Provenance & Authentication
Every Piece Tells a Story.
We Make Sure It's True.
Before any vintage sign enters our collection, it undergoes a rigorous five-step authentication process. Our reputation depends on the integrity of every item we offer — and so does your investment.
Our Process
Five Steps to Certainty
A meticulous, repeatable process that leaves nothing to chance.
Discovery & Sourcing
Every item is personally inspected on-site by our team across Europe and the United States. We never buy sight-unseen.
Expert Verification
History, originality, and condition are assessed by marque specialists and material experts with decades of experience.
Documentation
A full provenance trail is compiled — previous owners, service records, import/export documents, and historical context.
Professional Photography
Every angle, every detail captured in high-resolution. What you see in our listings is exactly what you receive.
Certificate of Authenticity
For select pieces, a signed Certificate of Authenticity is provided — documenting verified history, origin, and condition assessment.
Inspection Standards
What We Inspect
Different categories, equally uncompromising standards.
Condition Review
- Structural integrity and mounting readiness
- Paint, enamel, porcelain, or neon condition
- Originality of materials and components
- Restoration history and finish assessment
- Electrical safety review for illuminated pieces
- Display suitability and conservation notes
Vintage Signs
- Material authenticity (porcelain, enamel, neon)
- Era verification & period dating
- Manufacturer marks & stamp identification
- Condition grading (industry-standard scale)
- Restoration history & original finish assessment
- Provenance chain & ownership documentation
Our Guarantee
Our Commitment to
Transparency
We stand behind every item we offer. Thorough documentation, honest condition reporting, and direct access to our team — before, during, and after your purchase.
Detailed Condition Reports
Every item is accompanied by a thorough condition report with high-resolution photography — know exactly what you're acquiring.
Complete Documentation
Every piece ships with its full provenance file, condition report, and certificate.
Expert Consultation
Direct access to our specialists before, during, and after your purchase.
Insured Worldwide Shipping
Fully insured, climate-controlled transport from our facility to your door.
Questions About a Specific Piece?
Request a detailed provenance report, schedule a private viewing, or speak directly with one of our authentication specialists.
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