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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Wolfe Dairies Milk 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo

181
Wolfe Dairies Milk 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
Sold
$1,200
NOS 1965 Drink Frostie Root Beer Embossed SST Sign

182
NOS 1965 Drink Frostie Root Beer Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,600
NOS Drink Frostie Root Beer Bottlecap Sign w/ Original Crate & Paper

183
NOS Drink Frostie Root Beer Bottlecap Sign w/ Original Crate & Paper
Sold
$6,250
NOS Drink Double Cola It's Wonderful Embossed SST Sign & Original Paper

184
NOS Drink Double Cola It's Wonderful Embossed SST Sign & Original Paper
Sold
$3,800
NOS 1952 Double Cola SST Bubble Sign w/ Original Crate

185
NOS 1952 Double Cola SST Bubble Sign w/ Original Crate
Sold
$4,000
Heinz Soups 2 Minute Service SST Sign w/ Waiters

186
Heinz Soups 2 Minute Service SST Sign w/ Waiters
Sold
$1,000
Drink Coca-Cola Take Home a Carton Embossed SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
187
Drink Coca-Cola Take Home a Carton Embossed SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
Sold
$1,600
Rare Eskimo Pie Die Cut Ice Cream SS Porcelain Sign

189
Rare Eskimo Pie Die Cut Ice Cream SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,000
NOS Double Cola Die Cut SST Sign w/ Original Paper

190
NOS Double Cola Die Cut SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$5,500
1954 Enjoy Coca-Cola in Bottles DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle

191
1954 Enjoy Coca-Cola in Bottles DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$2,800
Ice Cold Cherry Blossoms Sold Here Die Cut DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle

192
Ice Cold Cherry Blossoms Sold Here Die Cut DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$2,600
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SS Porcelain Sign

193
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,800
Prestolite The Battery With A Kick Sales & Service SST Sign w/ Graphics

194
Prestolite The Battery With A Kick Sales & Service SST Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$3,400
Cities Service Tires Batteries Vertical Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

195
Cities Service Tires Batteries Vertical Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,600
1941 Dunlop Tires Vertical Embossed SST Sign

196
1941 Dunlop Tires Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$1,300
Hood Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Flagman Logo

197
Hood Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Flagman Logo
Sold
$4,000
Champion Spark Plug Service Vertical SST Sign

198
Champion Spark Plug Service Vertical SST Sign
Sold
$3,000
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil Vertical SS Porcelain Sign

199
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,600
1950 Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Seal Logo

200
1950 Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Seal Logo
Sold
$1,600
22" Shellane Gas Service DS Porcelain Flange Sign w/ Clam Shell Logo

201
22" Shellane Gas Service DS Porcelain Flange Sign w/ Clam Shell Logo
Sold
$6,500
Newhall Gasoline Refining Co "Best by Test" DS Masonite Sign w/ Car Graphics California

202
Newhall Gasoline Refining Co "Best by Test" DS Masonite Sign w/ Car Graphics California
Sold
$8,000
Seaside Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Seagull

203
Seaside Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Seagull
Sold
$4,400
Gilmore Lion Head Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

204
Gilmore Lion Head Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,600
General Ethyl Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

205
General Ethyl Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$4,600
Union Oil Company of California Gasoline 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Shield Logo

206
Union Oil Company of California Gasoline 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Shield Logo
Sold
$3,600
Sunset Gasoline Pacific Oil Co. 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Graphics

207
Sunset Gasoline Pacific Oil Co. 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$5,000
Unique Pep Boys Die Cut Tire Salesman 2-Piece Cookie Cutter Sign

208
Unique Pep Boys Die Cut Tire Salesman 2-Piece Cookie Cutter Sign
Sold
$6,000
Veedol Flying A 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Tombstone Sign

209
Veedol Flying A 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Tombstone Sign
Sold
$2,000
Hancock Gasoline No Smoking Stop Motor SS Porcelain Sign w/ Detailed Rooster

210
Hancock Gasoline No Smoking Stop Motor SS Porcelain Sign w/ Detailed Rooster
Sold
$2,400
12' Hancock Gasoline Horizontal 2-Piece SS Porcelain Sign

212
12' Hancock Gasoline Horizontal 2-Piece SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,800
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Red Stop Light

213
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Red Stop Light
Sold
$2,000
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Black Stop Light

214
Signal Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Black Stop Light
Sold
$4,000
General Gasoline & Lubricants 30" DS Porcelain Sign

215
General Gasoline & Lubricants 30" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,600
Standard Products 30" Cloud SS Porcelain Sign

216
Standard Products 30" Cloud SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,600