Antiques & Auction News 011720

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Andrew Zellers-Frederick To Speak At Lehigh Valley American Revolution Round Table Meeting FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2020 • VOL. 51, NO. 3

Dozens Of World Records Toppled In $9.4 Million Sports Card Auction Singles, Sets And Wax Soar To New Heights In Last Major Sports Sale For Heritage Of The Decade

“The Hessians At Trenton Garrison Who Escaped Washington’s Christmas Day Net” Set For Jan. 15 The Lehigh Valley American Revolution Round Table (LVARRT) has announced that its president and founder, Andrew Zellers-Frederick, will speak at its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The program, open both to members and the general public, is titled “The Hessians at Trenton Garrison who Escaped Washington’s Christmas Day Net.” Although the majority of the British Crown’s 1,400 were killed, wounded or captured in Washington’s brilliant Christmas Day attack, which many credit for saving the American Historian and author Andrew Zellers-Frederick is Revolution, nearly 400 German seen here with Lafayette’s sword. Zellers-Frederick and British troops escaped the will present a lecture at the next Lehigh Valley trap to fight another day. This American Revolution Round Table meeting on interesting program will discuss Jan. 15 at Lafayette University in Easton, Pa. these soldiers who retreated as individuals or units. again speak to us on a topic (about “The organization is thrilled to which) he is very familiar from his Continued on page 3 have Andrew Zellers-Frederick once

York Show Scheduled For Jan. 31, Feb. 1 And 2 At York Fairgrounds A 1910-11 M116 Sporting Life Near Set (314/316) realized $324,000.

The 1922 E121 American Caramel Babe Ruth (Holding Ball), PSA Mint 9, sold for $75,000. The world’s largest collectibles auctioneer further validated its status among the industry leaders during its three-day, 3,000-plus lot trading card auction on Dec. 5, 6, and 7, which commanded more than $9,437,190 on the strength of dozens of world-record results. This final major sale of the year carries Heritage Sports’ auction tally to over $70 million for the year. “We saw great prices across all eras and genres,” said Chris Ivy, director of Sports Auctions for Heritage. “The entrenched vintage

A 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57, PSA Gem Mint 10, brought $36,000. collectors came out in force, and the modern market is continuing to gain strength and market share.” Perhaps the happiest consignor in the event was the owner of the 1910-11 M116 Sporting Life Near Set (314/316), which saw a pre-auction estimate of $200,000 dwarfed by the $324,000 result. Other top performers included a 1911 T205 Gold Border Walter Johnson, PSA NM-MT 8, for $63,000, and a 1922 E121 American Caramel Babe Ruth (Holding Ball), PSA Mint 9, for $75,000. Likewise, the late 20th and early Continued on page 4

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Starting The New Year Off On The Right Foot At Haddon Heights on page 2

LancasterHistory Colloquia To Kick Off New Year With Lecture On Antebellum Philadelphia on page 2

Among The Best Shows In Region, It’s A Can’t-Miss Event Melvin Arion’s Original 174th Semiannual York Antiques Show and Sale will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb 1 and 2, at Memorial Hall East, located within the York Fairgrounds Convention and Expo Center in downtown York, Pa. This popular event will feature 75 carefully screened exhibitors in room settings offering a truly impressive and outstanding variety of antiques. According to show manager Melvin L. Arion, the merchandise at the show will run the full gamut, including 18th- and 19th-century period American and English furniture, American country pieces in original paint, early china and glassware, 18th- and 19th-century silver, Chinese Export porcelain, antique toys, Oriental carpets, pewter, estate jewelry, quilts, English samplers and other textiles, early kitchen and fireplace accessories, Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery, baskets, Native American artifacts, historic American militaria, and much more. Arion does an exceptional job of making sure the scope of merchandise offered is as broad as possible so nearly any visitor can find a “new” treasure. In addition, all major credit cards will be accepted.

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Attending this popular show, considered by many to be one of the premier antiquing events in the midatlantic region, is the perfect antidote to the post-holiday blues and midwinter cabin fever. Show hours both Friday and Saturday will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is free. The building is smoke-free. Food will be available. Admission is $10 per person, $9 with this article, an ad, or show card. For further information, readers may visit www.theoriginalyork antiquesshow.com. To contact Arion, call 302-542-3286.

“The Art Of Diplomacy: Collecting Russian Art In The Age Of Queen Victoria” Slated For Jan. 29 on page 13

In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7

FEATURED AUCTION: Grey Flannel Auction - January 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona - Page 10

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15


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