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FEATURE Sinclair porcelain sign pumped up a $12,100 bid By Pete Prunkl Right: Early bidding gave this 36-inch two-sided near-mint Sinclair sign a $5,000 opening bid. It was the top lot WOLCOTTEVILLE, Ind. — Richard Cripe at $12,100. (1932-2019) was that unique high school shop teacher who could fix your car and your outlook on life. His dual master’s degree in industrial of repairs. Cripe also collected arts and counseling qualified him for both types antique autos and Sinclair Oil maps, handbooks, signs, shirts, caps, oil cans, mugs, promotions, toy trucks, pumps and bug spray- ers. His family chose Strawser Auctions to disperse his collec- tions on Aug. 1. “We reached out to Sinclair and petroliana collectors,” said auctioneer and owner Michael Strawser. Outreach brought results. Two days before the sale, several high dollar lots that Strawser saved for the end of the 376-lot sale, had already exceed-
See Strawser, page 8 Left: Not everything in the sale was oil and auto related. This 1950-1960 Howard Miller Spike clock #2202 designed by George Nelson sold to the floor for $385.
FEATURE Griffith milk glass spiced up the kitchen By Larry many of the jars spice jars were not sold LeMasters “Purified.” The jars individually (although were refillable and they are sold separate- Enoch L. Griffith reusable for many ly on today’s secondary founded Griffith other items. Griffith markets, usually aver- Laboratories in 1918. reasoned that most aging $5-8 each). Griffith, a former bak- housewives had to buy Griffith sold all jars in ery supplies salesman, spices, so why not offer sets of 8, 12, 16, 18, 22, specialized in bakery spices in distinctive or 24. The earliest sets, supplies, including his Art Deco milk glass during the 1930s, were first successful product jars? Housewives loved sold with their own — Aquatex. Aquatex the jars and Griffith metal stands, which was a gelatinized Laboratories, just as would hold all the jars starch sold to bakeries Griffith wanted, in the set purchased. around America. became a household During the war years When the Great name. of the early 1940s, Above: Set of 18 Griffith’s milk glass spice jars, from the 1940s, in original wood rack and Depression hit, Griffith From the 1930s until metal stands were that are valued at $70. searched for ways to the 1950s, Griffith replaced with plastic keep Griffith milk glass spice jars stands as all metal in doors. While wooden were white; although, All of Griffith’s milk Laboratories profit- added glamour to the United States went cabinets complimented milk glass (thought of glass spice jars are able. Seeking “house- kitchens across to war production. the décor of most ‘50s as a milky-white glass clearly labeled hold name” status, America. During the Following Wworld War homes, collectors pre- only) comes in pink, “Griffith’s” on a dis- Griffith decided to Depression and War II, Griffith spice jar fer the metal stands blue, green, purple, tinctive Art Deco, begin producing beau- years, housewives were stands were once again when displaying brown, and other col- attractive vertical label tifully designed milk on strict budgets, but made of metal. In the Griffith milk glass ors. Milk glass is char- that runs down the glass spice jars. Each Griffith milk glass 1950s, when wooden spice jars. Complete acterized by its creamy, front of the jar. The jar was filled with a spice jars rose in popu- wall mounted items, sets of these spice jars thick, milky texture. earliest jars had mold- high-quality spice. larity since they offered such as shadow boxes, with original stands Milk glass possesses a ed labels while the Griffith used special beauty with functional- became popular, sell for as much as beautiful elegance to later jars had paper production methods to ity, all at an affordable Griffith sold spice sets $200 today. it, and this glass is labels, so the type of guarantee the species price. in wooden, wall-mount- The majority of often used for a purely were sanitary, labeling Griffith milk glass ed cabinets with glass Griffith milk glass jars decorative purposes. See LeMasters, page 4
