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Gehman Auctions Holding Two-Session Collectible Ring Sale Vintage Character Ring Sale Includes Rare 1935 Tom Mix Ring Gehman Auctions is currently holding a two-session 325-lot online-only auction of a fantastic collection of collectible radio and character premium rings. Both sessions are live now and open for bidding at www.Gehman Auctions.HiBid.com. Session one, which will conclude on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m., includes 182 lots. Some
remarkable lots in this session include a rare 1948 brass Superman Tim Store Premium ring, Superman Crusader ring, multiple Superman Flicker rings and other Lenticular rings including iconic Hollywood movie monsters and the Munsters. Included are premium vintage rings from notable space age and ace pilot characters Buck Rogers, Space Patrol,
Tom Corbett, Captain Video, Sky King, Captain Midnight, and others, as well as a wide selection of Western Cowboy Premium rings from Straight Arrow; Hopalong Cassidy; The Lone Ranger; and a rare 1935 Tom Mix Premium ring, one of six known to the collecting world. Other character rings in the Dec. 30 session include Mickey Mouse; The Phantom; Uncle Creepy; L i t tle O r p h a n A n n i e ; H o w d y Doody; Todd McFarlane’s Spawn in 10-carat gold; and promotional rings from Kelloggs, Super Puff Popcorn, Mister Softee, Kool
Aid and others. Session two, which will conclude on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 3 p.m., includes 143 lots. Highlights are a rare 1941 Superman Secret Chamber Premium ring; Superman Crusader Premium ring; and numerous other premium rings NIP or in original mailing boxes, including Post Cereal Fireball Twig, Jack Armstrong, Frank Buck, Roy Rogers, Quisp Quake, Lucky Charms, and Lone Ranger, among others. Multiple 1976 D.C. comics super hero rings, including Super Man, Batman, Robin, Continued on page 8
A Northwood “Acorn Burrs” aqua opal carnival glass punch bowl set sold for $90,240 at Tom Hall Auctions.
Carnival Glass Punch Bowl Set Achieves $90,240
Tom Hall Auctions Sold Rarity On Dec. 2 By Karl Pass Tom Hall Auctions based in Schnecksville, Pa., sold a rare Northwood “Acorn Burrs” aqua opal carnival glass punch bowl set Continued on page 8
Two-Day Americana And Country Store Advertising Auction
This is a 1948 brass Superman Tim Store ring.
The 1935 Tom Mix Premium ring is one of six known.
Conestoga Auction Company To Hold Large Sale On Jan. 9 And 10 By Karl Pass On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9 and 10, Conestoga Auction, a division of Hess Auction Group, will hold a two-day Americana and Country Store Advertising Auction. There will be more than 1,100 Continued on page 11
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . The 1940s Superman Crusader Premium ring is expected to garner attention.
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . Here is a 10-carat gold Todd McFarlane Spawn Premium ring.
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 7 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 8
FEATURE RESULTS: “Honeymoon Car” Sails To $233,700 At Morphy’s - Page 2
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11
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Robot-Driven Toy “Honeymoon Car” Sails To $233,700 At Morphy’s Vintage Halloween “Lettuce Man” Candy Container Brings $20,910 In Toys And Holiday Collectibles Sale
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Morphy’s Nov. 11 to 13 Toys “Honeymoon Car” led a stel- even more so when con- lithographed box added a Tom Sage Sr., tremendous amount to the figure sold and General Collectibles Auc- lar 1,375-lot auction lineup sidering one lithographed its desirability factor, f o r $ 8 6 , 2 0 0 robot serves as the driver, tion launched a sweet hon- that totaled $1.66 million. perhaps even doubling against an estimate eymoon trip for a Japanese Made by ET (Japan), the while the other rides along the value of the elusive of $30,000 to $60,000. robot car that soared to an silver convertible was com- as a passenger in the backpostwar gem. The box lid Morphy’s toy sales have astronomical winning bid of plete and all original, with seat, engrossed in a TV is lavishly illustrated in full become known as a source $233,700. Extraordinarily rare a blue windshield, large s c re e n b roa d cas tcolor, with a depiction of the for vintage sports cards. and possibly one of only two grille and tail fins typical ing an outerspace sleek convertible against a In this sale, top money was known that retain their orig- of mid-century American scene. Not exactly setting reminiscent of Chica- paid for a complete set of inal pictorial boxes, the sen- cars. Why it is known in the a l o v e m a t c h . go’s Lake Shore Drive. The lot 1959 Topps baseball cards. sational fantasy toy known toy collecting hobby as the U n d o u b t attracted 37 bids before sell- Totaling 572 cards, approxito space toy collectors as the “Honeymoon Car” is unclear, edly, the ing to an American buyer for mately 80 percent of which colorful almost three times its high have already been graded, estimate. the selection included such Another visitor from a highlights as a Willie Mays faraway galaxy, a rare Yone- All-Star card No. 563 in PSA zawa (Japan) battery-op- Mint 9 condition and approxerated Jupiter Robot imately 35 Hall of Famers arrived with its original in PSA NM to Mint 8 pictorial box with condition, includall inserts and its ing a No. 10 Mickey correct plastic Mantle and No. remote control. 