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Rivertowne Antique Center To Hold Holiday Open House On Dec. 6, 7, And 8 Quality Multi-Dealer Shop In Columbia, Pa., To Hold Major Sales Over Three-Day Event FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2019 • VOL. 50, NO. 49
Kim Douglass Sells 19th-Century Hardware Store And Contents In Spring City, Pa. Old Store Counters, Advertising, Tools, And Much More Sold At Two-Day Sale The building and contents of the Mowrey-Latshaw Hardware Company, located at 77 N. Main Street in Spring City, Pa., was sold at auction by Kimberly K Auction LLC over two days on Nov. 1 and 2. Spring City is a small Chester County borough near Royersford. Kim Douglass, owner and auctioneer of Here is a selection of the material from the old hardware store Kimberly K Auction that sold. LLC held the sale in conjunction with James Gibson Sr. The historic hardware store that was A McCormick sign sold for $412.50. built in the early 1870s first opened its doors in 1875. The weeks of consistent work from the store today consisted of four floors auction crew and owner. Every day and eleven rooms, each packed. more early and historical items The real estate also included an would be uncovered. Some items adjoining building with two apart- hadn’t been moved since the turn ments. During its heyday, the hard- of the 20th century. The auction went smoothly with ware store employed over 20 skilled people such as tradesmen. two auctioneers selling simultaneThe store had its own tinsmiths, ously in different parts of the buildroofers, plumbers, stock boys and ing. Auctioneers Kim Douglass, counter workers. The showroom along with James Gibson Sr., and still retained its original counters, Patrick Morgan of New Holland, sold floors, wainscoting, tin ceiling and items throughout the two day sale. Day one consisted of box lots, signs. The back rooms of storage still housed new-old-stock newer hardware and tools, along Victorian era door, window and with some older store items. Day cabinet hardware as well as a huge two consisted of some of the more interesting items such as new-old quantity of later supplies. Auctions like this are becoming stock, tin patterns, coal and heat rare. Because of the vast amount of stove items and early tin working items contained within the build- and carriage tools. There was a coling, the setup took more than six orful tin WHIZ sign that brought $440. All prices reported include a buyer’s premium. A MowreyLatshaw tin stencil was sold for $209, and a tin Tubular Cream Separator sign sold for $632.50. Several painted wood McCormick signs were available, including one full sign and three partial signs. The complete sign brought $412.50, and the partial signs brought $187 each. Any item with the MowreyLatshaw names was An unsual store counter realized $1,650. Continued on page 2
’Tis the season, the Rivertowne Antique Center in historic Columbia, Pa., will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7, and 8. Store hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all three days. “We’re excited about celebrating our 15th holiday season,” said Georgia Townsend, co-owner of the popular multi-dealer shop with partner Ron Madar. During the three-day sale, customers will find specials from 10 to 40 percent off items throughout the shop. “Large or small, antiques and collectibles provide holiday shoppers with a creative alternative to perhaps a more traditional gift idea,” said Madar. “And right now during our Holiday Sale, it’s a great time to find just what you’re looking for.”
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Browse through two floors of quality 19th- and early 20th-century antiques including furniture, primitives, folk art, stoneware, textiles, jewelry, general store Continued on page 4
Scott Antique Markets Gear Up For Seasonal Shopping The holiday season is here once again. It’s time to get shopping lists out, and a great place to go are antique shows. Scott Antique Markets have unique gifts for everyone. At Scott Antique Markets, holiday shoppers can browse through hundreds upon hundreds of booths full of special Customers and vendors chat during the Atlanta, Ga., Scott pieces that will Antique Market. delight everyone. Each vendor brings their own selec- military items, toys, records, jewtion of antiques and decorative erly, all types of art and so much items that are sure to please even more. Many of the vendors at the marthe pickiest of family members. At either the Columbus, Ohio, kets know the history of their or Atlanta, Ga., markets shoppers pieces and are happy to share their are in for an unparalleled shop- knowledge. In turn, this information ping experience. Scott Antique can add a special flair to a gift. Markets is truly a one-stop shop Often, the story behind a piece can for even the tightest of budgets. make a present extra special. Scott’s has all the furniture and Rows and rows of booths feature furniture, sports memorabilia, decorations needed to make holiday decorating complete, such as vintage Christmas ornaments, tableware, holiday throw pillows and blankets, among other items. This year, take the guess work and the stress out of the holiday season. Visit one of Find a beautiful piece of jewelry for anyone on a holiday shopping list.
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In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 6 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 6
FEATURED AUCTION: Soulis Auction - December 7 in Lone Jack, Missouri - Page 10
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15