THE
AUCTION EXCHANGE ® nd COLLECTORS NEWS $150 AANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • ESTATES • FARM • REAL ESTATE • COMMERCIAL www.eauctionexchange.com July 6, 2021 Vol. 44, No. 30
ACROSS THE AUCTION BLOCK Tools and advertising were hot at Chupp/United By Karin had some great tools, Milliman seed corn advertising pieces, and some pieces SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. that were one-of-a-kind — Myrna Coleman col- items. Their collection lected hammers, specifi- included some really cally hammers weighing unique cut-out wrenches. less than seven pounds. The piece that stole the She added them to the show was no surprise. A collection of her husband, scale model Buick car, all Above:Cut-out wrenches were in demand at this auction and this C & J marked one Dan, who collected hand handmade except for the worked the bidders to $5,800 before it was pronounced sold. tools. During their 26 Goodrich Silvertown tires years together, they that were purchased for Below: This Minneapolis-Moline sign was an impressive 60 inches long and brought a amassed what was just $4 each in 1921, was high bid of $7,750. thought to be one of the a real treasure. This largest hand tool collec- model was displayed in tions in the United States, the 1923 Detroit Car which included more than Show. It was made by Joe 500 hammers. Borromey, who worked in When Dan died in Feb- the Buick experimental ruary, Myrna decided department in 1921. The have an auction. Auction- exact scale model mea- eer Greg Carter with sure 42 by 16 by 19 inch- United Auctions of Utica, es. The model had no N.Y., was contacted to engine and the steering take on this huge assign- wheel gear was stripped. ment. This led to a join- One brace in the soft top ing with Chupp Auctions was broken and one in Shipshewana to help engine cover bracket was Above: Elsie was in working with the selling. The sale missing. But it was an condition in her red ging- also included items amazing piece and when ham dress. The piece sold belonging to Olen and for $5,500 and stood 70 Janie Bentley, who also See tools page 4 inches tall.
FEATURE Key guns could protect a jailer as he unlocked cell By Larry key guns were cham- hanging from a touchhole offered on the television LeMasters bered for smaller musket (they worked basically show Pawn Stars that balls, such as .32 or .38 like lighting a fire crack- was said to be from the There was a time when calibers. They were made er). Jailers could not both 1600s and was ultimately gun makers and lock for about 200 years turn the key and have valued at $450. But that makers teamed up to cre- between the 17th and their finger on the trig- seems low for a key gun ate a weapon that could 19th centuries. ger, so matchlock key in working condition. be used in self defense by Key guns were made guns were often pre- However, in August 2020, jailers. when flintlock and per- ferred. Pawn Stars purchased a Key guns were devel- cussion cap mechanisms Key guns were primi- key gun, made in Nurem- Above: Key Gun, circa 1600s, shown on TV series Pawn oped so a jailor could lock fired guns; however, tive weapons that were berg, which was from the Stars that was given a value of $450. or unlock a jail door and, some key guns were not very reliable. For 1600s and considered top if an inmate tried escap- throw backs to earlier instance, once the key of the line for such guns. shoots it, no one knows if due to acid and common ing, the jailer could shoot times and used match- was inserted into a lock The cost was $5,200 with it is truly in working con- rust. the inmate through the lock mechanisms that and turned, the gun bar- a possible auction price of dition. Most collectors In 2011, www.thefire- key that he was still required a cigarette or rel could not quickly be $10,000 given. www.icol- have nothing to worry armblog.com