Antiques & Auction News - April 21, 2023

Elverson Show Proves To Be Big Success

Fall Show To Be Held Oct. 28 And 29

By Edie Wilhide

The Elverson Antique Show held on March 25 and 26 at the Twin Valley High School in Elverson, Pa., welcomed 43 dealers and hundreds of shoppers. Dealers came from seven states, one as far away as Missouri, for the opportunity to participate in the show. Shoppers also traveled a distance, one commenting that they had come from Connecticut to attend the show for the first time, and they were not disappointed.

Country antiques are the mainstay of the show, and the collecting areas of advertising, toys, quilts, rugs, folk art, baskets, jewelry, stoneware, furniture, English ceramics, painted smalls and more were well represented. There was something for everyone, from buyers just starting out to advanced collectors.

As the doors opened, the energy and enthusiasm of the huge crowd spilled onto the floor, and “sold” tags appeared in abundance. Sales were brisk and both dealers and customers were happy, many making

plans to attend the next show to be held in the fall on Oct. 28 and 29. The show ranks among the best regional shows anywhere and has a great mix of quality merchandise. A tremendous amount of business was conducted, indicating strength in the industry.

For more information about the show, check out the Elverson Antique Show on Facebook or the website at www.elverson antiqueshow.com.

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Owner Sale Delivers At Locati Bronze Urn Realizes $3,025

By Karl Pass

Locati LLC had a successful auction billed as property from a New Castle, Del., gentleman. “We rarely have single-owner sales,” commented co-owner Michael

By Karl Pass

The Gathering on the Farm at Gettysburg is a country and primitive antiques show that will be held Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show takes place at 1042 Bullfrog Road in Fairfield, Pa., about 10 minutes from downtown Gettysburg. Admission is free of charge. The show is a tented rain or shine event, and the fall edition will be Oct. 7.

Folk Artist Maud Lewis Steals The Show Once Again

Seven Lewis Paintings Combine For Over $300,000; One, Titled “Traffic Jam,” Achieves $91,450

Once again it was the legendary Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-70) who stole the show at Miller & Miller’s two-day, online auction held March 25 (Canadiana and Decorative Arts) and March 26 (Historic Lamps and Lighting). Seven original paintings by Lewis combined for more than $300,000. One brought $91,450.

All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars. The first session grossed $588,613, the second, $299,838. Online bidding was via LiveAuctioneers.com and the Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.

website (MillerandMillerAuctions.com).

The top lot of the auction overall was Lewis’s oil-onbeaverboard painting titled “Traffic Jam” (ca. 1956), an 11.5by-12-inch early work depicting a cow blocking a car from getting by. It’s a bit out of sync with Lewis’s repertoire, but is an unusual and important example of the breadth of her work. Bidders reacted accordingly, as it blew past estimates to hit $91,450.

The other six paintings were “Chicks and Hens” ($70,800); “The Three Black Cats” ($38,350); “Covered

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Bridge in Valley” ($29,500); “Covered Bridge in Winter” ($25,960); “Docking at the Harbour” ($24,190); and “Two Oxen in Winter” ($20,650). When added to the 17 paintings sold by Miller & Miller in two previous auctions totaling $758,340, the new grand total tops $1 million.

“We were pleased with the strong prices realized for Canadian art,” said Canadiana specialists Joe and Sally Tuer, who assisted Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. “Overall, the better pieces either made estimate or, in most cases, rose above estimate. The Maud Lewis paintings seem to be maintaining their strength, with the more unusual pieces exceeding expectations.”

An oil-on-board by Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1926-41), titled “Pines Near Penetang,” changed hands for $15,340. Johnston was a founding member of the Group of Seven and a member of the Ontario Society of Artists. Also, a pre1890 oil-on-canvas river scene by Homer Ransford Watson (Canadian, 1855-1936), an artist who was influenced by

the painters of the Hudson River School and was dubbed the “Canadian Constable” by Oscar Wilde, realized $11,800.

“Furniture performed as well or, in some cases, better than anticipated,” stated the Tuers. “This is reassuring in light of the way the market has been soft in the past. The primitives also performed strongly with a few exceptions. We hope the trend for Canadiana furniture, art and primitives continues to strengthen. It reflects the importance of having quality pieces our customers want.”

A ca. 1880 Canadian (or American) Victorian-era threepiece bedroom suite in the Renaissance Revival style, consisting of a bed and two marble-top dressers, both with mirrors, surpassed estimate to ring up $17,700, while

a Georgian period (ca. 1820s) Canadian breakfast table in mahogany and figured mahogany attributed to Thomas Nisbet (St. John, New Brunswick), displaying all the typical features used by Nesbit, found a new home for $16,250.

A mahogany, ca. 1820s Montreal “key hole” wall clock by Martin Cheney (1778-1855), who produced “elegant house clocks” in both Windsor, Vermont and Montreal, 40.5 inches tall, went for $20,060, besting its $9,000-$12,000 estimate, while a ca. 1815 tall case clock by James Hanna (1737-1807) and his son, James (1788-1851), mahogany veneer with a brass dial, earned $15,340. The Hannas were prominent watch and clockmakers in Quebec City.

“The March 26 sale featured a gathering of 19th century lamps and lighting, an assortment so significant we decided they deserved a sale of their own,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. “The offering includes exceptional overlays and rare patents from the Valerie Lister, David Broughton and Keith Dill collections, ones that took these folks years to acquire.”

Many of the auction’s expected top lots were overlay kerosene stand lamps, made in America between 1860 and 1880 by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in Sandwich, Mass., as well as other manufacturers. The makers of many in the sale were unknown, but that didn’t make them any less desirable. Their rarity and aesthetic appeal attracted large hordes of eager bidders.

Miller & Miller was assisted by lamps and lighting specialists Gwen and Mike Chvaleich, who remarked, “What an incredible sale. It was so interesting to see the

three different collections of these longtime members of the Historical Lighting Society of Canada. Keith Dill’s collection featured many rare examples of overlay lamps, as well as Marbrie Loops, Nailsea and peg lamps. And how often does one find three banquet lamps more than three feet tall in the same auction?”

The Chvaleichs added, “Val Lister’s collection featured a wide variety of lighting, an amassment which told the story of lighting in America and Europe from the 18th century to the 20th century. David Broughton put together a

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The oil-on-board painting by the acclaimed Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1903-70), titled “Traffic Jam,” an 11.5-by12 inch early and humorous work, sold for $91,450.

A Georgian period (ca. 1820s) Canadian breakfast table in mahogany and figured mahogany attributed to Thomas Nisbet (Saint John, New Brunswick) realized $16,520.

This mahogany, ca. 1820s Montreal “key hole” wall clock by Martin Cheney (1778-1855), who produced “elegant house clocks” in Vermont and Montreal, realized $20,060.

This oil-on-board painting by Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1926-41), a founding member of the Group of Seven, titled “Pines Near Penetang,” sold for $15,340.

The cobalt cut overlay kerosene banquet stand lamp, made in America ca. 1860-80, 27 inches tall, cobalt blue cut to colorless pyriform font with ovals and punties, sold for $50,150.

The ruby cut overlay kerosene stand lamp, made in America ca. 1860-80, 40.5 inches tall, white cut to ruby urn-shaped font with seven rows of ovals and punties, sold for $38,350.

Collector Anecdotes And Antics

Tell Me If This Is Really Sustainable Over The Long Term?

