aconway Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I found the front medallion off of a Empire Automobile quite awhile back.Its in pretty nice condition considering its age. I am curious as to its collectability and value. if anyone has an idea, please let me know.I can take pics of it if needed..Thanks..It Reads:Empire Automobile Co.Empire, "The Little Aristocrat", Indianapolis,U.S.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Good collectability assuming it is genuine and not reproduced. Value is and allways will be what someone will give. Personally, if I saw it at hershey for 125.00 I'd have to think about it for my collection, there are others who would break a finger getting out the wallet and paying double that for it...And e-bay has been flooded with emblems (both genuine and reproductions) selling for high HIGH money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconway Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 it is no doubt orginal. I found this in Tracy,MO at the Platte County Fair Grounds that date to 1864..pretty old area. I'd like to send some pics to any collectors out there and see what they think. I do appreciate your input, and it is well taken. The fact that there were so few of these built and that there aren't but a few in existance is pretty astounding.If anyone would like a pic, LMK your email and I'll try and send you one..Thanks again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 aconway...Welcome to the Forum!An alternative, donate it to the AACA Museum for future generations to enjoy. If a value could be ascertained, it probably would be a write-off. The Museum has a collection of medallions for display. I donated a 1924 Reading Automobile Club medallion that was on a great uncle's early '20's Buick. Could have sold it, however, in my case, logic prevailed for future generations.Best regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1926 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 send a pic ,going to springfeild antique and [57 chevy ,mustange ]this weekennd He collects them [owner] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconway Posted May 27, 2004 Author Share Posted May 27, 2004 Whats your email address? I'll get you a couple pics of it. I'd post them, but not sure how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1926 Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 tklong@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconway Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Pics on the way...thanks and LMK what you think of this Emblem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1926 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Talked to him today ,just for a short bit ,but hes interested ,let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 One in not quite as bad of shape as yours sold on e-bay a week or two ago for nearly 300 dollars. Either one would need restoration so the condition would play little into the value (enamel damage only). I thought it high, but then again, it takes two people thinking it's value is "X" in an auction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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