Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections

Using rich archival and genealogical sources, author Philip D. Zimmerman, Ph.D., a noted independent scholar, brings to light for the first time an extraordinary array of 100 decorative and fine arts from the Historic Odessa Foundation’s collections.

“A Storied Past: Collections of the Historic Odessa,” published by Rowman & Littlefield, captures the historical character and significance of two important late-18th-century

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Wizards of the Coast Base Unlimited booster box, factory sealed with tight and intact WOTC branded cellophane wrap, showing Charizard box art with a single country code on the bottom, has an estimate houses, each of which retains a high percentage of original furnishings and locally made objects. Four chapters introduce the place, the families, important craftsmen, and why so many objects were preserved.

The richly illustrated book includes more than 200 photographs, including many details and historic images, along with careful physical descriptions and historical documentation. Meticulously of $8,000-$12,000. It’s a great, fresh-to-the-market booster box from the original purchaser. The new owner will have to decide whether to break the box. researched, “A Storied Past” illuminates a wealth of furnishings, works of art, and artifacts with common provenances and interlocking histories and places them into the artistic, social, and historical contexts of their time.

The same dilemma awaits the winning bidder for the 1999 “Pokémon” Wizards of the Coast Fossil 1st edition booster box, which is also factorysealed with tight and intact cellophane wrap. It’s beautiful and fresh-to-the-market, also from the original purchaser (est. $8,000-$12,000). Both this and the other “Pokémon” booster box show some wear from being in storage.

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay.

Over the past several years, the collections at Historic Odessa have undergone careful examination and interpretation. Relatively few historic sites have received this level of investigative treatment. Additionally, several of the hitherto-unpublished objects relate to others already in the decorative and fine arts lexicon.

Corbit and Wilson Family Collections Shed Light on History of Odessa

This well-documented group of family objects provides an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of members of the Corbit and Wilson families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and sheds light on the history of Odessa, Del., and the larger region.

Particularly strong holdings of furniture made by noted Odessa cabinetmaker John Janvier and his talented sons and nephew allow informative contrasts with products made in Delaware, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.

(1769) houses, built on adjoining lots by a tanner and a merchant and now maintained by the Historic Odessa Foundation. Subsequent generations valued and preserved the two houses and many furnishings.

The Wilson house opened in 1923 as the first historic house museum in Delaware. The Corbit house remained in family hands until H. Rodney Sharp bought it in 1938 to preserve it. Furniture owned in the family of John Janvier was added in the 1970s, and the Foundation has continued to acquire Corbit and Wilson family furnishings as well as locally made furniture in the years since.

Book Available online and at H Historic Odessa Foundation

“A Storied Past: Collections of the Historic Odessa” is available for $75 online at Rowman & Littlefield or on www.Amazon.com. Orders can also be placed through the Historic Odessa Foundation by calling 302-378-4119 or by emailing jennifer.cabell@historicodessa.org. Books can be picked up at the Foundation or shipped for a nominal fee. Members of Historic Odessa Foundation will receive a 20percent discount on purchases.

About Historic Odessa Foundation

08/12/23, FREDERICK, SAT. AT 9AM, 60+ pcs. fine framed artwork- orig. & prints, art deco bronzes & statuary, leaded stained glass, ruby red etched glass panels, fine porcelains, Royal Copenhagen figs. & books, vtg. movie cameras & audio components/ record albums/ CD's, old typewriters, art/ depression/ Vaseline glass, vtg. hat boxes, vtg. clocks, candelabras, old lic. plates, etc., Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Bldg. 12, Howard B. Parzow Auctioneer

07/29/23, WOMELSDORF, SAT. AT8:30AM, Vehicles & Trailers, ATVs & Rec. Lumber, bldg. mat., tools, antqs. & collec. Lg. selec. lighted beer signs, adv., pocket knive collec., traps, selec. of mounts, & much more!, 148 Deck Rd., L&H Auctions

08/04-15/23, EPHRATA, MON. AT3PM, Antique Christmas & Rare Harmonica Auction., Online Only: GehmanAuctions.Hibid.com, Gehman Auctions

08/12/23, EPHRATA, SAT. AT 9AM, Antqs. & collec., antq. GermanPrusian sword, RR collec., cast iron, copper/ brass/ pewter, Longaberger baskets/ access., seas. decor., ephem., books, artwork, prints, jewelry, linens/ textiles, sports cards/ mem., toys, early Steiff dog on wheels, Hess trucks, Tonka, Lionel, hh goods, tools, box lots & more!, Horst Auction Ctr., 50 Durlach Rd., Horst Auctioneers

Beckett graded baseball, hockey and basketball cards will feature a 1979-80 O-PeeChee Wayne Gretzky #18 rookie card, graded BVG 7 Near Mint (est. $1,800$2,400).

For more information, visit www.bruneauandco.com.

Needlework and other textiles made by Corbit and Wilson women characterize their handiwork. Other objects tell other stories. Some, labeled by their 19th century owners for posterity, document evolving trends in early collecting and historic preservation.

