JULY 18, 2025 • VOL. 55, NO. 28
Inaugural “Spirit Of Schimmel” Event
A Big Success
Heishman’s Mill Wood Carving Expo History Day Was Well Attended
By Karl Pass
On June 28, Friends of Historic Heishman’s Mill (FHHM) put on a free-of-charge event at Heishman’s Mill, a historic water power mill along the Conodoguinet Creek just west of Carlisle, Pa. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mill property is operated by the FHHM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to increasing public access to the
Conodoguinet Creek Water Trail and insuring the ongoing preservation of the mill through educational programs.
In that effort, volunteers staged the inaugural Woodcarvers Expo in the Spirit of Schimmel show. One of the goals was to educate the public on the legacy of Wilhelm Schimmel, one of the nation’s foremost folk artists. Schimmel (1817-1890) was a German-speaking immigrant who is known to have spent time in the summer kitchen across the road from the mill, throughout the 1870s, then owned and operated by the Greiders. Schimmel created mostly animals, such as roosters and eagles. Through 19th-century published newspaper accounts and arrest reports, it is known he was an itinerant tramp who was routinely involved in altercations. He died in the county almshouse in 1890. Never signed, hundreds of wooden carved and painted folk carvings attributed to Schimmel have survived. Countless more have been destroyed and lost over the last 150 years. Today, every major American art museum has an example of an attributed Schimmel carving.
A great grandson of the last operating miller, Randy Heishman purchased the mill in 2019 from Preservation Pennsylvania. A Schimmel enthusiast, Heishman stated the event attracted just under 300 people. The show wouldn’t have happened without Heishman and the dedicated volunteers.
Woodcarvers set up displays, demonstrated their craft, and sold their work inside the mill. Those included Andy Van Brookhoven of Lititz, Paul Hoch of Carlisle, Jim and Joan Hiser of Carlisle Springs, and Dan Strawser Jr. of Tennessee, among others. Jim Small of Shippensburg demonstrated the application of gesso undercoating on his exceptional Schimmel-style spread-wing eagles. Small is a highly skilled wood carver and furniture maker. He also had wooden stools for sale he made in the
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By Karl Pass
A digital collection search for the Michener Art Museum is now online. This new launch is a searchable database of over 2,000 artworks across mediums, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and works on paper. Since its founding in 1988, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa., has built a permanent collection that reveals the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bucks County and the greater Delaware Valley. Look for Impressionist landscapes by Fern Coppedge, Daniel Garber, and Edward Redfield; furniture designs by Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, and Phillip Powell; and contemporary work by Syd Carpenter, Paul F. Keene Jr., Katharine Steele Renninger, and Holly Wilson. To learn more, visit www. michenerartmuseum.org.
The cover wrap of “Action Comics” No. 1 shattered the auction record books for a standalone cover on June 26 when it sold for $408,000 in the first session of Heritage’s four-day Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction. Per the independent tracking site www.GPAnalysis.com, the previous record for a loose cover was $20,000 for a “Flash Comics” No. 1 cover that sold in January 2025. “If a few months ago someone
had asked me to find them an attractive loose cover for ‘Action Comics’ No. 1, I probably would have laughed,” stated Barry Sandoval, vice president of Heritage Auctions. “So I wasn’t surprised by the fervent bidding as this may well be the only such specimen that will ever come up for sale.”
The image, drawn by Joe Shuster, has been called the most famous image in comic book history, and adorns the issue that
launched Superman, the superhero genre and, in many ways, the entire comics-collecting hobby.
The auction marks what is believed to be the first public sale of just the cover wrap of what Overstreet once called “the most important comic book ever published.” “Action Comics” No. 1 is ranked first on Overstreet’s Top 100 Golden Age Comics list. A recap of the entire sale will appear in an upcoming issue.
Paul Hoch lives in Carlisle, Pa.
Randy Heishman was a lead organizer for the event and is here showing an authentic small Schimmel rooster carving.
Through grants, a sidewalk, benches, signage, and a kayak and canoe portage was able to be installed.
The cover wrap of “Action Comics” No. 1 broke the auction record for a stand-alone cover when it sold for $408,000.
Fern I. Coppedge (1883-1951) painted “Sunday Morning,” oil on board, 13 7/8 by 15 7/8 inches, which is in the collection of the James A. Michener Art Museum, gift of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest.
