{"product_id":"vintage-coca-cola-enamel-sign-red-script-on-white-professional-conservation","title":"Vintage Coca-Cola Enamel Sign – Red Script on White – Professional Conservation","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Vitreous Enamel Coca-Cola Advertising Sign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor sale is a vitreous enamel (porcelain) Coca-Cola sign, measuring. This is a high-quality vintage piece, not a modern tin reproduction, featuring the classic Spencerian script in a striking format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitreous Enamel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis sign features the heavy glass-on-steel construction characteristic of mid-century advertising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaised Lettering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe red script is fired as a separate layer; you can clearly feel the \"step\" and depth between the white base and the red lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction Markers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe edges of the red script show the desirable \"feathering\" typical of authentic hand-stenciled enamel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Metal:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sign is on heavy-gauge \"blue steel\" with a genuine rusted patina to the edges and mounting holes, consistent with decades of outdoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConservation Status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI have professionally stabilized this piece to ensure its longevity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaned:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-cleaned with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVulpex liquid soap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto remove surface grime without damaging the enamel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStabilized:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe back and exposed steel edges have been treated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eboiled linseed oil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto seal and stop further oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtected:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe entire sign has been finished with a coat of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenaissance Wax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(museum-grade micro-crystalline wax) to provide a moisture barrier and a soft, protective luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \"fridge white\" enamel remains bright with excellent gloss. There is authentic edge-wear and light rusting around the mounting holes which adds to its industrial character. Please see photos for detail on the raised lettering and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWill be packed securely with heavy-duty padding to ensure the enamel does not chip during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61388940411210,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_0663.jpg?v=1774025228","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/vintage-coca-cola-enamel-sign-red-script-on-white-professional-conservation","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}