And Advertising Sale
Exciting Auction Will Take Place Live And Online On Sept. 19
A cast-iron door stop in the form of a cow and engraved with “New Holland Machine Company Compliments of A. N. Zimmerman,” is presumed to have been made by Hubley. It was possibly made to commemorate the opening of his business. Abram Zimmerman started the New Holland Machine Co. in 1895 and was known as a mechanical genius who made improvements to engines used on farm equipment. His business was sold in 1947 to Sperry Corporation, an international seller of farm equipment.
This is a Lancaster, Pa., “Key to the City.” Cast in brass and gold-plated by Lancaster Malleable and designed by Thomas Blank and Ralph Getz, it was given to notable citizens and visiting dignitaries. The first key was given away in 1960. This key is the earlier version with "Home of the Conestoga Wagon" inside the Keystone. Around 1969, the design was changed reading "Oldest Inland City in the USA.”
Hess Auction Group is pleased to announce its upcoming Country Store and Advertising Auction, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m., both live and online at the Conestoga Auction Gallery, located at 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, Pa. The anticipated event will showcase an extensive collection of country store advertising, signs, tins, and Lancaster County memorabilia drawn from several prominent central Pennsylvania collections. Highlights include rare porcelain, tin, and cardboard signs; antique store counters and display cases; and a wide variety of general store memorabilia such as tobacco tins, gas and oil advertising, soda signage, and vintage
sewing and clothing items. A special selection of high quality early chocolate advertising will also be offered, with notable pieces from Hershey’s, Ideal Cocoa, Wilbur, and Nissly, including vintage tins, trade signs, and other advertising rarities.
An item of note is a leather blacksmith’s apron, which will be the first lot in the sale. This is a ca. 1920s, leather apron worn by R. H. Elmore, with an embossed and painted scene of a blacksmith shop serving as a trade sign with great leatherwork. A reference to an R. H. Elmore, who was a farmer in Virginia, was found in the 1936 “Virginia Chronicle” with a blacksmith shop being built either on
This ca. 1920s leather apron was worn by R. H. Elmore and has an embossed and painted scene of a blacksmith shop.
his property by John Harman or for John Harman. There is some wear and staining from use and some loss in the middle from being folded, and the ends of the belt have been cut, maybe for a smaller waistline. It is estimated at $200 to $400. Another intriguing lot is a historic Lancaster, Pa., “Key to the City.” Cast in brass and gold-plated by Lancaster Malleable, designed by Thomas Blank and Ralph Getz, it was given to notable citizens
and visiting dignitaries. The first key was given away in 1960. This key is the earlier version with “Home of the Conestoga Wagon” inside the Keystone. Around 1969, the design was changed reading “Oldest Inland City in the USA.”
The ceremonial key features a team of horses and the Conestoga Wagon and says “Red Rose City” on the handle. Several laminated Lancaster newspaper articles
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Works By Herman Melville Enter The Morgan
Gift Complements The Institution’s Holdings Of The Author’s Literary Oeuvre
The Morgan Library & Museum is the recipient of a generous gift from William Palmer Johnston of works by Herman Melville. One of the most wide-ranging and comprehensive collections of the author in print, the gift adds over 200 works to an existing collection of rare Melvilliana at the Morgan that encompasses upwards of 40 early and first editions, letters, and musical adaptations.
“Herman Melville is one of the most enduring and influential voices in American literature. Will Johnston’s generous gift significantly enhances the Morgan ability to deepen the public’s understanding of this remarkable author,” reported Colin B. Bailey, the Katharine J. Rayner director.
“This gift positions the Morgan as a leading institution for Melville
York Show Scheduled For Sept. 19 And 20
Two-Day Show Will Be Held At Memorial Hall East
The Original 185th Semiannual York Antiques Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20, at Memorial Hall East, located within the York Fairgrounds Convention and Expo Center at 334 Carlisle Ave., York, Pa. This popular event will feature 60 carefully screened exhibitors in room settings offering an impressive breadth of antiques, including 18th- and 19th-century period American and English furniture; American country pieces in original paint and decoration; fine early porcelain and pottery; quilts,
Four Sessions Of Sales To Be Held Over Two Days
Large Auction Will Feature Antique Advertising Signs, Petroliana, Coin-Ops, And Automobilia
Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is back from summer recess and will hit the ground running with back-to-back online-only auctions on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14. Each day will have a morning session and an evening session, starting at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time, with over 1,000 lots total.
The day-one morning session will feature the Terry Henderson collection with 377 lots of advertising signs, petroliana, coin-op and automobilia. The evening session, titled “Push Comes to Shove,” will contain 161 lots of advertising signs and petroliana. Day
two will feature parts one and two of the Don Titherington Advertising Collection, 436 lots across two sessions.
“Collectors have their pick from a quantity of high-quality advertising in these two sales,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Terry Henderson’s collection of petroliana and advertising kicks off the Sept. 13 sale. Terry’s focus on rarity and perfection is evident.”
“Sept. 14 exclusively features the Don Titherington collection of general store advertising. For decades, Don slowly built a world-class collection, often upgrading multiple
times before settling on the examples you’ll see in the catalogue. His entire collection will be sold,” added Miller. All estimates in this report are in Canadian dollars.
