Petroliana

thermometers

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We are among the top authenticators of antiques and memorabilia related to gas stations, including gas station signs, gas pumps, oil company signs, Frontier gas signs and other vintage items related to the petroleum industry.

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What are petroliana collectibles?

Petroliana is a classification of items related to advertising the oil and gas industry. Items can include gas pumps, gas globes, signage, thermometers, and more. They include marketing from oil companies such as Shell, Gulf, Standard Oil, Texaco, and many more. TAC specializes in authenticating Porcelain signs and metal signs. Petroliana is collecting anything that advertises gas stations, oil companies or anything found in a service station or bulk warehouse. These could be a brand of gasoline, motor oil, lubricates, additives. There are cross-overs like auto parts and auto accessories.

Dates: Late 1800s to present day.

Notable Features: There is something for everyone’s price range.

Fun Fact: People collect for two main reasons: First the person who wants to decorate their den, man cave or garage. Some buy lower cost sign in rouge or marginal condition, some buy the best they can. Second is the collector or investor that only the best example or condition that they can find.

Average Value: Petroliana collectibles have remained popular and valuable over the years, a worthy investment for a collector if in 8+ condition.

Average Value Original: $200-$1 million

Average Value Reproduction: $25-$500