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A little history on a rare sign selling this weekend at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC

**MID-WESTERN PETROLEUM CORP. - INDIANAPOLIS, IN:
Founded in 1929 by Charles Foreman, who had been an executive with Western Oil Refining Company. They introduced the Hy-Red brand in the spring of 1930. Sold out to Socony Vacuum in 1938 and rebranded Mobilgas

The best Wi******er sign money can buy! NOS with original box and bracket! Selling this weekend at Richmond Auctions in Greenville SC.

The link to the catalog is in the comments below!

Just a small offering from the auction next weekend May 31-June 1 at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC.

Online bidding is available through the link in the comments below. Bidding can also be done in person or through phone bidding. Please contact me if you have any questions.

A couple of the super nice neons in the May 31st-June 1st auction at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC. Link to the entire catalog in the comments. Descriptions of lots pictured below:

Lot 675 - DESOTO PLYMOUTH 6' DS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN - Multipiece die cut SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) neon signs mounted back to back on a metal can with bullnose have excellent color and gloss. The display field has small chips at the mounting screws with additional chips along the seam in the "S". The perimeter has chips at mount holes and along the edges. The reverse is in a very similar condition. The metal can is in very good condition with light wear. Marked Macey Signs. The sign has strong eye appeal and displays very well. 26" H x 71" W x 14" D. Condition: 8.5/8.5.

Lot 685 - SICO GAS DS PORCELAIN KEYHOLE NEON SIGN - Two SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) neon signs mounted back to back on the original can have excellent color and gloss. The display field is clean with minor touch ups at neon stands and mounting screws. The reverse field is similar with an additional touch up in the lower outer field, upper insulator and at the upper corners. The factory can is in very good condition with a United manufacturer tag. The sign has a great look and displays very well overall. 51" H x 48" W x 14" D. Condition: 8.9/8.75.

Some of the rare finds on Day 1 of the May 31st-June 1st auction at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC. Link to the entire catalog in the comments. Descriptions of lots pictured below:

Lot 335 - CAUTION CURVE 30" AGA LIGHTHOUSE BEACON SS PORCELAIN SIGN W/ INTERNAL GLASS LENS - Scarce SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) sign has excellent color and gloss. The sign consists of a cookie cutter edge porcelain sign with a reflective glass inner lens, and a metal can on the reverse. The sign is designed to be pole-mounted or mounted atop a highway lighthouse from AGA (American Gas Accumulator Company). The inner lens has light surface wear. The porcelain sign has slight wear to the inner edges with light wear in the fields. The perimeter has areas of slight discoloration with errant paint drips. The cookie-cutter edge has small chips. The can is in very good condition. Marked A.G.A. Co. Elizabeth, N.J. Pat. Pend. Overall a superb early porcelain highway sign. 30" H x 30" W x 4.5" D. Condition: 8.75.

Lot 465 - SCARCE KUHN'S PAINTS AND VARNISHES SS PORCELAIN SIGN W/ RACOON - SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) sign has good color and gloss. The field has general surface wear with chips and crazing. The perimeter is similar. Marked N. American Chi & Balto. Overall a scarce sign with fantastic graphics. 28" H x 52" W. Condition: 7.5.

Lot 25 - EARLY OLDSMOBILE AUTHORIZED SERVICE GM PARTS DS PORCELAIN SIGN W/ CREST LOGO - Rare DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) die cut sign has very good color and gloss. The display has a slight horizontal bow in the center. The field has light wear, staining and crazing. The outer field and perimeter have chips with additional crazing. The reverse has heavier wear with chips and crazing in the field and left side of the sign. Overall a unique Oldsmobile sign that is very difficult to find. 20" H x 28" W. Condition: 8.0/7.5. Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, General Motors, Chevy.

