Antiques & Auction News - January 30, 2026

FRIDAY JANUARY 30, 2026 • VOL. 56, NO. 4

The Met To Showcase One Of Art History’s Greatest Figures

Italian Renaissance Genius Raphael Gets First Major International Loan Exhibition In The U.S.

“Raphael: Sublime Poetry,” on view Sunday, March 29, to Sunday, June 28, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will be the first comprehensive, international loan exhibition in the United States on Raphael (Raffaello di Giovanni Santi; 1483-1520), considered one of the greatest artists of all time. This landmark exhibition will explore the full breadth of his life and career, from his origins in Urbino to his prolific years in Florence, where he began to emerge as a peer to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to his final decade at the papal court in Rome. Bringing together more than 200 of Raphael’s most important drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative arts from public and private collections around the world, the exhibition will offer a fresh perspective on this defining figure of the Italian Renaissance, presenting his renowned master pieces alongside rarely seen trea sures to reveal an extraordinarily creative mind.

The presenting sponsor of the exhibition is Morgan Stanley. Major funding is provided by Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst and Jessie and Charles Price. Significant support is provided by the Richard Riney Family Foundation, the Ing Foundation, and Anthony

Raphael’s (Raffaello di Giovanni Santi) (Italian, 1483-1520) “The Virgin and Child with Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape (The Alba Madonna),” ca. 1509-11, is an oil-on-canvas (transferred from wood) at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Andrew W. Mellon collection (1937.1.24), courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington.

W.and Lulu C. Wang. Additional support is provided by Julie and David Tobey, Barbara A. Wolfe, Gilbert and Ildiko Butler, and Ann M. Spruill and Daniel H. Cantwell.

“This unprecedented exhibition will offer a groundbreaking look at the brilliance and legacy of Raphael, a true titan of the Italian Renaissance,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French director and chief executive officer. “Visitors will have an exceptionally rare opportunity to experience the breathtaking range of his creative genius through some of the artist’s most iconic and seldom loaned works from around the globe, many never before shown together.”

Among the highlights will be “The Virgin and Child with Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape (The Alba Madonna)” from the National Gallery of Art, one of the most emblematic examples of Raphael’s mastery over High Renaissance ideals of harmony and classical beauty, which will be united with his preparatory drawings from the Museum of Fine Arts, “Lille,” and “Portrait of Baldassarre Castiglione,” now in the Louvre, widely regarded as one of the greatest portraits of the High Renaissance.

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Historic Rock Ford Announces Inaugural Antique Show

Wyndham Lancaster Resort And Convention Center To Host On Oct. 10 To 12

Historic Rock Ford, one of Pennsylvania’s important 18th-century historic sites, is pleased to announce the launch of the Historic Rock Ford Antique Show, a new annual destination for collectors, designers, and antique enthusiasts. The inaugural show will take place Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Oct. 10, 11, and 12, at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center located at 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pa.

Featuring more than 60 distinguished dealers from across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the Historic Rock Ford Antique Show will present an exceptional

selection of fine American and European antique furniture, paintings, decorative objects, fine art, folk art, china, rugs and toys.

The show is produced by Historic Rock Ford, home of the ca. 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the nationally recognized John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts, making it one of the few antique shows in the country presented directly by a historic site dedicated to preserving and interpreting early American craftsmanship.

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By Karl Pass

On day two of a large Country Store, Advertising, and Americana sale held by the Hess Auction Group’s Conestoga Auction Company, this Conestoga wagon toolbox brought a hammer price of $6,000. With 20 percent buyer’s premium, price realized was $7,200. Going to a private collector, this toolbox was discovered in the 1960s by author and noted collector George Shumway along with the rest of the wagon in a barn located in Dover, Pa. The wagon and box are pictured in his book on page 81 of “Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850” published in 1968. The wagon is called the “Quickel Wagon” owing to the area it was discovered. Michael Quickel and his wife, Barbara, were early settlers who sold the land upon which an Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1770. The building was made of logs and was named Quickel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Later, a brick church was built on the site, which still stands. The toolbox was sold by Raccoon Creek Antiques to collector Ed Reiner. Upon his passing, it was purchased by the present

Jeff Jacob’s Action Figure Collection Part IV

Hake’s Series Of Sales Enters Homestretch On Feb. 4

In an auction series that so far has totaled $3.55 million, the Jeff Jacob action figure collection is already enshrined in pop-culture history as one of the hobby’s most bankable of all time. But as New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over,” and this headline-making series still has many more surprises to unveil before the last of the Jacob trove has been sold. Part IV of Jeff’s extraordinary collection of rare “Star Wars” and “GI Joe” figures, “Transformers,” and other collectible treasures will take the spotlight at Hake’s in an auction that closes on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The complete 451-lot catalog is posted in its entirety and available for bidding at www.hakes. com.

Probably few collectors have ever laid eyes on a complete set of 92 “Star Wars” (1977-1985) uncirculated AFA-graded action figures that Kenner released for its “Star Wars,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return Of The

Jedi,” and “The Power Of The Force” toylines. Just such a set is a major highlight of the fourth offering of toys from the Jacob collection. Each loose figure is encapsulated and individually graded by AFA. This auction marks the first time a complete set of its type has ever appeared at auction. As if that were not enough of an enticement, the auction lot also includes a bonus selection of 22 variants, duplicates, and Spanish-language Lili Ledy figures, bringing the total count for this lot to 114 figures. (Note: lot does not include figures released for Droids or Ewoks cartoons.) The estimate is $25,000 to $35,000.

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The most coveted of all production figures in the sale is a “Star Wars” (1978) Double-Telescoping Luke Skywalker 12 Back-C action figure, AFA-graded 85 NM+. At the time of cataloging, only eight “clear blister” examples in AFA 85 grade were registered in the current AFA Population Report, with only three of those eight graded higher than the auction example. In addition to its great rarity and fine condition, Jeff Jacob’s Double-Telescoping Luke Skywalker has the added distinction of being the one illustrated in John Kellerman’s 2003 reference book “Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide For Collectors.” It is entered in the auction with expectations of earning $50,000 to $75,000.

A boxed 16-inch-long Kenner “Star Wars” (1979) Radio-Controlled Jawa Sandcrawler is AFA-graded 85 NM+ and is part of a set that includes an elevator, opening side panel, and original radio control unit. The wireless control enables both forward and “arching” backward movement of the treaded vehicle which, according to “Star Wars” lore, was used by Jawas on the desert planet Tatooine. At the time of cataloging, only seven examples in AFA 85 grade were documented in the AFA Population Report. The one from Jacob’s collection is only the second in its exceptional grade ever to be auctioned by Hake’s. It is expected to achieve a winning bid in the $10,000 to $20,000 range.

