Antiques & Auction News - May 31, 2024

Auction Company CEO And Antique Advertising Expert Rich Penn Joins Morphy Auctions

Newly Created Position Will Be Market Development Officer

Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, recently announced Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy’s in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will work in tandem with Morphy’s marketing team, which is led by Chief Operating Officer and Director of Marketing Les Jones, and advise on the latest technological innovations as they apply to the auction process. Additionally, he will liaise with consignors whose collections incorporate a broad range of categories, including antique advertising, toys and country store antiques; classic cars and petroliana; sports memorabilia; and other collectibles categories.

“I believe every aspect of an auction house’s operation should be customer-driven. Dan and I operate very similarly in that regard. His sales and ours cover a lot of the same ground, and importantly, our business principles are very similar,” said Rich Penn. “Both of our companies are known for their integrity and attentive customer service throughout the auction process. We do things in a first-class manner or not at all. In my new role, I especially look forward to working with clients and making sure their collections are given the marketing attention they deserve and that we deliver maximum auction results for them.”

“I have known Rich Penn and his wife, Sharon, for almost 20

years. I have always admired, respected and, in many ways, learned from their savvy approach to marketing and advertising. Their dealings with customers, both at the buying and selling end, have always been conducted at the highest level. I am proud to say that their methods influenced the way I built my own business. I would also add that when it comes to meeting with potential consignors and crafting proposals, you won’t find a better team than Rich and Sharon Penn. Their gracious, businesslike approach, combined with their knowledge of art and antiques, creates a comfort level

that clients really appreciate,” said Dan Morphy.

Rich Penn earned his BA in both Marketing and Business Management from the University of Northern Iowa and his MSJ (master’s degree in Journalism) from Northwestern University. Following grad school, he joined the workforce and relocated to the Midwest’s commercial advertising hub, Chicago, where he accepted a position as account manager for major national brands at the advertising firm J Walter Thompson. In three years, he became the youngest VP at Thompson’s Chicago office. Rich subsequently

returned to Iowa, where he spent 10 years teaching marketing and advertising at the University of Northern Iowa. In 1982, he married his wife, Sharon, and also established his own boutique advertising agency. One of his first clients was Victorian Casino, a Las Vegas auction house specializing in antique gambling and coin-op machines and antique advertising, collecting fields that had long interested Penn. (Victorian Casino was acquired by Morphy Auctions in 2014.)

In 1999, Penn and his wife, Sharon, opened Rich Penn Auctions, a collector-focused business that gained a large and loyal following and earned national acclaim along the way. In recognition of Penn’s marketing skills, the National Auctioneers Association, Iowa Auctioneers Association, and NEI Marketing and Advertising Club have honored Rich with a total of more than 50 awards. The award categories included newspaper and magazine advertising, catalogs, video, social media, website and publicity.

Penn describes the auction business as one that is “built on relationships.” One of those relationships has been his long friendship with Dan Morphy, whose multinational operation has had a strong involvement in the antique advertising hobby since its earliest days.

“Dan and I got into the auction business around the same time. I had written a couple of books

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Three colorfully vibrant paintings by the legendary Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis (1901-70) sold for a combined $79,060, and a 19th-century French Bontems caged singing bird automaton played a sweet tune for $10,030 in Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd’s online Advertising, Canadiana and Historic Objects Auction held April 13. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars and include an 18-percent buyer’s premium.

Turning 50 only happens once, and for Carlisle Events, that 50th anniversary celebration kicked off in high fashion with Spring Carlisle 2024, held April 17 to 21 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. This year’s event was driven by Hemmings and welcomed nearly 100,000 guests from around the world. They came to Carlisle to buy cars within the car corral, to shop for parts and more within the automotive flea market, to meet up with friends, and to celebrate a milestone. In all, the collective energies within the Carlisle fence line helped solidify exactly why this event and others have been around for so long.

Gates opened bright and early on day one, with the crowds steadily picking up into the afternoon. Day two had a better turnout as shopping sped towards Friday and the weekend. In addition to a nice influx of guests on the second day, the start of the two-day collector car auction began powered by Carlisle Auctions (more on that below).

Along with the mix of vendors, small and large, within the automotive flea market, Spring Carlisle also hosted a robust Manufacturers Midway. The midway welcomed some of the top names

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Maud Lewis has been featured in numerous Miller & Miller auctions in recent months, always with positive results. The market for her work is strong. Of the three of her paintings in this auction, the top performer was a late 1965 or early 1966 mixed media-onpulpboard (beaverboard) titled “Cow in Spring Meadow.” It was signed “Maud Lewis” lower right

Rich Penn will join Morphy Auctions in the newly-created role of market development officer, shown here along with his wife, Sharon Penn. Photo by Kodi Steffen.

A ca. 1885 French Bontems caged singing bird automaton in a bronze cage with applied scenic Sevres plaques surrounding the base panels realized $10,030.

