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Title: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: Mill Creek Taxidermy on July 28, 2014, 05:17:08 PM
Anyone have any info on this Western Union (Telg'h)Telegraph Co. Sign made of brass???  Thank you !!!!!Rick
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: Rauville on July 28, 2014, 07:08:31 PM
Welcome!

Neat piece...but not really a sign. Actually it's a shipping or ownership stencil to be laid down on a wooden box or barrel head and brushed over with stencil ink. The subject matter would make this one more collectible.
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: mart on July 28, 2014, 07:20:05 PM
That's what it looks like to me too Rauville !! Or a stencil to make signs !!
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: Mill Creek Taxidermy on July 29, 2014, 05:07:20 PM
Right yea I guess I really didn't mean "sign" , knew it was some sort of template. You think its worth anything more than scrap lol? Thanks for your input guys! Rick
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: mart on July 29, 2014, 05:10:31 PM
Sure could be !!
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: VoodooDolly on July 30, 2014, 06:04:57 PM
Hi, Mill Creek. 

It's tough with this, because Western Union Telegraph Co. existed in a pretty large span of time, so pin-pointing a date on this is tough.  How much would you get for it in scrap?  My suspicion is that someone would want this -- it's pretty cool, don't you think? What are the dimensions? 
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: mart on July 30, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
You could use the template to make your own repro signs and sell them on ebay if its big enough !!
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: VoodooDolly on July 30, 2014, 06:13:18 PM
Quote from: mart on July 30, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
You could use the template to make your own repro signs and sell them on ebay if its big enough !!

I was thinking that too, Mart!  Shabby chic some benches, crates, whatever and stencil that on there...  :)
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: mart on July 31, 2014, 05:56:22 AM
Old rusty barn tin,,stencil the sign but not too well, (it needs to look worn) drill a couple of holes at the top and use old baling wire to make a hanger !!
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: frogpatch on July 31, 2014, 09:11:59 AM
Mart, Do you want to compete in the Chinese knock off competition? Sounds like you would be good at it.
Title: Re: hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included
Post by: mart on July 31, 2014, 01:59:50 PM
Ha !!  I would win !!