OVER 400 FRESH-TO-THE-MARKET LOTS FROM PROMINENT LOCAL ESTATES WILL BE SOLD SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, BY TOM’S AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS IN IVOR, VIRGINIA

Contact:Tom Perry
(757) 539-2498, or (757) 617-9647

OVER 400 FRESH-TO-THE-MARKET LOTS FROM PROMINENT LOCAL ESTATES WILL BE SOLD SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, BY TOM’S AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS IN IVOR, VIRGINIA

(Ivor, Va.) – More than 400 fresh-to-the-market lots, drawn from prominent area estates, will be sold at auction Saturday, Mar. 7, by auctioneers Tom Perry and Jay Bradshaw of Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals, beginning at 9 a.m. The sale will be held in a former schoolhouse building now used for community activities, located at 8420 Bell Avenue in Ivor, a lovely rural town in eastern Virginia conveniently located off Route 460.

Consignments from four important estates will headline the event – two from Virginia Beach and one each from Smithfield and Drewryville. All are in Virginia. Other estates will also be represented, from Virginia, the Carolinas and other nearby states. “Combined, these estates make for a really nice selection of merchandise,” said Tom Perry of Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals. “I’m looking forward to a great sale.”

The event is Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals’ 26th annual Antiques & Collectibles Auction. It will be a cataloged sale, meaning all lots will be presented in order as they appear in the catalog (and online, at www.tomsauction.com; also, click on Auctionzip.com, ID #1328). There will be no online bidding, but phone and timely absentee bids will be accepted.

Many items slated to cross the block are indigenous to the area, specifically South Hampton County, Va. These include several log cabin quilts made around 1900 by a descendant of the consignor and measuring about 72 inches by 54 inches; an early framed print of the Confederate monument, placed in Courtland, Va.; a collection of locally dug Indian arrowheads; and an enormous hand-carved wooden arrowhead, over two feet tall.

Other Virginia-specific lots include a handwritten land deed, dated 1861 and with an additional related court document summoning local residents to court in 1907; an ambrotype; several daguerreotypes; and other early pictures and photos of various unidentified local residents, some in cases and ranging in dates from around 1860 to 1920.

Pennsylvania will also be represented, in the form of a beautiful six-board early blanket chest (circa 1840-1880), Pennsylvania Dutch painted, with feet; an early settle table that cleverly converts to a chair (circa 1850), pine, with huge boards, one drawer and a two-board top; a matching set of six early plank-bottom chairs (circa 1850s); and several other pairs of lovely early Pennsylvania painted chairs.

Victorian furniture will be offered in abundance. Examples include a large fancy side-by-side mahogany secretary; a walnut secretary (circa 1860s-1880s); an oak hall seat; a high-back bed; and a nice corner chair. Fine artwork will include a large oil on canvas rendering of St. Paul’s Church by Jean Batail (French, born 1930); and a large oil painting of Mary and Jesus by an unknown artist (circa 1880).

From the toys category, top lots promise to include a Betty Taplin child’s hand mixer; a Marx train set; model airplanes and cars, sold in groups; an early cast-iron pig bank; an early buggy blanket with images of foxes; early nodders, mouse and duck; Buddy Lee; and a Mickey Mouse night light. Dolls will feature Madame Alexander; H. Gunzel; Susan Walkeim; Carlos Gor; and Cabbage Patch.

In the decorative accessories group, the following will be offered: solid brass early andirons and fire fender; a silver plate coffee and tea service with tray; a large sterling silver Reed & Barton Francis IX footed bowl; an early coin silver butter knife with hallmarks; Tiffany sterling pieces; Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver; a signed C.F. Rudolph hand-chaste coin fork; and a 41-piece Gorham silver service.

Clocks and lamps will also cross the block. Star lots will include a nice Seth Thomas pillar-and-scroll clock and an Ingerham mantle clock with alarm; an early panel-glass lamp from the 1920s with filigree, electric; a reverse painted vase lamp with forms and floral decorations, also electric and from the ‘20s; and numerous oil lamps and miniatures.

Advertising material will feature a unique chair promoting Piedmont (Virginia) cigarettes, with a porcelain sign embedded in the chair; a pin case for the G. Howard Hunt Pin Company; and a Hickok advertising display case. Other items include barber shop memorabilia; walking canes; salt glaze items (pitcher, butter, etc.); patches from an aristocratic society; and a blown-glass, hand-painted liquor set.

Returning to period furniture, items of interest include a handsome mahogany drop-leaf table in the period of Duncan Phyfe (early 19th century or late 18th century); a walnut cylinder roll-top secretary bookcase; a large mahogany side-by-side secretary bookcase; a very clean English armoire with single mirrored door in the center; a walnut lady’s fall-front desk; and an early 1900s iron and brass bed.

A last-minute consignment that will appeal to outdoorsmen in the crowd is a gorgeous 1995 Rinker Capri 24 motorboat with an inboard/outboard Mercruiser engine (454 w/370 horsepower and IEF exhaust) and a 2002 trailer with electric wench. The boat, with low hours logged, is about 23 feet long.

Rounding out the top lots: an early Knabe square grand piano (circa 1890-1910); a signed Pennsylvania crock and a Hamilton & Jones jug; a U.S. Marines sword with original box, Vietnam vintage; signed prints, by Currier & Ives and others; a two-part, two-color coverlet (circa 1780-1820); a reverse painting on glass of the White House (circa 1880-1910); a Navy pea coat; crystal; and china.

To learn more about Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals and the 26th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Auction, click on the website, at www.tomsauction.com. Directions are posted, along with hundreds of photos of lots to be offered. New images are being added as other consignments are secured until the day of sale. A buyer’s premium of 10% will apply to all purchases.

Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals is one of the premier auctions in the Mid-Atlantic States. The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (757) 539-2498, or (757) 617-9647. Or, you can e-mail them, at tombuys@tomsauction.com. Tom’s Auctions & Appraisals is headquartered in Courtland, Va.


Quilt:
Log cabin quilt made around 1900 by a descendant of the consignor, measuring about 72” x 54”.


Boat:
1995 Rinker Capri motor boat with inboard/outboard Mercruiser engine, trailer and wench. Low hours.


Marx:
This Marx train set is just one of a group of vintage and collectible toys that will cross the block.


Chair:
Unique advertising chair promoting Piedmont (Virginia) cigarettes, with porcelain sign embedded.


Chest:
Dozens of period furniture pieces, like this nice early 20th-century chest, will come up for bid March 7.



Ambrotype:
The sale will include an ambrotype, several daguerreotypes and early photos and pictures (1860-1920).