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Ensuring Accurate Appraisals For Your Collections

By Jestin Davis

I recently read a startling statistic in a UBS study regarding collectors stating “39 percent of collectors can’t estimate the value of their collection.” I can say from years of experience working with collectors, specifically helping them insure their collections, third-party help is important. In the world of antiques and collectibles, accurate appraisals, for whatever purpose, are crucial. Whether you’re looking to sell, insure, or simply understand the value of your cherished possessions, a precise appraisal can make all the difference. However, the process of obtaining an accurate appraisal can be complex and nuanced, requiring a blend of expertise, research, cost, and attention to detail. So, how can collectors ensure they’re getting the most accurate appraisal for their collections? Let’s delve into some key strategies.

Engage Certified Appraisers: When seeking an appraisal for your collection, it’s essential to work with certified and reputable appraisers. Look for professionals who are accredited by recognized appraisal associations. These organizations uphold strict standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and expertise in various fields of appraisal.

Specialization Matters: Collections can vary widely, ranging from fine art and jewelry to vintage cars and historical artifacts. Seek out appraisers who specialize in the specific type of items you possess. Specialization ensures that the

appraiser understands the nuances, provenance, and market trends relevant to your collection, leading to a more accurate assessment of value.

Provide Detailed Documentation: Before meeting with an appraiser, gather as much documentation as possible about your collection. This may include purchase receipts, provenance records, previous appraisals, certificates of authenticity, and any relevant historical information. The more comprehensive your documentation, the better equipped the appraiser will be to evaluate your items accurately.

Be Transparent: Honest communication is key to an accurate appraisal. Provide the appraiser with all

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Collector Anecdotes And Antics

Private Sales Matter Very Little

By Shawn Surmick

On April 29, news broke that a vintage Magic: The Gathering (MTG) game card sold for $3 million dollars via private sale, making it the most valuable MTG game card ever sold. Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game that was first released in 1993 by a then small up-and-coming company known as Wizards of the Coast. The game was not expected to gain mass market appeal and the earliest releases of the card game were very limited in availability.

The card that sold for $3 million dollars was an Alpha edition Black Lotus game card,

which was graded by CGC card grading in pristine 10 condition. The Alpha edition of MTG cards were the very first cards that appeared at retail locations back in 1993 and were quickly replaced by the next printing known as the Beta edition. It is believed that there are less than 50 examples of certain Alpha edition cards in existence, making certain cards extremely hard to find, especially in pristine condition. What makes this particular card so sought after is that it is considered the holy grail of vintage MTG collectibles. The Black Lotus is considered one of the most powerful Magic: The Gathering cards in existence and is part of the coveted reserved list, a list of cards that the company has vowed to never print again in their original form.

Today, MTG is a pop culture phenomenon and, along with Pokemon, it is one of the most successful collectible card games ever created. It is also one of the first. Again, MTG premiered in 1993, while the Pokemon collectible card game first premiered in the United States in 1998. Magic did, however, have a rocky start, and it took several years for the game to

build a cult-like following that eventually would spill over to the mainstream. Toy conglomerate Hasbro now completely owns Wizards of the Coast, and the MTG brand and has been key to their overall sales the past few years. While action figures and traditional toys have been languishing in toy isles due to a lack of sales, sales of collectible card games have seen astronomical growth within the past decade. In fact, Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon alone have been dominating retail sales for some time now, so it should not come as a surprise that the market for vintage cards that are no longer being produced is ripe with nostalgia and mass speculation.

The record-breaking sale of this incredibly scarce game card is good for the collectors of early “Magic the Gathering” cards and collectibles, but it means very little overall. Private sales make up the vast majority of sales in the entire antiques and collectibles trade. This is in opposition to public sales that take place at auction where sales information is readily available to the buying public. I have long been critical of private record-breaking sales being made public, as there

must be a reason the information is being made public, rather than staying private. Ask who would benefit if that information is made public? The simple answer is that it would benefit the market as a whole. I once had a mentor in the collectibles trade who always told me to ignore private sales being made public because he believed that market manipulation was the end result. I tend to agree with this logic.

Up until this point in time, no other Magic: The Gathering game card has ever come close to selling for $3 million dollars. To put this sale in perspective, consider this. The recent record-breaking auction sale of “Action Comics #1” graded by CGC in 8.5 was for $6 million dollars, and this comic book was published in 1938. Therefore, it took roughly 86 years for someone to be willing to pay $6 million for this comic book. There are roughly 80 known copies of this book in existence, and an 8.5 condition copy was at the higher end of all the copies in existence. That said, this particular Black Lotus that just sold for $3 million dollars was in perfect pristine 10 condition, but was printed in 1993. This

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and bested the $25,000 high estimate by bringing $30,680.