Two lots with $20,000 to $25,000 pre-sale estimates will cross the auction block the morning of day two. The first is a Canadian 1920s single-sided porcelain sign for Five Roses Flour, which became a pantry staple across Canada following its launch in 1888 by the Lake of the Woods Milling Company in Keewatin, Ontario. Its famous 1915 cookbook was distributed free with a purchase. The field of the 42-by26 inch sign is unrestored and superb, graded 8.5. The second is a German 1950s single-sided porcelain sign for Pez peppermint candies, invented in 1927 in Austria by Eduard Haas III, originally as a breath mint marketed for adults. Later, the introduction of the familiar dispensers transformed Pez into a beloved treat for children and collectors worldwide. The sign is graded 9.5 and measures 29-by-19 inches. The graphic design is after artwork by Gerhard Brause. It’s marked “Made in Germany” in the lower right. Also up for bid is a Canadian 1940s double-sided porcelain sign for White Rose Gasoline, 48 inches in diameter with side A graded 8.75, side B, 8.5. White Rose was a Canadian petroleum company affiliated with Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., which gained widespread distribution across Ontario and the Maritimes.
These are online-only auctions; there will be no in-person event to attend, but bidders can tune in to the live webcast to watch the lots
1946 single-sided,
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This German 1950s singlesided porcelain sign for Pez peppermint candies, invented in 1927, graded well at 9.5 and measuring 29-by19 inches, will be estimated at $20,000 to $25,000.
The Canadian 1920s singlesided porcelain sign for
graded 8.5, will be estimated at $20,000 to $25,000.
and
A ca. 1920s Canadian two-sided lithographed tin for C.C. Snowden Numidian Automobile Cylinder Oil, with a graphic of a race car, will be estimated at $12,000 to $15,000.
The Canadian
three-piece porcelain White Rose Service Station banner sign set, with all three pieces showing excellent color and gloss, will be estimated at $12,000 to $15,000.
A Canadian 1940s single-sided porcelain Red Indian Gasoline Service Station dealer sign, round, impressive at 60 inches in diameter, with iconic Red Indian logo, will be estimated at $8,000 to $12,000.
This single-sided porcelain Orange Crush door sign (“Come Again, Thank You”), unmarked
ungraded, partially restored, will be estimated at $1,200 to $1,500.
Five Roses Flour,
Massive Counterfeiting Scheme Rocks The Sports Memorabilia Market Collector Anecdotes And Antics
By Shawn Surmick
It should come as no surprise that one of the hottest markets in the antiques and collectibles trade is the market for sports memorabilia. Rarely does a month go by without a significant piece of sports memorabilia smashing previous auction records. The sports trading card and memorabilia market has certainly come a long away over the past few decades. Today, the market comprises a lot of high-profile investors that are willing to pay six figures or more to secure some of
the most historically significant pieces. It is this kind of money regularly changing hands that has unfortunately also brought with it the opportunity for fraud. Fraud is a concern in any collectibles market, but the amount of fraud occurring in the sports memorabilia market is nothing new. In fact, the FBI was investigating severe fraud in this market back in the 1990s.
Operation Bullpen was the name of the FBI investigation into alleged forged sports memorabilia and autographs that took place from 1999 to 2006. When concluded, the investigation uncovered over $100 million worth of fraud. If that number doesn’t seem like a lot, keep in mind the conclusion of this investigation was in 2006, almost 20 years ago.
Twenty years ago, sports memorabilia prices were not as high as they are today, when the sports memorabilia market is ripe with financial investment. Prices have
been soaring these past few years, and in my humble opinion, that $100 million figure would be about $300 million or more at today’s values.
It is due to the ever-present risk of fraud in this market that I trul y ask all collectors and investors of sports memorabilia to use extreme caution. Only buy from trusted sources, whether it be through dealers or auction sites, and if it seems too good to be true, simply walk away, as it probably is. I have personally heard many tragic tales of enthusiastic collectors being scammed out of serious amounts of money over the years due to well-crafted forged signatures and items whose provenance does not match what the seller claimed. However, even all these tales pale in comparison to what was uncovered when authorities issued a search warrant for a location in Westfield, Ind. The location in question was raided on July 15
and was believed to be connected to Brett Lemieux, a well-known sports memorabilia dealer. Unfortunately, in a tragic turn of events, the accused, Brett Lemieux, took his own life rather than face the potential consequences for the allegations against him. Just hours before his death, Lemieux admitted to the forgeries on social media and stated the value of the forged goods was estimated to be between $500 to $700 million, according to an online article published by Sports Collectors Daily and titled, “Mastermind of Autograph Counterfeiting Scheme Had Been on Radar of Indiana Prosecutors for a Decade.” If these numbers are to be believed, this is one of the most massive and sophisticated counterfeiting schemes in the history of sports memorabilia, far eclipsing that of Operation Bullpen. And even as I write this, new details are still emerging. To anyone who has a passion
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1955 Topps Roberto Clemente Rookie Card Brings Record $1.15 Million
Heritage Auctions is proud to announce the record-setting private sale of a 1955 T opps Roberto Clemente rookie card, graded PSA Mint 9, for $1,150,000. This landmark transaction represents the highest price ever paid for a Clemente rookie in this grade.
