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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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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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Goodrich Tires Best in the Long Run Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
Goodrich Tires Best in the Long Run Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
253
Goodrich Tires Best in the Long Run Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
254
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$1,900
Rare Johnson Brilliant Bronze SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Time Tells Logo
Rare Johnson Brilliant Bronze SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Time Tells Logo
255
Rare Johnson Brilliant Bronze SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$2,200
Goodrich Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Goodrich Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
256
Goodrich Tires Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,200
1953 Reach for Sunbeam Energy-Packed Bread Vertical SST Sign w/ Girl
1953 Reach for Sunbeam Energy-Packed Bread Vertical SST Sign w/ Girl
257
1953 Reach for Sunbeam Energy-Packed Bread Vertical SST Sign w/ Girl
Sold
$2,000
Autolite Batteries Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Autolite Batteries Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
258
Autolite Batteries Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,500
Miller Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Wood Frame
Miller Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Wood Frame
259
Miller Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Wood Frame
Sold
$2,400
Delco Batteries Vertical SST Sign
Delco Batteries Vertical SST Sign
260
Delco Batteries Vertical SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
Goodrich Tires Vertical SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Goodrich Tires Vertical SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
261
Goodrich Tires Vertical SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,800
Wolf's Head 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Wolf's Head 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
262
Wolf's Head 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,900
Delco Batteries SST Sign w/ Logo
Delco Batteries SST Sign w/ Logo
263
Delco Batteries SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,700
Purolator Oil Filter Vertical Curved SS Porcelain Sign
Purolator Oil Filter Vertical Curved SS Porcelain Sign
264
Purolator Oil Filter Vertical Curved SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,400
Freedom Perfect Motor Oil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Correct Base
Freedom Perfect Motor Oil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Correct Base
265
Freedom Perfect Motor Oil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Correct Base
Sold
$4,200
Chrysler Approved Service 30" DS Porcelain Sign
Chrysler Approved Service 30" DS Porcelain Sign
266
Chrysler Approved Service 30" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,600
Perfect Circle Piston Rings Look Out Oil Hog Embossed SST Sign
Perfect Circle Piston Rings Look Out Oil Hog Embossed SST Sign
267
Perfect Circle Piston Rings Look Out Oil Hog Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$3,200
Hupmobile Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Hupmobile Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
268
Hupmobile Service DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,600
Conoco Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Minuteman Graphics
Conoco Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Minuteman Graphics
269
Conoco Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Minuteman Graphics
Sold
$3,000
That Good Gulf Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
That Good Gulf Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
270
That Good Gulf Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$4,200
Oldsmobile Service 5' DS Porcelain Sign w/ World Logo
Oldsmobile Service 5' DS Porcelain Sign w/ World Logo
271
Oldsmobile Service 5' DS Porcelain Sign w/ World Logo
Sold
$3,800
Quaker State Embossed Horizontal SST Sign
Quaker State Embossed Horizontal SST Sign
272
Quaker State Embossed Horizontal SST Sign
Sold
$3,200
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped SST Sign
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped SST Sign
273
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
Texaco Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign
Texaco Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign
274
Texaco Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign
Sold
$4,600
Fisk Tires 8' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Fisk Tires 8' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
275
Fisk Tires 8' Vertical SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,400
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
276
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
Sold
$900
1958 Free Inspection We Install Maremont Mufflers Embossed SST Sign
1958 Free Inspection We Install Maremont Mufflers Embossed SST Sign
277
1958 Free Inspection We Install Maremont Mufflers Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
Wilshire Lubrication Motor Oil SS Porcelain Sign
Wilshire Lubrication Motor Oil SS Porcelain Sign
278
Wilshire Lubrication Motor Oil SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,200
1945 Registered AC Spark Plug Cleaning Station DST Flange Sign w/ Sparky
1945 Registered AC Spark Plug Cleaning Station DST Flange Sign w/ Sparky
279
1945 Registered AC Spark Plug Cleaning Station DST Flange Sign w/ Sparky
Sold
$3,200
Kendall The 2000 Mile Oil SS Porcelain Curved Sign w/ Graphics
Kendall The 2000 Mile Oil SS Porcelain Curved Sign w/ Graphics
280
Kendall The 2000 Mile Oil SS Porcelain Curved Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$3,800
1958 Frontier Rarin' To Go Gasoline 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
1958 Frontier Rarin' To Go Gasoline 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
281
1958 Frontier Rarin' To Go Gasoline 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Horse & Rider
Sold
$11,000
Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign
Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign
282
Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,400
Chevron Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
Chevron Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
283
Chevron Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,600
Miller Tires Geared to the Road SST Sign w/ Graphics
Miller Tires Geared to the Road SST Sign w/ Graphics
284
Miller Tires Geared to the Road SST Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$5,000
1953 Oilzum Motor Oil DST Flange Sign w/ Oswald
1953 Oilzum Motor Oil DST Flange Sign w/ Oswald
285
1953 Oilzum Motor Oil DST Flange Sign w/ Oswald
Sold
$4,800
Goodrich Silvertowns Tires SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Goodrich Silvertowns Tires SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
286
Goodrich Silvertowns Tires SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,900
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut Curved SS Porcelain Sign
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut Curved SS Porcelain Sign
287
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut Curved SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,900
Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil 42" DS Porcelain Sign
288
Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,000
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