Richmond Auctions is proud to present our 2023 Premier Two-Day Advertising Auction on September 15-16, 2023.
This multi-day sale features an incredible assortment of Petroliana, Automobilia and Soda/Country Store advertising pieces with select items from three world class collections. The auction contains over 800 lots consisting of neon signs, porcelain signs, tin signs, advertising displays, gas pumps, gas pump globes, clocks and oil cans.
The Spomer Classics Collection presents an outstanding selection of rare neon signs, porcelain signs, neon dealership clocks and gas pump globes. Marv and Jeanine Spomer assembled a top shelf collection of advertising and classic cars that were on display in their museum in Worthington, MN. This is their second offering of items brought to market by Richmond Auctions.
The Vernon Walker Collection features an exceptional grouping of neon and porcelain signs. Known throughout the hobby for years, Vernon Walker amassed a world class collection of rare, high-condition pieces that we are very pleased to bring to market.
The Kevin Looney & Linda Smith Collection is renowned for having a passion of everything soda and Sinclair. This is their second offering of items brought to market by Richmond Auctions.
DATE & TIME
Online bidding is currently open. Live in person bidding starts on September 15, 2023 at 10 AM EST. Doors open at 8 AM.
PREVIEW
The auction preview is Thursday, September 14, 2023 between 10 AM and 5 PM EST. To schedule a viewing prior to this date, please contact Jordan at (864) 991-5949 ext. 6 or jordan@richmondauctions.com.
ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS
To place absentee bids or schedule a phone bid, please contact Heather ASAP at (864) 991-5949 ext. 1 or heather@richmondauctions.com.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
15% on Bid.RichmondAuctions.com, the Richmond Auctions App, or in person.
20% on LiveAuctioneers and Proxibid.
PAYMENTS
We accept credit cards, cashier's checks, wire transfers and cash at pick up. A 15% buyer's premium (20% on Proxibid or LiveAuctioneers) will be added to all sales. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Items purchased from Richmond Auctions LLC are subject to all state and local taxes unless appropriate tax-exempt forms are filed with Richmond LLC. Online buyers will receive an invoice via email at the conclusion of the auction.
SHIPPING
All items are eligible for FREE delivery to the 2023 Fall Hershey Flea Market & Car Corral in Hershey, PA. Pick-up will be available at the conclusion of each auction date. Richmond Auctions offers in-house shipping for online purchases. If you need to arrange shipping or pick up, please contact Seth at (864) 991-5949 ext. 3 or Mason at ext. 4.
LODGING
Contact Heather at (864) 991-5949 ext. 1 or heather@richmondauctions.com to reserve your room at the Richmond Auctions discounted rate. The host hotel is:
Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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10' The Gray Line Sight Seeing Tours SSP 3 Piece Bus Sign - 8.5

181
10' The Gray Line Sight Seeing Tours SSP 3 Piece Bus Sign - 8.5
Sold
$1,000
1940 Canadian Drink Coca-Cola Here DSP Flange Sign - 8.75 & 8.5

182
1940 Canadian Drink Coca-Cola Here DSP Flange Sign - 8.75 & 8.5
Sold
$1,300
Mission Orange Makes Thirst A Pleasure SST Sign w/ 6 Pack - 8.75

183
Mission Orange Makes Thirst A Pleasure SST Sign w/ 6 Pack - 8.75
Sold
$900
1953 Drink Cherry Smash "A True Fruit Blend" SST Bubble Sign - 8.5

184
1953 Drink Cherry Smash "A True Fruit Blend" SST Bubble Sign - 8.5
Sold
$4,000
Sillers Paints California Color Curved SSP Sign - 8.25

185
Sillers Paints California Color Curved SSP Sign - 8.25
Sold
$1,900
BPS Paints DSP Flange Sign w/ Dual Logos - 9

186
BPS Paints DSP Flange Sign w/ Dual Logos - 9
Sold
$3,000
Loomis Armored Car Service Die Cut SSP Sign - 9

187
Loomis Armored Car Service Die Cut SSP Sign - 9
Sold
$3,000
1968 Gulf Gasoline Motor Oils SST Sign - 8.25

188
1968 Gulf Gasoline Motor Oils SST Sign - 8.25
Sold
$2,400
American Brakeblok "Safe-Stop Brake Service DST Flange Sign - 8 & 7.75

189
American Brakeblok "Safe-Stop Brake Service DST Flange Sign - 8 & 7.75
Sold
$3,600
1937 Texaco the "Furfural'd Film" Does It SST Sign - 8.25

190
1937 Texaco the "Furfural'd Film" Does It SST Sign - 8.25
Sold
$2,000
1954 7up DST Flange Sign w/ Swimmer Girl Bottle - 8.9 & 8.5