The card, which Heritage experts believe to be the
second-finest known Clemente rookie in existence, trailing only the lone PSA Gem Mint 10 example, was designated “Best in Class” by Heritage’s internal grading team, underscoring its elite quality for the assigned PSA grade. It also received an MBA Gold Diamond Certification. With stunning centering, rich color saturation and
flawless surfaces, the card exemplifies the pinnacle of 1950s Topps quality.
“This sale speaks not only to Clemente’s legacy as a Hall of Famer and humanitarian, but also to the strength of the high-end vintage market,” stated Chris Ivy, director of sports auctions at Heritage. “Collectors recognize that cards like this, with impeccable condition, historical importance and limited population, are true blue-chip assets.”
The 1955 Topps Clemente rookie card is among the most coveted post-war baseball cards, with only a handful graded PSA 9. Clemente,
a 15-time All-Star and twotime World Series champion, remains a revered figure both on and off the field, and his rookie card continues to rise in prestige and value.
Heritage facilitated the transaction through its Private Sales division, which connects collectors with some of the rarest and most valuable sports memorabilia in the world.
Read last week’s issue of Antiques and Auction News for a recap of Heritage’s recent Summer Sports Card Auction where a 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente Rookie #164 PSA NM-MT 8 realized $88,450.
“Star Wars” Rarities Blazed At Hake’s
A Store Display For Early Bird Certificate Packages For
Pre-Launch Of “Star Wars” Soared To $112,100
A 1929 R316 Kashin Publications Babe Ruth (HOF) signed card, PSA 2 (MK) with PSA/DNA 7 autograph grade, card was signed in 1932, possibly at a game, while Ruth was still playing pro ball. Bidding opened at $10,000 and climbed to $47,259.
An old proverb says the early bird catches the worm, but at Hake’s July 29 and 30 auction of exceptional pop culture memorabilia, a “Star Wars” “Early Bird” store display was, itself, the most highly-prized catch, claiming a new world-record price of $112,100. The sale’s diverse 1,562-lot selection nimbly crossed hundreds of today’s most sought-after collectibles categories, from original comic art and action figures to sports and political memorabilia, ultimately closing at $2.5 million. While robust prices were recorded throughout the two-day event, there was no denying that The Force was operating at warp speed, as two rare 1978 Kenner “Star Wars” productions broke away from the pack and rewrote the record books.
The big winner of the day was a 1978 “Star Wars” Early Bird Special Early Bird Certificate Package store display. G raded AFA 70 EX+, the structure was designed to hold stiff illustr ated cardboard envelopes, each containing a sealed, limited-time kit for mail-ordering the first set of four “Star Wars” action figures (Double-Telescoping Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and R2-D2). While the
original “Star Wars” figure line had not yet been released when these kits were marketed, the ability for children to send off in ad vance for action figures of the main characters only heightened interest in the sci-fi juggernaut to follow and woul d change movie merchandising forever. The displ ay consigned to Hake’s was the only example of its type ever to come to auction in any grade. Entered with an open estimate, it attracted 20 bids before settling at $112,100, a world-record auction price for any store display representing an action figure line.
A rare 1960 red, white and blue “Kennedy Is The Remedy” portrait-style campaign button, 4 inches diameter, Ref. Goldberg JFK-50, reportedly one of a small number handed out at a Philadelphia rally in late October 1960, in the final days leading up to the election, excellent condition, sold at the upper end of its estimate range for $8,826.
The Kenner 1978 “Star Wars” Early Bird Special Early Bird Certificate Package store display, AFA 70 EX+, designed to hold stiff illustrated cardboard envelopes, each containing a sealed kit available for a limited time to mail-order the first set of four “Star Wars” action figures (Double-Telescoping Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and R2-D2), the only example of its type ever to come to auction in any grade, was offered with an open estimate, and commanded $112,100, a world-record auction price for any store display representing an action figure line.
The sale also featured one of the actual kits from Kenner’s 1978 “Star Wars” Early Bir d mail-away offer, intact and AFA-graded 90 NM+/MINT. Secured in a vacuform plastic tray, with a sealed baggie containing the four action figures mentioned previously, the kit a lso came with additional plastic pegs for posing the figures, a mini-catalog advertising the “ Star Wars” Action Figure line (including vehicles), and a mail-away offer for an Early Bird Premium Collector stand. Only two examples of this kit in an AFA 90 grade have been documented, per the c urrent AFA Population Report, with none graded higher. Representing the highest-graded example ever to appear in a Hake’s auction, this kit drew 16 bids before selling for $45,430, a new world record for a kit of its type. Original comic art continued its
streak of popularity in the marketplace as Brian Bolland’s original pen-and-ink cover art from an early run (Issue 197) of “2000 AD” featuring Judge Dredd bolted into the auction’s top 10. The cover for this issue, which was released by Fleetway Publications on Jan. 31, 1981, features an electrifying image of Judge Dredd being bl own from his Lawmaster motorcycle as an atomic bomb explodes. Signed by Bolland in red felt-tip pen, this artwork was especially desirable to collectors because not all issues of “2000 AD” depict the l ead character, nor were they all created by Bolland, the British artist most closely associated with Dredd. The action-packed art sold above high estimate for $51,920.
