trixon telstar
Guru Tat
Posts:1525
 |
| 05 Aug 2020 04:57 PM |
|
Just popped on ebay , seller says "genuine sign , we don't sell copies " Judge for yourself , looks a bit "iffy" to me. |
|
|
|
|
Jimbo
Mad Keen Collector
Posts:331
|
| 05 Aug 2020 05:16 PM |
|
Better to say 'we wouldn't knowingy sell copies'
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Wellsaline-Motor-Oil-Enamel-Sign-Vintage-Automobilia-Garage-Petroliana/274450176249?hash=item3fe68158f9:g:R9cAAOSwokBfKskh
|
|
|
|
|
Mick G
Guru Tat
Posts:3049
|
| 05 Aug 2020 06:17 PM |
|
Right as rain |
|
|
|
|
banjo boy
The Tatfather
Posts:6121
|
| 06 Aug 2020 04:49 AM |
|
Looked ok to me..enamel finger pattern on back,well pitted.. |
|
|
|
|
Lummox
The Tatfather
Posts:5226
|
| 06 Aug 2020 09:42 AM |
|
Lets compare with one of the repros which have been circulating and selling on ebay for about the last 3 years at anywhere from about £300 to £750. One seller's dad found one of these 10 different times in an old Barn in the 1950's ....how lucky was that !!
anyway here goes ........................
.jpg) 
|
|
|
|
|
trixon telstar
Guru Tat
Posts:1525
|
| 06 Aug 2020 09:44 AM |
|
Sorry Gents , have to disagree with you . One , the steel is very thin, Two ,there is very little depth to the enamel ,Three , that image was only ever used on Flag signs (double-siders) .If somene has such a sign and posts a picture , you'll see the difference in quality immediately . All those flat ones are copies . |
|
|
|
|
Lummox
The Tatfather
Posts:5226
|
| 06 Aug 2020 09:50 AM |
|
First repro at £300 here's an oiled up one at £700 from ebayer Elmgarden specialists in all things painted up !! especially old cabinets etc
The trouble is to the unwary, these are one of the " better " repros
.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
trixon telstar
Guru Tat
Posts:1525
|
| 06 Aug 2020 09:55 AM |
|
And now , it has mysteriously disappeared from ebay. Fancy that ! |
|
|
|
|
Nomad2
Tatter
Posts:65
|
| 06 Aug 2020 10:14 AM |
|
Morning all,
My 2 penneth , for what its worth is that all 4 that are on ebay at the moment are made to deceive rubbish,
My golden rule is - it takes 50,60, 70 years for that deep brown almost black rust to form , try all you like to replicate to deceive, but you end up with that light reddish rust , I dont think you can cheat time on this one.
Guess they will fool some unfortunatley, but i will keep my money in my pocket.
As i say just my opinion.
Nomad |
|
|
|
|
Jezmond
Guru Tat
Posts:1609
|
| 06 Aug 2020 10:48 AM |
|
The one that vintage automobilia is offering is right. This is a classic example of what happens to the genuine signs when flooding the market with crap copies.
I also know Doug the seller he’s reputable and a decent bloke to deal with - I’ve l dealt with him at Beaulieu. He runs a Facebook page for automobilia too.
So no worries there. Jez |
|
|
|
|
Ciggysigns
Tat Addict
Posts:848
|
| 06 Aug 2020 11:35 AM |
|
Just don’t go near any of them ! |
|
|
|
|
Lummox
The Tatfather
Posts:5226
|
| 06 Aug 2020 12:13 PM |
|
Heres the double sider Trixie
.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
trixon telstar
Guru Tat
Posts:1525
|
| 06 Aug 2020 12:59 PM |
|
Thanks Ross. Quality thing that is . Note that it reads "super lubricant " and not " super lubricants " And two black shields with white letterng that are missing from the flat sign . I rest my case . |
|
|
|
|
Lummox
The Tatfather
Posts:5226
|
| 06 Aug 2020 05:08 PM |
|
Posted By trixon telstar on 06 Aug 2020 12:59 PM
Thanks Ross. Quality thing that is . Note that it reads "super lubricant " and not " super lubricants " And two black shields with white letterng that are missing from the flat sign . I rest my case .
... But UNFORTUNATELY the plot thickens because there was a double sider that sold at Richard edmonds Auctions in Mar 2016 ....that did indeed say LUBRICANT(S) with the S ?
lummox
.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Mick G
Guru Tat
Posts:3049
|
| 06 Aug 2020 06:20 PM |
|
Posted By trixon telstar on 06 Aug 2020 12:59 PM
I rest my case .
Ummm, what case?
|
|
|
|
|