By Shawn Surmick

One of the basic fundamentals of the antiques and collectibles trade is understanding the concept of organic collectability. The very reason certain collectibles are worth a substantial amount on the secondary market is simply due to the fact that they were not saved and hoarded as collectibles. Just look at the value of the first issue of Action Comics. Released in June of 1938, this now historic comic book featured the first ever appearance of Superman. Suffice it to say that when this comic book appeared on newsstands at that time, very few were saved as coveted collectibles simply because no one ever thought that Superman would be coveted by generation after generation of diehard fans. As a result, very few are available today and when a copy of Action Comics issue one comes up for bid at auction, the final bid is usually in the seven-figure range. This is a perfect example of organic collectability in action (pardon the pun).

Now compare a copy of Action Comics issue one to a plethora of mass-produced collectibles being promoted as rare simply because the manufacturer limits supply on the primary market. This has been the formula adopted by many different manufacturers over the years. The

Bradford Exchange, The Franklin Mint, The Longaberger Basket Company, PEZ, Ty (makers of Beanie Babies), Funko, and many more have all adopted this concept as a way to get would-be collectors and speculators excited about their products. And since the 1980s, this strategy worked exceedingly well, never mind the fact that most of these particular products ended up crashing and burning on the secondary market at some point. It does not matter though, simply because virtually every new generation of collectors and speculators never learn from the past. A common mantra on most modern-era collecting forums: “my collecting category is not comparable to Beanie Babies! Therefore, it will never suffer a similar fate!” This is completely false in most cases.

Just a few short decades ago, for something to become collectible and highly valued on the secondary market, the item in question would have to go through several different phases before finding an audience as a true collectible. To illustrate my point, let me use vintage “Star Wars” action figures as a prime example. Vintage “Star Wars” action figures have a lot of organic collectability today because, believe it or not, there was a time when these items were considered almost worthless. I know that sounds almost unbelievable to the generation of fans (myself included) who grew up with these incredible toys under their Christmas trees, but I assure you the assessment is completely true.

“Star Wars” action figures were first released in 1978 by Kenner Toys, and the company would go on to sell over 40 million units in just the first year! I am sorry to have to be the one to tell you this,

but very few vintage “Star Wars” action figures actually qualify as rare, let alone scarce. The reason some of these toys are quite coveted today is simply due to the fact that almost everyone who bought these toys opened them and played with them. They were not purchased as prized collectibles for the most part, because no one knew, at least in 1978, the generational effect “Star Wars” would have on the general public and specifically with toy enthusiasts and collectors. The vintage Kenner “Star Wars” line would last from 1978 through roughly mid-1985 when demand softened after the 1984 release of “The Return of the Jedi,” which was the last move in the planned trilogy of original “Star Wars” films. By the time production of the coveted “Star Wars” line ceased, toy enthusiasts grew tired (gasp!) of “Star Wars” and moved on to other toy lines of the era, like Mattel’s incredible “Masters of the Universe” line. As a result, by late 1985 you could find a lot of these left over “Star Wars” action figures and playsets sitting in bargain bins finding few buyers. It was during this time that most of these toys were considered nearly worthless.

Over the next few years, if you visited any flea market or garage sale, you were bound to find a lot of vintage Kenner “Star Wars” readily available for purchase. The generation that grew up with them as their favorite toy line had moved on and discovered new and exciting things like video games, “Transformers,” “Masters of the Universe,” and girls. It wasn’t until well over a decade later that interest in the vintage Kenner “Star Wars” toy line first started to emerge. The creation of the internet fostered the

nostal gia collectors felt toward these products, and, low and behold, enthusiasts started to compile information about the toy line and just how many action figures and playsets were produced during its nearly seven-year life span. Slowly, but surely, more nostalgia-filled collectors showed interest in the line, and prices began to rise on the secondary market. This is the way the antiques and collectibles trade is supposed to operate. Things are supposed to become virtually worthless before they become extremely valuable on the secondary market. Unfortunately, today’s collectors no longer have the patience to wait for something to die out and then rediscover it again. They want to try to hoard and keep everything in pristine condition, hoping that it continues to be sought after over time. This is something that today’s manufacturers are all too aware of, and it is killing the collecting community.

For instance, in the year 2023, Hasbro has the license to produce “Star Wars” action figures and toys. Unfortunately, most of the products they make as part of this toy line are produced for the collecting market rather than the toy market. The “Black Series” of “Star Wars” figures the company produces are eagerly sought after by fans and kept in their original packaging. They are not purchased and played with like the toys of my era.

Under normal circumstances, I usually end all of my articles with a neat little summary that provides an overview of the lesson being discussed. I am not going to do that here. Somewhere in this article that my critics will just consider another empty rant is a very important lesson that teaches the difference between organic collectability and that of mass-produced scarcity. I am sorry, but try as you might, you cannot manufacture a true organic collectible. It doesn’t matter if you are Hasbro, Nintendo, Lego, Funko, Rolex, Hermes, or any other manufacturer, the best collectibles of today were the ones that were once considered worthless. That in and of itself is the lesson, and I long for the day that the current starry-eyed speculators and collectors who

make up the modern era collectibles trade wake up and realize this. That said, I am not holding my breath. Thanks for reading.

Shawn Surmick has been an avid collector since the age of 12. He currently resides in his hometown of Boyertown, Pa., and is a passionate collector of antiques and collectibles. His articles focus on various topics affecting the marketplace.

1931 “Frankenstein” Movie Poster Was An Attic Find In Pennsylvania

More Than 100 Sci-Fi And Horror Rarities To Be Offered

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by the legendary Universal Pictures art director Karoly Grosz, there are only seven known surviving examples of this “Frankenstein.” It was tucked away in the perpetual night beneath the eaves of a home in the Keystone State. And now it comes out to roar at Heritage Auction’s Movie Posters Signature Auction to be held Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30.

Indeed, this Frankenstein one-sheet, folded and unrestored but in near-mint condition nearly a century later, is a centerpiece of the auction house’s sale. It is being offered alongside other coveted rarities that seldom see the light of day, including 116 horror and sciencefiction offerings from the collection of Modern Props, once described by the Los Angeles Times as a “Hollywood institution.”

Heritage has only offered this “Frankenstein” poster twice and only once in near-mint condition, 19 years ago, when the monster scared up a record-setting price of $189,750.

Indeed, this poster might very well have saved Frankenstein’s big-screen career. Stephen Rebello and Richard Allen noted that Universal’s studio heads

“read the shrieks and walkouts of preview audiences as trouble” when they began screening director James Whale’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel. “This evocative poster was devised to help salvage some of a $291,000 investment.”

“It’s a major event in the field when previously unknown Holy Grails like the “Frankenstein” Style A come to light,” said Zach Pogemiller, associate director of movie posters. “A discovery like this presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to private and institutional collectors alike and enriches our worldwide cinema culture. It’s an honor and a privilege for Heritage to bring these items salvaged from obscurity to their proper place in the public spotlight.”