TIM'S, INC., WILL HOLD ITS 17th ANNUAL CABIN FEVER AUCTION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, AT THE LITCHFIELD FIREHOUSE; FIRM IS ALSO CELEBRATING ITS 30th ANNIV

Contact: Tim Chapulis
(860) 459-0964

TIM'S, INC., WILL HOLD ITS 17th ANNUAL CABIN FEVER AUCTION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, AT THE LITCHFIELD FIREHOUSE; FIRM IS ALSO CELEBRATING ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY

(Litchfield, Conn.) - Tim's, Inc. -- the big auction house with the unassuming name – will hold its 17th annual Cabin Fever Auction on Saturday, March 28, at the Litchfield Firehouse on Route 202 in Litchfield, beginning at 11:30 a.m. “We call it the Cabin Fever Auction because folks need a good reason to come out of their homes at the end of winter,” Tim Chapulis said, “and we give one to them.”

The Cabin Fever Auction is easily Tim's biggest and most important sale on its calendar. “It takes over a year of planning to pull off this one-day special event,” Mr. Chapulis said. “It's a must for collectors, dealers, investors, decorators and homeowners.” The sale will feature fresh-to-the-market items from area homes, estates and private collections. A preview will be held the morning of the sale.

“In these uncertain times, when people are looking for a safe haven for their investments, it's important that people take a good long look at quality antiques and collectibles,” Mr. Chapulis said. “They'll always be there, until they need to be liquidated ten or twenty years down the road, and they will almost certainly have appreciated during that time. The same can't be said for stocks and bonds.”

Over 500 lots will cross the block, in a wide array of categories. Items will include rare and vintage clocks; period furniture; antique lamps; coins and currency; rock 'n' roll memorabilia; artwork; music boxes, some of them quite rare; vintage clothing; vintage dolls; and more. A crowd of around 500 people (same as last year) is expected. Absentee and phone bids will be accepted, if pre-arranged.

There will be no online bidding component, and that was intentional. “We do things the old-fashioned way,” Mr. Chapulis remarked. “We sell to the room. We had success with that formula in the days before the Internet, and I see no need to change now. The idea is to get people out of their homes.” Images for many of the lots in the auction may be viewed on Tim's website, at www.timsauction.com.

Vintage clocks will include a rare, large “Excelsior” crystal regulator made around 1880 by the Ansonia Clock Co. and featuring silver-colored glass crystal regulator, huge claw feet and an ornate dial; a Waterbury “Augusta” oak wall clock in mint condition; a pair of oversize Black Forest cuckoo clocks with monumental carvings, one spring-driven and one weight-driven; two rare Howard & Davis clocks, #1 and #2, both weight-driven, made in Boston, the largest sizes manufactured and the ones most coveted by collectors; and a miniature Vienna eight-day regulator, with single weight.

Other clocks include a rare 9-tube Gothic mahogany Walter Durfree grandfather clock, sold by Tiffany & Co. and marked on the dial, 101 inches tall; an Elmer O. Stennes grandfather clock with formal case, inlay and designs, one of the last made by Mr. Stennes before his untimely death in 1975; wall clocks, by makers like Seth Thomas and New Haven; an E. Howard (Boston) Regulator #5; a Boston Chelsea ship's clock; and a rare Gilbert “Amphion” clock.

Furniture pieces include an exceedingly rare rococo office chair by John Henry Belter; a Victorian marble-top hunt board with carved game birds, grapes and original finish, possibly made by Mitchells & Rammelsberg (circa 1860); lots of nice Federal and Empire pieces; a handsome four-poster bed; a small-size secretary with acanthus-carved feet; a drop-front butler's desk; mirrors; and more.

The rock 'n' roll memorabilia will feature items signed by guitar legend Les Paul, to include an RCA Victor record player with the horn signed in silver gel pen by Mr. Paul, Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and renowned musicians Joe “Satch” Satriani, John Colianni, Lou Pollo, Tom Doyle, Christopher Lentz and Jay Leon Hart. Photos of the musicians signing are on timsauction.com.

Other items relating to Les Paul include a signed poster for his DVD; an Epiphone guitar signed by Paul, Wylde and Satriani; and a signed record album that also comes with a photo of Mr. Paul and his famous wife and former partner Mary Ford. Also offered will be a guitar signed by members of Jay and the Americans, to include Jay III (not Jay Black) and guitarist Marty Sanders.

Around 50 vintage lamps will come up for bid. One piece sure to juice the crowd is a large and unusual all-bronze original oil lamp with Victorian rose shade and oversize globe showing birds with an Oriental flair. The gorgeous piano lamp (or music room lamp) stands tall, at over six feet, and was produced by an unknown maker. Purists will like the fact that it is still oil and hasn't been electrified.

Other lamps sure to light up the room include an all original oil lamp by Bradley & Hubbard; an original oil lamp with figural Majolica base; an electric desk lamp with painted, chipped ice shade; an original Fostoria Gone With the Wind lamp; six antique hanging leaded dome lamps, in varying shapes and sizes; and additional examples by Bradley & Hubbard (and E. Miller, both out of Meriden, Conn.).

Coins and currency lots will include the key date 1893-S (San Francisco) Morgan silver dollar; other 19th-century Morgan silver dollars minted in Carson City, Nev.; and thousand-dollar bills. Also sold will be an outstanding collection of early coin silver spoons, serving pieces, tongs and more, 250 pieces in total, all manufactured circa 1780-1820, by makers from Boston, Philadelphia and New York.

Vintage music boxes will feature a rare floor-standing record player that resembles a large wooden urn, with full stork heads as handles. The urn lifts up to reveal a record player, which is a wind-up model called the “Oxford,” made by the Munpler Corp. of New York. The unit has a black lacquered Oriental decorated finish and may be one of only three examples ever made.

Other lots from the category include an exceptional mahogany Stella music box with 23 15-/2-inch discs; a Regina music box in quarter-sawn oak with inlay and 26 15-1/2-inch discs; a 12-tune, 5-bells music box; an Edison “Gem” model cylinder record player; Edison record players; and an animated music box by F.A.O. Schwartz Toys in New York City.

Vintage clothing will include fur coats from Saks Fifth Avenue; a black and white dress made by Oscar de la Renta; and items from Chase & Co. (New Haven). Vintage dolls, some of them French (Venus Poupees) will also cross the block. And nautical buffs will be intrigued by the very unusual captain's chair with ornate carved back showing an unknown ship's initials.

Admission to the auction and preview will come in the form of a donation to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in memory of Peter W. Chapulis, Tim's late father. To date, nearly $17,000 has been raised for the charity. Terms for the auction are a 15 percent buyer's premium for cash and known checks, and 18 percent for all major credit cards. There will be a $50 charge for any returned checks.

