Globe Gasoline Neon – NS1920

Description GLOBE GASOLINE There was a time when America’s highways were young, when the promise of the open road was as vast as the sky above it. The hum of early engines echoed through valleys and plains, and every mile brought travelers face to face with the heartbeat of a new nation on the move. It was the age of freedom, chrome, and the long, ribboned highways that stitched small towns together — and guiding those wanderers through the night were glowing beacons of color and light: neon signs. One such beacon bore a proud name — GLOBE GASOLINE. Painted in bold red and cobalt blue, it shouted to every passing driver that fuel, friendship, and a warm cup of coffee were just ahead. Its porcelain face gleamed under the sun by day and came alive by night — red letters blazing against a star-strewn background, a glowing promise to those chasing horizons. Globe GasolineSpecifications: Type: Double-Sided Vintage Sign Style: Rectangular Porcelain-Enamel Company: Globe Gasoline Product: Gasoline and Motor Oil Date of Manufacture: 1930s 40s Place of Manufacture: U.S.A. Color: Multi-color – Red, White and Blue Dimensions: 120.25" wide X 36.25" Tall 155 lbs Condition: Original Genuine Porcelain-Enamel; Sign Face Unrestored (Cleaned Only) Neon Details: All Neon Glass, Solid-State Transformers, Wiring, Mounts, and Switches Have Been Fully Replaced Hanging Details: Comes with H.J. Nick’s Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” for Perfectly Level Display Switching: Includes Separate Pull Chain for Easy On/Off Switching Without Unplugging The Globe Oil & Refining Company, born in the industrious heart of mid-century America, was more than just a fuel stop. It was a symbol of progress. When neon was new, it wasn’t just advertising — it was art, painted with gas and glass. The “GLOBE” sign was a masterpiece of that era, its orbit of white and blue light sweeping across service stations like a comet trail, guiding travelers along Route 66 and every small-town main street in between. Time, of course, took its toll. Decades of rain, road dust, and wind-worn nights dulled its glow. The world changed — the roar of V8s gave way to the quiet hum of modern life — and the old sign, once a sentinel of motion, fell silent. But legends never truly die. Years later, this piece of American road art found its way into the hands of H.J. Nick at ArtFactory.com, where it was given a second life — not remade, but reborn. Under Nick’s philosophy of “authentic preservation”, every chip of porcelain, every weathered scar, was honored as a mark of the miles it had witnessed. The neon was re-bent and re-fired by hand, its original colors restored to full brilliance — red for power, white for purity, blue for the boundless night sky. When the switch flips, the light returns — the same glow that once led travelers home now shines again, brighter than ever. It’s not just a sign; it’s a storyteller, whispering tales of the American road, of nights under neon skies, of laughter and gasoline, of wanderers who believed that somewhere just ahead, the world opened wide. This 120-inch Globe Gasoline & Motor Oil sign stands as a monument to an age when art met industry, when travel meant adventure, and when the glow of a neon sign could make even the loneliest highway feel like home. 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. Authentic Antiques And Vintage Classic Collectibles When we use the terms "Museum Quality" and "Historically Correct," we are indicating our world-class process. We absolutely preserve all original signs, badges, glass with anomalies, natural aged patinas, and everything that makes a vintage item collectible. Maintaining non-structural damage, all age, wear, and tear is proudly displayed to showcase each item's unique charm. Vintage Collectibles Waiting List Due to our earned reputation, we have the good fortune to be in high demand by collectors. 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