<![CDATA[AutoMobilia Resource - Petroliana]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:03:22 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[The Tin Lithograph Tire Flange Sign]]>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.automobiliaresource.com/petroliana/the-tin-lithograph-tire-flange-signJuly/Aug 2019 edition
Issue #6 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine
Written by John Mihovetz
When it comes to Automotive Advertising, not much more is sought after than the Tin Lithographed Tire Flange Sign. In all of Automotive Advertising, the Tire Advertising signs made from the late 1910’s into the 1930’s are some of the most graphic and beautiful signs ever made. During this era, companies such as H.D. Beach, American Art Works, Shonk Art Works, Passaic Metal Works, Donaldson Art Sign Company, and many more produced hundreds of different beautiful pieces of artwork for Tire Advertising, which we still seek out today….one hundred years later. 

​Vacuum Cup Tires Flange Sign. 
Quite possibly, the Holy Grail of all Tin Lithographed Tire Flanges is this one from Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup Tires. The sign depicts a beautiful woman behind a steering wheel, showing a wind spinner cut into the middle of the sign. The woman and tire graphic are incredible, and in my opinion they could not have made this one any better. Sign was made by H.D Beach & Co. with a Patent Date of 1907. Value $35,000+
Lithography on metal for advertising purposes dates as far back as 1875. As automobiles increased in popularity by the 1910s, Tin Lithographed Signs were a very popular way to advertise, and carried on into the 1930s until Porcelain Enamel became the primary way to produce signage, due to its cheaper cost as well as durability. Tin lithographed tire flanges were always colorful, with awesome graphics and were seen in many eye-catching shapes and die cut patterns at Service Stations around the country.



​Savage Tires Flange.
An incredible piece of artwork for Savage Tires. It shows a beautiful Native American side profile, with the slogan, “Heap Big Mileage”. Die cut lithographed tin with six colors. Large size…standing over thirty inches tall. Extremely rare, with only a handful known in existence. Circa 1930. Value $25,000+
Tin Lithographed Signs are incredibly beautiful, but also incredibly fragile. Over time, these signs scratched, rusted, and fell victim to vandalism. Tin lithographed signs are extremely rare to find in 9+ condition. Most of the time, even New Old Stock (NOS) examples of Tin Lithographed signs will show paper markings or storage wear. 



​Partridge Tires Flange.
​They don’t get much more unique than this beautiful die cut lithographed tin flange from Partridge Tires. Showing a Partridge sitting inside a tire with the letter P shaped treads, and slogan, “Game As Their Name”. Sign was made by Standard Litho Co. Circa 1920. Value $20,000+
As time has passed into modern day, we have been left with some outstanding examples from the Golden Era of Tin Lithographed Tire Advertising, and pictured here are some of my favorite examples. Here’s to the hunt of tracking down some of your favorites, and to the chance of tracking down a new discovery. I hope you enjoy!
Defiance Tires & Tubes Flange Sign.
Tin lithographed tire flanges are highly sought after, and even more sought after if the sign depicts not only a tire, but an animal as well. This is a very ornate die cut sign with superb graphics and script, combining a beautiful tiger perched onto a Defiance Tire. Defiance Tires only produced two known tin flanges with tigers on them. Only a handful known to have survived. Value $15,000+



​Gillette Tires Flange Sign.
Made for Gillette Cord & Fabric Tires, featuring a Polar Bear, Tire, and the slogan, “A Bear For Wear”. An extremely rare sign in high grade, showing so much detail, and it is also a unique die cut shape. Another great example of tin lithographed advertising with an animal graphic. Circa 1920. Value $30,000+
I am also looking forward to this year’s Morphy Auctions Hershey Car Show Auction Sale. This year’s sale is going to be our biggest Gas & Oil Sale to date, and will feature over two-thousand lots, October 5th-7th in Denver, Pennsylvania, before the Hershey Swap Meet begins. 