514 Bob Gibson The toy showed rookie card. A set n o c r a c k i n g that took the origwhatsoever to inal owner years its dome and was o f d e d i c a t e d This rare vintage Halloween “Lettuce PUBLISHER: Jocelyn Engle graded Excellent to s e a r c h i n g t o Man” lamp-form candy container with Near Mint. Its line complete, it sold candle holder was a highlight in the EDITOR: Karl Pass o f p r o v e n a n c e w e l l a b o v e i t s holiday collectible “veggie people” kpass@antiquesandauctionnews.net i n c l u d e d t h e high estimate for category. The composition piece 717-278-1404 name of a vision- $67,650. Another fashioned as a lamp with facial details ary in robot and f i n d f o r s o m e carved into the shade’s design, original space toy collect- lucky bidder was facial inserts, 5 inches high, in excellent DISPLAY SALES: Tim Moore ing: the late Robert a rare 1955 Topps condition, entered with a $2,000 to tmoore-ant@engleonline.com Lesser. This fine exam- b a s e b a l l c e l l o $6,000 pre-sale estimate, and sold for 717-492-2534 ple of a coveted, boxed pack graded PSA $20,910. Jupiter sold at the mid- 6 . O n e o f f e w CLASSIFIEDS: point of its estimate examples known and in NM s u p e r h e ro e s , a ca . 1 94 0 1-800-800-1833, ext 6022 range for $29,520. condition, it sold near the M a r x S u p e r m a n R o l l antiquesnews@engleonline.com A fellow who knows top of its estimate range for o v e r P l a n e w a s o f f e re d together with its colorful, everything about toys, $33,600. SUBSCRIPTION & CIRCULATION: Santa Claus, made his From the world of Continued on page 4 717-492-2556 presence known in the form of a turnAntiques & Auction News is distributed at shops, of-the-20th-censhows, markets and auctions throughout the tury 4-foot-tall VilMid-Atlantic region. leroy & Boch terracotta figure. T h e t h re e - d i ADVERTISING DEADLINE: mensional depicThe Villeroy & Boch Every Thursday at 11 A.M. 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Collector Anecdotes And Antics
Funko Goes POP And Proves Why You Can Not Manufacture A True Collectible me, around this same time, way since the rise of Beanie hoops to be able to get the into the secondary market uses and can be appreciated modern era comic books were Babies. Modern era sports item in question at retail or while starry-eyed speculators and experienced by multiple also considered to be a sure- cards manufacturers learned pay an increased markup on and Pop lovers would pay a generations. Funko Pops just fire investment with the rise their lesson from what is now the secondary market. One substantial premium to get sat there, remained factory in popularity of Tim Burton’s known as the junk wax era. such company that helped them. And over the next few sealed, and took up space newest comic book movie, This was a forgettable period facilitate a massive specu- years, this worked well. How- until they could one day be “Batman.” When “Batman” in the sports card hobby lative craze for their prod- ever, by the time the pan- resold for a profit. stormed into theaters in during which manufactur- ucts was Funko. Funko was demic hit, the company made I h av e w r i t te n a b o u t 1989, it brought with it mas- ers of all types produced so a novelty toy company that some bad business decisions Fu n k o Po p s e x te n s i v e l y sive interest in modern era many cards that many are was founded in 1998 but hit and started overproduc- before, and one argument comic books. Companies like still available to buy today worldwide success later with ing product to appease Wall that I keep encountering with Marvel, DC, Image, and many by the case for pennies on its Funko Pop line. Funko Street (Funko is a publicly the pro-Funko Pop crowd is others were all too eager to the dollar. Today, the world of Pops are vinyl toy figurines traded company). By 2022, that they are based on poptake advantage of this surge sports cards is dominated by with an oversized head that the company announced ular licensed franchises and in popularity. By the early just a few prominent compa- are based on popular char- plans to destroy a portion of have unlimited appeal as a 1990s, the writing was already nies, and they learned from acters from various pop their inventory due to a lack result. The problem with this on the wall that this too was a these mistakes of yesteryear. culture franchises. There of sales. The writing was on thinking is that we have seen Manufactured scarcity is are Funko Pops based on the wall, and consumers were this play out before with PEZ, massive speculative bubble, and I again