There's a lot of this stuff coming out of China these days. It looks quite nice, but we all know nothing like that actually existed back in the day... I saw "Genuine vintage Japanese enamel advertising sign" from a Japanese seller, with an accordingly vintage price. When I received it, it was a brand new Chinese print, with printed rusty edges just like this. I sent a hotly worded message to the seller who instantly refunded me, claiming the listing was a "mistake".
I should point out that although the ad above is quite up front about what you are getting, the photos are deceptive. A 30cm sign is not longer than a metal tool box or a lampshade! AI strikes again! Caveat emptor...
Yes, lots of modern tin signs around Looey with appropriate rusting. It just struck me as unusual that the company chose a SWORD Moon Prospector. SWORD is still relatively obscure, compared to say Thunderbirds.
There's a lot of this stuff coming out of China these days.
ReplyDeleteIt looks quite nice, but we all know nothing like that actually existed back in the day...
I saw "Genuine vintage Japanese enamel advertising sign" from a Japanese seller, with an accordingly vintage price.
When I received it, it was a brand new Chinese print, with printed rusty edges just like this.
I sent a hotly worded message to the seller who instantly refunded me, claiming the listing was a "mistake".
I should point out that although the ad above is quite up front about what you are getting, the photos are deceptive. A 30cm sign is not longer than a metal tool box or a lampshade!
DeleteAI strikes again! Caveat emptor...
Yes, lots of modern tin signs around Looey with appropriate rusting. It just struck me as unusual that the company chose a SWORD Moon Prospector. SWORD is still relatively obscure, compared to say Thunderbirds.
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