Highlighting the comic book section was a CGC 3.0 example of DC’s “Wonder Woman No. 1” published in Summer 1942. It retells the Wonder Woman origin story and features the first appearance of the Amazonian demigoddess’ main foe, Ares. Written by William Moulton Marston with HG Peter cover and interior art, this key Golden Age comic was the first issue in which Wonder Woman appeared in her own title book. It reached the upper end of its estimate range, lassoing a winning bid of $29,205. In an y venue and in any
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CALENDARS
A UCTIONS
ILLINOIS
09/20-21/2025, UnionSat & Sun 10 AM & Online, donleyauctions.com. Guns & militaria. Donley Auctions INDIANA
09/19-20/2025, Shipshewana - Fri & Sat 9 AM & Online, chuppauctions.com. Salesman samples, advertising signs, farm primitives, wrenches, country store, toys & more! Chupp Auctions
10/22/2025, ShipshewanaWed 9 AM, shipshewanatrading place.com. Antique Toy Auction. Shipshewana Trading Place
OHIO
09/13-14/2025, Willoughby - Sat & Sun 10 AM & Online, milestoneauctions.com. 2 Day Fall Premier Firearms Auction. Milestone Auctions
09/28/2025, WilloughbySun 10 AM & Online, mile stoneauctions.com. Signs, motorcycles, pedal cars, coin-ops & more! Milestone Auctions
PENNSYLVANIA
08/22-09/14/2025, ExeterCloses Sun 7 PM, Online Only. 450+ lots sports cards - baseball, football, basketball. Chuck’s Auction Service
09/06/2025, Ephrata - Sat 9 AM & Online, horstauction. com. 345 lots of firearms. 427 lots of hunting, fishing & military collectibles to be sold. Horst Auction Center
09/06/2025, Gettysburg - Sat 9 AM & Online, larryswartz auctioneer.hibid.com. Guns, tools, coins & more! Larry Swartz Auctioneer
09/06/2025, Ephrata - Sat 10 AM & Online, gehman auctions.com. Vintage & antique toy auction. Gehman Auctions
09/08/2025, Dillsburg - Mon 6:00 PM, haars.com. Furniture, collectibles, box lots & more! Hardy’s Auction Service
09/12-13/2025, Ephrata - Fri 2 PM, Sat 9 AM, horstauction. com. Cataloged antique auction. Horst Auction Center
09/13/2025, Mt Wolf - Sat 9 AM & Online, rentzelsauction service.com. 90 pieces of art glass, blue decorated stoneware, 100s of Steiff bears with boxes, antique dolls, 100s of military uniforms & accessories & more! Rentzels Auction Service
09/18/2025, York - Thu 9 AM, Online only, auctionsby keystone.com. Collection of African Benin Bronzes with bronze warrior statues,
ceremonial trophies, carved wooden African figure, antique Famille Rose vase, gilded bronze candelabras & more! Keystone Auctions
09/19/2025, Manheim - Fri 9 AM & Online, hessauction group.com. Country store & advertising. Hess Auction Group
09/20/2025, Dauphin - Sat 9 AM, liddickauctions.hibid. com. 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang, 1956 Ford Thunderbird, 1980Triumph TR7 Convertible, 1999 Chevy Suburban, 1941 Plymoth Coupe modified-racer replica, 1941 Plymouth Couple Roller, 1984 Seaway Sundancer boat, Loader w/backhoe, zero turn mower & more! Liddick Auction Services
09/22/2025, York - Mon 4 PM, gilbertauctions.com. Musical instruments, vintage local advertising items, coins, jewelry, furniture & more! Gilbert & Gilbert Auctioneers
10/03/2025, Gap - Fri 8:30 AM, auctionzip.com #25403. Reclaimed lumber & building stone, antiques, primitives, rustics, I beams, tractor, architectural items, mill items. Tim Weaver Auction Service
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GEORGIA
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
10/09-12/2025, Atlanta - Thu
10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM -
6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
11/06-09/2025, Atlanta - Thu
10 AM - 5 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM -
6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
12/11-14/2025, Atlanta - Thu
10 AM - 4 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM-
6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM. 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
MASSACHUSETTS
09/27/2025, Brookfield - Sat
10 AM - 3 PM, 19 Martin Road, Walker Homestead
NEW JERSEY
09/13-14/2025, ParsippanySat 10AM - 6PM, Sat 10AM4PM, 33 Baldwin Road, Garden State Postcard Club
09/13/2025, Titusville - Sat 9
AM - 4 PM, 1396 River Road, New Jersey State Button Society
09/14/2025, Barnegat LightSun 9 AM - 5 PM, 19th & Bayview Avenue, Historic Viking Village
09/21/2025, Ringoes - Sat 10
AM - 4 PM, 1207 Route 179, Hunterdon County Antiques Fair
09/28/2025, HammontonSun 9 AM - 3 PM, 31 Batsto Road, Historic Batsto Village
10/05/2025, Wayne - Sun 9
AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
11/02/2025, Wayne - Sun 9 AM
- 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne
PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
12/07/2025, Wayne - Sun 9 AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
01/04/2026, Wayne - Sun 9
AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
02/01/2026, Wayne - Sun 9
AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
03/01/2026, Wayne - Sun 9
AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show
04/12/2026, Wayne - Sun 9 AM - 2:30 PM, 1 PAL Drive. OHIO
11/01/2025, Berlin - Sat 9 AM - 3 PM, 3558 US Route 62, Simple Goods Show
11/29-30/2025, ColumbusSat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 717 East 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets
12/20-21/2025, ColumbusSat & Sun., 717 E 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets
01/24-25/2026, ColumbusSat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM4 PM, 717 East 17th Ave., Scott Antique Markets
02/21-22/2026, ColumbusSat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 717 East 17th Avenue, Scott Antique Markets
PENNSYLVANIA
01/02-12/27/2025, Berwyn - Every Sat. & Sun. 9-5, 270 Swedesford Rd.