John Mihovetz

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​Empire Tires & Tubes Flange Sign..
Made by American Art Works in Coshocton, Ohio. This piece is a little more subtle than some of the other Tin Lithographed Tire Flange Signs, but it has such a smooth and beautiful look to it. Flange depicts a tire, with tube and tube box set inside of the tire. The colors choices are spot on, and the artwork and script are second to none. Circa 1920. Value $18,000+
]]><![CDATA[The Early Service Station Photograph and its Significance]]>Wed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.automobiliaresource.com/petroliana/the-early-service-station-photograph-and-its-significanceMay/June 2019 edition
Issue #5 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine
​John Mihovetz - Petroliana
As time marches forward, we are slowly losing our fellow collectors and people who had first hand experiences with Early Service Stations, and their owners & operators. Over the years, a great respect and following has grown for original Service Station photographs, and what secrets they hold. New technology has helped the way we can scan and zoom into these photographs, discovering new Globes, Cans & Signs. New discoveries are being made, and photographs are a great way of authenticating pieces never before seen, as well as helping to date some pieces to a certain time. 

​Sites such as USC Library, as well as Huntington Library have digitized millions of photographs starting in the 1890s, and the ability to zoom into these photos to look into Service Stations and Dealerships are second to none. The website oldgas.com also has an excellent photo archive of Service Station photos, showing thousands of Service Stations throughout the country. As the draw and demand for early Gas & Oil advertising increases, so does the chase for the extremely rare and highly sought after. Photographs are a great look into the past, and will continue to serve the hobby for years to come. Enjoy!  
 
John Mihovetz
 

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Gilmore Gasoline Service Station Vintage Photo
Gilmore Gasoline Service Station:
One of the most iconic names in all of Gas & Oil advertising is Gilmore Gasoline & Motor Oil. An early West Coast brand, Gilmore was started in Los Angeles, and was purchased by Mobil in the early 1940s. The vast majority of Gilmore advertising was destroyed, and is very sought after by collectors. This image shows an early Gilmore service station full of advertising. The most iconic of all is the lion tamer Gilmore flag man holding a Cloth Gilmore checkered flag. These flag men were hand painted, and made from plywood. Most of these pieces did not survive, and are extremely rare to find in all original condition. This photo also shows an, “It’s Fortified” cloth banner with roaring Gilmore lion graphic. The rarest piece in this photo by far is the large Gilmore Gasoline station identifier sign stretched across the entrance. I have never seen an original example of this sign, and I am fairly confident that none are left in existence. When Gilmore was purchased by Mobil, some of the first signs taken down were the neon leaping lions, as well as the large marquee Gilmore Gasoline island signs. There are some known photos of Gilmore service stations which also show pieces of advertising that have never been discovered, so the hunt continues!
Hood Tires Vintage Photo
Hood Tire Store:
What an incredible image of this early Hood Tires & Automotive Supply store. The windows show fantastic display pieces for Hood Tires, such as tin tire stands and cardboard easel back displays. The outer windows show beautiful Hood Tires banners, which I have never seen in person. This image is full of notable Hood Tires advertising, but the best by far is the large Hood Tires neon sign above the shops front door. This is a great example of a beautiful sign which most likely no longer exists, and one of very few that were probably ever produced. Without this photograph, we may have never known of this piece’s existence. Also in this photograph are the outstanding Hood Tires die cut porcelain flag men seen here guarding the front door. These pieces stand six feet tall, and show a beautiful image of a World War I, soldier type figure flagging you into the store. This photo shows some incredibly rare pieces of advertising from Hood, and also shows the excellent way they were originally arranged.
Richfield Gas Station Vintage Photo
Richfield Station:
As seen in this photo of an early New York Richfield Gasoline Service Station, you can spot so many great pieces of advertising in their natural state. At the left of the photo you can see the Richlube Motor Oil porcelain sign in its original cast iron lollipop stand. Above the pumps is one of the most sought-after signs from Richfield Gasoline, which is the “Gasoline Of Power” porcelain shield sign. This four-foot shield shaped sign shows an Eagle graphic, with beautiful Richfield script & colors. Along the hand painted wall advertising Tires, Tubes & Greasing Services, you can spot multiple embossed tin signs from Miller Tires, as well as Edison Car Batteries. This is a great example of early service station advertising at its finest. Photos such as this one not only show how much advertising was displayed, but also helps us date particular pieces of advertising, and shows us how pieces were originally displayed.
]]><![CDATA[The One Quart  Motor Oil Can]]>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.automobiliaresource.com/petroliana/the-one-quart-motor-oil-canMar/Apr 2019 edition
Issue #4 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine
John Mihovetz.
PowerLubeMotorOilCanPetroliana
POWER-LUBE: Highly sought after is this Power-Lube Motor Oil can with Tiger Graphic. It came in two slightly different color ways. Value in 9+ condition, $3,000.+
SkunkMotorOilQuartCanPetroliana
SKUNK OIL: Very seldom seen in high grade is this Quart from Skunk Motor Oil. Can shows excellent colors and unique Skunk Graphic. Value in 9+ condition, $3,500.+
SilentChiefMotorOilCan
SILENT CHIEF: One of the most beautiful and rare of all Quart Cans is this one from Silent Chief Motor Oil. Most examples have wear near the “Motor Oil” lettering from being papered over. Value in 9+ condition, $4,500.+
StanavoAviationOilQuartCan
STANAVO: The Stanavo quart is a very rare West Coast Quart, and hard to find in high grade condition. I have only seen three examples of this quart. Value in 9+ condition, $3,500.+
BisonPennsylvaniaOilQuartCan
BISON: A can with an excellent graphic is this Quart from Bisonoil, which features an excellent graphic. Although fairly common, this can is highly sought after. Value in 9+ condition, $900.+
BearRingMotorOilCanHugsTightWorksRightPetrioliana
BEAR-RING: A great can with a unique graphic is this quart from Bear-Ring; featuring a bear holding a piston ring. Not common, and difficult to find in high grade. Value in 9+ condition, $800.+
CamelPennsylvaniaMotorOilQuartCan
CAMEL: A very hard to find Quart Can in high grade is this Quart from Camel Penn featuring a camel graphic, and is highly sought after. Value in 9+ condition, $1,750.+
Beginning in the 1930s, American oil companies began selling oil in the standard One Quart Oil Can. These cans were branded in thousands of independent & incorporated brands, and were distributed to service stations throughout the country. One Quart Cans were displayed on racks on gas pump islands, as well as in windows of service stations, and were a great way of everyday advertising for thousands of brands of Motor Oil.

