Historic Burlington Antique And Art Emporium To Celebrate Christmas In July

By Kathleen Mullelly

It’s July, with only six more months until Christmas.

I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I see all the lights, when I hear the music and when I see the smiles on children. It is the greatest time of the year when families get together, exchange gifts and create memories that will last forever. In my family, we shop for Christmas throughout the year. I usually put my gifts in a drawer or closet, and in December I start pulling the gifts out to wrap. It is then I realize some family members have more presents than others. Some family members are easy to shop for, while others are very difficult. I’m sure you have the same dilemma that I have with finding gifts.

The Emporium, in Burlington City, N.J., is a fantastic Antiques and Art co-op to find unusual gifts for all ages. Presently, the Emporium courtyard is filled with items for the avid gardener.

Throughout the month of July, the multi-dealer shop is bringing in a little bit of Christmas cheer, with the dealer’s sales showcase by the front door. Dealers will fill the showcase with items for your Christmas tree, items for a

COINS: U.S. Gold 2006 $50 Gold Buffalo, 1924-S $20, 1880 $10, 1905-S $5, 1986 1 Oz American Eagle, 1986 1/10 Oz American Eagle; Silver Dollars, American Eagles incl 1986 Proof & Unc, 1915 Barber Half, 1819 Bust Half; US Currency incl 1890 $1 Treasury Note; US Type Coins; Proof and Mint Sets; World: Coins incl Silver, and Currency.

STAMPS: US and Worldwide. 1930 C14 Graf Zeppelin Postcard of PA State Capitol; First Day Covers; Albums; Mint Sheets incl Commemorative.

SILVER: Sterling Flatware and Hollowware. Flatware Services incl Gorham English Gadroon, Stieff; Sterling Bowls and Basket; John Hardy Ladle; Alvin Orange Spoons; Gold Wash; Weighted Candelabras; Silverplate Flatware and Serving.

JEWELRY: Gold 18K, 14K, and 10K incl Chains, Bracelets, Rings, Earrings, Pendants incl Maltese Cross; Diamonds incl 2.63 CTW Cocktail Ring, Stud Earrings, Rings, Bracelets; Gemstones incl Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, Garnet; Pearls incl Mikimoto, Strands w/ Gold Clasps; Charm Bracelet; Sterling incl Gemstone, CZ, Sajen, Pandora, Mexican and Native American incl Navajo Ketoh Bow Guard, Signed, Marcasite; Antique incl Victorian 14K & Seed Pearl Slide Chain, Gold filled; Costume: Modern and Vintage incl Signed, Rhinestones; Stop Watches incl Omega; Wrist Watches: incl 14K Omega Bracelet Watch, Hamilton, Bulova, Omega, Invicta Ltd Ed; Pocket Watches: incl Waltham Model 1888 in 14K Gold Case, Elgin Model 1 14K Hunter Case, American Waltham 1888 Hunter train platform and items for your Christmas table. The Emporium dealers are always restocking their booths and cases with unusual items. Located at 424 High St., Burlington City, N.J., the Emporium is open six days a

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Catalog available July 10! www.CordierAuction.com for details.

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Pennsylvania porcelain plate registered a price of $3,660. Another Pennsylvania porcelain plate, 1905, brought $3,000. Both were in excellent condition. Other great pieces like the Wolf’s Head neon clock and an Auto-Lite display cabinet each sold at $2,200 to the same in-house buyer.

There were notable highlights in soda advertising as well. A Neon “Cleveland” Pepsi clock with lightup marquee took a top price of just under $4,000. Another Pepsi piece, a double-sided 1956 cardboard sign in its original aluminum frame, brought $2,600.

From soda to tires to clothing, we’re still in the same price range. A Goodyear Tire &

Battery sign rolled away at $2,700. Another Good Year sign, this one for Farm Tire Service, brought $2,600. Another spark plug piece, the Champion “America’s Favorite” light up clock, sold at $1,600. A near-mint sign for International Clothing sold at $1,600. It was followed by another clothing piece, the Neon Products light-up clock for OshKosh B’gosh Work Clothes, sold for $1,450.

“When buyers say they want fresh, that’s what we should offer them. We did, and they stepped up. That means it was a great auction,” said Penn. For additional information, visit www.RichPenn Auctions.com.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TOOLS

WEDNESDAY,

*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold. Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Tuesday, July 18.

Sale to be held at Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Road, EPHRATA, PA 17522 (The corner of Rt. 322 & Durlach Road, approx. 2½ miles west of Ephrata.)

FURNITURE - Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); CHERRY 12 LIGHT CORNER CUPBOARD;