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FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 26
Trimble Stoneware Collection Comes To Auction Part One Results Excel By Karl Pass Ohio auctioneer Amelia Jeffers held a two-day sale May 3 and 4 coined Great Estates Auction at the Barn. Day one consisted of “the 40-year Americana collection of a central Ohio couple,” and day
two was dubbed the “Americana and the Ohio Valley auction.” It’s been a strong first half of the year for Jeffers, of Columbus. There will be more from these collections coming to her auction house in 2025. Continued on page 10
“Crossing Under Cover: Covered Bridges Of Chester County, Pennsylvania, And Surrounding Regions” New Photo Book Published By Schiffer By Karl Pass Schiffer Publishing in Atglen, Pa., is releasing a new photo book profiling the history, architecture, conservation status, and visit details of every covered bridge in Chester County, Pa., and surrounding regions. “Crossing Under Cover” is a detailed profiling of the 24 covered bridges located in the Tri-County/State area of Chester County, Pa; Cecil County, Md.; and New Castle County, Del. Author Sara Beth Kohut gives a general history of covered bridges, including Pennsylvania’s Continued on page 11
A Day Of Free Art Appraisals And Conservation Estimates To Be Held At Gratz Gallery And Conservation Studio
With unusual decoration, the fine Hamilton & Jones (Greensboro, Pa.) four-gallon stoneware churn with thistles sold for $8,500.
Event Will Take Place In Doylestown, Pa. On July 20 By Karl Pass The public is welcome to a free art appraisal day at Gratz Gallery and Conservation Studio on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 5230 Silo Hill Road, Doylestown, Pa. For those who have inherited a painting, made a flea market o r e s ta te sale p u rc h as e, o r uncovered a long lost item while Continued on page 11
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . The one-quart Greensboro, Pa., stoneware wax sealer jar sold for $2,300.
Here is a very rare decorated stoneware plot marker for C.E. Dilliner (New Geneva, Pa.), which went for $15,000.
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 8 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 9 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 6
FEATURE AUCTION: Milestone’s Premier Military Auction, June 29 - Page 2
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11