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More Richmond Rarities

More Richmond Rarities

The latest Richmond Auctions sale is currently open for bids online, with in-person bidding taking place June 9 and 10. Some of the items up for bid are, once again, extraordinary, rare, and in some cases never before seen, seemingly one of a kind, words that make most collectors salivate.

It’s always been a dream of mine to have something that no one else has, something truly special, unique. Nicely though too, Richmond often tempers its’ sales with items of a more affordable nature, giving everyone a shot at something for their collection.

Check out the items below, and pop over to their website to see more – I’m sure there’s something for everyone. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!


Advertising, Automobilia, and Petroliana Auction

Auction: Online bidding currently open, In-person – June 9th & 10th

Location: Virtual, online, and in-person.

Bidding: RichmondAuctions.com, Richmond Auctions App, LiveAuctioneers, Proxibid

Phone: 864-382-1302

Featured Lots

Lot 631 -  - GMC Trucks Double Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Lot 631 - GMC Trucks Double Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Double Sided Porcelain Neon (DSPN) bullnose sign has excellent color and gloss. The display and the center of the GMC logo up top have several touch ups in the upper portions of the lettering, and center of the GMC logo up top. Has several areas of paint match along the very edge of the sign. This is an extremely iconic and fairly rare sign for GMC. Overall, it displays amazingly well and looks even better when lit up. Condition: 8.75 & 8 Measurements (H" x L" x W"): 44 x 72 x 16


 
Lot 495 -  - Rare 15' GMC Trucks Dealership Art Deco Vertical Neon Porcelain Sign Lot 495 - Rare 15' GMC Trucks Dealership Art Deco Vertical Neon Porcelain Sign

This Single Sided Porcelain Neon (SSPN) sign has good color and gloss. This sign was recently discovered on a farm in Mississippi and is one of the most amazing dealership neons Richmond Auctions has ever sold. Interestingly, it's also the only example they have ever seen. This is one half of the only known vertical GMC Trucks signs like this. Condition: 7.75 Measurements (H" x L"): 179 x 83.5


 
Lot 544 -  - 1953 Mobil Pegasus Left Facing Cookie Cutter Neon Sign Lot 544 - 1953 Mobil Pegasus Left Facing Cookie Cutter Neon Sign

Single Sided Porcelain Neon (SSP) cookie cutter sign has excellent color and gloss. The field and outer field have a handful of small, touched-up chips, the largest being the size of a dime above the wing. Condition: 8.5 Measurements (H" x L" x W"): 70 x 104


 
Lot 501 -  - NOS Dixie Oils & Gasoline Double Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Ring Lot 501 - NOS Dixie Oils & Gasoline Double Sided Porcelain Sign w/ Ring

NOS (new old stock) Double Sided Porcelain (DSP) sign has excellent color and gloss on both sides, and would be difficult to improve upon. The perimeter is clean. Condition: 9.5 & 9.25 Measurements (H" x L"): 34 x 48


 
Lot 500 -  - 36 Lot 500 - 36" Stromberg Carburetors Authorized Sales & Service Double Sided Porcelain Sign

Double Sided Porcelain (DSP) sign has excellent color and gloss. It shows light wear, minor chipping mainly along the edge, and a couple spots of crazing. The marked side has a few touched-up chips and a small flake in the field. Condition: 9.25 & 9C Measurements (D"): 36


 
Lot 95 -  - 12' Coca Cola Die Cut Bottle Tin Neon Sign Lot 95 - 12' Coca Cola Die Cut Bottle Tin Neon Sign

Very rare NOS (new old stock) Single Sided Tin (SST) sign with original metal frame and shipping box. The sign has excellent color and shine. The sign is very clean with several small black spots that appear to be factory overspray. Condition: 8.5 Measurements (H" x L" x W"): 142 x 40 x 9


 
Lot 652 -  - Wayne Model 492F Roman Column 5 Gallon Visible Gas Pump Lot 652 - Wayne Model 492F Roman Column 5 Gallon Visible Gas Pump

This incredible Roman Column gas pump retains its original brass identification tag. It has an older restoration, but the paint is very nice. The cylinder is an original glass cylinder and shows no cracks or chips. It has been rewired with a working globe light and all three shade lights. Condition: Restored Measurements (H" x L" x W"): 100 x 22 x 22


 
Lot 153 -  - Rare NOS 5' Pepsi The Light Refreshment Tin Sign & Original Frame w/ Box Lot 153 - Rare NOS 5' Pepsi The Light Refreshment Tin Sign & Original Frame w/ Box

Very rare NOS (new old stock) Single sided tin (SST) sign with original metal frame and shipping box. The sign has excellent color and shine. The sign is very clean with several small black spots that appear to be factory overspray. Condition: 9.25 Measurements (H" x L"): 39 x 62


 
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This is an online and in-person auction with bidding through RichmondAuctions.com, the Richmond Auctions App in the App store, LiveAuctioneers, and Proxibid. Phone bidding can be accommodated the day of the auction as well as absentee bids. Please contact Jordan Richmond at 864-382-1302 or at jordan@richmondauctions.com.

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