Vintage Neon Sign » 1940’s https://vintageneonsign.net Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:30:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign https://vintageneonsign.net/circa-1940s-vintage-neon-d-r-u-g-s-sign/ https://vintageneonsign.net/circa-1940s-vintage-neon-d-r-u-g-s-sign/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:04:43 +0000 https://vintageneonsign.net/circa-1940s-vintage-neon-d-r-u-g-s-sign/
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign

Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
This rare, visually commanding, circa-1940s “DRUGS” illuminated channel letter sign is an outstanding example of midcentury American industrial design. Approximately 140″ W × 32″ H × 8 D Fabricated in porcelain enamel faces baked onto steel (premium midcentury sign material) with bold channel letter construction and neon illumination, the sign commands attention with its monumental scale and authentic period craftsmanship. Its exceptional provenance distinguishes it further: acquired in the 1970s by Marvin Lipofsky (1938- 2016), the pioneering American Studio Glass artist and a founder of the California glass movement, the sign stood for decades as a documented fixture within Lipofsky’s Berkeley, California, studio. The neon elements were professionally restored in 2017 while with the Lipofsky estate, and again comprehensively restored in July 2025 by the current owner prior to sale, ensuring full working order and reliability for the next custodian. While the neon is fully functional, the steel housing retains its authentic, unrestored industrial character and surface wear, consistent with its age and history. This unique object transcends typical vintage memorabilia, presenting as a significant work of sculptural light that offers broad crossover appeal for discerning collectors of 20th-century design, Pop Art, Americana, industrial signage, porcelain enamel advertising, and American Studio Glass. Please keep offers reasonable and comments respectful. Lowball offers and rude or disrespectful comments will be ignored, and offenders will be blocked and reported. Thank you for understanding and keeping things courteous.
Circa 1940s Vintage Neon D R U G S Sign
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15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s

15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
This is an original neon lackner clock. However, the face has been repainted at some point other than the bottle. The neon will need to be replaced and the movement is not original. Please see photos for condition.
15 Vintage Coca Cola Neon Clock Advertising Sign Lackner 1940s
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Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works

Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
It was from a small-town movie theater that had been torn down. If you’ve ever read the book or seen the movie THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, this is just what you would imagine. This is the real thing. You’ll never find anything like it ever again. 11″H, 57″ x 11 1/2. Contact me if you have questions.
Vintage Original Neon Sign Movie Theater Concession 1940s Works
]]> https://vintageneonsign.net/vintage-original-neon-sign-movie-theater-concession-1940s-works/feed/ 0 Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign https://vintageneonsign.net/original-1940s-50s-cw-motor-supply-single-sided-porcelain-neon-sign-2/ https://vintageneonsign.net/original-1940s-50s-cw-motor-supply-single-sided-porcelain-neon-sign-2/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:39:42 +0000 https://vintageneonsign.net/original-1940s-50s-cw-motor-supply-single-sided-porcelain-neon-sign-2/
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s Kelvinator Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign – Vintage Kelvinator Refrigerator Sign. Can hold if paid for until the Chicago Coin Op show or Peotone. This sign is for sale, but I’m also willing to rent it for your production project as well. We have many neons beyond what is listed here as well. If you like the pictures, you’ll love the sign in person. Would be great for your home or garage, or kitchen or restaurant. Typically hand delivered via uShip. Such asthe Hershey Fall Swap meet, Peotone, Chicago Coin Op, Etc. I don’t sell reproductions, rest assured everything I sell is old and original. If you have a question, ask it. If you love old advertising, be sure to add me to your favorite sellers list as I try to sell 50-100 items every week.
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
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Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign

Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign – Vintage Old Sign from Dry Cleaners Store. Sign was part of a larger sign but was trimmed down due to condition. Measures about 13″ x 86 1/4″. This sign is for sale, but I’m also willing to rent it for your production project as well. We have many neons beyond what is listed here as well. If you like the pictures, you’ll love the sign in person. Would be great for your home or garage, or kitchen or man cave. Such asthe Hershey Fall Swap meet, Peotone, Chicago Coin Op, Etc. I don’t sell reproductions, rest assured everything I sell is old and original. If you have a question, ask it. If you love old advertising, be sure to add me to your favorite sellers list as I try to sell 50-100 items every week.
Original 1940s 50s Cleaners Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Vintage Old Sign
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Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
This vintage metal neon sign from the 1940s-50s is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a red color and a single-sided porcelain design, this sign is a rare find for anyone looking to add a unique piece to their collection. Its originality and authenticity are guaranteed, as it has not been modified. Sign could be improved by removing the rest of the paint over, should also polish up pretty nice. Sign is/was originally two panels with a lip to overlap. Can hold if paid for until the Chicago Coin Op show or Peotone. Might make it to Dixie Gas or Springfield Extravaganza, but TBD.
Original 1940s 50s C&W Motor Supply Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
]]> https://vintageneonsign.net/original-1940s-50s-cw-motor-supply-single-sided-porcelain-neon-sign/feed/ 0 1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls https://vintageneonsign.net/1940s-vtg-headlight-clothes-work-clothing-neon-clock-sign-advertising-overalls/ https://vintageneonsign.net/1940s-vtg-headlight-clothes-work-clothing-neon-clock-sign-advertising-overalls/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:27:05 +0000 https://vintageneonsign.net/1940s-vtg-headlight-clothes-work-clothing-neon-clock-sign-advertising-overalls/
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls

1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls
You’re looking at an original Headlight Work Clothes neon advertising clock, dating to roughly the 1940s. The neon tube glows brightly and functions well. Structurally, it’s solid and ready to be enjoyed.
1940s Vtg Headlight Clothes Work Clothing Neon Clock Sign Advertising Overalls

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RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW

RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
This is a fantastic and RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, which was pulled from an old cocktail bar in Los Angeles, California. This sign likely dates to the 1940’s – 1950’s and would have originally had glass neon tubing on the left side, and over all of the letters, but these were lost long ago, and this piece has been retrofitted with modern plastic light tubing. This amazing sign is quite large, at approximately 60 inches tall x 28 1/2 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. Good condition for age and decades of outdoor display use, with expected scuffing, denting, edge wear, oxidation, and paint loss throughout please see photos. This sort of honest patina is exactly what you would want to see on a sign like this. Acquired from an old collection in Los Angeles County, California. 99% of Cocktail Bar signs that you will see online are Chinese made reproductions, but this is the real deal. This rare sign would be the perfect addition to any man-cave or tasteful home bar room. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks!
RARE Vintage 1940s COCKTAILS Bar Neon Metal Sign, Old Los Angeles WOW
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