01/02-12/31/2025, Lewisburg - Every Sunday (Except Easter) 8 AM - 4 PM, 150 Silvermoon Lane, Rt 15 Flea Market & Farmers Market
09/06-07/2025, ReinholdsSat & Sun., 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
Hake’s
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form, when the immortal Hall of Famer Babe Ruth steps up to the plate, excitement is sure to follow. A 1929 R316 Kashin Publications Babe Ruth card, graded PSA 2 (MK) with a PSA/ DNA 7 autograph grade, was signed by the Bambino, possibly at a game, in 1932, while he w as still playing pro ball. No estimate was assigned to this rare card due to the nonexistence of comparables from past auctions. Opening at $10,000, it sailed over the fence selling for $47,259. Yet another base-clearing baseball lot was a 1970 Topps Baseball Series 4 wax box containing 24 unopened wax packs o f cards. Some of the players
This “Wonder Woman No. 1,” Summer 1942, CGC 3.0 Good/ VG, with retelling of the Wonder Woman origin story and first appearance of the Amazonian demigoddess’ main foe, Ares, a key Golden Age DC comic, sold at the upper end of its estimate range for $29,205.
represented included Tony Perez, Gil Hodges, Jim Bunning, Boog Powell, Bill Mazeroski and Jim Palmer, with All-Star cards for Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson and more. Authenticated b y BBCE, the coveted box of vintage cards sold within estimate for $40,238. It ’s not just baseball-themed gum cards that attract big bucks at auction. Hake’s offered a 1933 World Wide Gum Co., “Sea Raiders” U.S. issue card set that easily tripled its high estimate. The complete set of 24 cards, each
CGC-graded, also retained its colorful outer wrapper. Each card exhibited choice color art on its obverse and text relating to the illustration on verso. Pirates depicted on the cards included Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Jean Lafitte, and more. Marked to indicate U.S. manufacture, this was a “copyright set” which was produced for submission to the U.S. Patent Office before the proposed production cards could be sold by American retailers. Against an estimate of $10,000 to$20,000, the rare set commanded an
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09/13-14/2025, Reinholds
- Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM, 607
Willow St., Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
09/19-21/2025, Reinholds
- Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM. 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
09/19-20/2025, York - Fri 10 AM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, 334 Carlisle Ave, 185th York,Pa Antiques Show & Sale
09/26-27/2025, KutztownFri & Sat., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Kutztown
09/28/2025, Adamstown
- Sun., 740 Noble St., Renninger’s Adamstown VIRGINIA
10/10-11/2025, FishervilleFri 9AM - 5PM, Sat 9AM - 4PM, 277 Expo Road, Fisherville Antique Expo
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towards these items, make no mistake, this will affect the market going forward as most of these pieces are still not accounted for. That said, it should be noted that certain high-profile individuals and companies involved in the trade dispute the value of the counterfeit goods and claim it is nowhere near the $500 to $700 million that Lemieux declared. However, at present time, we really don’t know for sure and probably won’t know for many years to come. A lot of these fraudulent items are sitting in collector’s collections or locked away in safes and safe deposit boxes. The damage stemming from this should not be discounted.
I have stated many times now in previous articles, all markets in the antiques and collectibles trade are, of course, prone to fraud and misrepresentation. One way a collector can protect themselves is to use, if available, trusted thirdparty grading services or authentication companies. There are companies that can also authenticate signed autographs, but the measures and techniques these companies use are not foolproof.
accompany the piece and pro-
vide more detail on who has been gifted the key over the years. This comes from the Dean Getz collection and is seven inches long. It does have some wear to the finish and spots of green tarnish on one side. The estimate is $300 to $500.
A cast-iron door stop in the form of a cow engraved with “New Holland Machine Company Compliments of A. N. Zimmerman” is presumed to have been made by Hubley. It is rare to find a door stop meant as a
One of the worrying trends in a lot of these markets is the development of artificial intelligence as an aid to counterfeiters. The highend art market has already been the target of several sophisticated scammers. There is an excellent documentary that appeared on Netflix in 2020 aptly named: “Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art.” It is worth watching if you have the time and shows just how fragile these markets are, especially when millions of dollars are exchanging hands for one painting.
