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R-Place Petroliana & Diner Auction

2025-05-28 10:00:00 2025-05-28 10:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : R-Place Petroliana & Diner Auction https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/grays/r-place-petroliana-diner-auction-19200
The beloved R-Place Family Eatery, a popular truck stop in Morris, IL, along I-80, was filled with petroliana, automatons, signage, gas pumps and toys which harkened back 50 years. The popular stop along the highway was recently renovated and all the items are now up for auction.
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  • Cast Metal R-Place Clock Sign
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1

    Cast Metal R-Place Clock Sign

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • SSP Coca-Cola Advertising Button Sign
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 2

    SSP Coca-Cola Advertising Button Sign

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • R-Place Folding Double Seat Bench,
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3

    R-Place Folding Double Seat Bench,

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Coca-Cola Vendo Model 44 Vending Machine
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 4

    Coca-Cola Vendo Model 44 Vending Machine

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Erie Model 173 Clock Face Gas Pump
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 5

    Erie Model 173 Clock Face Gas Pump

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Vintage Marquee Letter R Sign
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 6

    Vintage Marquee Letter R Sign

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Eco Tireflater Air Meter Model 20
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 7

    Eco Tireflater Air Meter Model 20

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • R-Place Frosted Glass and Brass Window
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 8

    R-Place Frosted Glass and Brass Window

    Est.
    $50 - $100
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • 1922 Ford Model TT Fuel Truck
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 9

    1922 Ford Model TT Fuel Truck

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Rare Revere Tires Litho on Cotton Sign
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 10

    Rare Revere Tires Litho on Cotton Sign

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • R-Place Vitrine Diner Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 11

    R-Place Vitrine Diner Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Orient Type Triplet Racing Bicycle, ca. 1898-1899
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 12

    Orient Type Triplet Racing Bicycle, ca. 1898-1899

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • James Karpowicz (American, b. 1968)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    James Karpowicz (American, b. 1968)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • The Standard Oil Co. Porcelain Enamel Service Station Sign
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 14

    The Standard Oil Co. Porcelain Enamel Service Station S...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • R-Place Vintage Animated Mechanical Pelham Puppet Show
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 15

    R-Place Vintage Animated Mechanical Pelham Puppet Show

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Polarine Standard Oil Co. Horse-Drawn Oil Tanker
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 16

    Polarine Standard Oil Co. Horse-Drawn Oil Tanker

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Gilbert & Barker Model T105 Clock Face Gas Pump
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 17

    Gilbert & Barker Model T105 Clock Face Gas Pump

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • R-Place Restaurant Hand-Painted Biplane Model
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 18

    R-Place Restaurant Hand-Painted Biplane Model

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Robert (Bob) Wills (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 19

    Robert (Bob) Wills (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Carter The Great Lithograph Poster
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 20

    Carter The Great Lithograph Poster

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • DEKALB Corn Seed Store Display Sign
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    DEKALB Corn Seed Store Display Sign

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • GE Edison Mazda Lamps Store Display
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 22

    GE Edison Mazda Lamps Store Display

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Original Buddy L Flivver Dump Truck Toy
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 23

    Original Buddy L Flivver Dump Truck Toy

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Educational Oil Sample Bottle Display
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 24

    Educational Oil Sample Bottle Display

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Disney Pelham Puppet Diorama Store Display
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 25

    Disney Pelham Puppet Diorama Store Display

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Wayne Model 60 Computing Gas Pump
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 26

    Wayne Model 60 Computing Gas Pump

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Drink Coca-Cola Flange Sign
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 27

    Drink Coca-Cola Flange Sign

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  •  Large Pabst Blue Ribbon Advertising Sign
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 28

    Large Pabst Blue Ribbon Advertising Sign

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Standard Oil Glass Oil Bottles in Metal Carrier
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 29

    Standard Oil Glass Oil Bottles in Metal Carrier

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • SST Fresh Up with 7up Bottle Sign
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 30