Lot 365 - DRINK HEART O' ORANGE "SOLD HERE' EMB. SS TIN SIGN
- Fantastic SST (Single Sided Tin) embossed self-framed sign has day one color and shine. The field is outstanding with a few light rubs to the lower lettering and a nick in the bottom of the "R" in Orange. The outer field has minor discoloration at 4 o'clock. The perimeter has light wear with paint chips at the upper mounting hole. The sign has vibrant colors and superb graphics. This rare sign would be very difficult to upgrade. 14" H x 14" W. Condition: 8.9.

Fantastic Ford Neons in the May 31st-June 1st auction at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC. Link to the entire catalog in the comments. Descriptions of lots pictured below:

Lot 595 - FORD V8 SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN W/ WINGS - SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) multi-piece 3 color neon sign has very good color and gloss. The sign has a great look with an added flashing red V8 in the center field. The display has fine scratches with touched-up chips and crazing. The perimeter is similar with larger touch-ups and discoloration. The factory wings have general wear with areas of low gloss and the bullnoses have been trimmed on the reverse. The can is new and is in excellent condition. The sign has strong eye appeal and displays very well overall. 36" H x 92" W x 9" D. Condition: 7.5. Ford, Edsel, Mercury, Lincoln.

Lot 690 - FORD AUTOMOBILES 6' SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN "WIDE BORDER" - SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) neon sign with new can has excellent color and gloss. The sign features a unique wide border . The field has light wear with one chip in the "R" and other chips at insulator housings. The perimeter has chips at mount holes and along the edges. The sign is mounted in a new can which is in excellent condition. Overall a superb porcelain neon Ford sign we have not seen before. 35" H x 71" W x 8" D. Condition: 8.75. Ford, Edsel, Mercury, Lincoln.

So many great pieces in the May 31st-June 1st auction at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC. Link to the entire catalog in the comments. Descriptions of lots pictured below:

Lot 600 - EARLY KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES DOUBLE SIDED MILK GLASS NEON SIGN FLEXLUME - Rare double-sided tin milk glass sign w/ perimeter neon has very good color and shine. The internal lights and perimeter neon both work as they should. Side #1 has fading to the Springfield lettering with general wear and paint chips. The perimeter has larger paint chips mainly along the outer edges. The reverse has additional wear with light bends in the lower field. Both sides feature embossed milk glass letters which are in very good condition. The factory can has light age wear and is marked Flexlume Corporation - Buffalo. Overall an outstanding early Kelly Tires milk glass neon sign. 40" H x 72" W x 10.5" D. Condition: 8.0/7.5.

Lot 680 - MARATHON BEST IN THE LONG RUN DIE CUT DS PORCELAIN KEYHOLE SIGN W/ HANGER - Amazing DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) sign has excellent color and gloss. The display field has small chips with light wear. The perimeter has chips at the upper mount holes with a larger chip on the lower right corner. The reverse is in a similar condition with slightly less gloss. The metal frame with hanger is in very good condition. All in all an outstanding Marathon sign with the iconic "Running Man" graphics. 60" H x 48" W. Condition: 8.75/8.5.

Lot 735 - DIAMOND DX GASOLINE DS PORCELAIN SIGN W/ FACTORY FRAME & HANGERS - Fantastic DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) sign mounted in the factory ring w/ hangers has day one color and gloss. The display has a clean field and perimeter. There are a few minor factory imperfections present. The reverse is similar. The factory frame and hangers are both in excellent condition. Overall a superb early sign that you will never need to upgrade. 40" H x 72" W. Condition: 9.5.

Lot 530 - REPUBLIC GASOLINE DIE CUT DS PORCELAIN SHIELD SIGN W/ BRACKET - Outstanding DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) die cut sign with bracket has day one color and gloss. The display has small chips in the field and perimeter. The reverse is in a very similar condition. The mounting bracket is in excellent condition. This is the nicest Republic shield like this we have seen and would be extremely difficult to upgrade. 57.5" H x 70" W. Condition: 8.9.