The Litchfield Fire House is located at 258 West St. (Rte. 202) in Litchfield, Conn. The event will be catered by Don Giovanni Restaurant (please, no outside food or drink). Tim's, Inc., is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (860) 459-0964, or toll-free, (800) 255-8467. Or, you can e-mail them at mailto:tims-inc@snet.net.

Tim's, Inc., is celebrating 30 years in the business (1979-2009). To learn more about the firm and the upcoming Cabin Fever Auction, and to view over 1,000 photos of the lots to be sold, you may log on to http://www.timsauction.com/. The mailing address is Tim's, Inc., 1185 Farmington Ave., Bristol, CT 06010.


Clock 1:
Rare Walter Durfree 9-tube Gothic grandfather clock, sold by Tiffany & Co. and marked on the dial.



Clock 2:
Waterbury oak “Augusta” weight-driven wall clock, in mint condition.


Clock 3:
Ansonia “Excelsior” clock in unusual silver finish.


Coin:
1893-S Morgan silver dollar, a key date coin.


Hunt board:
Victorian marble-top hunt board with 3-dimensional carved game birds and grapes, with original finish.


Lamp:
Ornate Victorian room lamp with rose globe and heavily decorated brass column with bird design.


Guitar:
Tim Chapulis with special model Epiphone guitar signed by Les Paul, Zakk Wylde and Joe Satriani.


Belter:
Rare and beautiful rococo office chair by John Henry Belter.


Signed phono:
RCA Victor phonograph with horn signed by Les Paul and other renowned musicians.


Music box:
Exceptional mahogany Stella music box, includes 23 15-1/2-inch discs.


Record player:
Rare floor-standing record player resembling a large urn, called the “Oxford” by Munpler Corp., N.Y.

LIFETIME COLLECTION OF KEN WADJINSKI OF HOLLOW ROCK, TENN., WHO BOUGHT MANY STORES AND BUILDINGS FROM THIS FORGOTTEN TOWN, TO BE SOLD MAR. 28

Contact: Dwight Stevens
(662) 369-2200

LIFETIME COLLECTION OF KEN WADJINSKI OF HOLLOW ROCK, TENN., WHO BOUGHT MANY STORES AND BUILDINGS FROM THIS FORGOTTEN TOWN, TO BE SOLD MAR. 28

(Aberdeen, Miss.) – The lifetime collection of the late Ken Wadginski – a decorated war veteran who retired to the forgotten rural town of Hollow Rock, Tenn., and ended up buying many of the stores and buildings there – will be sold on Saturday, Mar. 28, by Stevens Auction Company. The auction will start at 10 a.m., at Stevens Auction’s showroom, located at 609 North Meridian Street in Aberdeen.

Items to be offered include a monumental mahogany back bar, possibly the finest example to be brought to auction in the last decade; important antique firearms; vintage automobiles; an authentic vampire killing kit; a gambler’s box-kit; antique furniture; old hardware and drug store showcases; and other timeless items and near-forgotten relics from Southern general stores, hotels and train depots.

After serving for 35 years as a Marine officer – including stints in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts – Mr. Wadginski found his way to Hollow Rock, a once bustling and thriving town, located about 45 minutes northwest of Jackson and halfway between Jackson and Memphis, 22 miles from Interstate 40. When he arrived, in the 1960s, Hollow Rock had already seen its best days.

But that’s exactly what drew Mr. Wadginski to the place. He had a natural affection for the small and sleepy rural towns across the South, and Hollow Rock represented to him a piece of the backwoods American landscape that was fast disappearing. In its heyday, in the 1930s and ‘40s, Hollow Rock had as many as 5,000 residents working at the H.I. Siegel textiles mill, a successful clothing manufacturer.

But by the time Mr. Wadginski arrived – in the mid-1960s – that business had already shut down and there was little left, save for the buildings and history of the town. Hollow Rock was named, legend has it, after a meteor that crashed there hundreds of years ago. The space rock, which was in fact hollow, today still has inscriptions that were carved by the Native Americans who live in the region at the time.

When it was settled by Americans, in the mid-1850s, Hollow Rock was dependent on the railroad that ran through town, as were so many other small towns in the South at that time. Hoboes Many of the buildings that sprang up in Hollow Rock would later by acquired by Mr. Wadginski. He built a modest apartment for himself in the back of the barber shop, and just started amassing items.

The back bar is expected to be one of the centerpiece items of the sale. Mr. Wadginski acquired it out of a drug store in nearby Big Sandy, Tenn. (another town virtually lost to history), and had it brought back to Hollow Rock. “This is an exceptional back bar, beautifully crafted in the 1880’s or 1890s,” said Dwight Stevens of Stevens Auction Company. “I expect it will sell for $50,000-$75,000.”

The antique firearms include a Remington revolver used by a Union officer during the Civil War; a Colt revolver from the same period; rare Winchester rifles; and other weapons, some of them carrying Civil War connections and significance. The vintage cars include two Model A’s (a truck and roadster); a Model T (perfect for street rod conversion); and a 1971 Oldsmobile 98, with 45,000 miles.

The vampire killing kit was made around the early 1900s, Mr. Stevens estimates. It contains four stakes, crosses, mirrors, guns with silver bullets, potions, vials, herbs, medicines, holy water and garlic. In October, Stevens Auction sold another, earlier vampire kit (circa 1800) for $14,850. The gambler’s kit-box, hinged and made of oak, contains playing cards, poker chips, daggers and a silver boot-pistol.

Many of the 500-600 lots will be items drawn from the many buildings in Hollow Rock that Mr. Wadginski frequented and eventually bought. Included will be about 20 rare showcases from Buckley’s Drug Store; vintage advertising signs from a bygone time; old lamps; artwork; antique furniture; a full tester bed; and more. “This is quite simply an auction that should not be missed,” Mr. Stevens remarked.

Today, Hollow Rock is a ghost town, with almost no residents and no industry or commerce to support it. But on Mar. 28, the town will come to life again in Stevens Auction Company’s showroom. Reserved seating will be available, with advance arrangements (recommended, as a packed house is anticipated). There will be no online bidding component, but phone and absentee bids will be accepted.

A preview will be held the day before the sale, Friday, Mar. 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For lodging accommodations in Aberdeen, the Best Western Aberdeen Inn is recommended (662-369-4343). For accommodations and restaurants in Columbus (23 miles away), call the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, at (662) 329-1191. The auction is located five blocks north of downtown Aberdeen.

Terms of the sale are cash, all major credit cards and pre-approved checks. All sales are final, with no warranty expressed or implied. Announcements made on auction day precede all other previous written material. A 12 percent buyer’s premium will be charged on the total purchase price, with a 2 percent discount for cash, business and personal checks (with proper ID), and wire transfers.

