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.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
15% in-person, Bid.RichmondAuctions.com or the Richmond Auctions App. 20% on LiveAuctioneers or 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
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
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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1947 McCoy Invader Hollywood Spring & Axle Tether Car

145
1947 McCoy Invader Hollywood Spring & Axle Tether Car
Sold
$1,300
1949 Norman Dooling Tucson Arizona Arrow Tether Car

146
1949 Norman Dooling Tucson Arizona Arrow Tether Car
Sold
$1,600
1939 Dooling Streamliner Tether Car by Charles Nagler

147
1939 Dooling Streamliner Tether Car by Charles Nagler
Sold
$2,000
1946 Norman Dooling Tucson Arizona F Tether Car

152
1946 Norman Dooling Tucson Arizona F Tether Car
Sold
$1,900
Sugardale Fine Meats 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Pig Graphics

157
Sugardale Fine Meats 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Pig Graphics
Sold
$1,800
Mercury Watch Time 18" Neon Advertising Clock

158
Mercury Watch Time 18" Neon Advertising Clock
Sold
$2,200
Drink Cheer Up Sparkling Lemon-Lime 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

159
Drink Cheer Up Sparkling Lemon-Lime 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,200
A&W Root Beer 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Bullseye

160
A&W Root Beer 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Bullseye
Sold
$2,600
Hester Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

161
Hester Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$2,000
A&W Root Beer Island of Refreshment 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

162
A&W Root Beer Island of Refreshment 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,600
Von Allmen Bros. Dairy Foods 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

163
Von Allmen Bros. Dairy Foods 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$600
David Berg & Co. Chicago 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Hotdog

164
David Berg & Co. Chicago 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Hotdog
Sold
$1,500
Holland Custard Ice Cream 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

165
Holland Custard Ice Cream 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,200
RC Royal Crown Cola 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Crowns

166
RC Royal Crown Cola 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Crowns
Sold
$1,900
Time to Paint Use Witte's 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

167
Time to Paint Use Witte's 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,300
Coleman's Whole Hog Sausage 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

168
Coleman's Whole Hog Sausage 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$2,200
BA Dry Charge Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

169
BA Dry Charge Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,800
Phillips 66 Tires Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

170
Phillips 66 Tires Batteries 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,400
Royal Crest All Star Dairy 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Hopalong Cassidy

171
Royal Crest All Star Dairy 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Hopalong Cassidy
Sold
$1,700
White Cap Beer 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

172
White Cap Beer 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,300
Wagner Lockheed "Safe Brakes Protect Lives" 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

173
Wagner Lockheed "Safe Brakes Protect Lives" 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,000
Pearl Lager Beer 18" Octagon Neon Advertising Clock

174
Pearl Lager Beer 18" Octagon Neon Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,800
New Giant Tires 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

175
New Giant Tires 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,800
Lowe Brothers Paints 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

176
Lowe Brothers Paints 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,100
Rare Pasquale's 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Chef Logo

177
Rare Pasquale's 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Chef Logo
Sold
$4,800
Giant Tires Better Tire for Less 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

178
Giant Tires Better Tire for Less 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$1,500
Tuxedo Feeds 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

179
Tuxedo Feeds 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,000
Phillips 66 Philgas 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock

180
Phillips 66 Philgas 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock
Sold
$2,200