For the Piggly Wiggly fans - some incredible finds in our May 31st - June 1st Premier Auction in Greenville, SC. (Descriptions below.)

Lot 565 - OUTSTANDING PIGGLY WIGGLY 8' SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN - SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) 2-piece with added neon sign has excellent color and gloss. The sign features a huge graphic of the famous Piggly Wiggly mascot "Mr. Pig" in the center field. The sign exhibits chips and light surface wear throughout. The sign is mounted in a new can which is in excellent condition. This statement piece sign has fantastic colors and graphics. 96" H x 96" W x 10" D. Condition: 8.5.

Lot 647 - PIGGLY WIGGLY 15" TELECHRON ADVERTISING CLOCK W/ PIG LOGO - Telechron advertising clock runs and lights up as it should. The inner face has a few tiny paint chips at the hand opening. The outer glass has light hand wear with small scratches. The can has general wear and a small bracket has been used to reinforce the mounting hole. The factory Telechron decal is in place on the reverse. Marked Piggly Wiggly � 2 Telechron Inc., Ashland, Mass, USA. The clock has amazing graphics of the iconic Piggly Wiggly mascot "Mr. Pig" in the center field. 15" D. Condition: 8.9.

One of the better soda offerings we have had will be selling at Richmond Auctions May 31-June 1 in Greenville, SC.

The link to the catalog is in the comments below

There are some fantastic fl**ges in the May 31st-June 1st sale at Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC. Link to the catalog is in the comments below.

Lot 566 - RED CROWN GASOLINE DS PORCELAIN FL**GE SIGN W/ LOGO - DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) fl**ge sign has good color. The display has general wear with fading, small chips and crazing. The reverse is similar. The inner fl**ge has more chipping with bends at the top and bottom. The sign displays well with a large Red Crown logo in the field on both sides. 23.75" H x 24.74" W. Condition: 7.75.

Lot 670 - HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR CYCLES SALES AND SERVICE DS TIN FL**GE SIGN W/ LOGO - DST (Double Sided Tin) fl**ge sign has excellent color and shine. The display field is very clean with minor wear and small paint chips. The perimeter is similar with a small line of paint loss on the upper left edge. The reverse is comparable to the display. The fl**ge has slight bends with areas of paint loss. Marked Made in U.S.A. Stout Sign Co., St. Louis, MO. Overall an outstanding example of this iconic Harley Davidson fl**ge sign. 10" H x 16.5" W. Condition: 8.9/8.75.

Lot 561 - WM PENN MOTOR OILS CANFIELD OIL CO. DS PORCELAIN FL**GE SIGN - DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) fl**ge sign has very good color and gloss. The display has chips and surface wear in the field with heavy chipping along the fl**ge edge. The reverse is similar with an area of crazing in the "Oils" lettering. Overall a unique Wm Penn fl**ge. 18" H x 18" W. Condition: 7.5.

Lot 571 - TEXACO MOTOR OIL CLEAN CLEAR GOLDEN DS PORCELAIN FL**GE SIGN - DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) fl**ge has very good color and gloss. The display has surface wear in the field with heavier wear and chips along the edges. The reverse has lower gloss. 23" H x 17.75" W. Condition: 8.25/8.0.

Very seldom seen 42” DSP Allis Chalmers Double Sided Porcelain Sign as well as a NOS New Idea Single Sided Tin Sign in the original box with paperwork as well.

Both selling at Richmond Auctions May31-June 1 in Greenville, SC. Link to the catalog is in the comments below

Some of the Automobilia advertising clocks on Day 2 (June 1st) of our Premier Summer Auction.

Lot 620 - PHILLIPS 66 BATTERIES & TIRES 15" DOUBLE BUBBLE ADVERTISING CLOCK W/ LOGO - Double bubble advertising clock runs and lights up as it should. The inner face has surface wear to the upper lettering and the second hand is a reproduction. The outer face has spotting along the lower edge. The can has light wear and soiling. The Advertising Products decal in intact. 15" D. Condition: 8.5.

