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American Petroliana Style Porcelain Enamel 'Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil' Round Sign (Green T)

By: Branded by The Texas Company (Texaco); specific sign maker not visible (often Veribrite, Tennessee Enamel, etc.)

Style: American petroliana, early service-station advertising, porcelain enamel signage

Origin: United States

Materials: Porcelain enamel on steel

Age: If period/original: circa 1923–1936 (green 'T' era and 'Made by The Texas Company' legend); if reproduction: late 20th–early 21st century

Condition: Fair (heavy porcelain loss and oxidation, edge chipping, extra/bullet holes; appears unrestored, not officially graded)

Value: If authentic period: $1,500–$3,000 at auction (condition-driven). If reproduction: $100–$250.

Maker's Marks / Writing: Visible: 'TEXACO', 'REG. T.M.', and 'MADE BY THE TEXAS COMPANY'. No enamel maker/date code visible in the provided image.

Date: 2025-10-31 23:53:12.318747

Description:

Large round porcelain enamel service-station sign with red outer band reading GASOLINE • MOTOR OIL, central red star with green 'T' and black 'TEXACO' lettering, and the legend 'MADE BY THE TEXAS COMPANY' at lower curve. Heavy-gauge steel with porcelain, edge mounting holes, and significant weathering/oxidation; center scarring and extra holes suggest prior bracket or pole-mount use (possible lollipop application).

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

Iconic Texaco round porcelain sign in hard service-worn condition. Typography, green 'T', and 'Made by The Texas Company' line are consistent with 1920s–30s examples; the peripheral hole layout and general proportions also look right. However, only one photo is provided; no maker/date stamp is visible; and this model is heavily reproduced with convincing artificial patina. A word about fakes.. porcelain petroliana—especially Texaco round signs—is one of the most counterfeited categories, so caution is essential. Obtain back-side images and rim/date codes before final attribution.

Individual Images:

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Provenance:

Not provided.

Condition:

Fair (heavy porcelain loss and oxidation, edge chipping, extra/bullet holes; appears unrestored, not officially graded)

Identification Score: 95%

Distinctive Texaco round layout, green 'T' star, and 'GASOLINE • MOTOR OIL' ring leave little doubt about the model type; size and graphics match well-known Texaco round porcelain signage.

Authenticity Score: 40%

Surface wear and typography appear plausible for a period sign, and the 'Made by The Texas Company' legend fits the era; center scars could indicate lollipop bracket use. Yet absence of maker/date stamp in the photo set, prevalence of high-grade reproductions, and only a single view keep confidence low. Request verification of porcelain back, gauge, and any rim codes before calling it period.

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Keywords

Texaco, Gasoline Motor Oil, porcelain enamel sign, round sign, green T, petroliana, American advertising, service station, United States, 1920s, 1930s

Report ID:  : 6nk8p9

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