Stevens Auction Company’s next big sale will be held sometime in May (date and time still to be determined). Already consigned are Belter furniture pieces and a large Victorian rococo bedroom suite. Stevens Auction Company is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. To consign an item, estate or collection, call them at (662) 369-2200; or, e-mail them at stevensauction@bellsouth.net.

To learn more about Stevens Auction Company, and the upcoming estate sale of Ken Wadginski (to include photos of many of the items to be sold), you may log on to http://www.stevensauction.com/.



Back bar:
This monumental back bar will be a centerpiece lot of the sale. It is expected to bring $50,000-$75,000.



Vampire kit:
Authentic vampire killing kit, made around 1900 and with everything necessary to slay a vampire.



Model T roadster:
This Model T roadster would be perfect for a street rod conversion. Two Model A's will also be sold.



Walnut parlor set:
Five-piece walnut parlor set with gold sizing and lion's head arms.



RAHR beer sign:
RAHR outdoor beer sign, brass and porcelain, 23 inches tall by 16 inches wide.



Music box:
Euphonior vintage music box.

THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN “KATE” ROBINSON -- WHOSE MOTHER, HELEN, FOUNDED THE KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET IN ILLINOIS -- WILL BE AUCTIONED MARCH 14-15

Contact: Dan Matthews
(217) 563-8880 or (217) 259-7059

THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN “KATE” ROBINSON -- WHOSE MOTHER, HELEN, FOUNDED THE KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET IN ILLINOIS -- WILL BE AUCTIONED MARCH 14-15

(St. Charles, Ill.) - The estate of Kathleen “Kate” Robinson – whose mother-in-law, Helen, founded the renowned Kane County Flea Market in 1967 – will be sold March 14-15 in the main building of the Kane County Fairgrounds (site of the flea market). The auction will be held by Matthews Auctions Nokomkis, Ill., in conjunction with Ward Auctions & Appraisals of Big Rock, Ill.

“Kate Robinson was an enthusiastic collector who kept alive the same spirit and passion for antiques and collectibles her mother-in-law had,” said Dan Matthews of Matthews Auctions. “She was especially fond of Pink Pigs, Depression glass, jack-in-the-pulpit vases, Hummel figurines, Royal Bayreuth, flower frogs, pottery and Longaberger baskets.” These and more will be sold on March 14.

The next day, March 15, will be dedicated mainly to farm toys and toy trucks, from the lifetime collection of Kate's husband, Fred. About 350 lots will be offered, many of them mint in the box. They include a Buddy L anti-aircraft truck (circa 1960) and Buddy L Express Lines truck and trailer (circa 1930s), both in the box; a Tonka ramp hoist truck (circa 1963); and a Tonka 1955 Starkist Tuna truck.

Other truck makers will include Nylint and Structo. The farm toys will comprise about 200 lots. Manufacturers include Ertl, Scale Models, Product Miniature, Tru-Scale and others. The day will also feature around 15-20 lots of local memorabilia (Northwestern University, the town of St. Charles, etc.), as well as advertising items for tractors and farm-related equipment (signs, paper, ephemera and more).

Because of their scarcity, the trucks and farm toys just may post more top earners, in terms of prices realized, than the lots in Kate's collections, but her items will probably appeal to a broader range of bidders because she collected so many things in such a wide array of categories. Mrs. Robinson, who passed away in 2007, owned hundreds of antiques and collectibles. All will cross the block, to include:

· More than 30 Pink Pigs, the German-made collectibles made in the early 1900s and often sold at train stations and other tourist destinations as souvenirs, often with the name of the town or state. The pieces in Mrs. Robinson's collection include banks, autos and outhouses -- all different actions.
· A huge collection of over 50 Hummel pieces, mostly Mark 2 and Mark 3.
· Over 10 Stangl birds, including Cockatoos #340D; King Fisher #3406D; Love Birds #3400; etc.
· An R.S. Prussia tea set and berry bowl set.
· A Pickard two-handle vase, with ears of corn.
· Several pieces of Royal Bayreuth.
· Royal Doulton Toby mugs, vases and a Flambe Fox.
· Over 20 jack-in-the-pulpit vases.
· Glassware (Ruby Red, Vaseline, Blue and French Opalescent).
· Several miniature oil lamps.
· Vases (two Weller Lowelsa, Roseville Rozane Ware, etc.)
· Art pottery (Van Briggle, Royal Haeger Leopard set, etc.)
· Flower frogs (Metlox nude, several German nude scarf dancers, etc.)
· Several salt-glazed crocks with cobalt decoration.
· A Monmouth stoneware pig.
· An Ansonia mantle clock with warriors.
· A large carnival glass punch bowl with cups.
· A pair of Heisey glass baskets.
· Several Morton Studios and Royal Doulton dogs.
· Several large lots of Longaberger baskets.
· Two Aladdin lamps.
· Depression glass (Miss America and several other lots).
· Bakelite napkin holders.
· Several box lots of jewelry, plus some gold and silver.
· Perfume bottles.

The Kane County Flea Market has been a major stop along America's antique trail for over 40 years. Helen Robinson got the idea for it while on a trip to California in the 1960s. She stopped at a flea market that featured everything from socks to purses to junk jewelry. She was fascinated, and upon her return to Illinois told her husband she wanted to start one (only higher-end). He thought she was crazy.

But Helen persisted, and soon the Kane County Flea Market was born. It continues to this day – held the weekend of the first Sunday of each month, at the sprawling Kane County Fairgrounds (29 acres, 60 counting parking). And it's still run by the Robinson clan -- the offspring of Helen and other relatives. Dale Robinson, Kate's son, said as many as 25,000 people turn out in the summer months.

He acknowledged, though, that several factors – among them the Internet and a sour economy – have combined to reduce attendance in recent years. “The business started to take off in the '70s, then it really took off in the '80s,” Dale said. “Of course, that was before eBay. We still do well, though. It's as much a social event as it is a place to buy things and do business. People like to mix, mingle and shop.”

The Saturday, March 14 session will begin promptly at 9 a.m. (CST). The Sunday, March 15 session has a 10 a.m. (CST) start time. There will be a preview on Friday, March 13, from 5-7:30 p.m. The buyer's premium is 10 percent for on-site purchases, 15 percent for online and absentee bidders. Online bidding will be facilitated by Proxibid (www.proxibid.com). Phone bids will also be accepted.

Mr. Matthews said he expects a crowd of several hundred people at the Kane County Fairgrounds, located at 525 South Randall Road in St. Charles, Ill. Hotels closest to the fairgrounds are the Fairfield Inn & Suites (630-845-5500); Best Western (630-584-4550); Holiday Inn Express (630-584-5300); Courtyard Marriott (630-377-6370); and Country Inn & Suites (630-587-6564).

