February 24 & 25, 2024 Automobiliana, Petroliana and Railroadriana - Las Vegas
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Single 13.5" Globe Lens on Wide Milk Glass Body. Unique and scarce C. 1950's Single Lens for Red Bird Gasoline showing unique script as well as excellent Red Bird graphic. A product of Capital Oil Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. CONDITION: Lens is outstanding overall showing excellent color & gloss with only minimal surface scratching present. The outer edge is also in outstanding condition showing no notable wear with excellent condition mounting notches as well. Lens is set on an original Wide Milk Glass body which shows no notable body damage as well as a chip free base. A near impossible to upgrade example.

Condition: (SCORE 96).

Item Dimensions: Lens: 13.5" Dia.
Name
Value
CENTERING
10
COLOR
9
EDGE (LOWER 50%)
8
EDGE (UPPER 50%)
8
FACTORY FLAW
9
FIELD (INNER)
9
FIELD (OUTER)
9
GLOSS
9
MOUNTING NOTCH(ES)
8
SHARPNESS
9
SURFACE
8
RED BIRD GASOLINE SINGLE 13.5" GLOBE LENS ON WIDE MILK GLASS BODY.
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Minimum Bid: $750.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $1,920.00
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Number Bids: 13
Auction closed on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
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