The other two paintings signed by Lewis were a mixed media-on-artist board titled “Covered Bridge in Winter,” which featured blue loops

“Alberta” by A.Y. Jackson (Canadian, 1882-1974), depicting a small village with a church and low hills in the background, supplied by Jackson to John Kinnear, as suggested by Jackson’s 1967 letter to Kinnear (also offered in this sale), artist

The group of six 1966 and 1967 handwritten letters from Maud Lewis to John Kinnear, a London, Ontario, artist and friend who worked as an agent for Lewis, sold for $9,440.

dating it to the second half of 1965 ($25,960), and a mixed media-on-masonite titled “Two Deer in Winter,” a serial image found only in the 1960s, that realized $22,420.

Also sold was a group of six handwritten letters from Maud Lewis to John Kinnear, all from 1966-67 ($9,440). Kinnear was a London, Ontario, artist and friend who worked as an agent for Lewis in the late 1960s. Lewis stated in one of the letters that she had finished decorating some dustpans supplied by Mr. Kinnear. It was signed, “Maud Lewis.” In a related lot, a framed working pencil sketch-on-paper titled

signed lower left but undated, rose to $4,425.

The ca. 1885 French Bontems caged singing bird automaton was housed in a bronze cage and stood 18.5 inches tall, with applied scenic Sevres plaques surrounding the base panels. Included was a crank-style winding key. It was mechanically functioning and made $10,030.

The auction overall was packed with 414 lots of general store items, art glass, Canadiana, advertising signs, Western collectibles, pottery and stoneware, art, and lamps and lighting. Headlining the event was the Greg Hisey collection.

Hisey’s “Ghost Town Blues” in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was a bed and breakfast where travelers immersed themselves in the past. Working with themes of early Western transportation, veterinary and general store, Hisey collected advertising and furnishings right out of a ghost town. Items sold included late 19th-century automata, rare Canadian political posters and folk art, decorative art glass, silver, bronzes, and early lighting. East met West in this very diverse sale.

“This was an eclectic auction, and performance varied by category,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. “Petroliana and soda advertising performed well, while niche markets such as veterinary medicine advertising were variable. We found that uncirculated, fresh to the market material performed the best. Collectors are energized by things they haven’t seen before, and their memories are sharp and long. The goat wagons and historic objects relating to early transportation languished, while key advertising soared past our expectations.”

A total of 464 online bidders placed a combined total of 7,402 bids, for a gross of $478,785. Internet bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers. com and the Miller & Miller Auctions website. Of the 414 total lots up for bid, 99 percent of them were sold and 48 percent of the top 50 lots exceeded estimate.

A Canadian Gilson, Guelph Dixie “Ace” Tractors sign from the 1910s, an embossed lithographed single-sided tin sign, sold for $7,670. Gilson Manufacturing was a Wisconsin company that opened a plant in Guelph, Ontario, in 1907. The Dixie Ace tractor was made in Guelph in 1919-20. A wooden veterinary remedies store display cabinet from the 1900s for Dr. Lesure’s Famous Remedies (Keene, N.H.), the tin lithograph panel depicting a horse in profuse detail peering out of an oval stone opening, one of the “holy grails” in veterinary patent medicine collecting that came with the original advertising booklet, achieved $4,130, and a ca. 1906 self-framed single-sided tin lithograph sign for the Hickman-Ebert Wagon Company (Owensboro, Ky.), was a highlight. This self-framed tin sign, titled “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree,” the stunning lithographic image from the golden age of advertising, marked, “Chas. W. Shonk Co. Litho, Chicago,” commanded $5,900. For additional information, email info@millerandmillerauctions.com or visit www.millerandmiller auctions.com.

CALENDARS

SHO W & FLEA MARKET CALEND AR

GEORGIA

06/06-09/24, Atlanta, Thurs.Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg. 07/11-14/24, Atlanta, Thurs.Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg. MASSACHUSETTS

06/15/24, Brookfield, Sat 10AM - 3PM Antiques & Primitive Goods Show, 19 Martin Road, Walker’s Homestead NEW JERSEY

06/08/24, Mullica Hill, Sat 9 AM -3 PM The Annual June Festival of Antiques, 275 Bridgeton Pike, Gloucester 4H Fairgrounds

06/08/24, East Windsor, Sun

9AM - 2PM Bottle & Antique Show, 831 Windsor Perrineville Road, Kyle Family Farm

06/02/24, Burlington, Sun 11AM -5PM Outdoor Art & Flower Show, 424 High Street, Burlington Antiques

06/01/24, Ocean Grove, Sat 9AM -4PM Spring Flea Market, Ocean Grove

NEW YORK

05/31/24 to 06/02/24, Bouckville, Friday - Sunday 8 AM5 PM Antiques & Collectibles Show, 6890 State Route 20, Madison-Bouckville

07/06/24, Stormville, Sat

8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

08/31/24 to 09/01/24, Stormville, Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