The original “Frankenstein” is also joined by its ghost, 1942’s “The Ghost of Frankenstein,” whose threesheet is so rare Heritage has never before seen one, much less brought it to auction. The fourth installment in what by then had become Universal’s Franken-franchise, with Lon Chaney Jr. replacing Boris Karloff in the monster suit and Bela Lugosi as his companion, Ygor, the film wasn’t well

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Frankenstein was hiding in a Pennsylvania attic all along. The 1931 Style A

poster, that is, not the monster. And what an attic find it was. Designed

This 1931 “Frankstein” Style A movie poster designed by the legendary Universal Pictures art director Karoly Grosz is among seven known surviving examples. It was recently discovered in an attic, luckily surviving in near-mint condition.

regarded upon its release. The New York Times’s Bosley Crowther moaned that “the thought that he may yet return for further adventures with his body and Lugosi’s sconce fills us with mortal terror.” It’s also regarded as the movie that turned “Frankenstein” and Universal’s roster of monsters from A-listers to Bmovie stars, given the slashed budgets and reuse of old footage.

Its posters remain the most valuable keepsake from its release. Nine years ago, Heritage sold one of the few surviving one-sheets for

$26,290. The far superior (and far larger) three-sheet is considered more valuable, given its status as the sole survivor from this transitional period in horror-movie history.

Horror posters abound, too, along with historic sci-fi offerings found in the legendary collection of John Zabrucky, who in early 2020 shuttered his Modern Props after 42 years of providing props to everything from “Blade Runner” to “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

Zabrucky told the Los Angeles Times three years ago he hoped an institution would vie for his vintage poster assemblage.

Instead, Zabrucky has

done what all passionate collectors do, release his children into the wild so others can appreciate and caretake the collection of which he was so profoundly enamored. His offerings in April’s auction constitute just a fraction of the collection, and in June, Heritage will hold a dedicated auction featuring more of Zabrucky’s star attractions.

From Modern Prop’s estimable collection comes a poster Heritage is thrilled to offer for the first time, “The Invisible Man,” which, was created by one of the few printers in the 1930s that had short-lived deals with movie studios that allowed them to print alternative posters. They were allowed to make these alternate posters to compensate for the lack of “official” advertising materials, which were tossed out, lost, or too worn out when the films were sent, often by bus, to different cities.

Also a Heritage first, the original 1964 silkscreened poster for director-narrator

Bruce Brown’s immortal surf documentary, “The Endless Summer,” which didn’t garner wide distribution until 1996. The poster, created by then-art student and fellow surfer John Van Hamersveld, ranks among the most iconic of the 1960s; one of the few surviving originals resides in the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History, which calls it a “1960s neon masterpiece.”

Heritage has never before offered one of these original posters, which makes it even more thrilling to begin with what’s likely the very best of the sole survivors: “This Endless Summer” is signed by Van Hamersveld, who counts among his album covers “Magical Mystery Tour” and “Exile on Main St.,” and comes from the collection of record producer and manager Denny Bruce. Catch the wave.

For more information, visit www.HA.com.

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19711 Newark 302-733-7677 MAIN STREET ANTIQUES, 23 Possum Park Mall. Hrs.: Mon.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 11:30-5:30. Over 45 Showcase/Room Dealers selling quality antiques & collectibles. mainstreetantiques.com

21901 North East410-287-8318

5 & 10 ANTIQUE MARKET, 115 S. Main St. Daily 10am-6pm. Cecil County’s largest! Approx. 65 dealers, variety & nostalgia. Buying/ selling antiques & collectibles. Local honey available.

07052 West Orange973-323-1711 VALLEY VINTAGE, 168 South Valley Rd.

Open Mon-Sat. 11-6, Sun. 12-5. 2100 sq.ft., 25+ dealers. Antiques, vintage, collectibles, furniture, decor, kitchenware, jewelry, books, LPs, ephemera.

07901 Summit 908-273-9373 SUMMIT ANTIQUES CENTER, 511 Morris Ave. 2 floors, 50+ dealers. Antiques, collectibles. Smalls to furniture. Open 7 days 11-5. Free Parking. www.thesummitantiquescenter.com

08005 Barnegat609-698-3020

BAY AVENUE ANTIQUES, 349 S. Main.

Open Wed.- Sun., Noon - 6 PM. Book Seller, Pottery, Glass, Furniture, Holiday, Decoys, Antiques & UniquesPLUS Chalkpaint & Iron Orchid Design.

08016 Burlington609-747-8333 HISTORIC BURLINGTON ANTIQUES & ART EMPORIUM, 424 High Street. Open 6 Days: T, W, F, Sat., Sun: 11A-5P & Th.11A- 7P. www.antiquesnj.com

08037 Hammonton609-561-1110

BERNIE’S ANTIQUES & ARTIFACTS, 18 Central Ave Tues.-Sat. 11-6 & Sun. 11-5. Trains, Pottery, Lenox, Breweriana, Fenton, Petroliana, Van Briggle, Albums + Neon Signs. Qty.Dlrs. Invited.

08062 Mullica Hill 856-478-9810 OLD MILL ANTIQUE MALL, 1 S. Main Street. Open Daily, 11-5; Sat. 10-5. Antiques, glassware, records, coins, stamps, military items, collectible toys, trains, linens, books & ephemera.

08081 Sicklerville856-545-3187 CARNIVAL OF COLLECTABLES, 368 Cross Keys Rd. Open Wed.- Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. 12,000 sq.ft Antique & Arts Mall, over 100 dlrs. www.carnivalofcollectables.com

08525 Hopewell609-466-9833 TOMATO FACTORY ANTIQUE & DESIGN CENTER, 2 Somerset St. We Have It All! Open Mon. thru Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5. We have 38 Dealers. www.tomatofactoryantiques.com

16686 Tyrone 814-684-5088 I-99 ANTIQUES, conveniently located off the Tyrone Exit of Interstate 99, 1222 Pennsylvania Ave. Quality antiques & collectibles. 40 Dlrs. Open Th., Fri., & Sat., 10:30am - 4:30pm, Dlrs. welcome.

16801 State College814-238-2980

APPLE HILL ANTIQUES, Rt. 26N to 169 Gerald Street. Distinctive antiques in a gallery setting. Over 60 dealers. Open daily 10 to 6. Wide variety.

17062 Millerstown717-589-7810

STITCH IN TIME ANTIQUE & GIFT MALL, 43 N. Market St. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Quality Handmade Crafts & Gifts. Open 7 days 10-5, Fri. til 8. Millerstown exit off RT 322.

17307 Biglerville717-503-4264

THIELEMANN’S ANTIQUES, 1 N. Main St. Wholesale & Retail. 4,500 sq. ft. furn. & smalls. See our Thielemann’s Antqs. Facebook page for photos & info. Open Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 12-4.

17350 NewOxford717-624-3800

ZELMA’S EMPORIUM (Formerly Golden Lane) 11 N. Water Street. Antiques, Americana, Art, Asian, Primitives, etc. Closed Mon., Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5 or by appt. ZelmasAntiques.com

17361 Shrewsbury717-235-6637

SHREWSBURY ANTIQUE CENTER 65 N. Highland Dr. “A True Antique Mall” over 10,000 sq.ft. with over 55 dealers. Open 7 days, 10-5. Ample parking. Close to other shops in historic village.

18229 Jim Thorpe610-850-5660

ANTIQUES ON BROADWAY, 52 Broadway. Primitives, militaria, art, glass, autographs, pottery, guns, artifacts, coins and vintage collectibles. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10-5.

18460 SouthSterling570-594-7316

SWANANTIQUES 424 So. Sterling Rd on Rte.191.American, Oriental, French and English furniture, objects and art. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm (Lunch 12-1); Sat./Sun. 12-5pm. Many shops in area.