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Go to our website at www.showtimeauctions.com and click on the “BID NOW” button September 1, 2020 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com Page 3 STEPHENS Phil Stroud Estate MOVING AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 10:00 AM online only LOCATION: 2252 PETERSON RD. DIRECTIONS: 10 Miles East Of West Branch On M-55 To Peterson Rd., Then AUCTIOn South ¼ Mile. OR From The M-55 & M-65 Intersection (Whittemore), Go West 11 Miles On M-55 To Peterson Rd., Then South ¼ Mile. zone PRESCOTT, MI 3 Having Sold My Home, I Will Sell The Following At Public Auction. TRAILERS, UTILITY VEHICLES, J.D. FRONT RUNNER RIDING MOWER & MISC. ITEMS AROUND THE FARM: 22’ Goose Neck T.A. Livestock Trailer • Hillsboro 26’ Goose Neck Flat Bed Trailer • Yamaha Rhino 700 EFI Sport Edition Utility Vehicle • Polaris Ranger 6X6 Utility Vehicle • John Deere F935 Diesel Front Mount Riding Lawn Tractor W/ 72” Mower Deck • 16’ T.A. Trailer, Needs Deck • 10’ Pull Type Cultipacker • Pull Type 8’ Disc • 3 Pt. 7 Row Cultivator • 200 Bushel Gravity Wagon • Farm Wagon W/ Steel Deck • Snapper SR928 Riding Lawn Tractor • Troy-Bilt Push Lawn Mower • Lawn Mower Lift/Jack • Craftsman 10” Table Saw • Craftsman 10” Band Saw • Craftsman 12” Wood Lathe • Craftsman Radial Arm Saw • Craftsman 12” Wood Planer • Craftsman 16” Scroll Saw • Floor Mod. Drill Press • Workmates • Misc. Tools • Champion 8,000 Lb. Winch, Like New • Large Wooden Snatch Block Pulley • Engine Stand • Small Engine • Creep Livestock Feeder • Livestock Coral System • (2) 14’ Steel Livestock VERY LARGE Gates, New • (4) Round Bale Feeders, 1 Is New • (3) Square Hay Feeders • Set Of (4) 17” ONLINE ONLY X 8.0 Aluminum Rims • 300 Gallon Fuel Tank • Treated 2”X10’ Boards • (6) 16’ Sheets AUCTION BIDDING Of Barn Siding • Set Of (4) 16” Tires On 8 Lug Rims • 1987 F-350 Dually Pickup, Parts Or Scrap • 2000 To 2010 Ford Truck Cab • (4) Other Vehicles For Parts Or Scrap • Misc. NOW OPEN! Alum. & Related Scrap • FIREARMS, GUN SAFE, POOL TABLE, BOAT, CANOES 100+ Collector IH Tractors - Many Implements & SPORTING RELATED ITEMS: Savage #11 .243 Bolt Action L.H. Rifle • Remington #7600 Pump Action 30-06 Rifle W/ Bushnell Scope • Savage #110 BL Bolt Action 30-06 Hundreds of Pallets of IH Tractor Parts Rifle • Savage #93 .22 WMR Bolt Action Rifle W/ Scope • (2) Marlin 12 Ga. Bolt Action Misc. Small IH Tractor Parts Goose Guns • Mossberg #715T .22 Cal. A.R. • Hi Point S&W 40 Cal. Semi-Auto. Rifle • New England Versa-Pack .22/.410 Shotgun/Rifle • Mossberg #183T Bolt Action.410 Ga. Shotgun IH Tractor Literature & Collectibles • H&R .410 Break Action Shotgun • Marlin #60G Bolt Action .410 Ga. Shotgun • H&R 12 Ga. Break Action Shotgun • (2) East Field #916-T Pump Action 12 Ga. Shotgun • (2) 50 Auction Ends: September 25 & 26 Cal. Muzzle Loaders • Diana Mod. 54 Pellet Rifle W/ BSA Scope • Diana Mod. 34 Pellet Rifle W/ Scope • Misc. Ammo. • Fort Knox 42 Place Gun Safe • Wolverine Pool Table • Location: 32948 Tamarack Ave - Minden, IA Air Hockey Table • Asst. Collectible Beer Signs • 14’ Alum. Fishing Boat • (2) Fiberglass Preview Dates: September 17 & 18 from 8 to 5 PM CST Canoes • Yamaha Excel Snowmobile • Snowmobile Dolly • (4) Compound Bows • Darton “Lightening” Cross Bow W/ Case • Hunting Tree Stands • Powermax LV Weight Set • Misc. Pick Up Dates: October 1 & 2 from 8 to 5 | October 3 from 8 to Noon Fishing Rods • Several Duck & Goose Decoys • Skeet Throwers • Misc. Household Related Items• This Is A Partial Listing! For Online Bidding, Terms, Listing & Photos, Visit: TERMS OF SALE: Cash, Check Or Credit Cards Are Accepted. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LISTING WITH PHOTOS VISIT www.polkauction.com JOHNPECKAUCTIONS.COM RANDY STEPHENS, OWNER JOHN PECK AUCTIONS LLC 1.877.915.4440 2252 Peterson Rd., Prescott, MI 48756 Gladwin, MI (989) 426-8061 12 12
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NEW TOOL INVENTORY REDUCTION, GUNS, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NEW TOOL INVENTORY REDUCTIONNEW TOOL INVENTORY REDUCTION, GUNS, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE JUDITH CLARK & OTHERS SALESALE AUCTION AUCTION HOMESTYLE BENEFIT DINNER PROCEEDAUCTIONAUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL SCHOOL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10:00 AM HOMESTYLE BENEFIT DINNER PROCEEDHOMESTYLE BENEFIT DINNER PROCEEDS FOR THE LOCAL SCHOOL LOCATION: 5726 CURTICE RD. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 DIRECTIONS: M99 to Columbia Rd., east on Columbia Rd. 1 mile to Gale Rd., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 SALE BEGINS AT 4:00 PM south 1 mile to Curtice Rd., east to the sale. SALE BEGINS AT 4:00 PMSALE BEGINS AT 4:00 PM zone COUNTY LINE METAL SALES MASON, MICHIGAN 48854 5 8636 SKEELS ROAD COUNTY LINE METAL SALESCOUNTY LINE METAL SALESHOLTON, MI 49425 Come see this wide selection of vintage goods. Items will be sold to the highest bidder. 8636 SKEELS ROAD8636 SKEELS ROAD HOLHOL231TON, MI 49425TON, MI 49425-821-0588 OLD THINGS & COLLECTIBLES: Steelyard, postal, bakers, brass, and other AUCTION CONDUCTED BY COUNTY LINE METALS OWNERS & GUEST AUCTIONEER HENRY DETWEILER 231231-821-821-0588-0588 scales; Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and other pop bottles; Woodward Dairy, Lansing ½ pint bottle; Ox yolk; Old barn pulleys; Neck yolks; Longaberger baskets; Drop-leaf din- AUCTION CONDUCTED BY COUNTY LINE METALS OWNERS & GUEST AUCTIONEER HENRY DETWEILER AUCTION CONDUCTED BY COUNTY LINE METALS OWNERS & GUEST AUCTIONEER HENRY DETWEILER NEW TOOL ITEMS Efco Chain Saws, Efco Weed Trimmers, Honda Engines, NEW KohlerTOOL Engines, ITEMS Firman Whisper Generators, Cant Hooks, Forest Hill ing table; Set of 6 oak pressed-back chairs; Armoire, hand painted w/2 nightstands; Scoop Shovels, Lawn Rakes, Push Brooms, Immergood NEW Air PoweredTOOL IceITEMS Cream Freezer, Buddy Heaters, 15,000 BTU Wall Heater, Oak 2 pc. cabinet; Pie safe; Hoosier rolltop cabinet; Dressers; Eldredge treadle sew- EfcoWaterEfco Chain ChainHeaters, Saws, Saws, Butane Efco Efco Weed WeedCamp Trimmers, Trimmers,Stoves, Floor Honda Honda Lamps Engines, Engines, with Battery KohlerKohler Box,Engines, 12 Volt Firman Lighting, WhisperWhisper Work Generators, Generators,Lights, Princeton Cant Cant Hooks, TecHooks, Head Forest Forest Lamps, Hill Hill Gift ing machine; Oval oak coffee & library tables; Aurelius Township jug & crocks. ScoopLights,Scoop Shovels, Shovels,Wall Clocks, Lawn Lawn WeatherRakes, Rakes, Push Stations,Push Brooms, Brooms, Thermometers, Immergood Immergood Rain AirAir PoweredGauges,Powered HoseIce Cream Reel, Freezer,Bolt Gauges, BuddyBuddy Logging Heaters, Heaters, Chaps, 15,000 15,000 Plastic BTU BTU Wedges,Wall Wall