ILLINOIS

2024-06-12, Union, Wed & Thu Phonograph & radio auction., Donley Auctions

NEW JERSEY

2024-06-10, Gillette, Sun 10AM Collectibles, furniture, farm & garden, vehicles & more!, Alfred’s Auctions

PENNSYLVANIA

2024-06-03, Dillsburg, Mon 6 PM Antiques, collectibles, furniture, & more!, Hardy’s Auction Service

10/12-13/24, Stormville, Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

11/02/24, Stormville, Sat 8AM-4PM Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

PENNSYLVANIA

12/16/23 to 01/05/25, Berwyn, Every Sat. & Sun, 9-4 Indoor/ Outdoor Vintage Flea MarketNow Open Year Round!, 270 W. Swedesford Rd, Berwyn, PA

01/07/24 to 12/29/24, Lewisburg, Every Sun. 8-4 (except Easter) Rt. 15 Flea & Farmers Market, 150 Silvermoon Ln., Lewisburg, PA

02/03/24 to 12/21/24, Kutztown, Saturdays 8-4 (7:30am-flea) Antique & Farmer’s Market, 740 Noble St., Renningers Kutztown

02/04/24 to 12/22/24, Denver, Sundays 7:30-4 Antique Market, 2500 N. Reading Rd., Renningers Adamstown

06/28-29/24, Kutztown, Fri & Sat Antiques & Collectors Extravganza, 740 Noble St, Renninger’s Antiques/ Collectibles Market

06/01/24, Philadelphia, Saturday Antique & Vintage Flea Markets in Philadelphia, 2161 E York Street (Fishtown), Hackett Elementary 06/15/24, Philadelphia, Saturday Antique & Vintage Markets in Philadelphia, 1400 W Passyunk Avenue ( Broad & Passyunk), South Philly Blues Festival

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2024-06-06, Ephrata, Thu 10AM 367 lots of coin & currency., Horst Auctioneers 2024-05-21, Manheim, Now through Wed 6PM Private collection of a wide variety of Llardo figurines., Hess Auction Group

2024-07-15, Millersburg, Mon 6PM Turn-key bar & restaurant. Sale includes real estate, furnishings and liquor

06/15-16/24, Elverson, Sat 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3 PM Elverson Antique Show & Sale, 4897 Twin Valley Road, Twin Valley High School

06/01-02/24, Reinholds, Fiber Treasure Trove in the Grove, 607 Willow St, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

07/13-14/24, Honesdale, Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat 10AM-3PM 60th Annual Art & Antiques Show & Sale, 482 Grove Street, Wayne Highlands Middle School

10/04-05/24, Lebanon, Fri 10AM - 4PM, Sat 10 AM - 2PM Antique & Artisan Show, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Expo Center

06/08-09/24, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM. Jewelry & Accessories, 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/15-16/24, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM. Pottery, Redware, Art Glass & Primitives, 607 Wilow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/22-23/24, Reinholds, Fri & Sat Military, Scouting, First Responders & Survivalists, 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/30/24, Denver, Sun Antique Show Special Sunday, 2500 N Reading Rd, Renninger’s Vintage & Antiques 06/30/24, Denver, Sun Antique Show Special Sunday, 2500 N Reading Rd, Renninger’s Vintage & Antiques WEST VIRGINIA

06/01-02/24, Westover, Sat 10AM - 4PM, Sun 11AM - 3PM Old Morgantown Glass Show & Sale, 340 Holland Avenue, Westover VFW

license., Liddick Auction Services

2024-05-22, Lehighton, Every Wed - Sun Monthly Bidboard auction., Anthracite Village Mercantile & Auctions

2024-06-06, Kinzers, Thu 10AM Amazing art, antiques, watches & the unusual., Embassy Auctions International

Three paintings by the acclaimed Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis (1901-70) sold, including this 1965 or 1966 work titled “Cow in Spring Meadow” selling for $30,680.

A wooden veterinary remedies store display cabinet for Dr. Lesure’s Famous Remedies (Keene, N.H.), the tin lithograph panel depicting a horse in profuse detail on front, sold for $4,1307.

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By Mike Ivankovich

Treasures Donated As Trash

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& Thurs. 9-5; Fri. & Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-5 135+ DEALERS

I’ve stated many times on my “What’s It Worth” radio show that I believe we’re in the “golden age of nonprofit donations.” What I mean by this is that as the baby boomer generation moves, downsizes, and passes on, the value of many of their antiques, collectibles and household items have declined in value. They no longer want them, and their children don’t want them. With shifting markets, declining prices, and changing tastes, auctioneers are picky for consignments. Many antique and collectible dealers are buying less, because they are selling less. For many, a viable option is to donate no longer wanted items to a nonprofit group who will re-sell to benefit a specific cause, but in many cases, the investment of having an appraisal should be conducted to avoid a “treasure” from being identified as “trash.”

