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Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction

Richmond Auctions, East Moline · 7 Aug 2026

This sale ended on 7 August 2026. The page is kept for reference.

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Started: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 2:00 pm (ET)
Location: East Moline, Illinois, 61 244
Sale format: Online Only
Lots: 443
Categories: Farm & Heavy Equipment, Fine Art & Prints, Jewelry & Watches, Pottery, China & Glass
Auction house: Richmond Auctions
Website: richmondauctions.com

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About this sale

This sale offered 443 lots, listed under Farm & Heavy Equipment, Fine Art & Prints, Jewelry & Watches and Pottery, China & Glass. It closed on Friday 7 August 2026. Richmond Auctions has 1 other upcoming sale on Auction Eagle.

Highlights from this sale

A selection of lots from the catalog.

The auction house’s description

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.

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Catalog Lots (443)

443 lots in Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction.

Lot 1 Sohio Motor Oil Empty 5 Gallon Metal Can $25 - $500,000
Lot 2 Texaco Chassis Lubricant Empty 2 Pound Metal Can w/ Logo $25 - $500,000
Lot 3 Texaco Home Lubricant "Long Spout" Empty 3 Ounce Metal Handy Oiler Can $25 - $500,000
Lot 4 Texaco Marfak No 1 2 Pound Empty Metal Grease Can w/ Logo $25 - $500,000
Lot 5 Johnson Brilliant Bronze Lubricant Empty 25 Pound Metal Grease Can $25 - $500,000
Lot 6 Early Johnson Oil Refining Co. 10 Pound Metal Grease Can Chicago Heights Illinois $25 - $500,000
Lot 7 Johnson Oil Refining Co. Surface Cleaner Empty 1 Pint Metal Can w/ Logo $25 - $500,000
Lot 8 Texaco Roof Cement 10 Pound Metal Advertising Can $25 - $500,000
Lot 9 The Texas Company Texaco Empty Metal 25 Pound Thuban Compound Can w/ Logo $25 - $500,000
Lot 10 Early The Texas Company Texaco Harness Oil Half Gallon Empty Metal Can "Port Arthur Texas" $25 - $500,000
Lot 11 Havoline Oil Indian Refining Company Empty 1 Gallon Metal Can $25 - $500,000
Lot 12 Texaco Thuban "S" Empty Metal Can "Black T Logo" Port Arthur Texas $25 - $500,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction?

Rustbelt Americana Advertising Auction was held on Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 2:00 pm (ET) in East Moline, Illinois by Richmond Auctions.

Is this auction online or in person?

This is an online-only auction, so you bid through the live catalog.

How do I bid or view the catalog?

View the full catalog and register to bid on the live catalog at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/423767_rustbelt-americana-advertising-auction/.