We have Neon Clocks For Sale and Neon Signs for Sale.
A brief article on the history of neon signs is below.
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Most neon signs were extremely large outdoor signs used to attract attention from quite a
distance. Since these large signs are almost impossible for the collector to transport, now-a-days,
window neon signs and neon clocks are popular among collectors.
Most neon signs are made by hand. The fragile glass tube is bent by hand and an inert gas is
sealed in the air tight tube. When electrified at a high voltage, the gas gives off a color. Neon gas
gives off an orange/red color. Argon gas gives off a blue color. Other colors are the result of
tinting the glass or adding other chemicals to the inside. A transformer is used to achieve the
voltage necessary to make the gas light up.
For a list of Neon Signs for Sale scroll to the top of the page.
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Ken DurhamHistory of Neon
Created in France by Georges Claude in the early 1900s, neon signs became extremely popular
throughout Europe in the 1920s. They were first used in 1923 by a Los Angeles Packard
automobile dealer. Their attention getting features quickly assured their popularity.
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