Antiques & Auction News - December 1, 2023

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 1, 2023 • VOL. 53, NO. 48

A Pennsylvania German Christmas Five Museums And Historic Sites Celebrate The Holidays The First Weekend In December Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a festive Pennsylvania German Christmas in Montgomery County, Pa., at a series of Christmas markets, displays, and historic house tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 1, 2, and 3. From candlelight tours to shopping and cookie sales, there is something for everyone at the Goschenhoppen Historians, Historic Trappe, Mennonite Heritage Center, Peter Wentz Farmstead, and Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. Begin the celebration on Friday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a Christmas Market featuring local artisan crafts and food at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville. Artists will display a variety of local and handcrafted gifts along with local foods. Shopping continues on Saturday, Dec. 2, not only at the Mennonite Heritage Center, but also at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg and the Goschenhoppen Historians in Green Lane. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, shoppers can purchase crafts, folk art, books, and stocking stuffers while viewing the unique Pennsylvania German Putz. At the Goschenhoppen Historians from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., there are more handcrafted and vintage items for sale along with fresh greens and their famous homemade Christmas cookies. Both of these sales extend into Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. At Historic Trappe, explore the Muhlenberg House by candlelight and learn about Pennsylvania

Solomon Grimm Redware Plate Brings $37,800 By Karl Pass On Nov. 15, Freeman’s in Philadelphia sold a rare sgraffito decorated redware plate attributed to Solomon Grimm (17871847) to a phone bidder for $37,800 (est. $15,000-$25,000). Grimm’s vibrant slipware is long considered among the most iconic examples of Pennsylvania German folk art pottery, and few pieces have survived. The 9.5-inch diameter plate was marked in script on back German Christmas traditions. Chat with Pastor Muhlenberg in his office and then step into the dining room, where a festive meal awaits. The museum store behind the Muhlenberg House will be transformed into Santa’s workshop, filled with locally made artisanal goods, books, and other gifts. At the Dewees Tavern, marvel at the tiny wonderland of vintage woodcarvings from the famous Erzgebirge region of Germany displayed throughout the museum galleries and enjoy the new exhibit on local folk artist David Ellinger. Stock up on new examples of woodcarvings imported from Germany along with handmade Christmas decorations, Pennsylvania German redware, fraktur, and much more. Historic Trappe’s museums are open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Candlelight tours are from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Christmas tours and shopping will also be offered for the rest of December at Historic Trappe during regular weekend hours (Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.) or during the week by appointment. The Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester will host their candlelight tours on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. The soft glow of candles light the way as attendees explore the historic Wentz home, watch a cooking demonstration, enjoy holiday entertainment, and meet the Belsnickel. For links to websites of the individual organizations as well as directions, visit www.PaGermanChristmas.org.

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Decorative Arts Lead Locati’s October Sale Navajo Third Phase Chief’s Blanket Sells For $3,200 Locati LLC, located in Pineville, Bucks County, Pa., held its October online-only auction on the 15th and featured nearly 500 lots from Bucks County, Philadelphia, Manhattan, and New Jersey estates and collections. “We had strong participation in this auction, both domestically and internationally,” stated co-owner Michael Locati. Decorative arts did particularly well. The leading lot was a Navajo Third Phase Chief’s blanket, which realized $3,200. Some other Continued on page 8

In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . starting on page 4 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 10 AUCTION SALE BILLS . starting on page 10 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 10

FEATURED AUCTION: Rivertowne Antique Center - Dec. 1, 2 and 3 Open House Sale - Page 9

CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .on page 11


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