1940’s LARGE NEON “NEON” RARE SIGN COMPANY SIGN - VINTAGE ANTIQUE MUSEUM SAMPLE

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1940’s LARGE NEON “NEON” RARE SIGN COMPANY SIGN - VINTAGE ANTIQUE MUSEUM SAMPLE:
$25000.00

We are selling a giant1940’s, one of a kind and one of the best vintage signs we have ever had.This is a very large vintage antique ex-neon sign that once graced CampbellNeon in Seattle WA. It is the largest “Neon” neon sign in the country. It is equivalentto the great signs that can be seen at the neon boneyard museum in Las Vegas,NV. Even they don’t have an original sign that says neon that once graced aneon sign company’s building.

History Of The Sign:

This “NEON” sign is from theoriginal Campbell Neon Company building located in Downtown Seattle, WA. TheCampbell Neon Company started in the early 1930’s and lasting through the1970’s. The sign dates from the 1940’s to the 1950’s. Its history is kind ofvague at that point in time. The company moved between two locations duringthat time. But, between 1950 and 1971 the sign graced the company’sheadquarters’ building that was located across the street from where theSeattle Space Needle now stands. The company was closed in the mid 1970’s and thesign was removed from the building. After the mid 1970’s, the sign became afixture on a side street in the Ballard neighborhood, a suburb of Seattle. Forthe last 30 year it has been admired by the locales, photographed thousands oftimes (just search Google “Ballard Neon Sign” for lots of photos of it), usedas a backdrop for photo fashion shoots and generally created curiosity of whyit was there. A number of years ago, when the property was sold, we purchasedthe sign for our museum project.

About The Campbell Neon Company:

The Campbell Neon Companywas one of the first and largest neon companies in Seattle, stating in theearly 1930’s and lasting through the 1970’s. The Campbell Neon Company was wellknown in Seattle for some great large signs that are still standing. They areresponsible for some of Seattle’s greatest neon signs. The most notable signsare the “ADD BARDAHI OIL” and the “SEATTLE LIGHT” signs.

About The Sign:

The sign was bought to beused at our future neon museum location in Seattle, WA, but after evaluatingspace, building and budgeting needs to house this very large sign, we havedecided to put it up for sale so we can focus on the museum’s main missions.

The museum will be apermanent public display dedicated to preserving, educating, and continuationthe legacy of neon glass art. The exhibits will show how neon was and iscurrently used use in advertising, industry, design and other forgottenhistorical use, along with teaching the art of glass blowing.

Note: Even thou thissaleis going to a good cause, this is a commercialsale and the purchase is not tax deductible.

We have kept the sign’shistoric patina, but replacing close to 400 feet of neon glass could bring thissign back to its original glory. If you would be interested in having usrestore this sign to your specs, we would be happy to give you a price. Emailus for more info.

Sign Description:

This is a true 1940’svintage all metal three dimensional single-sided wall mount neon can sign. Itwas made in between 1940 and 1950 and still has the original neon hardware fromthe period. This is a \"wall mount\" style neon sign. The letters aremounted to two long steel “L” bars and those bars are mounted to the wall ofthe building. This is a great elaborate and stunning hand painted, notporcelain sign with a very unique look to it.

The sign was made out ofgalvanized metal which is why the sign is in such good condition and has verylittle rust on it and is in good condition.

The sign can be wall mountedor can be freestanding on the floor or on some kind of base. The sign is madeout of galvanized metal, and it has a great patina to it, but not very rusty.Each side of this sign is in good vintage condition. This is a great Mid-Century elaborate andstunning art deco Eames Era sign with lots of real great patinacharacteristics. This sign is very nice, but it does have a few scratches anddings on the sign, but these things make this is a great noir masterpiece!

The sign looks great the wayit is without neon or it would also look great if the neon was put back on it.The sign does not have any neon on it. The sign used to have neon for all theletters on the sign. It had about four bars of neon in each letter and about400 feet of neon on this sign. The sign is all original. All neon hardware matches and is originalwith the 1940’s time period. I also have all the glass stands / neon tubesupports for the entire sign. I took them off so it would be easier totransport.

This Great Vintage Sign:

The sign has a great cleanmodern industrial look. This hand painted sign is a very rare sign design; veryfew of this style sign where made, due to the extremely high cost back in theday. I have only seen a few of these inthe last 20 years, and the ones sold commend a very high price. It has a greatshape and style to it. I believe this is one of the rarest styles of signsmade. This is a great sign with real great patina characteristics to it.

