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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6' Sinclair H-C Gasoline DSP Sign & Original Ring - 8.9

500
6' Sinclair H-C Gasoline DSP Sign & Original Ring - 8.9
Sold
$5,500
1933 Drink Coca Cola Delicious and Refreshing "Luncheonette" DSP Sign & Frame - 9C

501
1933 Drink Coca Cola Delicious and Refreshing "Luncheonette" DSP Sign & Frame - 9C
Sold
$6,500
36" Stag Beer SSP Neon Sign Skin w/ Deer Logo - 8.75

502
36" Stag Beer SSP Neon Sign Skin w/ Deer Logo - 8.75
Sold
$7,500
Rare Enjoy Borden's Ice Cream w/ Elsie DSP Curb Sign - 8.25

503
Rare Enjoy Borden's Ice Cream w/ Elsie DSP Curb Sign - 8.25
Sold
$3,800
Hamm's Beer "From the Land of Sky Blue Waters" DSP Sign & Frame - 8.75

504
Hamm's Beer "From the Land of Sky Blue Waters" DSP Sign & Frame - 8.75
Sold
$4,200
5' Richfield Gasoline DSP ID Sign - 9.25 & 9C

505
5' Richfield Gasoline DSP ID Sign - 9.25 & 9C
Sold
$25,000
12" Signal Ethyl Gasoline SSP Pump Plate Sign - 9

506
12" Signal Ethyl Gasoline SSP Pump Plate Sign - 9
Sold
$2,400
1930s Hertz Rent-A-Car Drivurself System DSP Sign - 8.25 & 7.5

507
1930s Hertz Rent-A-Car Drivurself System DSP Sign - 8.25 & 7.5
Sold
$6,000
Early Fisk Tires DSP Flange Sign - 9 & 8.9

508
Early Fisk Tires DSP Flange Sign - 9 & 8.9
Sold
$2,800
5' Robot Aligning & Axle Straightening DSP w/ Logo - 9 & 8.5

509
5' Robot Aligning & Axle Straightening DSP w/ Logo - 9 & 8.5
Sold
$7,500
Drink Cheer Up SSP Neon Sign w/ Bottle - 9.25

510
Drink Cheer Up SSP Neon Sign w/ Bottle - 9.25
Sold
$40,000
Sun Drop Golden Girl Cola Refreshing As A Cup Of Coffee Embossed SST Sign - 8.75

511
Sun Drop Golden Girl Cola Refreshing As A Cup Of Coffee Embossed SST Sign - 8.75
Sold
$5,500
48" Old Fort Feeds "Famous for Feeds" SSP Sign - 9

512
48" Old Fort Feeds "Famous for Feeds" SSP Sign - 9
Sold
$4,200
Campbell's Tomato Soup Curved SSP Sign w/ Bracket - 8.5

513
Campbell's Tomato Soup Curved SSP Sign w/ Bracket - 8.5
Sold
$6,000
Carhartt's Pants Overalls & Gloves Curved SSP Sign w/ Bracket - 7.5

514
Carhartt's Pants Overalls & Gloves Curved SSP Sign w/ Bracket - 7.5
Sold
$4,800
NOS The Ferguson System DSP Sign w/ Hood & Original Crate - 9.25

515
NOS The Ferguson System DSP Sign w/ Hood & Original Crate - 9.25
Sold
$17,500
12" Sinclair Opaline SSP Lubester Plate Sign - 8.9

517
12" Sinclair Opaline SSP Lubester Plate Sign - 8.9
Sold
$1,800
Early Ford Automobiles Wooden Thermometer & Model T Graphic - 8.5

518
Early Ford Automobiles Wooden Thermometer & Model T Graphic - 8.5
Sold
$2,400
Gilmore Red Lion Gasoline Framed Paper Poster - 8

519
Gilmore Red Lion Gasoline Framed Paper Poster - 8
Sold
$800
Incredible 7' Coca Cola City Drugs DSP Neon Sign Montgomery Alabama - 9.5 & 9.25

520
Incredible 7' Coca Cola City Drugs DSP Neon Sign Montgomery Alabama - 9.5 & 9.25
Sold
$100,000
NOS Coca Cola Policeman "Drink Coca Cola" Thank You Resume Speed DST Sign - 9.25

521
NOS Coca Cola Policeman "Drink Coca Cola" Thank You Resume Speed DST Sign - 9.25
Sold
$5,000
5' Coca Cola Fountain Rexall Drug Multi-Piece DSP Sign - 9C & 8.9

522
5' Coca Cola Fountain Rexall Drug Multi-Piece DSP Sign - 9C & 8.9
Sold
$7,000
Falstaff Beer "The Choicest Product of the Brewers' Art" DSP Neon Sign - 8.5
523
Falstaff Beer "The Choicest Product of the Brewers' Art" DSP Neon Sign - 8.5
Sold
$6,000
Singer Sewing Machines DSP Sign - 9 & 8.75

524
Singer Sewing Machines DSP Sign - 9 & 8.75
Sold
$5,000
Extremely Rare 40" Clipper Gasoline DSP Sign - 8.75 & 7.9

525
Extremely Rare 40" Clipper Gasoline DSP Sign - 8.75 & 7.9
Sold
$100,000
42" Hudson Parts & Service Die Cut DSP Sign - 8.9

526
42" Hudson Parts & Service Die Cut DSP Sign - 8.9
Sold
$5,500
42" Pure Oil Company Gasoline DSP Sign - 9.5 & 9.25

527
42" Pure Oil Company Gasoline DSP Sign - 9.5 & 9.25
Sold
$8,500
Power-Lube Motor Oil "Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger" DSP Sign - 8.75 & 8.25

528
Power-Lube Motor Oil "Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger" DSP Sign - 8.75 & 8.25
Sold
$7,500
24" Pontiac Factory Engineered Parts DSP Sign - 9

529
24" Pontiac Factory Engineered Parts DSP Sign - 9
Sold
$7,000
6' Oregon Chief Gasoline DSP ID Sign - 8.9 & 8.75

530
6' Oregon Chief Gasoline DSP ID Sign - 8.9 & 8.75
Sold
$45,000
NOS 48" Coca Cola SSP Button Sign w/ Bottle - 9.5

532
NOS 48" Coca Cola SSP Button Sign w/ Bottle - 9.5
Sold
$4,600
5' Esther Williams Living Pools SSP Sign w/ Mermaid & Tree Graphics - 8.75

533
5' Esther Williams Living Pools SSP Sign w/ Mermaid & Tree Graphics - 8.75
Sold
$3,400
Schlitz Beer On Draught 2 SSP Signs & Hanger - 9

534
Schlitz Beer On Draught 2 SSP Signs & Hanger - 9
Sold
$6,500
NOS 5' Chevrolet Super Service DSP Sign w/ Ring & Original Crate - 9.5+

535
NOS 5' Chevrolet Super Service DSP Sign w/ Ring & Original Crate - 9.5+
Sold
$40,000