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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.

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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.

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Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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Welch Guaranteed Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Quart Oil Can Rock Island Illinois
Welch Guaranteed Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Quart Oil Can Rock Island Illinois
397
Welch Guaranteed Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Quart Oil Can Rock Island Illinois
Sold
$500
Richfield Gasoline Die Cut Multi-piece Plastic Sign w/ Eagle
Richfield Gasoline Die Cut Multi-piece Plastic Sign w/ Eagle
398
Richfield Gasoline Die Cut Multi-piece Plastic Sign w/ Eagle
Sold
$600
Blue Crown Air Cooled Spark Plugs Embossed SST Sign
Blue Crown Air Cooled Spark Plugs Embossed SST Sign
399
Blue Crown Air Cooled Spark Plugs Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$650
MacMillan Gasoline Conoco DST Sign
MacMillan Gasoline Conoco DST Sign
400
MacMillan Gasoline Conoco DST Sign
Sold
$600
Great Falls Gas Company 10" SS Porcelain Sign
Great Falls Gas Company 10" SS Porcelain Sign
401
Great Falls Gas Company 10" SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$500
US Tire & Logo w/ Early 5 Lug Wire Spoke Wheel
US Tire & Logo w/ Early 5 Lug Wire Spoke Wheel
402
US Tire & Logo w/ Early 5 Lug Wire Spoke Wheel
Sold
$175
Sun Drop Golden Cola Refreshing as a Cup of Coffee SST Menu Board Sign
Sun Drop Golden Cola Refreshing as a Cup of Coffee SST Menu Board Sign
403
Sun Drop Golden Cola Refreshing as a Cup of Coffee SST Menu Board Sign
Sold
$800
NOS Squirt Quenches Quicker Heavy Paper Advertising Poster w/ Squirt Boy & Bottle
NOS Squirt Quenches Quicker Heavy Paper Advertising Poster w/ Squirt Boy & Bottle
404
NOS Squirt Quenches Quicker Heavy Paper Advertising Poster w/ Squirt Boy & Bottle
Sold
$700
NOS Navy Sweet Scotch Snuff Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
NOS Navy Sweet Scotch Snuff Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
405
NOS Navy Sweet Scotch Snuff Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$325
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign w/ Lady & Bottle Graphic
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign w/ Lady & Bottle Graphic
406
NOS Drink Double Cola Cardboard Sign w/ Lady & Bottle Graphic
Sold
$550
Viceroy Cigarettes "Smoother" SST Sign w/ Lady & Pack Graphics
Viceroy Cigarettes "Smoother" SST Sign w/ Lady & Pack Graphics
407
Viceroy Cigarettes "Smoother" SST Sign w/ Lady & Pack Graphics
Sold
$4,800
Texaco 15" SS Porcelain Lubester Sign "Black T"
Texaco 15" SS Porcelain Lubester Sign "Black T"
408
Texaco 15" SS Porcelain Lubester Sign "Black T"
Sold
$1,100
Columbia Dry Batteries DST Flange Sign
Columbia Dry Batteries DST Flange Sign
409
Columbia Dry Batteries DST Flange Sign
Sold
$1,600
1946 Spark Plugs Cleaned and Adjusted by the AC Method SST Sign
1946 Spark Plugs Cleaned and Adjusted by the AC Method SST Sign
410
1946 Spark Plugs Cleaned and Adjusted by the AC Method SST Sign
Sold
$750
Golden Penn Motor Oil DS Masonite Sign w/ Gold Nugget
Golden Penn Motor Oil DS Masonite Sign w/ Gold Nugget
411
Golden Penn Motor Oil DS Masonite Sign w/ Gold Nugget
Sold
$750
Firestone Tires Sebastopol Cal Garage Gasoline w/ Arrow SST Sign
Firestone Tires Sebastopol Cal Garage Gasoline w/ Arrow SST Sign
412
Firestone Tires Sebastopol Cal Garage Gasoline w/ Arrow SST Sign
Sold
$900
1913 National Road Race Elgin Illinois Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Car
1913 National Road Race Elgin Illinois Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Car
413
1913 National Road Race Elgin Illinois Felt Pennant Sign w/ Early Race Car
Sold
$1,600
