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The John McCauley Sign Collection
The John McCauley Sign Collection
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Auction Location
8512 S. Union Rd
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Union
,
Illinois
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60180
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United States
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High Octane History: The Ultimate Petroliana & Advertising Auction
Step back in time to the golden age of the American road, where service stations were social hubs and neon lights beckoned travelers from miles away. This auction brings together a spectacular assembly of industrial artistry and commercial history, celebrating the vibrant visual culture that once defined our highways and main streets. From the gleam of polished porcelain to the warm hum of vintage neon, this collection offers a rare opportunity to acquire authentic pieces of Americana that have withstood the test of time.
This extensive catalog features an impressive array of double-sided porcelain (DSP) and single-sided porcelain (SSP) signs from iconic brands like Texaco, Sinclair, Mobil, and Phillips 66, alongside rare tire and battery advertisements. Collectors will marvel at the selection of restored and original condition gas pumps, including a rare Fry "Mae West" visible pump, classic clock-face models, and an assortment of authentic glass gas globes. The auction extends beyond the service station to include a robust selection of agricultural history, featuring vibrant seed corn and feed signs from DeKalb, Purina, and Wayne Feeds. Anchoring the sale are standout vehicles, including a beautifully refurbished 1947 Mercury Eight Convertible and a rugged 1971 International Harvester Scout II, ready for their next adventure.
These items are more than just collectibles; they are tangible connections to a bygone era of American industry and craftsmanship. Whether it is the typography of a vintage "Prescriptions" neon sign or the imposing stature of a 140-inch service station island light, each piece evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia. We are Chasing History with every lot, preserving the stories and aesthetics that shaped the 20th century. As Auctioneers of antiques. Collectors of cool. Veterans of vintage, we invite you to explore this curated selection and place your bids to bring a piece of this rich heritage into your own collection.
We are always seeking quality consignments for our future auctions. If you have a collection you are looking to sell, please send photos to consign@donleyauctions.com and let us make your collection fit in your wallet.
2026 Mar 21
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The McCauley Advertising Signs Collection
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ECO Model 98 Tireflator Air Pump
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Eco Model 98 Tireflator air meter manufactured by the Bennett Pump Division of the John Wood Company, Muskegon, Michigan. The unit features a bright...
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42" Globe Gasoline DSP Porcelain Advertising Sign
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"GLOBE GASOLINE" double sided 42" porcelain advertising sign, featured inside while metal frame. Very good overall condition with min...
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72" Texaco DSP Porcelain Advertising Sign
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Seldom found 6 foot or 72" Texaco porcelain double sided advertising sign. Presents well with eye catching color combination and stature. "...
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Framed 6' AMOCO Double Sided Advertising Sign
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Iconic "AMOCO" framed "fiberglass" oval double sided service station advertising sign. Very good to good overall condition with ...
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48" White Rose DSP Porcelain Advertising Sign
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48" White Rose double sided porcelain advertising sign showcased inside metal frame collar with two attachment loops. Presents extremely well w...
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60" Kaiser Service DSP To Piece Advertising Sign
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60" Kaiser Approved Service Frazer porcelain double sided two piece hanging advertising sign. Presents extremely well with handsome color and ...
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72" Black John Deere Neon Advertising Sign
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Attractive BLACK John Deere Farm Supplements hanging neon advertising sign. Contemporary iconic black sign featuring "leaping deer" perfec...
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MOBIL GAS Single Sided NEON Advertising Sign
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Striking "Mobil Gas" left facing single sided neon advertising sign. Presents perfectly with attractive RED, WHITE & BLUE color perfec...
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Delco Batteries Advertising Neon Sign
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Captivating die cut contemporary Delco batteries neon advertising sign. Presents extremely well with bold eye catching color and working neon, in very
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Pepsi Cola Die Cut Bottle Advertising Sign
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"Pepsi Cola" single sided tin die cut contemporary advertising sign. Very good overall condition with some discoloration along with damage...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 1,000.00
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30" 1866 Valvoline Motor Oil SST Advertising Sign
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1866 Valvoline Motor Oil" circular single sided tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, scratches, stray marks; d...
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Humphrey Cadillac Rockford SST Advertising Sign
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"Humphrey Cadillac Rockford" single sided painted metal advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, chips, paint los...
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Registered NY Repair Shop DST Advertising Sign
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"Registered State of NY Motor Vehicle Repair Shop" double sided metal advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, st...
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1952 Auto-Lite Batteries SST Advertising Sign
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Auto-Lite Batteries single sided metal advertising sign. "Fogarty Dayton O. 1952-A " stamped along bended edge, self framed and in very go...
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60" Brunswick Tires SST Embossed Advertising Sign
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Large and in charge "Brunswick Tires" single sided, embossed metal advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, scrat...
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Eagles Nest Baby Chicks Upper Sandusky DST AD Sign
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Vintage Eagles Nest "Baby Chicks Upper Sandusky" double sided tin hanging advertising sign. "Vernon Co Newton IA" stamped near b...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 10,000.00
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66" MFA Feeds SSP Advertising Sign
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Vintage "MFA FEEDS" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Presents well with bold eye catching color and gloss along with large size. V...
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Pioneer Products Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "PIONEER Products" embossed single sided tin advertising sign. Stout Lite by Stout Marketing Inc. St Louis Mo. 9616135 stamped nea...
