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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NOS Wolf's Head Marine Oils SST Sign w/ Original Box & Paper

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NOS Wolf's Head Marine Oils SST Sign w/ Original Box & Paper
Sold
$1,000
NOS 1968 Wolf's Head Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box

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NOS 1968 Wolf's Head Motor Oil Quart Can Shaped DST Curb Sign w/ Original Box
Sold
$1,500
Here's Your Seven Up "Fresh Up" Vertical SST Sign w/ Hand & Bottle

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Here's Your Seven Up "Fresh Up" Vertical SST Sign w/ Hand & Bottle
Sold
$2,400
1953 22.5" Drink Coca-Cola Ice Cold DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle

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1953 22.5" Drink Coca-Cola Ice Cold DST Flange Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$850
Dependable Champion Spark Plug Service DST Flange Sign

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Dependable Champion Spark Plug Service DST Flange Sign
Sold
$750
Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

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Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,000
Perfect Fit International Clothes Tailoring Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign

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Perfect Fit International Clothes Tailoring Die Cut DS Porcelain Flange Sign
Sold
$1,400
1947 Gillette Tires A Bear for Wear Batteries Accessories Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

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1947 Gillette Tires A Bear for Wear Batteries Accessories Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,200
NOS 1942 Delco Batteries Vertical SS Masonite Sign w/ Wood Frame & Original Box

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NOS 1942 Delco Batteries Vertical SS Masonite Sign w/ Wood Frame & Original Box
Sold
$3,000
NOS Use Invader Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign

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NOS Use Invader Motor Oil Vertical Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$4,800
NOS Pennzoil Sound Your Z Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo

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NOS Pennzoil Sound Your Z Motor Oil Vertical SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$2,400
Red Crown Gasoline Polarine Motor Oil 6' SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign

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Red Crown Gasoline Polarine Motor Oil 6' SS Porcelain Thermometer Sign
Sold
$4,400
NOS 27.5" Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
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NOS 27.5" Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
Sold
$6,000
NOS Enjoy Bireley's Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper

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NOS Enjoy Bireley's Embossed SST Sign w/ Original Paper
Sold
$2,000
Drink Double Cola SST Horizontal Arrow Sign

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Drink Double Cola SST Horizontal Arrow Sign
Sold
$2,000
Nehi Soda SST Embossed Tacker Sign w/ Bottle & Leg

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Nehi Soda SST Embossed Tacker Sign w/ Bottle & Leg
Sold
$5,500
Enjoy Orange Crush DST Flange Sign w/ Bottlecap Logo

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Enjoy Orange Crush DST Flange Sign w/ Bottlecap Logo
Sold
$1,800
NOS 17.75" Switch to Squirt Never an After-thirst DST Flange Sign

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NOS 17.75" Switch to Squirt Never an After-thirst DST Flange Sign
Sold
$750
Drink Double Cola Die Cut Cardboard Sign w/ Lady Glass & Bottle Graphics

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Drink Double Cola Die Cut Cardboard Sign w/ Lady Glass & Bottle Graphics
Sold
$900
Early Johnson Oil Refining 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo

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Early Johnson Oil Refining 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Sold
$550
Johnson Cup Grease Metal 1 Pound Can w/ Time Tells Logo

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Johnson Cup Grease Metal 1 Pound Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$375
Johnson Time Tells Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Time Tells Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$500
Johnson Oils 1 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Oils 1 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Sold
$900
Johnson Breeze Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Time Tells Logo

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Johnson Breeze Motor Oil 1 Quart Metal Can w/ Time Tells Logo
Sold
$800
Johnson Surface Cleaner 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Surface Cleaner 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$250
Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant 10 Pound Metal Grease Can w/ Logo
Sold
$200
Johnson Oils Centralene 5 Gallon Square Motor Oil Can w/ Early Automobile

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Johnson Oils Centralene 5 Gallon Square Motor Oil Can w/ Early Automobile
Sold
$850
Johnson Brilliant Bronze 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Brilliant Bronze 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Sold
$175
Johnson Motor Oil 20 Pound Gear Lubricant Metal Can w/ Logo

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Johnson Motor Oil 20 Pound Gear Lubricant Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$200