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Posted 10 months ago
mikielikes…
(186 items)
Sadly, alot of the times that i get a package in the mail from n e-bay seller, im not as happy, (i guess thats the feeling) as i should be. After being disapointed several times, it just takes that "Santa Claus" feeling, & turns it into a lump of coal. Not this time!! Funny thing is, this sign isnt even "branded", not even sure its a service station attendant, its not even porcelain, theres something missing it originally came with (see pict.#4). I DONT EVEN CARE!!!~!!! Tin embossed with only a few minor scratchs. 24" W. X 22" T. If you do have some info. about this piece, (and it doesnt take away my "kid-in-a-candy-store feeling"),then please let me know. Just dont be the Grinch! Also, doesnt he (kinda) look like my C.W. user icon???
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Wow, pretty awesome! It looks like a gas station attendant to me- I can't think of anything else...
It will look wonderful wherever you put it. And he kinda does look like your avatar. What is that, by the way?
Sorry Milie on close inspection he has a cavity in back molar :-)
Awesome sign I remember seeing him as a youngster . Like all aboard or a crossing guard ? Awesome sign . Good for you to get what you hoped for on ebay . We have all been disappointed at times in what we get .But we have all had that wow moment it arrives much better than we thought I love that ! Good buy !
LOL did I call you Millie oh my that is my sisters name . I mean Mikie sorry
Mani, Millie, Mikie.... so confusing! LOL! That bow tie is what makes me think he's a gas station guy... but I could be wrong!
This guy looks a lot like yours . I think so too Stef I was just coming up with a few other options . He has no emblem on hat and that throws me off ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-Gas-Station-Attendant-Texaco-Havoline-Oil-Ad-/290702676989?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43af3ad3fd#ht_3147wt_991
Thank you Sean , fifties , packrat & Michael , glad u guys liked! Mikie
well stefdesigns, acordind to the 5 yr. old were raising, its either a young man who can control air or, a TALL greenish beings that live in a giant tree? I dont know, i dont get out much! LOL Thqank you for your nice comment!
anytime buddy:)
Well SIS ! LOL Thank you Mani, Ill take that as a compliment! Havent had time yet to go to that site you posted (thank you) But i will!!!!
he kind of reminds me of a grown-up soda jerk.
it could be a sign for sunoco, sunoco used this yellow and blue colors during the 1950's
U are right ho, u 2 fifties, but you would think a major oil corp. wouldnt spend a cent without an adv. tax write-off? Im sure the answer is in the "missing piece" , the two slots in the hat!
Thank you packrat , Michael , chevelle , EJW , leighannrn , egreeley , PhillDavis & AntiqueToys for your interest! Mikie
thanks Tom
thank you Chrissylovescats for the luvin!
Dang, how did I miss this?? Great sign Mike!
sign, thank you. your comment made me shine with pride!! REALLY.
apparently it was for atlantic oil company and there was also a feet section, I think bot parts were screwed to a shelf
https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/1602/61528/FullSize/657.jpg?replacewithpaddle