191
1954 7up DST Flange Sign w/ Swimmer Girl Bottle - 8.9 & 8.5
Sold
$3,800
1937 Drink Orange Crush SST Sign w/ Crushy & Bottle Logo - 8

192
1937 Drink Orange Crush SST Sign w/ Crushy & Bottle Logo - 8
Sold
$1,600
Have a Coke Shop Refreshed w/ Arrow Lighted Sign by Neon Products Inc. - 8

193
Have a Coke Shop Refreshed w/ Arrow Lighted Sign by Neon Products Inc. - 8
Sold
$1,000
Drink Lime Cola 5 Cents "Cooling Satisfying" SST Sign - 8.25

194
Drink Lime Cola 5 Cents "Cooling Satisfying" SST Sign - 8.25
Sold
$1,400
BPS Paint "For Better Results" DSP Die Cut Sign - 9 & 8.9

195
BPS Paint "For Better Results" DSP Die Cut Sign - 9 & 8.9
Sold
$950
Champlin Hi-V-I Motor Oil "Ground Or In The Sky" DSP Sign - 8.75

197
Champlin Hi-V-I Motor Oil "Ground Or In The Sky" DSP Sign - 8.75
Sold
$850
Independent Garagemen's Association of Texas DSP Sign & Hanger - 9C & 8.9

198
Independent Garagemen's Association of Texas DSP Sign & Hanger - 9C & 8.9
Sold
$1,100
1959-1960 Lot of 4 Texaco Sky Chief w/ Petrox SSP Gas Pump Plate Signs - 9

199
1959-1960 Lot of 4 Texaco Sky Chief w/ Petrox SSP Gas Pump Plate Signs - 9
Sold
$900
1955-1962 Lot of 5 Texaco Fire Chief SSP Gas Pump Plate Signs - 9

200
1955-1962 Lot of 5 Texaco Fire Chief SSP Gas Pump Plate Signs - 9
Sold
$900
6' Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco SSP Thermometer Sign - 8

201
6' Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco SSP Thermometer Sign - 8
Sold
$2,200
SWP Sherwin Williams Paints "Cover the Earth" Embossed Die Cut SSP Sign - 9

202
SWP Sherwin Williams Paints "Cover the Earth" Embossed Die Cut SSP Sign - 9
Sold
$2,800
SWP Sherwin Williams Paints Cover the Earth DSP Flange Sign - 8.5 & 8.25

203
SWP Sherwin Williams Paints Cover the Earth DSP Flange Sign - 8.5 & 8.25
Sold
$1,500
Drink Ward's Orange Crush Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle - 9

204
Drink Ward's Orange Crush Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle - 9
Sold
$2,400
The Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company DSP Sign - 8.9 & 8.75

205
The Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company DSP Sign - 8.9 & 8.75
Sold
$1,600
Willys Courtesy Service DST Sign & Hanger - 8.25 & 8

206
Willys Courtesy Service DST Sign & Hanger - 8.25 & 8
Sold
$3,400
Buick Valve In Head Motor Cars SST Smaltz Sign Brock Motor Co. Bristow - 6.75

207
Buick Valve In Head Motor Cars SST Smaltz Sign Brock Motor Co. Bristow - 6.75
Sold
$2,200
Early White Trucks Dealer Wooden Sign - 7.25

208
Early White Trucks Dealer Wooden Sign - 7.25
Sold
$1,900
12" Sinclair Opaline SSP Lubester Sign - 7.5

209
12" Sinclair Opaline SSP Lubester Sign - 7.5
Sold
$1,200
Conoco Super Motor Oil DSP Sign - 9.25 & 8.9

210
Conoco Super Motor Oil DSP Sign - 9.25 & 8.9
Sold
$1,500
Squeeze Satisfying Orange Drink Tin Flange Sign - 8 & 6.9

211
Squeeze Satisfying Orange Drink Tin Flange Sign - 8 & 6.9
Sold
$1,600
Sealtest Ice Cream Clover Farms DSP Curb Sign - 7.5 & 7.25

212
Sealtest Ice Cream Clover Farms DSP Curb Sign - 7.5 & 7.25
Sold
$750
Gillette Blue Blades DSP Flange Sign w/ Razor - 8.25 & 8

213
Gillette Blue Blades DSP Flange Sign w/ Razor - 8.25 & 8
Sold
$2,800
Ma's Old Fashioned Root Beer 5 Cents SST Sign w/ 6 Pack - 8.5

214
Ma's Old Fashioned Root Beer 5 Cents SST Sign w/ 6 Pack - 8.5
Sold
$1,600
Your Car Needs Gulflex Registered Lubrication SST Sign - 7.5

215
Your Car Needs Gulflex Registered Lubrication SST Sign - 7.5
Sold
$2,000
Cooper "Armored-Cord" Tires DST Sign - 8.9 & 8.75

216
Cooper "Armored-Cord" Tires DST Sign - 8.9 & 8.75
Sold
$3,600