I have long argued that the antiques and collectibles trade needs more regulation. During the 1980s when Wall Street started manipulating the price of rare coins and convincing people on Main Street to invest, the government and mainly the FTC got involved. Today, we have social media influencers, high-profile auction companies, and even some third-party grading companies all claiming that the antiques and collectibles trade should be seen as a valid alternate asset class. Not ironically, this is being pitched in a day and age where we have “Pokemon” cards that can easily sell for five to six figures or more. Main Street is once
premium giveaway, and it was possibly to commemorate the opening of the business; Abram Zimmerman started the New Holland Machine Co. in 1895. He was known as a mechanical genius who made improvements to engines used on farm equipment . His business was sold in 1947 to Sperry Corporation, the international seller of farm equipment. This important piece of Lancaster County history goes to the roots of one of the most successful companies created in the state. It is 8. 5 inches high and 13 inches wide with some surface rust along the base. The estimate is
a gain listening to the people who benefit the most in these markets when prices rise. This is making me question: Who is here to stand up for the average collector or investor on Main Street? Where have we seen similar events unfold? The 2008-09 financial crisis comes to mind. As a result of these developments, one thing should be quite clear right now; the trade cannot regulate itself. And if there is any sports memorabilia collector that disagrees with me, I sure hope you aren’t holding one of these worthless trinkets that you paid top dollar for. Because unlike the 1990s when the government took swift action against some of those Wall Street firms who were busy peddling rare coins to investors who had no business buying rare coins, it would appear that we as collectors are on our own. Maybe that needs to change? It is just a thought.
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.
$2,000 to $2,500.
“This auction is a treasure trove for collectors,” said John M. Hess, president and lead auctioneer of Hess Auction Group. “The sale reflects the rich history of advertising and country store culture, offering bidders the opportunity to own a unique piece of advertising history.”
The online bidding will be facilitated through HiBid and LiveAuctioneers. A public preview will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Conestoga Auction Gallery.
For more information, visit www.hessauctiongroup.com.
SEEKERS/SELLERS
1930’s Bull Nose, Double Face Porcelain Neon Dealership Sign. New Old Stock, still in the Shipping Crate. Originally Shipped to Schaber’s Cycle Shop in Ithaca, New York from Everbrite Electric Sign Co., Inc in the Early 1930’s.
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scholarship. We are thankful to Will Johnston for entrusting the Morgan with his
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hooked rugs, samplers, and other textiles, among them Oriental carpets; lighting; vintage holiday items, with an emphasis on Halloween and Christmas treasures; historic ephemera; early kitchen and fireplace items; Native American artifacts and Pueblo pottery and baskets; estate jewelry; vintage toys; woodenware including a large selection of hand-carved butter prints; and fine art by renowned artists. Melvin L. Arion, show promoter, does an outstanding job of assembling top-notch participants, while keeping the variety as broad as possible to ensure that nearly anyone can find a new treasure. In addition, all major credit cards are accepted for both admission and merchandise purchases. Because of the superb overall quality of merchandise offered for sale, the York
incredible collection. I look forward to sharing the collection with the public in the years to come,” followed up Jesse Erickson, the Astor curator of printed books and bindings. “I am honored
Show is considered one of the premier antiquing events in the Mid-Atlantic region. Also, according to Arion, its the second oldest antiques show in the entire country.
This edition has four changes, including one returning exhibitor: Gene and Carol Rappaport, Lancaster, Pa., and three new: Hollis Broderick of Portsmouth, N.H.; Lucinda’s Collection of Fine Art, Tully, N.Y.; and Thurston Nichols from Bethlehem, Pa. In addition, there will be a small exhibit and information about Historic Trappe.
The hours on Friday are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. Parking is free of charge, and the building is smoke-free. Food will be available on-site. Admission is $10 or $9 with a show card, ad, or this press release.
For further information, call Arion at 302-542-3286 or during the show only at 717-718-1097.
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astounding $68,964.
Both Superman and premium-ring collectors zeroed in on a very rare 1940 “Supermen of Americ aMember” ring in high-grade condition. It was one of 2,000 contest prizes (most prizes were not Superman-related) awarded to Supermen of America club members who won an essay contest on the subject of
“What I Would Do If I Had The Powers Of Supermen.” A red and “gold” bas-relief depiction of Superman decorates the head of the ring, which was described by Hake’s as “one of around two dozen known examples.” It sold for $18,756 against an estimate of $5,000 to $10,000. To learn more, call 866404-9800 or 717-434-1600 or visit www.hakes.com. All images courtesy of Hake’s Auctions.
that my Melville collection, decades in the gathering, has found a permanent home at the Morgan. It has been a delight working with Jesse Erickson and his colleagues to make the gift a reality,” said Will Johnston. Alongside such authors as Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Stowe, Melville is one of the most important writers in the canon of American literature. From early sea romances like “Typee” and “Omoo” to such later stories and novels as “The Piazza Tales” (1855) and “The Confidence-Man” (1857), Melville’s progression from an observational writer into an author who was more contemplative in his use of allegory all are represented in the collection. This first-rate and extensively assembled collection offers a rich array
of the breadth and scope of Melville’s many publications. Among the highlights are an excellently preserved copy of the first American edition of “Moby-Dick” (1851). Also included was a deluxe edition of “Moby-Dick” illustrated by Barry Moser from Arion Press, complete with 100 prints and 10 drawings by Moser; signed, original penand-ink illustrations done by Rockwell Kent for the Lakeside Press edition of “MobyDick”; and rare and important poetic works “John Marr and Other Sailors” (1888) and “Timoleon” (1891), each originally printed in editions of only 25 copies.
Over the course of many years, Johnston built his impressive collection by focusing on key areas such as American first editions
of all of Melville’s major titles, Melville’s poetry and shorter works, and works from more than a century of literary, biographical, and bibliographical scholarship on the author. Additionally, Johnston purchased a number of artistic and interpretive works, including well-known examples from the American fine press movement. Recently, Johnston curated the exhibition “Melville’s Billy Budd at 100” a commemoration of the centenary of the posthumously published novella “Billy Budd” (1924), which was on view at the Grolier Club and Oberlin College Libraries in 2024.
