Antiques & Auction News - November 28, 2025

Landmark Exhibition Of Pennsylvania Redware At Historic Trappe

“From Hubener To Medinger: Redware Potters Of Southeastern Pennsylvania On View

Historic Trappe in Trappe, Pa., is thrilled to announce the opening of its upcoming landmark exhibition celebrating the art of Pennsylvania German redware. Drawn from numerous private collections as well as several museums, the exhibit features the work of a wide range of potters, beginning with a focus on Georg Hubener (1761-1835) as one of the earliest and best known of all Pennsylvania

Dish, attributed to the Eight-Pointed-Star Artist (formerly Solomon Grim), probably Northumberland or Union County, Pa., 1816, lead-glazed earthenware, diameter 9.625 inches, is from Franklin & Marshall College and the Phillips Museum of Art Collection, Lancaster, Pa., 5122. Photo courtesy Michael E. Myers.

Dish, Samuel Troxel, Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pa., 1824, lead-glazed earthenware, 9.25 inches, is in the collection of Robert and Katharine Booth. Photo courtesy Gavin Ashworth.

Translated, the inscription on the rim reads: “Joyful is he who’s still unwed, sorrowful he who’s promised instead.”

Jar with lid, attributed to the Eight-Pointed-Star Artist (formerly Solomon Grim), probably Northumberland or Union County, Pa., 1821, lead-glazed earthenware, height 12 inches, diameter (base) 5.25 inches, is in the collection of Robert and Katharine Booth. Photo courtesy Michael E. Myers.

German redware potters. Hubener worked for only a short period of time, 1785 to 1792, before moving out of Montgomery County and becoming a miller. Only 11 plates and two jars are known by his hand; Historic Trappe owns the only signed plate made by Hubener as well as the only signed plate known by his contemporary, Johannes Neis. The work of Neis and David Spinner are also featured in the exhibit; they lived on the border of Bucks and Montgomery counties and are best known for making sgraffito plates featuring men on horseback and other Revolutionary War-inspired imagery. Potter Samuel Troxel of Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, is also featured with a focus on his politically-inspired redware featuring the Great Seal of the United States.

Founded in 2019, the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies at Historic Trappe has been steadily building up a collection of redware. Highlights include the only known signed plates made by Georg Hubener and Johannes

Neis, two of the best known Pennsylvania German redware potters. This special exhibition is accompanied by a special edition of Americana Insights. The third volume of this annual series serves as the companion catalogue of the redware exhibition, presenting in-depth scholarly research on a wide range of potters and over 500 images. It is the most comprehensive study to date of Pennsylvania German redware since the 1903 publication of Edwin Atlee Barber’s “Tulip Ware” book. An introductory essay by Johann M.Brown, chief curator at Old Salem/MESDA, surveys redware’s production, use, and earlier scholarship. Succeeding essays examine renowned potters, including a contribution by Lisa Minardi on master potter Georg Hubener (1761-1835), which unites in print for the first time all known works attributed to Hubener. Historic Trappe’s curator Christopher Malone contributed two essays, one of which traces

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Two-Day Catalog Sale On Tap At Hess Auction Group

Among Featured Consignments Are Items From The Late Tex Johnson Collection

Hess Auction Group will be holding a two-day auction on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6. The sale will include over 1,100 lots from multiple consignors. There is something for everyone.

Day one will feature items from the final personal collection of the late Emma “Tex” Johnson of Berks County, Pa. Tex was a longtime antiques dealer with over 50 years in the business.

Her career began in the fashion industry as a designer and a buyer. Her antiques career began after her husband took her to

Took Place Nov. 1 And 2

By Edie Wilhide

The fall edition of the Elverson Antique Show was held Nov. 1 and 2 at the Honey Brook Elementary School, located in the borough of Honey Brook, Chester County, Pa. Over its 60-year history, the show has moved from its original location in the Elverson Firehouse, where longtime showgoers still reminisce about the turkey dinners the volunteers served, to its present location. No longer a fundraiser for the fire company, the show now helps to support the athletic department of the Twin Valley School District.

