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Posted 10 months ago
mikielikes…
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Its been a pretty good day today, signs coming in, signs going out, trying (Sean, i got your e-mail but no mailing add.?) Amber, use the google add.). Went to P/U the mail for the office & the handed me these with it. The Esso Elephant is a VERY heavy gauge steel, with a few turned up corners, which is ok by me Marked "Bengal Enamel" in the bottom left corner . On the other hand, as pleased as i am with this one, the Texaco Petrox add-on supplement sign evened the score. Ive watched these to see the average prices, but the desciptions where always lacking. The condition was super, but its un-clear about the finish. Its feather light, made of allum. base metal, which, i dont believe would take the heat of a porcelain finish. I think its enamel, Just not porcelain enamel. Hea, if everything went perfect, how would you know when you were having a GREAT day? Theres still time on the clock today!
Texaco OilLike Gulf Oil, Texaco was founded in 1901 after a major oil strike at Spind…
Porcelain SignsFrom the 1880s until the 1950s, one of the most dominant forms of outdoor a…
I never knew elephants made kerosene -- or that Esso made elephants. However I do like the sign...and yes, still time on the clock...
trunkman, your clever comment has pushed me over the top, into a great evening! Thank you very much!!! Mikie
Thank you very much chevy , Michael , ho2 , adkmetalman , & stonesfan 1 . luv u guys.
thank you Sean
I have decided that I would like to Double or Nothing the contest. Give a warning that it is coming and winner takes all...thoughts??
wow that is cool Mikie ! Super find ! Love it :-) I hear they use that brand in Africa :-)
Yes Amber, they canceled the show,i guess the ratings wernt good enough.
thank you Kevin , mtg75 , hedgewalker , toolate2 , packrat , trukn20 & of coarse, Mani. u guys are the best! "i may make you feel, but i cant make you think!" Now HE, i could see, riding the elephant!
FABULOUS!!! How did I miss this?
Hi, mikielikesigns2. Remember how we encountered one another over a map of Texas, and I said that I'd find a Carter Oil photo for you? Well, I did answer at the Texas map, but I don't think that you caught it. Anyway, I just posted a photo of the Ladies of Carter, 1925, Oklahoma. Please check it out. Thanks. Oh, by the way, don't waste your money shipping the Esso elephant sign to me first class. Economy with insurance will be just fine : D miKKo
thanks stonesfan1
loved that post miKKo! keep me updated please!