Corbit-Sharp and Wilson-Warner Homes

Maintained by Historic Odessa Foundation

The collections documented here furnish the CorbitSharp (1774) and Wilson-Warner

Established in 2005, Historic Odessa, owned and operated by the Historic Odessa Foundation, is a 72acre enclave of 18th and 19th century structures located in the town of Odessa, two miles from DE 1 and just off U.S. Route 13 in southern New Castle County, Del. The historic museum properties and gardens along with a well-documented collection of more than 7,000 objects and furnishings offer a unique picture of

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08/26/23, HARTFORD, SAT.

10AM-5PM, 84th PAPERMANIA

PLUS: Antq. Paper Show + Advertising & Photography, 1 Civic Center Plaza, XLCenter: exit off I-84; exit 32-B off I-91

08/10-13/23, ATLANTA, THURS.-SUN., Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

09/07-10/23, ATLANTA, THURS.-SUN., Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

09/22-23/23, LEBANON, FRI. 95 EARLYBUYERS ($100 FEE) & SAT. 9-3 ($10 ADM.), Indy Antique Advertising Show, 1955 Indianapolis Ave., Boone County 4H Fairgrounds

09/05-10/23, BRIMFIELD, TUES.-SUN., 6AM-AROUND 3PM, Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Show & Flea Market, Hertan's Field (GPS: 35 Palmer Rd.), Brimfield, MA

08/10-12/23, MANCHESTER, THURS.-SAT., 66th Annual NH Antique Show, 700 Elm St., Double Tree by Hilton

09/17/23, BARNEGATLIGHT, SUN. 9AM-5PM, RAIN OR SHINE, Antique & Collectible Show, 19th & Bayview Ave., Historic Viking Village

09/24/23, HAMMONTON, SUN.

9AM-3PM, Fall Antiques & Bottle Show, 31 Batsto Rd., Historic Batsto Village - Wharton State Forrest

08/14-20/23, BOUCKVILLE, MON.-SUN., 8AM-5PM, Antiques & Collectibles Show, 13 Show Fields Along Rte. 20, Bouckville, NY

09/02-03/23, STORMVILLE, SAT. & SUN., 8AM-4PM, Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rte. 216, Stormville Airport, NY

04/08/23 TO 12/31/23, BERWYN, EVERYSAT. & SUN, 9-4, Indoor/Outdoor Vintage Flea Market - Now Open Year Round!, 270 W. Swedesford Rd, Berwyn, PA

08/12/23, MOUNTWOLF, SAT. AT9AM, 200+ adv. signs incl. gas/ oil/ auto., oil cans, gas pumps, soda pop & lg. lighted signs, thermom., 20+ pedal cars incl. truck w/trailer & boat, old cars + jeeps, 100+ lots old toys/ windups/ tin/ toy cars, etc., 200+ lots toy trains., Live & Online: 4522 N. Sherman St. Ext.; rentzelsauctionservice.com, Rentzels Auction Service

08/15/23, GLEN ROCK, TUES. AT9AM, Gigantic Jewelry Auction - Gold, Sterling & Designer!, Live & Online: 4067 Snyder Rd.; wehrlysauction.com, Wehrly's Auction Svc.

08/17/23, HERSHEY, THURS. AT6PM, 2013 Lexus RX350, 38,861 mi., Antqs. & collec., Galway crystal, brassware, Royal Worcester dinner svc., sterling flatware/ svc. pcs. fine home furn., decorator curated furn.+ antqs.: dry sink, drop-leaf table, blanket chest, jelly cupboard, washstand, pine chest drawers, rugs- hooked, Oriental, art & sculptures, fur coats, hh items, etc., Online Only: www.LaneRyanAuctions.com, Lane Ryan Auctions

08/22/23, GLEN ROCK, TUES. AT9AM, Lg. Variety Auction!, Live & Online: 4067 Snyder Rd.; wehrlysauction.com, Wehrly's Auction Svc.

09/02-04/23, QUARRYVILLE, SAT. & MON., DOORS OPEN AT7:30AM, Amish-made food, quilts, fine art, tools, furniture, used cars, sports memorabilia & more! Proceeds benefit Hospice & Community Care., Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave., Hospice & Community Care; Rodgers & Assoc. Wealth Advisers

06/25/23 TO 10/01/23, DENVER, EVERYSUNDAY: 7:30-4; SPEC. SUNDAY, 10/1: OUTDOORS 5AM, INDOORS 7:30-4, Antique & Collectors Special Sundays, 2500 N. Reading Rd., Renningers Adamstown

08/12-13/23, REINHOLDS, SAT. & SUN., 7AM-4PM, Native American, Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Minerals, 607 Willow St., Reinholds - Lancaster County

08/12/23, LANCASTER, SAT. 9AM-1PM, 63rd Lancaster Hunting & Fishing Show & Sale, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster Farm & Home Center

08/12/23, SOMERSET, SAT. 9AM-5PM, 52nd Somerset Antiques, Artisans & Ales, Parking Garage on E. Catherine St., Streets of Somerset, PA

08/19/23, LANCASTER, SAT. 9AM-5PM, 29th Annual Postcard Expo, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster County Farm & Home Center

