auburnseeker Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I have a local guy that stops by my shop and pedals car parts to me on occassion. Yesterday he came by with some photos of a pair of shell Aero wings he can get. I have a nice 1930's-1940's regular Shell automotive sign probably about 4 feet wide by 5-6 feet high. Is there a sign collector on here that knows if the 2 parts will fit together? My sign is at my Father's about 60 miles away so I can't try them on it. I have done some research on the web but can't find a photo of any large shell signs with the wings. I assume these have to be rare atleast to some extent. The guy thought they were enamelled but after seeing the photos, they look Porcelain to me. They look to be 6-8 feet long each. Does anyone have a photo of a whole sign or any other info. about one? I think they are cool but hate to overpay for them. What are they worth? If I buy them,they are going to be mated with my sign if compatable and hung in my shop. Thanks for any help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I don't know if this helps, but this company sells repro signs with wings of a sort. You might contact them and ask if they patterned it after an original.Gas Pumps & Trash Cans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 There were a lot of variations of Shell aviation signage over the years. Below is a link to a sign forum that's one of the best places to ask, including a thread similar to your situation:Shell aviation center shark tooth sign - Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 There were a lot of variations of Shell aviation signage over the years. Below is a link to a sign forum that's one of the best places to ask, including a thread similar to your situation:Shell aviation center shark tooth sign - Primarily Petroliana Shop TalkThanks. That's a big help. I joined that forum. Hopefully I'll beable to figure more out once they approve my membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Be careful.... that site can help facilitate an expensive habit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Be careful.... that site can help facilitate an expensive habit!I saw that. I think I could get in trouble if I visit it too often. I'll just check in once in a while when the wife isn't around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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