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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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Calso Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Hallmark
Calso Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Hallmark
325
Calso Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Hallmark
Sold
$950
Douglas Motor Oils Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Douglas Motor Oils Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
326
Douglas Motor Oils Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,400
We Sell Socony Motor Gasoline DS Porcelain Flange Sign
We Sell Socony Motor Gasoline DS Porcelain Flange Sign
327
We Sell Socony Motor Gasoline DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$1,800
Michelin Tires 31.5" SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bibendum
Michelin Tires 31.5" SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bibendum
328
Michelin Tires 31.5" SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bibendum
Sold
$1,500
Ford Genuine Parts Oval DS Porcelain Sign
Ford Genuine Parts Oval DS Porcelain Sign
329
Ford Genuine Parts Oval DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,800
Quaker State Motor Oil 6' Embossed SST Sign
Quaker State Motor Oil 6' Embossed SST Sign
330
Quaker State Motor Oil 6' Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$2,600
NOS Drink Squeeze Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
NOS Drink Squeeze Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
331
NOS Drink Squeeze Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$1,300
1964 NOS Drink Frostie Root Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
1964 NOS Drink Frostie Root Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
332
1964 NOS Drink Frostie Root Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$950
NOS For Double Enjoyment Drink Double Cola 3D Cardboard Display Sign w/ Graphics
NOS For Double Enjoyment Drink Double Cola 3D Cardboard Display Sign w/ Graphics
333
NOS For Double Enjoyment Drink Double Cola 3D Cardboard Display Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$2,000
Drink NuGrape a Flavor You Can't Forget SST Sign w/ Bottle
Drink NuGrape a Flavor You Can't Forget SST Sign w/ Bottle
334
Drink NuGrape a Flavor You Can't Forget SST Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$700
Hires Root Beer "Refreshes Right" Embossed SST Sign
Hires Root Beer "Refreshes Right" Embossed SST Sign
335
Hires Root Beer "Refreshes Right" Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$700
Switch to Squirt Never An After-Thirst Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle
Switch to Squirt Never An After-Thirst Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle
336
Switch to Squirt Never An After-Thirst Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$650
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign & Factory Wooden Frame w/ Graphics
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign & Factory Wooden Frame w/ Graphics
337
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign & Factory Wooden Frame w/ Graphics
Sold
$1,400
NOS 1954 54" Double Cola SST Horizontal Sign
NOS 1954 54" Double Cola SST Horizontal Sign
338
NOS 1954 54" Double Cola SST Horizontal Sign
Sold
$550
United States Tires Sales & Service Depot Smaltz SST Sign
United States Tires Sales & Service Depot Smaltz SST Sign
339
United States Tires Sales & Service Depot Smaltz SST Sign
Sold
$2,800
Rare Dodge 1st Choice 19" SST Sign
Rare Dodge 1st Choice 19" SST Sign
340
Rare Dodge 1st Choice 19" SST Sign
Sold
$700
1940 AC The Quality Spark Plug SST Sign
1940 AC The Quality Spark Plug SST Sign
341
1940 AC The Quality Spark Plug SST Sign
Sold
$1,400
Johnson Motor Oil Brilliant Penn DST Rack Sign w/ Logo
Johnson Motor Oil Brilliant Penn DST Rack Sign w/ Logo
342
Johnson Motor Oil Brilliant Penn DST Rack Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$500
24" Red Crown Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
24" Red Crown Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
343
24" Red Crown Gasoline SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,500
Champion Spark Plugs "More Power More Speed" Self Framed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Champion Spark Plugs "More Power More Speed" Self Framed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
344
Champion Spark Plugs "More Power More Speed" Self Framed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,100
1947 Exide Batteries Embossed SST Sign
1947 Exide Batteries Embossed SST Sign
345
1947 Exide Batteries Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$850
1958 Ask for Valvoline Motor Oil 30" DST Sign
1958 Ask for Valvoline Motor Oil 30" DST Sign
346
1958 Ask for Valvoline Motor Oil 30" DST Sign
Sold
$1,000
Signal Ethyl Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Logo
Signal Ethyl Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Logo
347
Signal Ethyl Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$700
Standard Oil Company of California Zerolene SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bear
Standard Oil Company of California Zerolene SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bear
348
Standard Oil Company of California Zerolene SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bear
Sold
$1,800
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Sign
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Sign
349
Zerolene The Standard Oil for Motor Cars DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,900
Hancock Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Hancock Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
350
Hancock Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,000
Radio High Test Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign
Radio High Test Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign
351
Radio High Test Gasoline 30" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$5,500
Union 76 Outboard Fuel The Finest Pre-Mix 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Union 76 Outboard Fuel The Finest Pre-Mix 42" DS Porcelain Sign
352
Union 76 Outboard Fuel The Finest Pre-Mix 42" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,800
Chevron Supreme Gasoline 33.5" DS Porcelain Sign
Chevron Supreme Gasoline 33.5" DS Porcelain Sign
353
Chevron Supreme Gasoline 33.5" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,400
Gilmore Check-Chart Lubrication DS Porcelain Sign
Gilmore Check-Chart Lubrication DS Porcelain Sign
354
Gilmore Check-Chart Lubrication DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,100
Chevron Gasoline Dealer Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign
Chevron Gasoline Dealer Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign
355
Chevron Gasoline Dealer Die Cut SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$2,200
Rare Seaside Silverol "Guarantees Perfect Lubrication" SST Sign
Rare Seaside Silverol "Guarantees Perfect Lubrication" SST Sign
356
Rare Seaside Silverol "Guarantees Perfect Lubrication" SST Sign
Sold
$2,400
1914 Vanderbilt Grand Prize Races Santa Monica Cal Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Cars
1914 Vanderbilt Grand Prize Races Santa Monica Cal Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Cars
357
1914 Vanderbilt Grand Prize Races Santa Monica Cal Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Cars
Sold
$2,400
Union Oil Company of California SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
Union Oil Company of California SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
358
Union Oil Company of California SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$1,400
Sta-Lube Hand Cleaner Motor Oil DST Sign
Sta-Lube Hand Cleaner Motor Oil DST Sign
359
Sta-Lube Hand Cleaner Motor Oil DST Sign
Sold
$650
Veedol 10-30 Motor Oil Can Shape DST Flange Sign w/ Flying A Logo
Veedol 10-30 Motor Oil Can Shape DST Flange Sign w/ Flying A Logo
360
Veedol 10-30 Motor Oil Can Shape DST Flange Sign w/ Flying A Logo
Sold
$550
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