Share your favorites on Show & Tell

I got one!!! Beat up - just like I wanted... sort of.

In Coca-Cola > Coke Signs > Show & Tell.
Coke Signs871 of 1123African-American Coca-Cola Cardboard Stand-upQuestion on a sign I'm interested in buying as a gift.
7
Love it
2
Like it

coke.trevor.colacoke.trevor.cola likes this.
ManikinManikin loves this.
jameyrdjameyrd loves this.
vanskyock24vanskyock24 loves this.
pickrknowspickrknows loves this.
LongingsLongings loves this.
EJW-54EJW-54 loves this.
SignaholicSignaholic likes this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
See 7 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 12 years ago

    NewCoke
    (3 items)

    Bought on eBay. Looks authentic to me. I paid $225 inc. shipping which may be more than I should have paid, but I liked it and wanted one soon for a Christmas gift for my son. Seller has had it listed several times for $299 I think, no one bought it. He listed it as buy it now for me at $225 so I pulled the trigger. If it's not an original go ahead and let me have it! I can take it. Sure LOOKS old enough.

    Very similar sign in VG shape (at least compared to this one) sold for $410 inc. shipping (link below). Maybe that's better for a "real" collector, but I think the one I bought has the junky, old look I want.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1934-Robertson-COKE-SIGN-Coca-Cola-Tin-Embossed-NICE-/280743156344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415d989a78

    logo
    Coke Signs
    See all
    Vintage COCA-COLA Soda Sign Not Porcelain~Sun Behind the 40's Bottle ~ Excellent
    Vintage COCA-COLA Soda Sign Not Por...
    $162
    1950's Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Advertising Round Button 36
    1950's Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Adver...
    $510
    Vintage Original 16 COCA COLA BUTTON Sign soda pop M57
    Vintage Original 16 COCA COLA BUTTO...
    $426
    Tin Sign Vintage Coca-Cola Pinup Girl
    Tin Sign Vintage Coca-Cola Pinup Gi...
    $15
    logo
    Vintage COCA-COLA Soda Sign Not Porcelain~Sun Behind the 40's Bottle ~ Excellent
    Vintage COCA-COLA Soda Sign Not Por...
    $162
    See all

    Comments

    1. Daddy_Nobucks Daddy_Nobucks, 12 years ago
      I say it's the real deal. Real and old. 1936. Nice! I love this sign. Your boy will be happy with it. Well done.
    2. Daddy_Nobucks Daddy_Nobucks, 12 years ago
      Not sure about the year, maybe closer to '40.
    3. officialfuel officialfuel, 12 years ago
      Your son is lucky to have a father like you. I'm sure at Christmas he will be very happy when he opens that coke sign!
    4. pickrknows pickrknows, 12 years ago
      Thats a good sign,& it should clean-up nice with a bit-o-work! I like to give the dull signs a coat of clear gloss after cleaning,brings the shine back, but the purist sign collectors will advise against this. Up to you, but a great piece at a good price!
    5. Signaholic Signaholic, 12 years ago
      Good buy. I think it will actually clean up pretty well. Just be very careful with the rubbing.
    6. coke.trevor.cola coke.trevor.cola, 12 years ago
      Nice find i like how it has the 1923 x-mas bottle, i would say its a pre 1940's sign made sometime in the 1930's. i also think it will clean up pretty good, i use a mr. clean magic eraser to clean my signs.
    7. Daddy_Nobucks Daddy_Nobucks, 12 years ago
      Great point Trev, this is a Christmas gift, and the sign includes the famous Coca-Cola bottle with the Dec 25 patent date. Sweet!
    8. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      OK, you guys are good! I didn't even notice it's a Dec. 25th dated bottle. Cool. I'm afraid to clean/polish until I read up on it a bit. Fortunately, I do have nearly every cleaner, wax and polish known to man due to years of older fiberglass boat ownership and restoring!
    9. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      Oh, quick question - is it wise to use some rust inhibitor product on the back to stop the rust? I wouldn't do it on the front because it could change the color.
    10. pickrknows pickrknows, 12 years ago
      NewCoke, you are already ahead of the game with having all the experience with the boats. I use a boat hull cleaner on my signs that are "needy".It removes all the rust front&back. Then spray both sides with highgloss clear, to stop the rust from returning, it'll shine like new & won't hurt the paint.
    11. tommy1002 tommy1002, 12 years ago
      Congrats on a good find in time for x-mas!!!
    12. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm trying not to get addicted!

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.