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Just got this today, I have not seen one of these before so I made an offer on ebay and got it. I think I paid to much but like it anyways. Not sure of year, but am trying to find info on net. I'm guessing 50's .Enjoy
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All you need now are some hooks and to hang some cables from it. Nice display!!
Great sign, nice colors too.
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tommys got the right idea for this beauty,the only times i got good deals on e-bay, turned out to be re-pops! So,dont feal to bad, its a keeper.
Thanks mikielikesigns2, I did find one of these that sold for $150 in 2009 at auction so i feel better about what I paid.
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