learned another now the anecdote to over- “Star Wars,” obscure tele- tiring of the deformed vinyl and if you look at the values By Shawn Surmick production. This is where a vision shows, video games, figurines that can still be of even vintage PEZ dispensvaluable lesson. It is at this point that I manufacturer of a modern “Pokemon,” and even comic seen on clearance at major ers, you will see for the most I was lucky enough to start would love to tell you this era baseball card may create book characters. retailers today. part, they cost the same as learning the antiques and col- was the final lesson I needed a single unique card and have Funko Pops first came According to the com- they did in the 1990s. It’s a lectibles trade in my teenage to learn, but fate had other it autographed by the player, on the scene in 2010, and pany’s most recent SEC fil- dead collectible. My advice years. This was back at a time plans. By 1994, the world then randomly place it in unfortunately to a new gen- ings, Funko is in trouble. With for anyone wanting to know when the modern era collect- turned their attention to cute blind packs of trading cards. eration of consumers who about $241 million in debt and why items like this make ibles trade was entrenched in deformed under-stuffed chil- When the lucky purchaser apparently didn’t study what declining sales, the company bad long-term investments several prominent specula- dren’s toys known as Beanie opens the pack and finds a happened to the second- has said they may not last is to do what I did and learn tive bubbles. I fondly remem- Babies. Luckily, I was armed card like this, he or she can ary market values of Beanie another year. Incidentally, from this experience. Who ber trading pack fresh base- with the knowledge I gained usually sell it on the second- Babies or PEZ dispensers, Ty, makers of Beanie Babies, knows, you might just find a ball cards on the school play- from several key people in ary market for an extremely they managed to capture die- are still in business turning passion and career in one of ground when I was in grade the antiques and collectibles high market price because it hard fans. As anyone who out new products. So what the greatest businesses ever, school. Back then, we were trade who taught me why my is truly a one-of-a-kind col- works in corporate America exactly went wrong here? For the antiques and collectibles sure the value of those cards baseball cards and comic lectible. Sports cards manu- will tell, everyone knows that starters, you can’t manufac- trade! Always remember that would continue to go up and books from the late 1980s facturers have been using this millennial-age coworker who ture a collectible. The closest knowledge combined with an up, and we would all be driv- and ‘90s would most likely gimmick for decades now, and never has money for lunch, we can come to this is what open mind equals power! ing exotic European cars just never be worth much. Most with the rise of third-party but has a cubicle filled with current sports cards manuwith the profits we made of the collectible world went card grading services, it has factory-sealed Funko Pops facturers are doing by creShawn Surmick has been from selling them. Sadly, and mad for these little stuffed been a boon for the industry. that were never taken out of ating one-of-a-kind unique an avid collector since the rather quickly I may add, the critters! During these formiThe concept of mass- their original packaging. By a u to g ra p h e d ca rd s , a n d age of 12. He currently resides bubble ended, and I got my dable years, I finally learned produced scarcity is not lim- 2012, the company strategi- even that is inherently risky. in his hometown of Boyerfirst taste of what happens why no one company can ever ited to just trading cards cally started to release lim- Another issue Funko had is town, Pa., and is a passionate when a speculative bubble manufacture a true organic though. Toy manufactur- ited-edition chase Pops that not understanding that one collector of antiques and colgoes pop. collectible and have it hold ers have long sought to pro- had production runs in the day consumers would tire lectibles. His articles focus on It was from this experience value over the long term. duce limited-edition chase low thousands. Smart spec- of their product. Funko Pops various topics affecting the that I set out to learn how this The modern era collect- products that require con- ulators in this market sought were not innovative like a marketplace. happened. Unfortunately for ibles trade has come a long sumers to jump through to quickly flip these items Lego set that has multiple
Three Million Dollar Gift Will Establish Curator Of Folk Art Position