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Here is one section from a complete set of 92 “Star Wars” (1977-1985) uncirculated AFAgraded action figures that Kenner released for its “Star Wars,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return Of The Jedi,” “The Power Of The Force” toylines, with the addition of some variants, duplicates and two figures by Lili Ledy (Mexico), 114 figures in total. Each loose figure is encapsulated and individually graded by AFA. This is the first time a complete set of this type has come to auction.

a “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Millennium Falcon Spaceship, graded AFA 85 NM+, represents one of the most sought-after pieces in Kenner’s “Empire Strikes Back” range. Its box describes the contents as: “Sturdy Plastic Spaceship With: ‘Battle Alert’ Action Sound, Folding Landing Gears, Folding Entrance Ramp, Opening Cockpit, Removable Rear Hatch, Secret Hiding Compartment, Space Chess Game Table, Practice ‘Remote’ Ball, Revolving Radar Dish And Clicking Laser Gun With Seat.” It’s a toy that would have provided hours of hands-on amusement for a child, along with a high potential for incurring scuffs and dings along the way. “To find a Falcon in this high condition is unheard of,” said Hake’s general manager, Kelly McClain. “We have never before offered an example of this toy in an 85 NM grade; the AFA Population Report indicates there are only two. We could be in for a surprise on auction day.” The toy is estimated at $10,000 to $20,000.

Another auction entry that was designed to stoke a youngster’s imagination is Kenner’s “Star Wars” Death Star Space Station playset, AFA-graded 85 NM+. Its long list of accessories, as detailed on the box, includes “Working Elevator, Exploding Laser Cannon, Trash Compactor with Moving Wall, Alien Trash Monster, Opening Light Bridge, Trap Door and Rope

Swing To Safety.” McClain noted that it is “very hard to find this toy boxed and in this high grade,” adding that there are “none graded higher” in the current AFA Population Report. The estimate is $10,000 to $20,000.

A “Star Wars: The Power of the Force” (1985) AT-AT Driver, 92 Back, AFA 85 Y-NM+, was issued exclusively in Australia with an encapsulated Warok aluminum coin. Only the AT-AT Driver and Nikto

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A “Star Wars” (1978) Double-Telescoping Luke Skywalker 12 Back-C action figure, AFA 85 NM+, is an expected highlight. At time of cataloging, only eight clear blister examples were recorded in an AFA 85 grade according to current AFA Population Report, with just three graded higher. A highly coveted book example, it appears in “Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide For Collectors” by John Kellerman.

Collector Anecdotes And Antics

It’s In The Bag: Hedge Funds Take Aim At Luxury Collectibles

By Shawn Surmick

Famed Spanish philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it.” And to anyone thinking of starting a hedge fund that invests solely in collectibles, you best heed this advice. To prove this point, please kindly join me as we get in my DeLorean time machine and journey back to the 1980s. This was at a time when rare coins became the darling of Wall Street with the advent of the first third-party coin grading companies. Third-party grading was a true game changer for the industry, and two of the prominent companies are still in business today. You probably know them as the Professional Coin Grading Service, also known as PCGS, and Numismatic Grading Company, known as NGC. Coins were the first collectible to be third-party graded, and as a result of this development, collectors

could confidently trade in these treasures while knowing exactly what they were buying. Up until this point, the market for rare coins was rocked by numerous reports of unethical dealers selling over-graded coins to uneducated buyers. Trusted thirdparty grading revolutionized the industry almost overnight, and now a lot of coins that weren’t actually scarce were in significant demand. This caused a massive speculative frenzy to occur in the market for graded coins. Wall Street took notice, and several brokerage houses got involved and helped convince the average collector on Main Street that rare coins were worth investing in just like mutual funds and traditional financial assets.

During this time, Merrill Lynch launched two funds that catered to the rare coin market. These funds were aptly named the Athena I and the Athena II (fund), and investors were sold promises of high returns. Most people did not understand the risks.

Unfortunately, as the saying goes, the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and quite incidentally, this defined the outcome of these two funds. As could have been predicted by almost anyone versed in the rare coin market at the time, Wall Street bankers did not understand the idiosyncrasies of the market, and unethical dealers sold the funds overpriced coins at the expense of the fund’s

investors. By the early 1990s, investors successfully sued the funds for mismanagement, and Merrill Lynch at the time decided to buy back shares of the funds rather than admit any wrongdoing. Since this time, Wall Street learned a valuable lesson and steered clear of offering direct investments in collectibles, with very few exceptions. Even today, most Wall Street insiders who actively pursue investments in these markets do so through the use of private equity, and more often than not, they take an equity stake in the grading companies and auction companies themselves, rather than choose to create direct investment options in antiques and collectibles themselves.

While it is true that there are some companies out there that do offer fractional ownership of scarce collectibles to investors, these services have for the most part struggled to gain mainstream momentum. For the record, I am not a fan of fractional share investing in the collectibles trade. If you don’t know what this is (and without naming any of the companies that offer this service), these are companies that buy scarce collectibles and offer investors the chance to purchase shares of the item as an investment. So, if the company buys a comic book that they value at around $100,000, they may offer 100 shares costing an investor $1,000 each to own a piece

of that comic book. Unfortunately for the investor, however, if the item does go up in value on the secondary market, all shareholders must vote if the item should be sold, and the profits (if any) will then get redistributed to the investors. The problem I have with this business model is that each investor is being charged management fees and related expenses for the privilege of owning a fraction of these sought-after collectibles. Collectibles in and of themselves are already mostly non-liquid, and as such, this method of investing usually inflates the amount of fees the investor pays while also making the investment even more non-liquid than it already is. A true investor who wants to invest in collectibles can easily do this without having to lock up funds in shares of collectibles that they do not directly own. As such, it is generally the uneducated who fall for the kind of slick marketing these companies use to pull in unsuspecting investors.

That said, what is old is new again, and Wall Street tends to never fully learn from their mistakes. We now have hedge funds that are starting to focus solely on high end luxury collectibles. Case in point, Luxusfunds LLC (www.luxusco.com) is a hedge fund that offers accredited investors a chance to invest in Hermes Birkin Bags. Hermes Birkin Bags became a fashion icon due to the fact that

you cannot just walk into a Hermes retail store and buy a Birkin Bag. You actually have to be invited, and the company limits how many bags they produce and who can buy them. As a result, over the last few years, Birkin Bags have become an asset class reserved for truly affluent celebrities that are lucky enough to be able to purchase them on the primary market, directly through Hermes. For anyone else wanting one of these elegant handmade bags, they must be purchased through the secondary market. High profile auction companies like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Heritage have now become market leaders for anyone willing to spend five to six figures (or more) to own these treasures. Much like the collector’s market for Rolex watches for men, women now have their own luxury collectible that can be treated as an alternate investment.

Luxusfunds LLC was started by Dana Auslander, who is an ex-Blackstone company executive and who also appears to be fascinated by the investment potential of Birkin Bags. The company started two funds devoted to the beloved handbags, and both are currently closed to new investors due to overwhelming demand.

