Tin and Neon Arrow NOS Sign

Double-faced, tin sign has neon arrow and is in original shipping crate (NOS).

Object Number : 2016.0022.0002

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1940 - 1949

Object Height : 15-1/8 in. (sign); 18-3/4 in. (crate)

Object Width : 48 in. (sign); 51-3/4 in. (crate)

Object Depth : 6-1/4 in. (sign w/o neon); 15 in. (crate)

Object Weight : 70 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Sign was purchased by donor for $3031.60 at an auction in Atlanta, GA on 5-8-1999.

City of Origin : Springfield

State of Origin : Ohio

Status : Storage

Location : Offsite

Donor Name : Herbert E. Howell

Keyword : Ford NOS sign

Date of Execution : 1948

Signature : The Sales Equipment Company - Springfield, Ohio

Signature Location : One of many labels on top of sign crate

Condition :

Very good: Some mildew-like staining on the sign cabinet. Transformer was replaced.

Current Value : $1800.00 - appraisal by Dave Greene

First Contact Date : 11/20/2015

First Contact Description : Donor visited museum

Follow Up Date : 3/16/2016

Follow Up Description : Phone call to arrange pick-up of sign

Deed of Gift Form Received : 5/18/2016

Object Received Date : 3/16/2016

Object Cataloged Date : 5/27/2016

Fair Market Value : 1800