Patrons Stewart Stender And Deborah Davenport Provided Gift To American Folk Art Museum The American Folk Art immediately, the inauguThe establishment of of American art and cul- reimagining of historic rep- of reinterpretation in the Museum (AFAM) recently ral recipient of the new title this position marks one of ture as celebrations com- resentation of American 21st century. The creation announced the creation of will be Emelie Gevalt who, the most significant individ- mence next year for Ameri- folk art and artists at the of the Deborah Davenport the Deborah Davenport and as Deborah Davenport and ual financial contributions ca’s 250th anniversary. The institutional level and set and Stewart Stender curaStewart Stender curator of S te wa r t S te n d e r d e p u t y in the history of the Amer- bicentennial in 1976 marked forward new ways for the tor of folk art position profolk art position, made pos- director and chief curato- ican Folk Art Museum. The a watershed moment in the public to understand Amer- vides critical funding for the sible thanks to a landmark rial and program officer, will newly named role joins sev- history of American folk ica’s artistic history. Now, long-term evolution of the $3 million gift from longtime continue her oversight of eral other named positions art and its interpretation w i t h t h e 2 5 0 t h a n n i v e r- public’s understanding of AFAM patrons and support- the museum’s historical art at the museum, including by scholars and the public. sary on the horizon, histor- historical American folk art ers Deborah Davenport and collections as curator of folk the Becky and Bob Alexan- The 200th anniversary pro- ical American folk art will through scholarly research Stewart Stender. Effective art. der director and CEO, held vided an opportunity for a once again be the focus Continued on page 4 by Jason T. Busch, which was established in 2022 by patrons and art collectors Becky and Bob Alexander of Rogers, Ark. The naming of the curaIn The Historic tor of folk art position is a timely commitment to his“White Barn” torical American folk art. As the American Folk Art Museum reopened recently Bank Barn offering with “An Ecology of Quilts: 15,000 Sq. Ft. of The Natural History of AmerQuality Antiques, ican Textiles” (Sept. 26, 2025, to March 1, 2026), following Primitives, a planned closure for the Estate Furniture, most significant renovations with Appropriate 878 Baltimore Pike (Rt. 1) at its Lincoln Square home, Accessories & Smalls. CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 the announcement of this 726 North Hanover Street, gift reinforces the museum’s Open 10-5 Wednesday Thru Sunday Phone 610-388-2000 importance as a leader in Fax 610-388-2720 17013 the presentation and pro-
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Morphy
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profusely-illustrated orig- its back fins, and its condi- Soldier Auctions (OTSA). As Christmas and Halloween collectible was estimated at inal box. The toy itself was tion was graded Excellent. It the new steward of auctions goodies. A rare composition $2,000 to $6,000, but after a also all original, including sold for $5,412 against a pre- co n d u c te d fo r t h e OTSA Halloween “Lettuce Man” battle that drove in 44 bids, sale estimate of $1,200 to brand, Morphy’s allocated candy container shaped as a it turned out the lights at a $1,800. 500 lots of military and civil- lamp with a built-in candle whopping $20,910. AdditionM o r p h y ’ s t e a m w a s ian sets, figures and acces- holder proved irresistible. ally, a group lot of eight Halpleased to welcome the sories to the day three ses- Its esoteric design included loween jack-o-lanterns in worldwide contingent of toy sion. A boxed W Britain 12th facial figures carved into the various colors with a variety soldier collectors who, for Lancers “Prince of Wales lamp’s shade, with trans- of expressions sold for $9,225 decades, had followed the Own” Set No. 4 with bugler lucent paper-insert-cov- against an estimate of $1,200 late Ray Haradin’s Old Toy and officer figures, manu- ered eyes, nose and toothy to $2,500. factured 1893-96, sold for smile that had survived many For further information, $5,904 against an estimate decades in fine, undamaged visit www.morphyauctions. of $2,500 to $3,500. condition. A prize for any col- com. Holiday collectors were lector of Halloween antiques All images courtesy of “all in” on 61 lots of vintage or “veggie people,” the rare Morphy Auctions.
This extraordinarily rare ET (Japan) tin friction “Honeymoon” robot car, one of possibly only two in existence that retain their original pictorial boxes, stole the show. The silver convertible with blue windshield, large grille and tail fins typical of midcentury American cars, lithographed robot driver plus robot passenger in back seat, was complete, all-original, including hubcaps. Box lid artistically depicts car in full color against setting reminiscent of Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive. It sold for $233,700 against an estimate of $40,000 to $80,000.
A 1955 Topps baseball cello pack graded PSA 6, one of few examples known, NM condition, realized near the top of its estimate range for $33,600.
The W. Britain (England) 12th Lancers “Prince of Wales Own” Set No. 4, ca. 1893-96, with bugler and officer, sold for $5,904 against an estimate of $2,500 to $3,500.