Ca. 1904 Marklin Ferris Wheel Spins To $156,000
Debut Offering Of Antique Toys From The Late Tom Sage Sr. Chalks Up $2.6 Million
The extraordinary rarity, quality and condition reflected throughout the late Tom Sage Sr.’s personal collection of antique toys and trains worked in concert to achieve remarkable prices at Morphy’s high-profile May 29 auction. The 295-lot session, which closed at $2.6 million, represented part one of an assemblage of European and American toys amassed over a 50-year period by Sage (19392024). The Allentown, Pa., native was widely known for his prowess at networking internationally and, if necessary, paying above-market prices to obtain
the finest examples. His foresight was amply validated on auction day, as one fabulous toy after another sailed past its high estimate and moved on to its next chapter of stewardship. As predicted, the day’s top lot was the auction catalog’s cover piece, a ca. 1904 Ferris Wheel made by the revered German firm Marklin. One of only three or four of its type known to exist, retaining its six original gondolas, attractive stained glass, and original figures, the item had been p assed down through the family of a gentleman who had
worked for a Brooklyn department store and received the toy when the business closed down sometime before WWI. Sage
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From a selection of Marklin streetlamps, an especiallyrare triple-globe lamp retaining its three original globes and original robin’segg-blue paint sold for $24,000 against an estimate of $8,000-$12,000.
purchased the Ferris Wheel at Sotheby’s in 1994 and, according to his son, Tommy Sage Jr., he thought so highly of it, he displayed it in his bedroom. It ended its bidding run at a buoyant $156,000.
Sage loved his Marklin boats and owned many fine productions. Several carried the prestige of appearing in the 1995 book “Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys,” a now-classic reference written by London-based toy expert David Pressland. One such boat was a ca. 1902-04 Marklin clockwork paddle wheel boat “Boston,” which presented in excellent condition with a few minor exceptions: a replaced mast, incorrect flag and a few burn spots to the hull that were incurred at some point when the clockwork mechanism’s mounts were resoldered. The 19-inch tin vessel sold at Morphy’s for $79,950 against an estimate of $30,000-$40,000.
A sizable 29-inch Marklin clockwork oceanliner “Amerika,” Catalog Ref 5050, was a first-series production that came with its original stand, mast and lifeboats. In excellent condition and accompanied by its original wooden box, it sailed to $60,000 against an estimate of $30,000$50,000. Another notable Marklin clockwork boat included a
Ref 5044 Milwaukee, selling for $52,800 (est. $30,000-$40,000).
Sage’s enviable fleet of automotive toys was led by a ca. 1912 Fischer Father Christmas car with a green-coated Santa figure at the wheel. Its colorful design incorporated a lithographed-tin cargo of toys, teddy bears, fruit, candy and other treats the holiday gift-giver might leave in children’s Christmas stockings. In mint condition, it raced to $84,000 against an estimate of $15,000-$25,000.
Several cars were also actual book examples seen in the aforementioned David Pressland reference. The first
of three such vehicles detailed in this report, a green ca. 1909 Marklin Ref 5214/1 handpainted clockwork-powered limousine, included an original Marklin chauffeur as well as original tires and lamps. Measuring 11 inches in length and graded excellent to near-mint, it made a stylish impression, selling for $72,000 against an estimate of $40,000-$60,000.
From the rail toys in Sage’s collection, an especially exciting Marklin entry (also depicted in the Pressland book) was a ca. 1900 clockwork tramway trolley with original green with red
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A ca. 1902-04 Marklin clockwork paddle wheel boat “Boston,” illustrated in (David) “Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys” (New Cavendish Books, 1995) sold for $79,950 (est. $30,000$40,000). It had a replaced mast and incorrect flag plus some burn spots to hull from resoldering of clockwork mechanism’s mounts, but it was otherwise in excellent condition.
The ca. 1900 Marklin clockwork tramway trolley, original green with red and cream paint, near-mint with six original figures and four original catenary poles, illustrated in (David) “Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys” (New Cavendish Books, 1995), accompanied by 27 inches of track, sold for $48,000 against an estimate of $20,000-$30,000.
This ca. 1909 Marklin Catalog Ref. 5050 clockwork oceanliner “Amerika,” 1st series, original stand, mast and lifeboats, accompanied by original wooden box, sold for $60,000 against an estimate of $30,000-$50,000.