showed a holding. For this reason, match to ignite a fuse removed from the door lector.com offered a cast about since these guns black power gun, with lock and aimed at a pris- iron matchlock key gun, are rare enough that touch hole, that was said oner, making firing key circa 1600s, at auction in most collectors only see to be a .32 caliber black guns dangerous for the 2014. This gun sold for them in their dreams. powder jailer’s key gun jailor. $1,500. Another serious con- from the 1850s. This is A combination of key The difficult part of sideration is the material possible since the pur- and gun are rare today, buying a key gun is the used to manufacture the ported date is towards so collectors eagerly term “working condition.” gun. Some guns were the end of the key gun watch for them at auc- No one in his right mind made of cast iron, and era. A touch hole gun was tion. But pricing these would shoot a 400-year- many replica guns still dangerous because it did Above: Flinklock key gun used by a jailor to keep prison- miniature weapons is old pistol, but, on the are, but a cast iron gun ers in check. often difficult. One was other hand, if no one corrodes badly when fired See Key gun page 16
SINCE 1978 THE WEEKLY AUCTION & COLLECTORS GUIDE FOR THE GREAT LAKES REGION Page 2 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com July 6, 2021 SUPER ANTIQUES AUCTION TOYS - FINE ART - ARTS & CRAFTS SATURDAY, JULY 10TH - 9:30 AM LOCATION: GRAND LEDGE MASONIC TEMPLE, 200 W. RIVER STREET. DIRECTIONS: I-96 to Lansing (Grand Ledge Exit 93A), then west on M-43 to Grand Ledge, then M-100 (Clinton/Jefferson) into Grand Ledge to River Street… Watch for auction signs. zone GRAND LEDGE, MI 5 THIS IS A UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL AUCTION FEATURING THE OUTSTANDING TOY COLLECTION OF THE LATE JEFF ASHLEY. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Arts & Crafts furnishings including: Signed Stickley (Gustav, LJG, Quaint) chairs and rockers; Limbert magazine rack; Pair of All Craft Shop cube chairs; A&C furnishings and accessories; Child’s Morris chair and wicker chair; Native American work stones, Navajo rug, and pottery, points, baskets, and moccasins; THREE Inuit carvings; Nash center vase; Antique quilts and wool textiles; In- lay-decorated cylinder music box; Blackamoor candelabra; Pottery by Roseville, Weller (jard/ped set, Hudson vase) Marblehead, Rookwood, Moorcroft; Frankart, Hirsch pixie, and Deco Cat bookends; Scarce “Mum” base pitcher and satin swirl creamer; Hubley floral doorstops; Beaded Drape glass; Cast metal carousel horse; Antique post card album; Blue “stinger” marked crocks and jug…Photos on website! ANTIQUE TOYS: 125+ lots! Highlights include antique windups by Lehman (Balky Mule w/box, Oh My w/ box, Climbing Monkey w/box, New Century Cycle, ELP-l dirigible, Paddy and Pig, Alabama C-J, and more); Marx Main Street, Charleston Trio, etc; Dogpatch Band, Drummer and other windups; Tin-litho and Penny Toys; Large grouping of scarce antique hand-painted Pip Squeak bellows toys; Outstanding collection of Schuco and other mohair bears (swivel heads, perfumers, hidden-compact and dancer bear); “Monkey” hidden flask and perfumer; Great grouping ofJack-in-the Box toys; Hand-painted papier- mache nodders and toys; Platform and floor toys; Tin and cast-iron banks; Original Bear & Pig bank; Hubley cast iron racecar and sleigh; Arcade McCormick-Deering thresher; Putman Bye-Lo doll; 1920’s Felix 8” wooden cat; 1940’s LuLu cloth doll; 1800’s Noah’s Ark with animals; Celluloid table toys… See website catalog for more listings and photos! FINE ART: This is the first in a series of auctions that will include selections from a large and diverse collection of original and limited-edition fine art. All art works will be sold without reserve or minimum bid. Please take a few moments to research