Massey-Harris Neon “Better-Built Farm Equipment” – NS6358

Description What Makes This Sign Special This is a large-format dealership porcelain sign featuring the classic Massey-Harris nameplate with the iconic slogan: “Better-Built Farm Equipment” The design and layout are consistent with the most desirable category of farm and tractor advertising: oversized, high-visibility dealer signage made to be mounted on the front of a building, along a highway-facing wall, or at a rural equipment lot where it could be seen from a distance. With its 8-foot length, bold typography, and unmistakable brand recognition, this is the kind of sign that collectors and “Road Art” buyers consider a centerpiece display. Massey-HarrisSpecifications: Type: Type: Genuine porcelain enamel dealership advertising sign (single-sided) Style: Rectangular porcelain sign with neon lighting Company: Massey-Harris Product: Oilzum Motor Oil Era: Late 1940s to early 1950s (pre-Massey-Ferguson) Color: Multi-color – Black, Red and Yellow Dimensions: 96" wide X 28" tall Weight: 132lbs Condition: Outstanding display condition The porcelain face retains excellent color, gloss, and presence, with only the expected minor age and edge wear consistent with an authentic dealership sign of this era. Neon is complete, correct, and bright. Road History / Original Use Signs of this type were originally installed at: Massey-Harris tractor dealerships Farm implement supply locations Rural equipment yards and service shops Roadside-facing buildings designed to capture highway traffic Because these signs were meant for outdoor commercial use, surviving examples frequently show wear consistent with decades of exposure — which is why professionally restored, display-grade examples have become increasingly desirable for collectors, designers, and high-end Americana installations. This is a rare, high-impact example from the late 1940s to early 1950s, produced during the Massey-Harris era (pre-Massey-Ferguson merger). The sign features the iconic MASSEY-HARRIS name in full neon, with the classic slogan “Better-Built Farm Equipment.” At 8 feet wide, it is a true showroom-size dealership display. Most Important Detail for Collectors The porcelain face is 100% original and unrestored. There is no restoration or repainting to the face, preserving the sign’s authenticity and collector integrity. Collector Notes / Rarity Large-format Massey-Harris dealership neons are significantly scarcer than later Massey-Ferguson signage, and this example stands out due to its combination of: 8-foot dealership size Original porcelain face with no restoration Correct neon restoration Strong graphic impact Certified professional craftsmanship This is the kind of sign that anchors an advanced farm advertising collection, a petroliana display, a museum wall, or a serious private neon room. Restoration & Provenance — H.J. Nick / ArtFactory.com This sign has undergone a complete professional restoration with the goal of preserving originality while making it safe, structurally sound, and display-ready: Original porcelain face — NO restoration New custom housing New wiring New hand-blown neon tubing Era-correct neon style, layout, and color ArtFactory.com certified H.J. 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