hello new guy here ;) NEED any input on this sign .pics included

[Mill Creek Taxidermy]

Anyone have any info on this Western Union (Telg'h)Telegraph Co. Sign made of brass???  Thank you !!!!!Rick

[Rauville]

Welcome!

Neat piece...but not really a sign. Actually it's a shipping or ownership stencil to be laid down on a wooden box or barrel head and brushed over with stencil ink. The subject matter would make this one more collectible.

[mart]

That's what it looks like to me too Rauville !! Or a stencil to make signs !!

[Mill Creek Taxidermy]

Right yea I guess I really didn't mean "sign" , knew it was some sort of template. You think its worth anything more than scrap lol? Thanks for your input guys! Rick

[mart]

Sure could be !!

[VoodooDolly]

Hi, Mill Creek. 

It's tough with this, because Western Union Telegraph Co. existed in a pretty large span of time, so pin-pointing a date on this is tough.  How much would you get for it in scrap?  My suspicion is that someone would want this -- it's pretty cool, don't you think? What are the dimensions? 

[mart]

You could use the template to make your own repro signs and sell them on ebay if its big enough !!

[VoodooDolly]

You could use the template to make your own repro signs and sell them on ebay if its big enough !!

I was thinking that too, Mart!  Shabby chic some benches, crates, whatever and stencil that on there... 

[mart]

Old rusty barn tin,,stencil the sign but not too well, (it needs to look worn) drill a couple of holes at the top and use old baling wire to make a hanger !!

[frogpatch]

Mart, Do you want to compete in the Chinese knock off competition? Sounds like you would be good at it.

[mart]

Ha !!  I would win !!