Lot 634 - CHEVROLET EYE IT TRY IT BUY IT 15" TELECHRON ADVERTISING CLOCK W/ BOWTIE - Excellent Telechron advertising clock runs and lights up as it should. The inner face and hands are clean. The outer glass has a few small scratches. The trim ring has light pitting and a non-factory screw has been added along the upper edge. The can has light wear along the perimeter. Marked Warren Telechron Co. Ashland, Mass. U.S.A. Overall an outstanding Chevrolet advertising clock. 15" D.

Lot 639 - AUTHORIZED BUICK VALVE IN HEAD SERVICE 15" ADVERTISING CLOCK W/ LOGO - Lighted advertising clock runs and lights up as it should. The inner face and hands are clean. The outer glass has minor wear and the trim ring and can have been repainted. Both have general age wear present and one access cover is missing on the reverse. The clock has a great look with a large Buick logo in the center field. 15" D.

Lot 640 - FORD EDSEL 15" TELECHRON ADVERTISING CLOCK W/ LOGOS - Telechron advertising clock runs and lights up as it should. The inner face has an area of discoloration in the field with various spots of paint loss throughout. The hour and second hands have small paint chips and the outer glass is clean. The trim ring and can have some general age related wear. Marked Ford - Edsel Telechron Inc., Ashland, Mass., U.S.A. C.A.D. The clock has a great look with unique red, green and white colors featuring the Ford Crest and Edsel logos. 15" D. Condition: 8.

A sampling of some of the cool, colorful neons in the May 31st-June 1st sale at Richmond Auctions

Lot 525 - PITTSBURGH PAINTS EMBOSSED DS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN W/ SUN LOGO - Outstanding multi-piece embossed DSP (Double Sided Porcelain) neon sign with lighted glass panel has very good color and gloss. The display has light wear in the field with discoloration at the neon stands. The perimeter has small edge chips. The upper glass panel has minor soiling. The reverse has less gloss than the display side and the upper glass advertising panel has two breaks. The original can is in very good condition. The side of the can has an Artkraft Lima Ohio porcelain manufacturer tag. Overall a phenomenal embossed porcelain neon sign with 8 different neon colors. 54.5" H x 70" W x 15.5" D. Condition: 9.0/8.5.

Lot 745 - OLDSMOBILE SAFETY TESTED USED CARS 48" SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN - Impressive SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) sign with added neon has excellent color and gloss. The field has small touched up chips. The outer field and perimeter have additional touch ups with surface wear. Marked Walker & Co. Detroit. The sign has vibrant colors and displays very well overall. 48" D. Condition: 8.25.

Lot 760 - DAISY QUEEN DIE CUT SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN W/ ICE CREAM CONE - Amazing Multi-piece SSP neon sign with bullnose on can has very good color and gloss. The ice cream cone in the center has surface wear with discoloration. The "Daisy Queen" panels have chips in the lettering with lower gloss and discoloration to the lettering. The perimeter has chips along the upper edges. The bullnoses have minor surface marks with edge chips. The can is in very good condition. Marked Preston Neon Signs. Overall a unique ice cream sign with strong eye appeal. 48" H x 104" W x 13" D. Condition: 8.25.

Lot 820 - SPIRIT OF AMERICA 1776-1976 SS PORCELAIN NEON SIGN W/ SHIELD LOGO - SSP sign with added neon has excellent color and gloss. The field is very clean overall with light surface wear and a nickel-size chip in the lower field. The perimeter has minor wear along the upper edge. The sign is mounted in a new metal can which is in excellent condition. 57" H x 74" W x 9" D. Condition: 8.75.

A few of the incredible globes in our upcoming May 31st -June 1st auction.

