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Author Topic: Anybody know anything about Moxie signs? NOW W/PICS! :-)  (Read 6549 times)
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« on: September 14, 2012, 09:02:42 pm »

I found a very large Moxie sign.
It's got at least 1/2 dozen colors.
Has the Moxie Boy and the Moxie "Bulls-eye."
It's dated 1950
It's framed in the original wood Frame like Coke signs of the 30's and 40's.
Regular paint not porcelain
6 foot by 3 foot
Probably the most beautiful and dynamic sign I have ever seen.
I have the most recent Moxie book (the one in black and white) and there is nothing in there like it.

Anyone know which Moxie book has a good reference section on signs?
Or anyone know Moxie signs well?
Thnx Fellas
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It's not for sale I'm just fishing for info.

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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2012, 09:04:13 pm »

Someone here can I'm sure help you if you had a picture.
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2012, 09:11:36 pm »

I'll make that happen in a day or so.
It's unbelievable looking
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2012, 09:12:37 pm »

Moxie has great colors so I'm sure it is.
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2012, 08:28:52 am »

I drink it but don't collect the signs and would love to see a picture of it if it is that good.

On their facebook page, there was something recently that Ted Williams started in 1958, so it is likely before that date.

http://www.facebook.com/DrinkOfficialMoxie

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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2012, 08:26:17 pm »

I do look at signs obsessively and have a few.
Typically wood framed like this one.
The one in question looks much more like a 30's, 40's sign but is indeed dated 1950.
Which probably speaks to the mojo of Moxie.
They had a design and it worked and they continued using it for decades.

Ted Williams apparently signed a contract with Moxie in 1957. That is according to one of the books.


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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2012, 10:19:12 pm »

This piece is 100% original and  the frame is 100% original and framed in wood in the back.
Different wood but framed just like 30's and 40's Coke, Generic, and Nehi signs ( not to mention may others) I have seen over the years.  In terms of construction.





Donasco 1950


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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2012, 06:35:25 am »

I don't know much about Moxie signs, but that is a Nice sign to say the least ! ! !
The coolers are nice as well ! ! !
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2012, 07:06:46 am »

What is behind the coolers? Looks like writing.
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2012, 08:09:47 am »

What is behind the coolers? Looks like writing.

Like we often see on signs this size it's what I think is called a "Privilege" area.
Typically it would say something like Sonnys Deli or Delicatessen or Meats or anything like that.
This has that area and it does have the shops name.
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