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1970's motorized Lone Star Beer Sign picture of Pedernales River | Breweriana697 of 1234 |  |  |
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My grandmother had a Bar in the 1970's and this sign always was hanging behind the bar.. the painting is of the Pedernales river painted by a very famous artist.. Wish I could remember his name and the sign is now in storage.. I am looking for anyone that has any information on this sign.. I have only ever seen 1 other at the Lone star Brewery in San Antonio..
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In the three pictures shown, the painting is different in each, how's that? How doe it change? Does it scroll?
Porfirio Salinas Jr. was the local famous San Antonio Artist of that era.
Lumpy it is motorized so the picture does change that is what always kept my grandmother entertained at the bar the drunk people would freak out.. LOL
Thanks for the info brewcitypicker I am aware of the artist, but I am trying to find out how much it is worth..Any help would be great
hey I just saw your posting 03-06- 2013 I have this lighted you lone star sign
has anybody old you about how much its worth??