Antiques & Auction News - May 24, 2024

Independence Seaport Museum Ushers

In Summer Season With Shipboard Activities For All Ages

WWII-Era Submarine, Becuna, Turns 80 Years Old

Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) is gearing up for the summer season with programming and events that allow visitors to explore Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections, all from aboard its two historic ships, Olympia and Becuna.

“Philadelphia is a city that was born from the Delaware River,” states Peter S. Seibert, president and CEO of the Independence Seaport Museum. “As you make plans for the summer, I encourage you to come down to the river and begin exploring its rich history by attending one of our programs.”

Coinciding with Memorial Day Weekend, the museum will celebrate Becuna (“Becky”)’s 80th birthday with a weekend full of programming and special discounts from Saturday, May 25, to Monday, May 27. A WWII-era submarine, “Becky” was commissioned on May 27, 1944, at Electric Boat Company in Groton, Conn., and sent immediately to the Pacific Ocean, where she engaged the naval forces of Imperial Japan during WWII. In 1951, Becuna underwent modernization as part of the United States Navy’s Greater Underwater Propulsion and Power Program (also known as the GUPPY Program), where she was refitted with a streamlined hull and a snorkel system, among other upgrades. “Becky” is the only Guppy 1-A type submarine remaining anywhere in the world. Relocated to Philadelphia in 1969 after she was decommissioned, Becuna was made a museum in July 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration of the Declaration of Independence and moved to Penn’s Landing to be docked alongside the Olympia.

Throughout the holiday weekend, the museum will offer special promotions to celebrate Becuna’s historic milestone. Visitors who purchase either the Climb Aboard, the Explorer, or the Admiral Dewey admission packages will receive a special memento to remember Becuna’s 80th Birthday Bash. The Climb Aboard package is a ship-centric offering that

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“These ships were never designed to last this long,” says Independence Seaport Museum’s Shipboard Interpretation Manager Greg Williams. “Becuna is still here 80 years later, serving as a link to our past and educating younger generations about our nation’s history.It is a remarkable thing and a testament to ISM’s commitment to her as her caretaker.”

features self-guided exploration of Olympia and a guided tour of the cruiser’s engine room, plus a guided tour of Becuna. The other two options, the Explorer and Admiral Dewey packages, include self-guided exploration on Olympia and a guided Becuna tour in both packages, plus a guided tour of Olympia’s engine room with the Admiral Dewey selection, in addition to selfguided exploration in the museum building. Additionally, shoppers in the Museum Store will receive an 8.0 percent discount on any Becuna-themed merchandise. ISM will also introduce its expanded historic ship schedule, which will run until Labor Day. Guided tours of Becuna will be offered daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., alongside guided tours of Olympia’s engine room at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Olympia, the oldest floating steel ship in the world, will also be the site of events throughout the summer. Back again for a second year, ISM’s “Captain’s Corner” series will be offered once a month aboard the ship. The series will cover various topics, but all have one common thread: highlighting themes relevant to the museum’s two historic ships. Guests can learn about the American Army in the Phillippines

during the Spanish-American war with Ph.D. student Derrick Rowe on June 29; the naval life and leadership of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz with Dr. Tyler R. Bamford from the Naval History and Heritage Command on July 27; and Hitler’s plan to stimy the Americans in the Atlantic Ocean with K.A. Nelson, the author of “Killing Shore: The True Story of Hitler’s U-boats Off the New Jersey Coast,” on Aug. 17. The cost per program is $15 per person and includes access to the lecture and self-guided exploration onboard Olympia. ISM members receive free admission.

Summer evenings at ISM will come alive with Olympia After Hours, a series of special events that the museum will launch in June. Back due to popular demand following a similar event held in 2023, Olympia After Hours will include speakeasy evenings plus three new thematic evenings for those 21 and older. On June 14, July 12, and Aug. 9, attendees will be transported to a 1920sera speakeasy, complete with jazz music, themed cocktails, and mocktails. On June 28, July 26, and August 23, visitors can experience different themes, including a celebration of Pride month (June 28), a sci-fi night where guests will travel to far-off realms (July 26), and a ‘90s night where attendees can relive the recent decade (Aug. 23). Tickets for each event are $35 per person and include one complimentary drink. ISM members receive free admission.

