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Hunterdon County Spring Antique Show Set For May 20 Longtime Event Takes Place In Ringoes, N.J.
FRIDAY MAY 18, 2018 • VOL. 49, NO. 20
Antique Trains, Toys, And Holiday Items Attract 4,000 Registered Bidders To Milestone Coveted 1932 Lionel Scenic Railway Store Display Sells For $12,000
This 1932 Lionel #177 Scenic Railway store display, 78-by-57 inches, all original, sold for $12,000. Early trains, German tin windups, cast-iron banks, and just about every other category of interest to today’s toy collectors were gathered under one roof in suburban Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14 for Milestone Auctions’ 826-lot Spring Spectacular sale. With all forms of bidding available, there was strong overseas competition, with internet
and phone participants from 10 countries. “What we offered was a very nice selection of the types of toys everyone likes. We cater to midlevel as well as advanced collectors,” said Milestone Auctions coowner Miles King. “There were around 4,000 registered bidders, with many from Europe and Japan. The international market for toys is pretty strong right now, in my opinion. Prices were very steady across the board.” The sale was flush with excellent trains, including boxed sets and accessories by Marklin, Bing, Ives and many other respected brands. A rare 1932 Lionel #177 Scenic Railway store display finished as top lot of the sale. All original and measuring 78-by-57 inches, it sped to $12,000 against an estimate of $10,000-$15,000. An American Flyer Presidential train reached $2,160. All prices quoted in this report included a 20 percent buyer’s premium. King noted that the train descriptions in the April 14 auction catalog were much more detailed Continued on page 3
The German clockwork Uncle Sam Easter rabbit, composition with glass eyes and teeth, 25 inches tall, sold for $4,920.
A Hubley cast-iron Indian four-cylinder motorcycle with driver, scarce green color, 9 inches long, sold for $1,440.
The Hunterdon County Antiques Show and Sale will take place on Sunday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds. The county fairgrounds are in South County Park along Route 179 in Ringoes, N.J. For GPS, use 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, N.J., 08530. The Hunterdon County Show has quality dealers offering fine antiques and collectibles such as antique country furniture, quilts, art glass, folk art, decorated stoneware, redware, china, early lighting devices, early tools, kitchen collectibles, paintings and prints, estate and costume jewelry, and more. This show benefits the Hunterdon County 4-H Leaders Association, which will be selling baked goods and lunch items. Admission will be $7 per person. Parking is free. To learn more about the show, call Bob Lutz at either 856-459-2229 or 609-865-9846.
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Westover VFW Hall To Host Events The Old Morgantown Glass Collectors Show and Sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, at the Westover VFW Hall in Morgantown, W.Va. The show hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The group will hold a glass auction on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW, located at 340 Holland Ave., Westover (Morgantown). Both members and nonmembers are invited. Free parking is available. A pizza, pasta, and salad dinner banquet will be offered at 6:30 p.m. (reservations required). The auction will include items from many different manufacturers. Some items will include a large 11.5-inch Viking teal bird covered candy dish; a graduated color Blenko 18-inch vase; and a Morgantown compote, green jewel node with melon sliced indents, measuring 8.5 inches tall. Two seminars will be held over the weekend. On Saturday, at 1
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p.m., Jim Wiley will give a presentation on “Advertising in Glass.” On Sunday, at 1 p.m., Max Blackmore will give a presentation on “Chocolate Glass.” Both seminars are free of charge. For directions or to learn more, call James Leasure at 412-217-2083 or visit www.oldmorgantown.org.
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: Pook & Pook Inc. Online Only Coins and Jewelry Auction - May 23 - Page 4
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15