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Fire Destroys Ros-Al’s Forest City Location
FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2017 • VOL. 48, NO. 40
Winterthur Introduces “Eye On The Iconic” Exhibition Series
Americana In Demand At Garth’s
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Galena Pottery Shines At Sept. 9 Sale
Forest City’s Main Street suffered a serious blow as a fire on Aug. 27 left a major section of the 500 block in ruins. The fire started in the Studio 511 building, which was being remodeled for a new tenant. Flames were 100 feet in the air when local fire units arrived. There was some hope that the fire could be contained, but it spread through the attached wall with the former Tobacco store and then to the upstairs of the Funeral Home. Efforts to restrict the spread into the Ros-Al store failed. Though the Ros-Al building was the last to be engulfed, it was the first to collapse. Forest City is a small borough in Susquehanna County, Pa., at the corner of Susquehanna,
By Susan Emerson Nutter At just 39.5 inches high, this Soap Hollow chest of draw“Regionalism ruled the day,” according to Jeff Jeffers, Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers’ principal auctioneer and CEO, when describing the strong Americana auction held Sept. 9 at this central Ohio auction house. Collectors were out in full force vying for the plethora of prizes Garth’s had brought together for this early September sale. From a letter believed to be written in George Washington’s own hand to an uncommon Soap Hollow chest and a surge in interest for Illinois’ Galena pottery, this auction was awesome. The top lot of the sale
ers sold for $12,600. Besides the rare small form, the provenance of the piece was first-rate. Garth’s catalog stated, “This piece was passed down through the consignor’s family for four generations.The original owner was Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ann Yoder, an Amish woman from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, born October 2, 1861, died September 21, 1930. She married Benjamin Shrock at age 19, March 18, 1880. Lizzie moved to Geauga County, Ohio, in the 1890s, where her husband started a slate roofing business. The chest then passed to the consignor’s mother, also named Lizzie Ann, who was born in 1918. She was the daughter of Lizzie and Benjamin’s second son, Moses. It was later given to the consignor.”
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Soaring to $7,560 was this watercolor on paper American fraktur celebrating the Jan. 3, 1862, birth of Serena Luginbuhl. Read the story for more on this piece.
pen-and-ink on laid paper letter (lot 395) addressed to “Dear George” and dated “Philadelphia 30th May (17) ’87.” The letter included a discussion of a diary and mentioned Charles Thompson, Secretary of Congress, as well as a post script noting the rainy weather and, most importantly, signed “George Washington.” “The letter had not been authenticated, but the ink and paper had the appropriate age,” stated Jeffers. The catalog listing also noted, “The paper has the watermark of Britannia from a paper manufacturer in Kent County, England, and corresponds to Washington’s personal stationery.” Estimated at $600 to $1,200, the consensus of those bidding indicates the letter was correct, as it sold for $18,000. “It’s a wonderful letter,” said Jeffers. Equally as wonderful was the response for the Galena pottery offered. “This was a great collection that included many rare forms and Continued on page 2
Though it had glaze flakes along the top of its nose and mouth, and most missing from its tail, this 9-inch-tall Galena pottery seated spaniel still commanded $4,200.
Galena pottery was quite popular at this Garth’s sale with this duo realizing $4,680.
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“Revealing Mardi Gras Indians: Beaded Art Of A Hidden Culture” On Exhibit on page 5
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Witches Of Bethel Show And Sale Set For Oct. 7
Americana And International Auction Set For Oct. 7 At Pook & Pook on page 10
Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques To Host Customer Appreciation Event Five years ago, Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques opened in the village of Bethel, Pa. Named after owner Diane Gibble’s granddaughter, Miss Morgan’s is located in a large, early 19th-century brick house in the northern Berks County town at the junction of Interstate 78, Route 22, and Route 501. The shop specializes This is a period photograph of the location of Miss Morgan’s in an array of antiques, Milkweed Antiques in the rural village of Bethel, Pa. On primitives, country, gar- Saturday, Oct. 7, Miss Morgan’s will hold the Witches of den, industrial, upcycled, Bethel Customer Appreciation Antique and Artisan Tent Show and repurposed décor. It and Sale. also handles a variety of gift items including handcrafted Sale, titled the “Witches of Bethel.” This year’s event will take place candles, soaps, jewelry, and purses, along with urban and vintage cloth- on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to ing, children’s items, and more. 4 p.m., and will feature 100 antique Laurie Morgan, Gibble’s sister, is and artisan dealers and vendors. one the many artisan vendors The shop will also host two special located in Sister Sadie’s Second honorary guests this year for a meet-and-greet book signing: Floor Market. As part of a longtime hobby, James Cramer, artist, writer, and Gibble and her husband, Troy decorator of Seven Gates Farm, and Tranquillo, travel extensively to flea Jill Peterson, editor/owner of markets, auctions, and house calls Simple Life Magazine. Complimentary hot dogs by in search of finds for the shop. With the strategy of dealer-friendly pric- donation will be available from the ing and fresh merchandise, the cou- Bethel Fire Company. Also, with the ple has built a business with cus- purchase of a pink goodie bag to tomer loyalty. Due to this, the first honor Breast Cancer Awareness Saturday in October, they hold an Month, recognized during October, annual Customer Appreciation the proceeds will be donated to the Antique and Artisan Tent Show and Continued on page 3
“Opening The Door: Safes Of The Shenandoah Valley” Shines New Light On An Important American Regional Furniture Form on page 12
The Chicago Toy Show To Take Place Oct. 22 on page 18
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 6 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 8
FEATURED SHOW: Chicago Toy Show - October 22 in St. Charles, Illinois - Page 18
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 9 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 19