Pabst beer sign took the blue ribbon at Morphy's Feb. 17-19 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction

A spectacular Pabst Blue Ribbon double-sided porcelain neon sign with unique glass face inserts chalked up $44,280; a rare, high-grade single-sided tin sign for Ace High Motor Oil with car and airplane graphic garnered $41,820; and a Canadian twin 10-gallon double-visible gas pump rang up $34,440 at Morphy’s Automobilia & Petroliana auction held February 17-19. The three-day event was packed with nearly 1,500 lots of motoring-related signage and service station items, antique advertising, bottles and flasks, all meant to appeal to discerning collectors. It was held live at Morphy’s Pennsylvania gallery, with all forms of remote bidding available, including live via the internet thru Morphy Live. The Pabst Blue Ribbon double-sided porcelain neon sign was the overall top lot of the three days, easily breezing past its $10,000 high estimate. Mounted to its original can, the sign was a fine, rust-free example that would enhance any breweriana collection. It was large, measuring