This is a true 1940’svintage sign with all original hardware. This is the real deal. It has looksfrom the 1920\'s, 1930\'s 1940\'s and 1950\'s and has that old antique theatremarquee look. If the neon was added it back to it, the sign would have a warmglow and create a wonderful colorful light.

The sign looks great for itsage and is basically is in good condition. This sign was made in a time whenthings where well. It was made of the highest quality components at the time.The sign has a solid all metal frame and has a metal outside skin. These signsare designed to run 24 hours a day. The sign has not been restored and hasgreat patina characteristics to it that makes this a great vintage art piece.The sign is currently designed to mount to a wall, sit on the floor, on a baseor could hang from the ceiling. If mounted to additional hardware the signcould be hung or used in any direction and even part of a larger sign.

This is a great vintage signto add to any Eames Era Mid-Century Art Deco interior design. This is a LasVegas style outside sign. These signs were used at parking lots, car lots,drive inns, movie theaters, motels, hotels, diners, restaurants, gas stationsand other roadside businesses across America. This sign can be used in anybusiness, office, loft, home or studio. This would be a fantastic addition toany home decor, loft, retail store, gas station, garage, studio, game room, mancave, restaurant, retail store, bar tavern, pup or neon porcelain signcollection.

This is a rare opportunityto own a very rare neon sign that can actually be used for a business, used asa display piece or as a modern interior design element to any interior designproject. This sign would be a great acquisition and an addition to any neoncollection and would be a killer piece to any exhibit with neon clocks,automotive signs or any specialized displays of sign-related items.

Sign Measurements:

Total Length of Sign: 27’Long / 324” (both pieces together)

Total Height of Large “N”:9’ 2” Tall / 110”

Total Height of “eon”: 5’9”Tall / 69”

Total Letter Depth: 11 ½”Deep

Total Letter Depth with BackBracket: 13 ½” Deep

Total Length of Section 1“Ne”: 14’4” Long / 172”

Total Length of Section 2“on”: 12’ 9” Long / 153”

Total approximate weight ofthe sign is about 700 pounds

Section 1 “Ne” approximateweight is about 400 pounds

Section 2 “on” approximateweight is about 300 pounds

OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BUYING THIS ITEM ON: Please read and understand before offerding.

The listing / sale is forthe sign listed, described and shown in this listing and nothing else picturedin any backgrounds. What you see is what you’re getting. All pictures are ofthe actual sign included and being shipped in this listing.

No packing,crating or shipping is included in the ending price. It will take two large crates and a flatbed trailer to ship / deliver thisoversize load to the buyer.

SHIPPING INFO FOR THIS SIGN: Explanation of shippingcost.

The sign comes apart intotwo large pieces. The two pieces will need be put into two large oversized crates.The crates will be too large for any normal shipping or transport company. Thecrates will be 14’ long x 10’ wide and is too large/ high to load into anytruck and too wide to lay flat on any trailer. They will be shipped on an open lowboy trailer or customside-tilt trailer where the crates will be tiled upright to reduce theclearance to 8’ wide, the maximum legal width on roads.

SHIPPING OPTIONS: If buyer wants the sign shippedthese are the options available.

OPTION 1: Delivery To Crating & Packing Company OfYour Choice – Included in ending price.

You\'re welcome to use your own packing andshipping company, but please remember the size of this sign and make sure yourpacking and shipping company can handle objects of this size.

Included in the ending priceis free delivery within 50 miles of Everett, WA (98203)to a localecrating/packing/shipping company (delivered to a Seattle shipping hub) . The sign will be delivered to the company ofyour choice and you will be responsible to handle all logistical and financial transactionsdirectly with them. Please note, once the sign is dropped off at the companyyou chose, it is considered delivered by us and all of our liability ends whenitem is dropped off at the location you chose. If you need this sign fully crated, we will build two large crates for a total of $600 and the crates will add 200 pounds to each section of the sign.

OPTION 2: Arrange Shipping Through Companies Such AsUShip / Free pickup.

You\'re welcome to use your own packing andshipping company, but please remember the size of this sign and make sure yourpacking and shipping company can handle of this size.

