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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.

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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
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Cambria Hotel Greenville
135 Carolina Point Pkwy
Greenville, SC 29607
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Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Early Race Car
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Early Race Car
1241
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Early Race Car
Sold
$8,500
Scarce Marshall Oil Co. French Auto Oil 5 Gallon Square Can w/ Race Car
Scarce Marshall Oil Co. French Auto Oil 5 Gallon Square Can w/ Race Car
1242
Scarce Marshall Oil Co. French Auto Oil 5 Gallon Square Can w/ Race Car
Sold
$4,800
Marshall French Auto Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Early Race Car
Marshall French Auto Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Early Race Car
1243
Marshall French Auto Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Early Race Car
Sold
$1,200
Scarce German Sinclair Opaline Early 1 Liter Oil Can w/ Detailed Dino Graphics
Scarce German Sinclair Opaline Early 1 Liter Oil Can w/ Detailed Dino Graphics
1244
Scarce German Sinclair Opaline Early 1 Liter Oil Can w/ Detailed Dino Graphics
Sold
$9,000
Shell Oil Company of California 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Shell Oil Company of California 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
1245
Shell Oil Company of California 5 Gallon Metal Motor Oil Can w/ Logo
Sold
$1,900
Golden Shell Auto Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Logo
Golden Shell Auto Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Logo
1246
Golden Shell Auto Motor Oil 1 Gallon Can w/ Logo
Sold
$1,600
Scarce Red Indian Motor Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
Scarce Red Indian Motor Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
1247
Scarce Red Indian Motor Oil 1 Gallon Metal Can w/ Logo
Sold
$1,900
Standard Zerolene For Fords 1 Gallon Metal Oil Can w/ Polar Bear
Standard Zerolene For Fords 1 Gallon Metal Oil Can w/ Polar Bear
1248
Standard Zerolene For Fords 1 Gallon Metal Oil Can w/ Polar Bear
Sold
$1,000
42" GMC Trucks Sales & Service DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
42" GMC Trucks Sales & Service DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
1249
42" GMC Trucks Sales & Service DS Porcelain Sign & Ring
Sold
$11,000
42" Chevrolet Super Service SS Porcelain Neon Sign
42" Chevrolet Super Service SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1250
42" Chevrolet Super Service SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$20,000
Chevrolet OK 3D SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Flashing Bulbs
Chevrolet OK 3D SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Flashing Bulbs
1251
Chevrolet OK 3D SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Flashing Bulbs
Sold
$23,500
Chevrolet Die Cut 9' DST Lighted Milk Glass Sign
Chevrolet Die Cut 9' DST Lighted Milk Glass Sign
1252
Chevrolet Die Cut 9' DST Lighted Milk Glass Sign
Sold
$9,000
OK Used Truck Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Tag Shaped SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
OK Used Truck Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Tag Shaped SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1253
OK Used Truck Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Tag Shaped SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$11,000
Rare 6' Hood Tire Dealer "Bowtie" SS Porcelain Flagman Sign
Rare 6' Hood Tire Dealer "Bowtie" SS Porcelain Flagman Sign
1254
Rare 6' Hood Tire Dealer "Bowtie" SS Porcelain Flagman Sign
Sold
$30,000
Rare Texaco Motor Oil 9' Horizonal SST Sign w/ Logos
Rare Texaco Motor Oil 9' Horizonal SST Sign w/ Logos
1255
Rare Texaco Motor Oil 9' Horizonal SST Sign w/ Logos
Sold
$18,000
6' Lincoln Mercury Service Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign
6' Lincoln Mercury Service Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1256
6' Lincoln Mercury Service Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$20,000
Cooper Tires DS Porcelain Embossed Neon Sign
Cooper Tires DS Porcelain Embossed Neon Sign
1257
Cooper Tires DS Porcelain Embossed Neon Sign
Sold
$22,500
Hudson Automobiles 6' DS Porcelain Die Cut Neon Sign