In conclusion, I am always fascinated by these kinds of investments. While it is true that certain investments in the antiques and collectibles trade can have fantastic

The Year 2025 Delivered $2.15 Billion In Sales

Heritage Hits Fifth Consecutive

If 2025 proved anything at Heritage Auctions, it is that a company accustomed to breaking records can still find new ways to surpass its own milestones.

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Sales Record

By year’s end, Heritage posted $2,158,204,321 in total sales, topping 2024’s $1.867 billion result. The company posted its highest annual total in the auction house’s history and the latest of five consecutive record-breaking years. This was not a year defined by a single outlier or momentary surge.

“Every year, we’re reminded that the passion for collecting isn’t cyclical, it’s enduring,” says Steve Ivy, Heritage’s co-founder and CEO. “What made 2025 so extraordinary wasn’t just the final total, but the consistency and depth behind it. It proves Heritage’s strength

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across categories, the highest level of trust from collectors around the world and a shared belief that great objects deserve serious scholarship and global visibility.”

The Moments That Defined the Year.

In July, one of the most evocative symbols in film history crossed the auction block when Charles Foster Kane’s “Rosebud” sled from “Citizen Kane” realized $14.75 million. Long regarded as a cornerstone of American cinema, the sled’s sale instantly became one of the most valuable pieces of movie memorabilia ever sold

at auction and another defining moment for Heritage’s Entertainment category.

A Groundbreaking Year for Comics, Comic Art and Fantasy.

One of the most consequential moments of the year and one that resonated far beyond the comics world arrived in September with the sale of Frank Frazetta’s iconic 1967 “Conan” novel cover painting, widely regarded as a defining image of the character and a cornerstone of modern fantasy art. The painting realized $13.5 million, establishing a new world record auction price for any work by Frazetta and for any

returns (side note: just ask anyone who bought and held rare Pokemon cards over the last few years), there is also a tremendous amount of risk that the financial news media tends to ignore. Here is hoping that LuxusFunds LLC does a better job navigating these risks than the managers of the Athena Funds did back in the 1980s. Judging by the current track record of LuxusFunds (information is readily available on their website), they are already returning profits to their investors, but the market for luxury collectibles can turn on a dime. Rolex watches are a prime example, as during the pandemic they were the hot commodity to buy and sell. Today, the market for a lot of Rolex watches is lukewarm at best. So, what will become of Hermes Birkin Bags? Time will tell, but I certainly urge caution before pursuing something like this as an investment, and in most cases, if you are a well-educated collector, you can easily invest in collectibles without the help of Wall Street. After all, as anyone educated in finance will tell you, Wall Street doesn’t do anything for free, and collectibles are no exception.

Shawn Surmick has been an avid collector since the age of 12. He currently resides in his hometown of Boyertown, Pa., and is a passionate collector of antiques and collectibles. His articles focus on various topics affecting the marketplace.

comic or fantasy artwork sold at auction.

Completed in 1966 and published the following year by Lancer/Ace, the oil-oncanvas, often referred to as “Man Ape,” did more than illustrate Robert E. Howard’s literary hero. It helped transform “Conan” into a visual icon and permanently reset expectations for what popular illustration art could be. The record-setting result extended a remarkable run of Frazetta milestones achieved at Heritage over the past several years and anchored a banner year for Comics and Comic Art, which closed 2025

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Mr. Peanut Cast-Iron Peanut Roaster

Achieves $67,650

Top-Quality Items From Advanced Collections Realized

A ca. 1905 Cretors & Company Model D horsedrawn popcorn wagon soared to $86,100, a late 19th-/early 20th-century owl “Cigar Store” reversepainted glass sign topped out at $68,880, and a ca. 1920 Mr. Peanut “Red” Royal cast-iron peanut roaster realized $67,650 at Morphy’s General Antiques and Adv ertising Auction held Dec. 4 to 6.

Overall, more than 1,500 lots crossed the block in an auction that grossed more than $2.7 million. All prices quoted in this report are inclusive of a 23 percent buyer’s premium, or as stated on Morphy’s website.

Held live at Morphy’s West Coast satellite gallery in Las Vegas, the sale was headlined by the classic advertising, American pop c ulture and coin-op collection of Southern California businessman and ent ertainment industry professional Ray Claridge, with an additional 200-plus lots coming from longtime antique advertising collectors Mike and Darlene

in Orange, Calif., one of the region’s largest advertising and memorabilia showrooms.

He has had a deep involvement in West Coast racing culture for many years and played a major role in taking NASCAR to Japan. His wide-ranging interests, all of which embrace the freewheeling California lifestyle, were captured in their entirety in one big, dazzling collection that traversed the realm of American pop culture from its earliest days to the post-WWII era.

The Cretors popcorn wagon was the top lot of the three days. Cretors & Company was founded in 1885, specializing in popcorn machines and other concession equipment. The horse-drawn cart was first offered in 1905 as a model “D”. The one sold, over 12 feet long, had undergone an extensive restoration.

The owl “Cigar Store” sign was the sale’s runner-up top lot, and for good r eason. It’s one of the best reversepainted glass signs known to exist. Promoting the wide range of cigars sold under the “Owl” brand,

an extraordinary image of a perched owl with the phrase “CIGAR STORE” in large, bold lettering. The sign was housed in its original frame.

The c a. 1920 Mr. Peanut “Red” Royal cast-iron peanut roaster came to auction in restored condition. Fully operational, the roaster featured Mr. Peanut himself, with electric motion to simulate running

$2.7 Million

the roaster. The point-ofsale store display was an original Planters roaster restored with a contemporary Mr. Peanut figure. That w asn’t the only Mr. Peanut item up for bid. A scene-stealer of monumental height, a 1950s-’60s P lanters Mr. Peanut fiberglass figure made by Old King C ole Mfg. Co., standing nearly 9 feet tall, found

A ca. 1905 Cretors & Company Model D horse-drawn popcorn wagon, over 12 feet long, having undergone an extensive restoration, is now in near-perfect condition and realized $86,100.

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a new home f or $49,200. It came from a limited run of promotional figures that Planters provided exclusively to distributors and

retailers. The example sold is believed to have been used at the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Taking a prominent spot in the Gas and Oil sec tion, a Wayne Model #492 10-g allon Roman column visible gas pump, with pin striped details through out, fetched $50,430. The pump had been given restoration. It had a whit e cloth hose with polished brass no zzle and a Gold Crown cast milk-glass globe. More than 100 lots represented brewery or distillery beverages. A S. B. Rothenberg (Oakland, C alif.) Fine Old Whiskey oversize whiskey bott le, with its original label under glass and housed in its original crate, nearly doubled its $20,000 high estimate with a final price of $39,360. In fact, everything about this

Historically significant, the 1920s “Stop & Go” semaphore traffic signal, 109 inches tall, made by the Acme Traffic Signal Company of Los Angeles, Calif., sold for $41,820.

amazing survivor was original, including the bottle’s contents. It was in 9.0 condition.

