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Instant Collector

Instant Collector

It’s amazing to me that you can attend an auction and literally become an instant collector. You just need the money. And the space. But seriously, looking over some of the available lots at the upcoming Mecum Indianapolis sale is mind boggling. The collections, ranging from autographs to Chrysler to neons and more, if you were to buy one piece from each, you could be an instant collector. If you had never collected anything before, but one from each collection, you would be known as a collector. Or, add more zing to an already existing collection. Really, it’s kind of crazy, but it’s true. So, if you’ve been thinking of beginning a collection, this auction will be a great place to begin. Or, if you’ve been thinking of adding to your collection, again – this sale will likely be very helpful. See more about it below!

Mecum’s Road Art® division is set to take Indianapolis by storm this May 10-18 with a wide variety of thrilling finds and six collections spread out over the nine-day auction, ensuring that there will be something for everyone. May 13 will see the return of Road Art Monday, a day of auction dedicated solely to Road Art enthusiasts, which will feature collections like The George Halper Autograph Collection of 50 lots and The Roger Brown Collection from Greeneville of 92 lots. Other featured Indy collections include The Frank Micoli Collection with 82 lots selling on Road Art Monday and on Saturday, May 18, and The Mark Bulaw Collection of 125 lots selling on Wednesday, May 15. Road Art is offered daily prior to vehicles, with Road Art Monday kicking off at 9 a.m., and bidder registration info can be found at Mecum.com.

Among the featured collections at Mecum Indy 2024, the Beske Road Art Collection is set to offer 108 lots on Road Art Monday, including such items as a 1913 Wells Fargo and Company porcelain flange sign, a vintage Planters Salted Peanuts single-sided porcelain sign featuring the well-loved company mascot Mr. Peanut, and a circus delight with a Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Bros. elephant photograph and accompanying “The Greatest Show on Earth” elephant headdress. For those looking for a little more show and glow, The DB Collectibles Neon Sign Collection of 60 lots offered May 16 and 17 has a plethora of neon offerings like a single-sided Gulf porcelain sign with wings, a double-sided 1950s Van Merritt Beer porcelain sign and a single-sided OK Used Cars porcelain sign.

Featured Lots

Lot 310 -  - Planters Salted Peanuts Single-Sided Porcelain Sign Lot 310 - Planters Salted Peanuts Single-Sided Porcelain Sign


 
Lot 319 -  - Wells Fargo and Co. Porcelain Flange Lot 319 - Wells Fargo and Co. Porcelain Flange


 
Lot 341 -  - 1940s-1950s Barnum and Bailey  Lot 341 - 1940s-1950s Barnum and Bailey "The Greatest Show" Elephant Headdress


 
Lot 615 -  - OK Used Cars Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Lot 615 - OK Used Cars Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign


 
Lot 727 -  - 1950s Van Merritt Beer Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign Lot 727 - 1950s Van Merritt Beer Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign


 
Lot 735 -  - 1967 Gulf Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign with Wings Lot 735 - 1967 Gulf Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign with Wings


 
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The Mecum On Time online auction world is busy as well, with several online-only auctions set to close in the coming weeks. The Mopar Dealer Showroom Advertising Collection of 134 lots of advertising materials from the ‘60s and ‘70s is set to start closing on May 21, and the 130 die-cast collectibles from the second The Franklin Mint/The Danbury Mint: Diane Jacquest Memorial Car Collection auction will start closing on May 28. On June 4, 85 posters will be up for grabs as The Race. The Car. The Driver: Porsche Victory Factory Posters starts closing, and nearly 180 lots of rare and unique Ford and Shelby history will be closing on June 25 as part of the first Ford Memorabilia: From the Janet & Ron White Collection auction. Each auction starts closing at 2 p.m. CT.


Closes May 21, 2024

Closes May 28, 2024

Closes June 4, 2024

Closes June 25, 2024

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