Return to RICHMONDAUCTIONS.COM
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.

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
Read More
Download our free app!
Place bids and manage your account from anywhere.
Wolfe Dairies Milk 15" Double Bubble Advertising Clock w/ Logo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Drink Sun Crest DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Drink Sun Crest DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
188
Drink Sun Crest DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$1,700
Rare Eskimo Pie Die Cut Ice Cream SS Porcelain Sign
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RPM Motor Oil 28" DS Porcelain Sign
RPM Motor Oil 28" DS Porcelain Sign
211
RPM Motor Oil 28" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,400
12' Hancock Gasoline Horizontal 2-Piece SS Porcelain Sign
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
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
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
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
Standard Products 30" Cloud SS Porcelain Sign
216
Standard Products 30" Cloud SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,600
Per Page:
/ 13