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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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

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

255
Rare Johnson Brilliant Bronze SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$2,200
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

258
Autolite Batteries Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,500
Miller Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Wood Frame

259
Miller Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Wood Frame
Sold
$2,400
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

262
Wolf's Head 100% Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,900
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

265
Freedom Perfect Motor Oil DS Porcelain Curb Sign w/ Correct Base
Sold
$4,200
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

267
Perfect Circle Piston Rings Look Out Oil Hog Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$3,200
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

269
Conoco Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Minuteman Graphics
Sold
$3,000
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

271
Oldsmobile Service 5' DS Porcelain Sign w/ World Logo
Sold
$3,800
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped SST Sign

273
NOS Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
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

277
1958 Free Inspection We Install Maremont Mufflers Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,200
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

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

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

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

282
Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth As the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$3,400
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

285
1953 Oilzum Motor Oil DST Flange Sign w/ Oswald
Sold
$4,800
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

287
Red Seal Dry Battery Die Cut Curved SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,900
Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil 42" DS Porcelain Sign

288
Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$4,000