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Day 1 - Premier Advertising Auction feat. The Jay Barkheimer Collection & Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection
Live Auction
Live bidding began: Feb 1, 2024 at 10 AM EST
1451 Donaldson Road, Greenville, SC 29605 | 456 Lots

Richmond Auctions is proud to present our 2024 Premier Three-Day Advertising Auction on February 1-3, 2024 featuring the Jay Barkheimer Collection and Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection. This multi-day sale features an incredible assortment of Petroliana, Automobilia, Soda, Country Store and Farming advertising memorabilia. The auction contains over 1350 lots consisting of neon signs, porcelain signs, tin signs, advertising displays, gas pumps, gas pump globes, clocks, oil cans and tether cars.

The Jay Barkheimer Collection – Considered to be one of the most substantial and diverse advertising memorabilia collections to ever be sold at one time, Jay’s collection features rare and high condition items that span multiple genres from gas/oil, soda, automobilia, country store and farming/agriculture.

The Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection - Dick’s collection is one of, if not the best collection of tether cars ever brought to market. These immaculate and stunning cars range from pre-war to late-model productions by the greatest manufacturers and builders to ever produce these works of art. Among these fine racers, you will find names such as: McCoy, Dooling, Matthews Foundry Co., Duro-Matic, Sturm, Rodzy Hot Rod, Dick McCoy, Randy Giovenale, Stanley Hiller, Bunch, Curly Glover, Don Edmunds, Ed Tate, Melcraft, George Casselberry, Tony Orlando, Bremer, Duesenberg, Jake La Motta, Charles Nagler, Herb Singe, Marvin Reichart, Jocko Johnson, and Jiro Shimanti.

DATE & TIME
Online bidding is now open. Live in person bidding starts at 10 AM EST on each day, February 1-3, 2024. Doors open at 8 AM on each day.

PREVIEW
The auction preview is Wednesday, January 31, 2024 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.

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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.

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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 Mason at (864) 991-5949 ext. 5.