the follow- ing: Original woodblock etching by Salvador Dali; AJ Scotti statue; Large grouping of antique Victorian landscape oils in period frames including o/c signed AE Ward; Native American themed graphics by P Collins and L Rogers; Graphic by A Botello; Three orig- inal oils by Hugo Casar; Pair of watercolors by LE Timmermanns; Hudson River School MERICAN o/c…See website for free catalog! A A Absentee bidding July 1st thru July 9th. AUCTIONS TERMS: Cash, Credit cards, and checks from established customers. All items are 517-243-9090 sold “as found” and subject to a 10% buyer’s AmericanaAuctions.com premium (3% added for credit card use). Lic. # AU19300051 July 6, 2021 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com Page 3
LIVE PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021 – 10:01 AM zone 4 LOCATION: 63363 16TH AVE., BANGOR, MICHIGAN Epic is partnering with our friends at Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal Service to bring you this live SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021 only auction event! We will be running 2 rings most of the day. One ring will be tools and equipment. The second ring will be primarily antiques and furniture. 10:00 AM * 2003 BMW 525i * JOHN DEERE 1520 TRACTOR * JOHN DEERE JHD500 BACKHOE * * 1972 CORVETTE 454 STINGRAY * KOMATSU D20P BULLDOZER * 1973 FORD DUMP TRUCK *1986 FORD F250 PLOW TRUCK * (2) – 1987 HONDA BIG RED 3-WHEELERS * RON & PATRICIA KENDZIERSKI * 1987 HONDA FOREMAN ATV * TOOLS * SHOP & WOOD WORKING TOOLS * LOCATION: 13140 3 MI. RD. * ANTIQUES * FURNITURE * GLASSWARE * HOUSEHOLD * 2003 BMW 525i sedan – loaded, manual transmission, disc changer; 1987 DIRECTIONS: From Evart go West on US10 to 135 Rd. Then Honda Foreman ATV – 4×4, front and rear racks; (2) Honda Big Red 250ES 3-wheelers; 1986 Ford F250 – 4×4, manual trans, gas engine, 96k miles, West- South 2 miles to 3 Mi. Rd. Left/East to sale. ern snow plow, regular cab – runs good; Komatsu D20P dozer – 6 way blade, zone 1927 hrs, ROPS, cab; John Deere 1520 tractor – 2wd, gas, 3 pt., PTO, 4500 HERSEY, MICHIGAN 49639 2 hrs; John Deere JHD500 backhoe – was running a year ago; Ford 5 ft. brush cutter; 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – 454, T tops, 72187 miles – con- dition unknown; 1973 Ford dump truck – 24k GVW – non-running, rough GUNS: (2) Springfield 1864 black powder, Russian Mosin Nagant rifle marked 1927, Lee Enfield No 5 MK1 Jungle carbine, Steyr Mannlicher M.95 rifle. TOOLS: Central Machinery demo hammer, Circular saws, Central Machin- ery breaker hammer, 10” compound miter box, Grease guns, Transits, Chicago Industrial electric jackhammer, Taps, dies, drill bits, Levels, Torch sets, Torch hose and regulators, Craftsman band saw, Full range of hand tools – wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, socket sets, etc., Assortment of Large pipe wrenches, Milwaukee rotary hammer, Makita rotary hammer, DeWALT 18v cordless drill, Bench vises, Porter Cable cordless set, Bench grinders, Paslode air nailer, Mil- waukee circular saw, ¾ drive socket set, Small torch set, Carpet tools, (2) De- WALT compound miter box, Booster cables. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Victor Talking Machine Company Victro- la, Crocks and Stoneware, Glass insulators, Ball Canning jars, Bay City Area Milk and Cream Bottles, Hummel Collector Plates, Dresser Boxes, Man on Horse Weather Vane, Mantel and Shelf Clocks, Pressed Steel Trucks, Victorian Greeting Cards, early almanacs, early Crayola crayons in box, postcards, cos- tume jewelry, Lone Ranger pedometer toy, Depression Glass, Royal Haegar Pot- tery, kitchen primitives, hump-back trunk, Hull Pottery, primitive boxes, license plates, and more still to be uncovered! SHOP EQUIPMENT: Generator set on cart with Briggs engine, Lincoln 295 amp welder, Sears drill press, Ram Machinery drill press, Atlas