Collector Anecdotes And Antics
Making “Cents” Of The Collectability Of The Penny
By Shawn Surmick
The penny will soon be no more! In May of 2025, the U.S. Treasury authorized a plan to stop producing onecent coins at the end of the calendar year. This means that in the year 2026 and beyond, the U.S. Mint will no longer produce everyone’s favorite little coin known
unofficially as the penny. The penny, as we call it in the United States, first came into existence in 1793 and has been a staple of our coinage ever since. Over the years, the design has changed significantly from when it was first conceived, but it has been one of the most popular coins the U.S. Mint has ever produced. Unfortunately, over the years, it has become quite costly to produce the coin. Current production costs show the U.S. Mint spends close to $192 million a year to produce the one-cent piece, and it costs roughly three to four cents to produce a single cent! However, if that number seems alarming, note that current data provided from the U.S. Mint also shows that each nickel produced costs about eleven to twelve cents each to produce, and there are no plans at present time to stop
production of the five-cent piece. Amazingly, still, there are currently close to 114 billion pennies in circulation with an estimated value of (simple math here) $1.14 billion! The U.S. Mint has stated that there are no plans to remove the current number of pennies from circulation, and more than likely, the penny will still be seen in cash registers and pockets everywhere for a decade or more after production is halted.
Critics have long argued that halting production of the penny will result in modest levels of inflation, affecting lower income consumers the most, who typically pay for their purchases with cash. Most retail stores will eventually round up to the next nearest monetary increment as a result. This, however most likely would not affect consumers paying by check or electronic payment. As a result, it has been argued the inflationary effects of eliminating the penny are overstated. Still, as a coin collector, some of my most favorite coin series produced by the U.S. Mint over the last few centuries are of discontinued denominations. I take pride in owning high grade semi-key date examples of the half cent, the two-cent piece, the twenty-cent piece, and the coveted three-dollar gold coin, which were all great coins that are no longer produced today. If you study numismatics, some of the most incredible pieces of the history of our great coinage are no longer produced today, making some examples sought after and highly collectible.
But where does this leave the modern-day penny? Up until 1982, the penny was produced of 95 percent copper. This means that pre-1982 pennies are actually worth more than their face value simply due to the amount of copper contained in each coin. Pennies that were produced in 1982 and later are mostly zinc with a small amount of copper plating. There has always been a modest number of coin enthusiasts who have been saving pre-1982 pennies as a result. That said, it should be noted that it is illegal, per U.S. law, to melt down pennies and sell them for their copper content. Fines and penalties can be steep if you get caught doing this. Whether or not the law
changes as a result of the penny finally being discontinued is anyone’s guess; however, due to the amount of work involved, it would probably not be a worthwhile endeavor for most, assuming the law is eventually changed or repealed. It should also be noted that some pennies in circulation do have some collector value. The 1955 double die Lincoln cent is a perfect example of a coin that can be valued in the thousands of dollars and still found in circulation. Given the fact that the internet and coin collecting circles are abuzz about the discontinuation of the penny, I expect pre1982 copper examples to be hoarded the most and disappear from circulation rather quickly. That said, there are still stories of lucky coin enthusiasts finding silver coins in circulation. Prior to 1965, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and even some nickels contained a high level of silver content before being replaced with lower cost metals like zinc. Obviously, these coins have a high monetary value just due to the fact that some of these coins are composed of close to 90 percent pure silver. During the pandemic, my local bank had gotten two rolls of quarters that had been carefully brought in by an older person. I was lucky enough to ask if I could purchase them at face value. Lo and behold, both rolls contained pre-1965 silver coins. This is common among older people who have been saving coins for many decades and are not aware that these coins have monetary value worth above their face value. Still, let’s be realistic here. The penny will never have the same
collecting appeal due to its metal content as silver and gold coins. Copper is a much cheaper metal than that of both silver and gold. However, if there is value, there will be a market.
In conclusion, I am torn on the decision to discontinue the penny. The penny for me is a nostalgic coin that has been a mainstay in my piggy bank since my earliest years. It will definitely be sad to see it go, but as I have always said, the only
constant in the antiques and collectibles trade is change, and this is one change that is overdue. Maybe getting rid of the penny does make good cents? Time will tell.
Shawn Surmick has been an avid collector since the age of 12. He currently resides in his hometown of Boyertown, Pa., and is a passionate collector of antiques and collectibles. His articles focus on various topics affecting the marketplace.