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as a capstone to a 25-year Museum, the Rhode Island friendship with Jason Busch, Historical Society, and the Continued from page 3 established on first meeting Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and public exhibition pro- him when he was a curator Folk Art Museum at Colonial gramming at the American at the Minneapolis Institute Williamsburg. Their philanthropic supFolk Art Museum for years to of Art. For more than 40 years, port of institutions whose come. Fu n d e d b y l o n g t i m e Davenport and Stender have missions are near and dear patrons Deborah Daven- immersed themselves in the to them also includes sigport and Stewart Stender, history of American folk art. nificant financial contriwho are based in Minneap- Both are members of the butions to the Mystic Seaolis, Minn., the dedication of American Folk Art Society, a port Museum in Connecticut this role encapsulates their grant-making membership and the Minneapolis Instilifelong commitment to his- organization founded in tute of Art, where Davenport This ca. 1940 Marx Superman Rollover Plane with colorful and profusely-illustrated original torical American folk art, as 1978 to foster understanding and Stender established box, including back fins, in excellent condition, sold for $5,412 against a pre-sale estimate well as their longtime sup- and appreciation of histori- endowments dedicated to of $1,200 to $1,800. port of the American Folk cal American folk art. Their the acquisition of historical passion is reflected in the American folk art. Art Museum. Among their “When we first met contributions to AFAM, Dav- impressive and wide-rangenport and Stender have ing collection they built over m o re t h a n t w o d e ca d e s provided critical support to decades, spanning numer- ago, I knew Deb and Stew exhibitions, such as “Ameri- ous categories and areas, were kindred spirits, and I can Weathervanes: The Art of from furniture and portraits have always been deeply the Winds” (June 23, 2021, to and miniatures to weath- impressed by their unwavJan. 2, 2022), which was the e r va n e s a n d w a te rco l o r ering commitment to historfirst exhibition in more than memorials. Works from their ical American folk art. As the four decades to highlight collection have been exhib- nation’s museum of folk and the beauty, historical signif- ited at various museums self-taught art, AFAM is honicance, and technical virtu- nationwide, and they have ored to receive such an hisosity of American weather- also made significant dona- toric and transformative gift vanes created from the late tions of works of art from that will further our position 18th to the early 20th cen- their collection, including as the leading forum for the turies. This gift also serves gifts to the American Folk Art presentation and interpretation of folk art,” said Jason T. Busch, Becky and Bob Alexander director and CEO. “We are extremely proud to support the American Folk Art Museum with this gift, as it reflects our shared commitment to the importance of folk art in preserving cultural heritage and inspiring future generations of enthusiasts. Folk art speaks to the creativity and resilience of our communities, and we could think of no better partner than AFAM in ensuring the celebration and appreciation of A complete set of 1959 Topps baseball cards (572), approximately 80 percent of which have folk art continues to flour- been graded, with highlights such as Willie Mays All-Star card No. 563 in PSA Mint 9 condition ish,” remarked Deborah Dav- and approximately 35 Hall of Famers in PSA NM to Mint 8 condition, including No. 10 Mickey enport and Stewart Stender. Mantle card, sold above high estimate for $67,650. Stewart Stender and Deborah Davenport
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H.K. Keller Real Estate to be treated, and keep the and Auctions proudly cel- main thing the main thing. ebrates its 65th anniverHarold’s early auctions sary, a milestone rooted in were small, community-cenfamily, faith, integrity, and a tered events selling furlifelong passion sparked by niture, household goods, a single childhood moment. and farms where neighbors The story began in 1941, gathered and kids played. when a young boy named But they were never just Harold Keller stood in a farm sales. They were moments of field watching an auction transition in people’s lives, that would change his life. and Harold believed deeply He was captivated not only in walking beside families by the rhythm and excite- with honesty, respect, and ment of the auctioneer’s compassion. voice but by an extraordiAs H.K. Keller expanded nary sight: the auctioneer into real estate, personal landed his airplane right in property auctions, municthe field before the sale. ipal asset sales, and spe- Harold Keller in 1960 But what stayed with cialty services, that same Harold even more than the spirit remained the founairplane or the fast talk was dation. Today, the company a simple act of kindness: At is led by Harold’s son, Tim the end of the sale, the auc- Keller, alongside the third tioneer called out to a group generation, Mike Keller and of boys, telling them to get Andy Keller. anything they wanted from Mike Keller leads the the food stand and he would growth of real estate and pay for