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Day 3 - Premier Advertising Auction feat. The Jay Barkheimer Collection & Dick Barbour Tether Car Collection
Live Auction
Live bidding began: Feb 3, 2024 at 10 AM EST
1451 Donaldson Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 | 436 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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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
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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6' Ford DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Original Can
6' Ford DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Original Can
1025
6' Ford DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Original Can
Sold
$14,000
Ford V8 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Ford V8 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1026
Ford V8 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$32,500
6' Husky Gasoline Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
6' Husky Gasoline Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
1027
6' Husky Gasoline Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$35,000
Rare 6' Albino Husky Gasoline Die Cut SS Porcelain Multi-Piece Sign
Rare 6' Albino Husky Gasoline Die Cut SS Porcelain Multi-Piece Sign
1028
Rare 6' Albino Husky Gasoline Die Cut SS Porcelain Multi-Piece Sign
Sold
$45,000
Rare 6' Flying A Service Embossed Die Cut SS Porcelain ID Sign
Rare 6' Flying A Service Embossed Die Cut SS Porcelain ID Sign
1029
Rare 6' Flying A Service Embossed Die Cut SS Porcelain ID Sign
Sold
$30,000
5' Signal Gasoline Red Stoplight Logo DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
5' Signal Gasoline Red Stoplight Logo DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
1030
5' Signal Gasoline Red Stoplight Logo DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
Sold
$18,000
Rare 8' Ford Jubilee Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Rare 8' Ford Jubilee Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
1031
Rare 8' Ford Jubilee Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$145,000
Exceptional Chevrolet Super Service & Buick Valve In Head DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Clouds
Exceptional Chevrolet Super Service & Buick Valve In Head DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Clouds
1032
Exceptional Chevrolet Super Service & Buick Valve In Head DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Clouds
Sold
$140,000
8' Ace High Motor Oil Wood Framed SST Sign w/ Graphic Car Plane Scene
8' Ace High Motor Oil Wood Framed SST Sign w/ Graphic Car Plane Scene
1033
8' Ace High Motor Oil Wood Framed SST Sign w/ Graphic Car Plane Scene
Sold
$22,500
Rare 8' Falcon Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Logo
Rare 8' Falcon Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Logo
1034
Rare 8' Falcon Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$60,000
8' United Motors Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
8' United Motors Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1035
8' United Motors Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$37,500
United Motors Service 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
United Motors Service 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1036
United Motors Service 6' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$18,000
5' Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Maple Leaf Logo
5' Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Maple Leaf Logo
1037
5' Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Maple Leaf Logo
Sold
$9,000
48" Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Maple Leaf
48" Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Maple Leaf
1038
48" Supertest Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Maple Leaf
Sold
$11,000
48" White Rose Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring w/ En-Ar-Co Boy
48" White Rose Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring w/ En-Ar-Co Boy
1039
48" White Rose Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Original Ring w/ En-Ar-Co Boy
Sold
$13,000
Early White Rose Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
Early White Rose Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
1040
Early White Rose Gasoline 48" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Logo
Sold
$9,000
Rare Harley Davidson Motorcycles DS Porcelain Lighted Hood Sign
Rare Harley Davidson Motorcycles DS Porcelain Lighted Hood Sign
1041
Rare Harley Davidson Motorcycles DS Porcelain Lighted Hood Sign
Sold
$75,000
Incredible 1920's Hood Tire Dealer 2 Piece SST Lithograph Curb Sign & Original Stand
Incredible 1920's Hood Tire Dealer 2 Piece SST Lithograph Curb Sign & Original Stand
1042