Mr. Matthews said Part 2 of the estate of Kate Robinson – to comprise furniture, miscellaneous glassware and other items in the home – will be sold Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. (CST). Matthews Auctions, LLC, is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate, or collection, you may call them at (217) 563-8880, or e-mail them at danm@matthewsauctions.com.

To learn more about Matthews Auctions, LLC, or the estate of Kathleen “Kate” Robinson, log on to www.matthewsauctions.com.


Buddy L anti-aircraft:
Buddy L anti-aircraft truck (circa 1960), mint in the box (est. $500-$600).


Buddy L Express:
Buddy L Express Lines truck and trailer (circa 1930s), mint in the box (est. $1,000-$1,500).


Structo truck:
Structo rapid delivery truck (circa early 1960s), still in the box (est. $300-$400).


Pink Pig pin jar:
Pink Pig pin jar, made in Germany around 1900 (est. $100-$150).


Hummel figure:
Hummel figure, newer but nicer piece (circa 1980), limited-edition (est. $800-$1,200).


Pickard vase:
Pickard vase, made circa 1910-1920 (est. $400-$500).

OUTSTANDING ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEMORABILIA – BEATLES, BUDDY HOLLY, GRATEFUL DEAD, JIMI HENDRIX AND MORE – TO BE SOLD MARCH 1 BY PHILIP WEISS AUCTIONS

Contact: Philip Weiss
(516) 594-0731

OUTSTANDING ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEMORABILIA – BEATLES, BUDDY HOLLY, GRATEFUL DEAD, JIMI HENDRIX AND MORE – TO BE SOLD MARCH 1 BY PHILIP WEISS AUCTIONS

(Oceanside, N.Y.) –Memorabilia from some of the greatest acts in rock ‘n’ roll history – the Beatles, Buddy Holly, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and others – will be sold at an auction slated for Sunday, Mar. 1, by Philip Weiss Auctions. The Buddy Holly items are timely, as the 50th anniversary of the singer's death in a tragic plane crash in 1959 (known as “the day the music died”) is February 9th.

A 1957 Buddy Holly & the Crickets record album, titled Chirpin’ Crickets and signed by all four members of the group (including Holly), is expected to bring $20,000-$30,000. The album (Brunswick Records, BL54038) includes the hits That’ll Be the Day, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away and Maybe Baby. An error on the jacket (“Bullock,” Texas should read Lubbock, Texas) only adds to the album’s desirability.

A pair of Buddy Holly business cards should each fetch $1,000-$2,000. The first, from around 1954, says “Buddy and Bob, Western and Bop, Buddy Holley (sic), Larry Welborn, Bob Montgomery.” The other, from around 1956, lists Holly as a member of “The Rhythm Playboys” (with Montgomery and Don Guess). Both cards had been given by Maria Elena Santiago – Holly's wife – to the consignor.

Beatles fans will be salivating over the only known proof cover of the infamous “butcher” cover of the Yesterday and Today album, signed by all four members of the group (est. $30,000-$50,000). The 'butcher' album is a coveted rarity among Beatles collectors anyway, but a proof cover, signed by all the Beatles, must be considered a Holy Grail item of the genre. The final hammer price is anyone's guess.

Another 'butcher' cover of the Yesterday and Today album – unsigned but unopened and still in the original shrink wrap – will also come up for bid. Other Beatles-related items include another album signed by all four members of the group; a copy of John Lennon's book In His Own Write, signed by the slain Beatle; and limited-edition signed Beatles books. Additional items were being added at press time.

Another lot sure to attract intense bidder interest is an iconic 1968 poster for guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, in near mint condition (est. $10,000-$15,000). The Bill Graham Fillmore/Winterland Concert poster, for show dates Feb. 1-4, 1968, advertises appearances by Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall & the Blues Breakers and Albert King. Included are original unused tickets for all four nights and a concert postcard.

A poster promoting show dates for The Grateful Dead (est. $1,000-$2,000) will also be sold. The poster reads, “Doug Smith and Stan Fox Proudly Present Three Evenings With the Grateful Dead, Sept. 26-28, 1972, Stanley Theater, Jersey City, New Jersey.” Ticket outlets are listed in boxes and the words “Sold Out” have been handwritten in red marker. The 20” x 27” poster is in overall excellent condition.

An original oil on canvas painting by Stanley Mouse (born 1940), the American artist best known for his psychedelic art designs for 1960s rock concert posters, will cross the block (est. $2,000-$4,000). The framed painting, measuring 12' x 16” (18” x 22” framed), is titled Piano Lady and signed “S. Mouse” lower right, with the artist's trademark 'mouse' mark. The work is in overall mint condition.

Items not related to rock 'n' roll will also be sold. These include a single-owner collection of Black Americana, featuring thousands of postcards, trade cards, stereo views and sheet music; an important LOOK Magazine photo archive; Kennedy family photos by Richard Avedon; a handwritten letter from Albert Einstein to his wife; and Igor Stravinsky's musical notations from The Rites of Spring.

The day before (Friday, Feb. 28, beginning at 10 a.m.), two huge single-owner lifetime train collections will be featured. Top lots will include a large quantity of post-war Lionel pieces (most in the original boxes); a Blue Comet set; Lionel “State Cars”; a nice assortment of train sets (some of them never opened); many accessories; and more. The March 1 rock 'n' roll auction will also start at 10 a.m.

Two weeks later (on Saturday, March 14, also with a 10 a.m. start time), Philip Weiss Auctions has planned a “Special Super Hero Weekend.” The firm is pleased to offer The Dane Nash Collection of Superman and other superhero collectibles. Also sold will be toys; puzzles; books; dolls; figurines; a large comic character watch collection; comic books; comic art; some fabulous animation art; and more.

The Dane Nash items – particularly those relating to Superman – are certain to command center stage. Highlights include a costume worn by Kirk Alyn from the 1940s Superman movie serials; two George Reeves Superman costumes (one for black and white filming, one for the color episodes) from the popular 1950s television series; and Reeves' Clark Kent shirt, tie and cuff link set from the program.

Christopher Reeve will be represented, with a costume and other props from the Superman 1-3 feature films. And, from the first Superman movie: Marlon Brando's black judge's costume. Also to be sold will be Dean Cain's Superman costume and Teri Hatcher's Lois Lane costume from the hit TV series Lois & Clark; a costume from Helen Slater's Supergirl movie; and other Superman-related items.

