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An extremely rare Texaco Home Lubricant counter-top display rack made of painted metal, rated 9+ on a scale of 1-10 for overall condition, sold for $7,425 at an auction held June 25 by Matthews, Auctions, LLC, in Dublin, Ohio, near Columbus.

A round Union “Minute Man Service” double-sided porcelain sign with graphics, 30 inches in diameter and boasting great gloss and color, sold for $12,938 – a new record price for that sign – at an auction held April 16 by Matthews Auctions.

An outstanding Texaco Marine Lubricants single-sided porcelain sign, made in 1959 and rated 9.25 out of 10 for overall condition, sold for $6,325 at a two-day, three-session sale held Nov. 6-7 by Matthews Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill.

An outstanding 72-inch Washington Chief Gasoline double-sided porcelain sign with full Indian headdress graphic climbed to $20,900 at an auction held Aug. 6 by Matthews Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill. The auction was held in Des Moines, Iowa.

World globes are better and more useful than they look. It has educational facts it can tell you about the world.

More than 500 lots of petroliana items – mostly gas and oil signs but to include globes, cans and a great collection of rest room signs – will be sold by Matthews Auctions, LLC, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. (CST), in Des Moines, Iowa.

A new line of world globes comes to an online store.

A brilliant, round Frontier Gas “Rarin’ to Go” double-sided porcelain sign, one of only two known, soared to $26,400 -- nearly triple the pre-sale estimate -- at a weekend auction held May 15-16 by Matthews Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill.

Maps.com has announced Sarah Sinclair as the new President and CEO of the company.

A huge sale consisting of 500 lots of classic cars, petroliana items, gas pumps and advertising memorabilia will be held Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc.. The sale will be conducted by Matthews Auctions, LLC.

TemplateMonster initiates special offer for a limited time period – new Globe Video Effects Pack is available at a 50% discount.

The Limited Edition Everest World Globe becomes a big hit with Ultimate Globes customers as one of the most sought after Collectible World Globes on the Market.

ZeMis is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Golden Globes® charity suite and nominee gift bag organized by Madison and Mulholland.

A cardboard diorama, advertising Mayo-Skinner Automatic Windshield Cleaner and graded 8.5 on a 1-10 scale for condition, sold for $5,060 at a Fall Peotone Petroliana & Advertising Auction held Oct. 16 by Matthews Auctions, LLC, in Peotone, Ill.

GlacialTech Inc today announces the availability of BR40 Light Emitting Diode (LED) light – the LED-BR40 Globes come in three model which range in brightness from L-M-H. The LED BR40 bulbs are designed to replace the equivalent size 80W BR40 globes

GlacialLight is a new brand of LED lighting product available on display at OPTO Taiwan. LED lights have better lifespans and lower wattage consumptions. Bringing an environmentally greener aspect to your homes, schools, shopping malls & streets.

Frank’s Antiques and Auction will present a major collection of petroliana collectibles from a lifelong North Carolina collector on August 17,18,19

Educational professionals and customers alike find a new website offering innovative globes and maps for all grade levels for learning or as the perfect gift.