Incredible 1920's Hood Tire Dealer 2 Piece SST Lithograph Curb Sign & Original Stand
Sold
$70,000
Rare NOS 6' Cougar Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Ring & Original Box
Rare NOS 6' Cougar Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Ring & Original Box
1043
Rare NOS 6' Cougar Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Ring & Original Box
Sold
$160,000
Incredible 10' Bob McDorman Chevrolet Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Incredible 10' Bob McDorman Chevrolet Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1044
Incredible 10' Bob McDorman Chevrolet Multi-Piece DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$42,500
36" McColl Frontenac Products Red Indian DS Porcelain Sign w/ Native American Logo
36" McColl Frontenac Products Red Indian DS Porcelain Sign w/ Native American Logo
1045
36" McColl Frontenac Products Red Indian DS Porcelain Sign w/ Native American Logo
Sold
$40,000
6' Red Indian Motor Oils Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
6' Red Indian Motor Oils Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
1046
6' Red Indian Motor Oils Horizontal SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$70,000
Rare 6' Red Indian Aviation Oils for Motor Cars SS Porcelain Sign
Rare 6' Red Indian Aviation Oils for Motor Cars SS Porcelain Sign
1047
Rare 6' Red Indian Aviation Oils for Motor Cars SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$35,000
6' Red Indian McColl Frontenac Products DS Porcelain Sign
6' Red Indian McColl Frontenac Products DS Porcelain Sign
1048
6' Red Indian McColl Frontenac Products DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$20,000
Scarce 1950's 6' Platolene 500 DS Porcelain ID Sign Terre Haute Indiana
Scarce 1950's 6' Platolene 500 DS Porcelain ID Sign Terre Haute Indiana
1049
Scarce 1950's 6' Platolene 500 DS Porcelain ID Sign Terre Haute Indiana
Sold
$9,000
Scarce 6' Marathon Gasoline Best in the Long Run DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Running Man
Scarce 6' Marathon Gasoline Best in the Long Run DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Running Man
1050
Scarce 6' Marathon Gasoline Best in the Long Run DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Running Man
Sold
$25,000
48" Red Hat Royal 400 Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
48" Red Hat Royal 400 Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1051
48" Red Hat Royal 400 Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$85,000
Red Hat Gasoline Motor Oil 32" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Red Hat Gasoline Motor Oil 32" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1052
Red Hat Gasoline Motor Oil 32" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$19,000
48" Fleet Wing Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
48" Fleet Wing Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
1053
48" Fleet Wing Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
Sold
$32,500
Rare Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth as the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign (Large Version)
Rare Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth as the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign (Large Version)
1054
Rare Powerlube Motor Oil Smooth as the Tread of a Tiger DS Porcelain Sign (Large Version)
Sold
$35,000
Flying A Motor Diesel 6' SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
Flying A Motor Diesel 6' SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
1055
Flying A Motor Diesel 6' SS Porcelain Button Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$11,000
Associated Gasoline "More Miles to the Gallon" 28" DS Porcelain Sign
Associated Gasoline "More Miles to the Gallon" 28" DS Porcelain Sign
1056
Associated Gasoline "More Miles to the Gallon" 28" DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$10,000
Iconic 42" Kelly Tires SS Porcelain Sign & Ring w/ Lotta Miles
Iconic 42" Kelly Tires SS Porcelain Sign & Ring w/ Lotta Miles
1057
Iconic 42" Kelly Tires SS Porcelain Sign & Ring w/ Lotta Miles
Sold
$100,000
Early 42" Texaco Gasoline Filling Station SS Porcelain Sign
Early 42" Texaco Gasoline Filling Station SS Porcelain Sign
1058
Early 42" Texaco Gasoline Filling Station SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$25,000
Iconic 48" Sinclair Aircraft DS Porcelain Sign w/ Plane
Iconic 48" Sinclair Aircraft DS Porcelain Sign w/ Plane
1059
Iconic 48" Sinclair Aircraft DS Porcelain Sign w/ Plane
Sold
$30,000
Rare Nourse Motor Oil DS Porcelain Paddle Sign & Bracket w/ Viking & Independent Logo
Rare Nourse Motor Oil DS Porcelain Paddle Sign & Bracket w/ Viking & Independent Logo
1060
Rare Nourse Motor Oil DS Porcelain Paddle Sign & Bracket w/ Viking & Independent Logo
Sold
$30,000
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