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It took me awhile to find a reasonably priced 16" button for the Pilaster sign (A-M 2-47). It came with an arrow, which I planned to remove. But I put it up as received and kinda like it this way. The button is marked "Trade Mark Reg.". I have one other sign with the same Coke trademark nomenclature. If someone knows from what period the marking "Trade Mark Reg." dates Coca-Cola signs, I will be grateful for that info...
Regards, Dave
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Here's my advice: DON'T REMOVE THE ARROW! It's worth a ton more with it on, like 1,000 dollars more. So with the arrow, button, Pilaster sign, and condition, this is worth like 2,000 dollars. Maybe more cause it's all together.
FYI, the button is from the 50's.
Thanks cocacolakid97. I do like the arrow in place, even though it's probably not true to the display. But heck, it's a 40's Pilaster married to a 50's Button, so might as well go with the it! There are few dings, dents, scratches here and there on all three pieces that don't show up well on the pic. I put about 7 bills into the whole thing, so did OK I think.
Well done Dave!