All the Superman costumes were originally purchased from Jim Hambrick, the noted Superman expert and historian. Also to be offered will be costumes and props from the Batman movies and television show, to include the original “Robin” costume worn by actor Burt Ward in the 1966 TV show Batman; evil clown costumes; and “The Penguin” rocket and head piece from the film Batman Returns.

Philip Weiss Auctions is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (516) 594-0731, or you can e-mail them at phil@prwauctions.com. To learn more about the company and its calendar of upcoming auctions, to include the Feb.-March sales, and to view color lot images, you may log on to http://www.prwauctions.com/.


Buddy Holly album:
Buddy Holly and the Crickets record album from 1957, signed by all four members of the group (est. $20,000-$30,000).


Beatles butcher album:
The only known proof cover of the infamous “butcher” album of the Beatles' Yesterday and Today (est. $30,000-$50,000).


Grateful Dead poster:
Poster promoting show dates for The Grateful Dead rock group, 1972, in Jersey City, N.J. (est. $1,000-$2,000).


Rock 'n' Roll items:
Memorabilia from some of the greatest acts in rock 'n' roll history will be sold March 1 by Philip Weiss Auctions.


Stanley Mouse painting:
Original oil on canvas painting by Stanley Mouse (b. 1940), best known for his psychedelic rock poster designs (est. $2,000-$4,000).


Robin costume:
The original “Robin” costume worn by actor Burt Ward in the 1966 TV show Batman will be sold on March 14.

I.R.A.Y. Auction Receives Marketing Awards from Peers

I.R.A.Y. Auction Receives Marketing Awards from Peers

Ray and Cheryl Henry of I.R.A.Y. Auction recently took home six marketing awards from the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association convention marketing contest held in Mankato, MN. This is the most awards presented to any one company. Over the years, Ray and Cheryl Henry with family in tow have attended this event winning numerous awards highlighting their marketing efforts.

The Auctioneers Association holds this annual contest showcasing the marketing efforts of its members. There are more than 400 auctioneers in the association and many participate in the contest. Marketing materials and promotional items are judged on various categories of marketing appeal, everything from visual impact and business identification, to ease of readability, layout and design.

These awards are an example of Ray and Cheryl’s commitment to their business. “This is a people business,” says Ray. “Our main objective is not only to bring buyers and sellers together, we must also be effective. We want them to know that if they bring their business to us, they will get results.” I.R.A.Y. assures ‘Impressive Results All Year’ and their commitment to marketing is stated in their mission statement as well – Our business mission is to deliver auction results that benefit both the buyer and the seller and to become a leader in the industry. We intend to fulfill this mission by giving extra effort to customer service through our sales and marketing teamwork.

I.R.A.Y. took home awards in six different categories; a 1st place in Commercial and Industrial Multi-color, 1st place for Commercial and Industrial 2-color, 1st place in Auction Photographs, 1st place in Auction Signage, 2nd place in Internet Marketing, and a 2nd place in Auction Clothing.

MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION FEATURING ITEMS FROM IMPORTANT COLLECTIONS, PRIVATE HOMES AND MUSEUMS TO BE SOLD MAR. 21 BY COTTONE AUCTIONS

Contact: Sam Cottone
(585) 243-3100

MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION FEATURING ITEMS FROM IMPORTANT COLLECTIONS, PRIVATE HOMES AND MUSEUMS TO BE SOLD MAR. 21 BY COTTONE AUCTIONS

(Geneseo, N.Y.) – A multi-estate auction comprising 350 lots from important collections, prominent homes and even museums will be sold Saturday, March 21, by Cottone Auctions. The sale will be held in Cottone’s spacious 6,000-square-foot gallery, at 120 Court Street. Geneseo is located in upstate New York, just south of Rochester and equidistant from Buffalo and Syracuse.

The auction will feature original paintings by noted, listed artists (some of them from The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y.); several pieces of Tiffany; Americana (to include burl bowls and paint-decorated items, Shaker items and a collection of Toleware); and decorative items, to include pieces of Royal Worcester porcelain and a nice Limoges dinner set).

Also set to cross the block will be rare and collectible Stoneware; bronze and marble sculptures; American and Continental furniture pieces; vintage clocks; Oriental rugs; several Currier & Ives prints; an 18th-century Lancaster & Co. walnut cupboard with carved crest; a Liberts book case; several pieces of art pottery; and more. The auction will begin at 11 a.m.

“We’ve always enjoyed great success by taking on fresh material from private collections and estates and offering it to eager buyers,” said Sam Cotton of Cottone Auctions. “Quality merchandise is the key to any good auction. If you can attract high-end consignments, you will do well even in a down market. We've pretty much stuck to that same formula for over 25 years.”

Mr. Cottone said he anticipates a crowd of around 200-300 people, typical for one of his auctions. Internet bidding will be facilitated exclusively by Artfact.com, and phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. A buyer’s premium of 15 percent will be applied to all winning bids. A complimentary color brochure is available by calling Cottone Auctions, at (585) 243-3100.

Original works of art will be offered throughout the day. Several of the top lots include:

· A watercolor gouache work by Walter Launt Palmer (American, 1854-1932), depicting a winter scene with cedar trees and titled Hill & Valley. The painting, signed and framed, was deaccessioned by the Strong National Museum of Play.

· An untitled oil on canvas painting by Charles Gruppe (Canadian/American/Dutch, 1860-1940), titled Cows by the Side of the River and executed near the Village Bridge in Lakeville, N.Y. The work is housed in its original frame and was deaccessioned by the Strong National Museum of Play.

· An oil on canvas painting by Emile A. Gruppe (Charles’ son, American, 1896-1978), titled Vermont Birches. The framed work, signed lower left and measuring 30 inches by 36 inches, is in all original condition and is expected to realize $15,000-$25,000.

· An oil on canvas seaside rendering by Anthony Thieme (American, 1888-1954), titled Surf and Seagulls. The signed, framed work is in all original condition. Thieme painted in Massachusetts and California and was renowned for his coastal landscapes.

· A still life painting by Severin Roesen (American, 1815-1871). The untitled work, done in the late 19th century in Williamsport, Pa., is signed lower right and boasts original condition and frame. It also carries a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$25,000.

· An oil on canvas rendering of chicks by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (American, 1819-1905), consigned from an estate in Bradford, Pa. (est. $8,000-$12,000).

· A 19th-century bronze sculpture of a cellist by A. Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1848-1913). The work features a detail of Ludwig von Beethoven on the neck of the cello. The 31-inch tall sculpture has an excellent patina and is signed by the artist.

· A 19th-century Carrara marble sculpture by an unknown Italian artist, depicting a girl with a jack-in-the-box. The unsigned work is 29 inches tall; one toe has been reglued.

