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Original Early DSP Western Union Telegraph Sign

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Western Union Telegraph Here Double Sided Porcelain Sign: 25" x 16.5" DSP sign with bright color and gloss on both sides. One side has a 1" porcelain chip on the letter "h" with porcelain loss on the outer edges. The other side has 2 very small chips in the

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Vintage DSP Western Union Advertising Sign: Nice vintage double sided porcelain Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office advertising sign. Sign is in good condition with porcelain loss and wear from use and age. Displays well. Measures approxim

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DOUBLE-SIDED PORCELAIN WESTERN UNION SIGN.: DSP. This is an excellent piece of porcelain Western Union advertising. Both sides have a little bit of overspray on the front that will clean off. It retains both original grommets. The sign has some

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Western Union Telegraph Building Sign: SSP In wood and copper frame. Good color and gloss. Has one chip and some light staining throughout. Displays nicely with frame. Measures: 39.25" x 33.25" Rating: 8 Est: $250-$500

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Western Union Telegraph & Cable Office Flange Sign: DSPF, has good color and gloss, shows wear, chipping, minor scratching, discoloration, a few areas of crazing, some factory flaws, and some metal damage especially along the flange, marked Ing-Rich, d

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Western Union Original DS Porcelain Sign: Western Union DS Porcelain Sign, original sign with arrow at bottom, very good condition on both sides, some missing paint around hanging holes at top, 30" x 19", see photos.

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RARE DOUBLE SIDED PORCELAIN WESTERN UNION FLANGE SIGN.: DSP. Side A is in excellent shape with great color and gloss, with one minor chip where the flange meets the sign. Side B also has an outstanding field with amazing color and gloss. Some minor edge we

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WESTERN UNION PORCELAIN SIGN W/ ARROW GRAPHIC.: DSP. An outstanding example of this sign from Western Union. Side one shows outstanding color & gloss, with one small porcelain flick at the left edge, and very light chipping at the mounting holes. S

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Western Union Porcelain Sign (TAC): rated 9, 17"x30", the DSP sign has good color and gloss, fields are clean, tiny chips at mounting holes. TAC #044306

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Western Union Porcelain Sign Bicycle Stand: DSP sign has good color an gloss, both sides have minor staining, the bicycle stand has been powder coated, 17"x30", rated 8.25. TAC #041882 *PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO PAY FOR ONLINE ITEMS

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Western Union Porcelain Flange Sign: Double sided porcelain (DSP) flange has excellent color and gloss. The fields are clean on both sides. One side has some staining along the flange edge. The condition of this item is rated 9. Richmond

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Western Union w/arrow Porcelain Sign (TAC): rated 8.5, 18"x30", DSP sign, has excellent gloss and color, fields are clean, chips at each side, TAC #005127

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Union Pacific Stages Bus Depot North Western DSP: 27" x 33" Double sided porcelain Chicago and North Western Stages sign with bright colors, minor porcelain chips in the field. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO PAY FOR ONLINE ITEMS IN THIS AUCTIO

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Original Early DSP Western Union Telegraph Sign

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Incredible original early double sided porcelain Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office advertising sign. Sign is in good condition with porcelain loss, discoloration, and wear from use and age. There is somepaint on it that should clean off. Displays very well with a great look. Measures approximately 30" across by 15" tall.

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Original Early DSP Western Union Telegraph Sign

Name: Original Early DSP Western Union Telegraph Sign
SKU: 103140757
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $25 - $100,000

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