A complete set of seven Ithaca tin mileage signs for Sieber Hardware, with the original shipping crate marked for the s ame Sieber Hardware and Implements St ore in Woodland, Calif., breezed to realize $54,120. This would be an impossible set of Ithaca signs to locate individually, and these e xamples displayed great color and graphics. It was truly an amazing set of early Black Americana advertising.

A 1950s-’60s Planters Mr. Peanut fiberglass figure made by Old King Cole Mfg. Co., standing nearly 9 feet tall, from a limited run of Planter promotional figures, sold for $49,200.

A historically significant early-20th-century “St op & Go” semaphore traffic signal, 109 inches tall, made by the Acme Traffic Signal Company of Los Angeles and produced during the 1920s, changed hands for $41,820. The signal featured the distinctive mechanical “STOP & GO” arm on the side , paired with illuminated red “STOP” and green “GO” lenses, an innovative hybrid meant to ensure visibility in both daylight and nighttime traffic conditions. To learn more, email info@morphyauctions.com or visit www .morphyauctions.com. All ima ges courtesy of Morphy Auctions.

character were released in Australia in the specific packaging that included the intentionally mismatched Warok

Continued from page 2 coin. Only eight examples of this particular Australian-release figure appear in the AFA Population Report in an AFA 85 Y-NM+ grade. The estimate is $8,000 to $12,000. The auction also includes

A “Star Wars: The Power of the Force” (1985) AT-AT Driver, 92 Back, AFA 85 Y-NM+, an Australian exclusive issue with Warok coin, is the only AT-AT Driver and Nikto were released in Australia in this packaging with a Warok coin. Only eight examples of this particular figure/coin appear in the AFA Population Report in this grade.

This Kenner “Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi” (1983) R2-D2 pre-production proof card, AFA 85 NM+ (Blank Name), with blanks where character’s name and manufacturer’s name were intended to appear, was created before movie title was changed to “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Unpunched, it is one of approximately 20 “Revenge” proof cards in the auction.

Population Report, it is one of only two graded 85 NM+.

approximately 20 Kenner pre-production proof cards for figures from “Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi” (1983). An R2-D2 pre-production proof card, AFA 85 NM+ (Blank Name), has blanks where the character’s name and manufacturer’s name were intended to appear. Such cards were created before the movie’s title was changed from “Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi” to “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” The card is unpunched and imprinted with a “Free! Nien Nunb” action figure offer at its lower right. The pre-sale estimate is $5,000 to $10,000.

A fan favorite from Hasbro’s 1985 “Transformers

The boxed

(1979) Radio-Controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, AFA 85 NM+ contains a 16-inch long Jawa

with elevator, opening side panel and radio control unit to enable forward and arching backward movement of vehicle. At time of cataloging, only seven examples in AFA 85 grade appeared in AFA Population Report. It is only the second time Hake’s has offered a Sandcrawler in 85 NM+ condition.

From Hasbro’s 1984 “GI Joe” release, a Series 2/32 Back Snake Eyes (Commando) figure on blister card, 3.75 inches tall, is AFA-graded 75 Ex+/NM.

2” is the Jetfire (Autobot Air Guardian), which, according to its window box

Valkyrie mecha design” from the 198283 Japanese sci-fi anime TV

An Examination Of Presentation Stoneware

A Look At Two Lesser-Known American Items

By Justin W. Thomas

While most examples of American pottery from the 1700s and 1800s were manufactured with the intent that they would be used in the household as functional items, there were some made as presentation pieces. In some ways this personalized type of production emerged as a counterpoint to the more widely produced wares. These unique, handcrafted works sometimes focused on aesthetic appeal and skillful artistry, rather than a common utilitarian function. These types of objects were produced for family members, friends of potters, marriages, fraternal organizations and even religious purposes, etc.

There are two such objects in particular that may not be widely known today, although they meet all the criteria for what might be considered a presentation object, one of which is owned by the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., while the other is owned by the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum in Lexington, Mass.

The object owned by the Smithsonian is a 19th-century cobalt decorated stoneware harvest jug adorned with the hand-inscribed name “L. French.” The form is also a type that was produced in France, which is typically called a cruche, a pottery jug or pitcher, often with a handle and spout, traditionally used for water, wine or oil, and popular for centuries among French country potters.

The Smithsonian attributes the jug to Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., which was a popular region for red earthenware

John Romer recounted his family’s experiences during the Revolutionary War in an interview in 1845 with John MacLean Macdonald (17901863), who was a lawyer turned historian in White Plains and New York City, courtesy of the New York Historical Society.

production in the 18th and 19th century, as well as stoneware in the 1800s. In fact, this industry was known to have produced some heavily decorated red earthenware jars for marriages within the area’s Quaker sect or denomination in the broader group of the Religious Society of Friends in America in the late 18th and early 19th century. Two of the best-known examples of this type of production are displayed today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, which were made for the marriage of George and Debby Purinton in 1809. The Quaker population in Bristol County was also very much part of the persecution in Salem, Mass., in the mid-1600s. It was decades later, when William Penn (16441710) founded the colony of Pennsylvania in 1682, as a safe haven for Quakers to live and practice their faith.

Nonetheless, the brushed cobalt decorated tulip on the jug owned by the Smithsonian is a style of decoration known from the Ingalls family in Taunton, ca. 1830s to 1850s. Taunton has a rich history of stoneware production dating back to William Seaver (1743-1815) in the 1770s. Seaver is thought to have chosen the location because of the ease of moving clay by boat up the Taunton River. There were also some potters known to have worked in New Jersey who also found employment in Taunton. However, this is an unusual form of jug for Taunton. There is also no documented potter by the name of “L. French” working in Bristol County in the 1800s, yet there was a man named William E. French (18201866) with a peculiar job title in the Massachusetts State Census in Taunton in 1855.

William French was born in Berkley, Bristol County, Mass.,

This 19th-century stoneware harvest jug adorned with a cobalt decorated tulip and inscribed “L. French” is attributed to Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., perhaps ca. 1855, courtesy the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute.

in 1820. He married Mary French (1823-1907) in Berkley on Oct. 5, 1845. The couple were living in Taunton when the 1850 United States Federal Census was taken, but French did not have an occupation listed. The 1855 Massachusetts State Census listed him as a “laborer” in Taunton, although no further information was cited about his profession. The 1865 Massachusetts State Census then lists him as living in Berkley working as a “peddler,” which is where he died in 1866.

Interestingly, the couple’s second born daughter, Lucy M. French (1852-1907), was born in Taunton on June 15, 1852. The couple had at least seven children born between 1846 and 1863. The verbal history of this harvest jug says it was made by Benjamin Ingalls as a wedding

present for L. French.

The second presentation object owned by the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum is a stoneware harvest jug, inscribed, “J. Romer / 1805,” with Masonic symbols (all-seeing eye, sun, moon, columns, square and compasses, etc.), fish, fish hook(s) and stylized flowers. The jug may have been made in New York City, otherwise perhaps a Hudson River region potter.

