BOYCE MOTO METER RESTORATION RARE 2 SIDED FLANGE SIG (03/06/2011)...

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BOYCE MOTO METER RESTORATION RARE 2 SIDED FLANGE SIGN

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Sold Date: 03/06/2011
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Advertising

If you’re into automobilememorabilia, then no collection can be complete without this great 1917 Boyce Moto Meter two-sided flange from the past!

One look at the beautiful models face says it all - This unbelievable sign is the newest arrival here at RC Media, its built on thick 14-gauge steel and finished with our durable Porcelain Coat finish which is as durable as porcelain however, will not chip, rust or fade . If you're looking for details, look at the models fingers, we even removed the metal between her fingers and hand.

To our knowledge only two of the original Moto Meter signs still exist in the world, one is in a collection, and the other in a museum. This great sign was created using a digital restoration project where the original sign was photographed (in very rough condition) and after hundreds of hours in Photoshop, this is the result. As the provided images show - all the details and even a few errors on the original sign are retained in this unbelievable flange sign from the past. Due to it's rarity we decided to make a very small limited run of only 25 pieces, which many have already be spoken for. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to add one of these unbelievable pieces to your collection. Once these great signs are gone there will be no other. You can buy with confidence; RC Media Collectables is one of the largest vintage and modern sign dealers on the east coast, in addition, we offer a return policy on this item if you are not 100% satisfied with this item. This sign measures 20" x 19".

BOYCE MOTO METER COMPANY BIO

In 1912, George H. Townsend, president of the Moto Meter Co. Inc., began to manufacture the now collectible radiator motor temperature indicators. The Boyce Moto Meter products dominated the American motor vehicle industry for two decades when car manufactures such as Packard, Mercer and Stutz adopted these gauges as standard equipment. The company was so successful that a 1927 ad mentioned there was over 10 million of these gauges in operation.

In the early years of internal combustion engines when there was no coolants or pressurized systems it was necessary to run the engine temperature 170-180 degrees since if the water temperature over 212 degrees it would boil the water and result in over-heating. The Boyce thermometer sensor did not extend down into the water but actually measured water vapor temperature.

The result of this success was radiator caps with great graphics and details, which is the reason they are so collectable today. In the 30’s the Boyce Motor Meter gave way to in dash temperature meters. Since the design of modern cars at that time did not allow the gauges to be applicable.

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