    SST Fresh Up with 7up Bottle Sign

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • 1940 Drink Coca-Cola Tin Sign
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 31

    1940 Drink Coca-Cola Tin Sign

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Robert (Bob) Wills (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    Robert (Bob) Wills (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • 7UP Folding Double Seat Bench
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 33

    7UP Folding Double Seat Bench

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • A Vintage Acton MFG Coca-Cola Ice Chest
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 34

    A Vintage Acton MFG Coca-Cola Ice Chest

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • R-Place Vitrine Diner Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    R-Place Vitrine Diner Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • V8 Glass Neon Sign
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 36

    V8 Glass Neon Sign

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Buddy L Flivver Dump Truck Toy
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 37

    Buddy L Flivver Dump Truck Toy

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Drink Big Boy BB Cola Store Display Sign
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 38

    Drink Big Boy BB Cola Store Display Sign

    Est.
    $50 - $100
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • No Parking This Side of Street Lollipop Sign
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 39

    No Parking This Side of Street Lollipop Sign

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Super Permalube LDO Motor Oil Sign
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    Super Permalube LDO Motor Oil Sign

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Vintage Tekno Truck Toys and Original Boxes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Vintage Tekno Truck Toys and Original Boxes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Original Sells Bros Circus Poster
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 42

    Original Sells Bros Circus Poster

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Standard White Crown Gas Pump Porcelain Enamel Metal Sign
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 43

    Standard White Crown Gas Pump Porcelain Enamel Metal Si...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Coca-Cola Embossed Tin Advertising Thermometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 44

    Coca-Cola Embossed Tin Advertising Thermometer

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Restored Dayton Barrel Scale
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 45

    Restored Dayton Barrel Scale

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Mileage Die Cut Gas Station Store Display Sign
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 46

    Mileage Die Cut Gas Station Store Display Sign

    Est.
    $50 - $100
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • The Time, the Place, and the Girl: The Musical Play Poster
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 47

    The Time, the Place, and the Girl: The Musical Play Pos...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Rare Polarine Counter Top Oil Variety Display
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 48

    Rare Polarine Counter Top Oil Variety Display

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Gray's Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400

Auction Description

R-Place Petroliana & Diner Auction by Gray's Auctioneers

The beloved R-Place Family Eatery, a popular truck stop in Morris, Illinois, along I-80, was filled with treasures from the golden age of the automobile. The famous attraction along the highway was recently renovated and all the items are now up for auction - a perfect opportunity to grow your collection of nostalgic petroliana collectibles and ephemera. Choose from an impressive selection of vintage gas pumps and crown glass globes. Find a beloved character among the toys and automatons including Disney, Peanuts, and storybook toys and statuettes. Explore a vast array of antique gas station and roadway signage. We've even got two antique vehicles for sale! Don't miss your chance to own a special piece of history; register to bid now! 

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Gray's Auctioneers
Cleveland, OH 44102
United States

info@graysauctioneers.com

Phone:+1 2162263300

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00
$1,000,000 20.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

When you’re the winning bidder on an item from Gray’s Auctioneers, you have three options for claiming your new treasure: 1. You can schedule an appointment to pick it up at 10717 Detroit Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. 2. You can utilize our in-house packing and shipping services. This may not be the least expensive option. However we are art and antiques handlers with decades of experience and expertise packing your pieces to ensure they reach their final destination safe and sound. 3. You can arrange for a third party service like UPS to pick up, pack, and ship your item. Two recommended UPS Stores are: store1308@theupsstore.com (440.333.4810); store1016@theupsstore.com (330-725-7033 press 9). 4. If you would like fine art craters or for blanket wrap shipping services, please contact Gray's.

