MATCHING PAIR of Vintage Texaco Fire Chief Signs 1940s Start Price USD 24.98 Current Price USD 150.51 Time Left - Bid Count 11 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Denver, NC See more about 'MATCHING PAIR of Vintage Texaco Fire Chief Signs 1940s' Description EXTREMELY RARE Pair of Matching Fire Chief Gasoline Signs from the 40's You are bidding on a rarity. This doesn't happen often.These two have managed to stay together for 61 yearsDate code is 3-10-47 on both signs as picturedSize 12"x18"One sign is slightly faded as compared to the other (naturally it was on the sunny side of the pump).Signs were both removed from the same gas pump in an abandoned Texaco station in Helen, GA around 1985.The signs have been indoors ever since.They have never been cleaned,  modified, restored, or touched upDescription for sign on left in picture;    All six bushings are present    A little red paint on the top left (probably from pump repaint)    Chip behind top left bushing 1/4 inch diameter    Very clean overall    Back side is in left on picture 2.    Very clean on the back with a little staining from bushing rustDescription for sign on the right in picture.    Left middle and lower right bushing missing    All other bushings present    Porcelin chipped around both middle mounting holes    Bottom left hole-finish chipped about nickel sized    Back side has silver paint    Felt applied in six places on backThey weigh  1.7 lbs each These guys are offered at no reserve. They will go to the highest bidder.Items ships within 24 hours of payment Place a Bid!