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“Star Wars” Bounty Hunter Boba Fett Swept The Field

Hake’s Sells The Jeff Jacob Collection Part III

If ever there were a doubt as to the identity of the most popular character in the “Star Wars” universe, Hake’s Oct. 16 auction ended the debate once and for all. With strong competition from both the marquee names and more-obscure personalities inhabiting George Lucas’ immortal franchise, one larger-than-life figure stepped forward to claim three of the top 10 positions at the $900,000 auction: Boba Fett. Action figures depicting the formidable, eerily untalkative bounty hunter attracted heated competition in the high-profile sale, which exclusively featured Part III of the Jeff Jacob collection. Earlier this year, Hake’s auctioned Parts I and II of Jacob’s prized action figure holdings. So far, the collection

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has raked in $3.55 million, with more offerings to come in 2026.

The sale was led by the auction’s cover piece, a Lili Ledy Spanish-language “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi/ La Guerra de las Galaxias: El Regreso del Jedi” (1983) Boba Fett 30 Back AFA 75 Ex+/NM action figure. A dark-armor variety standing 3.75 inches tall with a fixed rocket, this toy was pursued for 20 years before joining Jeff Jacob’s legendary “Star Wars” trove. It is the highest-graded of only three examples to be AFA-graded and was the first carded example of its type ever to be offered at auction. It rocketed to $77,885, a world-record price for any production Boba Fett action figure.

Several other figures landed at the top of prices realized, including a Kenner “Star Wars: The Power of the Force” (1985) Anakin Skywalker 92 Back action figure with its matching aluminum collector coin. AFA-graded 85 Y-NM+, it presented on an unpunched card with a yellow blister and archival case. The only other time Hake’s had offered an example of this figure in such a high grade was at the July 2018 auction of the Russell Branton collection. According to the AFA Population Report, only one figure of this specific type exists in a higher grade, which undoubtedly encouraged bidders to give it their best shot. Against an estimate of $10,000 to $20,000, the auction entry sold for a world-record price of $24,015.

A factory-sealed Kenner

A “Star Wars” (1978) Darth Vader 12 Back-C AFA 85 NM+ action figure on unpunched blister card. Only three known examples are graded higher, per the current AFA Population Report. It sold for $7,855 against an estimate of $2,000 to $5,000.

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Darth Vader 32 Back Collector’s Case, a special-offer item, was AFAgraded 75 EX+/NM and came with Boba Fett, IG-88 and Bossk bounty hunter figures. The carrier case was designed with the capacity to hold up to 31 Kenner “Star Wars” action figures, so it gave

youngsters quite an incentive to add new acquisitions to their collections on birthdays or holidays. Only six collector’s cases of this particular type (with bounty hunter figures) have been graded by AFA, per the current AFA Population Report, and of those, only three are AFA-graded 75,

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This is the factory-sealed Kenner “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Darth Vader 32 Back Collector’s Case (special offer), AFA 75 EX+/NM, with Boba Fett, IG-88 and Bossk bounty hunter figures; only six collector’s cases of this specific type (with bounty hunter figures) have been AFAgraded, per the current AFA Population Report. Of those, only three are AFA-graded 75, with only one graded higher. It sold above its high estimate for $23,365, a world-record price for a toy of its type.

Collector Chats With Peter S. Seibert

This Week: Going Down, Not Up!

By Peter Seibert

A dear friend wrote me

the other week. He had been watching a number of old “Antiques Roadshow” episodes and had noted the steady decline in values offered over the last three decades. It has been a phenomenon that most of us have witnessed going back to the 1990s when million-dollar prices were being paid for American furniture.

In my mind, the issues about the decline in antiques as an “investment” is really about two things. First is that I think the 1972 to 2007 period was a bubble in the antiques market. The bicentennial began to fire passions that reached a fevered pitch by the 1990s when it came to antiques. There was money in the hands of people who never thought they would collect, and there were old collectors who were cashing in their holdings and retiring to Florida. I recall a young collector who inherited what

turned out to be a world-record Windsor chair. He sold the chair for a fortune and bought a reproduction. Why? One broken spindle caused by one of his young children could destroy half the value. He wasn’t wrong.

Recall though that before the 1970s, antiques collecting was the purview of the rich, those who had money and time to pursue antiques. It was not a middle class passion. Prices for some areas, because the market was small, did not rise quickly.

Antiques by the 1990s were the hot commodity. Why? Because the pundits all said that antiques would never go down in value. It was a safer bet than stocks. There were even investment funds that promised futures in certain art and antiques.