​One of the reasons that One Quart Cans are such a unique corner of the Gas & Oil collecting hobby, is that so many were disposed of in their time. Thousands of times a day all throughout the country, the tops of these five inch tall cans were popped, and their contents poured into engines of the everyday travelers cars. Once the contents were poured out, cans were quickly disposed of, or repurposed in some way. Over the years, I have seen amazing Folk Art done with empty Quart Oil Cans, and I have also seen walls insulated with empty Quart Oil Cans. These disposable pieces of advertising have now become a cornerstone of the Gas & Oil hobby, and are beautiful pieces of hand drawn American art work. 

One Quart Oil Cans started out with soldered edge seams, and later became crimped edge seams. The largest producer of One Quart Oil Cans from the 1930s to 1950s was American Can Company (CanCo), which had factories all over the United States, and produced a large majority of the oil cans we collect today. These cans showed incredible graphics from all of the various oil companies. One Quarts showed excellent graphics of Airplanes, Race Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Animals, and many other excellent ways of graphic advertising. When it comes to One Quart Oil Cans, the more eye catching the graphic the better. 

One Quart Oil Cans are graded strictly, due to their size. The color & gloss on a can must be excellent, as well as avoiding any wear in the graphic or on the face in order to achieve a grade 9+.  A can that shows wear will affect the value heavily. When it comes to the can being empty or full, I have always thought this to be a personal preference, and does not affect the value of the can. I find that empty cans are far easier to handle, and if you drop an empty can, it will likely not be damaged, while if you drop a full can, the rims can dent easily and will heavily affect the value. 
When it comes to One Quart Cans, here are a few tips to help get you started. The rarer the better. I would personally avoid buying the very common can, because there are thousands of examples out there, and will most likely go down in value over time, as the rare cans will climb in value.

I would buy only mint condition cans, or the best example I could find of an extremely rare can when possible, because you may not have another opportunity. A pitfall to watch out for in One Quart Cans are buying wrapped cans. A wrapped can is a highly detailed vinyl decal wrapped around a can, creating a near perfect replica of an original. A way to spot a wrapped can is at the seam, and along the top and bottom edge. Some of the wrapped examples I have seen are very good, and are tough to spot. Another pitfall to avoid is buying a can that has been re-soldered, or that has been flattened or re-rolled.

