Antique Toys And Banks To Be Auctioned
Aug. 3 At RSL Gallery
Legendary George Brown “Charles” Hose Reel Carriage Ranks Among Expected Stars Of The Sale
The J. & E. Stevens cast-iron “Clown, Harlequin and Columbine” mechanical bank, early 1880s, when activated, has figures that turn and spin in a style known as “harlequinade,” derived from the British comedic pantomime. Most known examples of this bank have undergone repairs. This one, with provenance from the Gertrude Hegarty collection, is in perfect condition, estimated $125,000-$175,000.
On Saturday, Aug. 3, at RSL Auction’s Whitehouse Station, N.J., gallery, Pittsburgh’s Haradin family will bid farewell to a 149-piece collection of American toys and banks that literally has no rival. Richly historical and boasting one peerless rarity after another, the grouping spans multiple generations of a clan whose roots are embedded in two communities: their Western Pennsylvania hometown and the realm of antique toy and bank collecting.
As each piece passes into the hands of a new owner to begin the next phase of its journey, it will do so with provenance as its traveling companion. And thanks to the Haradins’ unwavering emphasis on rarity and condition, buyers will have the assurance of knowing they have acquired the créme de la créme.
The Haradin family collection began with Dr. Anthony “Tony” Haradin (1937-2016) and his wife, Roberta. An oncologist and hematologist, Haradin accrued many
Dr. Anthony Haradin and Ray Haradin are seen here in a 1989 photo taken on the night they brought home the George Brown “Charles” Hose Reel Carriage and companion Hook and Ladder from the Bernard Barenholtz sale in New York City. Image courtesy of the Haradin Family.
professional honors and distinctions during his career. He was an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh for more than 45 years and served on the staff of several Pittsburgh hospitals.
On weekends, the couple could often be found side by side, hunting for art, antiques and midcentury furniture at local flea markets and auctions. It was a pastime that developed organically, since neither of them came from a family that collected or had an involvement in antiques or art. The family’s 50-year odyssey into the world of toy and bank collecting began in 1969, when they
The top lot of the sale may end up being this rare pedestal version of J. & E. Stevens’ (Cromwell, Conn.) “Jonah and the Whale” cast-iron mechanical bank. Its provenance includes the collection of Edwin F. Mosler Jr. Considered one of the finest of few known examples, the estimate will be $175,000-$225,000.
returned home with five mechanical banks purchased at an auction. Their young sons, Ray and David, were allowed to pick a favorite, which would be their own personal bank upon which to build and develop a collection of their own. “As the years went on, the
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Of unknown manufacture, the ca. 1880s cast-iron “Yankee Schoolmaster,” also known as “The Alphabet Man,” was aquired by the Haradins at Noel Barrett’s 1991 auction of the Tom Anderson collection, estimated $35,000-$75,000.
S.Seem
To Hold 12th Anniversary Sale Aug. 5 To 11
Multi-Dealer Shop Is Located In Historic Bath, Pa.
In honor of its 12th year in business at 100 S. Chestnut St. in historic Bath, Pa., S. Seem Antiques & Artisans will be having a store-wide sale. Every booth will have 10- to 50-percent off for the sale from Monday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 11. S. Seem is a small, quality co-op that has 36 dealers specializing in early Pennsylvania primitives.
Since 2012, the co-op has been open seven days a week with late night hours on Thursdays. Inventory is always turning over because prices are very competitive and dealer friendly. Shop where the dealers shop.
Items in the store include folk art, hand wrought iron, early lighting, soft paste china, furniture with
By Karl Pass
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“Everyday Antiques” shows how to introduce antique and vintage pieces into an ordinary house to create a home that’s individual, comfortable, and stylish.
The objects in this accessible, generously illustrated book range from iconic designer pieces to flea market finds from every price point. Among the pedigreed pieces featured in inspired juxtapositions are a wavy molded plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames paired with a 1950s chaise lounge designed by Edward Wormley; a Donald Juddstyle daybed in natural wood across from a white leather Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe; and a 1962 Arco floor lamp designed by Achille and Pier Castiglioni illuminating a modern interpretation of an Art Deco sofa.
Many of the treasures in the book have more humble origins, including late 19th-century herbieres (dried, pressed, and mounted framed plants), vintage wallpaper, pressed glassware,
r epurposed pieces like an antique door-turned dining room table, and much more.