According to the museum, “The potter who shaped and decorated this jug cut the owner’s name, J. Romer, and a date, 1805, under the spout. On the side of the vessel, he incised a whimsical picture of a Masonic apron into the clay, suggesting that the owner was a Freemason. John Romer, a member of Hiram Lodge Number 72 in

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Mount Pleasant, New York, may have called this jug his own.”

Furthermore, Captain John Romer (1764-1855) was born in Tarrytown, Westchester Landing, New York, on Nov. 10, 1764. He was the son of Captain Jacob (1714-1807) and Frena Romer (1725-1819). The family resided near the present Tarrytown Reservoir during the American Revolution, where Jacob and his three sons were involved with the war. John Romer was in a group of seven militia-men who captured British spy Major John Andre (1750-1780) in Tarrytown in 1780 and were instrumental in the success of the American Revolution. He later recounted his family’s experiences during the Revolutionary War in an interview in 1845 with John MacLean Macdonald

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This is Captain John Romer (1764-1855), who was involved with the capture of British spy Major John Andre (17501780) in 1780 in Tarrytown, N.Y., courtesy of John Lockwood Romer’s 1917 book, “Historical Sketches of the Romer, Van Tassel and Allied Families.”

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with $216.2 million in auction sales, the department’s second-highest total ever.

Comic books themselves delivered one of the year’s most remarkable stories. In November, the highest-graded copy of “Superman No. 1” (DC, 1939) ever certified, a CGC 9.0 example discovered by a California family in the attic of their late mother’s home, realized $9.12 million. The result made the Man of Steel’s first solo comic the most valuable comic book ever sold at auction, breaking the previous record of $6 million set by “Action Comics No. 1” at Heritage in 2024. Protected for decades by little more than a stack of yellowed newspapers in a cardboard box, the

extraordinary survival, thanks to the non-humid Northern California climate, served as a powerful reminder that even in a market defined by blockbuster prices, discovery and provenance continue to drive some of the hobby’s most thrilling moments.

Sports Collecting at Championship Level.

Heritage’s Sports category delivered another championship-caliber year in 2025, finishing with $189.2 million in auction sales and reinforcing the auction house’s position as the leading platform in the market for elite sports cards and collectibles.

American Art Reaches a Historic High.

Heritage’s leadership in American Art and Illustration reached a historic peak in November, when Norman Rockwell’s “So You Want to

See the President!” (1943) realized $7.25 million at Heritage’s most successful American Art auction ever, an event that totaled $14.76 million. The auction shattered the auction record for a Rockwell work on paper and marked the highest price paid for a Rockwell painting at auction since 2018.

Coins, Currency and a Global Market.

Founded as a numismatics auction house in 1976, Heritage remains deeply rooted in numismatics, and 2025 reinforced that legacy in dramatic fashion: numismatics auction sales ended the year above $470 million. U.S. Coins once again led the way with $254.9 million in auction sales, highlighted by the $3.84 million realization of a superb 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, graded MS65+

The History Of Storytelling Explored

By Karl Pass

The Morgan Library and Museum will present “Come Together: 3,000 Years of Stories and Storytelling,” an

exhibition exploring the rich history of storytelling through remarkable objects from the Morgan’s collection alongside some exceptional loans. On view from Friday,

Roy Lichtenstein’s “Crak!” (print) from 1963 (often given as 1964) is from the Morgan Library and Museum, New York, gift of William M. Voelkle in honor of William M. Griswold; 2007.105, courtesy estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

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(1790-1863), who was a lawyer turned historian in both White Plains and New York City. The account of his handwritten interview is owned today in the New York Historical Society in Manhattan.

A newspaper article published in “The New York Evening Post” on Nov. 27, 1897, titled, “Forgotten Heroes: The Unmarked Graves of Revolutionary Patriots in Westchester

County - Their Daring Deeds,” recounts part of Romer’s life,” There is one grave in this cemetery, however, which is cared for with tender solitude. It is that of John Romer, a militiaman of the Revolution, and a captain in the War of 1812, who died in 1855, at the advanced age of 92, in the house which his father-in-law, Cornelius Van Tassel, had erected on the foundations of the farmhouse burned by Captain Emerick. Captain John Romer’s daughter married Colonel J.C.L. Hamilton

The 1855 Massachusetts State Census in Taunton, Mass., shows a William E. French (1820-1866) working as a “laborer.” He also has a 3-year-old daughter named Lucy M. French (1852-1907).

Jan. 30, through Sunday, May 3, the exhibition unites modern and historical works, often in compelling juxtapositions, to underscore conceptual, thematic, and visual links between them.

It highlights a variety of narratives, from the Babylonian Epic of Atrahasis, among the earliest literary works preserved in written form, and the oral traditions of the first storytellers of North America, the Indigenous peoples, to works by writers and artists inspired by New York City. Showcasing more than 140 objects from across the Morgan’s eight curatorial departments, “Come Together” includes drawings, paintings, photographs, printed books, manuscripts, films, artifacts, comics, and more.

For more information, visit www.themorgan.org.

- a descendant of Alexander Hamilton, who lives in retirement at Elmsford, to whose care is due the good state of the veteran’s grave.”

Captain Romer is buried in Elmsford Reformed Church Cemetery in Tarrytown, where his grave is adorned with a masonic compass symbol. The same masonic symbol is found on the stoneware harvest jug incised “J. Romer / 1805.”

Sources: Romer, John Lockwood. “Historical Sketches of the Romer, Van Tassel and Allied Families.” Buffalo, N.Y.: W.C. Gay Printing Company, Inc., 1917.

The New York Evening Post. “Forgotten Heroes: The Unmarked Graves of Revolutionary Patriots in Westchester County - Their Daring Deeds,” Nov. 27, 1897.

by PCGS and approved by CAC. Currency auctions added $61.9 million to the year’s totals, rounding out another powerful year for Heritage’s founding discipline. Unlocking Overlooked and Emerging Categories. Heritage also demonstrated its ability to unlock value in categories long overlooked by the broader market. In December, the auction house held its first Pulps Signature Auction, a three-day event that realized $1.84 million and set multiple records. A high-grade copy of “Weird Tales No. 118” featuring the iconic “Bat Woman” cover sold for $105,000, smashing its previous issue record. Modern collecting also reached new heights in Heritage’s Trading Card Games category. The December auction realized $5.28 million, the highest total ever achieved for a TCG auction, surpassing the previous record set by Heritage in 2021. Leading the event was a First Edition Base Set Charizard Pokémon card, certified Gem Mint 10 by PSA, which realized $550,000 and beat the pandemic-era record for the card at public auction.

Animation Art’s Most Successful Year Ever.

One of the year’s most compelling stories unfolded in Animation and Anime Art, which celebrated its most successful year ever, surpassing $16.6 million in total departmental sales and securing a second consecutive record-breaking year. Luxury Setting Records.