Kempton Antiques Show Slated For Oct. 18
Antiques Dealers Association Of Berks County Runs High Quality One-Day Show
By Karl Pass
It’s not too early to mark calendars for this good autumn show. The 11th annual Kempton Antiques Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 18. This quality show is presented by the Antiques Dealers Association of Berks
vintage toys of tin, wood, and celluloid; metalware such as pewter, wrought and castiron, and tin; and other items, such as folk carvings, baskets, illustration art, Native American rugs and jewelry, Asian arts, estate jewelry, art glass, old books and historical documents, and much more.
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Pa., for directions to the show. It is north of the Kutztown/ Krumsville exit off Route 78.
County (ADABC) and takes place at the Kempton Community Center, located at 83 Community Center Drive in Kempton, Pa. Kempton is a rural northern Berks County town roughly between Allentown and Hamburg, north of Route 78. The location is ideal for collectors and dealers in the Lehigh Valley, as well as northern New Jersey.
The well-lit and newly renovated community center is a great venue for a show, and 47 dealers will showcase a full variety of merchandise such as Pennsylvania country furniture; textiles including quilts, hooked rugs, coverlets, and samplers; pottery such as redware, stoneware, and Staffordshire china;
The range of items is extensive, and this is a dealerfriendly show known for having high-quality material. It ranks as the best one-day show in Pennsylvania, with items priced to sell. Great discoveries are found every year.
Show hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be available. Admission is $7, or $6 with this press release, an ad, or show card.
For further show information, call 717-278-1404 or visit the show’s Facebook page at Kempton Antique Show.
Photo by Roger Benedict
GPS purposes, use 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton,
This fraktur watercolor bird and wooden carved butter print were at last year’s show. Both priced wholesale and sold. This is both a dealer and collector friendly show.
The Kempton Community Center is adjacent to the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern, Inc. (WK&S) privately owned heritage railroad company. Founded in 1963, it operates a three-mile isolated remnant of a former Reading Company line. Its nickname is the Hawk Mountain Line.
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style of the famous Wharton Esherick. Jay and Leigh Ann Ouellette of Stone House History were also exhibitors.
A food truck was on-site, lectures were presented, and feedback from attendees was very positive. A display of various contemporary Schimmel-influenced carvings were available for purchase from such carvers as Rodney Boyer, Jonathan Bastian, Walter and
June Gottshall, Phil Gottshall, and others. An unusual Rodney Boyer spread-wing eagle was sold, as was work by the late couple Walter and June Gottshall.
Here is to hoping the “Spirit of Schimmel” woodcarving expo can become an annual tradition. To learn more, email Randy Heishman at heish1@ aol.com or visit www.friends ofheishmansmill.org.
This large hand-carved and painted Schimmel-style spreadwing eagle was by Andy Van Brookhoven and priced $850. Among the best folk carvers working today, Van Brookhoven, an arborist by trade, harvests his own pine from job sites for his carvings. He also mixes his own paints and expertly ages surfaces. The work is marked with his initials “AV.”
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DELAWARE
07/16/2025, Dover - Wed 5 PM Online only, amauctions.com. 150+ decoys, antique lamps, artwork, stoneware, clocks & more! A & M Auctions
ILLINOIS
07/17/2025, Union - Thurs. 9 AM, Online only, donleyauctions.com. Straight razor auction. Donley Auctions 07/19/2025, Union - Sat 10 AM & Online, donleyauctions. com. The Jim Dvorak Collection: Model A cars & parts. Donley Auctions
INDIANA
10/22/2025, ShipshewanaWed 9 AM. shipshewanatradingplace.com. Antique Toy Auction. Shipshewana Trading Place
MARYLAND
07/22/2025, ParsonsburgTue Ending starts at 5PM, Online only, AMauctions. com. Oriental & southeast Asian arts, bronzes, statues & sculptures. A & M Auctions
07/23/2025, ParsonburgThurs. 5 PM, Online only. Primitives, furniture, glass, china, housewares, tools, collectibles & more! A & M Auctions
07/24/2025, ParsonburgThurs. starting at 5 PM, Online only, amauctions.com. Primitives, furniture, glass, china, tools, collectibles & more! A & M Auctions
NEW HAMPSHIRE
07/21/2025, Westmoreland - Mon 4 PM, Online only, flying-pig-auctions.