Whether by the original purchaser or the family who has inherited unwanted estate items, all too often

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treasures are being donated as trash today. For example, a $800 Rookwood art pottery vase was donated as a chotchkee. A $1,500 18-carat gold bracelet was donated as costume jewelry; a $2,500 sterling silver flatware set was donated as silverplate; a $4,500 original modern artwork was donated as a reproduction print; and a $20,000 diamond wedding ring was

donated as a cubic zirconia. What’s it worth? This “treasure donated as trash” list is obviously just a fraction of donation mistakes made daily throughout the country, and nonprofits love it. To prevent this from happening to you, consider having a professional appraiser perform a house or estate contents appraisal. Pick one who has no interest in buying from you.

Mike Ivankovich is an auctioneer, appraiser, home downsizing expert, and host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” radio show that airs live on Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. on WBCB 1490 AM in the Greater Philadelphia area. It is available on the internet at www.WBCB1490.com. To learn more, visit www.AskMikeThe Appraiser.com.

COIN SALE

THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2024 - SALE TIME 12:00 P.M.

INSPECTION - Thursday, June 6th, 2024, 9:00 A.M. thru the Sale Sale to be held at Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Road, EPHRATA, LANCASTER CO., PA 17522 367 LOTS OF COINS AND CURRENCY Selling $1, $2 1/2, $5, $10, $20 U.S. Gold. Also Modern Bullion Gold.

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MUCH MORE TO UNPACK!

NEXT AUCTION MONDAY JUNE 13, 2024 6:00 P.M. Check www.haars.com for pictures and updates. Office 717-432-8246 or Doug & Vickie Hardy auctioneers 717-432-3779.

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Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, “Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, “Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, “Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, “Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

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in the hobby, including Hemmings, American Collectors Insurance, Amsoil, the AACA Museum, Adams Premium

Car Care products, CPI Truck, and more. These vendors, along with dozens more, drew shoppers in with quality displays, the chance to buy items in person to save on shipping costs, and, best of all,

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about collectibles, including one on country store items. He reached out to me, and I ended up giving him boxes of my books to sell at his Pennsylvania gallery. That’s how we got to talking and became friends,” recalled Penn.

“Dan first approached me about doing something together around 17 years ago. My eyes and ears were open, but I didn’t want to sell my company. Recently, he tried again. He had a plan that would make everyone happy, and the timing made sense,” concluded Penn.

As part of the newlyforged agreement, Rich Penn Auctions will continue to conduct online-only timed auctions, but not their traditional cataloged auctions. Their last such auction will be held live at Penn’s Iowa venue on May 17 to 19. “Tentatively, we will shift our business gears this summer, following that final live gallery auction.”

The new union will be further cemented Dec. 6 to 8 in Las Vegas when Morphy’s

its series of sales featuring Rich and Sharon Penn’s acclaimed personal collection. “Morphy’s has been in our trust planning from the beginning. We knew no one else could handle the auction of our collection like Dan. But it’s happening now, and best of all, we get to see it happen,” ended Penn.

“Rich and Sharon Penn have spent many years putting together a collection that is unquestionably one of the finest of its type. It includes stellar coin-op, vending and penny arcade machines, plus exquisite antique advertising that represents many popular subcategories. Every item in their collection was handpicked with an emphasis on high condition, rarity and eye appeal. I’m excited to have the privilege of bringing this unique collection to the market and am even more excited about our future prospects with Rich Penn involved in his new key role at Morphy’s,” summed up Morphy.

To contact Morphy Auctions, call 1-877-9688880 or email info@morphy auctions.com.

show-only pricing.

Day three on Friday saw guests dodge a few raindrops, while Mother Nature changed her tune on Saturday and Sunday, offering two clear and nice weather days in conjunction with last-minute shopping for locals who cruised in to be

part of the fun. In fact, everyone who came to Carlisle had fun with the classic car display on stage by way of the AACA Car Club, the ARMO Hot Products Showcase in front of the stage, the all-new 50th Anniversary timeline display wall in Building T, and even a memorabilia room, also

located in Building T.

The classic and collector car auction at the Carlisle Expo Center had 400-plus lots crossing the block, with the top five sales amassing $465,600. The top seller was a 1980 Porsche 911 ($101,000), and sales two through four were Corvettes. Number five stayed in the Chevy family as a 1970 Chevelle realized $88,480.

Complete details on all things car show related, including the ability to buy spectator tickets in advance at a discounted rate for future shows, can be found at www. CarlisleEvents.com.

