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1908 pattern NET&T flat sign NOS

Started by Sargeguy, February 05, 2019, 06:09:06 PM

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Sargeguy

I recently acquired this 1908 pattern New England Telephone & Telegraph Company flat sign.  It is the 18" version.  The seller told me it was found in the basement of a general store he bought in Maine in 1969.  The sign shows no signs of ever having been mounted to a wall-  the grommets are still shiny and show no signs of scratches from nails or screws.  I believe it was never used.
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

HarrySmith

That looks awesome! Is that the one that was at the Mailtland show last month? A seller there had a bunch of those type signs, I was looking at one just like that. It looked brand new! It was out of my price range and he was not willing to take less than the asking price. I think he wanted $675.00 for it. I do not recall who the seller was.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

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there is only
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Sargeguy

Harry-The guy I bought this one off was not a sign or phone collector. 
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

Here is a comparison of the one I sold last year. Compare the pattern of pits on the rear of the sign. Note the similar blue brush stroke along the edge.
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

The steel grommets ate pristine, it looks as if the sign was never hung
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409