And then the financial crisis happened, people bailed on their investment collections and they suddenly realized that demand dictated price rather than what they paid for it. If there were only five rich collectors who wanted Gaudy Welsh, what happened when two went broke, one died, one took up golf and one remained? This is what burst the bubble.

So what about today? In my mind, and I am preaching heresy to say this, but I think the problem is the word antiques. My daughters and their friends thrift, they love retro shops, they buy nostalgia. The word antiques is never used, but rather it is about language that suggests

both value and memory. My daughter who works in the auction world and I talk about how her age peers, if they understood how an auction worked, would be attending every sale. But no one has taught them about it, and the words antiques and decorative arts scare the hell out of them.

So the auctions and shows and traditional dealers squawk about a lack of young collectors, and yet I can walk into the vintage, nostalgia and retro shops on South Street in Philadelphia, and it is standing room only. The millennials and Gen Z love old stuff. It’s low carbon footprint. It’s fun. It’s great design. It’s in their memories from grandparents or great grandparents. And it is not the intimidating world of antiques.

I am sure my diatribe will get some folks riled up. If so, I am sorry, but I hope it also gets you thinking about it all. The trade needs to not assume, as one group of dealers suggested some years ago, that young people have bad taste and need to be educated about what is good. Rather the trade needs to see it is a brave new world that we need to understand on its terms and embrace.

“Born to collect” should be the motto of Peter Seibert’s family. Raised in Central Pennsylvania, Seibert has been collecting and writing about antiques for more than three decades. By day, he is a museum director and

Glendale Flour Mills Marks

Two Year Anniversary

Shop To Offer Special Hours

By Jenn Reinford

The Glendale Flour Mills

is celebrating its two-year anniversary! Friends and customers near and far gather at the mill the second Friday and Saturday of each month for the antique shop’s open house. On Friday, Dec. 5, they will mark the anniversary, open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., so visitors can experience the

beauty of the mill at night time.

Owners of the mill are excited to share the wide variety of unique country antique and primitive furniture and smalls and also handmades to embellish country home decor. The offerings are carefully selected from many sources, sometimes family collections that have been cherished for

generations. A charcuterie board, sweets and warm cider and other refreshments will be available.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the shop is honored to be a stop on the Oley Valley Historical Home Tour. Home tour guides can be purchased at the mill’s open houses on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29, as well as Dec. 5.

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has worked in Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Virginia and New Mexico. In addition, he advises and consults with auction houses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly about American furniture and decorative arts. Seibert’s writings include books on photography, American fraternal societies and paintings. He and his family are restoring a 1905 arts and crafts house filled with years’ worth of antique treasures found in shops, co-ops and at auctions.

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The tour book includes a map and a description of each location on the tour and is self-guided. Sales benefit the Oley Valley Community Library.

The mill has special hours, open Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 12

and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Glendale Flour Mills is located at 60 Grist Mill Road, Boyertown, Pa. For the most accurate GPS directions, use Google Maps. Visit Glendale Flour Mills on Facebook for future upcoming events.

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Early 1930s Harley-Davidson

“Bar And Shield”

To $152,000

Sign Rode

Neon Soared At Milestone’s Auction Of Antique Advertising And Motorcycles

The all-American Harley-Davidson brand dominated the day at Milestone’s Fall Auction Spectacular featuring motorcycles, dazzling neon signs and vintage amusements from long-held collections. The Sept. 28 sale, which also included antique and vintage toys, coin-ops, music machines and a vast array of petroliana, totaled $1.1 million, with buyer’s premium included.

Landing at the top of prices realized, a rare early-1930s Harley-Davidson double-sided “bar and shield” porcelain neon dealer sign was deemed to be the finest, most original example of its type that Milestone’s experts had ever seen. With perfect colors, it presented in clean, undisturbed condition with an all-original can. On its side, it retained the correct brass tag for “Union Label Sheetmetal Workers Intl Assn Local Union No. 24” (Dayton, Ohio). Its vivid red neon had been professionally replaced to its original specs and had a “factory” appearance. Measuring 64 inches wide by 24 inches tall by 5 inches deep, this sign had been held for many years in the collection of a private motorcycle museum. It had never before been offered for public sale and landed at the midpoint of its estimate range, commanding $152,000.