Rounding out summer programming is a new event on Olympia scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3. ISM will be joined by Nerd Mall and Origins of Play for Olympia Con, a full day of gaming and exploration. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., gaming enthusiasts, anime lovers, and collectors will unite for an unforgettable experience filled with cutting-edge video game tournaments, thrilling anime and cosplay, amazing vendors, and more.To make the day sweeter, Philadelphia’s own Bassett Ice Cream will be available during the event, selling ice cream to those onboard. Additional information and ticket options will be announced shortly on ISM’s website.

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Walker Homestead is hosting its spring Antiques and Primitive Goods Show on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 19 Martin Road, Brookfield, Mass. The show features nearly 50 reputable dealers in early country antiques and also quality handmade primitive goods from all over New England and beyond on Walker Homestead’s lawns and back fields. Now in its 15th year, the show is a greatly anticipated twice-yearly event.

Walker Homestead, the home of Paul and Kris Casucci, consists of a 1698 colonial saltbox situated on 30 acres in central Massachusetts and features heirloom gardens, country antiques and also handmade primitives. The event

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On Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, Gehman Auctions based in Ephrata, Pa., will hold a huge sports card and memorabilia sale. Over 1,250 lots will cross the block at the online sale, which will begin to close at 3 p.m. each day. The two-day event will encompass antique, vintage, and modern sports cards and various items of sports memorabilia.

Featured items include a complete set of 1986 Fleer basketball

Here the Becuna is docked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1949, Weilminster Collection, 2009.015. Photo courtesy of Independence Seaport Museum.

The Becuna is moored alongside Olympia on Penn’s Landing. Photo courtesy of Independence Seaport Museum.

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The Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall will host its annual Memorial Day Weekend Sale from Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. Cackleberry Farm Antique

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Mall is located at 3371 Lincoln Highway East in Paradise, Pa., on Route 30. It is four miles west of Route 41 and six miles east of the Rockvale Square Outlet Mall in Lancaster County.

The huge, 26,000-squarefoot facility houses a wide variety of antiques and collectibles displayed by over 125 dealers. Merchandise featured includes items such as furniture, glassware, sterling silver, clocks, advertising, jewelry, fine china, toys, books, postcards, trains, Christmas items, pottery, linens, primitives, kitchenware, and much more.

Housed inside the antique mall is an Old Time General Store. Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall offers convenient parking for over 100 vehicles, with a spacious area for campers, trailers, and tour buses. The shop is clean, climate-controlled, brightly lit and carpeted.

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05/23/2024, Thu 10AM & Online, Kinzers, Huge model trains & toys auction. Embassy Auctions International

05/25/2024, Sat 1 PM, Mohrsville, Large estate auction. Antiques & collectibles, furniture, tools, lawn & garden & much more! L & H Auctions

05/26-27/2024, Sun & Mon 3PM, Ephrata, Modern sports card auction. Gehman Auctions

05/28/2024, Tues 3PM, Ephrata, Folk art, Ned Foltz, Jay Stauffer, Gottshall, antiques. Gehman Auctions

05/28/2024, Tues 9AM, Glen Rock, Double Header Auction. Live only at 9AM for outside lawn art, cast iron pumps & sinks, tools, ladders & more. Live & online for antiques & variety items. Wehrly’s Auction Service, Inc.

05/30/2024, Thu 5PM, Newville, The late Jeff Showalker collection. Darvin Rodgers, Jr. Auctioneer

05/30/2024, Thu 3PM, Carlisle, Petroleum, advertising, toys, cast iron dog collection & more! Rowe’s Auction Service

05/31/2024, Fri 1:30PM, Kutztown, Furniture, cuckoo clocks, over 20 long guns, pistols, antique & vintage hammers, signs, traps & more! Clarence Shirk Auction Service

06/01/2024, Sat 8:30AM, Fleetwood , Antiques, primitives, vintage toys, furniture, household, mid-century items & more! Wagner Auction Service

06/01/2024, Sat 10AM, Orwigsburg , Firearms, furniture, jewelry, coins, military, antique/vintage, toys, video games, instruments & more! Auction Time Bid Board

06/01/2024, Sat 9AM, Ephrata, Firearms, hunting, fishing, military collectibles & accessories. Horst Auction Center

06/11/2024, Tues 9AM, Glen Rock, Oustanding jewelry auction. Gold, silver, designer & costume. Wehrly’s Auction Service, Inc.