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07/26/2025, Frewsburg - Sat 10 AM, coreybrownauction. com. Country & Advertising. Corey Brown Auction OHIO
09/27/2025, WilloughbySat 10 AM & Online, milestoneauctions.com. Fall Spectacular Auction. Milestone Auctions
PENNSYLVANIA
07/11-31/2025, MillersburgEnds Thurs. 6 PM, Online only, liddickauctions.hibid.com. Antiques, quilts, collectibles & more from the estates of Brooks & Ruth Robinson. Liddick Auction Services
07/12/2025, York - Sat 10 AM, auctionsbykeystone.com. Table top auction. Keystone Auctions
07/12/2025, Ephrata - Sat 9 AM & Online, horstauction. com. Antiques, collectibles, toys, model trains, dolls, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers
07/14/2025, Dillsburg - Mon 6 PM, haars.com. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, massage tables & more! Hardy’s Auction Service
07/15/2025, Myerstown - Tues 1 PM, Online only, kleinfelters. hibid.com. Coins, jewelry, sterling & more! Kleinfelter’s Auction, Inc.
07/15/2025, Glen Rock - Tues 9 AM & Online, wehrlysauction.com. 200+ Longaberger baskets. Wehrly’s Auction Service
07/17/2025, Carlisle - Thurs. 3 PM, rowesauctionservice. com. Antiques, toys, advertising & more! Rowe’s Auction Service
07/17/2025, Kinzers - Thurs. 10 AM & Online, embassyauctionsinternational.placebids. net/auctions. Fine art n& antiques. Embassy Auctions International
07/18/2025, Manheim - Fri 5 PM & Online, hessauctiongroup.com. Summer firearm auction. Hess Auction Group
07/25/2025, ChambersburgFri 1:30 outside, 3:30 inside, kennysauction.com. Furniture, clocks, Dale Gallen Civil War prints, Waterford crystal & more! Kenny’s Auction
07/26/2025, Mt Wolf - Sat 9 AM & Online, rentzelsauctionservice.com. Antique tools & primitives. Rentzels Auction Service
08/02/2025, Paoli - Sat 9 AM. Real estate & personal property. Stable & Coach house built in 1896. Furniture & collectibles. Griest Auction Service
09/19-20/2025, York - Fri 10 AM - 6 PM, Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com. 185th Semi-Annual Antiques Show & Sale. Melvin Arion
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07/11-12/2025, Lewes - Fri
9AM - 5 PM, Sat 9 AM - 3 PM, 129 W 4th Street, 65th Annual Lewes Antiques & Home Decor Show & Sale
GEORGIA
07/10-13/2025, Atlanta - Thu
10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
08/07-10/2025, AtlantaThurs. 10 AM - 4 PM, Fri & Sat
9 AM- 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
09/11-14/2025, AtlantaThurs. 10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat
9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
ILLINOIS
07/12/2025, Chrisman - Sat
9 AM - 2 PM, 18444 N 1600th Street, Pure Country Antique Show
MARYLAND
07/30-08/08/2025, SparksWed through Fri., 15900 York Road, Crocker Farm NEW JERSEY
08/03/2025, Barnegat Light
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NEW YORK
08/10-16/2025, BouckvilleSun - Sat., Scenic Rt 20, Madison Bouckville Antique Week
08/30-31/2025, Stormville - Sat 8AM-4PM, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport FLea Market
OHIO
11/29-30/2025, ColumbusSat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 717 East 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets
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PENNSYLVANIA
01/02-12/27/2025, Berwyn - Every Sat. & Sun, 9-5, 270 Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, PA
01/02-12/31/2025, Lewisburg - Every Sunday (Except Easter) 8 AM - 4 PM,
150 Silvermoon Lane, Rt 15 Flea Market & Farmers Market
07/19/2025, Schnecksville - Sat 9 AM - 3 PM, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Indian Artifact Show (I.A.C.A.N.E.)
07/20/2025, SelinsgroveSun 9AM - 3PM, North Broad Street, Antiques in the Grove 07/28/2025, Lancaster - Mon 10 AM - 4 PM, 881 Rockford Road, Lafayette Day
08/09/2025, Lancaster - Sat 9 AM - 1 PM, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster Hunting & Fishing Show & Sale
09/26-27/2025, Kutztown - Fri & Sat., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Kutztown
09/28/2025, Adamstown - Sun., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Adamstown
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY
The Friends of Historic Heishman’s Mill (FHHM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity which sponsored the event.