A Brooklyn loft, 1800s Cape Cod cottage, modern Danish apartment, and Welsh farmhouse are just some of the featured settings that demonstrate the versatility of decorating with both antique and vintage pieces, regardless of style or period.
For most of us, decorating is not about taking an empty room and filling it with all-new coordinated furnishings, nor is it a case of inheriting random antiques. Usually, we’re somewhere in the middle, a couple of handme-downs here, some bigbox items there, plus a few antique or vintage or simply secondhand pieces thrown into the mix. In “Everyday Antiques,” Katherine Sorrell shows how to harmoniously combine these unexpected and individual older pieces with new ones to make a home sing, using items like an old portrait that was a lucky flea market find, a set of 1960s glassware found at a thrift store, or an ornate giltframed mirror that belonged to your grandmother. I don’t think incorporating various
but, even better, you won’t see them anywhere else. It can make decorating an
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Collector Anecdotes And Antics
Rare Book Market Is On Fire!
By Shawn Surmick
On June 27, Heritage Auctions held the anticipated first part of the William A. Strutz Rare Books Signature Auction. William A. Strutz was an attorney who built one of the finest private libraries of rare books in the country. The collection was meticulously created over several decades and featured some of the most valuable rare books ever printed. Anticipation leading up to the auction was quite high and even drew the attention of the mainstream news media. Rare book collecting is a key market in the antiques and collectibles trade that is not discussed as much as some other collecting markets. Let’s discuss some of the highlights of this auction, but be forewarned, some of these prices are going to shock even bibliophiles that follow this market.
We’ll start with the crown jewel of the sale, which was a first edition copy of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” that debuted in 1818. Firsteditions of almost any book that originated from this time period are extremely scarce, and “Frankenstein”
is no exception. When “Frankenstein” was first published it actually came in three volumes. This copy is notorious for being an uncut original first edition publication with all three volumes, and the price paid reflects this because it sold for $843,750, which includes the 25-percent buyer’s premium. Next up was a first-edition copy of my all-time favorite book. F. Scott Fitzgerald lived a very tumultuous life and died at the tender age of 44. In that time, however, he became a prominent wellknown American author. His last book written was considered a failure when it first debuted in 1925, but, in my opinion, was his best. This book had a profound effect on me ever since I was exposed to it in both high school and college. Even if you yourself do not like classic literature, this is one book I would recommend, as the lessons and themes are universal in their scope, regardless of what year or time the reader is living in. The book, if you have not already guessed, is “The Great Gatsby.” This particular example was inscribed by the author and had its original coveted dust jacket intact. As a result, the book soared to an incredibly high price of $425,000, which includes the buyer’s premium. Make no mistake, however, that a very fine copy of a first edition “The Great Gatsby” can be had for several thousand dollars if one does not want it inscribed or care to pay an incredible sum to find one with its original dust jacket. Dust jackets, when offered with most iconic first editions that came bound in them,
increase the price exponentially for the few that survived intact.
Next up, we have another classic that has gained in popularity over the years. “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien is a well-known book that first premiered in 1937. Propelled to popularity due to the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy, classic works by Tolkien are enjoying a renaissance of rediscovery from new readers. This first edition presentation copy is inscribed by the author and comes complete with its dust jacket, and soared to $300,000.
There were other wellknown books that were sold in this auction for recordbreaking prices, but I recognize I am not helping the market for rare books by focusing solely on the ones that sold for six figures. There are some other well-known first editions that sold for modest sums when compared to the offerings mentioned above. Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” is a classic that was first published in 1949. A first edition presentation copy of the book, inscribed by the author and containing its original dust jacket, sold in this same sale for $3,750, which again includes the 25-percent buyer’s premium. However, one must also realize that “Death of a Salesman” had no recent blockbuster movie as of late, like 2013’s “The Great Gatsby” or the aforementioned “Lord of the Rings” trilogy that helped propel some to new heights. In this regard, the rare book market is not unlike the vintage comic book market. Movies featuring these beloved characters
Unusual Buddy “L” Advertising
By Patricia and Allan Rosenblum
Most examples of Buddy “L” all steel 1920s toy product advertising focused on specific products, e.g. #208 bus/ motorcoach with or without a price and whether it was a wholesale or retail seller. Along with a brief description of the toy were references to its quality and sturdy
construction. Advertising was typically done in little booklets or toy trade magazines.
