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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Amazing Ask for Sterling The 1000 Mile Oil w/ Logo SS Porcelain Sign

1277
Amazing Ask for Sterling The 1000 Mile Oil w/ Logo SS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$6,500
1954 Marathon Best in the Long Run DS Porcelain Keyhole Sign w/ Running Man

1278
1954 Marathon Best in the Long Run DS Porcelain Keyhole Sign w/ Running Man
Sold
$17,000
Thompson Valves Installed Here Die Cut DST Flange Sign

1279
Thompson Valves Installed Here Die Cut DST Flange Sign
Sold
$8,500
United Motors Service 36" SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1280
United Motors Service 36" SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$10,000
Outstanding Hood Tires SST Sign w/ Wooden Frame & Flag Man

1281
Outstanding Hood Tires SST Sign w/ Wooden Frame & Flag Man
Sold
$17,000
Multi-Piece 6' SS Porcelain Neon Advertising Clock
1282
Multi-Piece 6' SS Porcelain Neon Advertising Clock
Sold
$110,000
6' Oldsmobile Multi-Piece Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ World Logo

1283
6' Oldsmobile Multi-Piece Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ World Logo
Sold
$14,000
Socony Vacuum Aviation Products SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Pegasus

1284
Socony Vacuum Aviation Products SS Porcelain Neon Sign w/ Pegasus
Sold
$15,000
Rare 24" Stanavo Beware of Propeller Standard Oil Aviation DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring

1285
Rare 24" Stanavo Beware of Propeller Standard Oil Aviation DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
Sold
$8,500
Hudson Automobiles Die Cut Vertical 11' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1286
Hudson Automobiles Die Cut Vertical 11' SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$22,500
Authorized Hood Tires Dealer SST Sign w/ Bowtie Hood Man Logo

1287
Authorized Hood Tires Dealer SST Sign w/ Bowtie Hood Man Logo
Sold
$7,500
Rare Red Top Flour 8' SS Porcelain Sign Aunt Jemima Mills Co. St Joseph MO

1288
Rare Red Top Flour 8' SS Porcelain Sign Aunt Jemima Mills Co. St Joseph MO
Sold
$9,500
Excellent Jaguar Sales & Service DS Porcelain Sign & Original Frame w/ Logo

1289
Excellent Jaguar Sales & Service DS Porcelain Sign & Original Frame w/ Logo
Sold
$7,000
Fisk Red Top Tires Die Cut DST Flange Sign

1290
Fisk Red Top Tires Die Cut DST Flange Sign
Sold
$8,500
7' Buick Lubricare Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1291
7' Buick Lubricare Die Cut SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$18,000
Johnson Gasolene Ethyl "Time Tells" 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring

1292
Johnson Gasolene Ethyl "Time Tells" 30" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
Sold
$14,000
Mobil Pegasus Embossed SS Porcelain Bubble Sign

1293
Mobil Pegasus Embossed SS Porcelain Bubble Sign
Sold
$9,000
Incredible NOS 1946 Dixie Oils Gasoline Power to Pass Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo

1294
Incredible NOS 1946 Dixie Oils Gasoline Power to Pass Die Cut SST Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$8,000
Flying A Gasoline Chicken Wing DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
1295
Flying A Gasoline Chicken Wing DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,000
30" Willys Knight Service Genuine Parts Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign

1296
30" Willys Knight Service Genuine Parts Die Cut DS Porcelain Sign
Sold
$7,500
British Dominions Service Agent SS Porcelain Sign w/ Race Car

1297
British Dominions Service Agent SS Porcelain Sign w/ Race Car
Sold
$7,000
Rare Pennzoil 42" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Brown Bell
1298
Rare Pennzoil 42" DS Porcelain Sign in Ring w/ Brown Bell
Sold
$7,000
Super Greyhound Motor Fuel DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

1299
Super Greyhound Motor Fuel DS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$7,250
Chevrolet Genuine Parts DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket

1300
Chevrolet Genuine Parts DS Porcelain Sign w/ Bracket
Sold
$5,000
Buick Valve in Head Authorized Service 42" DS Porcelain w/ Bracket

1301
Buick Valve in Head Authorized Service 42" DS Porcelain w/ Bracket
Sold
$7,500
Oldsmobile Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Crest Logo

1302
Oldsmobile Service 42" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Crest Logo
Sold
$7,250
Rare Independent Gasoline Motor Oil 32" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Thunderbird Logo

1303
Rare Independent Gasoline Motor Oil 32" DS Porcelain Sign w/ Thunderbird Logo
Sold
$6,000
4' United Motors Service DS Porcelain Sign & Hanging Bracket
1304
4' United Motors Service DS Porcelain Sign & Hanging Bracket
Sold
$7,000
6' Leonard Gasoline SS Porcelain Neon Sign
1305
6' Leonard Gasoline SS Porcelain Neon Sign
Sold
$18,000
Drain and Refill with Gargoyle Mobiloil Now! SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo

1306
Drain and Refill with Gargoyle Mobiloil Now! SS Porcelain Sign w/ Logo
Sold
$5,000
Dixie Oils Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring

1307
Dixie Oils Gasoline DS Porcelain Sign w/ Ring
Sold
$10,000
Mobiloil Gargoyle Framed Tri-Fold Cardboard Display Sign w/ Lady & Cars

1308
Mobiloil Gargoyle Framed Tri-Fold Cardboard Display Sign w/ Lady & Cars
Sold
$3,400
Michelin Tire Rack Sign Complete w/ Tire & Bibendum

1309
Michelin Tire Rack Sign Complete w/ Tire & Bibendum
Sold
$16,000
NOS Bendix Radio Aviation Corp DS Porcelain Neon Sign & Original Crate

1310
NOS Bendix Radio Aviation Corp DS Porcelain Neon Sign & Original Crate
Sold
$11,000
Rare 1960 Ace High Gasoline 6' SS Porcelain ID Sign

1311
Rare 1960 Ace High Gasoline 6' SS Porcelain ID Sign
Sold
$7,000
Michelin Sidewalk Chalkboard Embossed SST Pricer Sign w/ Bibendum

1312
Michelin Sidewalk Chalkboard Embossed SST Pricer Sign w/ Bibendum
Sold
$11,000