Heritage’s luxury lifestyle categories enjoyed a strong year in 2025, highlighted

by two record-breaking moments for Fine Jewelry. In September, Heritage celebrated its largest jewelry auction in company history with a $9.2 million fall event. And just a few months later, a 6.17carat pink diamond brought $2.18 million, becoming the highest-priced item of jewelry in Heritage history. For the year, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces realized $48.4 million, Heritage’s highest total ever.

Likewise, Luxury Accessories, a category that Heritage launched in 2011 (the first major auction house to do so), in 2025 tallied its all-time highest total: $12.9 million. “If this year showed us anything,” commented Ivy, “it’s that the desire to preserve history, to hold a piece of it in your hands, remains as powerful as ever. And we’re honored to play a role in that pursuit.”

ANTIQUES AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEB. 14, 2026

KENTUCKY

PRIMITIVES:

– some decorated & advertising; large variety of farm kitchen primitives; wooden butter bowls; butter prints; many butter churns – (wood, crockery, glass, tin); egg scales; many cream cans; mixing bowls; graniteware; salt crocks; local Dairy calendars and signs; very good large copper apple butter kettle; copper ladles; large variety of local milk bottles; cow bells; wood stencil cow churn; Phillips, Mercersburg, seed box; milk cans; coffee grinders; DeLaval cream separator & tin signs; egg baskets; wood straw fork; variety of old blue canning jars; wood keg; tin comb case; cast iron skillets & lids; advertising thermometers; stools; splint/rye baskets.

MISC: 1936 Paul Wenger sale bill; Good set of Harry Foreman local history books; variety of Nellie Fox

discounted to 10% for cash or good check.

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Estate of Richard H. Toepel – Former Director of Customer Service for Knoll International, employed by Knoll from 1956 to his retirement in 2000. View the Auction Catalog at bid.geyerauctions.com

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3 Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet; Vintage Knoll Wood Cabinet on Cabinet; Vintage Knoll 1966 Collection Dining Chairs designed by Richard Schultz; Vintage Knoll Richard Schultz Table; Vintage Knoll Richard Schultz Brown Glass Top Table; Vintage Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs; Knoll Charles Pfister Glass Bowl ;Knoll Charles Pfister Nesting Glass Bowl Set of 2; Knoll Frank Gehry Knoll Twist 1999; Knoll multi use tool with pouch; 4 Silver 1885 Morgan dollars; 1886 Silver Morgan dollar; 2 1889 Silver Morgan dollars; 2 1880 Silver Morgan dollars; 1890 Silver Morgan dollar; 1896 Silver Morgan dollar; 5 1921 Silver Morgan dollars; 1921 Silver Peace dollar; 4, 1922 Silver Peace dollars; 1922, 1922-S Silver peace dollars; 1922 Silver Peace dollar; 2 , 1923 Silver peace dollars; 3, 1924 Silver peace dollars; 3, 1924 Silver peace dollars; (3) Silver Peace dollars, 1-1925, 2-1926; 1934 Silver Peace dollar; 7 Silver halves & 1 Silver quarter; 74 Mercury dimes 1916-1945; 61 Silver Mercury dimes; 61 mercury dimes; 47 Silver Roosevelt dimes; 35 1960 uncirculated Silver Eisenhower dimes; 22 Silver Eisenhower dimes; 14 Silver Barber dimes; 1910, 1914 VF/XF Silver Barber dimes; 1850, 1851 Silver Seated Liberty dimes; 9 Liberty V nickels; George Washington Silver commemorative Half; 10 Silver foreign coins; Chinese Side Board; 4 piece Clay Art Tiles; Metal Gorton Willow Wall Hanging; Metal Grordini Wall Clock; Metal Sculpture Wall Hanging; Framed signed Oil on Canvas Artwork; Artwork titled Spiritual Revival by David Le Betard; Taylor Backes Hand Blown Glass & Paperweight; Wooden Standing Music Box from Capri, Italy; Late 1800’s Melodeon; Jazzy Ultra Light Wheelchair by Pride Mobility (over $3700 New - used 2 months); 5 piece Lane Bedroom set including queen size mattress & boxspring; Queen size Decorative

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Lenders include the Accademia Carrara (Bergamo), Albertina (Vienna), Ashmolean Museum (Oxford), British Museum (London), Galleria Borghese (Rome), Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini (Rome), The Duke of Devonshire and Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement (Chatsworth), Galleria Nazionale delle Marche (Urbino), Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria (Perugia), Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin), Louvre (Paris), Fondazione Brescia Musei (Brescia), National Gallery (London), National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Palais des Beaux-Arts (Lille), Patrimonio Nacional de España (Madrid), Pinacoteca Comunale of Città di Castello, Pinacoteca Nazionale (Bologna), Prado (Madrid), Städel Museum (Frankfurt), SépmÜ vészeti M Ú zeum (Budapest), Gallerie degli Uffizi (Florence), and the Vatican Museums, among others.

the “Madonna and Child.”

“Raphael: Sublime Poetry” is curated by Carmen C. Bambach, the Marica F. and Jan T. Vilcek curator in the department of drawings and prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Met will host a variety of exhibition-related programs, to be announced at a later date.

A fully illustrated catalogue will accompany the exhibition and be available for purchase from The Met Store.

The catalogue is made possible by Katharine Rayner, the Drue E. Heinz Fund, and the Wolfgang Ratjen Stiftung, Liechtenstein.

Additional support is provided by the Tavolozza Foundation, Allston Chapman, Matthew and Ann Nimetz, and The Schiff Foundation.

To learn more, visit www. metmuseum.org.

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beauty found throughout the site itself. The event will bring together exceptional dealers in a setting that is both welcoming and deeply connected to the history of American decorative arts.

The 2026 Antique Show will also be part of Historic Rock Ford’s comprehensive slate of programming commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, which will include exhibitions, lectures, living-history events and special public programs exploring Lancaster County’s

“The seven-year journey of putting together this exhibition has been an extraordinary chance to reframe my understanding of this monumental artist,” said Carmen Bambach, the Marica F. and Jan T. Vilcek curator in The Met’s department of drawings and prints. “It is a thrilling opportunity to engage with his unique artistic personality through the visual power, intellectual depth, and tenderness of his imagery.”

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Though he lived a mere 37 years, Raphael achieved such profound success as a painter, designer, and architect that he was regarded as the pinnacle of artistic perfection for centuries after his death. The son of a painter and poet, Raphael engaged with the foremost writers and thinkers of his age in Rome, displaying a poetic sensibility that captivated his peers and generations that followed. Matching ambition with lyricism, he created works with both intellectual heft and emotional depth, a necessary skill in the complex political landscape of Renaissance courts.