These cans display very well, but do not hold the value of an all original quart. When it comes to buying a re-rolled or re-soldered can, I would consider the value to be one quarter of an originals value. 
The demand for One Quart Cans has steadily risen for the last decade, and we are inching close to seeing five figure One Quart Cans. One Quart Cans create fantastic displays of Motor Oil Advertising, and are not only a great way to get involved in the hobby, but are a great way to expand your collection. Enjoy the hunt, and buy what you like!

John Mihovetz
AceHighMotorOilQuartCan
ACE HIGH: The beautiful can from Ace High Motor Oil has great colors and excellent car & airplane graphics. Tough to find, from the Northwest. Value in 9+ condition, $1,500.+
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AMERICAN: Patriotic graphics on a great can from American Motor Oil. It features an iconic eagle graphic, and is very tough to find. Value in 9+ condition $1,000.+
PollyPennMotorOilQuartCan
POLLY: One of the most sought after brands in all of Gas & Oil is Polly. This quart can from Polly Motor Oil is highly sought after, and features their iconic parrot graphic. Can is fairly common, but very sought after and continually rises in value each year. Value in 9+ condition, $3,000.+

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]]><![CDATA[The Golden Age of Gas Pump Globes]]>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.automobiliaresource.com/petroliana/the-golden-age-of-gas-pump-globesJan/Feb 2019 edition
Issue #3 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine
John Mihovetz
As Motoring traveled its way into Mainstream America in the early 1900s, Gas & Oil branding and advertising, became a new and very important way to attract the traveling customer. Traveling Auto Tourists would drive by Service Stations and see Curb Signs, Banners and even Billboards advertising Gasoline & Motor Oil. One of the most beautiful and eye-catching ways of advertising was the Gas Pump Globe. The illuminated Gas Pump Globe would sit atop the Gas Pump, as well as on sconces at the edge of stations, and attract the eye of the weary traveler, especially in the evening and at night. Gas Pump Globes were a new marketing tool to display the brand of gasoline being sold. Each brand developed unique and beautiful artwork to display their particular brand, and attract new customers. 
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• Frontier Gasoline On Red Ripple: One of the best ways to display a 13.5” Lens is in a glass ripple body, just like this Frontier Gasoline lens. These Ripple Bodies show wavy, rippled glass, and reflect light very well. Ripple bodies came in various colors, with some of the hardest colors to find are Green, Blue & Brown. Although pricey, these globe bodies display lenses very well, and in my opinion are much more beautiful than a Milk Glass or Capco body. Value - $10,000+ when complete.

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• Gilmore Gasoline 15” Globe: Another great example of 1920’s Globe advertising is the rare Gilmore Blue Green Gasoline 15” Metal Body Globe. This lens shows a beautiful Roaring Lion Graphic, and is highly sought after by many globe collectors. Gilmore Gasoline was a West Coast only brand bought out by Mobil in the 1940s. As the stations went from Gilmore To Mobil, the majority of Gilmore advertising was destroyed by Mobil, and very few of any Gilmore advertising still exist today.  Value $20,000+ when complete.​
Some of the earliest Gas Pump Globes are called a “One Piece Baked” or, “One Piece Etched” Globe. These globes were generally made of Milk Glass, and were either painted on the face, or the glass was etched or cast, then painted with a particular brand of gasoline. Most of the earliest glass globe lenses were screened or hand painted, and over the years began to flake or fade. This process was later perfected by screening the image, and baking or “firing on’’ the graphic to the backside of the lens, giving the back of the lens a rough, sandpaper like surface. 
• Musgo Globe: One of the most sought after One Piece Baked Globes is the Musgo Gasoline Globe with Native American Graphic. Most known examples of this globe are New Old Stock, and dated inside the body. Each Globe was hand painted, and displays beautifully. Value - $18,000+

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• Texas Rose Globe: This Texas Rose Ethyl Gasoline is a great example of a 13.5” Lens set into a Plastic Capco Body. Plastic Capco Bodies were popular from the 1930’s into the 1960’s, as Globes were slowly phased out of Gasoline Advertising. 
Value - $4,000+ when complete.

