Van de Kamp’s Porcelain Neon Windmill Sign

Object Number : 2008.0006.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1950 - 1959

Object Height : 60" (cabinet); 78" (with blades extended)

Object Width : 48"

Object Depth : 10.5"

Object Weight : 200 lbs (est)

Object History :

Double-faced, projecting die-cut porcelain enamel neon sign features windmill with rotating blades. This was a production sign made for the chain of bakeries that began in California.

State of Origin : California

Status : Storage

Location : Offsite

Donor Name : Jim Murphy

Contact Donor : 2

Condition :

Very good: porcelain and sign cabinet are in good condition. Neon and motor needed to be replaced.

Restoration Cost : $4137.35

Restoration Date : 11/22/2019-01/10/2020

Restoration Description :

Remade all neon “Van de Kamp’s BAKERY” at cost of $2560. Remade all neon for windmill at cost of $480. Replaced and rewired transformers at cost of $340. New motor and labor at cost of $427.35. New electrical at cost of $330

Maintenance History :

07/08/2021: remake 1/2 side of windmill due to guest damage at cost of $609

05/06/2022: repair windmill mechanism and short at a cost of $112

06/03/2022: remake 1/2 of one side of windmill at cost of $88.90

Current Value : $1500

Object Cataloged Date : 12/06/2023

Shipping Cost : $1171.49

Fair Market Value : 0.00

Private Documents : Array