Heater, Heater, WaterNumerousWaterHeaters,Heaters, Belts Butane Butane of Various Camp Camp Sizes. Stoves, Stoves, Ho ndaFloor Floor 3200 Lamps Lamps psi Powerwith with BatteryBattery Washer, Box, and 12 Much, Volt Lighting, Much More. WorkWork Lights, Lights, Princeton Princeton Tec Tec Head Head Lamps, Lamps, Gift Gift HOUSEHOLD: Small kitchen appliances; Wii; Sony PlayStation 1 & 2; Wrought- Lights,Lights, Wall Wall Clocks, Clocks, Weather Weather Stations, Stations, Thermometers, Thermometers, RainRain Gauges,Gauges, Hose Reel, BoltBolt Gauges,Gauges, Logging Logging Chaps, Chaps, Plastic Plastic Wedges, Wedges, NumerousNumerous Belts Belt ofs of Various Various Sizes. Sizes. Ho Hondanda 3200 3200 psi psi Power Power Washer,Washer, and Much, Much More.More. iron patio table w/4 chairs; 2 Trolling motors; Wood burning cast-iron stove. GUNS and SPORTING OLD FARM EQUIPMENT: 2 Sections spring tooth drag; Cultipacker; 3 Pt culti- Stevens Model 77A 12GA GUNS Pump, Marlinand SPORTING12GA Original Goose Gun Bolt vator; 3 Pt 2-bottom plow; 3 Pt disc. Action, Rem ington Game GUNSmaster Modeland 742SPORTING Semi Auto 30-06 w/scope, RemingtonStevens Model Model 77A 760 12GA 30-06 Pump, Springfield Marlin P12GAump Originalw/scope, Goose BushmasterGun Bolt AR15 Stevens Model 77A 12GA Pump, Marlin 12GA Original Goose Gun Bolt 223Action, Model Rem XM15ington-E2S Game Semimaster Auto Model w/30 rd742 mag, Semi Mossberg Auto 30 -Model06 w/scope, 500 20GA, CONSIGNED ITEMS Action, Remington Gamemaster Model 742 Semi Auto 30-06 w/scope, 12GARemington New HavenModel 760 Pump, 30 -Uberti06 Springfield Italy 44CA Pump Cattleman w/scope, Carbine, Bushmaster Browning AR15 Remington Model 760 30-06 Springfield Pump w/scope, Bushmaster AR15 OLD THINGS & COLLECTIBLES: Oak high chest; T223ake Model-Down XM15 SA22-E2SLR Engraved Semi Auto Semi w/30 Auto, rd mag, 1917 Mossberg British 303 ModelI MK 500 III, Hunting20GA, 22312GABarton Model New Crossbow, XM15 Haven-E2STree Pump, Semi stands, Uberti Auto Scuba Italy w/30 44CA Fins, rd mag, CattlemanRegulators, Mossberg Carbine, Elk Model Antlers Browning 500, Snow 20GA, Costume jewelry; 33RPM records; 20 1964 Kennedy 12GATBoard,ake -NewDown Arrows, Haven SA 22Weight Pump,LR Engraved Lifting Uberti Benches, ItalySemi 44CA Auto, Weights, Cattleman1917 SleepingBritish Carbine, 303 BagsI MK Browningn III,Pads, Hunting 2 halves; 11 Silver halves; 34 40% Silver halves; 1889 & TakeCampingBarton-Down Crossbow, Tents, SA22 AntiqueLRTree Engraved stands, Camp ScubaToaster,Semi Auto,Fins, LP Regulators,1917Camp British Light, Elk Poker303 AntlersI MKChips, ,III, Snow Hunting BartonFishingBoard, Crossbow, Arrows,Poles, Tac WeightTreekle, stands, Bows,Lifting SafetyBenches, Scuba Harness, Fins, Weights, Regulators, Wet Sleeping Suits, Elk Spot Bags Antlers Lights, n Pads,, Snow Skis, 2 1890 Morgan dollars; Misc. coins; Foreign coins; Deer Board,SnowCamping Arrows,Shoes, Tents, Bow Weight Antique Case, Lifting CampScuba Benches, Toaster, Fins, Bik Weights, LPe Rack, Camp SleepingBadminton, Light, Poker Bags Bike Chips, n LPads,ift, Bikes, 2 shoulder mount. CampingFishingPlus More Poles,Tents,… Tac Antiquekle, Bows, Camp Safety Toaster, Harness, LP Camp Wet Light,Suits, PokerSpot Lights, Chips, Skis, FishingSnow Shoes,Poles, TacBowkle, Case, Bows, Scuba Safety Fins, Harness, Bike Rack, Wet Badminton, Suits, Spot Bike Lights, Lift, Skis,Bikes, OTHER ITEMS: Schwinn bicycles; Portable generator SnowPlus Shoes,More… Bow Case, Scuba Fins, Bike Rack, Badminton, Bike Lift, Bikes, Plus More… 3,500; Champion gas portable sump pump, new; Many PERSONAL PROPERTY other items. PERSONAL PROPERTY PERSONAL PROPERTY TERMS: Cash, check, credit cards. All items will be sold Painters Coveralls, Beach Chairs, Rockets, Pressure Washer Wands, Freon/Air Tank, Chimney Pipes, Cargo Straps, Welding Rod, as-is. The sellers nor the auctioneer will be responsible for Trouble Light, Cone Spreader, Aprox. 