These two illustrated examples of Buddy “L” advertising are considered uncommon. The handout or palm card on ink blotter by the Lenz-Gaddis company was likely printed for the commercial “trade” and suggested a whole range or categories of Buddy “L” toys at this retailer
and distributor. Under the image reads, “This Little Pig Went To Market.”
The other example is a postcard format (likely 1930s) suggesting a Buddy “L” building (small castle) at a Santa Claus Toy Village Enchanted Forest located in southern Indiana. The picture suggests a magical scaled down castle filled with captivating dream
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and stories based on their literary works can propel some of these books to new heights at auction, as any antique or collectible market is rooted directly in supply and demand. Seeing these books come to life on the silver screen can in turn increase demand for the original editions. This has been the norm in the vintage comic book market for decades now.
In conclusion, collecting rare books can be a fun, rewarding, and highly lucrative hobby. While some of these prices listed in this auction are definitely out of the reach of most collectors, there is still a lot of opportunity in this market. Right now, opportunity lies in key first edition books that were published in the 1980s and 1990s. Horror author Stephen King is seeing a resurgence of popularity as collectors attempt to assemble their own libraries of his first edition works. It will be interesting to see how the market responds to these offerings in just a few short decades. The rare book market also tends to be cyclical in nature and what is not popular today can easily become popular tomorrow because a lot of literary classics have universal themes that keep them relevant. Much like the last line of “The Great Gatsby,” the rare book market seems to “beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” 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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Metropolitan Museum
Of Art To
Transfer
14 Sculptures To The Kingdom Of Cambodia
As Part Of Deaccession And Repatriation, Works Will Be Returned To The Care Of Cambodia
The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently announced that it is physically returning to the care of Cambodia 14 sculptures that the museum deaccessioned last year. The repatriation follows the launch of The Met’s Cultural Property Initiative, which includes undertaking a focused review of works in the collection as well as the hiring of Lucian Simmons in a newly created Head of Provenance position and additional provenance researchers. The 14 works, along with two sculptures already returned to the Kingdom of Thailand, were deaccessioned in connection with the Southern District of
New York’s investigation of dealer Douglas Latchford. The museum is continuing to review its collection of Khmer art and remains in constructive dialogue with Cambodia.
“The Met is committed to the responsible collecting of art and the shared stewardship of the world’s cultural heritage,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer.
“We have made significant investments in accelerating the proactive and collaborative research of our collection, and we are dedicated to acting promptly when new information arises, as demonstrated by this group
of sculptures. This is a milestone moment in our ongoing work, and we are honored to collaborate with Cambodia on this return. The Met greatly values our open dialogue with Cambodia, and we will continue to actively engage with colleagues there to arrive at constructive resolutions that further ongoing efforts and advance the world’s understanding and appreciation of Khmer art and culture.”
The works of art being transferred were made between the 9th and 14th centuries in the Angkorian period and reflect the Hindu and Buddhist religious systems prevailing at that time. A number of the
sculptures, including the bronze masterpiece The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Royal Ease (late 10th ‘early 11th century) and the monumental stone Head of Buddha (7th century), remained on view in the museum’s galleries for Southeast Asian art, presented as the repatriated heritage of Cambodia, while arrangements were being made for their return.
