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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Philco High Efficiency Radio Tubes SST Thermometer Sign

900
Philco High Efficiency Radio Tubes SST Thermometer Sign
Sold
$1,000
Early Blue Label Ketchup Framed Cardboard Sign w/ Tomatoes & Bottle

901
Early Blue Label Ketchup Framed Cardboard Sign w/ Tomatoes & Bottle
Sold
$2,600
Ma's Old Fashion Root Beer Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle Harris Garage

902
Ma's Old Fashion Root Beer Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle Harris Garage
Sold
$1,200
Hires Root Beer In Bottles Ice Cold Embossed SST Sign

903
Hires Root Beer In Bottles Ice Cold Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$600
Hires Root Beer Horizontal Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle

904
Hires Root Beer Horizontal Embossed SST Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$950
Ajax Anti-Freeze "Be Wise this Winter' SST Thermometer Sign w/ Owl

905
Ajax Anti-Freeze "Be Wise this Winter' SST Thermometer Sign w/ Owl
Sold
$1,000
Firestone Tire & Battery Service Horizontal SST Sign

906
Firestone Tire & Battery Service Horizontal SST Sign
Sold
$700
Drive With Kendall Confidence Embossed SST Sign

908
Drive With Kendall Confidence Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$425
Things Go Better with Coke SST Sign w/ Bottle

909
Things Go Better with Coke SST Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$550
Enjoy Pepsi Cola SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bottlecap

910
Enjoy Pepsi Cola SS Porcelain Sign w/ Bottlecap
Sold
$900
Nichol Kola America's Taste Sensation 5 Cents SST Sign w/ Bottle

912
Nichol Kola America's Taste Sensation 5 Cents SST Sign w/ Bottle
Sold
$500
Drink Double Cola Paper Sign & Burgermeister Beer Cardboard Sign w/ Santa

914
Drink Double Cola Paper Sign & Burgermeister Beer Cardboard Sign w/ Santa
Sold
$350
Korbel Sec California Champagne SST Over Cardboard Sign w/ Graphics

915
Korbel Sec California Champagne SST Over Cardboard Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$325
Snapper Mowers Tillers Tractors Embossed SST Sign w/ Turtle

917
Snapper Mowers Tillers Tractors Embossed SST Sign w/ Turtle
Sold
$125
1956 Texaco Diesel Chief SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign

918
1956 Texaco Diesel Chief SS Porcelain Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$1,800
Micro-Lube Lubrication by Penetration SST Sign w/ Air Force Jet

919
Micro-Lube Lubrication by Penetration SST Sign w/ Air Force Jet
Sold
$1,500
1970 Astrostar Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Jet Logo

920
1970 Astrostar Tires Vertical SST Sign w/ Jet Logo
Sold
$850
Standard No Smoking SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

921
Standard No Smoking SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$850
Dependable Delco Light Used Here Embossed SST Sign

922
Dependable Delco Light Used Here Embossed SST Sign
Sold
$450
Richlube Super HD Motor Oil DST Sign w/ Logo

923
Richlube Super HD Motor Oil DST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$475
Aero K Gasoline SST Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Rocket

924
Aero K Gasoline SST Gas Pump Plate Sign w/ Rocket
Sold
$1,500
Pennzoil Safe Lubrication DST Sign w/ Red Bell Logo

925
Pennzoil Safe Lubrication DST Sign w/ Red Bell Logo
Sold
$950
Quaker State "Summer Oil" Cardboard Sign w/ Robin Graphics

926
Quaker State "Summer Oil" Cardboard Sign w/ Robin Graphics
Sold
$750
Raybestos Brake & Safety Center DST Sign w/ Bracket

930
Raybestos Brake & Safety Center DST Sign w/ Bracket
Sold
$300
Ohio Caverns West Liberty Ohio Embossed Arrow Sign

933
Ohio Caverns West Liberty Ohio Embossed Arrow Sign
Sold
$450
Schlitz Bless Her Heart SST Sign w/ Bottles & Cans

934
Schlitz Bless Her Heart SST Sign w/ Bottles & Cans
Sold
$1,400