Dupont Freon New Old Stock NOS Neon Sign

Window neon skeleton sign for “DuPont Freon” is still in its original crate -new old stock.  Tag on front and back read, “Careful – Glass – Neon Signs,” etc.  Also, two cards stapled on crate with “Unpacking instructions.”

Object Number : 2015.0016.0001
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1950 - 1959
Object Height : 15-1/2 (sign); 21 in. (crate)
Object Width : 22 in. (sign); 29 in. (crate)
Object Depth : 6 in. (sign with transformer); 8 in. (crate ecluding feet)
Object Weight : 25 lbs.
Status : Storage
Location : Offsite
Donor Name : Dave Green (purchased)
Date of Execution : Early 1950s
Condition :

Excellent: The sign is in working condition; the crate looks almost new and is completely intact.  Insulation on power chord was cracked and needs to be replaced.

 

Restoration Cost : $22.00
Restoration Date : 12/1/2015
Restoration Description :

Power chord from transformer was replaced.

 

First Contact Date : 11/26/2015
First Contact Description : Text from Dave Greene about the availability of the sign at a Cincinnati toy and advertising show.
Object Received Date : 11/29/2015
Object Cataloged Date : 12/3/2015
Purchase Cost : $600.00
  • non-illuminated