At the time that the Thai and Cambodian works were deaccessioned, Mr. Phnombootra Chandrajoti, Director-General of Thailand’s Fine Arts Department, commented, “We are very pleased that the Met has
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Boutique. Antiques,
DELAWARE
08-28/2024, Selbyville - Wed
Ending starts at 5PM Online only. Primitives, antiques, tools, household & more! A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers GEORGIA
08-23-08-24/2024, HartwellFri & Sat, Karlocks Kars & Pop Culture Museum Auction. Over 1000 collectibles. Rockabilly Auction Company MARYLAND
07-30/2024, ParsonsburgTues ending starts at 5PM Online only. Jewelry, coins, sports & autographed items auction. A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers
07-31/2024, Pocomoke City
- Wed Ending starts at 5PM Online only. Jewelry, tools, primitives, housewares & more! A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers
08-10/2024, Historic Frederick, Sat 9 AM Depression glass, model home furniture, African & Chinese Art & decor. Howard Parzow
08-21/2024, Parsonsburg - Wed
Ending starts at 5PM, Online only. Large quantity of musical instruments. A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers
09-11/2024, Belle Haven - Sun Ending starts at 5PM Online only. Estate vehicle, tractor
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implements, primitives, furniture & more! A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers
11-06/2024, Parsonsburg - Wed Ending starts at 5PM Online only. Civil War memorabilia auction. A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers
PENNSYLVANIA
08-03/2024, Lebanon - Sat Online The Haradin Family collection of antique american toys & banks, the Carl & Linda Thomas paper lithography collecition, the Ron & Sandy Rosen Kobe toy collection. The RSL Auction Co.
08-01/2024, East Earl - Thu 8 AM Advertising, assorted smalls, vintage toys, kitchen items, home decor & collectibles, & more! PA Auction Company
08-02/2024, Phoenixville - Fri 9 AM Lots of jewelry, pocket watches & watches. Victorian furniture, 18k brass chandelier signed, artwork, desk sets, andirons & more! Weiderseim Associates, Inc.
08-03/2024, Orwigsburg - Sat
10 AM Cub Cadet 2154 GTX Lawn Tractor & Snowblower attachment, Firearms, Furniture, Jewelry, Coins, Toys, Collectibles, Musical Instruments, so much more! Auction Time Bid Board
08-02-08/03/2024, Selinsgrove - Fri 4 PM, Sat 9 AM Fri
- coins, households & outbuildings. Sat - antiques & collectibles, Hassinger-Courtney Auctioneers
08-03/2024, Lancaster - Sat 10
AM Coin & Currency Auction
RVP Auctions, Inc.
08-06/2024, Coatesville - Tues
2 PM Cons & currency, art, baseball cards, military collectibles, black powder gun. Barr Davis Auctioneers, LLC
08-06/2024, Glen Rock - Tues
9AM Advertising items, collectibles, glassware, furniture & more! Wehrly’s Auction Service, Inc.
08-08/2024 - Thu 7 PM Online only, Ephemera, antique & vintage paper goods. Boltz Auctions
08-10/2024, Myerstown - Sat
1 PM Online only Summer Antique Extravaganza. All items from local estates selling at no reserve. Kleinfelter’s Auction Company
09-07/2024, Lancaster - Sat 10
AM Rock & Roll Auction featuring Taylor & Martin Acoustics, Fender Electrics & more! Boltz Auction Company
07-11- 12-31/2024, LehightonWed through Sun 10 AM - 6 PM Antiques & Collectibles. 30 Dealers Anthracite Village Mercantile & Auction
Announces Series Of Sales Featuring Jeff Jacob Action Figure Collection
Grouping Considered Among World’s Finest And Largest Of Its Type
Super-collector Jeff Jacob bids farewell to his spectacular collection of 3,000-plus AFAgraded action figures, which Hake’s will present in an auction series that starts in January 2025. Hake’s Auctions image.
Veteran collectors of action figures may think they’ve seen it all, but the team at Hake’s Auctions says wait, there’s more. Much more! Starting in January 2025, the Pennsylvaniabased company, which holds numerous world records in pop culture categories, will auction the internationally renowned Jeff Jacob action figure collection.
GEORGIA
08-08-08-11/24, Atlanta, Thurs.-Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.
