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anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:25 am
by marcusthemoose
hi guys, bought this today in a junk shop. it is painted/printed in reverse on glass. the guy in the shop didnt know what it was/where it came from, but reckoned it is from the 1920s or 30s, but i suspect it could be from anywhen up to the late fifties.
i intend to make a light box to illuminate it and use it as a floor lamp
anyway here she is
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also with a 50p piece placed on to give you an idea of size
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Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:44 am
by irmscher
Looks more 80,s 90,s with the colour shading and print and also lettering is modern . i am sure there used to be a dealers called this???

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:33 am
by ASL642
They serviced loud speakers, PA systems - gear used in discos, amps etc.

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:42 am
by MarkyB

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:06 am
by marcusthemoose
thanks for the replies guys
i think it unlikely it is american considering the fragility of it. i looked into mackie dj equipment, and they started in 1984, but i cant see the style of the sign really fitting with their business style.?
as for the age, it may be 80s or 90s, but it just doesnt have that sort of look, unless someone was deliberately trying to make it look older, as the colours are fairly dull. there is a car dealership in scotland by this name, but seeing as i bought it in portsmouth, is it likely to have travelled all that way?

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:14 am
by irmscher
Its just the style of the lettering its too modern

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:39 am
by ASL642

Re: anyone know what MACKIE is?

Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:33 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
It is DEFINITELY pre-1950s and possibly of U.S. origin. Apart from that I can't say any more.