From the Stoneware category, a rare presentation water cooler, made by Tyler & Dillon of Albany, N.Y., is expected to fetch $15,000-$25,000. The 8-gallon water cooler, crafted around 1825, is 17 inches tall and features an incised cobalt bird and flower decoration. It was originally made for Loveland Paddock of Watertown, N.Y., a prominent public figure and land owner of the time.

Tiffany lots sure to get paddles wagging include a dichroic “Indian Basket” leaded glass and bronze lamp, 17 inches tall with signed base and shade; a 243-piece sterling silver flatware set in the Olympian pattern, an Acorn lamp; a monumental bowl; and other art glass. All of the Tiffany offerings are from the private collection of Dr. Roger Malbranche of Albany, N.Y.

Another lot certain to wow bidders is a Josiah Gooding tiger maple tall case clock, made in the late 18th century in Bristol, R.I., and Taunton, Mass. The clock stands tall at 7 feet six inches. Features include line inlay, fluted quarter-columns and the original painted metal dial with urn. Consigned from the Alton Taber Collection in Batavia, N.Y., it should sell for $5,000-$7,000. Another 18th-century tall case clock, made by Thomas Pearsall, will also be offered.

From the furniture category, an 18th-century walnut Italian two-drawer chest with arrow inlay carries a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000. Consigned from a private Buffalo estate, the piece has a deep, rich patina and the original brasses. It measures 35 inches tall by 48 inches wide by 23 inches deep.

Rounding out the top lots, a fine Regina 15-inch disc double comb music box is expected to find a new owner for around $5,000-$8,000. Consigned from the private collection of Dr. Malbranche, the serpentine mahogany music box features a paint-decorated case, original finish and 46 playing discs (which will play, incidentally; the music box is in excellent working order).

Previews will be held Friday, March 20, from noon to 6 p.m. (or by appointment), and Saturday, the day of sale, from 9-11 a.m. Cottone’s next big auction will be a significant clock sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Already consigned are an Ithaca Cornell model floor clock, some fine New England banjo clocks (including Simon Willard), a rare Juvet time globe, and E. Howard wall regulators. Many of the clocks are from the private collection of Dr. Malbranche; a private Texas collection; the North Carolina collection of Ted Stevens; and other private collections. Call for a color catalog ($25).

Cottone Auctions has been conducting specialized auctions for selling fine art and antiques for over 25 years. The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single item, an estate or collection, you may call them at (585) 243-3100, or e-mail them at scottone@rochester.rr.com. For more information, log on to www.cottoneauctions.com.


Presentation water cooler:
Rare presentation water cooler made by Tyler & Dillon, circa 1825 ($15,000-$25,000).



Palmer painting:
Original watercolor gouache winter scene by Walter Launt Palmer (American, 1854-1932).



Tiffany lamp:
Tiffany Studios dichroic “Indian Basket” leaded glass and bronze lamp, signed, 17 inches tall.



Regina music box:
Regina 15-inch disc double comb music box, serpentine mahogany, 46 discs ($5,000-$8,000).



Josiah Gooding clock:
Josiah Gooding tiger maple tall case clock, circa late 18th century, 7' 6” tall ($5,000-$7,000).



Italian 2-drawer chest:
18th-century Italian two-drawer chest, walnut with arrow inlay and rich patina ($3,000-$5,000).



Marble sculpture:
Carrara marble sculpture of a girl with a jack-in-the-box, unsigned, by an unknown Italian artist.

MAGNIFICENT CASTLE-STYLE MANOR HOME SITUATED ON TEN ACRES OF PRIVATE WOODS IN TRAVELERS REST, S.C., TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 21st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Stacy Crowder
(864) 834-8389

MAGNIFICENT CASTLE-STYLE MANOR HOME SITUATED ON TEN ACRES OF PRIVATE WOODS IN TRAVELERS REST, S.C., TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 21st

On-site auction, carrying only a modest reserve, will be conducted by Poinsett Auction & Realty, Inc.

(Travelers Rest, S.C.) – A castle-style manor home – surrounded by ten acres of private, wooded land and situated at the end of a winding drive in Travelers Rest, S.C. – will be sold at auction on Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. The on-site sale will be conducted by Poinsett Auction & Realty, also of Travelers Rest. Preview-inspections are scheduled for March 8 (2-4 p.m.) and March 21 (12-2 p.m.).

“This is a rare opportunity for someone to name their price and purchase a home like no other,” said Stacy Crowder of Poinsett Auction & Realty. “It really is quite literally a castle, but even with its formal appearance on the outside, the house has a warm, livable feel on the inside. We’re looking for a king and queen to claim this magnificent home, located about 15 minutes from downtown Greenville.”

The “castle” tower and bridge give the outside of the house a medieval appearance. The cultured stone, 600-pound carved limestone corbels (from an historic bank in Chicago) and hand-crafted cypress entrance door combine to make a statement that leaves visitors feeling as if they’ve been transported back in time. The house could conceivably be converted to a bed 'n' breakfast or commercial property.

Construction on the structure began in 2001 and took about five years to complete. The 4,700 square feet of living space includes four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The floor plan called for three distinct levels, two circular stairways, a long meandering stairway, a bridge, a three-stop elevator with 900-pound capacity, and a complex foundation system. No expense was spared along the way.

Inside, attention to detail has been generously paid. Upon entering, the great room – with its 15-foot-high embossed tin ceiling framed with wooden beams and wall-to-wall hardwood floors – suggests antiquity brought to life. The 32-foot room also features an elevated Gothic wood-burning fireplace with marble-tiled hearth at one end and vaulted, Gothic arches rising 17 feet above a balcony at the other end.

Just off the great room, on the lower level, is the master bedroom, with its majestic 11-foot ceiling, spacious walk-in closet and ceramic-tiled master bathroom featuring nine feet of vanity counter space and a walk-in shower built for two. Like the great room, the master bedroom is heartwood pine (as are most of the other lower-level rooms). Authenticity and mastery of design are in strong evidence.

On to the library, which was showcased in the Home & Garden section of the Greenville News. The room offers an ideal reading environment, with curved walls; 120 feet of custom red oak Gothic-style bookcases; 12 storage cabinets with dovetailed drawers; a 19th-century pierce-carved walnut table complementing the overall design scheme; four colorful archer windows; and a curved oak entryway.

The guest bedroom – or “prophet chamber” – is a showpiece unto itself, with the highest ceiling in the house (19.5 feet). The room has iris wallpaper and contains a built-in antiqued Gothic-style bed, embellished with Old World crestings and details. Adjacent to this room is a guest bedroom, with claw-foot tub and pedestal sink. On the same level is a dining room with a fireplace and step-down balcony.