it. a u c t i o n s e r v i ce s a c ro s s That day planted a seed Pennsylvania with innovaof calling and generosity tive marketing, transparent that would grow into the processes, and results-oricompany now known as H.K. ented strategies rooted in Keller, established in 1960 customer experience. when Harold and his wife Andy Keller leads the packed their station wagon, Fundraising Auction Team, drove 1,041 miles from Mount now partnering with more Joy, Pa., to Mason City, Iowa, than 70 nonprofit organizaand enrolled at the Reisch tions each year and helping Auction College. Within the them raise millions to supyear, Harold began building port missions, scholarships, a business founded on three community development, Tim Keller recently gave a presentation about H.K. Keller’s 65 simple principles that still and life-changing initiatives. years in business. guide the company today: Through high-energy beneEnjoy what you do, treat fit auctions, the Fundraising Continued on page 8 people the way you want
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In Frederick, Md. one of the museum’s great- tion in the Museum’s EuroLauder was a visionary includes paintings, sculp- dational years. By the midest patrons and champions. pean Painting and Sculpture philanthropist and collec- tures, and works on paper 1980s, he had refined his colThe Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Galleries presents a signif- tor who, throughout his life, encompassing some of the lecting scope to four artists Collection, which was prom- icant selection of paintings combined a love of art with most revolutionary works of central to the development of ised to the museum in 2013, and sculptures of the four a deep commitment to nour- the 20th century. Cubism: Georges Braque, Juan “Avid and inquisitive with Gris, Fernand Léger, and Pablo has been fully accessioned pioneering Cubists, Georges ishing the legacy of public into The Met collection this Braque, Juan Gris, Fernand institutions. His belief that a keen eye, Lauder developed Picasso. Gifts of his unparyear. Distinguished by its Léger, and Pablo Picasso, art should be shared with an exceptional connoisseur- alleled collections, matched quality, focus, and depth, placing them in dialogue with the widest possible audience ship that led him to assemble only by his incredible generone of the most outstanding osity, have forever changed collections of early 20th-cen- the holdings of many museFurniture tury art in private hands,” said ums in the United States. Art & Prints Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Lauder’s legacy at The Advertising • Textiles Kellen French director and Met reflects his philanthropic CEO. “His extraordinary gift spirit and passion for the arts ���������������������� to The Met of over 90 Cubist and art institutions. Over four Records • Pottery masterworks has solidified decades, he supported the • Civil War Items the museum’s status as a museum through major gifts major center for the study of of art and the endowment of modern art. We are honored curatorial positions, as well 5862 Urbana Pike by the opportunity to share as contributions to conserva(Rt. 355 So.) these incredible works of art tion, curatorial research, and Frederick, MD with the public and look for- publications. Mr. Lauder also oldgloryantiques.com ward to highlighting the col- donated to The Met a collecOpen Daily 10-6 lection in the museum’s Tang tion of over 500 19th-century Open Daily Wing for Modern and Contem- American literary posters and “Late” Thursdays 10-6 porary Art, opening in 2030, important works of contem‘til 8 pm and continuing the important porary American art. scholarly and collaborative For more information, work of the Leonard A. Lauder visit www.metmuseum.org. Research Center for Modern Installation view of the Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, established by Mr. Lauder and a group of Met Trustees.” Art. Photo by Hyla Skopitz, courtesy of The Met. Leonard Lauder’s dedication to collecting began in childhood, with picture postcards, and expanded over time to include art posters; 19th- and 20th-century works on paper, especially those of Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt; and, ultimately, AMAZING TREASURES FROM the masterworks of Cubism, which he began collecting in 1980. In every genre he pursued, Lauder combined intelToys, Books, Records, Open every Saturday lectual curiosity with a disVintage Clothing, Furniture, & Sunday 8am-4pm By Karl Pass of the regional style, which The cooler is in master- cerning eye and an abidRacing Collectibles, showcases Hamilton’s artistic class status by one of West- ing respect for scholarship. www.MorningSunPA.com & Much, Much More! ern Pennsylvania’s most Lauder’s particular passion A new discovery to Amer- abilities. 5309 Lincoln Highway William H. 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Gold & silver jewelry, various advertising jugs, crocks, antiques, 1950s ESSO Petroleum advertising “mascot”, vintage cross stitch sampler, Sterling silver flatware, 1950s painted wooden restaurant sign & more!
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Primitives galore! Rare & unusual items! Pie safes, sleigh bells, rocking butter churns, redware, cast iron items, tables, old teddy bears, & much more!
