The difference between antique and vintage signs for sale is three fold. The age of a sign is the most well known, followed closely by subject matter, and whether or not it is the original or a reproduction of an original sign. Another difference is the value or cost of the sign. The value of an original pre-war twenty four gage steel porcelain or enameled sign is infinitely higher than a tin reproduction regardless of how perfectly the sign has been reproduced.
The holes in the corners serve to age the sign as well as give the owner a means of hanging it for display. A sign made prior to world war-II will be made of twenty four gage steel and the enamel and porcelain finish will appear as bright and glossy as the day it was made. After the war was over companies changed to less expensive metal for the signs and continued the enamel and porcelain paint and finish to keep the eye popping colors in the ads.
Highly sought after campaigns generally are automobile related. These are well known products that have been around long enough to have created a lot of acceptable merchandise. Ford and Chevy are two of the most sought after vehicles that have metal signage that is collectible. Another popular line is coca cola. This was especially true after they introduced the Santa Clause campaign that became so popular and was the beginning of the plump, jolly Santa we know today.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
Most collectors do not mind if the piece they purchased is a reproduction or authentic. The main goal is how it looks on the wall when added to the decor that is already in place. Many feel that even though the advertising industry no longer uses this format for ads, their charm will always remind us of simpler times that have gone past.
Flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores are three very good places to find the perfect sign for your den or kitchen. You may also stumble onto a treasure at any of these sites and find a rare and original item. Some originals have been sold for thousands of dollars.
Country stores are sometimes a very good place to find authentic pieces. Many times you can find a sign still on the wall or building from when it was first placed there. You can never go wrong inquiring about it and whether it is for sale or not.
When collecting vintage signs for sale you have a lot of choices of how you collect. You can gather everything you can find on one type of item or one name brand. Another method is to collect anything that appeals to you at the moment so long as your budget and wall space can support the new item you choose.
The holes in the corners serve to age the sign as well as give the owner a means of hanging it for display. A sign made prior to world war-II will be made of twenty four gage steel and the enamel and porcelain finish will appear as bright and glossy as the day it was made. After the war was over companies changed to less expensive metal for the signs and continued the enamel and porcelain paint and finish to keep the eye popping colors in the ads.
Highly sought after campaigns generally are automobile related. These are well known products that have been around long enough to have created a lot of acceptable merchandise. Ford and Chevy are two of the most sought after vehicles that have metal signage that is collectible. Another popular line is coca cola. This was especially true after they introduced the Santa Clause campaign that became so popular and was the beginning of the plump, jolly Santa we know today.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
Most collectors do not mind if the piece they purchased is a reproduction or authentic. The main goal is how it looks on the wall when added to the decor that is already in place. Many feel that even though the advertising industry no longer uses this format for ads, their charm will always remind us of simpler times that have gone past.
Flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores are three very good places to find the perfect sign for your den or kitchen. You may also stumble onto a treasure at any of these sites and find a rare and original item. Some originals have been sold for thousands of dollars.
Country stores are sometimes a very good place to find authentic pieces. Many times you can find a sign still on the wall or building from when it was first placed there. You can never go wrong inquiring about it and whether it is for sale or not.
When collecting vintage signs for sale you have a lot of choices of how you collect. You can gather everything you can find on one type of item or one name brand. Another method is to collect anything that appeals to you at the moment so long as your budget and wall space can support the new item you choose.
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