Guiding the fleet of motorcycles, a head-turning 1947 Harley-Davidson Florida Knucklehead had undergone restoration years prior to replicate the style of a police motorcycle. It was mostly original, with unique TRO-CY aftermarket cylinders and pre-war-style gas tanks, a solo seat, police lights and more. Displaying all of its

The rare early-1930s Harley-Davidson double-sided porcelain neon dealer sign, “Bar and Shield” design, held for many years in a private motorcycle museum, sold for $152,000.

A Harley-Davidson “Motorcycles Servi-Cars Parts Service” dealer sign, double-sided metal, all original, sold for $28,290.

A 1947 Harley-Davidson Florida

with older

well-detailed

original serial numbers and matching belly numbers, it sold near the top of its estimate range for $42,000.

Another top prize was a double-sided metal Harley-Davidson “Motorcycles Servi-Cars Parts Service” dealer sign in exceptional, all-original condition with bright colors on both sides. This sign settled near the top of its estimate range for $28,290.

Another popular entry was a ca. 1950 to 1952 Chicago Coin’s “Band Box” musical theater, a remote wallmounted speaker designed to work in tandem with a jukebox. As the jukebox to which it is connected plays a tune, band members are activated, giving the appearance that they are playing musical instruments. An exceptionally nice example in mostly original condition, it concluded its auction performance at an above-high-estimate price of $9,532.

There was strong interest

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12/01/2025, Westmoreland - Mon 4 PM, Online only, liveauctioneers.com/ auctioneer867/flyingpig-auctions. 5th annual antique/holiday & child/toy related auction. Flying Pig Auctions

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11/28-29/2025, DelawareFri & Sat, ameliajeffers.com. Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Americana Auction at the Barn. Amelia Jeffers Auctioneer

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11/21-12/04/2025, Mechanicsburg - Thurs 6 PM, Online only, laneryanauctions.com. Antiques & collectibles, fountain pens, tools, trains, furniture, guns, housewares & more! Lane Ryan Auctions 11/24/2025, Dillsburg - Mon 6 PM, haars.com. Collectibles,

box lots & more! Hardy’s Auction Service

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12/08/2025, Dillsburg - Mon 6:30 PM, haars.com. Furniture, collectibles, Llardo, Hummels, Boyds bears, primitive items & more! Hardy’s Auction Service

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in a well-detailed red AhrensFox pedal truck custom made in the early 1990s by New York fabricator Bob Laduke. With a total overall length of 74 inches and displaying excellent condition, it raced to a winning bid of $4,551 against an estimate of $600 to $800.

Coin-ops of all types found favor with the crowd.

A professionally restored 25c War Eagle slot machine with a wood base looked great and was in fine working order. It sold for $4,400 against an estimate of $1,500 to $2,000.

Both coin-op and sports memorabilia collectors pursued a K&S 1¬¢ “Play Ball” baseball-theme flip ball skill trade stimulator. In outstanding condition with a bright red case, colorful early baseball graphics, and intact original marquee topper decorated with two pennants and the game’s “Play Ball” identification, the very desirable machine knocked it out of the park at $3,198 against an

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restoration in the style of a police motorcycle, sold near the top of its estimate range for $42,000.

This

Ahrens-Fox pedal truck custom made in the early 1990s by New York fabricator Bob Laduke, excellent condition, sold for $4,551.

A professionally restored 25c War Eagle slot machine with wood base sold for $4,400.

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with only one graded higher. Jeff Jacob’s case was only the second factory-sealed example Hake’s had ever handled. It sold above its high estimate for $23,365, a world-record price for a toy of its particular type.

Boba Fett reappeared, but in a larger size, as a Kenner “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) figure from the 12-inch Series. When

This is a Kenner “Star Wars: The Power of the Force” (1985) Anakin Skywalker 92 Back action figure with matching aluminum collector coin, AFA 85 Y-NM+, unpunched card, yellow blister, archival case, and it is only the second time Hake’s has offered an example of this figure in this high grade. Against an estimate of $10,000 to $20,000, it sold for $24,015, a world-record price for an action figure of its type.

