Antique Railroad Signs Questions, Pleas Help

[mdscott1975]

Hello, Im new to this forum. I'll admit I'm not much of a train enthusiest, but was looking for some guidence from someone who is. I purchased a very old home (1880's) in central Pennsylvania a few years ago. I've recently found a what appears to be a very old train station sign. The sign itself is probably 5 feet long, 2 feet high and probably weighs close to 200 lbs. I believe the sign is cast iron. It has raised letters and boarder and has a pennsylvania "keystone" shape at the top middle portion of the sign.

I can't find anything like it on the internet. I've been told by several antique dealers that the sign may be worth thousands of dollars if not more.

Does anyone out there know anything about these types of signs? How I could have it appraised? I know nothing about antiques, so i don't want to be taken advantage of.

[John H-T]

Welcome to the Forum mdscott1975.

Sadly I cannot comment on signs from the USA. Something of this nature would be quite valuable in the UK and it would be relatively easy to get a valuation as we have regular railway auctions. Perhaps you have the same thing in the USA.

Look forward to hearing about how you get on.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[pre65]

Try contacting the local paper of the station town. They might find some history for you.

Have you a photo, or what is the station name ?

[mdscott1975]

Villanova Station outside of Philadelphia on the Main Line.