Category: Signs & Banners

60 Press Releases

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  Rare Porcelain Signs, Vintage Motorcycles And Service Station Items Highlight Morphy’s Automobilia, Petroliana & Soda Advertising Auction

  Featured: 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics; 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead motorcycle; 1947 Indian Chief Model 347B bike; rare petroliana signs DENVER, Pa. – An exceptionally clean example of a 1940s Harbor Petroleum Products porcelain sign with seaplane graphics; two rare and desirable vintage motorcycles – a…

  Jun 15, 26

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  Morphy’s Dec. 4-6 Las Vegas auction to showcase stellar Ray Claridge collection of early alcohol, tobacco, soda pop & general store signage + antique coin-ops

  Featured: 9ft Mr. Peanut figural mascot, Owl Cigar Store sign, vending, arcade & coin-op machines; neon signs, tobacciana, vintage theater, drive-in, soda fountain, barber shop & taxi-related items LAS VEGAS – On December 4-6 in Las Vegas, Morphy’s will auction the classic advertising, American pop culture and coin-op collection of…

  Nov 24, 25

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  Morphy’s Oct. 4-5 auction of prized automobilia and petroliana raced to a $1.7M finish

  Early Sinclair signs, with sensational graphics of a primitive single-engine airplane and ‘Dino’ the dinosaur mascot, flew to the top of prices realized DENVER, Pa. – If any one word could summarize the selection in Morphy’s October 4-5 Automobilia and Petroliana Auction, it would be “condition.” A dazzling array of…

  Oct 24, 25

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  Legacy Petroliana and Advertising Collections to Sell with Check the Oil This June

  Three major, long-term collections of petroliana and advertising collectibles will lead Check the Oil’s Annual Premier Auction this year. Over 550 lots will cross the auction block on June 21, 2025. Live bidding will be held onsite in Columbus, OH with online bidding options available through LiveAuctioneers.  Rare items collected…

  Jun 11, 25

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  Check the Oil to Offer Treasure Trove of Gasoline Advertising, Vintage Memorabilia

  Three legacy collections of automobile and gasoline advertising memorabilia are simultaneously hitting the market this June. Check the Oil will offer its Annual Premier Auction on June 21, 2025. The offerings this year include over 550 lots of porcelain signs, gas pumps, countertop displays, and other collectibles. Many of these…

  Jun 9, 25

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  Fresh-to-market advertising and country store antiques join major railroadiana collections at Morphy’s, Nov. 15-16

  Featured highlight: Magnificent and complete 1925 Karl Muller 18-character carousel restored to the most exacting European standards DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s Antique Advertising department will conclude its 2023 schedule on a high note with a November 15-16 auction that combines coveted antique advertising and country store items with rare railroad…

  Nov 7, 23

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  Last call for Bobby Knudsen Jr Automobilia & Petroliana Collection, headlining at Morphy Auctions Sept. 29-Oct. 1

  Knudsen’s world-famous assemblage of gas & oil advertising signs will be auctioned on Day 1, with select pieces from other high-end collections offered on Days 2-3 DENVER, Pa. – It has been an exciting year-long journey for automobilia and petroliana collectors since Morphy Auctions first announced a series of sales…

  Sep 20, 23

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  Twice as Nice: TavernTrove's Two Day Vintage Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Advertising Auction

  Lot #420, a 1930s porcelain outdoor sign was estimated at $800 to $1,200 and sold for $3,630. Image courtesy of TavernTrove. TavernTrove, of Raleigh, NC presented its Vintage Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Advertising Auction on June 21 and 22, 2023. This two-day event included 528 total lots of century-spanning breweriana…

  Jul 3, 23

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  Milestone’s June 10-11 auction features outstanding private collection of antique advertising

  Featured: General store signage for a variety of late-19th and early 20th-century products WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – As a special highlight of its June 10-11 sale, Milestone Auctions in suburban Cleveland will offer a fine collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century advertising related to a variety of products that would…

  Jun 6, 23

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  Morphy’s Spring Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction closes the books at nearly $3.7M

  Rare-variation Watling ‘Cupid’ slot machine made a love connection at $72,000; while Esmeralda fortune teller defied prognostications to earn a hefty $66,000 DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions’ lively April 20-22 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction delivered a fantastic selection of rare slot machines, amusements and early advertising to an eager…