NOS 19" Refill with Delco Shock Absorber Fluid SST Sign & Original Box
NOS 19" Refill with Delco Shock Absorber Fluid SST Sign & Original Box
414
NOS 19" Refill with Delco Shock Absorber Fluid SST Sign & Original Box
Sold
$850
Flying A Tidewater Oil Company Our Creed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Flying A Tidewater Oil Company Our Creed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
415
Flying A Tidewater Oil Company Our Creed SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$800
Rare Seaside Grade Non-Carbonizing Gasoline Die Cut DST Sign
Rare Seaside Grade Non-Carbonizing Gasoline Die Cut DST Sign
416
Rare Seaside Grade Non-Carbonizing Gasoline Die Cut DST Sign
Sold
$1,200
Mobilgas Special Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign Drop Leg West Coast
Mobilgas Special Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign Drop Leg West Coast
417
Mobilgas Special Gasoline SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign Drop Leg West Coast
Sold
$1,900
National Batteries Authorized Service DST Sign
National Batteries Authorized Service DST Sign
418
National Batteries Authorized Service DST Sign
Sold
$475
NOS Drink Double Cola Double Measure Double Pleasure Door Push w/ Paper
NOS Drink Double Cola Double Measure Double Pleasure Door Push w/ Paper
419
NOS Drink Double Cola Double Measure Double Pleasure Door Push w/ Paper
Sold
$700
Signal Gas Station Gentlemen Restroom SS Porcelain Sign
Signal Gas Station Gentlemen Restroom SS Porcelain Sign
420
Signal Gas Station Gentlemen Restroom SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$475
1947 Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Penn Seal Logo
1947 Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Penn Seal Logo
421
1947 Amalie Pennsylvania Motor Oil SST Sign w/ Penn Seal Logo
Sold
$850
Vernors Ginger Ale Deliciously Different SST Sign w/ Gnome
Vernors Ginger Ale Deliciously Different SST Sign w/ Gnome
422
Vernors Ginger Ale Deliciously Different SST Sign w/ Gnome
Sold
$2,200
Rio Grande SS Porcelain Gas Pump Pricer Sign
Rio Grande SS Porcelain Gas Pump Pricer Sign
423
Rio Grande SS Porcelain Gas Pump Pricer Sign
Sold
$250
Firestone Tires DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Firestone Tires DS Porcelain Flange Sign
424
Firestone Tires DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$550
1914 Montamara Festo Auto Races Tacoma Washington Felt Pennant Sign
1914 Montamara Festo Auto Races Tacoma Washington Felt Pennant Sign
425
1914 Montamara Festo Auto Races Tacoma Washington Felt Pennant Sign
Sold
$325
Beacon More in a Quart SST Sign w/ Gnomes & Can
Beacon More in a Quart SST Sign w/ Gnomes & Can
426
Beacon More in a Quart SST Sign w/ Gnomes & Can
Sold
$250
Scarce Flying A Buy Your Battery Right Here Cardboard Sign
Scarce Flying A Buy Your Battery Right Here Cardboard Sign
427
Scarce Flying A Buy Your Battery Right Here Cardboard Sign
Sold
$300
Oil-A-Valy Heat Resisting Super Lubricant DST Sign
Oil-A-Valy Heat Resisting Super Lubricant DST Sign
428
Oil-A-Valy Heat Resisting Super Lubricant DST Sign
Sold
$175
Pierce Arrow Hibbard Auto Co. Milwaukee Wisconsin Felt Pennant Sign
Pierce Arrow Hibbard Auto Co. Milwaukee Wisconsin Felt Pennant Sign
429
Pierce Arrow Hibbard Auto Co. Milwaukee Wisconsin Felt Pennant Sign
Sold
$750
Kokomo Tires Felt Pennant Sign w/ Lady Riding Bicycle
Kokomo Tires Felt Pennant Sign w/ Lady Riding Bicycle
430
Kokomo Tires Felt Pennant Sign w/ Lady Riding Bicycle
Sold
$650
Brockton Fair Felt Pennant Sign w/ Touring Car Graphics
Brockton Fair Felt Pennant Sign w/ Touring Car Graphics
431
Brockton Fair Felt Pennant Sign w/ Touring Car Graphics
Sold
$375
G&J Tires Early Felt Pennant Sign w/ Logo
G&J Tires Early Felt Pennant Sign w/ Logo
432
G&J Tires Early Felt Pennant Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$25
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