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cdpet
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Just found this grapette flange sign-does anyone know or have any idea if it is rare, scarce, or common-I have never seen another one and one person told me there are less than 2 dozen known to exist????don't know if that is true so am asking for more info from anyone--any help is appreciated--cpeters2@sbcglobal.net
Dale
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Very cool would love to own it .
not for sale yet-still trying to find out how rare or scarce it is--any info towards that goal is appreciated
Dale
Hey Dale, I would guess it to be rare enough. You don't see these very often and certainly not near as many made of these like say Coca Cola or some of the other major pop players out there. While I see a lot of the discs, the ones with the arrow are pretty scarce I think.
i just posted the grapette 1946 6 oz soda bottle one of their plants was where i live muncie indiana - but never seen that sign