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Gold Coin From Boy’s Treasure Box Identified As Seized Circa-1702 Spanish Rarity

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Queen Anne “Vigo” Five-Guinea Coin Will Be Sold In London FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 46

Gold And Bold Offerings At Cordier’s Fall Antique And Fine Art Auction

Boningtons auction house near London will auction one of Britain’s rarest coins on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The company is offering to bidders worldwide a coveted Queen Anne “Vigo” fiveguinea gold coin valued at $240,000-$300,000. The coin is one of only 20 that were made from the 7.5lbs of gold the British seized from Spanish treasure ships in Vigo Bay, northern Spain, on Oct. 23, 1702 - 314 years ago. It is one of only 15 known to have survived and is only the sixth example of its type to be offered for sale in the last 50 years. Remarkably, the coin had been kept in a little boy’s treasure box after having passed This is the 1703 Queen Anne “Vigo” five-guinea coin, obverse.

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society To Host Annual Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale on page 2

The consignor presented a handful of mixed coins to Boningtons’ coin specialist, Gregory Tong, having no idea that the gold coin shown at lower right was a genuine treasure. down through four generations of the same family. No one in the family had the slightest inkling of its true value. “The coin was consigned to us by a gentleman from Hertfordshire whose grandfather had given it to him many years ago when

The Edmund Darch Lewis painting has a presale estimate of $1,500-$3,000. Virtually untouched since it was minted over 120 years ago, an 1888 $3 Princess Head gold coin graded by the PCGS at MS66 and estimated at $15,000 to $20,000 will be among the top lots of Cordier’s Fall Antique and Fine Art Auction. The sale will be held at 1500 Paxton St., Harrisburg, Pa., on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13. It will also include Royal Bayreuth and Cybis collections, as well as strong examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture. The 1888 coin is one of 18 PCGS and NGC graded gold coins, which will also include an 1855 PCGS MS64 $1 Princess Head Type 2 (est. $5,000-$10,000). Jewelry will be highlighted by a 14-carat diamond encrusted bracelet watch (est. $1,000$1,500) and an 18carat diamond and sapphire necklace and bracelet set (est. $3,000-$6,000). Day one will also feature over five sterling flatware sets including Stieff Forget Me Not and Rose, A Mappin and Webb silverplated set will be estimated at $1,200-$1,600.

The 1888 $3 Princess Head gold coin is estimated at $15,000-$20,000. Wallace Grand Baroque, Gorham Buttercup, and Oneida Heiress, as well as an impressive 111-piece Mappin and Webb silverplate set in an oak chest (est. $800-$1,200). Fitting with the glamour and sparkle of the day, over 100 pieces of a singleowner Swarovski collection will also cross the block. A 1998 limited edition peacock (est. $1,000-$2,000) is among the highlights. The two-day sale also features a number of porcelain and pottery pieces, featuring a Continued on page 4

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Cawman’s Mall In South Jersey To Celebrate 15 Years Sometimes retirement doesn’t last very long. A year after Amber and Butch Cawman retired from 25 years in the hardware business, with time hanging heavy on their hands, the two had Cawman’s Mall Antiques & Things up and running in the same building. “We only marked off about 15 percent of the floor space but very soon had to open up the rest of it,” said Amber Cawman. “We had about 10 to 15 vendors the first year and now have 40.” Amber Cawman runs the shop with a handful of faithful staff. Behind the scenes, Butch Cawman keeps everything in good repair.

The 25th Annual Holiday Train Show Opens Nov. 19

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 and 4, Cawman’s Mall will celebrate 15 years serving South Jersey with anniversary festivities featuring deep discounts by vendors, hourly door prizes, folk music and, on Saturday, a visit by Santa Claus. “Maybe we’ll have a couple of surprises, too,” said Amber Cawman. “We’re still working on it.” Cawman’s is an enticing amalgam – its 12,000 square-feet house everything from primitive antiques to mid-century modern to country decor. “I think diversity is one of our assets. One vendor has

Heritage Auctions’ American Art Sale Slated For Nov. 12 on page 8

Early Political Memorabilia On Center Stage At Hake’s on page 12

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Pook & Pook Inc. Auction Weekend Planned For Nov. 11 And 12 on page 16

In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 Amber (in orange shirt) and Butch Cawman are the owners of Cawman’s Mall. Here the two are flanked by staff members.

SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7

FEATURED AUCTION: Bertoia Auction - Nov. 11,12,13 in Vineland, New Jersey - Page 9

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 10 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 23


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