Lot 63 - RARE HURRICANE GASOLINE 13.5" COMPLETE GAS PUMP GLOBE W/ WIDE MILK GLASS BODY - Two 13.5" lenses mounted to a wide milk glass body. Lens #1 has excellent color with light wear and surface scratches. The reverse lens is very similar and the body is in very good condition. All in all an outstanding complete Hurricane Gasoline globe. 16.5" H. Condition: 8.75.

Lot 64 - TEXACO ETHYL GASOLINE OPC MILK GLASS GAS PUMP GLOBE BODY W/ SCREW BASE - OPC (One Piece Cast) milk glass globe with embossed lettering and copper collar displays very well. Side #1 has light wear to the paint with fading and discoloration in the field. There are areas of errant white paint along the lettering and Texaco logo. The reverse is in a very similar condition. The inside of the base has small chips and the copper collar has age toning. This early 1930s Texaco globe has a great overall look. 17.5" H. Condition: 8.5.

Lot 74 - RIO GRANDE GASOLINE 15" SINGLE LENS HP METAL BODY GAS PUMP GLOBE - Single 15" lens w/ repainted HP metal body has very good color. The lens has been caulked into place. It has surface scratches in the field with small paint chips along the edges. The repainted body has a few small bends near the lens opening on the reverse. Overall a tough-to-find globe with outstanding eye appeal. 15" D. Condition: 8.25.

Lot 83 - KANOTEX BONDIFIED GASOLINE 13.5" GAS PUMP METAL BODY GLOBE - 13.5" Gill lenses with metal body. Lens #1 has fine scratches in the field. The second lens has heavier scratches and wear in the field. The lenses are mounted in a metal body which is in excellent condition. The globe display well with vibrant colors and nice graphics. 13.5" D. Condition: 8.5/7.9.

The catalog for our May 31 - June 1 auction at Richmond Auctions is LIVE! Link in the comments below

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Parker Brothers A1 Special 20 gauge double barrel, upgraded by master engraver Angelo Bee, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Originally a VH grade manufactured in 1901, it was later transformed into an A1 Special with a straight grip and features 26" solid rib blued side-by-side barrels, gold embossed wildlife motifs, and intricate scroll and punch dot engraving. This masterpiece exemplifies the rare artistry of Angelo Bee and represents a unique find.

Learn more about the rarity, condition, and graphics of the sportsman advertising pieces in our upcoming April 13th auction in this Sporting Classics Daily feature!

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Belgian Browning Mallard Superposed O/U 12 gauge. One of only 500 manufactured in 1980, this shotgun boasts 28" blued steel ventilated matte rib barrels, automatic ejectors, and 2.75" chambers, with full and modified chokes. Its French gray finished receiver showcases seven gold mallard inlays surrounded by intricate foliate scroll engraving. Displays nicely in the original full length hardwood case.

A small assortment of the amazing advertising pieces selling in our Spring Sportsman’s auction at April 13th in Greenville SC!

List of Upcoming Auctions at Richmond Auctions in South Carolina View an updated list of our upcoming auctions at Richmond Auctions in South Carolina. Petroliana, Americana, Automobilia - We have it all.

We are 1 week away from an incredible auction at .. April 5-6 in Hartwell, GA. The link to the catalogue is in the comments below!

We are 1 week away from an incredible auction at Rockabilly Auction Co.. April 5-6 in Hartwell, GA. The link to the catalogue is in the comments below!

An absolutely incredible Double Sided Tin advertising piece from United States Cartridge Co, featuring their Boy Scout Cartridges. Selling April 13th at in the Spring Sportsman’s Auction

An absolutely incredible Double Sided Tin advertising piece from United States Cartridge Co, featuring their Boy Scout Cartridges. Selling April 13th at Richmond Auctions in the Spring Sportsman’s Auction

"Diana The Huntress" featured in this remarkable art from master engraver Angelo Bee. Displayed beautifully on each side of the receiver on this 1926 Browning Trombone.

We are extremely excited to announce our second sportsman’s auction here at Richmond Auctions. Please check out the catalogue here:

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