The auction’s cover piece and top lot of the sale was a Lili Ledy Spanish-language “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi/ La Guerra de las Galaxias: El Regreso del Jedi” (1983) Boba Fett 30 Back AFA 75 Ex+/ NM action figure, with fixed rocket, dark-armor variety. The highest-graded of only three AFA-graded examples known and the first carded example of its type ever to be offered at auction, the figure realized $77,885, a world-record price for any production Boba Fett action figure.

This Kenner “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Boba Fett from 12-inch Series, in window box, AFAgraded 85 NM+, one of only four examples in that grade according to the current AFA Population Report, with none graded higher, estimated at $5,000 to $10,000, sold for $17,700, a world-record price for a figure of its type.

introduced, the oversize series didn’t catch on with “Star Wars” fans, who preferred the smaller figures. Production of the 12-inch Series was scaled back, ultimately making figures like the Boba Fett quite scarce, especially in such highgrade condition. Housed in its window box, the toy was AFA-graded 85 NM+, one of only four examples in that grade with none higher, according to the current AFA Population Report. Against an estimate of $5,000 to $10,000, the foot-tall Boba sold for world-record price

The “Star Wars: The Power of the Force” (1985) Gamorrean Guard 92 Back AFA 85 Y-NM+ action figure, with matching aluminum collector coin, only the second time Hake’s had ever auctioned such a figure in this high grade, sold within estimate for $8,695, a worldrecord price for an action figure of its type.

of $17,700.

Making it a Boba Fett trifecta within the top 10, a Palitoys “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1984) Boba Fett TriLogo 70 Back-B, AFA 85 NM+, in a French Meccano-style blister, was released with English, Spanish and French text to accommodate a multinational fan base. However, the auction example proved to be a rarity over time. According to the current AFA Population Report, it is one of only two examples known in an AFA 85

grade, with none graded higher. It concluded its bidding run at the upper end of its estimate range at $16,875. Ordinarily a dark character, Darth Vader stepped out of his iconic role as a villain long enough to take a bow in the auction spotlight in the form of a “Star Wars” (1978) 12 Back-C AFA 85 NM+ action figure. Measuring 4.25 inches tall on an unpunched blister card, this toy had condition going for it, since a mere three examples have ever been graded

The top-selling “G.I. Joe” lot was a Hasbro Dreadnok Ground Assault Series 5 Vehicle with rockets and motorcycle with cannon, AFA Qualified 75 Q-EX+/NM, issued as a Sears exclusive in 1986, sold for $5,840 against an estimate of $1,000 to $2,000.

A Lily Ledy Spanish-language “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi/ La Guerra de las Galaxias: El Regreso de Jedi” (1983) Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) 30 Back AFA 60 Ex action figure, in archival case with additional blister support, one of only five examples of its type graded by AFA, with only three in an AFA 60 grade and only one graded higher, sold above estimate for $11,420, a world-record price for an action figure of its type.

A Palitoys “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1984) Boba Fett Tri-Logo 70 Back-B, AFA 85 NM+, French Meccano-style blister, released with English, Spanish and French text, according to the current AFA Population Report, is one of only two examples known in an AFA 85 grade, with none graded higher. It sold at the upper end of its estimate range for $16,875.

higher, per the current AFA Population Report. It sold for $7,855 against an estimate of $2,000 to $5,000.

Jeff Jacob’s collection was also the source of many rare “GI Joe” action figures and toys in exceptionally fine condition. The top-selling “Joe” lot was a Hasbro Dreadnok Ground Assault Series 5 Vehicle with rockets and motorcycle with cannon. AFA-graded Qualified 75

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estimate of $800 to $1,000. There was no faulting the spotless condition of a vintage neon sign from Duquesne Pilsner Beer, a Pittsburgh brewery that operated from 1899 till 1972. With an oval pictorial cartouche emblazoned “The Prince of Pilsener” and a banner above the white and

Q-EX+/NM in a profusely pictorial box, this set fired up the imagination of many a junior Army hero when it was issued as a Sears exclusive in 1986. At Hake’s, it sold for $5,840 against an estimate of $1,000 to $2,000. For more information, call 1-866-404-9800 (tollfree) or 717-434-1600 or visit www.hakes.com. All images courtesy of Hake’s Auctions.

yellow neon that boasted “THE FINEST BEER IN TOWN,” this terrific advertising piece had it all: rarity, originality and flawless operation. It sold just below the upper end of its estimate range for $2,829.