The sign could be crated orjust blanket / tarpped wrapped and shipped by finding a shipping company ordriver through companies such as UShip. We have used UShip personally and it isan economic way to ship large items across the country economically. Theresponsibility for making the shipping listing for services and handling thelogistics and financial transactions relating to that listing and relatedshipping services is the responsibly of the buyer. We will hold the sign for 30days while buyer is arranging and scheduling item to be picked up for shipping.The item will be available for pickup from a commercial location serviceable tolarge trucks. Please note, once the sign is picked up by the company you chose,it is considered delivered by us and all of our liability ends when item ispicked up by the company you notify us of. If you need this sign fully crated, we will build two large crates for a total of $600 and the crates will add 200 pounds to each section of the sign.

OPTION 3: Our Delivery

We will personally deliver the sign delivery to anywhere in the lower 48 States. (some seasonal travel limitations apply). The flat rate is $2.50 per mile one way(rate based onhaving to bringback ourtruck and trailerempty). There are no other travel costs. This rate will also include skeleton crates for shipping. We will take the sign all the way across the country if you want. We have made over 20 trips all over the country to deliver large hi-end neon sign. All the signs have safely made it to their destinations. We will guarantee the condition of sign being delivered to you. The sign will be arrive in the condition stated in this listing. If you are located in Canada, we will not cross the border, but we will meet you at the USA border in Blaine, WA. All payments for this listing must be paid in advance of travel. The sign will usually be delivered within 7 to 14 days of the payment date. By offerding on this item, and choosing this shipping option you are agreeing to these shipping terms.

VISUAL INSPECTION:

If you are in the Everett,WA (98203) area you’re welcome to view the listed item before you offer.

CONDITION INFO:

I have taken lots of pictures,so that potential buyers have the best possible understanding of exactly theyare offerding on. You are getting the actual item in this listing. If you wantmore photos or have any questions please contact me before offerding. I try todescribe all my items as best as possible, but if you have any questions orconcerns ask before you offer, I will return all emails. See my positive responseand offer with confidence! All this stuff is “what it is” and in the end is\"as is\". Know what you are offerding on and ask questions first, noreturns and no refunds!

offerDING INFO:

This item is for sale locally and I reserve the right tocancel this sale at any time and cancel buyers with negative response. Please offer on my item only if you have the intention of buying and paying forit and all crating, shipping and insurance charges if any. I will ship to Canada (pleaseuse a freight forwarder/customs company), but I will NOT ship anywhere else outof the country! offer only if you have a USA account and a USA PayPalaccount.

PAYMENT INFO:

Due to the size of thisfinancial transaction I will only accept PayPal and credit cards transactionfor the deposit (up to $2,000). The full payment needs to be made in to form ofa cashier’s check, business check, personal check or bank to bank wiretransfer. All security measures will be taken to also verify the identity orbuyer / issuer of the payment. Please note that whatever type of transaction isused, the transaction must fully clear my account before this item is shipped,delivered or released. If you are in the Everett, WA (98203) \"pick-uponly\" / \"pickup only\" is an option. You’re welcome to view thelot and pick it up in person. Contact me for payment methods to pay on pick-up.

A non-refundable deposit of$2,000 (or full payment) is due within 4 days of the close of sale listing. The remaining balance must be paid within 10 days.Item will be shipped out as soon as funds clear my account, usually within oneday. If being delivered, it will be delivered to you in about seven days. Iwill store this item for 30 days if you’re planning to come pick it up.

offer on this item only if youplan to buy it and you have funds to complete the purchase.

OTHER ITEMS:

We are The Gasworks Factory located in Seattle, WA 98134. Feel free to call us 425 - 231 – 7268. See our other listing for our other hi-end home interior items, vintage neon bulb signs, arrow signage, roadside Americana, marquee signs, sign letters, sputnik lighting and other very unique wall art items. If you’re looking for something sign related ask us we might have it. If not, we probably know where to find it.

We will be listing other neon equipment such as Daco, Denco, Transco, Eurocom manifold, U-Gauge, Vacuum Pumps, Alcatel& Welch Duo Seal Vacuum Pump, Cannon Ball, Tipping Torches, Hyde / Tecnolux, Voltarc, EGL Glass, Ribbon Burner, Cross Point Crossfires and vintage neon transformers.

Happy offerding!