The Morgan Library & Museum is located at 225 Madison Ave. in New York City.
STARTING WITH FURNITURE, CURATED SMALLS AND ART AT 10 AM: BLANKET CHESTS, BLACK PAINTED COLONIAL BENCH, DRY SINKS, AN OAK ICEBOX, 2 EARLY CRADLES, 12 PANE CORNER CABINET, QUEENE ANNE DESK WITH CABRIOLE LEGS, SLANT TOP CABINET, SLAT BACK ROCKER, TIGER MAPLE CANOPY BED, CREDENZA, NURSING ROCKER, TEACART, GAME TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS, SEVERAL OLD SNOW SLEDS, OLD WOOD SNOW SKIS, WOOD MILK CRATES FROM WALKER - GORDON LABORATORY. MANY ARTWORKS, PRIMITIVE PIECES, LARGE HAND TOOLS, CAST IRON PIECES, OLD SNOW SLEDS, LANTERNS, AGATE BED PANS, FIREPLACE CHIMNEY DAMPERS, STONEWARE.
AT 12 PM THE ONLINE CATALOG AUCTION: MANY EARLY BLUE DECORATED CROCKS & JUGS, CHARLES DECKER’S KEYSTONE POTTERY PHILA PA, A B WHEELER, BOSTON, MA JUG & OTHERS. MANY PIECES OF EARLY WROUGHT & CAST IRON, NUMEROUS MUFFIN PANS FROM THE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY, A BUNDT CAKE MOLD, A WROUGHT IRON CLAM RAKE, A CAST IRON #9 KETTLE, BETTY LAMPS, GRIDDLES, & POTS. MANY FINE 19TH C BASKETS OF ALL SIZES, GATHERING BASKETS, BUTTOCKS, RYE, SEWING & MORE. SMALL & MEDIUM SIZE ANTIQUE WEAVING LOOMS DEACCESSIONED FROM LOCAL MUSEUMS. MANY ANTIQUE KEROSENE & CARBIDE LAMPS FOR BICYCLES & EARLY MOTORCYCLES. A MID CENTURY PHILCO PREDICTA 21 INCH FLOOR MODEL
TELEVISION. MUCH RARER THAN THE TABLETOP MODEL. TOYS: A HANDY ANDY #602 CHILD’S CARPENTRY SET, A CAST IRON KENTON THE GLOBE SAFE BANK, AN A C GILBERT PROBLEM PUZZLE SET #1034, HUBLEY TOY TRUCKS & OTHERS. A PAIR OF LARGE ASIAN JARDINIERES WITH STANDS. A BAPHUON PERIOD VISHNU BRONZE SCULPTURE. TWO OLD ASIAN GINGER JARS WITH LIDS. A LARGE SELECTION OF EARLY BUTTONS, MANY STILL CARDED FROM PARIS & AUSTRIA, SOME MILITARY, WORK - RELATED & COMMERCIAL BUTTONS. AN ANTIQUE GEORGE PARKER & SONS, LONDON, HORSE BLANKET IN SUPER CONDITION. 19TH C SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS, MINIATURE PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN. SEVERAL PAIRS OF EARLY BRASS CANDLESTICKS, SOME LARGE & HEAVY! A DECORATIVE METAL SWAN FIGURED GATE WITH TUBULAR POSTS. A LARGE WOOD “PROP” AXE, LOOKS REAL. THREE UPRIGHT ANTIQUE, MID 19TH C SPINNING WHEELS. A FRAMED CECROPIA MOTH. A CHOCOLATE MOLD OF 24 ROOSTERS. A LARGE EARLY TRICYCLE - BICYCLE WITH WOOD SPOKED WHEELS & CAST METAL SEAT. TWO INCREDIBLE GERMAN BIBLES. BOTH AFTER MARTIN LUTHER IN LARGE SIZES. ONE FROM 1765 & THE OTHER FROM 1712. AMAZING SURVIVORS. FIVE 19TH C BRASS BEDPANS WITH LONG WOOD HANDLES. A PAIRPOINT SILVERPLATE TEA SET, AN ORNATE SILVERPLATE CARVING SET. FIVE QUALITY PERSIAN RUGS INCLUDING A FANTASTIC ROOM SIZE HERIZ! A RARE 19TH C PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH DISTAFF DATED 1841. AN EARLY SAMPLER. WOOD SNOWSHOES, AN EXTRA-LARGE QUAKER MEETING SLAW BOARD, A SELECTION OF HAT MOLDS, EARLY PEWTER BOWLS & PORRINGER & A STERLING PORRINGER. A SPIT OR MEAT JACK 18TH - 19TH C ON STAND FOR EVENLY COOKING MEAT OVER A FIRE. BEAUTIFUL 19TH C STANDING FAT LAMPS. SEVERAL FINE 19TH C COVERLETS MARKED WITH THE NAME, COUNTY & YEAR OF COMPLETION. SCHOENHUT ANIMALS: KANGAROOS, A ZEBRA, HIPPO, ELEPHANT, POODLE & PUSH PUPPETS.
