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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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Mohawk DS Porcelain Gas Pump Price Sign
Mohawk DS Porcelain Gas Pump Price Sign
361
Mohawk DS Porcelain Gas Pump Price Sign
Sold
$900
Wilshire Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Wilshire Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
362
Wilshire Gasoline Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$950
Goodyear Tires DS Porcelain Sign & Original Hanging Bracket
Goodyear Tires DS Porcelain Sign & Original Hanging Bracket
363
Goodyear Tires DS Porcelain Sign & Original Hanging Bracket
Sold
$2,800
Johnson Motor Oil Refining Company DST Rack Sign
Johnson Motor Oil Refining Company DST Rack Sign
364
Johnson Motor Oil Refining Company DST Rack Sign
Sold
$1,700
Now Try Johnson Gasoline w/ Ethyl Framed Station Pennant Sign
Now Try Johnson Gasoline w/ Ethyl Framed Station Pennant Sign
365
Now Try Johnson Gasoline w/ Ethyl Framed Station Pennant Sign
Sold
$400
Johnson Refining Oils Wooden Cup Grease Crate w/ Logo
Johnson Refining Oils Wooden Cup Grease Crate w/ Logo
366
Johnson Refining Oils Wooden Cup Grease Crate w/ Logo
Sold
$100
Johnson Oil Refining Co. High Pressure Lubricant Wooden Crate w/ Logo
Johnson Oil Refining Co. High Pressure Lubricant Wooden Crate w/ Logo
367
Johnson Oil Refining Co. High Pressure Lubricant Wooden Crate w/ Logo
Sold
$325
Holley Vaporizer Carburetor for Ford Cars & Trucks SST Sign
Holley Vaporizer Carburetor for Ford Cars & Trucks SST Sign
368
Holley Vaporizer Carburetor for Ford Cars & Trucks SST Sign
Sold
$3,400
1959 US Royal Tires Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
1959 US Royal Tires Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
369
1959 US Royal Tires Horizontal Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$1,100
Chevrolet GM Genuine Parts SST Sign w/ Logo
Chevrolet GM Genuine Parts SST Sign w/ Logo
370
Chevrolet GM Genuine Parts SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$850
Fisk Tires Gasoline Auto Supplies DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Fisk Tires Gasoline Auto Supplies DS Porcelain Flange Sign
371
Fisk Tires Gasoline Auto Supplies DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$1,300
Early Leak Proof Piston Rings Embossed SST Sign w/ Touring Cars
Early Leak Proof Piston Rings Embossed SST Sign w/ Touring Cars
372
Early Leak Proof Piston Rings Embossed SST Sign w/ Touring Cars
Sold
$6,500
Firestone Tires Most Miles Per Dollar SS Porcelain Sign
Firestone Tires Most Miles Per Dollar SS Porcelain Sign
373
Firestone Tires Most Miles Per Dollar SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,400
26" Mobilubrication Pledge Car Inspection SST Sign w/ Logo
26" Mobilubrication Pledge Car Inspection SST Sign w/ Logo
374
26" Mobilubrication Pledge Car Inspection SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$800
NOS 1971 Wolf's Head Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
NOS 1971 Wolf's Head Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
375
NOS 1971 Wolf's Head Motor Oil DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
Sold
$1,400
BF Goodrich Tires Smileage DST Sign w/ Logo
BF Goodrich Tires Smileage DST Sign w/ Logo
376
BF Goodrich Tires Smileage DST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,200
Sinclair HC Gasoline 24" DS Porcelain Sign
Sinclair HC Gasoline 24" DS Porcelain Sign
377
Sinclair HC Gasoline 24" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$1,200
Wilshire Economy Motor Oil SST Sign
Wilshire Economy Motor Oil SST Sign
378
Wilshire Economy Motor Oil SST Sign
Sold
$325
Van Dam Cigars "Java Wrapped" Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Van Dam Cigars "Java Wrapped" Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
379