MARKET, 2940 Main St.. Hours 10-5 daily. Berks Co. Largest Antique Boutique. Antiques,Collectibles, Vintage Home & Garden Decor.

The 1942 “The Ghost of Frankenstein” three-sheet poster is so rare Heritage has never before seen one. The fourth film installment had Lon Chaney Jr. replacing Boris Karloff in the monster suit and Bela Lugosi as his companion, Ygor.

The original 1964 silkscreened poster is for director-narrator Bruce Brown’s surf documentary, “The Endless Summer.”

The Kimberton Show, New Venue And Change For 2023

By Ryan, Rob, and Carole Berley

Change is inevitable in life and in the antiques business. But how do you adjust and deal with it? It was a change of venue on March 18 and 19 for the seimannual Kimberton Antiques Show, which had been held for more than 50 years at the Kimberton (Pa.) Fire Hall. Early birds were waiting, and attendance was up (1,336 showgoers) at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., located 8 miles/15 minutes east of the fire hall (the fire hall could no longer be rented for the show). It’s a credit to show promotor Lori Rebuck Boger for securing the new venue. The alternative was folding the show. Records indicate the show was started by the managers of Shupp’s Grove Antique Market (Adamstown, Pa.) in either 1968-69.

Seventy dealers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia exhibited their wares at the Expo Center. There were

two common areas where dealers could exhibit larger items/overflow that could not fit in their booths.

The large crowd lined up inside the ample waiting area to enter the show on day one. Familiar faces graced the exhibition hall floor including exhibiting dealer Carroll Swam of the Gatchellville Store greeting folks with his traditional banjo-playing. A major loss to the show and antiquing community, Swam’s wife, dealer Linda Sarubin, passed away since the last show.

A rare and folksy 45-star flag inscribed, “In sweet memory of my Bryanite after the Bryan parade, November 3, 1900,” was priced at $525 by Ivy & Twig of Lambertville, N.J., and sold immediately upon the opening of the show. It was a political flag created by its owner on election day 1900 when William Jennings Bryan lost the presidential election to William McKinley. A threefoot wooden figure of early 20th century cartoon character “Jiggs” as a cigar butler

Gathering On The Farm

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New this year will be the addition of Frontier 1763, a group of independent living historians and craftspeople committed to providing historical support services to public and private entities engaged in furthering the

understanding of our nation’s Colonial history. Visitors to the farm and the show will hear presentations on flintlock rifle building by gunmaker Dave Crispin, observe hearth cooking with Christine Tolbert, learn how to make a fire using flint and steel with

also bore a sold tag. One customer was especially enthusiastic about a 1940s-50s left-

frontiersman Charlie West, and be able to visit with other settlers in period attire engaged in daily activities of 18th-century Mid-Atlantic life.

The show is held on the farm of Linda and Joe Bowden. The log portion of the house dates to 1740, and the stone, to 1830. In 1930, an addition was added to the stone portion. Among the

purchased

outbuildings is a trader’s cabin, which dates to 1720. From the 1730s into the 1740s, it was a dwelling for Swedish explorer Hans Steelman, an Indian trader and interpreter. For additional information on this country antiques show, call show promotor Connie Gleed at 717-919-4206 during business hours.

Frontier 1763 is a group of independent living historians and craftspeople.

This is Alicia Lawson from West Alexandria, Ohio.

Here is Pat Murray from Brick, N.J.

Rick Fuller is from South Royalton, Vt. Trudy Hinton is from Dry Fork, Va.

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SHOW & FLEA MARKET CALENDAR

05/11-14/23, ATLANTA, THURS.-SUN., Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

05/09-14/23, BRIMFIELD, TUES.-SUN., Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Show & Flea Market, Show Fields - Rte. 20 betw. Exits 8 & 9 off the Mass Pike (Rte.90), Brimfield, MA

04/30/23, WAYNE, 9:30 AM -

3:30 PM, EARLYBUYER AT

8:00 AM, Mechanical Music Extravganza, 1 PALDrive, Wayne Police Athletic League

04/29-30/23, STORMVILLE, SAT.-SUN., 8AM-4PM, Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rte. 216, Stormville Airport, NY

05/27-28/23, STORMVILLE, SAT.-SUN., 8AM-4PM, Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rte. 216, Stormville Airport, NY

3PM, Early Country Antiques & Primitive Goods Show, 3558 US Route 62, Heritage Community Center

PENNSYLVANIA

04/22/23, GETTYSBURG, OUTDOOR MKT.: SAT. 8AM-

2PM (STORE/WRHSE. SALE: 9-5), Outdoor Antique

04/22/23, LANCASTER, SAT. 9AM-1PM, 62nd Lancaster Hunting & Fishing Show & Sale, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster Farm & Home Center

04/23/23, LANCASTER, SUN. 92, Lancaster Doll, Toy & Teddy Bear Show, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster Farm & Home Center

04/28-30/23, PHILADELPHIA, FRI.-SUN. AT11AM, The Philadelphia Show, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Museum of Art

04/28/23, KUTZTOWN, FRI.SAT. 9-4, Antiques & Collector Extravaganza, 740 Noble St., Renningers Kutztown

04/29-30/23, ALLENTOWN, SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 9-3, Antq. Advertising, Book, Paper, Photo & Postcard Show, 1929 Chew St., Allentown Fairgrounds Ag. Hall

04/30/23, DENVER, SUN. 5AM4PM, Antiques & Collectors Special Sunday, 2500 N. Reading Rd., Renningers Adamstown

05/13/23, FAIRFIELD, SAT. 9-3, Gathering on THE FARM: Country & Primitive Antq. Event, 1042 Bullfrog Rd., Gettysburg, PA

05/20/23, GETTYSBURG, OUTDOOR MKT.: SAT. 8-2 (STORE/WRHSE. SALE: 9-5), Outdoor Antique Market, 2885 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA

05/29/23, LANDISVILLE, MON. AT7AM, Hempfield Community Flea Market, 1700 Nissley Rd., Amos Herr Park

VIRGINIA

05/19-20/23, FISHERSVILLE, FRI. 9-5 & SAT. 9-4, 70th Antiques Expo, 277 Expo Rd., Augusta Expo Center

Capital City Decorated Stoneware Batter Pail Brings $54,000

04/23/23, MORGANTON, SUNDAYAT6:30 PM, Online Only Auction featuring the estate of Joseph Simasek. Includes large collection of antiques, vintage & newer items - household goods, collectibles, Ethan Allen & Amish shaker furniture, framed prints, woodworking tools and more., Online Only: https// redsuitrealty.hibid.com, Red Suit Realty & Auction

04/24-29/23, KEENE, SAT., AT 12:00 NOON, Spring Country

Americana Auction - Online Only! Includes 350+ lots of 18th & 19th Century Country Furnishings & Accessories, art, stoneware, clocks, and more. Previews April 24-28, 10 am - 5 pm and day of sale 9-11 am. online bidding at www.liveauctioneers.com and www.invaluable.com., online only, Keene Auctions

04/29/23, PHILLIPSBURG, SAT. AT10AM, NJ glass/ antq. collector- Qty. 18th/19th cen. Amer./Euro. blown glass, bottles, flasks, decanters, stemware, stg. jars, apoth., Boston & Sandwich Glass, Pittsburgh Glass, candlesticks, lamps, inkwells, 30+ blue dec. stonewr. crocks, jugs, pitchers, redware, Wagner Pottery flower pots, quilts, carved birds, paintings/ watercolors, & more!, 2481 Belvidere Rd., Hartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc.