Behind the dining room is a 27-foot galley kitchen, the ideal place to enjoy summer barbecues, the spring landscaping and crisp, clear winter night skies. The pewter-glazed, Mission-style cabinets all have European hinges and knobs, and the floors are Australian cypress. Storage space is more than ample. Nearby there is access to a crenulated, walled patio that rests atop the rounded library below.

The two-car, oversize garage offers direct entrance to the kitchen, via a drive that splits off from the main drive (allowing for back door entry). The circular stairs in the tower provide a second access, to the upper level, where a winding staircase leads to a secluded study and then to two bedrooms connected by a shared bathroom. Every detail has been planned, to give the home a consistent and unifying design.

Quality features abound, such as the scroll-sawn trim along every hardwood step, the oversize architectural shingles, copper flashing, custom Masonry chimney, the Andersen windows fitted with diamond grilles and pair of 600-pound corbels carved from Indiana limestone. These tell the story of a masterfully constructed home meant for practical living and showcasing architectural craftsmanship.

The house is presently occupied and tastefully furnished. The furnishings, in fact, may be included in a negotiable separate purchase. The address of the home is 875 White Horse Road Ext., in Travelers Rest, S.C. Travelers Rest is located just off Highway 25, about an hour by car from Asheville, and 20 minutes from the North Carolina line. The beautiful North Carolina mountains are also nearby.

To get to the auction, take Highway 276 North to Highway 25, heading toward Asheville, past Furman University. On Highway 25, turn left at the second light onto State Park Rd., then turn right onto Tubbs Mountain Rd.. Drive four miles to White Horse Rd. Ext., #875 will be on the right. To see photos of the property, and for more info, log on to http://www.castewoods.info/ or http://www.poinsettauctions.com/.

There will be a Realtor-only showing of the home on Tuesday, Mar. 3, from 2-4 p.m. Broker participation in the sale of this property is welcome. The successful buyer's agent will receive a 3 percent commission of the highest bid at closing. To speak to someone directly at Poinsett Auction & Realty about the house, you may call Randy Crowder at (864) 704-9555 (please, serious inquiries only).

Poinsett Auction & Realty specializes in real estate, business liquidation, estate and consignment auctions. Their offices and gallery are located at 655 No. Main St., in Travelers Rest. The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. For more information, you may call them, at (864) 834-8389, or e-mail them, at stacy@poinsettauctions.com. The website is http://www.poinsettauctions.com/.


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Full view of house:
This spectacular castle-style manor home in Travelers Rest, S.C., will be sold at auction March 21.


Full view of house 2:
With its unique medieval look, the home could be utilized as a bed 'n' breakfast or other commercial use.


Great room 1:
View from the magnificent great room, looking up to the cast iron railings of the dining room.


Great room 2:
The great room features hardwood floors and a 15-foot-high embossed tin ceiling framed with wooden beams.


Library:
The library, with 120 feet of custom red oak Gothic-style bookcases, provides the perfect reading environment.


Stone entryway:
The cultured stone, carved limestone corbels and hand-crafted cypress entrance door all combine for a medieval look.

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The Super Auction set for February 28, 2009

Auction event brings together eight auction companies from three states

Ann Arbor, MI – The first Super Auction is February 28, 2009 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. This inaugural auction will include eight auction companies from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM EST. It will last approximately five hours with three auction rings running for the entire auction with over 1,400 lots crossing the auction block. Bidders are invited to the After Bid Buyer’s Party following the auction.

Collections from across the Midwest and South are scheduled to cross the block. Included are selections of vintage toys including vehicles, banks, and lead soldiers, American art pottery, sports memorabilia featuring tobacco cards and early hockey cards, sterling silver by Tiffany and others, military items, sportsmen’s memorabilia, decoys and firearms, timepieces including wall and mantle clocks and pocket watches, a large and varied selection of antiques, paper and ephemera, and a selection of coins. Full details and auction inventories are available at thesuperauction.net.

“The Super Auction is the culmination of several years of effort,” said David Helmer, The Super Auction manager. “This event will brings together vast experience in auctioneering as well as in the antiques and collectables market. The Super Auction will showcase the rich tradition of American Auctioneering and offer many unique and desirable items to buyers.”

“The Super Auction offers an array of lots from the common to the one of a kind,” noted Peter Gehres, The Super Auction assistant manager. “This auction will have items for both the casual and experienced collectors and is a must attend for any auction enthusiast.”

The Super Auction Participating Auctioneers

There are eight auction companies involved in The Super Auction that represent a cross section of Midwest auctioneers. The lineup includes six multigenerational auction firms and over a dozen auctioneers. Participating companies include fifth and fourth generation auction firms. Also in attendance will be three past bid calling champions, current directors of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan State Auctioneering Associations as well as Michigan Auctioneering Hall of Fame members.

Michigan

Belcher McPherson Auction Company – Belcher McPherson Auction Co. is a 90 year old full service auction company that has the knowledge and equipment to conduct any auction at almost any location. belchermcpherson.com, kevin@belchermcpherson.com, (269) 781-7100.

Braun and Helmer Auction Service, Inc. – Braun and Helmer Auction Service Inc. is a full service auction company established in 1971. They conduct approximately 100 auctions annually that include real estate, estate, farm, personal property, specialty, and benefit auctions. braunandhelmer.com, dghelmer@verizon.net, (734) 368-1733

Dennis Beals Auctioneering Service – A family business based on integrity, honesty and
professionalism; established in 1997 and deals primarily with estate liquidations. dennisbealsauction.com, dbeals2974@yahoo.com, (517) 819-0071

Schmidt’s Antiques – Schmidt's Antiques Inc. is a fifth generation firm founded in 1911. They are auctioneers and appraisers of fine antiques. "Quality that will last a lifetime................Again" schmidtsantiques.com, schmidtsantiques@aol.com, (734) 434-2660

Vander Kolk's Golden Gavel Auction Service – Golden Gavel Auction Service is a full service auction company serving all of Michigan since 1974. vkauctions.com, scott@vkauctions.com, (616) 437-1047

Ohio

Belhorn Auction Services, LLC – Central Ohio’s leading provider of cataloged and specialty auctions. Specialist in American Art Pottery. belhorn.com, auctions@belhorn.com, (614) 921-9441

Montrie Auction & Estate Service, LLC – A full service and family owned auction company that serves Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with a full array of real estate and auction services. toledoauctioneer.com, info@toledoauctioneer.com, (419) 824-5444

Indiana

Kraft Auction Service – Kraft Auction Service is a full service auction company specializing in real estate and personal property auctions as well as benefit-charity events. kraftauctions.com, kraftauctioninfo@aol.com, (219) 973-9240