lathe and tooling, Delta 4×6 horizontal band saw, Small Craftsman air compressor, Tool chest with tools, Goodall booster starter, Ridgid pipe vise, Craftsman table saw, FMC tire balancer, Coats tire changer, Porter Cable air compressor, Buzz Rig. GARAGE & SHOP ITEMS: Huge assortment of yard tools – rakes, shovels, brooms, etc., Log rollers, Ramps, Fiberglass extension ladders, Aluminum ex- tension ladders, Fuel cans, Top links, drawbars, Floor jacks, Assorted fasteners, Motor oil, Electrical boxes, Assorted shoplights, Wire, Extension cords, 6’ fi- SPORTING GOODS: Prowler 700 HDX by Arctic Cat, soft cab; Ya- berglass stepladder, Kerosene heater, Log chains, Clevises, Shop stools, Totes, maha Grizzly 550 FI ATV with plow, 1797 miles; Char-Broil smok- Several fiberglass stepladders, 2 wheeled carts, Little Giant ladder, 100 gallon portable fuel tank, Well pumps, LP cylinders, Oil tank, Shop carts, Appliance er; Fishing poles; Helmets; Bow target; Paddle, cooler; Weston meat dollies, Ridgid shop vac NIB, Tarps, Sawhorses. SPORTING GOODS: Compound bow in case with arrows, Several Coleman lanterns, Crosman Co2 BB pistol, grinder; Turkey fryer. Bean bag set, Several live traps, Ammo boxes, Aluminum tree stand, SmokerCraft canoe, Fishing poles, Canoe GUNS: Rifles - Colt M-4 LE, 556 semi; Savage model 11, bolt ac- paddles, SkiDoo snowmobile (older). OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT: Stihl MS 360 chain saw, Stihl weed whip, Stihl HT75 tree saw, (3) Stihl tion, 6.5 Creedmore, with Pentax 4-12 scope; Marlin bolt, 243, 3-9 028AV chain saw, (2) Stihl 024 chain saw, (3) Stihl 025 chain saw, Stihl 036 chain saw, Stihl 048 chain saw, Yard scope; Ruger Ranch Rifle, 223 semi; Marlin model X7, bolt 7mm08, carts, Wheelbarrows. 4-12 Pentax; Ruger 10-22, 4 X 32 Simmons; Winchester (New Hav- Plastic barrels, Rake wheels, Anvil, Oars, Soda crates, (5) Large safes, Trampoline, (2) rolls of barbed wire. Epic Auctions & Estate Sales, LLC & Vander Kolk Auction & Appraisal Service en) model 94AE, 30-30 Bushnell scope; Winchester model 70 bolt, Brad Stoecker, Bob Howe, Scott Vander Kolk Jr. & Scott Vander Kolk - Auctioneers 270; DPMS Panther 308, semi; Browning Medallion 7mm08. Shot- 517-927-5028 • 616-437-1047 & 616-292-4085 guns - Winchester model 140, 20 ga. semi auto; Remington model 11-87 12 ga. semi auto; Ugartechea 12 ga. Double. Pistols - Thompson Center single shot, Super 14, 44 Rem. Mag.; Thompson Center single shot Super 14, 223 Rem. with 6-8 Burris scope; Makarov 9mm X 18, German; Taurus PT 92-AFS 9mm; Ruger new model Blackhawk, 44 mag, with 50 years of 44 mag noted on the barrel; Colt officer’s mod- ThARIALursday, BLACKJuly FONT8th @ 16 4:30 POINTp.m. el-match, 38 spc. MUZZLE LOADERS: Rifles - Zovave 58 cal. Italy; Thompson Cen- GunsBRITTANIC * Coins * Household BOLD FONT * 19 Lawn POINTTractor ter 50 cal. never shot; Thompson Center 54 cal.; Thompson Center BRITTANNIC BOLD FONT 12 POINT Hawken 50 cal. Pistols - CVA pistols, 45 and 50 cal.; CVA Optima Woodworking Equipment * Antiques & Collectables * Misc 50 cal.; Reproductions new in the box: Model 1851 Navy 44, Model Do Not Miss This CLEAN Auction! 1862 Police 36, Model 1860 Army 44 xtra cyl., Model 1858 Sheriff From Downtown Coldwater from US-12,Arial head font north 8 point on US 27, turn the first left on Grand Street 44, Model 1858 Remington 44 xtra. cyl., Model Navy Yank/Civilian (at Chemical Bank) and go 1.9 miles to Northlake, turn left and follow the signs to 256 Northlake 44, Model 1858 Remington steel Target 44, Model 1860 Army steel 44 BRITTANNICDrive (in the Ebyview BOLD Subdivision) FONT in 15… PT xtra cyl, Model 1860 Army steel 44. Coldwater,ARIAL BOLD FONT Michigan 12 PT Liberty gun safe; Large quantity of ammunition; New Scopes (vari- arialGUNS font & 8 pointRELATED: V-Myers Flintlock, Engraved Stock; N Blaker Flintlock; P Griffith