Another NEHI Sign - Is real or repro??

[davethebirdman]

Hi Guys - Don't know why but have managed to pick up two NEHI signs in the last cuople of weeks.

This one is in good condition.. A little rust around the edges but all the securing holes are fine..

Not sure if its real or repro... Its embossed but with no makers writing on the back... Either way it looks cool on the wall.

Anyone have a guess at the age???

Dave

[coke_and_stuff]

If its embossed tin, it more than likely is real, considered a tin tacker sign.

Joey

[Kilroy]

And the leg as part of the ad places it mid 1930's , early 40's.

The movie "A Christmas Story" doesn't explain it, but  in the original story, the Old man won the leg lamp from a contest sponsored by Nehi Soda
NeHi... knee High...

OH....Fra gi le...why it must be Italian!

[aspbear]

Dave I have a couple of these also, I thought they were repop's but not sure.  Does the rust around the edges looks almost like it was planned to rust with a certain flow. I hope they are orginal but I kinda believe they are repop's but still very nice signs that look good displayed.

[mznb1u]

Legs!?!?  I think back then those would be called a great set of gams!