I spotted this cool Arrow Beer sign in a local antique store. No price tag on it, display piece only. Owner was not present, but assistant said the owner may consider offers. Came out of an old bar in St Mary's County, Maryland. Question: how much is this sign worth, and hat is a reasonable offer? It is two sided, hangs from an arrow, and has a light on both sides suspended about 12 inches in front of sign. Not sure it works, but could probably be repaired. Both sides are in similar shape.
Cool Arrow Sign
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Re: Cool Arrow Sign
Very cool sign! I am no expert on pricing signs, but I would guess about $250 in the condition it is in. It would be nice piece to have if you got a place to properly display it.
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Re: Cool Arrow Sign
metal or porcelain is the question. metal with frame and light. $300 porcelain $500+
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Re: Cool Arrow Sign
I've owned an example of this particular sign since 1992 and it is definitely a porcelain sign that looks to be complete meaning that it includes the two sided porcelain sign, steel hanging frame and exterior lighting hardware which is the steel arrow bar and lighting fixture.
There is currently an Arrow Porcelain Sign for sale on eBay with an asking price of $1500, however this particular example lacks the outdoor hanging hardware which is the steel arrow bar, hanging chains and exterior lighting fixture:
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There is currently an Arrow Porcelain Sign for sale on eBay with an asking price of $1500, however this particular example lacks the outdoor hanging hardware which is the steel arrow bar, hanging chains and exterior lighting fixture:
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Re: Cool Arrow Sign
Is anyone interested in the sign? I can make an offer or gather more information. Just let me know. As Chris implied, it seems like you need a big area with a high ceiling to properly display it.
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Re: Cool Arrow Sign
If you could get it under $400 I would be interested in it in a second. I have my doubts though. Worth a shot. The lights on it would have to be able to break down some how just to transport it.mmerrig wrote:Is anyone interested in the sign? I can make an offer or gather more information. Just let me know. As Chris implied, it seems like you need a big area with a high ceiling to properly display it.
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