Dan Strawser Jr. had a well-displayed exhibit of his folk carvings for sale and was a big part of the show’s success.
One of Paul Hoch’s specialties are Santa carvings. These were for sale at the show.
This is an eagle by Jim Small.
This carving was $725 from Dan Strawser Jr.
Jay Ouellette of Stone House History was making wooden spoons.
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Local woodcarver Paul Hoch sold well at the show.
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and cream paint. Near-mint with six original figures and four original catenary poles, it came equipped with 27 inches of track. Against an estimate of $20,000-$30,000, it realized $48,000.
Tom Sage reveled in displaying each of his antique aut omotive toys alongside a Marklin streetlamp from approximately the same period of manufacture. His wonderful selection of “lighting” included single, double, and especially-rare triple-globe lamps. One of his best “triples” retained all three of its original globes, with original robin’s-egg-blue paint still intact on its metal lamp
This German hand-painted tin horseless carriage with unusual maroon spoked wheels, primitive production, ca. 1890s, possibly by Gunthermann, pictured in (David) “Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys” (New Cavendish Books, 1995), one of the earliest cars in the Sage Collection and possibly the only surviving example of its type, realized $36,000 against an estimate of $6,000-$9,000.
A ca. 1912 Fischer Father Christmas car with lithographed images of toys, teddy bears, etc., on a red body, includes small feather tree, mini Toonerville Trolley Cracker Jack premium, and other small toys and novelties in rear seat, mint condition, sold for $84,000 against an estimate of $15,000-$25,000.
post. Standing an imposing 16.5 inches tall and in excellent to near-mint condition, it easily surpassed its $8,000-$12,000 estimate to score a winning bid of $24,000.
After hammering the last lot of the day, Morphy Auctions’ founder and principal auctioneer Dan Morphy expressed his pleasure with the session’s outstanding results. “From the day we first announced we would be selling Tom Sage’s collection, the phones started ringing. We knew the sale would draw strong interest from both sides of the Atlantic and beyond because Tom was so knowledgeable about toys and selective about what he bought,” said Morphy. “He always offered high-quality toys to his customers but also had a wish list of toys for his own personal collection and filled those slots one by one over the course of several decades. Many collectors didn’t know what was in his private collection, which made the auction even more exciting for them. We’re thrilled that we were chosen by Tom’s estate to handle his collection and look forward to auctioning part two on Oct. 30 at our Pennsylvania gallery.”
For more information, visit www.morphyauctions.com.
All images courtesy of Morphy Auctions.
The auction catalog’s cover piece was this ca. 1904 Marklin Ferris Wheel with six gondolas, stained glass, and original figures. One of only 3 or 4 known, and probably the best of that small handful, conveyed with paperwork, copies of ca. 1910 photos of its then-owner with the toy and 1994 Sotheby’s tag and receipt, it was the auction’s top-selling lot commanding $156,000.
A hand-painted Bing taxi with original taxi meter, mint in its original store box from “Le Bon Marche” in Paris, unusual maroon color, sold for $50,400 against an estimate of $25,000-$35,000.
but please NO low to the ground cars. We recommend 15 mph speed limit.
More Details, Photos & Info at www.pmorganauctions.com Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 with any inquiries about the property. Sale for R. Edward Rozell Estate
The ca. 1909 Marklin Catalog Ref. 5214/1 hand-painted clockwork-powered limousine in green includes an original Marklin chauffeur and retains original tires and lamps. Illustrated in (David) “Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys” (New Cavendish Books, 1995), it sold for $72,000 against an estimate of $40,000-$60,000.
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND • 9 AM - REAL ESTATE 12 PM
Location: 2030 Waynesborough Rd., Paoli, PA 19301
Directions: From East Lancaster Ave., turn south onto South Valley Rd., Turn East onto Waynesborough Rd. Follow signs to the sale on the left.
Stable and Coach house built in 1860 that was struck by lightning and burnt down in 1896. It was then rebuilt on the original foundation and was called the Playhouse. Over the years throughout WWII and after the Playhouse was used for square dancing, hayrides, and BBQs.