240 Used Cement Blocks, Aprox. 300’ 6' Chain Link Fence, Rubber Animal Feed Dishes, Painters150' 4' Coveralls,chain link, BeachDrip Hoses, Chairs, Plastic Rockets, 45 Gallon Pressure Barrels, Was her2 New Wands, Wooden Freon/Air Outhouse Tank, Seats, Chimney 2 Section Pipes, Harrow, Cargo Straps, Yard Tools, Welding Camp Rod, accidents day of sale or items after sold. PaintersChairs,Trouble Coveralls, Portable Light, Cone BeachDVD Spreader, player, Chairs, Dog Aprox.Rockets, Crates 240 ,Pressure Electric Used Cement Panel Washer Breakers, Blocks, Wands, Aprox. Many Freon/Air 300’ Light 6' Bulbs,Tank, Chain Chimney BeeLink Smoker, Fence, Pipes, Rubber Generac Cargo Animal Starter,Straps, Feed2 Welding pr. D ishes,Roller Rod, TroubleBlades,150' 4' Light, chain Flex Cone Wraplink, Drip Spreader,Vet Hoses,Bandage, Aprox. Plastic Pool 24045 Table, Gallon Used Several CementBarrels, New 2B locks,New Faucets Wooden Aprox., 2 Bed 300’Outhouse Fr ames,12v6' Chain Seats, Link Cooler, 2 Fence,Section Wire Rubber Harrow,Shelving, Animal Yard Coolers, Tools, Feed Electric CampDishes, 150'Chairs,Heaters,4' chain Portable Vise, link Electric, DripDVD Hoses,player, Fans, Plastic2Dog Picnic Crates 45 Tables, Gallon, Electric Outdoor Barrels, Panel Table 2Breakers, New & Chairs,Wooden Many Christmas OuthouseLight Bulbs, Tree Seats, Bee Stand, Smoker, 2 Section Metal Generac Dog Harrow, Crates, Starter, Yard Ladder Tools,2 pr. 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POSSIBLE 2 AUCTION RINGS PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHECK WITH PHOTO ID. POSSIBLE 2 AUCTION RINGS Come Join Us-Don’t Miss The Fun PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHECK WITH PHOTO ID. POSSIBLE 2 AUCTION RINGS Come Join Us-Don’t Miss The Fun Come Join Us-Don’t Miss The Fun Page 4 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com September 1, 2020 ture of Griffith’s milk making them color LeMasters glass spice jars was the coordinated. From Front Page 1 variety of lids that Collectors like the came with the jars. fact that original metal label is an easy field Griffith wanted differ- lids may be replaced test to “date” a Griffith ent women, with differ- with modern plastic milk glass spice jar. ent kitchen colors, to lids found on most gro- Missing paper labels purchase Griffith’s cery store spice jars, makes positive identifi- spice jars, so the jar making it possible to cation that the jar is a sets were manufac- utilize old jars that no Griffith difficult. There tured with a palette of longer have lids. was also a paper label different colored jar on the back of a lids, including green, Griffith’s spice jar, pink, yellow, red, black, offering women sugges- and other colors. Most Below: Beautiful set of tions on how to use the of the spice stands or Griffith spice jars with blue spice inside the jar. racks were painted to lids. This 12-jar set is valued One distinctive fea- match the jar lids, at $75.
Above: Griffith’s Laboratory milk glass spice jar set with teal lids.
Below: 1950s Griffith milk glass spice jars with Disney characters. This mint condition set of jars is valued at $200.
Below: Early Art Deco designed Griffith’s spice set with plastic stand that is well worn but valued at $120.
Below: Rare Griffith set of 18 chocolate milk glass spice jars that are valued at $200.
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