XVII Flintlock ety); Gun Clips (several). xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxRifle; Ron Ehlert Black Powder Rifle Engraved ‘This Rifle made for Leon Mills by Ron Ehlert”; BB xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGuns; HOUSEHOLD: Table lamps; Chest freezer; Garage Frigidaire refrig- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCOINS: Silver Certificates; 1929 Gold 2 ½ Dollar Coin; Silver Kennedy Halves; Buffalo Nickels; erator; Charcoal grill; Qty. gold decorated glasses; 2 lift recliner chairs; xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSilver Quarters; Peace Dollars; Walking Liberty Dollars; Wheat Pennies; LOTS MORE! Vacuum; Card table; Steam vac; Microwave; Bookshelf; Queen and xxxxTOOLS & RELATED: Wood Lathe; Delta 10” Compound Miter Saw; Dust Collection System; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; C Clamps; Chisels; Lathe Tools; Power Tools; Nuts, Bolts, Screws; twin beds; Office chair; Linens. Router; Router Table; Belt/Disc Sanders;ARIAL 16BOLD” Scroll FONT Saw; Ro 12uter PT Bits; Toolboxes; Table Saw; 12” SHOP & GARAGE: Craftsman table saw; Craftsman router; Crafts- arialBand font Saw 8 point Sander; Roller Stands; Paints & Stains; Misc Scrap Wood; Hand Tools; Small Anvil. man drill press; Skill sander; Hand tools; Wheelbarrow; Metal shelv- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxLAWN & GARDEN: ACE 14.5hp, 42” Cut Riding Mower w/Bagger; Yard Machines 8hp, 26” 2 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxstage snow blower; 8’ Wood Step Ladder; Reel Mower; Yard Tools; Gas Weed Whips; ing; Metal cabinets; Scrap lumber; Shovels, rakes, etc.; Gas cans; xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Cabinet; Old Wood Batteries; Glassware; Carnival Glass; Heri- Clamps; Tire chains; Toolboxes, rolling toolbox; Floor jack; Vise, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtage Hall Chins Set; Silver Utensils; Curved Glass Hutch; Cast Iron Pieces & Banks; (7) Assorted Pocket Watches; Antique Locks; Dressers; camelback Trunk; Violin; Telephone; Wood Duck shop vac; Oil and lube; Aluminum extension ladder; Aluminum step- xxxx Decoys; Table; Mantle Clock; EvinrudeARIAL Aqua BOLD Sonic FONT Boat 10 Motor POINT ladder; Cabela’s wheel well box; Bench grinder; Black and Decker FURNITURE: Dining Room Table w/6 Chairs; Desk; Swivel Rocker; Glider Rocker; Entertainment Center; Sofa; La-Z-Boy Recliner; Cedar Chest; Full Bed; Stools; circular saw; Meat saw and grinder. HOUSEHOLD: TT Appliances; Glassware; Dishes; Bakeware; Cups; Plates; Bowls; Pots; Pans; LAWN & GARDEN: John Deere D140 riding mower, 224 hrs.; Fer- Tupperware; Knick Knacks; Lamps; tilizer; Dethatched; Electric fence wire; ATV sprayer; Hose. MISC: Lawn Chairs; Wall Décor; Kids Toys; Holiday Décor; Albums; Cassettes; CD’s; Well Pumps; Books; 7’ Pool Table; TERMS: Cash, check, Visa or MasterCard w/proper ID. All items Tompkins Estate sold as-is with no guarantee. Nothing to be removed from premises FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Darin Spieth at 517-398-6060 or Dan Satow at 517-617- 1104, or log onto www.spiethandsatow.com. until settled for w/cashier. Not responsible for accidents day of sale. INSPECTION: Auction Day at 3:00 pm or by appointment with auctioneers. Auctioneer acts as selling agent only. Anything Auctioneer announces TERMS: Cash or negotiable funds. Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. A 4% overrides any written information. Lunch and restroom available. transaction fee will be applied to all credit card purchases. Statements made sale day take prece- dence over previously dispersed information. NOTE: Food available on site. Jim Lambert Auctioneers Log onto www.spiethandsatow.com.com for more photos and information McBain, MI 49657 6 S. Howell Street Darin Spieth Hillsdale, Ml 49242 Jim (231) 633-5673 Auctioneer Visit our website and view pictures at: 517-439-2528 www.lambertauctions.com Daniel Satow Fax 517-279-4899 HF-00159929 Auctioneer Hillsdale: 517-398-6060 Page 4 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com July 6, 2021