The exhibition will unfold roughly chronologically, tracing Raphael’s life and career, with thematic sections focused on the development of his ideas and imagery. Recent scientific discoveries will also be incorporated. By featuring drawings in relationship to paintings and works in other media, the presentation will demonstrate Raphael’s prodigious versatility and creative process. The figural compositions in his paintings, drawings, tapestry designs, and prints reveal him to be an unparalleled storyteller, and this exhibition will pay particular attention to his portrayal of women, from his pioneering use of nude female models to his sensitive portrayals of

To learn more, call Dana Lewis at 484-716-2367 or email dana_lewis@historic rockford.org.

role in the Revolutionary era. Proceeds from the Historic Rock Ford Antique Show directly support the preservation, interpretation, and educational programs of Historic Rock Ford, ensuring that this extraordinary historic site and its collections remain accessible for generations to come. Dealer applications and sponsorship opportunities are now available.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

February

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1625 Butts Ave, Tomah, WI 54660

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series Super Dimensional Fortress Macross, produced by Tatsunoku. AFA-graded 80 NM and marked with the “Registered” logo, this desirable Series 2 toy is estimated at $2,000 to $5,000.

More than 100 Hasbro “GI Joe” figures will be waiting for the bidding battles to begin. From the 1984 “GI Joe” release, a Series 2/32 Back Snake Eyes (Commando), 3.75 inches tall on a punched

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blister card with a peach-colored classified-info file card on verso, is AFA-graded 75 Ex+/NM. Its auction estimate is $2,000 to $5,000. Online bidding is now open on all items from the Jeff Jacob Collection Part IV. For questions about any item in the auction or to request a complimentary printed catalog (abbreviated version), call +1 866-404-9800 (toll-free) or +1 717-434-1600 or email hakes@hakes.com. All images courtesy of Hake’s Auctions.

decoration and support to the box. Beautiful Prussian blue paint with a rich patina appears to be covering earlier coats of paint. In next week’s issue, we’ll examine another interesting lot from this large sale. To learn more, call Conestoga Auction Company at 717-898-7284. consignor. The toolbox itself is an amazing illustration of a blacksmith’s work. A pair of wrought iron hearts flank the center hasp, acting as a great embellishment to the lid. Wrought iron bands and rosehead nails provide both

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RIFLES: Bolt Action Rifles/(BAR): Arisaka Type 99 7.7 MM, Bergara B14 7mm Rem Mag (LNIB), Fabrica De Armas LA Carona 1946 Spanish Mauser 7.92 x 57mm, Marlin Firearms Co Glenfield 25 .22 S/L/LR, Marlin Firearms Co. 917VS .17 HMR, Mauser - Spaudau 1916 /Imp by CAI K98 (Gew 98) 7.62X51 MM, Mosin Nagang Mdl 44 7.62x54R, Norinco

Training Rifle NOS .22 LR, Remington Arms Co. 700 BDL 7MM Rem Mag, Remington Arms Co. 541-S Custom Sporter .22 Cal, Remington Arms Co. 700 ADL .30-06 Win, Remington 700 BDL .30-06, Remington 700 .22-250, Remington 700 VLS .22-250, Remington 700 .270 Win, Remington Mdl 591M 5 MM, Savage Arms Mdl 11 Varmint .22-250, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc M77 Mark II .223 Cal, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc M77 7MM Rem Mag Winchester Model 70 Sporter Magnum .300 Win Mag, Two Winchester Mdl 70 .30-06, Winchester (Browning) Mdl XPR 6.5 PRC, Winchester Mdl 67 & 67A .22 Cal BAR’s. Lever Action Rifles/(LAR): Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Steel H014M41 .41 Rem Mag, Marlin Firearms Co 1894 .44 Rem Mag, Marlin Firearms Co 30AS .30-30 Win, Marlin Firearms Co 39A 3rd Model 2nd Variation .22 S/L/LR, Ted Williams/Sears, Roebuck & Co 340.53 .22 Cal, Uberti/Imp By Navy Arms Lever Action Rifle .44 WCF, Winchester 94 .30-30. Semi Auto Rifles/(SAR): Anderson Manufacturing Co AM-15 .223 Wylde, Browning Arms Co BAR Grade II .30-06 Win, Browning Arms Co Bar II Safari .338 Win Mag, Bushmaster BFI XM15-E2S HBAR .223/5.56mm, CBC/Imp by Mossberg, Intl. 702 Plinkster .22 LR, CBC/Imp by Mossberg, Intl. 702 Plinkster .22 LR, Cugir/Imp by Armamentos, Inc AKT-98 .22 LR, Henry Repeating Arms Survival .22 LR, Hi Point Firearms 995 9 MM, Marlin Firearms Co Glenfield 60 .22 LR, Marlin Firearms Co Glenfield 75 .22 LR, Norinco/Imp By CSI NHM91 7.62X39 MM, Norinco/Imp By Sile 56S (AK-47) 7.62X39 MM, Remington Arms Co Nylon 66 .22 LR, Remington Mdl 550 .22 Cal, Sears, Roebuck & Co 3T .22 S/L/LR, Smith & Wesson M&P-15 5.56 MM, Sturm, Ruger & Co., INC 10/22 .22 LR, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc 45952 .22 LR, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc 10/22 .22 LR, Vector Arms/Armory, USA AUSA 7.62x39mm. Single Shot/Breach Load: CVA Hunter .243 Break Open Rifle, New England Firearms SS1-217 Sportster .17 Mach II. Falling Block Rifle: Savage Arms 71 Stevens Favorite .22 S/L/LR. Drilling Rifle/Shotgun & Combo’s: J. B. Braun (Koblenz) Drilling 16 GA/8MM, Savage Arms Co 24V Series D .223/20, Savage Arms Corp 24 .22/.410. Slide/ Pump Rifles: J. Stevens Arms Co Visible Loader .22 Cal, Remington Gamemaster 760 .300 Savage, Remington 760 Gamemaster .30-06 Win, Taurus/Taurus Intl Mfg. 62 .22 LR, Winchester 61 .22 S/L/LR, Winchester 90 Model 3 .22 Short. Black Powder Rifles: Alfred Jenks & Son U.S. Bridesburg Mdl 1864 Dated M usket .54 Cal, Connecticut Valley Arms Hawken Style Rifle .45 Cal, Markwell Arms Co Hawken Style Rifle .45 Cal, Remington Arms Co ML 700 .50 Cal, Remington’s 1841 Contract Mississippi Percussion Rifle .54 Cal, Springfield Hawken Style Rifle .50 Cal, Thompson Center Arms Hawken Style Rifle .45 Cal, U.S. Harpers Ferry Mdl 1842 Musket .69 Cal.