GILLETTE ESTATE AUCTION

Collectibles: Cobalt Blue Script Jug, Newark NJ; American Tel’ & Tel’ stick phone; woodcase wall phone; diecast toy tractors; die-cast cars; wind up toys; cast-iron door stops; Hess trucks; toy cars; Felix “Sea Cat” wind up; German doll house; many vintage dolls; sponge-ware bowl; large Stangl “Wild Rose” set; hand painted china; depression glass; Nippon; miniature ice cream set; milk bottles; early tools; butter churn; gingerbread clock; wine making demijohns; Miller lamp w/slag glass shade-elect; carriage lamp; Railroad style lantern; Fire King bowls; Corelle bowls; B Lawrence oil painting; country collectibles; kitchen collectibles; glass butter churn; ephemera; 1912-13-14 NJ license plates; Whiteways Devon Cider crock dispenser; the attic and basement are quite full and haven’t been touched in years!

Furniture: China displays; Eastlake desk; chip carved wash stand; corner display; set of 8 Hitchcock chairs; Walter of Wabash trestle table; set of 9 cane bottom chairs; set of 4 high back stools; set of 4 ladder back chairs; oak pedestal table; bamboo etagere;

Heywood Wakefield coffee table; Miniature step back cupboard; rock maple bedroom set; press back oak high chair; early school desk; many chairs and rockers; Large reproduction bracket foot china display; grandfather’s clock. Farm & Garden: Water Reel irrigation w/big gun; Skid Steer tree spade; 3PtH backhoe attachment; large fuel tanks; snow plows; Stainless salt spreader; FMC Sprayer; 3PtH cement mixer; 3PtH Air compressor; 3PtH Disc chipper with pwr feed; Toro Grounds

Master 6’ cut mower; Ford 9N; Electric pwr cement mixer; Husky stainless steel tall tool chest; New interior & exterior doors; 4 Columns; 2 Ameriglide stair lifts.

Vehicles: 2006 Chevy Impala w/30k; 2002 Ford F-250 4x4; Nissan SUV; 2 landscape trailers; 67 Yamaha cycle-parts; 2 office trailers with heat and AC (former classrooms). 1951 International A140 4X4 mason dump truck; 1963 Ford F-700 with Holmes wrecker attachment; 1976 Mercedes 280C barn find.

More information: www.alfredsauctions.com Selling the contents of a multi-generational farmhouse and farm equipment, New Doors, and Vehicles! Order of sale; 10am antiques and housewares; 12pm, equipment,

pictures online, more

Terms: 10% buyer’s premium w/cash; 13% buyer’s

purchases! Buyers should inspect items

and

Back -Bar Glasswasher, & NuCo2 Co Bulk Tanks. The Seller will work with the Purchaser regarding the transfer of the lease.

NEARBY: Millersburg, Pennsylvania has a rich history including Agriculture, Manufacturing, & the Historic Pennsylvania Can al System. This property is located just minutes from the Historic Millersburg Ferry Boat(s), Riverfront Park, a Golf Course, Wineries, Wedding Venues, and so much more! Come be a part of the history in Millersburg!

TERMS: The property/business is being offered for sale subject to Seller Confirmation. A $30,000 non -refundable deposit is required on the day of the auction with the balance being due within 60 days. Transfer of the Liquor License and Related Inventory will be s ubject to the Rules & Regulations of the PLCB. Attorney Andrew Withers of Etzweiler & Withers, LLC will be coordinating the closing. All p roperty is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with NO WARRANTIES or GUARANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. All announcements made at the time of the auction take precedence over any previously provided material and/or information. Further

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means it took only 31 years for this card to sell for $3 million dollars. To be fair to my critics, I fully understand that I can be accused of comparing apples to oranges here, because I am. However, consider this: Does anyone really think if this $3 million dollar Black Lotus game card was offered in a high-end auction it would have sold for $3 million dollars? The “Action Comics #1” that sold for $6 million dollars was offered at public auction and sold via Heritage Auctions. Based on this information alone one can make the case that this private sale means absolutely nothing and should be ignored. That should not mean that this particular game card isn’t worth a tidy sum, as I would put the value of this particular card close to $1 million to $1.5 million dollars at auction, but $3 million seems a little excessive. Perhaps that’s why the buyer wanted the sale to be made public instead of keeping it private? He simply overpaid for the privilege of owning it. And the seller and CGC card grading stand to benefit as the sale brings both free publicity. Collector

In conclusion, if we check the prices paid for a lot of high-profile collectibles being sold via private sales and compare them to similar items that have sold via public auction, you will notice a trend. In most cases, the items being sold via private sales usually sell for quite a bit more when compared to similar items that are sold at auction. As a result, my advice here is simple: take this sale price with a grain of salt as it means very little in the grand scheme of things and how a card like this should be valued going forward. Feel free to disagree with my analysis here, but do so at your own risk, as I would not be paying $3 million dollars for this particular card any time soon. There are much better collectibles one could buy, in my opinion, with that same amount, just from an investment standpoint. 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.

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relevant information about your collection, including any known flaws, repairs, or alterations. Concealing information can lead to inaccurate assessments and potential legal repercussions down the line.