08/26/23, GETTYSBURG, OUTDOOR MKT.: SAT. 8-2 (STORE/WRHSE. SALE: 9-5), Outdoor Antique Market, 2885 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA

09/22-23/23, YORK, FRI. 10-6 & SAT. 10-5, York, PAAntiques Show & Sale, 334 Carlisle Ave., York Fairgrounds Conv. & Expo Ctr., Memorial Hall East

09/23/23, GETTYSBURG, OUTDOOR MKT.: SAT. 8-2 (STORE/WRHSE. SALE: 9-5), Antq. & Vtg. Outdoor Mkt., Store & Warehse. Sale, 2885 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA

GETTYSBURG, OUTDOOR MKT.: SAT. 8-2 (STORE/WRHSE. SALE: 9-5), Outdoor Antique Market, 2885 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA

TO 10/01/23, ADAMSTOWN, PA, WED.SUN., September Antique All Week Extravaganza, Along 7 Miles of Route 272, Adamstown, PAAntiques Capital U.S.A.

09/23-24/23, CHANTILLY, SAT. 9-6 & SUN. 11-5; $10 ADM., DC BIG FLEAAntiques Market, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Dulles

10/13-14/23, FISHERSVILLE, FRI. 9-5 & SAT. 9-4, 71st Antiques Expo, 277 Expo Rd., Augusta Expo Center

Brian Lebel

Continued from page 2 their interest is more than just a passing fad, that they have a genuine interest in the material.”

On day two, Lebel’s team and the crew from Morphy Auctions of Denver, Pa., collaborated to produce the auction of Western and Native American relics that took in $922,500. The top lot was an Edward H Bohlin silver saddle that sold for

$50,820. A recap of this sale was in last week’s issue.

Brian Lebel’s Jan. 26 and 27, 2024, Cody Old West Show and Auction, held in tandem with Morphy’s Las Vegas Antique Arms Show, will be at the Westgate Resort and Casino.

To learn more, call Cheryl Goyda at 877-968-8880, ext. 755, or email cheryl.goyda@morphy auctions.com.

All images courtesy of Brian Lebel’s Old West Events.

Antique and vintage spurs were in plentiful supply at the show.

Strawser

Continued from page 1 would go up several times at each auction. The couple simply refused to be outbid when they spotted a piece they had to have. They could be found at every majolica convention. Also, Ed served for a time on the Board of Directors of the Majolica International Society. For additional information, visit www.strawser

The Hippolyte Hautin Boulanger & Cie (France) floor vase, ca. 1880, 25 inches tall, modeled as brightly glazed pheasants, signed by Louise Carrier Beleuse, will be estimated at $5,000$8,000.

This T.C. Brown - Westhead, Moore & Co. Egyptian Revival garden seat, ca. 1875, modeled as a seated Egyptian female figure supporting a quatrefoil cushion, 22 inches, will be estimated at $3,000$5,000.

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Monday, Sept. 4.

Heritage Antique Center is open seven days per week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop has 55 dealers and 100 booths and showcases.

Located at 2750 N. Reading Road in Adamstown, Pa., Heritage

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England. Converted from the British pound to U.S. dollar, the price realized was $33,463.

The Jawa figure was from the first group of 12 “Star Wars” figures made in 1978 and still mounted on its original 12-back card, with no fading of color or damage. The figure is also one of only a few to exist that sports an original vinyl cape, which PALITOY later replaced with a fabric one.

“I am very pleased that this, one of the rarest carded ‘Star Wars’ figures known to exist, with only 10 to 15 examples documented, has stayed in the UK with an avid ‘Star Wars’ private collector, who was bidding anonymously on the telephone. The UK PALITOY carded variation is even rarer than the USA Kenner version. It’s a privilege to handle such a piece of ‘Star Wars’ toy history,” commented Jonathan

For additional information, call 717-484-4646.

M.HEMINGWAY & SONS OR CORTICELLI ROLL FRONT SPOOL CABINET,WITH RUBY GLASS DRAWERS, TOP & BOTTOM CRAIG: 717-336-3655

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Continued from page 3 who enjoys a relaxing day spent browsing for antiques will appreciate a visit to the Haddon Heights Antiques Center.

For more than 30 years, this two-story, multi-dealer shop has been providing a wide variety of antiques and collectibles in all price ranges. Conveniently located at 531 Clements Bridge Road in Barrington, N.J., where Haddon Heights and Barrington meet at the railroad track, the shop is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays.

For directions or more information, call 856-546-0555.

BUYING:

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Delaware’s colonial period in a rural village that played a vital part in America’s commercial history. The town of Odessa, originally known as Cantwell’s Bridge, has retained much of its 18th century charm and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to a National Historic Landmark and two National Park Service Network to Freedom sites.

To learn more, visit www.historicodessa.org.

Torode, Excalibur’s auctioneer.

The figure came with exceptional provenance, as the seller was the art director of Marvel UK between 1974 and 1979 and received it as a gift from PALITOY during the promotion of the “Star Wars” line in Marvel’s comics.

For additional information, visit www.excalibur auctions.com.