SHOTGUNS: Over/Under Shotguns/(O/U): Armsco/Imp UTAS-USA, Ltd. Co Field .410 GA, Browning Arms Co Citori 28 GA, Browning Arms Co Citori .410 GA, Huglu AV/Imp by Armsco Firearms Corp Over/ Under .410/36 GA, KayhanArthemis/Imp Mossberg Intl, Inc Silver Reserve .410 GA, Pietro Beretta/P. Beretta Silver Snipe 12 GA, SPA LUIGI FRANCHI Falconette Field 12 GA, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc Red Label 12 GA. Pump Action Shotguns/(PAS): Eastfield Mdl 916A 12 GA, Ithaca Firearms Co. 37R Deluxe Featherlite 16 GA, J. C. Higgins Mdl 20 12 GA, Remington 870 Express 12 GA, Two Remington 870 TC-TRAP 12 GA, Two Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 GA, Remington 870LW Wingmaster .410 GA, Remington 870 TC Trap 12 GA, Savage Arms Springfield 67 Series C 20 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 12 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 12 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 12 GA, Winchester Mdl 1912 20 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 20 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 16 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 12 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 16 GA, Winchester Mdl 42 .410 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 16 GA, Winchester 1300 12 GA, Winchester Mdl 12 16 GA, Winchester Mdl 1912 20 GA. Semi Auto Shotguns/(SAS): Beretta/Beretta USA Corp A400 Explorer 28 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 16 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co Silver Hunter 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co Sweet Sixteen 16 GA, Browning Arms Co Gold Hunter 12 GA, Browning Arms Co Mdl 12 28 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 16 GA, Browning Arms Co Mdl 42 .410 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 16 GA, Browning Arms Co Gold Hunter 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co Mdl 12 20 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, Browning Arms Co A5 Magnum 12 GA, CHARLES DALY/IMP KBI 300 FIELD 12 GA ,Fabrique National D’Armes Acier Special A5 12 GA, Fabrique National D’Armes A5 12 GA, Fabrique National D’Armes/Imp by Interarms Acier Special A5 12 GA, P. Beretta/Beretta USA Corp A390-ST Sport 12 GA, Remington Arms Co Model 11 20 GA, Remington Arms Co 1100 12 GA, Remington Arms Co Model 11 12 GA, Remington Arms Co 1100 150th Anniv. 12 GA, Remington Arms Co Nov-48 28 GA, Remington Arms Co 1100 .410 GA, Remington Arms Co 11-87 Premier 20 GA, Remington Arms Co 1100 Sporting .410 .410 GA, Remington Arms Co 11 F Grade 12 GA, Sears, Roebuck & Co Ted Williams Model 300 12 GA, Winchester 50 12 GA, Winchester 59 12 GA. Single Shot Shotgun/(SSS): H&R 158 Topper 20 GA, Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works Inc. Excel 20 GA, J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co Single Shot Shotgun 12 GA, Savage Arms Corp 220 20 GA, Stevens 94 Series M .410 GA, Winchester Repeating Arms Co 37 .410 GA, Savage Arms Corp Stevens 940A 12 GA, Savage Arms Stevens Mdl 9478 12 GA. SBS Shotgun/(SBS): A. H. Fox Gun Co A Grade 12 GA, A. H. Fox A Grade 12 GA ,A.H. Fox Gun Co. Sterlingworth 20 GA, Colt’s P.T.F.A. Mfg. Co. 1883 12 GA, Crescent Firearms Co Enders Royal Svc Side By Side 12 GA, Crescent Firearms Co. Peerless 12 GA, Crescent Firearms Co. US Arms Co 12 GA, E. R. Amantino/Imp by Stoeger, Inc Uplander 12 GA, Eduard Kettner Side by Side 16 GA, Fabrica De Armas/Imp Davidson Firearm Co. 63B 12 GA, Fox Gun Co (Balto, MD, USA) B Grade 12 GA, Hunter Arms Co., Inc LC Smith Field Grade 20 GA, Neumann Bros Machine Made 12 GA, Occidental The Interchangable SBS 12 GA, Parker Bros Grade 2 12 GA, Parker Bros V Grade 12 GA, Parker Bros V Grade 12 GA, Parker Bros VHE Grade 12 GA, Procomsa Principe Side by Side .410 GA, Remington 1889 12 GA, 2 Remington Mdl 1900 12 GA SBS, Richard SBS 12 GA, Savage Arms Corp Stevens 311A 12 GA, Savage Arms Corp Fox Model B 12 GA, Savage Arms Stevens 311 12 GA, Savage Arms Stevens 5100 16 GA ,Savage Arms Stevens 530A .410 GA, Savage Arms Corp Fox Sterlingworth 12 GA, Savage Arms Corp Sterlingworth 20 GA, Savage Arms Corp Fox Sterlingworth 16 GA.

HANDGUNS: Double Action Revolvers/(DAR): Colt’s Mfg. Co Python .357 Mag., Colt’s P.T.F.A. Mfg. Co. Python .357 Mag, H&R, Inc 733 Guardsman .32 S&W, H&R, Inc 929 Side-Kick .22 Lr, Harrington & Richardson Victor .38 S&W, Harrington & Richardson 2 .38 S&W, Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Target 55A .22 LR, Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Target Sealed 8 .22 LR ,Rohm RG24 .22 LR ,Iver Johnson/US Revolver Co .32 Dbl Action, Smith & Wesson .38 M&P Model 1905 4th Change .38 S&W, Smith & Wesson 57 .41 MAG, Smith & Wesson 629-1 .44 Rem Mag, Smith & Wesson 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 MAG, Smith & Wesson 29-2 .44 Rem Mag. Single Action Revolvers/(SAR): Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc Single Six Magnum .22 Cal, Ruger New Model Single Six .22 WMR, Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Mag, Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Rem Mag, Ruger New Model Super Single Six .22 Cal, Ruger Bearcat .22 LR, Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Mag, Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Long Colt. Semi Auto Pistols(SAP): Amt Hardballer Long Slide .45 ACP, Beretta 92PS 9mm, Bersa SA Ramos Mejia/Imp K-MAX Intl 226 DA .22 LR, Colt’s P.T.F.A. Mfg Co 1903 Pocket Type III .32 ACP, Fabrique Nationale/Pietro Beretta/Imp by Browning Arms Co DBA-380 .380 ACP, Glock, Inc 23 .40 S&W, Glock/Glock, Inc 21 Gen 3 .45 ACP, Hi Point Firearms C9 Yeet Cannon 9 MM, Industria Armi Galesi 504 6.35 MM, Iver Johnson X300 Pony .380 ACP, Kel Tec CNC, Inc PMR-30 .22 Mag, Sig Arms, Inc SP2340 .40 S&W, Sig Sauer P365 .380 ACP, Smith & Wesson 3955 TSW Tactical 9 MM, Smith & Wesson 459-4 9 MM, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc P-89D 9 MM, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc Target 22/45 Mk III .22 LR, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc Mark II Government Target .22 LR, Ruger Mk II 22/25 .22 LR, Taurus PT-22 .22 LR, Taurus PT-99AF 9 MM, Tisas/Imp by LKCI, Ltd Regent CC45 .45 ACP, Waffenfabrik Mauser 1914 7.65 MM. Terms Personal Property: Cash, Visa/MC/Amex/Discover or approved check. 20% Buyer Premium on all items. MD 6% Sales tax on all items. Payment will be placed on the card on File with Proxibid at 10am on Thursday morning February 5th,

fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Auction conducted inside of our 10,000 Sq. Ft. facility. Some seating provided. All State and Federal Firearms laws will be complied with. FFL will be on-site to process required paperwork.

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