Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction 2026-08-07 Auction - 444 Price Results - Richmond Auctions in IL
Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction
Johnson Time Tells Gasolene 48" DSP Sign w/ Ring
Iroquois Native American Die Cut 58" SST Neon Sign
Scarce Johnson Winged 70 Gasolene 48" Die Cut DST Sign
Done
East Moline, IL, United States
Auction Details

Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction

Richmond Auctions is proud to once again partner with Rob Wolfe from American Pickers as the official presenting auction house for the 2026 Rust Belt Americana: Antique Swap & Auction. We are thrilled to bring the auction portion of this incredible weekend to life on August 7th at the Bend XPO in East Moline, Illinois.

We invite you to join us live on-site along the beautiful banks of the Mississippi River or take advantage of our convenient online bidding options. Whether you are a lifelong collector or bidding with us for the first time, we look forward to having you partake in the weekend's excitement.

This year's spotlighted auction features a phenomenal, deep-dive collection of rare pieces from the Johnson Oil Refining Company. Collectors will find a remarkable variety of scarce Johnson items, including highly sought-after, Time Tells, and Winged 70 gas globes, early grease and motor oil cans, advertising clocks, salesman sample kits, and vibrant porcelain signs. It is an unmissable opportunity to acquire foundational, hard-to-find petroliana while celebrating a shared passion for preserving historic Americana.

Best of all, your participation this weekend helps drive a meaningful impact, directly supporting local students through trade scholarships. We are honored to bring these historic pieces to market and look forward to seeing many familiar faces in Illinois this August..

The auction is on site at Rust Belt Americana, located at Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL 61244.
SOLD
Sohio Motor Oil Empty 5 Gallon Metal Can: Empty metal five gallon oil can has been repainted. The can features a wooden handle and both caps. The sides of the can have areas of wear with dents and a hand painted Sohio logo. 15" H. All items
Est.
$25
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$500,000
SOLD
Texaco Roof Cement 10 Pound Metal Advertising Can: Ten pound metal can with the original lid retains some product inside. The can has very good color and shine. The display has light wear with toning, minor discoloration along the lower edges and an
Est.
$25
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$500,000
SOLD
Pair of Johnson Oils Grease Cans 10 Pound: Two empty ten pound metal cans are both missing the lids and handles. The cans have good color with general wear throughout. One can has heavier wear with bends along the lower edge. 8" H. Condition:
Est.
$25
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$500,000
SOLD
Gargoyle Mobiloil "AF" Empty 5 Quart Metal Oil Can: Empty metal five-quart can has good color and shine. The display has light wear with tiny paint chips and discoloration on the lower left edge. The reverse has slight fading in the fields with wash
Est.
$25
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$500,000
SOLD
Texaco 574 Motor Oil Empty Metal Quart Can w/ Logo: Empty metal quart can with the original cap has very good color and shine. The display has paint chips with minor indentations in the field and a small dent on the lower right edge. The reverse has
Est.
$25
-
$500,000
SOLD
Texaco Marfak No. 0 Empty 5 Pound Metal Can w/ Logo: Empty five pound metal can with the original lid has excellent color and shine. The display has light wear with small indentations along the upper right edge. The reverse and sides have added wear
Est.
$25
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$500,000