ARTWORKS INCLUDING OILS, WATERCOLORS, ETCHINGS, LITHOGRAPHS, SERIGRAPHS, BRONZES & MODERN SCULPTURES BY: SALVADOR DALI, MARCEL JACQUES, MARINO MARINI, ELAINE DeKOONING, LOUIS ICART, CHARLES W. WHITE, A. CHILDE HASSAM, YAMIN YOUNG, WILLIAM ALLSWORTH, LEONARDO NIERMAN, PAUL KASPAR, GUILLAUME AZOULAY, PAUL KLEE, FERNAND LEGER, GEORGE ROMNEY, HUNT SLONEM, SHLOMI HAZIZA, GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE, SLAVA BRODINSKY, RENE MAGRITTE, MARC CHAGALL, ARIAN BEIGNEUX, JOSEPH BOULTON, GEORGE ARTHUR HAYS, HIRAM PEABODY FLAGG, IRVIN NAHAN. TWO FRANZ KLINEs TO BE SOLD, AN ABSTRACT OIL ON MASONITE & A CHARCOAL NUDE. MUSIC BOXES: A SUPERB FULLY RESTORED REGINA 15½” DISC MUSIC BOX IN AN AFRICAN MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CASE. THE BEST PLAYING MUSIC BOX WE HAVE EVER HEARD! COMES WITH 10 DISCS. ALSO, SEVERAL LOTS OF ADDITIONAL 15½” DISCS BEING SOLD. A 12” REGINA DISC MUSIC BOX WITH 6 DISCS. WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOT OF 12” DISCS BEING SOLD. A FULLY RESTORED REGINA 8¼” DISC MUSIC BOX WITH 6 DISCS. A LOT OF ADDITIONAL 8¼” DISCS TO BE SOLD. WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING SOME 15½” CHRISTMAS DISCS IN A LOT. TWO VICTROLA HORNS AND ONE TIN EDISON REPLACEMENT HORN TO BE SOLD. PREVIEW: TUESDAY,
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This is Herman Melville’s “Billy Budd” with introduction by William Plomer, London, John Lehman, 1946.
Visitors to the York Antiques Show can expect to see numerous examples of miniature furniture like this miniature roll-top desk with a working roll top and eight working drawers, four on each side. Offered at a previous York show, the desk had a quarter leaning against it to put its size into perspective.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
9:00 AM - antiques
2-DAY ANTIQUE AUCTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
9:00 AM - antiques
FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. SESSION
SALESMAN SAMPLES: Woodmanse windmill; Butler windmill, Angola, IN; Geo. Gibbs horse-drawn mower; horse-drawn reaper; kant hook; Iron Age walk-behind plow; farm gates; cross-cut saw; horse-drawn stalk cutter; plus more; ADVERTISING SIGNS: (4) John Deere Equipment; tin & sandstone Domino Feeds -WOW!; Minneapolis Moline Farm Machinery; Hood Ice Cream; lighted Dickies Work Clothes; lighted Bordens Ice Cream; Dr. A.C. Daniels thermometer; cream separator signs; more! FARM PRIMITIVES • WRENCHES: Collection of wrenches; collection of cream separators; dog treadmill; Chicago feed mill scale; steam whistles; butter churns; collection of wooden primitive forks; Climax goat wagon; POCKET WATCHES: South Bends; Elgins; Dan Patch; Walthams; Hamiltons; more! MISC ITEMS: (4) Boy on cotton bale hitching posts; (2) jockey hitching posts; swanhead hitching post; horse tie; Marbles axes; Galloway model hit & miss engine; American Fur #6 bear trap; (2) 17”dia. brass bells; (23) Griswold & Wagner cast iron skillets; custom horsedrawn model equipment; much more!
FRIDAY 4:30 P.M. SESSION
SALESMAN SAMPLES: Spear-type hay fork; hay fork; True Temper hay fork; 40+ HAY TROLLEYS • PULLEYS • HAY FORKS: Hay trolleys from the Joe Hart collection -some RARE!; RARE hay fork collection; (90) Seed corn license plate toppers -many RARE! • Seed Corn & Feed signs • (20) Cast iron seats • Corn shellers of all kinds!
SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. SESSION
ADVERTISING SIGNS: 6’ Texaco; 6’ Fina; Mobil Gas Ahead; Devoe Paints; Francisco Auto Heater; (2) Sunbeam Bread; Mobiloil & Pennzoil Safe Lubrication street signs; variet of petroleum signs; flanged Simmons Paints; soda signs; Watches, Clocks & Jewelry trade sign; Lee Overalls; more! COUNTRY STORE: Wall-mount butcher rack; Winchester shot dispenser; (4) octagon revolving bolt bins; (2) seed counters; coffee mills; Zeno Gum dispensers; (15+) seed boxes; Orange Crush & Lemon Crush syrup dispensers; Dr. Norwood vet cabinet; spool cabinets; all kinds of product stands; (2) ribbon cabinets; P. Lorillard Plug Tobacco display cabinet; more! TOYS: Battery boat motors; cast iron toys; wind-up toys; cast iron horse-drawn fire ladder wagon; much more! MISC ITEMS: Winchester breech-load cannon in orig. crate; variety of angle lamps; railroad lanterns; early hand-crank music box; Pullman brass railroad light; early wood-rim Record bicycle; salesman samples; much more!
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