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Examples of Reproduction Telephone Signs

Started by Sargeguy, September 10, 2013, 07:14:01 PM

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Sargeguy

A couple of new signs that have popped up on eBay lately:
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

These are from a huckster who sells other obvious reproductions. Always check what else is for sale if you have any doubts.  "OIL" and "GAS" in the title are usually giveaways that seller is peddling rusty Ande Rooney signs.
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

#122
Here is his latest:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173501274841? ( dead link 03-14-21 )

The seller is really committed to his fraud-no vague disclaimers about authenticity here:

QuotePorcelain sign measures 8 by 10 and is made of heavy gauge steel. Bought the sign in a auction in chicago was told by owner the sign hung in one of the old jails there in town years ago. Either way neat little sign and good luck bidding
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

tallrick


rdelius

Fake but AT&T was American Telephone  and Telegraph co 

tallrick

Yes telegraph not telegrams as shown in the "illinois bell" sign!

Sargeguy

Do you mean the "Illinois Telephone Bell Company" sign?
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

tallrick


Sargeguy

Here is a fake M & M Telephone sign that has been popping up.  Indian fake.  Paul V had a flange from this company in his collection which was sold on eBay after his passing a few years ago. That could be where they got the idea from. 
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

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Fakes that make you go hmmm.....
What were they thinking.... LOL