Above: Orange in color, this salesman sample feeder is an advertising piece for S.S. Above: Shown at the 1923 Detroit car show, this model car rode to the top of the chart Smidley. It sold for $2,100. with its selling price of $18,000. tising collectible was her arm. This display was Tools $7,750. sold for the bid price of From Front Page Sticking with the $5,500. advertising signs, a How much would you the bidding opened up, “Chilled Oliver Plows” pay for an old wrench? the price just kept on sign brought a selling Seemed the collectors of climbing. Bids came in price of $6,000. This one small hand tools had no Above: This Oliver Chilled Plows sign was sandstone on wood and attracted a lot of col- measured 96 by 13 inch- bottoms in their pockets very quickly as the lectors when it was offered for sale. It reached $6,000. in-house and online bid- es. It was sandstone on when the cut-out wrench- ders competed to be the wood and was in very es were offered. A C & J new owner of the prized good condition. It had a cut-out wrench measured model car. And the sell- new wood frame sur- a mere 7 inches. This cast ing price wasn’t cheap. rounding it. A second iron piece refused to take You had to have deep “Chilled & Steel, Walking a back seat as the bidding pockets to put this car in and Riding Plows” sign kept rising quickly when your collection. The final measured 48 by 5 inches. it was offered for sale. hammer didn’t fall until It was a single-sided piece The final sale price the price reached a very and sold for $2,000. And stopped at $5,800. A Above: A model made by Guy Cye, this canoe was a nice display piece that rode the impressive $18,000 bid. an embossed single-sided Hortu & JR cut-out price all the way to $1,200. A red Van Brunt grain Oliver sign measuring 28 wrench didn’t show any drill display measured 36 by 10 inches sold for weakness when the bid- was sold for $850. unit up was $2,000. and measured a mere 4 by 24 inches. Sporting $1,600. It was marked ding was opened up on All these tools had to A model of an Old Towne, by 9 by 8 inches. It was yellow lettering that “Clarke Hdwre Co., Cul- this French tool. It had be contained somewhere Maine, canoe was made by marked “Wash, C.H. OH” declared it a John Deere peper, VA” and was in raised lettering across and a thirty-drawer Guy Cyr. This one measured and was in good condi- piece, this grain drill box very good condition. the center of the wrench machinist chest certainly 66 inches in length and was tion. Made mostly of wood store display was meant A very different kind of which spelled out the ori- offered up plenty of one of only four that he which had been painted to sit on a countertop. It advertising piece was put gin of the small 6-inch options. This vintage made. It sold for $1,200. An orange, it had a tin roof. sold for $10,000. A Min- out by Borden. A mechan- tool. The price didn’t stay piece measured 30 by 54 Old Towne canoe/sailboat The advertising printing neapolis-Moline tractor ical cow standing 70 inch- small since the bidding by 21 inches. It was with rudder measured 16 was still in great readable and farm machinery sign es tall was in excellent reached an impressive marked “Hamilton Manu- inches long. It had the origi- condition also. The sale was in very good condi- condition. It was still in $4,250 before it was sold. facturing” and had one nal rudder and was a sail- price on this one was tion. The bright red let- working order. She A Bradleys Wonder drawer that had been boat version of the canoe. $2,100. ters stood out against the seemed to be right at D99 cut out wrench mea- replaced. The drawer The seat caning was dam- For more information black background. It was home in her red gingham sured 14 inches in length. pulls appeared to be all aged on this piece but it still call United Auctions at surrounded by a wood dress. She was holding a This cast iron work tool original and the dark sold for $800. 