Two old Reddy Kilowatt porcelain signs

Reddy aint doin what he used to

Don't mention any particular company as that may limit some bidding

Hopefully the porcelain sells it

 

Odd that there are no mounting holes. How would they be displayed? Also, that isn't looking like porcelain to me.

 

A piece of steel with a porcelain front?

Without much to go on, I would definitely try auction style first with a decent starting price. Old signs like that, to me, are valuable.

Check these out. Especially the bottom one.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/240161...ll&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Reddy KILOWATT YOUR ELECTRIC SERVANT&ref=sr_gallery_1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reddy-Kilow...N-POLE-SIGN-/301623382646?hash=item463a279276

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...lete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

Those are pretty darn nice.

 

Forgot - as Terry said, the porcelain should more than quadruple the price.

The last piece I sold, without the porcelain front, was about 20% of the same piece porcelain covered. And I'm trying to remember company. Black, rectangular, a bit beat up. A heavy equipment maker, used on their HUGE trucks, cranes, etc.
If I stop trying to remember, it will pop in. CYL, maybe.

 

Your first link is wishful thinking. My tie clasp didn't get the opening bid of $5.

The next link is to a Chinese made knock off. Those seem to be selling well now.

 

Start it at ten bucks. If you start higher you get one bid.

 

LOVE THEM!!!!!
Are you sure that isn't a glass bead coating?
Does it 'light up' when illuminated with a flashlight?

 

I am not sure that this is porcelain either with that pebbled texture. Also, are you sure these are steel? Look like aluminum to me.

 

OK, guys 'n gals, I'm still trying to learn. I know the ones in this link are not identical, but I was thinking similar enough. PLEASE give me some hints as to why they shouldn't be used as comps.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5337485078&toolid=10001&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...lete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Something showing different than typed for above.

So edited and repeat for what should be a correct link.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5337485078&toolid=10001&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...lete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Click on the bottom portion if doesn't work first time.

 

Probably about 10% of porcelain

 

"UNIQUE"

It seems to generate bids from morons

 

A little tongue in cheek......

" I bought one, very cheap, but told him I didn't want to take advantage of him and offered to sell the other one on ebay for him"

But....you may have overpaid !

 

Terry, is this the type new items you're referring to?
Reddy Kilowatt Power Light Bulb Electric Lineman POPULAR standard "IDEA" SIGN
These repros are selling for almost $150.00

It sounds similar to the round ones we're talking about.

Reddy Kilowatt 1/8" STEEL Die Cut Porcelain Like Enamel Coat
Finish Sign offered on E-Bay. VERY bright