07/10/2024, Wed Evening starts at 5 PM, Antique & modern furniture, glassware, sterling silver, primitives, tools & more! A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers

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About Independence Seaport Museum

The Independence Seaport Museum (ISM), founded in 1960 as the Philadelphia

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Maritime Museum, encourages visitors to discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. Stewards of the Olympia, a 19th-century cruiser, and the Becuna, a WWIIera submarine, ISM is home

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is a premier, year-round destination adjacent to Spruce Street Harbor Park on Penn’s Landing. Visit daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and see our full schedule of programs and events at www.philly seaport.org.

FIREARMS: WWII Arisaka Rifle, 50 Cal Lewisburg Rifle, Citadel 45ACP Pistol, Much Ammo. FURNITURE: Sellers Cabinet, Icebox, Lg Corner Cabinet, Bedroom & Dining Sets incl MCM, Sectional Sofas, Patio Sets, Bowfront Chinas. JEWELRY: 14K: Diamond Ring, Necklace, Earrings, Pin; Much Sterling incl Rings and Necklaces; Huge Amount of Costume incl Estate and Tray Lots. COINS: Morgan & Peace Dollars, Silver Eagles, Silver Rounds & Ingots, 1850 Large Cent, 1804 Half Cent, Unc Franklin Half Collection. MILITARY: Mansfield and Mann Civil War Era Cavalry Sword; Helmets, Bayonets. ANTIQUE/VINTAGE: Comics incl 1950s/60s Marvel & DC Superhero, Playboy Mags, Huge Salt & Pepper Shaker Collection, Fraternal Swords, Halloween Blowmolds, 10 ft Display Case, Candlewick, Birch Beer Barrel, CI Pans. TOYS: Lg He-Man/MOTU & TMNT Toy Collection incl Technodrome & Figures, Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Powermaster w/ Box, Lego Sets incl 6285 Black Seas Barracuda & 6085 Black Monarch’s Castle w/ Boxes. VIDEO GAMES: NES, Genesis, PS1 & PS3 Consoles, Games incl PS1 Final Fantasy VII, VII & Anthology, Playstation Mag Demo Discs incl Sealed. INSTRUMENTS: Guitars incl Electric/Acoustic, Saxophone, Violins, Clarinets. SPORTS: Autographed: Jerry West Jersey, Pele Soccer Ball, Aaron Judge/ Strawberry Baseballs, Lakers Basketball with MacAdoo, Cooper & AC Green; Cards incl 1966 & 68 Topps Mantle. COLLECTIBLES: Pokémon Cards, Lenox, Disney Snowglobes, Beer Trays, Tap Handles & Signs incl Neon. MISC: (2) John Deere Riding Mowers incl LA110 & E130; Electric Wheelchair.

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cards. Another highlight will be a SGC 8.0 Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card and a 1949 Chuck Bednarik Leaf football rookie card

An interesting grouping will be the Roger Kingdom collection. He was a U.S. Summer Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 110 meter high hurdles for both the 1984 summer games held in Los Angeles and the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul. The collection consists of game-worn cleats, professional track gear, vintage track clothing including Adidas track suits, various medals and awards, photographs and many other items.

This will be a diverse two-day auction.

For further information, call Shane Gehman at 717-863-9339 or visit www.gehmanauctions.com.

Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall

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Shop-goers may also want to visit the stores out in front of the mall. Not Just Baskets of Cackleberry Farm is a unique gift shop filled with quilts, baskets, candy, gifts for pets, candles, framed prints, and all sorts of of other great gift ideas. Many items in the wide assortment of merchandise are on sale for a limited time.

Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Tuesday. On Monday, May 27, the antique mall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards are accepted. Gift certificates, layaway, and shipping are also available. For more information, call 717-442-8805 during business hours or visit www.cackle berryfarmantiquemall.com.

The Roger Kingdom collection consists of game-worn cleats, professional track gear, and vintage track clothing including Adidas track suits. Kingdom was a U.S. Summer Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 110 meter high hurdles for both the 1984 summer games and the 1988 summer games.

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Camp David presidential retreat closed at $40,000. The country’s 34th president was an amateur painter, and signed this 20-by-16inch oil on canvas “D D E” in the lower right corner. It is inscribed on the back of the stretcher “To George R. Bechatel from Sue Eisenhower granddaughter of Pres. DDE 8-15-68.” Also reaching $40,000 was the tablecloth on which President Abraham Lincoln ate his last meal. Mary Lincoln gave it to her friend, Mrs. James H. Knowlton, wife of a Wisconsin legislator. A woman’s suffrage unique silver medal for duty issued to nurse Emmeline Pankhurst by W.S.P.U. sold for $30,000, and a 20 star American flag, ca. 1818 Naval ensign boat flag with provenance, went for $25,000. For complete results, visit www.HA.com/6268.

PUBLIC ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

Musical Instruments • Farm Toys • Trains • Cast-Iron Dogs BID NOW - Auction Closes May 30 @ 7:00 PM 229 W. 4th Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 - Lancaster Co. Directions: From Lancaster Route 222 South into Quarryville, changes to S. 4th St to auction on right.

Musical Instruments: Many beautiful musical instruments; Guitars; Gibson Advanced Jumbo; Taylor mod 510; Martins models including D18, D-28DM Del McCoury, D-16RGT, SPD16M, SWD Red Birch, Shenandoah D-6032; Yamaha’s models including FGX-412, DW-4S VS, LL-45, FD01S, FG-460S, FG700-S, FG730S, FG800; James Goodall mod WS1416; Nashville Guitar Works mod D10; Blue Ridge mod BR-180; Urban Phoenix/Collection; Dobros including Regal, Regal Jerry Douglas Black Lightning, RD-64; Banjos mod 4289 Avlarez Minstrel & FHB-260 Flinthill; Horner Student II accordion; Antique & rare Violins including Old Red Guernsey, MS Meckley 1927, Austin Bazaar; Mandolins including beautiful & rare Stelling models 041, 050, & 065; Kentucky Models KM5000 (autographed), KM1000, KM630, KM600, KM505, KM350, KM 162, KM150; (2) musical hand saws; Cast-Iron Dogs: Large collection of cast iron dogs, many sizes including left & right facing, Boston Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Scotties, English Setters, Dalmatians, Dachshund, Saint Bernard, Bulldog, German Shepherds, Airedales; cast iron coin banks & nut crackers. Farm Toys: Lots 1/16 toys including Ertl Precision tractors, Ertl, SpecCast, Two-Cylinder Club & Franklin Mint; Also includes some older Ertl tractors like IH 3588 2+2, IH 6388 2+2, IH 7488, Case IH 3294, Case 3294, IH 5088, IH 1466, Case 2590; Case threshing machine; and much more.

Trains: Lots of HO scale train engines & cars, some new in boxes including brands, Atlas, LGB, Athearn, Accurail, Stewart Hobbies, Roundhouse & more; Also, misc. tracks & other parts & pcs. Auctioneer’s Notes: A rare opportunity to purchase beautiful musical instrument, farm toys, trains and cast-iron dogs, all from one collection. All information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

Online Auction Terms: BID NOW until auction closes May 30 @ 7:00 PM. Preview Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM-2 PM. Also Thursday, May 23 from 4 PM - 8 PM Or by appointment M-F 9 AM - 4 PM. Pickup Day Monday, June 3 from 11 AM - 6 PM. All items at 229 W. 4th St., Quarryville PA 17566. 10% buyer’s premium. Place bids at beiler-campbellauctions.com. Call auctioneers with any questions.

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This is a SGC 8.0 Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card.

Here is a 1949 Chuck Bednarik Leaf football rookie card.