09-12-09-15/24, Atlanta, Thurs.-Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg. 10-10-10-13/24, Atlanta, Thurs.-Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg. MASSACHUSETTS
09-2/24, Brookfield, Sat 10 AM - 3 PM. ANTIQUES & PRIMITIVE GOODS SHOW -19 Martin Road, Walker’s Homestead NEW JERSEY
09-07/24, Ocean Grove, Sat 9 AM - 4 PM, FALL FLEA MARKET - From the Great Auditorium to. the Ocean (Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce)
08-04-09-15/24, Barnegat Light, Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SHOW - 19th & Bayview Ave, Historic Viking Village
09-22/24, Historic Batsto VIllage, Sun. 9AM - 3 PM, FALL ANTIQUE & BOTTLE SHOWHistoric Batsto Village (Batsto Citizens Committee)
NEW YORK
08-12-08-18/24, Bouckville, Monday-Sunday 8-5
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW, 6890 State Route 20, Madison-Bouckville
08-31 -09/01/24, Stormville, Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market
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
07-27-07-28/24, Reinholds, Fri & Sat. VINTAGE POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC & MORE - 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
08-02-08-03/24, Macungie, Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-2p.m. 61ST DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW Main & Lumber Sts adjacent to the car show - Macungie Memorial Park
08-10/2024, Somerset, Sat 9 AM - 5 PM 53RD SOMERSET ANTIQUES, ARTISANS & ALES On the streets of Somerset
08-10-08-11/2024, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM NATIVE AMERICAN FOSSILS, ROCKS, GEMS & MINERALS607 Willow St, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
08-17/2024, Lancaster, Sat 9 a.m-5 p.m. 30TH ANNUAL POSTCARD EXPO - 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster Farm & Home Center
08-17-08-18/2024, Collegeville, Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun 11 AM - 3 PM BEDMINSTER TRADITIONAL ARTISAN SHOW - Perkiomen Valley Middle School (Historic Trappe)
08-17-08-18/2024, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM THRIFTERS & MAKERS EVENT - 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
08-31/2024, Lancaster, Sat 9 AM -3 PM FALL COIN SHOW1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster Farm & Home Center (Red Rose Coin Club)
09-20- 09-21/2024, York, Fri 10 AM - 6 PM, Sat 10 AM5 PM 183RD SEMI-ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE - 334 Carlisle Avenue, York Fairgrounds Convention & Expo Center
09-27-09-28/2024, Kutztown, Fri & Sat ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS EXTRAVAGANZA - 740 Noble St, Renninger’s Vintage Kutztown, PA 09-29/2024, Denver, Sun ANTIQUE SHOW SPECIAL SUNDAY - 2500 N Reading Rd, Renninger’s Vintage Antiques
09-25-09-29/2024, Adamstown, Wed-Sun SEPTEMBER EXTRAVAGANZA - 7 mile stretch (Antiques Capital USA)
10-04-10-05/2024, Lebanon, Fri 10AM - 4PM, Sat 10 AM - 2PM ANTIQUE & ARTISAN SHOW - 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Expo Center (Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques) 1103/2024, Lancaster, Sun 9 AM - 2 PM LANCASTER DOLL, TOY & TEDDY BEAR SHOW1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster Farm & Home Center
02-03-12-21/2024, Kutztown, Saturdays 8-4 (7:30am-flea) ANTIQUE & FARMER’S MARKET - 740 Noble St., Renningers
02-04-12-22/2024, Denver, Sundays 7:30-4 ANTIQUE MARKET - 2500 N. Reading Rd., Renningers
01-07- 12-29/2024, Lewisburg, Every Sun. 8-4 (except Easter) RT. 15 FLEA & FARMERS MARKET 150 Silvermoon Ln. 12-16 -01-05/2025, Berwyn, Every Sat. & Sun, 9-5 INDOOR/ OUTDOOR VINTAGE FLEA MARKET - NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND! - 270 W. Swedesford Rd
VIRGINIA
07-27-28/24, Chantilly, Sat 9AM - 6PM, Sun 11AM - 5PM DC Big Flea Antiques Flea Event, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Dulles Expo Center
09-21-22/24, Chantilly, Sat 9 AM - 6 PM & Sun 11 AM - 5 PM DC Big Flea Antiques Event, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Dulles Expo Center
10-11-10-12/2024, Fisherville, Fri 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9 AM-4 PM 73RD ANTIQUES EXPO277 Expo Road, Augusta Expo Center
Jacob’s 30-plus year assemblage comprising more than 3,000 pieces cuts a wide but highly selective swath across the action-figure universe, starting with 1970s “Star Wars” characters and progressing into the 1980s with premier G.I. Joes, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe and other productions. Nearly all figures, playsets, vehicles and other related items in the collection are AFA-graded. Most are high grade, and some are the highest-graded examples of their type in the AFA Population Report.
the collection’s value? It’s in the multimillions,” said Alex Winter, president of Hake’s Auctions.
