This collection starts in 1910, just two years after Ohio began issuing plates at all, and runs straight through 1974, right up until Ohio switched over to the sticker system. Sixty-five years of plates, gathered one at a time by a family that clearly enjoyed the hunt as much as the having.
Walking the run top to bottom is like watching the state change. The early porcelain-style plates give way to embossed steel. The war years show up in the details — single plates instead of pairs, thinner metal, the kind of small compromises that happened when steel was needed elsewhere. The hand-painted county codes and oddball fonts of the '30s. The gradual shift toward the plates most people would actually recognize by the '60s and '70s.
There are only two years missing from the sequence — 1943 and 1952 — and they're missing for a good reason: Ohio never made a standalone plate either year. Metal was tight both times, once for WWII and once for the Korean War, so the state just revalidated the previous year's plate with a windshield sticker instead of stamping a new one. There's nothing to find for those two years because nothing was ever made. Everything else, Ohio actually produced, is here.
It's a neat thing to see hanging together like this — not just old metal, but a pretty complete little timeline of the state, built plate by plate by someone who clearly cared about finishing the job.
Trailers, Equipment & Collectibles Auction
This comprehensive trailers, equipment, and collectibles auction features vehicles, lawn equipment, vintage collectibles, tools, and extensive memorabilia from Sidney, Ohio. Transportation includes Haulmark enclosed 16-foot box trailer and 8-foot trailer, ideal for hauling equipment and materials.
Lawn and garden equipment features John Deere 400 lawn tractor with snow blower attachment (60" deck) and miscellaneous parts, John Deere TRS 24 snow blower, John Deere 14SB push mower, John Deere lawn mower dump wagon, pull behind mulch sweeper/bagger, Troy-Built chipper/shredder/vac with hose, Yard Works fertilizer/seed broadcaster, and EZ broadcast spreader.
Furniture includes full size and Queen size bedroom sets, MCM 3-drawer dresser, antique Eastlake marble top mirrored dresser, oak library table, wooden dry sink, Gold's Gym 390R cycle trainer, Timberland leather electric lift recliner, Southern Motion electric recliner, LA-Z-BOY couch, pair of end tables, vintage rocking chair, vintage arm chair, and drop front secretary desk.
Extensive vintage license plate collection features Ohio plates from 1910 through 1974 — 55+ lots spanning multiple decades including 1919-1934 run, specific number series plates, and assorted other plates.
Collectibles feature vintage toy farm equipment (John Deere tractors, spreader, disk harrow, corn picker, plow with original boxes), Oliver mechanized mower, Massey Harris clipper, Case grain wagon, Ford tractor with cultivator, and pressed metal tractors. Additional toys include wind-up vehicles, metal banks, cap guns, vintage train cars and tracks, Mickey Mouse and Disney collectibles, and extensive comic books (Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Marvel Captain America, Tom & Jerry, Walt Disney).
Extensive uranium glass collection includes plates (6+ units), serving dishes (6+ units), drinking glasses (4+ units), pitchers, measuring cups, creamers, vase, ash tray, and citrus juicer. Coca-Cola memorabilia features glasses, trays, 6-pack carriers with bottles (3 units), bottle openers, and vintage advertising.
Local and vintage advertising includes Sidney Yellow Jackets yearbooks, 1949 Shelby County Fair hat, Coca-Cola signs, local advertising pencils and tape measures, Hopalong Cassidy knives and books, vintage comic books, and antique toy John Deere equipment with original boxes.
Workshop and tools feature Century professional wire feed welder, Lincoln AC 225 amp welder with helmet, Craftsman equipment (12" belt drive band saw/sander, 10" miter saw, 8.25" compound miter saw, hand saws, chisels), Skilsaw table saw, Ryobi drill press with rolling bench, WERNER and Davidson step ladders, shop vacuum, air compressor, STIHL chainsaw and weed eater, various hand tools (wrenches, socket sets, clamps, vise grips), and miscellaneous shop supplies.
Additional items feature vintage cameras, children's books, ceramic collectibles, vintage newspapers, baseball cards, antique license plates (1911-1974 Ohio), Christmas decorations and nativity figurines, and miscellaneous Americana.
Online bidding only - Sidney, Ohio
Auction begins closing: Monday September 21st @ 7:00 P.M.
Live preview: Monday September 21st 3:30-5:00 P.M.
Pickup: Wednesday September 23rd 12:30-4:30 P.M. by appointment via Shipping Saint Scheduler
This auction offers exceptional value for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, and equipment operators!
ONLINE AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS THIS AUCTION IS LOCATED IN: Sidney, Ohio
•Preview Date/Location: Monday September 21st 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. This auction is Located at 17860 Maloney Road Sidney, Ohio 45365
*****Physical previews are an excellent option to inspect items before bidding. •Auction End Date and Time: Auction will begin ending Monday September 21st at 7:00 P.M.******IMPORTANT- SEE NOTES BELOW •Auction Pick-Up Date/Removal: Wednesday September 23rd FROM 12:30-4:30 P.M. Located at 17860 Maloney Road Sidney, Ohio 45365******IMPORTANT- SEE NOTES BELOW *****Many of our on-site auction locations are being transferred to new owners the next day, so pick-up times are STRONGLY ENFORCED! ***** Before bidding, PLEASE be sure to have plenty of help at the designated pick-up time and location to remove your items as our staff is not always able to assist. You are responsible for furnishing ALL labor, carts/dollies, and packaging materials. If you are unable to secure the labor or proper equipment for removal at the noted time and location, then PLEASE DO NOT BID!!! ******Please respect our guidelines and our staff's time. Any items remaining after the designated pick-up time or without previous arrangements made will be forfeited! The following fees WILL be charged when necessary: *The purchaser will be charged a $25.00 non-removal fee for any lot or partial lot left behind and all disposal costs. *The buyer will be charged $50/hour if you require our staff to stay past the designated ending time. *Repeated tardiness and/or failure to remove items will result in the revocation of bidding privileges on ALL of our bidding platforms. *BUYERS PREMIUM: A Buyer's premium of 15% will be charged on each purchase unless otherwise stated. A buyer's premium, an advertised percentage of the high bid or a flat fee added to the high bid, will be added to the high bid and become part of the purchase amount at settlement. The buyer agrees to these provisions and will pay the applicable buyer's premium. *Shipping is available; please review the important shipping notes below! 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•Auction Pick-Up Date/Removal: Wednesday September 23rd FROM 12:30-4:30 P.M. Located at 17860 Maloney Road Sidney, Ohio 45365
******IMPORTANT- SEE NOTES BELOW
*****Many of our on-site auction locations are being transferred to new owners the next day, so pick-up times are STRONGLY ENFORCED!