For additional information, email info@milestoneauctions.com or visit www.milestoneauctions.com. All images courtesy of Milestone Auctions.

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Day One: Friday, December 5th

Tex Johnson - Lots 1 to 282 and 386 to 430 are sewing items and books from the personal collection of the late Emma “Tex” Johnson of Berks County, PA. Tex was a long-time antiques dealer with over fifty years in the business. The remaining 588 lots include over 150 books, with approx. 100 rare books from the collection of George Loucks, York County, PA, Rugs and Furniture.

Day Two: Saturday, December 6th

Great selection of 580 lots of Contemporary Folk Art, including Breininger & Strawser, Stoneware and Redware, Antique Folk Art and Woodenwares, Holiday, Toys & Still Banks, including two vintage Schwinn Stingray bicycles, Miscellaneous, including baskets, skater ’s & tubular lanterns, Hamilton Men ’s Wristwatches, Artwork, artists to include Earl ole, E.S. Reeser, Randy Rowe, F.D. Devlan, prints, engravings, & fraktur, Glass and China, Metalwares, Quilts and Native American Textiles & more! Preview: Thursday, December 4th • 1-5pm

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an antiques show in Delaware in the 1960s, after which she opened a stand at the Black Angus Antique Mall in

Adamstown, Pa., until it was destroyed by fire. In 1972, she opened a store just down the road by the town itself in Adamstown, Tex Johnson Antiques, which remained open until the building was

The vintage Schwinn “Apple Krate” stingray bicycle is fivespeed and has been professionally restored.

The F. D. Devlan oil-on-canvas woodland scene (Francis Daniel Devlan, Berks County, Pa., 1835-1870) depicts a dramatic landscape with filtered sunlight highlighting the interior. Signed and dated lower left “FDD 1864,” in its original gold leaf frame, the painting had been deaccessioned from The Reading Public Museum.

These are a rare pair of patchwork lady's apron pockets, New England origin, late 18th century, glazed cotton chintz with linen backing, in good condition with some minor foxing and period corner repairs.

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sold in 2020. However, she continued to do shows, with her last one (her “swan song” in her words) taking place when she was 102 years old.

Tex loved needlework and the antique needlework tools, of which there are many included in this sale. This led to her participation in the Berks Co. Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and her traveling to England many times for this study. She was also a founding member of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. And she traveled throughout the Northeast, Maryland and Virginia with friends antiquing.

Tex came by her nickname when her family moved to Texas when she was young. She married William (Billy) Johnson, and they enjoyed 78 years of marriage until his passing. They had one son, Kristofor (wife Janine), three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Tex Johnson’s lots are 1 to 282 and 386 to 430.

The remainder of the session on day one will include

This is an extremely rare color plate book of the “Ottoman Leaders, Explication des Cent Estampes qui Representent Differentes Nations du Levant. Paris: Collombat,” 1715, folio. (6), (1)-26 pages, 96 (of 102) with hand-colored numbered engraved plates of various political, royal, and religious leaders of the Ottoman Empire, 26 of them with their royal belts, knives, etc. The contents are in very good condition, in early worn full leather and “Habits de Levant” on spine label.

some very rare books, many collected by George H. Loucks of York County, folio hand-colored plates, early leatherbound series, and more. Also sold will be oriental rugs and a wide variety of furniture. Day two will include contemporary folk art such as Breininger pottery and Strawser carvings, antique stoneware

and redware, woodenwares, holiday, toys, and still banks.

Two vintage Schwinn Stingray bicycles, baskets, skater’s and tubular lanterns, and Hamilton men’s wristwatches are also in this session. Artwork will include artists such as Earl Poole, E.S. Reeser, Randy Rowe, F.D. Devlan, and others. Prints, engravings, fraktur, glass,

china, metalwares, quilts and Native American textiles will round out the offerings. The auction will be held at the Conestoga Auction Gallery, 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, Pa. Both days will begin at 9 a.m. A preview will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information, call 717-898-7284.

