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FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2025 • VOL. 55, NO. 2
Milestone’s Premier Military Auction Surveys 250 Years Of War And Conflict, With Focus On WWII Material Sale To Take Place On Jan. 18
Locati Will Hold Sale On Jan. 23 A rare, untouched and well-preserved original Confederate sword made by Thomas Leech of Memphis, Tenn., is referred to as the “floating C.S.” staff and field officer’s sword and has a 30-inch blade identified with the engraved name, “Lieut. W. B. Spencer 31st, Regt. Tenn. Vols.”
The WWII A-2-patched flight jacket was worn by J.B. Bass when he was with the U.S. 1st Combat Cargo Group, 1st Squadron. The group flew dangerous supply missions in Asian combat zones. Notice the jacket is decorated with several China-Burma-India Theater leather insignias. Made in 1936, this suggests Bass may have been an early member of the Army Air Corps.
Asian Collection from LeRoy (Lee) Souza To Cross The Auction Block
Milestone Auctions will ring in the new year with a Saturday, Jan. 18, Premier Military Sale that commands collector attention throughout its 705 high-quality, well-provenanced lots. The 250year timeline starts in the 18th century with coveted Revolutionary War items and progresses to the modern-war era. Significant sections are devoted to Civil War (Confederate and Union) and WWII/Nazi relics, including important uniform groupings, helmets, flags, medals and insignia, photographs, and a comprehensive array of military swords, knives, daggers and katanas. All forms of bidding, i n - p e rs o n a n d re m o te , w i l l be available for this auction, which will be webcast live from Milestone’s gallery. Leading the selection of WWII Axis artifacts is a massive handsewn Imperial Japanese flag ID’d to the Battleship Nagato. It was recovered from the Nagato captain’s quarters during the Occupation of Japan by U.S. Navy veteran Neil Huntington, who served on the USS Texas. The frayed edge
on one side suggests the flag may well have been flown on the Nagato, but it also stands apart from other Japanese flags because it bears the signatures of several American POWs who signed it aboard the USS Texas enroute to the States. Accompanied by Huntington’s photo album and documents pertaining to his military service, the lot will be offered with a $30,000-$60,000 estimate. Parades and pageantry were part of the Nazi propaganda campaign, and no expense was spared when it came to the creation of standartes (flags or banners) used at events. The auction includes a rarity, a double-sided WWII Nazi regimental swallowtail standarte (flag/banner). The standarte is intricately hand-embroidered with eagles in relief, silver bullion wire oak and laurel leaves, and hand-applied silver wire edging. The silk fabric is of a particular shade of red that denotes the artillery branch of the German army. In excellent-plus condition and one of very few known survivors of its type, it is expected to
Locati LLC of Pineville, Pa., is pleased to present the LeRoy (Lee) Souza lifetime collection of Japanese and Chinese works of art. The auction offers over 300 lots of Japanese Satsuma, Kutani porcelain, Chinese porcelain and cloisonne, snuff bottles and much more. Highlights include works by Suzuki Chokichi, Chikusai, Kinkozan (various artists), Nakamura Baikei, Taizan Yohei IX, and Makuzu Kozan. This live auction will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, with online bidding through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Bidsquare and Bidspirit from Jan. 9 to 23. The live sale will begin at noon at 761 Durham Road in Pineville, Pa. To learn more, call 215-619-2873 or email michael@locatillc.com. Continued on page 6
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New Year, New You
Fun Vintage Decorations On Sale At Haddon Heights By Karl Pass It’s that time of year when resolutions are being made, often with a focus on physical changes. To play on this theme, the January special sales display at the Haddon Heights Antiques Center is “New Year, New You.” The focus is on vintage items that created beauty back in the day. Think in terms of hair products such as curling irons and old-fashioned curlers or vintage make-up such as powders and lipsticks. Vanity items will also be included, combs and brushes and hand mirrors, hair receivers, and hair pin trays. There are a variety of vanity mirrors great to use a decorative accents to a
guest room or bathroom. And while feminine items will dominate the display, the men won’t be forgotten with some grooming items such as vintage shaving brushes and mugs. Winter is a great time to go on an antique hunt, and the Haddon Heights Antiques Center is a great place to start. Customers are always pleased with the wide variety of antiques and collectibles as well as the friendly discount policy. This multi-dealer shop is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays.For GPS purposes, use 531 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, N.J. Call 856-546-0555 for more information.
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 7 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 8
FEATURE AUCTION: Dana Auctions January 25 Textile Sale - Page 4
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11