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Pook & Pook Inc. Teams Up With Noel Barrett By Kary Pardy, Pook & Pook Inc.
FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 23
Premier Automobilia And Petroliana Sale Goes Into Overdrive
Pook & Pook Inc. Auctioneers and Appraisers is excited to announce a new collaboration with the jovial, mustachioed king of toy auctions, Noel Barrett. After over 40 years “playing” with antique toys, first as a dealer then, starting in 1988, as an auctioneer, Barrett is teaming up with Pook & Pook Inc., a premier east coast auction firm. Barrett and Pook & Pook Inc.’s founder, Ron Pook, expressed excitement about joining forces, a move that will benefit both companies, buyers, and sellers. The big question, however, is why these two
well-established auction houses are looking to collaborate after decades of going it alone. Noel Barrett started his love affair with toys, predictably, at an early age. Over time, his fascination evolved from seeing toys as “neat things to have” to pursuing the business behind childhood nostalgia. “Toys are something that I’ve always enjoyed. I’ve turned a hobby into a business,” said Barrett. Years of hunting and dealing helped Barrett build both a superior knowledge of his field and a loyal client base, things that made his eventual auction business a hot
The Kelly Tires “Lotta Miles” logo sign sold for $94,550.
A Mileage Gasoline Owl logo globe lenses sold for $14,640.
This Shell Aviation Gasoline logo sign sold for $12,200.
Products sign featuring a well dressed musketeer, and Lot #1116, a Conoco Motor Oil sign featuring a colonial-period soldier. They realized $76,250 and $26,840. And Lot #845, a Kelly Tires “Lotta Miles” logo sign featuring a beautiful young woman, generated a-lotta interest to realize $94,550. It was also a bull market for signs featuring animals and industrial themes. Lot #713, a Shell Aviation Gasoline sign featuring the company’s famous “scallop” logo, tripled its low estimate to realize $12,200. Lot #968, a Waggoner Refining Company Petroleum Products steer logo sign, stampeded to $31,720, while Lot #351, a Husky Service logo sign, pulled in $58,560. Lot #959, a Continued on page 2
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White House Memorabilia Lead Waverly Rare Books Sale on page 10
Weaving With Looms, Baskets, And Words In Virginia The Husky Service Dog sunrise logo sign sold for $58,560.
The 15th Anniversary Celebration And Bike Day At The Emporium Are Set
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Third Of Four Sales Featuring The Kyle Moore Collection Sells For $3.8 Million At Morphy Auctions It was off to the races with Morphy’s recent Premier Automobilia and Petroliana Auction. This two-day event, held on April 23 and 24, featured almost 1,250 lots. After the final bid crossed the finish line, 42 lots realized between $10,000 to $24,999; 10 lots realized $25,000 to 49,999; and 3 lots topped $50,000. The total gross was $3.8 million. All prices reported include Morphy’s 22 percent buyer’s premium. The rubber hit the road with this auction’s amazing selection of car themed signs. Those highlighting people and characters really caught the eye of collectors. Lot #22, a “Silent Chief” gasoline sign illustrated with a Viking, loudly realized $42,700. There was uniform interest in Lot #141, a Champlain Oil
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Greater York Antiques Show Begins New Format on page 12
The Sixth Annual Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar At Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Will Be June 11 Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Inc., is conducting its Sixth Annual Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar on Saturday, June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The all-day event features scholars and craftspeople presenting and demonstrating on all things woven in Virginia, and will be held at the JSE & Associates auction gallery located at 2177 Green Valley Lane in Mount Crawford, Va. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 1. The exciting, one-day colloquium features six expert guest speakers who will present lectures and demonstrations relating to this
year’s topic, “Woven in Virginia: From Bedcovers to Chair Seats.” Speakers include: Laurie Duxbury, Weaver and Historian; Jeffrey S. Evans, President of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Inc.; Clyde Jenkins, Basket Weaver and Historic Preservationist; Sandra Parks, Storyteller and Folklorist;
J.M.W. Turner’s Quartet Of Whaling Paintings United For First Time on page 13
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This Shenandoah Valley of Virginia woven whiteoak splint miniature basket is in original paint decoration. It is attributed to a member of the Nicholas family of basket makers of Page County, circa 1880.
Gateway’s Model Train And Toy Auction Is Full Steam Ahead on page 14
This Shenandoah Valley of Virginia woven and dyed wool blanket descended in the Colaw family of Highland County. It is circa 1870. The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia painted oak youth rocker with woven white-oak splint seat is attributed to the Brock’s Gap area of Rockingham County, circa 1900.
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7
FEATURED AUCTION: Waverly Rare Book Auction - June 9 in Falls Church, Virginia - Page 10
AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15