04/22/23, OWEGO, SATURDAY AT11 AM, Public Auction for First United Methodist Church of Endicott. Once in a lifetime auction for churches, schools, daycare, home school! Includes furniture, religious items, antiques, commercial kitchen items, childcare items and institutional equipment. Preview & registration at 10 am day of sale. , 43-45 Lake St, Mead & Sons Auctioneers

04/24/23, DUNDEE, MON.: SES.1 AT9AM; SES.2 AT5PM, Sess.1: Country Store items, ptd. furn., Coleman lantern collec., 50+ quilts, sugar buckets, pantry boxes, coffee grinders, cast iron collec., etc. Sess. 2: Lester Byler sign collec. from Middlefield, OH + case toy collec., 5 gas pumps, etc., Live & Online: 17020 Dover Rd.; AuctionZip, LiveAuctioneers & BidSpirit.com, Atlee Raber Auctions

By Karl Pass

Crocker Farm, a stoneware and redware speciality auction house, concluded its first sale of the calendar year on March 31. The auction grossed

$1,849,230 (including a 20-percent buyer’s premium), making it the firm’s second highest gross total. An item of regional interest here in southcentral Pennsylvania was a oneand-a-half-gallon stoneware batter pail with three cobalt man-in-the-moon motifs, stamped “COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA.” The ca. 1865 batter pail realized $54,000 (est. 15,000-$25,000), selling to a local private collector.

Its over-the-top application of the famous man-inthe-moon motif three times on the same vessel melds rarity with extreme visual appeal, according to the Zipps, the family who owns and operates Crocker Farm. The front and sides are decorated with three brushed renderings of a longnosed face in profile, emanating from a crescent-shaped foliate motif. Interestingly, the three man-in-the-moon motifs present three different facial expressions; the face to the left of the spout appears angry or disappointed, the face to the right of the spout happily displays a smile; and the larger face on the reverse appears satisfied or content.

The pail included a tin lid and spout cover.

Next week, we will highlight another item from this sale.

To learn more, visit the online catalog with prices realized at www.crockerfarm.com.

Lancaster Doll, Toy, And Teddy Bear Show Set

71st Annual Event Will Take Place April 23

The 71st Semiannual Doll, Toy, and Teddy Bear Show and Sale will be held on Sunday, April 23, at The Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, Pa.

More than 35 vendors with 120 tables will bring

some of their finest dolls, toys, teddy bears, Beanie Babies, Barbies and “Star Wars” collectibles. Admission will be $6, or $5 with this press release.

Children under 14 years of age will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by

04/18/23, SCHWENKSVILLE, TUES. AT5PM, Vtg./ antique/ new collec. & hh items incl. kitchen & catering items, antq. safe, Christmas decor., toys, dolls, furn., linens, indust. sewing mach., sewing/ craft supplies., Online Only: kimberlykauctions.com or pmorganauctions.com, Patrick Morgan Auction Services & Kimberly K Auction, LLC

04/20/23, NEWHOLLAND, THURS. AT6PM, Lifelong collec. antqs., collec., furn. & more. Antq./ vtg./ mod. adv. tins & boxes, Eastlake & Waterfall Depression, other furn., Spain's Improved Antq. Wdn. Keg butter churn on wdn. base, Johnson Bros. china, lg. collec. Pfaltzgraff dinner/serv. sets, Waterford, vtg. Pyrex, Anchor Hocking, mid-cen. trays, antq. cast iron book ends, etc., Online Only: pmorganauctions.com, Patrick Morgan Auction Svc.

04/21/23, LEBANON, FRI. AT 9AM, 180+ Horse Coaches, Carriages, Sleighs, Wagons, & Trailers! Approx. 1,500 lots harness & equip., Eng./West. saddles, tack (new/ used), lamps, engine items, carriage appointments, qty. antqs. & primitives., Live: Lebanon Fairgr. Expo Ctr., 80 Rocherty Rd.; Ltd. Online: martinauctioneers.com, Martin Auctioneers

a parent. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be an early bird admission at 9 a.m. for $10. Plenty of door prizes will be given away throughout the show. For directions or further information, call Ron Funk at 717-371-0395.

04/22/23, ALLENTOWN, LIVE: SAT. AT8AM (ONLINE ABSENTEE CLOSES FRI. AT 6PM), Firefighting Memorabilia Auction., Allentown Fairgrounds Agriplex, 302 N. 17th St.; eastmerefireman.hibid.com, Brian Enterline, Auctioneer

04/22/23, BERNVILLE, SATURDAYAT2:00 PM, Public Auction Classic & Antique Car Collection. Includes Model A's, '48 Indian MC, Show cars, model. H Formal tractor, and more. Rare opportunity to purchase cars directly from one-owner collection of Lloyd & Ruth Barnett. Preview April 15 from 1-3 pm and April 22 from 12-2 pm., 100 North Main St., Martin & Rutt Auctioneers

04/22/23, BLAIN, SAT. AT9AM, Lg. Tool & Antq. Auction: log splitter, tractor, 8 guns/ ammo., woodwk. machinery, antq. tools, early 1900's Blain Post Ofc. misc., metal signs, tins, 100's hand tools- all kinds, lawn mower parts, hh goods, early lanterns, early calendars, coins, etc., 50 Gainer Ln., White Horse Auction Svc.

04/22/23, EPHRATA, SAT. AT 9AM, Antq./vtg. furn., repro. furn., artwork, folk art, baseball & trolley memorabilia, trains & toys, clocks, lamps, china, glassware, woodenware, metalware, pottery, books/ ephem., jewelry, linens, mus. instruments, hh goods, tools, 2008 Polaris 500 HD 4-wheeler, 1970 12' Duocraft alum. rowboat on trailer, 2011 GMC Acadia Denali 4-dr. sedan & more!, Horst Auction Ctr., 50 Durlach Rd., Horst Auctioneers

04/22/23, MANHEIM, SAT. AT 9AM, Collector Car, Tractor & Rec vehicle auction. Includes Model-T, parts corvette, several 70s vehicles, Farmall tractors, John Deere mowers, ATVs, trucks & trailers. See website for more info., Live & Online: 1667 Cider Press Rd.; hessauctiongroup.com, Hess Auction Group

04/22/23, MT. WOLF, SATURDAYAT9 AM, Public Toy Auction, online & in person including 30 restored vintage pedal cars, trucks & airplane, 100 toy trucks, CATconstruction toys, model airplanes, Hot Wheels, and more.

Preview April 21, 12-4 pm., 4522 N. Sherman St. Ext, Rentzels Auction Service Inc.

04/23/23, WILLIAMSPORT, SUNDAYAT7 PM, Preitz Estate Online Auction #2 to include furniture, antiques, collectibles (small), h tools, and more. Aretired antiques dealer's collection!

Preview April 17, 1-5 pm. Removal April 25, 1-5:30 pm., Online, 2352 Roosevelt Ave, Scott Younkin & Associates

04/24/23, DILLSBURG, MON.

