Lummox
The Tatfather
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| 25 Jul 2010 09:00 PM |
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Ebay gone mad ?
At a cool start of £5,000
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SteveTheTyke
Guru Tat
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| 25 Jul 2010 10:57 PM |
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+ how small is 'small'? Doesn't look that small to me. |
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Advertising Antiques Ltd
Guru Tat
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| 25 Jul 2010 11:32 PM |
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Looks like 2k to me. I have just got a Trojan cars one, wouldn't dream of starting it at anywhere near that.
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dougs
Mad Keen Collector
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| 26 Jul 2010 07:06 AM |
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Sorry boys doesn't inspire me at all .I think its an ugly looking thing |
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davidsigns (aust)
Mad Keen Collector
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| 26 Jul 2010 09:43 AM |
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im with you dougs on that one-looks disgusting and wouldnt be goin in my shed. I have sent the seller a kind email saying he needs some pysciatric help |
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Advertising Antiques Ltd
Guru Tat
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| 26 Jul 2010 02:15 PM |
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I think you folks are being a bit harsh. How many motor manufacturers were there in 1905? Its a sign from one of the first motor manufacturers, British, pictorial and in good nick. A damn site more historically important than any of these petrol and oil signs everyone goes mad about. Its also probably unique. A bit of Art Nouveau too, you can't go wrong.
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rustytins
Tat Addict
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| 26 Jul 2010 04:27 PM |
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You've all been told, by Leo Sayer himself.
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rustytins
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| 26 Jul 2010 05:11 PM |
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I mean come on....
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sign-seeker
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| 26 Jul 2010 06:20 PM |
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For anyone interested in the company history (rather than Leo Sayer!) here's a link:
http://www.scotiaweb.co.uk/argyll/p...page1.html
I would never have guessed the date of the sign could be co earlY! (ie. pre 1908!)
OK! I admit the likeness is striking Al! |
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Lummox
The Tatfather
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| 27 Jul 2010 12:30 PM |
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Good info chaps, I take Al's point but personally however rare it still has to appeal to my eye. Would'nt be for my wall even at a tenth the price !!
Mind you I would'nt have bought it at that either !! even to sell. So shows how little I know.
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Advertising Antiques Ltd
Guru Tat
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| 27 Jul 2010 10:36 PM |
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One of these days I will get my revenge on you Mr Rusty Tins.
Just watch your back!
Al
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rustytins
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| 27 Jul 2010 11:08 PM |
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oh stop, you like the attention, rusty |
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dougs
Mad Keen Collector
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| 27 Jul 2010 11:08 PM |
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You look like you just bought it by accident there Al |
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Advertising Antiques Ltd
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| 28 Jul 2010 12:15 AM |
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Even the biggest rock stars don't like being taken out of context.
Here is the original pic with Arthur Brown (From The Crazy World of Arthur Brown) and Nik Turner (Hawkwind)
Al.
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vladimir pootin
Mad Keen Collector
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| 28 Jul 2010 04:11 AM |
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I read the history of Argyll Motors and it is an interesting story. I could see how this sign would be worth a fair bit to the right collector but agree that 5,000 pounds does seem a little outrageous. Personally, I agree with Al. I like the sign and would happily hang it in my home but I also have a Naga headhunter in my sitting room.
Al, you certainly do take some good natured grief from the AA members so I apologize for the following.
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