08-03- 08-04/24, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM TOOLS, RAILROAD, MOTORCYCLES & TRANSPORTATION - 607 Wilow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
“It is by far the largest and most extensive action figure collection ever to come to auction. Many of the figures have never appeared at auction before; they’ve always been privately owned. As for
The fully-illustrated auction catalog exclusively featuring the Jeff Jacob Collection Part I is expected to mail out shortly after New Year’s Day. Simultaneously, a digital version of the catalog will post online. Visit Hake’s website and follow them on social media for auction highlights and updates throughout 2024 and beyond.
To contact Hake’s, call 1-866-404-9800 (toll-free) or 717-434-1600.
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reached out to us and proactively proposed the return of these two objects to Thailand. This act serves as a model for ethical collecting practices and strengthens the bonds of cultural respect and collaboration between Thailand and the Met. We view this return as a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to repatriate cultural treasures, and we hope it inspires further partnerships as we work together to foster the exchange of knowledge and to ensure the return of cultural artifacts where appropriate to their countries of origin. In Thailand, the committee for repatriation, chaired by the Cultural Minister, is actively engaged in research initiatives to identify and track
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original paint, split oak and rye baskets, homespun and other various textiles such as early quilts and fraktur, early maps, pewter, Currier and Ives prints, gold and silver vintage jewelry, unusual costume jewelry, blown glass, hardware, and so much more.
Enjoy shopping in an 1800s brick dry goods store
down additional objects that may have been illegally removed from the country in the past, further paving the way for a future where cultural heritage is preserved and valued in its rightful place.”
Additionally, the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts said, “We appreciate this first step in the right direction. We look forward to further returns and acknowledgments of the truth regarding our lost national treasures.”
The Met has partnered in the past with both Cambodia and Thailand. In April 2024, The Met and the Kingdom of Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing a shared commitment to collaborate on exchanges of art, expertise, and the display and study of Thai art. Additional
(with air-conditioning) on two floors with wide plank floors, tin ceilings, stenciling and beamed ceilings. Plus there are two other antique shops on the same block. In February, the National Park Service designated 12 blocks in Bath as a National Register District. Come for the sale, but enjoy the quaint historic downtown.
For additional information, call 610-390-0403.
A late 10th–early 11th century bronze sculpture of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is prepared for repatriation to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Photo courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
collaborations include the major international exhibition “Lost Kingdoms: Hindu-Buddhist Sculpture of Early Southeast Asia, 5th to 8th Century” curated by The Met in 2014, which featured major loans from the national museums of Cambodia and Thailand. The Met has also worked with Cambodia on prior repatriations: In 2013, The Met voluntarily
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toys of the pre-WWII period. Both of these advertisements did not suggest individual toys but presented a broad
returned to Cambodia two objects known as the “Koh Ker Kneeling Attendants,” which were also associated with Latchford. This move was described as “historic” by Cambodian officials and paved the way for other repatriations to that country and cemented the museum’s strong and productive partnership with its cultural leaders.
range of the best constructed and design toys marketed to American children in the period between the two world wars. The product advertising for these popular toys is an intriguing area to study.
ROCK & ROLL
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Martin, Fender, Gibson Guitars, Vintage Guitars and Amplifiers, Rock & Roll Memorabilia featuring the Rolling Stones & Others, Autographed Guitars, Rock, Jazz & Blues LPs, CDs, Vintage Stereo Equipment, Banjos, Band Equipment, Horns, Saxophones, Drums, Percussion Instruments
SAT., SEPTEMBER 7 @ 10:00 A.M.
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Highlights for this auction include: The sale will kick off LIVE at 8:00am with uncatalogued antique/vintage items. We’ve already hand-picked a broad variety of objects & will continue to do so up until the sale day. There is definitely something for everyone!
A few key items include:
Advertising: Assorted smalls, Large tins, Wooden crates and bottle carriers. Ephemera: Postcards, Prints & other artwork. Vintage Toys: Star Wars, Wooden sleds, Diecast & pressed steel vehicles. Kitchen Items: Depression glass, Stoneware crocks & jugs, Cast Iron cooking vessels, Enamelware, Cookie Jars. Home Decor and Collectibles: Ceramics, Porcelain & Pottery decorative items, Christmas décor. Linens: wool blankets, etc.