Later in 1984 the Stable and Coach house was renovated to be a livable residence by Charles H. Wight (Owner or Devon Honda) and family. The home has 2 stories and is situated on 1.25 acres, the lower level is the foundation from the stable and coach house rebuilt in 1896 with ½ bath, laundry room, a room that has been turned into a kitchen, dining room, rec room and a front office. The upper level has been converted into a livable area with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The home has second floor central air with one vent into the kitchen, oil heat for the second floor only first floor, it has 2 radiators, one in the kitchen and one under the steps. Oil hot water heater; city water; onsite septic system; Generac Generator propane.
First Floor: Made of all stone with a copper roof. The first floor has an entry way/mud room from driveway; storage room w/oil tank and double doors to access outside; ½ bathroom; hallway with storage and stair access for second floor; front office, recreational room and dining room all with French sliding doors to access to courtyard/old stable area; kitchen w/ access to outside steps to side yard. The recreational room has a fireplace made w/stones from the original General Madd Anthony Wayne’s building. All beams used throughout the home are from the original stables. All wood paneling throughout the first level was from the old playhouse.
Second Floor: Made of frame and drywall with a shingle roof. In the east end of the home, you will find a Master bedroom w/ceiling fan, ampule windows and skylight; large double walk-in closet, dressing area w/vanity; bathroom w/walk in shower. Hallway closet at top of steps; family room w/open balcony looking over lower recreational room and a fully functional fireplace, French doors leading to rear deck and access to backyard, hardwood flooring that extends from living room to west end of the second floor, connected to living area is a library nook with view of lower level. In the west end of the home, you will find a second bedroom with a ceiling fan ampule windows and skylight, double walk-in closets and full bathroom with tub.
Auctioneers Note: Old Historic Building Renovated into a livable house. 10% down day of sale. 45-day settlement. Inspection by Appointment.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Furniture: Early blanket chest w/carvings & secret drawer (Hersee Buffalo NY.); oak round clawfoot table w/3 leaves; oak sideboard w/mirror; setee (gray painted); oak table w/drawer; early step back hutch w/hand dovetail drawers; modern corner cabinet; cut down oak round table; 2 storage cabinets cherry; Victorian style high back bed; early Detecto metal scale; sewing machine base table; wash stand cottage style; book shelves; microwave stand on wheels; wooden dovetail box w/lid & lock; sm. cherry stand hand dovetail drawer; hand dovetail dough box & modern dough box w/checker top; oak & other lamp tables; walnut gate leg drop leaf table; Victorian claw foot drop leaf stand w/rope edging; dovetail blanket chest w/glove box; wooden dressing screen; oak lamp table w/rope legs; oak slant front desk; leather inlay table; oak partners desk; early oak file box; upholstered Victorian rocker; 3 tier wooden pie stand; upholstered Victorian straight chair; marble top dresser hand dove tail drawers; marble top wash stand w/back splash; marble top 4 drawer dresser w/ carving & mirror; full view oak mirror; wooden vanity w/back splash; 5 drawer chest w/wooden pulls; 5 drawer cherry chest of drawers w/locking side column; 3 drawer cherry cabinet w/pull out writing board; 3 drawer chest w/applied handles. Collectibles: Early documents & maps; 30 day Waterberry Clock Co. wall clock; Thermometer/barometer (Short & Mason);plated ware; 89 piece sterling flatware; Steiff stuffed animals; stamp collection; milk bottles; candle sticks; wooden figure bottle stoppers; metal statue; wooden cigar boxes; early post card collection (including Gap, Pa. Hotel); old music books; metal turtle ink well; flat irons; elephant ink well; lg. quantity of planters & vases (McGoye); flower frogs; lg. jar of marbles; fish & bird collection; board games; baskets; memorabilia for Devon Honda; lg. quantity of Honda motorcycle service manuals; copperware; fire king covered dish; Pyrex bowls; stem glass; student lamps; floor lamps; older clothing; bags/purses. Coins: One-dollar Federal Reserve bank Philadelphia seal; one dollar silver cert. blue seal; 5 dollar federal note blue seal; 3-1886 Morgan silver dollars; 2- 1940 silver quarters; 1880-O Morgan dollar, 1891-O Morgan dollar; 1921, 1921-D, 1921-S Morgan dollars; 3-1922 piece dollars, 1923 piece dollar; 1956 Franklin half, 1942 walking liberty; 2-1964 Kennedy halves; 1916 Barbra quarter; 1961 silver quarter; 3 mercury dimes; paper money 1 dollar silver 1935-C, E, C, H, G; 5 dollar 1934c blue seal; 1953-A 5 dollar bill; 1976 2 dollar bill. Jewelry: Large quantity of sterling & costume jewelry. Antique & Collectible Books: Edgar Allan Poe books (copy right 1903); A. Bachelor by KL. Marvel 1863; cookbooks; motorcycle book; Harry Potter books; Shakespeare comedies-complete work of Shakespeare & many other older books. 1914 History of Landed Gentry of Great Britian; French Farmhouse book; The Count of Monte-Cristo 5 volume sets-copy right 1887; Poets & poetry of Europe-entered according to Act of Congress 1870. Pictures: Early pictures & frames (including W. Ziez 1905, Brian A McCail & M.D. Plamer); Steamship US T.C. Skinner; Landing of The US Army March 9th, 1847; 1940 Ann Weisenbach; Early framed mounted birds; Richard Bollinger pictures (multiple).
