31 Jul
2010
31 Jul
'10
7:44 a.m.
Cameron Kaiser wrote:
One of the most well-preserved items in my collection
is a (probable) late
1930's embossed US Highway 1 shield from Maine. This is all original paint,
which you can tell by the reflection. A similar shield that had extensive
restoration sold for about half the estimated value of mine, simply because
it was perceived to be less authentic (and I'd argue that it is indeed
less authentic).
I guess that makes you easy to find ...
But I suspect the problem will allays be cosmetic vs working restoration.
Ben