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cheer to treasure. “Theme” imagination runs rampant. mass-produced imports, they collectibles, including “Post- inquiries (or Christmas greettrees (such as all red bows) T h a t i m a g i n a t i o n remain both readily avail- war Pop,” a collection of his ings) to donaldbrian@msn. Continued from page 7 had their day in the dec- extended to items that car- able and relatively inexpen- columns. Please address com. cone-shaped, or any shape orating sun, but the most ried the Christmas tree theme sive. Most (other than musiimaginable, these are color- popular Christmas trees throughout the house. There cals) are under $30, so you fully fragile bits of Christmas are those where decorating are Christmas-tree-shaped can snag a sleighful without serving dishes, mid-century asking Santa for a loan. ashtrays, table trees made Now, let’s see. . . who of everything from ceramic wants to help me untangle and glass, to shells, bottle these lights? brushes, and pine cones. A Happy Holidays! 1958 holiday homemaking Photo Associate: Hank magazine even suggested a Kuhlmann. do-it-yourself “Spiral Tree.” All photos by DonIts basic components: a dog ald-Brian Johnson, except as dish, a pie tin, and plenty of noted. eight-gauge copper wire. Donald-Brian Johnson As most vintage tree- is the co-author of numerthemed décor pieces were ous books on design and
The Nativity scene, framed in a wood Christmas tree, is from Germany and stands 9 inches high.
“Musical Cats and Elves,” is a 1940s holiday music box crafted from varied components. The Christmas tree is made of stiffened cellophane strips and stands 10.5 inches high.
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With enough imagination, almost anything is possible. The Christmas tree craft project was constructed entirely of costume jewelry, framed, 18 by 22 inches. Photo by Hank Kuhlmann.
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Although this tree, 18 inches tall, dates from the 1960s, lighted ceramic Christmas trees are enjoying a modern resurgence. Photo by Hank Kuhlmann.
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Yuengling Trains & Trucks; Lionel, Weaver, Atlas, K-line et.al.; 100s of Military themed scale model Kits; Trading cards by Fleer, Topps, et al, from 50s into 90s, of many types and ROOKIES; Die Casts by Ertl, CAT, Corgi, Bantam, et al; 100s of books, many specific to military events from Civil War through Desert Storm; Craftsman, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley Hand & Power Tools. Many items NEW! Complete listing w/ photos @ AuctionZip.com #1242, under DIETRICH’S Auction Service (570) 573-0411. Terms are cash or PA check Estate of Martin Pranscavage Auctioneers: Edwin Dietrich (3936-L) & Lynn Dietrich (1464-L) CLIP & SAVE
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This is a stained glass and metal tree standing 6 inches high.
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lots from multiple consignors during the two days, including general store advertising and displays, brewery signs, veterinary advertising cabinets, quilts, coverlets, painted primitives and Amer- This is an antique carved oak hearth broom with long shaped handle (some age splits) with icana. Among the notable shaved broom head, 19th century. Twisted oak shavings keep it tied together, which have consignments include items loosened over time. It will be estimated at $1,500 to $2,000. from the late Dean Getz collection of Wrightsville, Pa., “Quickel Wagon,” refers to and the late James Hoffman the area where it was found. Michael Quickel and his wife, collection of Mount Joy, Pa. Among the expected high- Barbara, were early settlers lights will be a rare Fox Head who sold the land upon which Lager Beer illuminated bar a n Eva n ge l ical Lu t h e ran halo sign. The ca. 1930-40 Church was built in 1770. illuminated sign, with Price The log church was named Brothers maker’s label on Quickel Evangelical Lutheran reverse, retains strong colors. Church. Later, a brick church Another lot deserving was built, which still stands. mention is a documented The toolbox was sold by Racconestoga wagon box. Discov- coon Creek Antiques to colOne of the many highlights of this auction is this documented ered in the 1960s by author lector Ed Reiner. Upon his conestoga wagon toolbox. This toolbox was discovered in and collector George Shum- passing, it was purchased by the 1960s by author and collector George Shumway along way, along with the rest of the present consignor. The with the rest of the wagon in a barn located in Dover, Pa. the wagon in a barn located hardware showcases the artThe wagon and box are pictured on page 81 of his book in Dover, Pa., the wagon and istry of the blacksmith’s work. “Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850” published in 1968. There are box were pictured in his book A pair of wrought iron hearts scattered wear and losses to the paint with age cracks, and “Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850” flank the center hasp, acting the estimate will be $4,000 to $6,000. published in 1968. The par- as embellishment to the ticular wagon, called the lid. Wrought iron bands and
