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
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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1950's Mobil Pegasus Left Facing Cookie Cutter SS Porcelain Sign

1169
1950's Mobil Pegasus Left Facing Cookie Cutter SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$14,000
1951 Mobil Pegasus Right Facing Cookie Cutter SS Porcelain Sign

1170
1951 Mobil Pegasus Right Facing Cookie Cutter SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$12,000
Lion Gasoline 6' DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Leaping Lion

1171
Lion Gasoline 6' DS Porcelain ID Sign w/ Leaping Lion
Sold
$10,000
American Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign Complete w/ Flames & Ring

1173
American Gasoline DS Porcelain ID Sign Complete w/ Flames & Ring
Sold
$14,000
NOS Drink Double Cola DST Flange Sign w/ Original Crate & Paper

1175
NOS Drink Double Cola DST Flange Sign w/ Original Crate & Paper
Sold
$5,000
NOS Drink Double Cola Diamond SST Sign w/ Bottle & Wooden Frame

1176
NOS Drink Double Cola Diamond SST Sign w/ Bottle & Wooden Frame
Sold
$6,500
NOS Drink Double Cola DST Flange Sign w/ Crate & Paper

1177
NOS Drink Double Cola DST Flange Sign w/ Crate & Paper
Sold
$4,600
1953 NOS Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful 2-Piece 10' SST Sign w/ 6 Pack

1178
1953 NOS Drink Double Cola Just Wonderful 2-Piece 10' SST Sign w/ 6 Pack
Sold
$13,000
NOS 1951 Drink Squirt The Quality Drink 11.5' Embossed SST Sign w/ Squirt Boy & Bottle

1179
NOS 1951 Drink Squirt The Quality Drink 11.5' Embossed SST Sign w/ Squirt Boy & Bottle
Sold
$13,000
Mayflower Warehouse Coast to Coast SST Sign w/ Truck Ft. Smith

1180
Mayflower Warehouse Coast to Coast SST Sign w/ Truck Ft. Smith
Sold
$14,000
7' Oliver Finest Farm Machinery Vertical DS Porcelain Neon Sign

1181
7' Oliver Finest Farm Machinery Vertical DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$34,000
Outstanding Oliver Farm Implements SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

1182
Outstanding Oliver Farm Implements SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,500
Massey Harris Better Build Farm Equipment DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Original Can

1183
Massey Harris Better Build Farm Equipment DS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Original Can
Sold
$8,500
The Ferguson System DS Porcelain Lighted Hood Sign

1184
The Ferguson System DS Porcelain Lighted Hood Sign
Sold
$6,500
6' John Deere Sales & Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign

1185
6' John Deere Sales & Service DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$25,000
6' Ford Tractor SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Logo
1186
6' Ford Tractor SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$22,500
6' Case Multi-Piece SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Old Abe
1187
6' Case Multi-Piece SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Old Abe
Sold
$20,000
Ford Tractor Dearborn Farm Equipment Sales & Service SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

1188
Ford Tractor Dearborn Farm Equipment Sales & Service SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,000
NOS 1952 New Idea Farm Equipment 2-Piece SST Sign Owingsville Farm Supply

1189
NOS 1952 New Idea Farm Equipment 2-Piece SST Sign Owingsville Farm Supply
Sold
$6,000
Minneapolis Moline Tractors Farm Implements 8' Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo

1190
Minneapolis Moline Tractors Farm Implements 8' Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$6,500
Lubri-Gas Tractor Diesel Aviation Marine Fuel SST Sign w/ Camel Logo

1191
Lubri-Gas Tractor Diesel Aviation Marine Fuel SST Sign w/ Camel Logo
Sold
$5,500
Case Eagle Hitch Farm Machinery Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo

1192
Case Eagle Hitch Farm Machinery Embossed SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$6,500
Excellent Ford Tractors Implements Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo

1193
Excellent Ford Tractors Implements Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$25,000
Case Farm Machinery Embossed SST Sign w/ Old Abe

1194
Case Farm Machinery Embossed SST Sign w/ Old Abe
Sold
$9,500
Case 77 Modern Machines for Profitable Farming SST Sign w/ Old Abe

1195
Case 77 Modern Machines for Profitable Farming SST Sign w/ Old Abe
Sold
$18,000
Massey Harris Sales Service SST Sign w/ Logo

1196
Massey Harris Sales Service SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$9,000
Massey Harris Better Built Farm Equipment 8' SS Porcelain Sign

1197
Massey Harris Better Built Farm Equipment 8' SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$5,500
Ford Tractor Dearborn Farming Equipment Less Work More Income Die Cut SST Sign

1198
Ford Tractor Dearborn Farming Equipment Less Work More Income Die Cut SST Sign
Sold
$13,000
New Idea Farm Equipment Sales & Service SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

1199
New Idea Farm Equipment Sales & Service SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,800
Allis Chalmers Power Farming Machinery 6' SST Sign w/ Logo

1200
Allis Chalmers Power Farming Machinery 6' SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,500
Purina Chows for Poultry and Livestock SST Smaltz Sign w/ Feed Sack

1201
Purina Chows for Poultry and Livestock SST Smaltz Sign w/ Feed Sack
Sold
$8,000
Vigo Dog Food SS Porcelain Can Shaped Sign

1202
Vigo Dog Food SS Porcelain Can Shaped Sign
Sold
$5,000
Early Framed Diamond Horseshoes Calks Embossed SST Sign w/ Graphics

1204
Early Framed Diamond Horseshoes Calks Embossed SST Sign w/ Graphics
Sold
$5,000