G&J Tires Double-Faced Metal & Opal Glass Sign

“G&J Tires” is double-faced, ripple tin sign with opal glass letters.

Object Number : 2003.0006.0002

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1920 - 1929

Object Height : 3 ft. 8 in.

Object Width : 6 ft.

Object Depth : 9-1/4 in.

Object Weight : 250 lbs. (est)

Object History :

The Museum had heard about Flexlume through various parties and visited the shop on a roadtrip in 2001.

City of Origin : Buffalo

State of Origin : New York

Status : Storage

Location : Offsite

Status Location : Leon Supply showroom space

Donor Name : Jean and Paddy Rowell

Contact Donor : 1

Company : Flexlume Sign Corp.

Date of Execution : 1927

Condition :

Fair: Major scratches on painted white graphics. The letters that were missing– “G&J” opal glass on one side; and “R,” “E” and “S” on “TIRES” on both sides–were fabricated and installed. There is a slight difference, however, in the values of the white glass.

Restoration Cost : NA

Restoration Date : 8/25/2021

Restoration Description :

The missing letters were fabricated by Brad Smith, who delivered them to the museum and installed them in the sign.

Current Value : $8,500.00

First Contact Date : 6/15/2001

First Contact Description : Phone call to arrange visit

Deed of Gift Form Received : 2/20/2003

Object Received Date : 2/4/2003

Object Cataloged Date : 2/6/2003