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The Fox Head Lager Beer illuminated bar halo sign dates ca. rosehead nails provide both Very collectible today, 1930-40s, with Price Brothers maker’s label on reverse, some decoration and support to especially for country kitchslight wear, spotting and staining, untested. It was estimated the box. A Prussian blue paint ens and open hearths, are at $800 to $1,000. covers earlier coats of paint. early shaved oak hearth Copies of the book and other brooms. A choice period documentation are included. example is in this sale with One of the real joys of long shaped oak handle (some age splits) with the Holiday Season shaved broom head and is the opportunity to twisted oak shavings to keep say Thank You and to it tied together. Online bidding will be through both wish you the very best Live Auctioneers and HiBid. for the New Year The live auction will be held at the Conestoga Auction Wehrly’s Auction Gallery at 768 Graystone Service, Inc. Road, Manheim, Pa. 4067 Snyder Road Friday’s session will begin “Timeless quality never Glen Rock, PA 17327 at 9 a.m., and Saturday’s will goes out of style. ” 717-235-4146 start at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ANTIQUES & AUCTION NEWS will be provided by Hess Auction Group, on Saturday only, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Food will be available for purchase ANOTHER HUGE SALE AT both days. For additional details, call SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA’S BEST AUCTION 717-898-7284 or visit www. hessauctiongroup.com.
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1506 Centre Turnpike, 17961 FIREARMS: Winchester Mod. 68 22LR Rifle, H&R Topper M48 20ga Shotgun, Marlin Mod. 80 22 Rifle, Winchester 270 22LR Rifle, S&W Topbreak 32 cal. Revolver, Llama 40 cal. Pistol. Much Ammo, Reloading Equipment. FURNITURE: Oak China Cabinet & Rolltop Desk, Marble Pedestal, Curio Cabinets, Card Catalog Cabinet, Map Cabinet, King Size Mattress & Bed Set. JEWELRY: Much 18K & 14K Jewelry, Sterling, 100’s of Costume Lots incl. Estate & Tray Lots & Full Jewelry Boxes; Pocket Watches. COINS: Morgan & Peace Dollars, Silver Eagles, Barber Halves, Qtrs. & Dimes, Seated Lib. Dime, Indian Cents, Coin Books. ANTIQUE/VINTAGE: Blowmolds incl. Don Featherstone Gnome, Pottery incl. Breininger & MEL, Family Bibles incl. 1866, Much Pyrex incl. Nesting Bowl Sets, Milk Bottles, German Medals, Bayonet, Helmets, Light Fixtures, LP’s incl. Beatles, 70s & 80s TV Guides, Hall’s Poppy incl. Melody Teapot, Michael Jackson Branded Sunglasses. TOYS: Masudaya Modern Toys Batt Op Tin Litho Motorcycle & Driver, Vint. GI Joe, Marbles, Trains, KISS Gene Simmons Destroyer Doll. VIDEO GAMES: Consoles incl. Nintendo Switch, 3DS XL, 2DS, Wii; Games incl. Switch, N64, PS2, PS3, Wii. SPORTS: Baseball Cards incl. 1950’s, Autographs, Refractor Cards; Berra & Camponella Exhibit Cards. COLLECTIBLES: Pokemon Cards, Celebrity & Baseball Exhibit Cards incl. Marilyn Monroe, Stamps, Longaberger Baskets incl. Collectors Club Minis, Art Glass, Watch Fobs. INSTRUMENTS: Saxophone, Acoustic Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Harmonica Collection, Drum Sets, Piano. OTHER ITEMS: Lifesize Halloween Animated Animal Mounts incl. Deer Faun, Snowshoe Hare, Groundhog; Mattresses, Bicycles, Exercise Equipment, Fire Pit, Wheelchairs, Appliances incl. Stainless Fridge & Stacked Washer/Dryer Combo., Recurve Bows incl Bear, Fishing Rods, Reels, Lures; Fossils. No Personal Checks:
OCEAN LINER MEMORABILIA china, glassware, silver, paper, souvenirs, posters or models. Cunard, French Line, White Star Line, Italian Line, etc. 607-768-8740
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Here is a pair of Mission Orange Tin Litho advertising five cent door push plates. A popular brand for collectors, they were found together and are being sold as a pair. Both are marked “PB-767-S, Printed In USA” on bottom edge. They each have great color, minor surface dirt, scratches and edge wear. One has two parallel scratches in the name Mission, one being fairly deep. The estimate will be $500 to $600.
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