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Title: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: s2cissor9s on July 27, 2011, 05:55:09 PM

This sign was given to me and I have no idea if it is original or a reproduction. If anyone has any information about the sign it would be greatly appreciated.  :)

Made from porcelain
Double Sided
Two holes at the bottom

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: waywardangler on July 27, 2011, 06:00:29 PM

This probably sat on top a double-sided wire stand that had cartons of 6 Pepsi bottles on both sides. If it is heavy and well finished, I would guess it is original. I would look for tiny print anywhere on it that says it was made somewhere else. Lacking that disclaimer, it is original.

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: s2cissor9s on July 27, 2011, 06:15:56 PM

The only other type that is on the sign is   REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: mart on July 27, 2011, 07:52:33 PM

So many of these signs are reproduced now and sold at flea markets that I would not even guess !!

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: sapphire on July 27, 2011, 07:55:28 PM

I'm thinking this may be a reproduction ::)

Though not the same slogan, it's extremely similar in looks.......


http://cgi.ebay.com/PEPSI-COLA-BIG-OKAY-USA-METAL-SODA-SIGN-/120755292028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1d93877c#ht_500wt_911

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: waywardangler on July 27, 2011, 11:18:36 PM

Sapphire, the sign in question is porcelain and double-sided whereas the one on eBay is stamped out like all the newer repros. BIG difference.

I would like to know the dimensions and a pic of the other side. If legit, this would date in the 1940s or even the 30s.

Exact one on Worthpoint in 2007...http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/15-34-x-6-tall-take-home-carton-pepsi-double-dot-display-rack-sign-double-sided-early

I think the rack would have been similar to this Coke Take Home a Carton wire rack...

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: sapphire on July 28, 2011, 06:33:25 AM

Thanks for the wake up wayward......someti mes I start searching too much and lose track of important details in the process.  ;)

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: sapphire on July 28, 2011, 07:18:42 AM

http://www.gono.com/museum2003/museum%20collect%20info/briefhistoryofpepsicola.htm

"In 1951, a logo change from two dots, or a semi-colon, between the words "Pepsi" and "Cola" (double dot), to one dot, or a period (single dot), was made."

http://www.antiquebottles.com/pepsi/

"The words "Pepsi" and "Cola" were separated by two dashes (called double dot) until 1951 when the modern logo with a single dash was introduced."


http://www.pepsiusa.com/faqs.php?section=history_of_the_pepsi_cola_logo

"1943: The logo incorporates a "bottle cap" look."



Definitely working the way back in time now.    ;)




Pepsi ads through time.....

http://www.gono.com/adart/new/bc_year_new.php?page=ALL&cat_id=2&name=Pepsi&type=E

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: s2cissor9s on July 28, 2011, 01:41:52 PM

Hey all. Thanks for all the information.  ;D

The other side of the sign is a bit more dinged up. The picture at worthpoint seems to be exactly the same as the one i have, down too were the top of the sign is rounded and the bottom os it are rounded.

The dimensions are: 15.75 width and just under 6 inches tall.

Title: Re: Pepsi Cola Porcelain Sign
Post by: waywardangler on July 28, 2011, 05:54:34 PM

Hmmm, size is the same as the Worthpoint example. I would have to say it is original.