Understand the Purpose of the Appraisal: The value of your collection can vary depending on its intended use. Whether you’re seeking an appraisal for insurance purposes, estate planning, or sale, be clear about your objectives with the appraiser. Different appraisal methodologies may be used based on the intended purpose, ensuring that the valuation aligns

with your specific needs.

Stay Informed: Educate yourself about the market trends and demand for items similar to those in your collection. Attend auctions, read trade papers, visit galleries, and consult reputable online resources to stay abreast of developments in the antiques and collectibles market. A well-informed collector is better equipped to evaluate appraisals critically and make informed decisions about their collection.

Get Multiple Opinions: Don’t hesitate to seek appraisals from multiple experts, especially for high-value or unique items. Comparing appraisals from different professionals can help identify discrepancies and ensure that you’re

getting a fair and accurate assessment of your collection’s value.

Regularly Update Appraisals: The value of antiques and collectibles can fluctuate over time due to changes in market demand, trends, and historical significance. It’s advisable to update your appraisals periodically, especially for valuable or appreciating assets, to ensure that your insurance coverage and estate planning remain current.

Obtaining an accurate appraisal for your collection requires careful consideration, research, and collaboration with certified professionals. By following these guidelines and investing the necessary time and

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FINE ARTWORKS: GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE, OIL ON PANEL, TITLED “WOMAN WITH A ROWBOAT” DATED 1954, SIGNED ABERCROMBIE. WITH LABEL & STAMP ON REVERSE. EDOUARD CORTES, OIL ON CANVAS, PARISIAN SCENE. CHILDE HASSAM, GRAPHITE ON PAPER, “NEW YORK CITY STREET SCENE”. XAVIER BUENO, OIL ON CARDBOARD, “PORTRAIT OF A GIRL”. STAMPED “NUMERO CAMPO SANTO VENITZIA”. KAREL APPEL, GOUACHE ON PAPER. ANTOINE BLANCHARD, OIL ON CANVAS, PARISIAN SCENE. E J CYGNE, OIL ON CANVAS. FRITZ MULLER, OIL ON CANVAS. LUCIEN DELARUE, OIL ON CANVAS. JONATHAN BRADLEY MORSE (1834 - 1898), OIL ON CANVAS, SEASIDE. PABLO PICASSO, CHARCOAL DRAWING OF A WOMAN, DATED 1945. HOMER COSTELLO, A PAIR OF IMPASTO PAINTINGS ON BOARD. 1ST PRIZE WINNERS AT THE INTERNATIONAL ART GROUP 1953. PAUL NERI, OIL ON CANVAS, ROMANTIC EUROPEAN SCENE. CAROLUS HUSKA, OIL ON PANEL, LANDSCAPE. PAUL KLEE, ETCHING, “ABSTRACT FIGURE” 8/10. KAREL APPEL, OIL ON CANVAS, “ABSTRACT COMPOSITION”. R. PELOUZE, OIL ON CANVAS, STILL LIFE, VASE OF FLOWERS. PETER MAX, LITHOGRAPH, “RED VASE” SIGNED. GEORGE ARTHUR HAYS, OIL ON CANVAS, PASTORAL SHEEP SCENE. GEORGE ARTHUR HAYS, OIL ON CANVAS, PASTORAL COW SCENE. PETER BRINKMAN, IMPASTO OIL ON CANVAS, LANDSCAPE. RICHARD SIMKIN, WATERCOLOR, THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS, CIRCA 1890. PABLO PICASSO, LITHOGRAPH ON ARCHES PAPER, “FEMME SUR LA PLAGE JOUANT AU BALLOON”, PRINTED IN 1979. JOAN MIRO, LITHOGRAPH, “HOMAGE A LEON AMIEL” 1921-1988. TSUGUHARA FOUJITA (1886 - 1968), LITHOGRAPH IN COLOR ON PAPER, “LA MESANGERE” TITLED HAUTE COUTURE. CHAIM GROSS, BRONZE ON MARBLE BASE, TITLED “MOTHER PLAYING”. JOSE RODRIGUES, OIL ON CANVAS OF SAN DIEGO BAY. A. A. McGRATH, TWO ETCHINGS. JEFF KOONS, SKETCH, 2016, YORK, PA. AFTER P.J. MENE’, BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A MARE AND FOAL, TITLED “JUMENT ARABE et SON POULAIN NO.3”. G. CATAGNO, WOOD CARVING, FRAMED, HUNTING DOG WITH FOWL IN HIS MOUTH, DATED 1948. MANY MORE YET TO BE LISTED. ANTIQUES AND THE UNUSUAL: TIFFANY STUDIOS, CALLA LILY FAVRILE GLASS RUFFLED RIM LAMP SHADES. A RARE SET OF 15! MARKED “LC TIFFANY FAVRILE”. **RARE AND HARD TO FIND ONEIDA NEWHOUSE NO. 6 BEAR TRAP. NO PATENT DATE. EMBOSSED PAN. WITH TEETH. COMPLETE. CIRCA 1900. 50 lbs OF CAST IRON! ** HAWKES CUT GLASS ENSEMBLE WITH TWO VASES & A COMPOTE WITH STERLING BASES

TWO EARLY PLATE CAMERAS, A CENTURY & A PREMO . BOTH WITH TRIPODS. A HAND CARVED FOLK ART CALIFORNIA REDWOOD FRAME, DATED 1927. A 1963 COCACOLA VENDING MACHINE. HISTORIC TEXTILES, QUILTS, JACQUARDS, & COVERLETS

A LARGE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE NETSUKES & TALLER FIGURAL PIECES.