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The most common sizes used in Gas Pump Globes are the 13.5” & 15” lenses. The 13.5” Globe lenses would sit in a Milk Glass Body, as well as a plastic Capco body. In an even more rare form, these lenses would sit in a beautiful glass “Ripple Body” that came in various colors. The 15” Globe lenses set into a painted Metal body, and are arguably the most desired lenses because of their larger size, as well as the amazing graphics given to this size of globe. Although not very common, stations also used very unique sizes, such as a 16.5” lenses on a metal body, as well as 12.5” lenses set into a Milk Glass Body. 
• Texaco Aviation Globe: An extremely rare example of this One Piece Cast Globe from Texaco Aviation. Globe shows raised lettering, and painted propeller graphic, with a screw base. One of very few known examples of this beautiful piece of Texaco advertising. 
Value - $30,000+
• Pioneer Gasoline 15” Globe: A very highly sought after 15” lens made for a Metal Body is this Pioneer Gasoline Lens with Native American Graphic. Metal Body globes were popular as early as the 1920s, and hold some of the best graphic lenses known to exist. Metal bodies also can be very dynamic in the display of a lens. Bodies can be repainted perfectly to match a pump, or show the original paint and patina of its long life. 
Value - $25,000+ when complete.
1920sShellStationPhotoJohnMihovetzPetrolianaAbove: An excellent 1920’s photograph of an early Cal-Pet & Ventura Gasoline Service Station, with three different 15” Metal Body Globes showing various grades of Gasoline, and a beautiful woman to help fill up your tank as well. A true testament to a bygone era in early motoring and Gas & Oil Advertising.
 In my opinion, the golden age of Gas Pump Globe Advertising was from the late 1920s into the 1930s. During this time, Aviation was huge in the United States, as well as auto racing. Aviation & auto racing advertising became a large part of Gas & Oil brand marketing. Also during this time, the Gas & Oil industry was full of small independent brands that were later bought out by larger corporations. These brands used so many great graphics in advertising, from Native Americans to animals,  and top hats to propellers…. These brands displayed beautiful, graphic globes that were later taken down & set aside or destroyed.


If you’re new into Gas & Oil advertising, or thinking about collecting Gas Pump Globes, here’s some advice: You should always try to buy unique and rare globes in excellent condition, free of any fading or damage in the graphic. Gas Pump Globes are plentiful. You should always try to buy the rarest examples from particular brands you’re seeking. Another excellent way to avoid buying mistakes or being burned buying a fake Globe, is to buy from a reputable dealer or auction house. By far, the best purchase a new or veteran collector can make in the globe market, is buying Scott Benjamin’s Gas Pump Globe Guide & Valuation CD. This digital catalog shows photographs, rarity scales, and also a price guide valuation on the vast majority of globes. Do your due diligence before you buy, and remember to have fun! 
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John Mihovetz

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]]><![CDATA[From a Blue Collar Hobby]]>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.automobiliaresource.com/petroliana/from-a-blue-collar-hobbyNov/Dec 2018 edition
Issue #2 AutoMobilia Resource Magazine
John Mihovetz
Over the past decade, the Gas & Oil Advertising collecting world has seen a massive spike in attention, prices realized in public auctions as well as private sales. What started as a small blue collar hobby, has now grown into a multi million dollar industry for dealers & collectors alike. There has also been an overwhelming amount of younger people joining into the fun of the hobby who have begun collecting themselves. Each area of the hobby has grown exponentially, from the beginning collector pieces to the advanced collector grade ‘holy grails.’  

