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About Vintage Neon Signs

The first neon advertising sign was used for a Parisian barber in 1912. Since then, neon has been used to add color highlights to porcelain signs and advertising clocks, and to create highly ornate and even 'animated' neon signs for a wide variety of brands and retail establishments.

Some of the most collectible neon signs were custom-made or produced in small quantities in the 1940s and 50s for restaurants, shops, clubs, bars, hotels, burger joints, ice cream parlors, auto dealerships, gas stations, you name it. Then there are the more recent mass-produced neon signs, both outdoor and indoor, often representing beverage companies like Budweiser, Coca Cola, Pepsi, and other beer and soda brands.

As with all signs, condition is key, but especially with neon, since replacing it can be an expensive custom job, don't forget to find out if the neon still works!

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Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Antique Advertising and Porcelain Enamel Sign Collector Alex Renshaw

An Interview With Antique Advertising and Porcelain Enamel Sign Collector Alex Renshaw

How did I get started collecting advertising antiques? My dad was a lecturer and tutor in graphics and art fr…  [more]



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Advertising Antiques

Advertising Antiques

This classy looking British site features hundreds of high resolution photos of antique porcelain pre-war (enamel) …  [more]

Historical Marker Database

Historical Marker Database

If you're the type who pulls over when you see a 'historic marker ahead' sign, you'll love this site. Orchestrated …  [more]

Pittsburgh Signs Project

Pittsburgh Signs Project

This group artistic effort to catalog the signs of Pittsburgh captures many vintage signs (porcelain, neon, wood, t…  [more]

Falvo Collectables Gallery

Falvo Collectables Gallery

Ralph and Carol Falvo's excellent collection of automobiles, petroliana, jukeboxes, soda, and general store items. …  [more]

Jersey Vintage Ford Collectibles

Jersey Vintage Ford Collectibles

Sam Baker's excellent collection of vintage Ford porcelain and neon signs and related memorabilia from the 1920s an…  [more]


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Chevrolet (ok) Used Car Neon Sign (orginal) $5,899.00 Ends in 19 hours 11 bids
Neon Sign Equipment $2,750.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Old Schlitz Beer Porcelain Neon Sign $255.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Old Packard Neon Porcelain Double Sided Sign $202.50 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Cerveza Pacifico Surfer Neon Sign $184.99 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Landshark Lager Neon Sign $184.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Chevrolet 57 Chevy Grill Emblem Neon Sign $179.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Unused Chevrolet Neon Light Sign Chevy Mint $175.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Old Chevrolet Ok Porcelain Neon Sign $153.02 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Fat Tire Red Bike Bicycle Beer Neon Sign Bar 18 $149.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
Fat Tire Red Bike Bicycle Beer Neon Sign Bar 18 $149.99 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid
Captain Morgan Pose Wall Neon Sign $102.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Mickey's Ufc Neon Sign!!! $99.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Alaskan Amber Beer Neon Sign! $99.00 Ends in 14 mins 1 bid
Corona Beer Neon Beer Sign $91.00 Ends in 47 mins 12 bids
Corona Neon Beer Sign With Palm Tree.. $89.99 Ends Thursday 7 bids
Dads Garage Neon Sign/light $89.99 Ends Monday 3 bids
Large Keystone Light Neon Sign $83.00 Ends Friday 12 bids
Vintage Pabst Beer Neon Sign $81.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids

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