10:00 A.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 6TH, 2025 1506 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg PA 17961

SPECIAL NOTE: Marbles from the Collection of Marble Author Ralph Lucht. FIREARMS: Ruger M77 300 Win Mag Rifle, Remington 12C .22 Rifle, Diamond Arms 12ga Shotgun, Mossberg s-100 .22 Rifle, Marlin #25 .22 Bolt Action Rifle, Belgian Dbl Barrel Shotgun, Beretta U2 NEOS 22 Cal Pistol, S&W Top Break 32 cal Revolver, NEF Mod R92 .22LR Revolver, Taurus .22LR Revolver, S&W 38spl Revolver, Jennings Bryco .22cal Pistol, Kel Tec P41 9mm Luger, Llama 40 cal Pistol, Noble 16ga Pump Rifle, 7mm Mauser Rifle, Stevens .22 Repeater Rifle, Sears 12ga Shotgun, Thompson Center 45 Cal Flintlock, BPI, Knight & Traditions Muzzleloaders. FURNITURE: Napanee Kitchenette, Egyptian Revival Entry Table, Lucite Chair on Casters, Dinette & Patio Sets, Jewelry Armoires, Lg Poker Table, Curio Cabinets, Grandfather Clocks, Mattresses incl (Like-New) Tempur-Cloud King Size. JEWELRY: 18K: Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces; 14K & 10K Rings & Necklaces; Much Sterling, Huge Amount of Costume incl Estate & Tray Lots, Full Jewelry Boxes. COINS: Morgan & Peace Dollars, Silver Eagles and Rounds, Franklin Half Collection, Barber Half, 1 oz Silver Bullet, Indian & Wheat Cents incl 1909 VDB, 1787 Connecticut Colonial Copper Pc, 1852 Half Cent, 1893 Col Expo Half, Red Seals & Silver Certificates incl 1923. ANTIQUE/VINTAGE: ca. 1930 PACE Dime Slot Machine, Blowmolds incl Don Featherstone Indian, Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine w/ Case, Alum Christmas Tree, Radios, Trunks, Vintage Christmas Decorations, Lg Copper Kettle, Barber Chair, Leather Animal Statues, 45’s & LP’s incl Beatles, Butcher Knives & Cleavers, Pyrex, MILITARY: Bayonets incl WWI British, 1987 French (?), Vietnam Era US 8A1; Uniforms. TOYS: Vintage G.I. Joe, Lionel and Williams Train Sets and Engines, HO Train Sets, Barbies, Board Games. VIDEO GAMES: Consoles incl PS2, PS3, PS4, Atari 2600, Intellivision II. INSTRUMENTS: Acoustic Guitars, Violins, Trumpets, Mandolin, Flute, Clarinets, Pianos. SPORTS: Vintage Baseball Cards incl 1955 Bowman; Wax Pack Boxes, Autographs incl Balls. GLASS: Jadeite, Depression, Carnival, Cobalt. COLLECTIBLES: Eastern Press Leather-Bound Books, Lenox, Temptations, Byer’s Choice, Nascar Diecasts, Hallmark Ornaments, Pokemon, Dept 56, Longaberger®, Disney, Jim shore, Snowbabies.

OTHER ITEMS: Animal Mount incl Coyote Hide, Recurve & Compound Bows, Fishing Rods, Reels, Lures, Full Tackle Boxes, Safes, File Cabinets, Lumber, Building Materials, Snowblowers.

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Pa., Sheraton walnut Dutch cupboard, two-part, cove-molded cornice, two nine-pane glazed upper doors, open pie shelf, lower section with three split beaded dovetailed drawers and two lower double-sunken panel doors, molded base and turned feet, possesses original surface and sandwich glass pulls.

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Honey Brook is a small borough in Chester County, easily accessible by major highways to Philadelphia, New York, and Delaware. Nestled on a ridge between the east and west branches of the Brandywine Creek, a drive to Honey Brook through Lancaster and Berks counties provides visitors with an opportunity to shop for antiques that reflect the rich heritage of the area, and the show has become one of the region’s premier antiques events.

The majority of the more than 40 dealers are from Pennsylvania, with others coming from Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and Maine. Categories such as stoneware, redware, folk art, furniture, fraktur, paintings, quilts, early lighting, coverlets, butter prints, baskets, toys, painted smalls, historical china, and advertising were well represented. The layout of the show, utilizing the gym, cafeteria, and adjoining hallways, led shoppers through the attractive booths as they searched for that unique item to add to their collections.