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1. These Terms and Conditions are applicable to those buyers who bid with us through Bidsquare.com. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 2. The Lots listed in this auction will be offered by Gray’s Auctioneers LLC (“Auctioneer” or the “Company”) as agent for consignor(s) or owner. 3. All the Property offered and sold through the Company shall be offered and sold under the Terms and Conditions set forth herein. YOUR BID IS A CONTRACT. By participating in any auction at the Company, you acknowledge that you accept and are bound by these Terms and Conditions, any of which may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Company. 4. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Gray’s Auctioneers LLC shall be found to have no duty as to the validity of the consignor/owner’s lawful title to any property (lot) offered for sale greater than reasonable reliance on the representations of the consignor or owner. The Company provides no statement, guarantee or warranty as to the lawful title of any lot, and Buyer waives and releases the Company from any claims based on alleged defects in legal title to any lot. 5. Gray’s Auctioneers LLC advises all prospective buyers to examine in person all lots they are interested in before the auction. YOUR BID IS A CONTRACT and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All Property (Lots) are sold “As Is” and without recourse, and neither Auctioneer nor it’s consignor(s) make any warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any of the Property (Lots) to be sold at auction, including, without limitation, with respect to warranty of title, warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation of any kind in reference to the Property. Neither the Company nor its consignor(s) shall be responsible for the correctness, authenticity, provenance, attribution, condition or any other terms used to describe the Property; and furthermore, neither Auctioneer nor its consignor(s) shall be deemed to have made any representation or warranty, in any advertisement, or in any statement by anyone or which is made at the sale, in the bill of sale, invoice, or elsewhere, nor shall any of the foregoing be deemed an assumption of liability. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is free of imperfections or the effects of aging. 6. All prospective buyers must register and provide identification before bidding. We may require a valid credit card or other financial references. The Company reserves the right to decline bidder registration, and/or to refuse participation in any auction at any time at the Company’s sole discretion. 7. 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The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer will be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have absolute and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the Property in dispute. If any dispute arises after a sale, the Company’s sale record shall be conclusive and final. 13. The Auctioneer’s decision to refuse any bid, advance the bidding in any manner, withdraw a Lot, determine a successful bidder, continue the bidding, to cancel a sale and re offer and resell an item in dispute, is conclusive, absolute and final. 14. Title of the property immediately passes to the highest acknowledged bidder when the Auctioneer’s hammer falls, subject to the Terms and Conditions set forth herein, at which point the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility for the Property. The buyer shall pay the full purchase price which includes Hammer price, together with the applicable buyers’ premium PLUS any applicable fees, taxes and shipping costs within five (5) days of the date of sale. Please note all payments must be made directly with Gray’s Auctioneers. If invoices are above $5,000 they must be paid by wire transfer or bank check. In person payment shall be made in US dollars by cash, cashier’s or certified check, debit, credit cards, and ACH accepted by the Company, or wire transfer. No credit card payments for first time buyers on jewelry lots and seven business days hold on all checks. Payment will not be considered complete until funds are cleared. No Property will be released to the buyer or shipper until payment has been made in full. If payment is made by ACH the Company reserves the right to hold Property purchased until funds have cleared the bank. Buyer agrees to pay the Company a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 15. The Buyer will remove all purchased Property at their own expense within ten (10) days of the date of sale, and if not removed, the Property may be sold by the Company, or removed by the Company to a public warehouse or storage facility, at the sole risk, responsibility and expense of the buyer. The Company will not be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to any Property remaining on the Company’s premises ten (10) days after the sale. If purchased Property remains on the Company’s premises after ten (10) days, the Company reserves the right to charge a monthly late fee of 10% of the total purchase price, and an additional administrative fee of $200.00 if the Property is not picked up after thirty (30) days. If property has not been shipped or pick-up after sixty (60) days, ownership of property reverts to Gray’s Auctioneers Llc. 16. 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The cost of shipment and insurance will be Buyer’s full responsibility. 18. If a purchased Lot, for any reason, cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased Lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, the Company shall not be liable for any amount paid by the purchaser. 19. The conduct of the auction and all transactions associated with it, the Terms and Conditions herein set forth, together with the rights and obligations of the Company, Consignor and Buyer are governed by the laws under the jurisprudence of the State of Ohio. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found by an Ohio court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that part will be discounted and the rest of the Terms and Conditions will continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.