  May 18, 23

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  Beam Me Up: Results From Bodnar's Auction Sales' Flashlights Event

  Bodnar's Auction Sales of New Brunswick, NJ presented its The History of Flashlights, Lightbulbs, & Batteries sale on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. This comprehensive, single-owner event included more than 270 vintage to antique lots of related materials, including advertising, displays, novelties, and ephemera. All prices noted include the auction house's…

  Apr 25, 23

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  Morphy’s April 20-22 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction lineup reveals rarely seen early amusements, top-notch signs and country store classics

  Featured: 1902-1904 Caille Bros Triple Eclipse upright slot machine ($200K-$300K), fabulous Mills owl strength tester ($50K-$150K), Watling Cupid with US/Canadian nickel slot ($50K-$70K) DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s will bring on the fun and games April 20-22 with a stellar array of antique coin-operated machines and early advertising. Nearly 2,100 premium…

  Apr 17, 23

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  Milestone to host diverse Oct. 15 auction of classic cars and rare parts, automotive and Coca-Cola advertising, coin-ops, antiques, decorative art and collectibles

  740-lot sale features the many fascinating collections of late Virginia businessman Mark Smith WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – When the doors open to Milestone’s auction gallery on Saturday, October 15th, an energized – and eclectic – group of bidders is expected to rush in, grab a coffee and take a last-minute look…

  Sep 29, 22

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  World-class Bobby Knudsen Jr petroliana and soda pop advertising collection is centerpiece of powerhouse auction series at Morphy’s, Sept. 30-Oct. 3

  Knudsen’s entire 32-year collection of rare, authentic examples in superior condition – 90% in 9.0 condition or better – will be offered with no reserve DENVER, Pa. – On September 30, Morphy Auctions will begin the thrilling year-long adventure of selling the Bobby Knudsen Jr Collection of World-Class Automotive, Gas…

  Sep 14, 22

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  Morphy’s serves up rare soda fountain, soda pop and other antique advertising in colorful August 23-25 auction series

  Sensational 19th-century soda fountain front and backbar with lighted fountain and marble soda dispenser expected to sell for $60,000-$100,000 DENVER, Pa. – Just as nightclubs are today’s social hubs, there was a time, more than a century ago, when the local soda fountain or soda shop was where people went…

  Aug 16, 22

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  Stephenson’s July 29 auction titled Fab ‘50s and More features vintage advertising, soda fountain, pop culture and entertainment memorabilia

  Highlights: Dunhill soda fountain, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man pinball, Seeburg jukebox, railroadiana including antique ticket booth; early radios, clocks & phones; boardwalk amusement games SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – On July 29th, Stephenson’s Auctions will return to the days of sock hops, drive-ins and old gold Chevys as they host a colorful…

  Jul 22, 22

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  Cheers! TavernTrove's July Quality Beer Advertising Auction

  A cold beer and the hazy, lazy days of July go hand in hand. So the timing could not be more perfect for TavernTrove's July Quality Beer Advertising Auction. This sale, to be held on July 30, 2022, offers nearly 460 lots of primarily early to mid-20th century breweriana– beer…

  Jul 19, 22

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  Automobilia & Collectibles From The Francis E. Tarzian Estate Go Up For Bid At Turner Auctions + Appraisals

  Over 200 Lots from a Passionate Collector To be Sold on Saturday, July 30, 2022 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 15, 2022 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Automobilia & Collectibles from the Estate of Francis E. Tarzian, Sr., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 am…

  Jul 18, 22

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  Morphy’s May 4-6 auction shines spotlight on exceptional examples of antique coin-op machines and early advertising signs

  Featured: early arcade, music, gambling, vending and other slot machines plus alcohol, soft drink, gum, tobacco, soda fountain and other desirable advertising and signage DENVER, Pa. – Long before the era of instant entertainment from TV, downloaded music and streaming videos, Americans could amuse themselves with a pocketful of change…

  Apr 25, 22

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  All signs pointed to success at Morphy’s $2.4M Automobilia, Petroliana & Railroadiana Auction

  Exceptional rarity and near-flawless condition drove prices above high estimate on many lots DENVER, Pa. – Trains, planes and automobiles were on the minds of bidders who brought their A-game to Morphy’s big March 29-30 Automobilia, Petroliana & Railroadiana auction. The colorful 1,498-lot sale featured rare, fresh-to-the-market examples of signage,…

  Apr 8, 22