AT6PM, 2 Auctioneers: 1 tools/box lots; 1 furn. Consign. sale of chest of drawers, book shelves, stands, table w/chairs, dishes, collec., decor., primitives, lawn items & more!, 185 Logan Rd., Rte. 15, Hardy's Auction Service

04/24/23, HELLAM, MON. AT 5PM, Antq. horse weathervane, cast iron Bradley & Hubbard rabbit/ dogs/ pigs/ frog/ bear/ etc., H.B. Pfaltzgraff dec. 2 gal jug, lg. tramp art chest & jewelry box, vtg. ice cream scoops, Wrightsville Hardware coffee mill adv. sign, machinist tool box, Quaker City oil tin, 1800's portrait oil on canvas, dry sink, & much more!, 163 E. Market St., Gilbert & Gilbert Auctioneers, Inc.

04/24/23, LANCASTER, MON.

CLOSING AT6PM, Gold & Silver Coin Auction - over 300 lots!

Many uncirculated. Fifty dollar Amer. eagles, fifty dollar gold Amer. eagles + Amer. buffalos, maple leaf silver, ancient Roman silver, silver bullion & much more!, Online Only: boltzauctions.com; auctionzip.com, Boltz Auction Co.

04/27/23, EPHRATA, THURS. AT12 NOON, 309 Lots of Coins & Currency. 14 pcs. U.S. gold, 23 bullion gold coins, approx. 100 silver dollars in singles + mult., early Standing Liberty qtrs.- better grades, 21 pcs. small $10 Nationals, Colonial, fractional + C.S.A. currency, trade dollars, etc., Horst Auction Ctr., 50 Durlach Rd., Horst Auctioneers

04/27/23, KINZERS, THURS. AT

10AM, Fine & Cost. Jewelry, Qty. Watches, Sterling Tablewares. Sev. qty. diamond & gemstone 14kt. gold rings, qty. gold & sterling silver, beaded jewelry, pins, rings, earrings, bangles, nice costume jewelry, signed pcs. Rolex mens/ womens watches, many pocket watches, etc., Live & Online: 5336 Mine Rd.; embassyauctionsinternational.com; liveauctioneers & invaluable.com, Embassy Auctions International

04/29/23, EPHRATA, SAT. AT

9AM, Outstanding Firearms & Military Collec. & Access. 276 lots firearms, 507 lots hunting/ fishing/ military collec. & access., Horst Auction Ctr., 50 Durlach Rd., Horst Auctioneers

04/29/23, LIMERICK, SAT. AT

9AM, Antiques, collec., glassware, china, furn., cost. jewelry, pottery, lg. collec. Hummels & Byers Caroler dolls, +much more!, Wm. Penn Estates, 106 Presidential Dr., JR's Auctioneering

04/29/23, MYERSTOWN, SAT.

AT9AM, Lawn equip., tools, collec. trucks, Christmas items, guitars & banjos & pers. property., 441 Hilltop Rd., Harry H. Bachman, Auctioneer

04/29/23, NAZARETH, SAT. AT 10AM, Dolls & Artist Bears! 400+ lots incl. collections from Gettysburg, PA& other PA/ NY/ NJ. Dolls- Tete Jumeau, soldiers, 14 R.J. Wright creations, 2 Kenner Blythe dolls, antq. bisque dolls- vty. manu., 5"-30"tall, Madame Alexander, Vogue dolls. Vty. of Artist Bears incl. Barbara-Ann, Kreft-Bar, Woodland Teddies, Rachel Rolfe & others., Live & Online: 330 W. Moorestown Rd. (Rte. 512); LiveAuctioneers.com, Dotta Auction Co., Inc.

04/30/23, SPRINGTOWN, BUCKS CO., SUN. AT10AM, Country & Small Collec.: Art Mitchell signed duck carvings, Vict. pickle canister w/plated silver holder, collec. Royal Doulton Toby mugs, collec. belt buckles, country furn., set stools by Hunt Country Furn., Sheraton drop leaf table, Fire Co. collec., 2 Ross bicycles & more!, Springtown Vol. Fire Co. Bqt. Hall, 3010 Rte. 212, Robert H. Clinton & Co., Inc.

05/01/23, SPRINGTOWN, BUCKS CO.,, MON. AT3PM, Approx. 70 lots of Coins: gold, vty. silver dollars, other silver pcs. Vtg. paper/ docs., adv. items, 19th & 20th cen. books incl. approx. 15 travel books by Harry A. Franck, Vict. era Bibles, Bucks Co. Vict. photo album, vtg. photos & mini tintypes, vtg. prints/book plates, etc., Springtown Vol. Fire Co. Banq. Hall, 3010 Rte. 212, Robert H. Clinton & Co., Inc.

05/11/23, REINHOLDS, THURS. AT6PM, Historical Bechtel's Mill Res. Property. Sandstone 2 1/2 story mill on Harnish Creek., 1700 Texter mt. Rd., Witman Auctioneers, Inc.

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a “lefty” himself, he was forced to play with a right-hander’s glove.

A regular customer at the show said they could not

make it on the first day but drove up on day two from their home in Washington, D.C., to attend. One dealer noted that she was part of a family who has been attending or participating in the show for four generations. A

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Locati, “but this was a really cohesive group of objects that we thought we could market effectively for the client. We are always looking for new approaches to achieve the best results for consignors and to make an exciting auction for our market.”

The sale included 18ththrough 20th-century furniture, fine decorative arts, oriental rugs, a small collection of antique shotguns, a library of bound books, and fine art that included works by Giuseppe Mazzolini, Henri De Braekeleer, Markus Larsson, Jan Dirksz Both and others.

The photos tell more of the story. Prices reported include buyer’s premium. Locati holds a monthly online-only sale. It

learn more, visit www.locatillc.com.

few regulars had some difficulty finding the right building in the massive Expo complex in Oaks; however, the antiques crowdseemed determined and eventually found their way into the correct well-lit and expansive building. A good number of happy buyers were seen carting off their treasures throughout the weekend. Although there were dissenters, the general mood of both the attendees and dealers regarding the changed location seemed positive. A number of customers who were asked about the adjustment were pleased with the new location being more central in the Philadelphia region, with easy access via Route 422.

The next “Antiques at Kimberton” show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the Holiday Inn in

Morgantown, Pa. (due to the Expo Center being unavailable that weekend). Beyond that, the location for the 2024 March and November shows are yet-to-be-determined as a regular venue has been difficult to secure. There are no shortage of challenges in any business. Here is to the hope this popular regional event not only continues but can excel.

To learn more, visit the Antiques at Kimberton Facebook page.

is located at 761 Durham Road in Pineville, Pa. To

This Dutch Baroque style walnut cabinet-on-stand sold for $1,573.

A near pair of French oak bookcases sold for $4,096.

This Northern European School (17th century) oil-on-canvas painting sold for $2,178.

A pair of Continental Baroque style putti figures sold for $1,375.

Special 50th Anniversary For Wallace Nutting Collectors Club Set

Convention To Be Held Sept. 14 And 15

By Karl Pass

The Wallace Nutting Collectors Club is actively planning its 50th anniversary convention and it’s free to the public. The group’s event will take place Thursday and Friday, Sept 14 and 15, on Cape Cod at the Hyannis Resort and Conference Center, located at 35 Scudder Lane, Hyannis,

Mass. September is a beautiful and less crowded time of the year on Cape Cod. The hotel has given the club a discounted rate to make the most of this opportunity.

The convention starts off with the annual club dinner on Thursday night. Friday morning is the marketplace where dealers and collectors buy, sell and trade Wallace

Nutting and other hand-colored photography and Wallace Nutting furniture. There will also be several informational lectures to be

announced closer to the date. To learn more about Wallace Nutting, the collectors club, or the convention, visit www.wallacenutting.org.