THREE EARLY - MID 1980’S MACINTOSH COMPUTERS & A RARE OSBORNE COMPUTER WITH THE ORIGINAL FLOPPY DISK SOFTWARE. MACINTOSH PLUS, MDL MD0001A, 1 MB RAM, 1 DRIVE. MACINTOSH SE, 1986, 1 MB RAM, 2 DRIVES. MACINTOSH CLASSIC, MDL M0420, 1991, 1 DRIVE. OSBORNE COMPUTER CORP. MODEL OCC 1, WITH SOFTWARE, NUMEROUS MINIDISKS, USER GUIDES. GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER FLATWARE, ACADIA PATTERN, 50 PIECES. SEVERAL SOUTHWESTERN RUGS. ANTIQUE BOTTLES - LASH BITTERS, JOHN DeKUYPER & SON, ROTTERDAM BOTTLES & OTHERS. A RARE STONEWARE 15 GALLON DOULTON & CO, LAMBETH, WATER FILTER / COOLER (85 LBS). PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY, MATTA ORTIZ POTTERY, DONNA ROSA BLACK POTTERY FLOWER VASE, SOUTHWESTERN & OTHER BASKETRY. RARE TIN WALL / CEILING BORDER OF AN EARLY CAR, (MODEL T?)

SURROUNDED BY TREES. NUMEROUS EARLY WOOD FISHING LURES, FLOATS & BOBBERS,

A SMALL FISHING KREEL. A SOUGHT AFTER 40” TALL MR PEANUT CAST IRON FIGURE FROM THE OLD PLANTER’S FACILITY IN VIRGINIA. REPAINTED, AS FOUND

A RICARDO ZAPPONI, VOICE STUDIO , WOOD SIGN. A PAIR OF RARE PRE-CIVIL WAR AFRICAN AMERICAN, HIS & HERS ANDIRONS. CIRCA 1850. AN EXTREMELY RARE VICTORIAN, FRANKLIN #7 TYPEWRITER WITH CURVED KEYBOARD& TYPE BAR COVER. A GUIDE-CHANT SIMPLEX TABLETOP PUMP ORGAN. APOTHECARY BOTTLES COLLECTION. RAILROAD HANGING & POST LANTERNS. “OBJECTS IN PIECES” GAME. THE PIECES ARE MOUNTED ON A PANEL AND ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITH ORIGINAL GAME BOX. MCLOUGHLIN BROTHERS, CIRCA 1888 NESTING BLOCK SET IN VERY FINE CONDITION. A COLLECTION OF NINE ORIGINAL KEITH HARING POSTERS & ONE WARHOL VS BASQUIAT POSTER. GREAT POCKET WATCHES INCLUDING: A 21 JEWEL HAMILTON 18S, OPEN FACE WITH GLASS BACK, & A 940 MOVEMENT. A 21 JEWEL HAMILTON 18S, OPEN FACE , & A 941 MOVEMENT. A FOUR DIAL SWISS MADE CHRONOGRAPH. A KEYWIND POCKETWATCH WITH VERGE FUSEE MOVEMENT IN A STERLING CASE MADE BY ROBERT TAYLOR, CHURCH ST, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. SERIAL # 3952. WITH KEY. A LEFORESTIER A PARIS, LEVER ACTION, SILVER CASE, OPEN FACE POCKETWATCH WITH KEY. A HAMILTON 10K GF CASE OPEN FACE, 17 JEWELS, WITH RETAIL DISPLAY CASE. A 21 JEWEL ILLINOIS / SANGAMO OPEN FACE WITH GF CASE. A PENNSYLVANIA 18S IN SILVER HUNTER CASE WITH DUST COVER, 17 JEWEL, SERIAL # 129140. OTHER LEVER ACTION KEYWINDS, ALSO ELGINS, AMERICAN WALTHAMS. A 10 KT GOLD POCKET WATCH LINK CHAIN WITH DELAWARE SAENGERBUND FOB. QUALITY MEN’S WRISTWATCHES: AN ULTRA THIN OMEGA WITH A 14 KT GOLD CASE & BAND, 29.2 DWT WITH MOVEMENT

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