Highlights of catalogued items: Our catalogued portion of this auction begins at 10:00am & will include 500+ lots.
Highlights include: Artwork: Signed & Numbered Civil War prints by Mort Kunstler, Don Troiani & others. Vintage Toys: Star Wars figures & playsets, Comic Books, Assortment of pedal tractors, including custom-made manure spreader & sprayer, New in Box Barbie dolls, Die cast tractors - many new in the original boxes, Nintendo gaming systems. Kitchen Items: Griswold cast iron cookware, Le Creuset cookware, Crocks. Home Decor and Collectibles: Art glass & porcelain, Christmas items - loads of blow molds, Chilmark pewter sculptures - Native American & Civil War themes, Star Trek memorabilia included sterling silver pieces & autographs, MissionStyle slag glass lamp, US Centennial souvenir pieces. Miscellaneous Items: Guitars, cellos, violins & other instruments, Guitar signed by The Eagles - Henley, Frey, Walsch & Schmit, Masonic Bible, Postage stamps - US & foreign, Postcards, Glass fishing floats, Ship lanterns. Sports Collectibles: Autographed items including a Basketball Signed by the Sixers Championship team, Graded & Ungraded cards – baseball, football, hockey & basketball, Other memorabilia. Farm and Garage: Tool & machinist chests, Foundry molds, Fire extinguishers, Axes. Advertising: Coke & other soda brands, Cigarettes & tobacco, Beer. Sterling Silver: Bowls, flatware & many mixed lots.
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Levi Fisher
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HIGHLIGHTS: Rare 1930s Spartan Radio, Firkin Buckets, 18th C Pewter, Large Selection Of Primitives, Several Good Pocket Watches, 1856 Lebanon, PA Printed Sale Bill, Rare Scrimshaw Tusk W/ American Eagle & Civil War Soldier, Several Good Mantle Clocks, Collection Of Early Adams, Large Selection Of Sterling Silver, Tramp Art, Mechanical Banks, Cambridge & Art Glass, Chinese Porcelain, Good Pair Of Early Theorems, Large Selection Of Ephemera, Lester Breininger Pottery Collection, Large Selection Of Cowden Wilcox Stoneware, Primitive Bird Box, Several Good Shaker Boxes, Early Paint Decorated Folk Art Fish Decoys, Single Owner Belleek Collection, Selection Of Early Porcelain Anri Figurines, Two Aaron Zook 3-D Diorama’s, Good Selection Of Reproduction Metal Work From Hamburg, PA, Rare 19th C Leather Fire Helmet Lebanon, PA Perseverance, Stick Spatter, Soft Paste, Flow Blue, Several Good Pieces Of Roseville, Several Good Primitive Dough Boxes (One W/ Early Red Surface), 19th C Walnut Document Box, Duck Decoys, 19th C Blue Wash Tub W/ Original Surface. Large Selection Of Good Artwork To Include: Lithographs, Paintings, Dioramas, 1830s Folk Art Woman Portrait W/ Birds Eye Maple Frame, Candle Molds, 19th C Hog Scraper Candlesticks, Early Folk Art Whirligig. Furniture To Include: 19th C Tea Table W/ Birdcage, Several Very Good Decorated Blanket Chests, 19th C Pine Tilt Top Bench Table, Rare Dough Box Table In Old Apple Green Paint, Several Very Good PA Dutch Cupboards, Large Copper Kettle, 19th C Colebrook Furnace Ten Plate Stove, 19th C Tall Case Clock, Excellent Set Of 1920s Carved Furniture, Very Good Pennsylvania Workbench, Paint Decorated Settee, Stickley, Baker, 19th C Carved Side Table, Good Selection Of Victorian Furniture, Several Very Good Pennsylvania One Drawer Stands, Several PA Corner Cupboards, Paint Decorated Chairs, Pine Feed Bin, Several Pieces Of Haradon, Jelly Cupboard, High Top Primitive Desk, Several Good Empire Chest Of Drawers, Victorian Hall Tree, Smoke Decorated Box & MUCH MORE!
SUMMER ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE
ONLINE: SAT., AUG. 10, 2024 @ 1PM PREVIEW: WED., AUG. 7, 2024 FROM 1-5PM ALL FROM LOCAL ESTATES SELLING NO RESERVE!
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