​The advice I have offered to many beginning collectors is learn before you buy, and avoid the pitfalls of costly beginner mistakes. Time and time again, I see many beginning collectors buy first, and then ask questions after, only to end up getting burned on a phony piece that’s practically worthless. Avoid sites such as eBay, as well as unscrupulous dealers offering items at prices that seem to be too good to be true. A proper beginning into this hobby should begin by figuring out which parts of the hobby do you enjoy. What are you going to collect? Once you have answered those questions (with the emphasis on enjoyment), begin to network with reputable dealers & collectors alike. Swap meets and flea markets are a great beginning spot, and as your knowledge expands, buying at auction from a reputable auction house will be an excellent way to procure some of your more high-end pieces. Websites such as oldgas.com, as well as Facebook offer over twenty different collector groups with over twenty thousand members trading photos, ideas & sharing stories. 
MohawkGasolineCurbSignCirca1920s_JohnMihovetzMohawk curb sign. 28” diameter. Circa late 1920’s to ‘30’s. This one sold not long ago for $45,600.
RedHatMotorOilGasolinePostSignCirca1920s_JohnMihovetzRed Hat post sign. This would have hung from a pole. 32” diameter. Circa 1920’s. Value $25,000 plus.
In collecting Petroliana, there are a variety of different ways people like to collect. Some people are looking for the rusty barn hangers that are full of character & patina, while others search for only the rarest in the best condition. Some collectors are looking for nostalgia, trying to build a Texaco or Shell collection because their father or grandfather ran an early Service Station. Petroliana, as with any other collectible hobby market, demands top money for rarity as well as condition.

​Over the years I have seen ups and downs in prices, and demand for off-condition and beginner related pieces, but the best of the best has done nothing but steadily rise since the hobby began. The early independent brands have also broken out and prices are on the run. Early, graphic brands such as Red Hat & Mohawk are some of the most colorful and rare pieces in the hobby, and are some of the most highly sought after brands. 
1920sWayneRomanInvisibleGasolinePumpPetrolianaJohnMihovetzRestored Wayne Roman column pump, Circa 1920’s. Extremely rare with all original parts. Value $30,000 plus.
High-end collectors are seeking out and driving up the prices of the extremely rare Signs & Globes in high-grade condition. By high grade, that means an original, untouched piece that shows little to no wear with excellent original colors and factory gloss. Although signs and globes grade similarly, Gas Pumps are slightly different. All original pumps are in very high demand, as common restored pumps have slightly dropped in value, but the extremely rare examples, such as a Tokheim ADC Pump or a Wayne Roman Column Pump that have been professionally restored are still holding their values. In my opinion, I believe people are holding strong to a purist mentality, which is a fantastic mindset to keep the hobby strong & growing. 

Rarity, condition, and high value....One of the best examples of a sign that meets this criteria is one of the first pieces of Mohawk Gasoline Advertising (pictured). 

​The Mohawk Petroleum Company is a highly sought after brand in early American Gas & Oil Advertising. Mohawk was not a very large company compared to other brands, so the advertising is fairly scarce and highly sought after. The Mohawk Oil Company was based out of Bakersfield, California, and took part in the discovery of the Mountain View Oil Field. Mohawk Petroleum Company had stations up and down the West Coast until is was acquired by Getty Oil Company in 1975.
1920sShellStationPhotoPetrolianaJohnMihovetzEarly Shell station. Circa 1920’s. Note all of the great advertising; curb sign, the rare Porcelain “Air” sign, and large hanging pole sign.
This particular Porcelain Service Station Sign, is circa 1930’s. The Mohawk, “Drop Feathered” Native American Graphic is simply one of the most subtle and well designed graphics of Early Gas & Oil Advertising. The type font of, “Mohawk Gasoline” is strong and smooth flowing into the bright and crisp colors. This double-sided porcelain sign originally sat in an Iron Curb Stand and advertised Mohawk Gasoline to the Motorists passing by in their travels. Mohawk only has two known examples of advertising with the stoic, “Drop Feathered” Native American. They kept this graphic for only a short period of time, and later changed the graphic to a less detailed Native American side profile graphic with a feather pointing upwards. There are less than ten known examples of this sign. In 2016, an excellent example of this sign was sold at Morphy Auctions, with a final price realized of $45,600.

The best advice I was ever offered, and the advice I offer now to a new or veteran collector, is to collect what you like, and buy the best-quality piece you can afford. There are so many different parallels in this hobby, and the group of collectors is deep & diverse. Some people like immaculate & rare, while others like them crusty and full of bullet holes. Enjoy the hobby, and have fun! One of the best parts of the hobby is growing relationships through the common thread of the appreciation of Gas & Oil advertising.

​John Mihovetz

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