Van Dam Cigars "Java Wrapped" Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,100
Squirt Football & Baseball DS Masonite Scoreboard Sign w/ Squirt Boy
Squirt Football & Baseball DS Masonite Scoreboard Sign w/ Squirt Boy
380
Squirt Football & Baseball DS Masonite Scoreboard Sign w/ Squirt Boy
Sold
$1,600
NOS Enjoy Squirt Soda SST Thermometer Sign The Semi-Soft Drink w/ Original Box
NOS Enjoy Squirt Soda SST Thermometer Sign The Semi-Soft Drink w/ Original Box
381
NOS Enjoy Squirt Soda SST Thermometer Sign The Semi-Soft Drink w/ Original Box
Sold
$1,600
1966 54" NOS Pepsi Say Pepsi Please SST Sign & Original Paper
1966 54" NOS Pepsi Say Pepsi Please SST Sign & Original Paper
382
1966 54" NOS Pepsi Say Pepsi Please SST Sign & Original Paper
Sold
$650
NOS Drink Double Cola SST Thermometer Sign You'll Like it Better w/ Original Box
NOS Drink Double Cola SST Thermometer Sign You'll Like it Better w/ Original Box
383
NOS Drink Double Cola SST Thermometer Sign You'll Like it Better w/ Original Box
Sold
$500
Blackhawk Brewing Co Davenport Iowa Litho on Cardboard Sign
Blackhawk Brewing Co Davenport Iowa Litho on Cardboard Sign
384
Blackhawk Brewing Co Davenport Iowa Litho on Cardboard Sign
Sold
$1,200
Drink Dr. Pepper Good for Life! SST Tacker Sign
Drink Dr. Pepper Good for Life! SST Tacker Sign
385
Drink Dr. Pepper Good for Life! SST Tacker Sign
Sold
$1,000
Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing SST Sign w/ Christmas Bottle
Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing SST Sign w/ Christmas Bottle
386
Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing SST Sign w/ Christmas Bottle
Sold
$950
Hood Tires SST Sign Davenport Iowa w/ Flagman
Hood Tires SST Sign Davenport Iowa w/ Flagman
387
Hood Tires SST Sign Davenport Iowa w/ Flagman
Sold
$1,700
Auto-lite Resistor Spark Plugs Ignition Engineered DST Flange Sign
Auto-lite Resistor Spark Plugs Ignition Engineered DST Flange Sign
388
Auto-lite Resistor Spark Plugs Ignition Engineered DST Flange Sign
Sold
$1,200
Powerine That Good Gas DS Porcelain Sign
Powerine That Good Gas DS Porcelain Sign
389
Powerine That Good Gas DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$900
Kendal Motor Oils Service DST Sign w/ Logo
Kendal Motor Oils Service DST Sign w/ Logo
390
Kendal Motor Oils Service DST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,600
1949 Armstrong Tires Embossed SST Sign
1949 Armstrong Tires Embossed SST Sign
391
1949 Armstrong Tires Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$1,400
New Shell X-100 Motor Oil Gas Pump 3D Cardboard Spinner Sign w/ Logo
New Shell X-100 Motor Oil Gas Pump 3D Cardboard Spinner Sign w/ Logo
392
New Shell X-100 Motor Oil Gas Pump 3D Cardboard Spinner Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$1,500
Flying A Tidewater Credit Cards Welcome DST Sign w/ Logo
Flying A Tidewater Credit Cards Welcome DST Sign w/ Logo
393
Flying A Tidewater Credit Cards Welcome DST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$700
Rare Blue Streak Gasoline "Speed & Economy" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Rare Blue Streak Gasoline "Speed & Economy" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
394
Rare Blue Streak Gasoline "Speed & Economy" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,200
Prestone Anti-Freeze You're Safe & You Know It SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Prestone Anti-Freeze You're Safe & You Know It SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
395
Prestone Anti-Freeze You're Safe & You Know It SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Sold
$1,100
Gulf Crank Case Service SS Porcelain Reverse Error Sign
Gulf Crank Case Service SS Porcelain Reverse Error Sign
396
Gulf Crank Case Service SS Porcelain Reverse Error Sign
Sold
$1,400
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