Antique-shop.com

Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: signmezoom on July 02, 2014, 02:37:31 AM

Title: porcelain firestone sign
Post by: signmezoom on July 02, 2014, 02:37:31 AM

Hello,

I am looking to find a value of this sign. I would like to sell it.
It is 6ft x 21in

It came from a dilapidated shed in Santa Rosa California that I demolished, and has been sitting in storage (in Nevada) for the past 15 years.

Thanks

Title: Re: porcelain firestone sign
Post by: KC on July 02, 2014, 11:01:36 PM

The size and weight are going to be the "issue" on yours.  What makes it so sonderful is also what makes it a challenge.  Is it porcelain only, or is it porcelain and embossed?

There are some for sale on Ebay.

I would recommend that you watch them for comparison sake.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-FIRESTONE-TIRES-PORCELAIN-ADVERTISING-SIGN-SERVICE-STATION-/331246254471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1fd0b987 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-FIRESTONE-TIRES-PORCELAIN-ADVERTISING-SIGN-SERVICE-STATION-/331246254471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1fd0b987)  This one hasn't sold at this price for 4 listings.

This site might be of use for you:
http://www.porcelainsigns.com/image-galleries/other-signs-f-m/firestone-porcelain-sign/ (http://www.porcelainsigns.com/image-galleries/other-signs-f-m/firestone-porcelain-sign/)

Title: Re: porcelain firestone sign
Post by: signmezoom on July 03, 2014, 05:32:26 PM

That was actually very helpful. Thanks.

I can be like one of those people on antique roadshow that gets all excited about what it's worth. lol

I knew porcelain signs were worth money because they seem to make such a big deal out of them on TV, but I don't really have any idea about them. I posted those pictures on another car forum and one guy immediately offered to buy it in Washington.

I have two other smaller oil company signs somewhere (hope they are in my attack and didn't get stolen).

I will take a closeup picture and maybe someone can tell me the exact porcelain type.

Title: Re: porcelain firestone sign
Post by: signmezoom on July 03, 2014, 06:36:41 PM

I would say it is embossed because it is definitely layered.

Here is a closeup picture of the most damaged spot.

I found my other 2 signs.
They are Veedol and Tydol, and in much better condition. I might hang onto them. I hung them in my bedroom for a few years growing up.

Title: Re: porcelain firestone sign
Post by: signmezoom on July 03, 2014, 08:18:08 PM

My other two signs.
I hope it is ok for me to post the images here.