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remarkable collection of American lighting specimens, which featured unusual chimneys, shades and patented burners. It’s rare that one finds such a diverse and important assemblage of lighting in one sale. The Miller and Miller team did a fantastic job.”

Top lots included a cobalt cut overlay kerosene banquet stand lamp ($50,150); a ruby cut overlay kerosene stand lamp ($38,350); a ruby cut overlay kerosene stand lamp ($8,260); a Tiffany favrile glass candlestick lamp ($6,490); a green cut overlay kerosene stand lamp ($5,900); a cobalt

cut overlay kerosene banquet stand lamp ($5,015); a cut double overlay Latticino kerosene stand lamp ($4,425); and a three-armed gilded brass fluid peglamp girandole ($3,540). For further information, email info@millerandmillerauctions.com or visit www. millerandmillerauctions.com.

GOLD AND SILVER COINS ONLINE AUCTION

MONDAY,

This is a signed Wallace Nutting Sudbury cupboard.

Public Auction

SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2023 9:00 A.M.

LAWN EQUIPMENT TOOLS COLLECTOR TRUCKS

CHRISTMAS ITEMS GUITARS & BANJOS PERSONAL PROPERTY

LOCATION: 441 Hilltop Road, Myerstown, Lebanon Co., PA. From Rt. 422north on 501 - bear left onto Hilltop Road to auction site on left.

Lawn equipment and assorted tools. Selling at 12:00 - LTD, Peavey & Squire elec. guitars - Rogne & Global banjos - Jasmine & Rogne guitars; Morrell slide guitar; Yamaha keyboard, amplifiers and music.

100+ assorted collector cars and trucks

AUCTION ORDER: shed items - lawn equiment - tools - 12:00 musical instruments and collectors toys - balance of tools. PAYMENT: cash, local check or credit card (3% service fee) Food: Mitchells Grill. Porta John. PREVIEW: 7:00 auction morning. Please park carefully in neighborhood. Announcements auction day take precedence over any previous printed or oral information. Auction #2 - May 13 - 8:00 a.m.: household goods, collectibles, costume jewelry, furniture, appliances, etc.

AU-000033-L AUCTIONEER

This ruby cut overlay kerosene stand lamp, made in America ca. 1860-80, white cut to ruby stem with rows of quatrefoils, ovals, punties and Moorish windows, 40.5 inches tall, sold for $8,260.

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls & Artist Bears

This auction features over 400 lots and includes collections from the Gettysburg, PA area as well as other areas of PA, New York & New Jersey.

The auction will be a simultaneous live in person auction with a professional auctioneer as well as an online auction using the platform: LiveAuctioneers.com.

2051 HORSESHOE PIKE ANNVILLE, PA 17003-8850 (717) 867-1809

Auction for Sonia Umbenhauer www.bachmanauctioneer.com

E-mail: bachauct@lmf.net

R095069

Some of our featured dolls include Tete Jumeau, SFBJ Jumeau #1907, 15½ in. Frozen Charlie, variety of Kestner mold #S including 164 dressed as a confederate soldier, 257 Character Baby & others, M. Chase, 15” Baby Heubach, 14 in. Coquette and Laughing Boy, (4) Schoenhut dolls, 26 in. Emma Clear, bisque head googly dolls, 14 different R. J. Wright creations, nice selection of Steiff, (2) Kenner Blythe dolls – each in working order, plus Blythe Fashion Case with wigs, outfits, etc., (10) Annette Himstedt dolls, antique bisque dolls include a variety of manufacturers and dolls from 5” to over 30” tall. Vogue dolls include early compo Toddles & others plus a variety of h. plastic Ginny Dolls, Madame Alexander “Alexanderkins,” plus others, vintage compo & collectible hard plastic dolls – just too much to mention here!

But wait! If you like Artist Bears by a variety of artists and one-of-a-kind creations, you’ll love these Bears! Some of the artist names include BarbaraAnn, Kreft-Bar, Woodland Teddies, Rachel Rolfe and others.

Buyer’s Premium: Onsite or absentee via Dotta Auction Co., Inc – 15% or online at LiveAuctioneers.com – 20%.

A Tiffany Studios favrile glass candlestick lamp, made in America ca. 1900-25, made from brass and glass, 14 inches tall, with pleated iridescent favrile gold shade, sold for $6,490.

This is a Wallace Nutting photo titled “Tiger Lilies.”

ON-SITE PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

HAAR’S AUCTION SCHEDULE

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

FURNITURE - ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES - TOOLS - ETC.

Located @ 185 Logan Rd (RT 15), Dillsburg, PA 17019

Restaurant & AUCTION DOORS open @ 5:00 p.m. Sale starts at approximately 6:00 p.m. with 2 auctioneers on porches, weather permitted (1 tools/box lots, 1 FURNITURE); Stage auction begins @ 6:30 p.m. Consignment sale; chest of drawers; book shelves; stands; table w/chairs; dishes; collectibles; décor; primitives; lawn items; box lots; tools; plus, much more, still setting up; Terms: Cash, good PA Check, credit card w/processing fee, ATM on-site. Office number 717-432-8246 leave a message. Check www.haars.com for updates.

SAVE THE DATE ON-SITE TOOL AUCTION

HARDY’S AUCTION SERVICE

AH000010L 717-432-8246 or 717-432-3779

PUBLIC AUCTION TWO SESSIONS

BOTH SESSIONS TO BE HELD AT Springtown Volunteer Fire Company Banquet Hall 3010 Route 212

Springtown, Bucks Co., PA 18081

Session 1 - SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

Session 2 - MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 @ 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 - SESSION 1: Country & Small

Collectibles: vint. oak medicine cab., gray stoneware jugs & crock, stoneware, prim. wdn. crates; pair of wdn. wall mounted duck carvings signed Art Mitchell, Desert Lake, Hartington, Ontario-Jan. 1964; various vint. tin & cast iron pieces, Griswold #10 Handle Griddle marked 610 A, Wagner cast iron griddle, antique Vict. pickle canister w/plated silver holder, set of 6 Digoin & Sarreguemines dishes-19th

C. French military scenes, pottery plaque by Earth Song-frog motif, bronze ashtray-Amish buggy/farm scene & pewter plate w/horsedrawn sleigh scene-both made by Wendell August Forge-Grove City PA, Collection of Royal Doulton Toby Mugs; Collectible Belt Buckles; Country Furn: pine chest of drawers, set/kitchen counter stools by Hunt Country Furn. country Sheraton drop leaf table, Depression sewing stand, etc., vintage Mission oak rush seat stool w/partial label probably L.&J.G. Stickley-in rough unrest. Cond.-needs repair; Fire Company Collectibles; (2) Ross BicyclesGrand Prix-Professional Models-26” wheel diameter * MORE.

MONDAY, MAY 1 - SESSION 2: approx. 70 Lots of Coins incl: (3) US Gold coins, variety of silver dollars & other silver pieces, etc.-COINS start at 3:00 PM; Plus: selection of vintage paper, documents, advert. items, 19th & 20th C. books incl.: a set of approx. 15 travel books by Harry A. Franck, Victorian era Bibles; Also: local Bucks County Victorian photo album, vintage photographs & mini tintypes; Plus: selection of vintage prints/book plates; variety of sgd, lithographs, etc. * MORE (Some items in the May 1st auction have been deaccessioned from the collections of the Bucks Country Historical Society’s Mercer Museum and the Mercer Fonthill Trust. The items were deemed duplicate, out of scope, irrelevant to the organization’s mission, or in poor condition. All proceeds from the sale of these items will be placed into the organization’s collections care fund and used only for new acquisitions or direct care and conservation of existing collections.)