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70" India Tires SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage India Tires single sided tin advertising sign. Very good to good overall condition with minor discoloration, stray marks and paint loss. Prese
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Credit Union Single Sided Advertising Sign
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"Credit Union" single sided elongated painted metal advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, stray marks, chips, ...
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Sinclair Pennsylvania Oil SSP Advertising Sign
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"Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil" single sided elongated porcelain advertising sign. Very Good to good overall condition with some discolo...
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We Give Plaid Stamps SST Embossed Advertising Sign
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"We Give Plaid Stamps" single sided embossed tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, stray marks, chips and...
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70" Wanda Oil Products SST Advertising Sign
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"WANDA Oil & Greases" single sided tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, bends, extra holes, stray mar...
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Yale Tires Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "YALE TIRES" embossed single sided metal advertising sign. Presents well and in good overall condition with some discoloration, st...
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Enjoy Double Cola SSP Porcelain Advertising Sign
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"Enjoy Double Cola" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Presents well with strong color and gloss; in very good overall condition wit...
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1027 -
Pennzoil Sound Your Z SST Embossed Tin Sign
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"Pennzoil Sound Your Z" single sided embossed tin advertising sign. Presents extremely well with bold crisp eye catching color. Very good...
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Penn-Craft Retreads Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "Pennsylvania Quality Retreads" embossed single sided tin advertising sign. "G-38" stamped near bottom corner; good to g...
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Goodrich Batteries Tires SSP Advertising Sign
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"Goodrich Batteries Tires Accessories" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Good overall condition with moderate discoloration, chippe...
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Hood Tires Tubes SST Self Framed Advertising Sign
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"Hood Tires Tubes" single sided self framed ( with wood backing) painted metal advertising sign. "Property of the Hood rubber Company...
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Pepsi Machine Insert Single Sided Advertising Sign
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"PEPSI" single sided machine insert tin advertising sign. Very good overall condition with some discoloration, oxidation & stray marks...
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"FS" DSP Porcelain Advertising Sign
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Vintage "FS" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Presents well with good color and gloss; good overall condition with some discolorat...
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Pennsylvania Tires Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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"Pennsylvania Tires" embossed single sided tin advertising sign. "6-81" stamped near bottom corner, very good to good overall co...
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"Ok We Buy Cars & Trucks" SST Advertising Sign
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"OK We Buy Used Cars & Trucks" single sided metal advertising sign. Good to very good overall condition with some discoloration & ...
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Auto Lite Batteries SST Embossed Advertising Sign
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"Auto-Lite Batteries" single sided embossed painted metal advertising sign. Presents well with handsome color combination and vintage subj...
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County Life Country Mutual SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage Country Life Country Mutual "Gene Slack" single sided metal advertising sign. Presents well and in good overall condition with som...
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Reverse Colors Ford Veribrite SSP Advertising Sign
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"FORD" (featured in reverse colors) single sided porcelain advertising sign. Presents well with strong color and gloss, very good overall ...
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City Chevrolet Des Moines IA SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "City Chevrolet Des Moines Iowa" single sided tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, stray marks &a...
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Studebaker Service Station SSP Advertising Sign
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"Studebaker Service Station" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Good overall condition with mild discoloration along with some stray...
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Dutch Boy Paint Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "Dutch Boy Paint" Professionals at Work embossed single sided tin advertising sign. Very good to good overall condition with some ...
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Opaline SSP Sinclair Gas Station Advertising Sign
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"Now while you wait Drain & Refill with Opaline" Sinclair Gas Station single sided porcelain advertising sign. Good overall condition ...
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Mail Pouch Tobacco SSP Advertising Sign
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Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco single sided porcelain advertising sign. Good overall condition with moderate discoloration, stray marks, over paint, porcela
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Purina For the Animals in your Life SST Ad Sign
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Vintage Purina " For the Animals in your Life" single sided tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with moderate discoloration, str...
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Purina Single Sided Embossed Tin Advertising Sign
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"Purina" single sided embossed tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, stray marks and oxidation; self frame...
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You Like 7-Up, It Likes You SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage "You Like 7-Up, It Likes You" oval embossed tin single sided metal advertising sign. "Stout Sign Co. St. Louis Mo, 30" ...
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Kendall Motor Oil Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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Vintage Kendall Motor Oil embossed single sided metal advertising sign. Grace Comm. Inc St Louis Mo near bottom edge, very good to good overall condit
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Whistle Sparkling Orange SST Advertising Sign
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"Whistle Sparkling Orange Goodness" single sided embossed tin advertising sign. Presents extremely well with large stature, bold eye catch...
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1950s 73" Wonder Bread SS Tin Advertising Sign
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Hard to come by 1950s Wonder Bread single sided tin advertising sign; large and in charge approximately 37"t x 73"l. Presents well with at...
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71" Mohawk Tires Embossed SST Advertising Sign
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"Mohawk Tires" single sided embossed tin advertising sign. Good overall condition with some areas with minor dings (unevenness), stray mar...
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Standard Oil Products SSP Advertising Sign
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"Standard Oil Products" single sided porcelain advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration, chipped porcelain, scratc...
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Delco Batteries Single Sided Tin Advertising Sign
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1951 "Delco Batteries" single sided tin advertising sign. Self framed with wood framing. "DONASCO 11-51 & FORM A-174 Made in US...
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