Sale for: Charles (Chip) Wight Estate Annsley Kalemjian P.O.A
Attorney: Keen, Keen & Good Terms: Approved Check
A ca. 1904-08 Marklin Catalog Ref. 1089 “H.M.S. Edward VII” cruiser ship with clockwork power, replaced lifeboats and forward mast light, minor paint loss to front and rear cannon cover, otherwise in very good to excellent condition, sold above high estimate for $21,600.
Heishman Mill
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This display of folk carvings for sale is the work of Andy Van Brookhoven. He creates Schimmel-style work, Simmonsstyle work, and his own unique carvings.
SEEKERS/SELLERS
FINE ART WANTED ROGALLERY.COM BUY. SELL. CONSIGN ONLINE ART AUCTIONS OVER 5,000 ARTISTS 800.888.1063 art@rogallery.com 47-15 36th ST., LIC, NY 11101
OLD PAINTINGS WANTED American Impressionists, New Hope School artists, PAFA artists, European paintings. 40 years experience. Immediate payment. Call 215-348-2500.
BUYING GOLD COINS Rare Coins, Gold Bars/Ingots *American and Foreign*
Highest Prices Paid $$PAYING CASH$$ Please call Tony 717-723-9505 or info@cabbage-coins.com
A 1751 PEN DEED describing 225 acres to Jacob Ashliman in Berks County was LOST near the Spooky Nook
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Antiques, Quilts, Collectibles, & More Auction
From the Collection of the Late Brooks & Ruth Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Robinson were the proprietors of Robinson’s Grocery Store in Dauphin, PA. T his auction includes items from their vast collection s and offers items of interest spanning many categories!
This Auction offers a wide selection of Antiques, Quilts, Graniteware, Glassware, Roseville, Crystal, German Made Items, Collectible Bears, Carnival Glass, Speece’s Dairy Items, Baskets, Vintage Collectibles, Westmoreland Glass, Dishes, & MORE!
A preview of the
is available Saturday, July 26, 2025 2:00-4:00pm. Bidding is now open and will begin closing on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm. Pickup of items will be available on
Jim Small is applying
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paint, and traditionalists use it. Schimmel used it prior to painting his carvings.
Andy Van Brookhoven is shown here with one of his large unpainted Schimmel-style
LANCASTER
Rare and Unusual Ones, Broad Axes, Wood Planes, Draw Knives, Chisels, Stanley Tools, Hammers, Large Live Trap, Adz, Measuring Tools, Post Vises, Ant Woodworking Tools, Oil Cans with names, Oil Jars, Machinist Tools, Old Auto Items, 3
Wapak & More.
FRIDAY, JULY
pharmacy urns (Pure Drugs) (Toilet Articles) from Snyders Pharmacy, Chambersburg, PA; other early pharmaceutical jars, ect; Early PA Dutch tin punch coffee pot with eagle & man design; quilt; 2 coverlets, Emanuel Grube Warwick, 1847, Lancaster, PA; bisque piano babies; china clock; sterling tea set; Dale Gallen Civil War prints; Asian print; Waterford crystal; 1887 Ben Franklin print; 1800’s Philadelphia print; Gone With the Wind lamp; sets of china; blue strip crock jar; crock churn (cracked); old tin/metal pcs; stamps; early brass weights; redware measure; mercury bottle; pattern glass; old china; etc., etc.
NOTE: A few early pcs for 2 old families. Most small items were already packed. OUTSIDE LINE 1:30: Usual run of goods, box lots, etc. Terms: Cash, good check. 13% Buyers premium discounted to 10% for cash or good check.