The opening crowd of over 250 was strong as dealers welcomed old customers and interacted with those new to antiques. Overall attendance for the weekend was over 500. Several attendees stated that

this was the first antiques show they had ever attended, and many came from over two hours away, staying overnight to take in the region. Dealers enjoyed meeting new customers and answering their questions about the items. Prices ranged from under $10 to five figures; there was something for everyone. Taking a break from shopping, patrons were able to relax and enjoy a delicious sandwich from the food truck at the show.

For those who want to experience the atmosphere of a small show with outstanding quality antiques at affordable prices and friendly dealers, the Elverson Antique Show is a “can’t miss” show. The photos represent just a cross section of the fine items available.

The Elverson Antique Show is held twice a year, spring and fall. The spring show will be back at the Honey Brook Elementary School, 1530 W. Walnut Road, Honey Brook, on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2026.

For further information, call 707-310-4488 or see the show’s Facebook page.

of box lots and tools; misc. STAGE AUCTION: LLADRO figurines; Hummel figures, etc.; Boyds bears; decorative items; antique items; primitive items; etc. NOTE: Only a partial listing, STILL MUCH MORE TO UNPACK and set up!

NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

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three generations of potters active on Haycock Mountain in Bucks County and a second groundbreaking essay that reattributes a striking group of redware from Solomon Grim to a potter active in central Pennsylvania. Thanks to the discovery of a dark-glazed jar signed “Schwartz” for black or dark on the bottom, Malone realized that all the allegedly signed plates were in fact inscribed “Grin” or green in Pennsylvania High German rather than Grim. Many examples also have histories in central Pennsylvania rather than Berks County. Jeff Pressman investigates political iconography on redware by Samuel Troxel (18031870), and Lisa Minardi, in her second essay, surveys the massive output of Jacob Medinger, typically considered the “last” of the traditional Pennsylvania German potters. Yet other authors reveal that Pennsylvania German redware of the 20th century extended well beyond Jacob Medinger. Adam Zayas, former head ceramicist at the Moravian Tile Works, highlights the role of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) in reinventing redware for a modern aesthetic. Karl Pass examines the overlooked life and works of Mildred Weekes Keyser (1892-1950). Other

authors uncover underexamined potters such as David B. Huber, trace the popularity of hunting and hound motifs, and highlight redware’s role in cultural exchange between Anglo-Americans and Pennsylvania Germans.

To accompany the exhibition, Historic Trappe will host a series of educational programs, including redware pottery workshops for adults, led by Emily Smucker-Beidler. Contemporary redware potters Bob and Sally Hughes of River Rat Pottery in Conestoga, Pa., will also offer a hands-on demonstration of redware production. This will take place on Feb. 14. Potter Denise Wilz of Macungie, Pa., will offer another pottery making workshop on March 7. Minardi and Malone will also lead several tours of the exhibit (dates TBD). The second annual Americana Symposium, scheduled for March 13 to 15, will also focus on redware.

“From Hubener to Medinger” opened at the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies at the Dewees Tavern on Nov. 8. It will be on view through March 28, 2026. This exhibition is supported by the American Folk Art Society, Robert and Katharine Booth, Steve and Susan Babinsky, Holly Adams Cairns, Ron and

Debra Pook, and Steve and Jenifer Smith. Admission to the exhibition is included with regular admission to the Dewees Tavern. Additional information

about the exhibition, Historic Trappe, and visiting its historic sites is available online at www.historictrappe.org, or by calling 610-489-7560.

by 6.75 inches, is in the collection of John and Katharine Booth. Photo courtesy Michael E. Myers. This inkstand was previously attributed to David and Jared Haring.

DECORATOR NAUTICAL PIECES, & AVIATION-RELATED ITEMS. TWO ESTATE COLLECTIONS. FROM CABIN CRUISERS TO CLIPPER SHIPS, DESTROYERS TO FISHING VESSELS. NAUTICAL COMPASSES & OTHER PIECES,

Plate, attributed to Georg Hubener, Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pa., 1785, diameter 12.25 inches, in the collection of Robert and Katharine Booth. Photo courtesy Gavin Ashworth.

Inkstand for Jonas Haring, attributed to Frederick Pflüger, Hoppenville, Montgomery County, Pa., 1853, lead-glazed earthenware, 2.75

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