The difference between antique and vintage signs for sale is three fold. The age of a sign is the most well known, followed closely by subject matter, and whether or not it is the original or a reproduction of an original sign. Another difference is the value or cost of the sign. The value of an original pre-war twenty four gage steel porcelain or enameled sign is infinitely higher than a tin reproduction regardless of how perfectly the sign has been reproduced.
The twenty four gage steel signs are very rare today because after WWII ended they were too expensive to make and the advertising companies used tin in its place. They continued to use enamel paints for enhanced color performance. The tin examples are easier to find than their predecessors because more were produced and displayed after the war ended.
The companies that create the reproductions artificially age them so that they appear to be older than they are. This is accomplished by letting the pieces rust and then punching holes in the corners to facilitate hanging on the wall. Many collectors use these items for decorating the walls in their dens or garages. Cars and automotive related items are some of your most sought out items by collectors.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
Most collectors do not mind if the piece they purchased is a reproduction or authentic. The main goal is how it looks on the wall when added to the decor that is already in place. Many feel that even though the advertising industry no longer uses this format for ads, their charm will always remind us of simpler times that have gone past.
There are many places to look for the sign you want. Some suggestions might be a flea market, a thrift store or one of many yard sales that happen all over the city every weekend. The occasion of finding something may be few and far between but perhaps what you do find will be special.
An old fashioned country store can be one of your best places to find hidden treasure. Many times there are old signs nailed to a wall in or outside the shop that are there because nobody has bothered to take them down. They may be for sale if you ask the right person and offer to take them down.
When starting to collect vintage signs for sale the only things you should bear in mind is how much room you have to hang it and how much excess money you have to spend on it. You will be hard pressed to make a mistake and the method you use can be selective or random. Whichever style you use you are sure to find enough signage to satisfy your needs.
The twenty four gage steel signs are very rare today because after WWII ended they were too expensive to make and the advertising companies used tin in its place. They continued to use enamel paints for enhanced color performance. The tin examples are easier to find than their predecessors because more were produced and displayed after the war ended.
The companies that create the reproductions artificially age them so that they appear to be older than they are. This is accomplished by letting the pieces rust and then punching holes in the corners to facilitate hanging on the wall. Many collectors use these items for decorating the walls in their dens or garages. Cars and automotive related items are some of your most sought out items by collectors.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
Most collectors do not mind if the piece they purchased is a reproduction or authentic. The main goal is how it looks on the wall when added to the decor that is already in place. Many feel that even though the advertising industry no longer uses this format for ads, their charm will always remind us of simpler times that have gone past.
There are many places to look for the sign you want. Some suggestions might be a flea market, a thrift store or one of many yard sales that happen all over the city every weekend. The occasion of finding something may be few and far between but perhaps what you do find will be special.
An old fashioned country store can be one of your best places to find hidden treasure. Many times there are old signs nailed to a wall in or outside the shop that are there because nobody has bothered to take them down. They may be for sale if you ask the right person and offer to take them down.
When starting to collect vintage signs for sale the only things you should bear in mind is how much room you have to hang it and how much excess money you have to spend on it. You will be hard pressed to make a mistake and the method you use can be selective or random. Whichever style you use you are sure to find enough signage to satisfy your needs.
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