Hudson Automobiles 6' DS Porcelain Die Cut Neon Sign
1258
Hudson Automobiles 6' DS Porcelain Die Cut Neon Sign
Sold
$13,000
8' Oklahoma Tire & Supply DS Porcelain Neon Sign
8' Oklahoma Tire & Supply DS Porcelain Neon Sign
1259
8' Oklahoma Tire & Supply DS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$18,000
6' Rare Hudson Automobiles Die Cut Multi-Piece DST Neon Sign
6' Rare Hudson Automobiles Die Cut Multi-Piece DST Neon Sign
1260
6' Rare Hudson Automobiles Die Cut Multi-Piece DST Neon Sign
Sold
$20,000
Rare Signal Diesel Fuel SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign Black Stoplight
Rare Signal Diesel Fuel SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign Black Stoplight
1261
Rare Signal Diesel Fuel SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign Black Stoplight
Sold
$13,000
Rare Zerolene for Motor Cars Standard Oil of California 6" SS Porcelain Sign
Rare Zerolene for Motor Cars Standard Oil of California 6" SS Porcelain Sign
1262
Rare Zerolene for Motor Cars Standard Oil of California 6" SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$5,000
Rare Signal Products 13" SS Porcelain Truck Door Sign
Rare Signal Products 13" SS Porcelain Truck Door Sign
1263
Rare Signal Products 13" SS Porcelain Truck Door Sign
Sold
$5,000
Time Premium Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
Time Premium Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
1264
Time Premium Gasoline SS Porcelain Gas Pump Plate Sign
Sold
$4,000
Scarce Sleepy Eye Flour SST Litho Sign w/ Native American
Scarce Sleepy Eye Flour SST Litho Sign w/ Native American
1265
Scarce Sleepy Eye Flour SST Litho Sign w/ Native American
Sold
$12,000
Scarce Es-Ki-Mo Rubbers DST String Holder Sign
Scarce Es-Ki-Mo Rubbers DST String Holder Sign
1266
Scarce Es-Ki-Mo Rubbers DST String Holder Sign
Sold
$3,800
Headlight Union Made Overalls Neon Advertising Sign w/ Train Graphics
Headlight Union Made Overalls Neon Advertising Sign w/ Train Graphics
1267
Headlight Union Made Overalls Neon Advertising Sign w/ Train Graphics
Sold
$19,000
Sweet Orr Union Made Clothes To Work In DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
Sweet Orr Union Made Clothes To Work In DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
1268
Sweet Orr Union Made Clothes To Work In DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
Sold
$5,000
Sweet Orr "On the Job Since 1871" 8' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sweet Orr "On the Job Since 1871" 8' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1269
Sweet Orr "On the Job Since 1871" 8' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$8,500
Mayo's Plug Tobacco "Cock O' The Walk" SS Porcelain Door Push Sign w/ Rooster
Mayo's Plug Tobacco "Cock O' The Walk" SS Porcelain Door Push Sign w/ Rooster
1270
Mayo's Plug Tobacco "Cock O' The Walk" SS Porcelain Door Push Sign w/ Rooster
Sold
$4,000
Chief Oshkosh Beer "B' Gosh it's Good" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Frame
Chief Oshkosh Beer "B' Gosh it's Good" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Frame
1271
Chief Oshkosh Beer "B' Gosh it's Good" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Frame
Sold
$8,000
1940 Olde Towne Ale & Beer Die Cut SST Sign Newark Ohio
1940 Olde Towne Ale & Beer Die Cut SST Sign Newark Ohio
1272
1940 Olde Towne Ale & Beer Die Cut SST Sign Newark Ohio
Sold
$13,000
Sweet Orr Pants Overalls Shirts 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sweet Orr Pants Overalls Shirts 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1273
Sweet Orr Pants Overalls Shirts 6' SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$3,400
1955 Merita Enriched Bread Heavily Embossed SST Sign w/ Lone Ranger
1955 Merita Enriched Bread Heavily Embossed SST Sign w/ Lone Ranger
1274
1955 Merita Enriched Bread Heavily Embossed SST Sign w/ Lone Ranger
Sold
$12,000
Sweet Orr "Clothes to Work In" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
Sweet Orr "Clothes to Work In" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
1275
Sweet Orr "Clothes to Work In" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
Sold
$4,200
Union Made Lee Union-Alls "For Comfort, Economy, Safety!" SS Porcelain Sign
Union Made Lee Union-Alls "For Comfort, Economy, Safety!" SS Porcelain Sign
1276
Union Made Lee Union-Alls "For Comfort, Economy, Safety!" SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$5,000
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