Terms for Both Auctions: 13% Buyer’s Premium * 3% Discount w/Cash or Approved Check * Details @ www.auctionzip.com; auctioneer #1888 * MUCH MORE.

ROBERT H. CLINTON & COMPANY, INC.

Auctioneers & Appraisers

P.O. Box 29 * Ottsville, PA 18942

610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L

Email: rhclintonauction@hotmail.com

Schwenksville, PA Downsizing ONLINE ONLY BIDDING AUCTION

Conducted by Kimberly K Auction, LLC in collaboration with Patrick Morgan Auction Services, LLC BID NOW @ kimberlykauctions.com OR pmorganauctions.com

CLOSING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18 • 5:00 P.M.

Online now through Tuesday, April 18 with lots closing starting at 5:00 pm EST 494 Harrison Ave, Schwenksville, PA 19473

Vintage, Antique, New Collectibles and Household items including Kitchen and Catering related items, Antique Safe, Christmas Decorations, Toys, Dolls, Furniture, Linens, Industrial Sewing Machine, Sewing and Craft Supplies.

PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION

Online Bidding Only First lots close beginning @ 6:00 pm and last lots close approximately 8:45 pm on THURSDAY, APRIL 20 • 6:00 P.M.

This is an ONLINE BIDDING ONLY Auction onsite at 276 W. MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557

Join us tonight for the first of several downsizing auctions of a lifelong collection of Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, and more. Clean and Collectible Items include a wide variety of antique, vintage, and modern Advertising Tins and Boxes; Eastlake and Waterfall Depression, other Furniture; Spain’s Improved Antique Wooden Keg Butter Churn on Wooden Base; Johnson Brothers China and Large collection of Pfaltzgraff Dinner and Serving Sets; Anchor Hocking Waterford Waffle Pattern Punch Bowl with Underplate and Ladle; Vintage PYREX; Mid Century Trays; Large group of Vintage Antique Local Bank Bags, and Antique Ledgers; Matching Floral, Paint Decorated, Antique Cast Iron Book Ends/Door Stops; 1950’s PA Fishing Licenses; Antique Brass Marble Kaleidoscope; Working Antique Edison Standard Phonograph with Brass Horn; Several Antique Phonograph Cylinders; Canning Jars; and Much More.

BID NOW @ pmorganauctions.com

TERMS BY AND AUCTION

FOR: RON & HOLLY KEENEN

Kim Douglass 215.416.8837 #AY-002366 KimberlyKAuctions.com

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 8:30 A.M. York Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA P A

Auctioneers: Patrick Morgan Dustin Spencer #AY-002383 pmorganauctions.com

717.278.9202

S . A 22 • 9 L O 1667 Cider Press Rd. Manheim, PA 17545

Vehicles: 1917 Model-T (very original), Parts Corve e, Parts 1970s Dodge Challenger, 1970 Chevy C10 2wd, no motor, hood needs replaced. Has tle. Vin: CE140T132808; 1972 Chevy C10 Custom4wd, has motor, body is rusted. Has tle. Vin: CKE142B128798; 1977 Monte Carlo, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban; 2002 F150, 192,000 miles; 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 150,895 mi; 2004 Volvo S60 37,965 mi; 2006 Chevy 2500; 2014 Mazda 6 28,705 mi;

Motorcycles: 1996 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Trike; 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R; & more!

Tractors: Kubota L3200 374hrs w/ Kubota LA524 motor, quick-a ach 3pt hydraulic li ,; Farmall 350; Farmall 400; Farmall Super H; Farmall H w/ Model 31 Bucket Loader; Farmall Super M; Ford 8N; Manure Spreader Mower: John Deere 855 60” deck; John Deere 955 72” deck 3 pt. hitch and pto; Ferris IS 500 Z with 52” deck; Ferris Z1000; Grasshopper 1822 zeroturn mower; 5 3-pt blade; Finish Mower ATVs & Recrea onal Vehicles: Jet Ski Trucks & Trailers: Appalachian 30’ Gooseneck Trailer, 1990 Ford F700 Dump Truck 8 cyl. 6.1L automa c. New brakes, runs and works.; SP Construc on Trailer;

Buyer’s Premium to Apply Online AY000253L

717-664-5238

• 877-599-8894

R095037

R095054

Saturday, April 29 – 9 am.

106 Presidential Dr., Limerick, PA (William Penn Estates)

Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, China, Furniture, Costume Jewelry, Pottery, Large Collections of Hummels & Byers’ Caroler Dolls Much More!

Details, Photos, Directions on our

or AuctionZip JRs Auctioneering (610) 489-3661 jrsauctioneering.com jrsauction@aol.com, AU3267L

“HORST AUCTION CENTER”

COIN SALE

309

Dates (‘83-CC, ‘92-CC, ‘99-P,

The sale will be held on-site at 2481 Belvidere Road, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

The auction will offer an extensive collection of quality 18th/19th c. American/European blown glass, bottles, flasks, decanters, cup plates, stemware, storage jars, apothecaries, Boston & Sandwich Glass, Pittsburgh Glass, fruit jars, candlesticks, lamps, miniatures, whimseys, inkwells and MUCH More.

In addition: 30+Blue Decorated Stoneware Crocks, Jugs, Pitchers, Decorated Redware and Wagner Pottery Flower Pots, Early Marbles, Paint Decorated Furniture and Smalls, Wooden Goose and Duck Decoys, Carved Birds and Santa Claus, Quilts and Textiles, 20+ Samplers and Hooked Rugs, Christmas Decorations, Feather Tree, Steiff Bear and Toys, Paintings and Watercolors Transferware and Historical Blue, Canton, Wrought Iron, Brass and Copper, Sterling and Coin Silver, Miniature Baskets and Canes, 20+ Oriental Rugs, Woodenware and Cookie Cutters, Stone Fruit and Tallow Candles and MUCH More.

Special Mention: African American O/C Street Scene Depicting Children Playing Cards, 1870s Political Autograph Book (incl. Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes), Folk Art Bird Tree, (4) Boston & Sandwich Glass Sugar Bowls w/Lids, Stepback Cupboards, Grandfather’s Clocks, Corner Cupboards, Painted Benches, 5 ft. Feather Tree, Miniature Chests, Spoon Racks, Shaker Boxes, Marbleized Game Boards, Robinson’s Patent Rolling Photo Album and MUCH More.

Terms: Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will offer in-person bidding on-site, live internet bidding through LiveAuctioneers.com and absentee bids. Limited phone lines will also be available and must be reserved by April 28th.

Online ONLY Auction on Sunday, April 30th @ 3pm Harmony, NJ Antique, Glass & Groupings Auction

Quality antiques and box lots. Large selection of early blown, cut and flint glass, decanters, stemware, goblets, bottles, pressed glass, country and primitives, cast iron, toys, woodenware, sterling silver, tinware, jars, doorstops, brass buckets, lamps, lamp parts, lamp shades, folk art, pottery, bells, valentines, sterling silver, advertising, fountain pens, jewelry and MORE.

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