March 21-23, 2023 Automobilia, Petroliana, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/22/2023
DST. Rare and tough to find C. 1920's Tin Flange Sign for Tiolene Motor Oils showing unique script as well as Bullseye graphic. A product of The Pure Oil Company, Chicago, Illinois. CONDITION: Side one shows excellent color & gloss with some minor areas of light surface wear at the center as well as some minor paint loss at the outer right edge. The lettering is very clean and side one displays nicely, Grade 8.5+. Side two also shows excellent color & gloss but shows some areas of light paint loss in the black center as well as some surface rusting spots in the left and right field. The flange portion shows minor blue paint remnants but lays flat and displays well, Grade 7.9. A well displaying piece of rare and early Tiolene Motor Oil Signage.
Condition: (8.5+ & 7.9).
Item Dimensions: 15 - 1/2" x 18 - 1/4".