Lion Oil Neon – NS2550

Description The Golden Age of Real American Signs           Before digital screens…. Before plastic LED strips…. Before disposable advertising…           There was porcelain, steel, and fire. Signs like this were built in an era when the goal wasn’t “cheap.” The goal was permanent visibility. This restoration was done the way serious collectors demand it: - The face was never restored. No repainting. No touch-up. No “new looking” fake finish. Because the face is the history. The face is the proof. The face is the investment. What was restored was what must be restored to make it display-ready for the next 85 years: Neon illumination Electrical system Structural integrity Safe, dependable operation LionSpecifications: Size: 72" in diameter Style: Service station/gas station history Company: LionOil Product: Neon sign Date of Manufacture: 1929/Early 1930s Color: Multi-color – Green, White, Red and Yellow Condition: Original sign face NOT restored Neon Details: All new neon glass, new back housing can, all new wiring . . . This is not a reproduction. . . . This is not a modern imitation. This is original American industrial art — preserved, stabilized, and revived to run again. What The Sign is This piece is a bold, iconic round sign featuring a Roaring Lion Graphic. The lion is one of the most powerful symbols ever used in advertising: .. Strength .. Trust .. Dominance .. Durability .. Confidence It tells the world one message: “This business is solid. This product is real. This place is here to stay.” The Name: LION The word “LION” is displayed in large illuminated lettering designed to read instantly at distance — exactly what roadside commerce demanded. The Porcelain Face Was Not Restored — And That Is The Point        Many “restored” signs on the market have been ruined. They are stripped, repainted, re-cleared, and made artificially perfect. That may look “pretty” to a casual buyer… but to a collector, it destroys the story. With this piece, we did the opposite: We preserved the face exactly as it lived. Because the porcelain face carries: The original character The honest patina The proof of authenticity The visible road life The collector value The small marks, age, and wear are not defects. The Round Porcelain Face; round signs are premium for collectors because they: Read instantly from any angle Feel like a badge, seal, or emblem Photograph beautifully Display like museum wall art Are harder to find in large sizes What Was Restored (The Right Way) An H.J. Nick Certified Restoration is not “making something look new.” It is making something work correctly, safely, and reliably while preserving authenticity. This restoration focused on:        1) NEON RECONDITIONING / ILLUMINATION RESTORATION Neon is not a bulb. Neon is not an LED. Real neon is: Hand-bent glass Fire-shaped by skilled craftsmen Sealed and charged Electrified through proper transformers Mounted with correct supports and spacing When restored correctly, neon doesn’t just “light up.” It glows with life. That glow is why neon is now recognized as a legitimate form of sculptural light art. 2) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELIABILITY Vintage signs were built for commercial environments, but decades later they require professional reconditioning to ensure safe operation. This restoration ensures: Proper electrical performance Stable illumination Long-term reliability for display Correct wiring and mounting integrity 3) STRUCTURAL STABILITY FOR DISPLAY   A large round porcelain sign is not a lightweight decoration. It is heavy. It is industrial. It was built to survive. This restoration ensures the sign is stable and display-ready for: Showroom installation Gallery installation Private collection display High-end residential installation Man cave / garage museum setups Commercial statement interiors The Road Story (What This Sign Has Seen) A sign like this wasn’t born in a showroom. It lived where America lived: Along highways, in working towns, in service stations, in repair shops, in industrial supply corridors, under neon-lit skies and late-night commerce. It endured: Heat cycles, cold cycles, sun exposure, dust and oil air, vibration, time, use,      That’s why it carries real character.            This is not a sign pretending to be vintage.                  This is a sign that earned its age. And now, restored for modern operation, it stands as a surviving monument to the era when American business was built on hard work, visibility, and permanence. Watch Neon Sign Restorations Video Watch Hanging Neon Signs Video ArtFactory.com & H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification Details The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification ensures each piece to be the genuine article. Backed by our over a century of experience, with our word is our bond reputation and guaranteeing or your money back “forever". The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification makes this item one of the highest appreciating, collectible investments that you can make. These items can be insured at stated value, usually on your home owners policy, for little added premium. Thus, making this a safer investment than even those insured by the FDIC, is much more fun to own, and puts you in control instead of the bank. Summary: What You Are Buying You are buying: A true vintage American porcelain neon sign Preserved, stabilized, and revived through a certified restoration process that protects the one thing collectors value most: Originally. 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