716-307-3405 or Chupp frame and measured 60 young cow dressed in blue reached a selling price of patina testified to its age. A S.S. Smidley feeder Auctions at 260-499- by 36 inches. The final and white and had a $1,000. An Ames cutout The bid price to load this was a salesman sample 0216. sale price on this adver- kitchen towel draped over wrench was a very differ- ent looking work tool. This one measured 9 inches and had two heads on one end and one on the other. It brought a final bid price of $1,100. And a John Bull 11-inch cutout wrench held its own with a sale price of $1,000. There were several tool planes offered for sale. A Stanley Bailey corrugat- ed plane set included all models and the Stanley No. 1. The case measured 32 by 47 by 9 inches and there was a stand to put it on. This store display looked showroom ready, appearing to be right from the salesman that delivered it to the store Above: This John Deere Van Brunt grain drill display was unusual in that it wasn’t green owner to help sell the in color. It brought a final bid of $10,000. Stanley Bailey planes. The hammer didn’t come down on this piece of his- tory until the bidders reached a price of $3,400. ADVERTISERS! A Stanley No. 1 smooth plane was sold for $1,100 Verify that your ad was received! as was a Stanley N. 444 Whether you faxed or e-mailed, call toll-free tongue and groove plane. for verification: A Stanley Bedrock #602 plane came in right 888-339-3795 behind these with a win- Above: A Stanley Bailey Corrugated Plane set, this piece ning bid of $1,000. And a was a real find as the price rose to $3,400. Stanley No. 212 plane July 6, 2021 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com Page 5 ORDER FORM SUBSCRIPTIONS SAMPLE THEAUCTION EXCHANGE ® And COLLECTORS NEWS PO Box 90, Knightstown, IN 46148-0090 Phone Toll Free (888) 339-3795, x134 • Fax (877) 223-3778 [email protected] q Free Sample Copy of The Auction Exchange & Collectors News SUBSCRIPTIONS: q New Subscription q Renewal q $3200 for 1 year (51 issues) q $5700 for 2 years (102 issues) q $8200 for 3 years (153 issues) 00 00 q $151 for Canadian or $130 1st Class in U.S., 1 year Total enclosed: $ Name Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Email This is a gift, please send a postcard announcing the gift subscription From I read The Auction Exchange for: q Auction reviews q Articles q Advertising q Other ISSUE DATE DEADLINE Mail this completed form with payment to: P O Box 90, Knightstown, IN 46148-0090 (NOON) CREDIT CARD ORDERS: 888-339-3795 JULY 13 . . . . WED. ,. JULY 7 JULY 20 . . . . WED. ,. JULY 14 JULY 27 . . . . WED. ,. JULY 21 Auction Exchange and Collectors News Published weekly except one week in December AUGUST 3 . . . . WED ,. JULY 28 (51 issues) and mailed every Thursday AUGUST 10 . . WED ,. AUGUST 4 ISSN: 0279-0950 Published by MidCountry Media, Inc. AUGUST 17 . . WED ,. AUGUST 11 27 N. Jefferson St., PO Box 90 Knightstown, IN 46148 AUGUST 24 . . WED ,. AUGUST 18 Periodicals postage paid at Knightstown, Indiana AUGUST 31 . . WED ,. AUGUST 25 Subscription price: $32.00 for one year $57.00 for two years; $82.00 for three years Canadian subscriptions are: $151.00 per year First Class (US funds)
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Auction Exchange and Collectors News PO Box 90 Knightstown, IN 46148-0090
SUBSCRIBERS: We print the advertisements as sent to us by the auctioneer. It is not possible to check the correctness of the listed items, so before traveling a long distance for a particular item, contact the auctioneer first by phone.
Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the written consent of the publishers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
POSTAL REPORT Without fail for 42 years, The Auction Exchange & Collectors News has been delivered to the USPS by 5 pm every Friday.
Currently we are delivering the newspaper to the USPS by midnight Thursday. Despite this early entry into the postal stream and our vociferous lobbying at all levels of the USPS, we are experiencing delivery problems in the following areas: Kentwood MI, White Lake MI If you don’t receive a paper by Tuesday’s mail, you may call us to have a paper sent first class. If it is after normal business hours, please call 888-339-3795 ext. 177. Please also call your Post Office to report your late delivery. Page 6 THE AUCTION EXCHANGE – www.eauctionexchange.com July 6, 2021 UPCOMING AUCTION CALENDAR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER The Upcoming Auction Cal- 04 Sat., Jul. 24, Dales Sat., Jul. 17, Mel White 06 Sat., Jul. 24, Strawser/Real endar is a listing of future Auc- ZONE 4 Auctioneering Service Auctioneer, Auto, Equip., ZONE 6 Estate Sails, Inc., Coin, Thu., Jul. 15, Dales LLC, Car, Gun, Furn., HH, Misc., Dimondale, MI Sat., Jul. 17, Rowley’s tions beyond the current week. Wolcottville, IN Auctioneering Service LLC, Hamilton, MI Sat., Jul. 17, Michael Auction Auction Service, Tool, Equip., Auctioneers: This service is Tools, Lawn Equipmen, Fri., Jul. 30, Stantons & Realty Service, Furn., Antq., Allenton, MI 12 provided at no charge. As with Zeeland, MI Auctioneers, Ammo, Gun, Coll., Tool, Reading, MI 08 ZONE 12 Sat., Jul. 17, Yutzy’s Auction everything - we do our utmost Fri., Jul. 16, Big Bear Misc., Hastings, MI ZONE 8 Service, Farm, Charlotte, MI Fri., Jul. 16, Whalen Realty to make sure that your Auction Auction Company, Tool, HH, 05 Wed., Jul. 14, Strawser/Real Wed., Jul. 21, Claud & Auction, 2 Day Estate, is listed in a timely and accu- Coll., Berrien Center, MI ZONE 45 Estate Sails, Inc., Antq., HH, McMillen Auction Co., Misc., Wolcottville, IN Neapolis, OH rate fashion. Sun., Jul. 18, AAA Straight Fri., Jul. 16, Furlo Auction Liquidation, Spring Arbor, MI Up Auction Service, Coin, Service, Equipment, For our Readership: For more Sat., Jul. 24, Furlo Auction Be Sure To Say, “I Saw It In thorough listings contact the Buchanan, MI St. Charles, MI Service, Estate, Midland, MI Thu., Jul. 22, Dales Sat., Jul. 17, Furlo Auction Sat., Aug. 21, Mel White The Auction Exchange Auctioneer personally and tell Auctioneering Service LLC, Service, Commercial, Auctioneer, Antq., Coll., them where you saw their ad! Furn., Tool, HH, Holland, MI Merrill, MI Misc., Ovid, MI & Collector’s News!” LIST YOUR UPCOMING AUCTIONS FREE!
D D A T T S C A