LODGING
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Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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NOS Wolf's Head Marine Oils SST Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
NOS Wolf's Head Marine Oils SST Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
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NOS Wolf's Head Marine Oils SST Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
Sold
$1,000
NOS 1968 Wolf's Head Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
NOS 1968 Wolf's Head Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
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NOS 1968 Wolf's Head Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
Sold
$1,500
Here's Your Seven Up "Fresh Up" Vertical SST Sign w/ Hand & Bottle
Here's Your Seven Up "Fresh Up" Vertical SST Sign w/ Hand & Bottle
3
Here's Your Seven Up "Fresh Up" Vertical SST Sign w/ Hand & Bottle
Sold
$2,400
1953 22.5" Drink Coca-Cola Ice Cold DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
1953 22.5" Drink Coca-Cola Ice Cold DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
4
1953 22.5" Drink Coca-Cola Ice Cold DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$850
Dependable Champion Spark Plug Service DST Flange Sign
Dependable Champion Spark Plug Service DST Flange Sign
5
Dependable Champion Spark Plug Service DST Flange Sign
Sold
$750
Clean Rest Rooms DS Porcelain Sign
Clean Rest Rooms DS Porcelain Sign
6
Clean Rest Rooms DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,900
Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
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Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,000
Perfect Fit International Clothes Tailoring Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Perfect Fit International Clothes Tailoring Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
8
Perfect Fit International Clothes Tailoring Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$1,400
1947 Gillette Tires A Bear for Wear Batteries Accessories Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
1947 Gillette Tires A Bear for Wear Batteries Accessories Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
9
1947 Gillette Tires A Bear for Wear Batteries Accessories Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,200
NOS 1942 Delco Batteries Vertical SS Masonite Sign w/ Wood Frame & Original Box
NOS 1942 Delco Batteries Vertical SS Masonite Sign w/ Wood Frame & Original Box
10
NOS 1942 Delco Batteries Vertical SS Masonite Sign w/ Wood Frame & Original Box
Sold
$3,000
NOS Use Invader Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign
NOS Use Invader Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign
11
NOS Use Invader Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$4,800
NOS Pennzoil Sound Your Z Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
NOS Pennzoil Sound Your Z Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
12
NOS Pennzoil Sound Your Z Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,400
Red Crown Gasoline Polarine Motor Oil 6' SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Red Crown Gasoline Polarine Motor Oil 6' SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
13
Red Crown Gasoline Polarine Motor Oil 6' SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Sold
$4,400
Lee Tires Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Lee Tires Vertical Embossed SST Sign
14
Lee Tires Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
Firestone 6' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Firestone 6' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
15
Firestone 6' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,200
Gould Battery Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Gould Battery Vertical Embossed SST Sign
16
Gould Battery Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$1,600
NOS 27.5" Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
NOS 27.5" Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
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NOS 27.5" Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
Sold
$6,000
NOS Enjoy Bireley's Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
NOS Enjoy Bireley's Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
18
NOS Enjoy Bireley's Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$2,000
Drink Double Cola SST Horizontal Arrow Sign
Drink Double Cola SST Horizontal Arrow Sign
19
Drink Double Cola SST Horizontal Arrow Sign
Sold
$2,000
Nehi Soda SST Embossed Tacker Sign w/ Bottle & Leg
Nehi Soda SST Embossed Tacker Sign w/ Bottle & Leg
20
Nehi Soda SST Embossed Tacker Sign w/ Bottle & Leg
Sold
$5,500
Enjoy Orange Crush DST Flange Sign w/ Bottlecap Logo
Enjoy Orange Crush DST Flange Sign w/ Bottlecap Logo
21
Enjoy Orange Crush DST Flange Sign w/ Bottlecap Logo
Sold
$1,800
NOS 17.75" Switch to Squirt Never an After-thirst DST Flange Sign
NOS 17.75" Switch to Squirt Never an After-thirst DST Flange Sign
22
NOS 17.75" Switch to Squirt Never an After-thirst DST Flange Sign
Sold
$750
Drink Double Cola Die Cut Cardboard Sign w/ Lady Glass & Bottle Graphics
Drink Double Cola Die Cut Cardboard Sign w/ Lady Glass & Bottle Graphics
23
Drink Double Cola Die Cut Cardboard Sign w/ Lady Glass & Bottle Graphics
Sold
$900
Drink Royal Crown Cola DST Flange Sign
Drink Royal Crown Cola DST Flange Sign
24
Drink Royal Crown Cola DST Flange Sign
Sold
$800
Johnson Motor Oil Early 1 Gallon Metal Can
Johnson Motor Oil Early 1 Gallon Metal Can
25
Johnson Motor Oil Early 1 Gallon Metal Can
Sold
$650
Early Johnson Oil Refining 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Early Johnson Oil Refining 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
26
Early Johnson Oil Refining 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Sold
$550
Johnson Cup Grease Metal 1 Pound Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Johnson Cup Grease Metal 1 Pound Can w/ Time Tells Logo
27
Johnson Cup Grease Metal 1 Pound Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$375
Johnson Time Tells Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Logo
Johnson Time Tells Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Logo
28
Johnson Time Tells Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$500
Johnson Oils 1 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Johnson Oils 1 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
29
Johnson Oils 1 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Sold
$900
Johnson Breeze Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Johnson Breeze Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Time Tells Logo
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Johnson Breeze Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$800
Johnson Surface Cleaner 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo
Johnson Surface Cleaner 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo
31
Johnson Surface Cleaner 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$250
Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
32
Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Sold
$200
Johnson Oils Centralene 5 Gallon Square Motor Oil Can w/ Early Automobile
Johnson Oils Centralene 5 Gallon Square Motor Oil Can w/ Early Automobile
33
Johnson Oils Centralene 5 Gallon Square Motor Oil Can w/ Early Automobile
Sold
$850
Johnson Brilliant Bronze 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Johnson Brilliant Bronze 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
34
Johnson Brilliant Bronze 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Sold
$175
Johnson Fly Foe 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
Johnson Fly Foe 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
35
Johnson Fly Foe 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$700
Johnson Motor Oil 20 Pound Gear Lubricant Metal Can w/ Logo
Johnson Motor Oil 20 Pound Gear Lubricant Metal Can w/ Logo
36
Johnson Motor Oil 20 Pound Gear Lubricant Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$200
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