Redware And Paintings By Husband And Wife Team Of Jim And Verna Remain Collectible
By Karl Pass
James Christian Seagreaves (1913-1997) and wife Verna Seagreaves (1913-2000) were a powerhouse team of folk artisans from Breinigsville, Pa. Jim, a redware potter, and Verna, a watercolor artist, produced Pennsylvania German art sought after in today’s marketplace. An online sale by Zettlemoyer Auction Co. on Aug. 26 had a large offering of their work. Prices realized were all over the map, reflecting the wide range of work done. As a group, both the pottery and watercolor paintings sold well.
The large grouping was consigned by family members of Ruth Seagreaves Hichar, who was Jim’s sister. She passed away in 2015. Father/son team of Woody and Eric Zettlemoyer are not stranger’s to Seagreaves folk art. In 2018, they held three sales on behalf of Jim and Verna’s daughter, Claudia, who lives in Colorado and was downsizing. They also sold the couple’s folk art on behalf of the family following Verna’s passing in 2000.
Examples of both common and unusual forms of Jim’s redware have cooled from the high watermark heyday of the 1990s, yet still have a sizable following. His pottery can be found at online marketplaces such as Etsy or eBay.
The artistic couple married in 1941, first living in Alburtis, Pa., until 1961, when they moved
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to Breinigsville. In 1966, the Seagreaves joined the ReadingBerks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman. Jim was a revivalist potter who also worked as a machinist for much of his career. Making redware pottery was technically his second career upon retirement in 1976, although he began potting long before. Jim was exempted from the draft during World War II because his work at the Bethlehem Steel plant was considered essential to the war effort. Later, he worked at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Seagreaves was known for his characteristic blending of styles that incorporated motifs and forms, techniques used by traditional Pennsylvania German potters and also that of modern 1950s ceramic art. He was especially known for press molding figural birds and using vibrant, brightly colored glazes. However, Seagreaves was also prolific on the wheel, where he turned mugs, bowls, and fat lamps, among other forms. He was also known for his skillful sgraffito decorating. According to the late regional historian Richard Orth, Seagreaves began experimenting with making redware pottery in the late 1940s. The mentioned press-molded birds were cast from original molds he created. Following his death, the majority of molds were destroyed to prevent reproductions. Aside from the molded work, he was very skilled at creating hand-built work. Among the rarer items he created were face jugs, fish whistles, figural dogs and people. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, he signed his work with initials “JS,” soon changing to “JCS” due to the fact a period potter (John Snyder of Mohrsville, Berks County) used the initials JS, and Jim wanted to both stand alone and not take the risk of having pieces being passed off for non-contemporary. The bulk of
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Other than Bowling Green, Ky., there is no bigger Corvette epicenter than Carlisle, Pa., and the Carlisle Fairgrounds. From Aug. 21 to 23, thousands of Corvettes converged into Carlisle to mix, mingle, and celebrate all things Corvette. This included special guests from Team Chevrolet, the very first Corvette to ever roll off the assembly line, a special racecar reunion, a ZR1 showcase as part of Chip’s Choice, track activities, and more. From the time the gates opened, Corvette lovers from around the world came in droves. It’s amazing to look over an 82-acre facility and see Corvettes and enthusiasts spanning generations, and that’s exactly what Corvettes at Carlisle was all about. On the stage sat the very first Corvette; a tattered, yet regal 1953 that long ago lost its (paint) shine, but along the way has found a way to glow brightly. It may have been one of the most photographed and talked about cars at the show, with its owner happy to interact with anyone and
By Karl Pass
The 18th anniversary celebration of Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques Antique and Artisan Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4, at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center complex, Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques Will Stage Antique And Artisan Show On Oct. 3 And 4 18th Anniversary Celebration Is Slated For Lebanon Valley Expo Center
James Christian Seagreaves passed away at 84 in 1997. He was a highly skilled redware potter in Lehigh County, Pa. Photo taken by Robert Walch and courtesy of the Historical Review of Berks County. Jim’s wife, Verna was a folk painter and passed away in 2000.
Selling for $760.50 was this unframed 10.5-by-14.75 inch Verna Seagreaves watercolor depicting a farm scene with pumpkin patch.
A JCS owl and parrot sold together for $526.50. The parrot had initials “JCS” and “AJH” for Audrey Gable, Jim’s niece. She likely assisted in the glaze treatment.
This small JS flower pot-like birdform vessel with small drainage hole underneath realized $374.40.
"A Parliament of Owls" is a folky watercolor by Verna Seagreaves, signed and dated, measuring 19.5 by 25 inches, framed dimensions. It realized $327.60.
1930s Harley-Davidson Bullnose Dealership Sign To Be Sold
Untouched In Original Crate, Rare Double-Sided Sign Among Expected Stars In Milestone’s Sept. 28 Auction
Milestone Auctions’ gallery will come alive with dazzling neon mega-signs and the badboy sounds of coveted vintage motorcycles in a Sunday, Sept. 28, Auction Spectacular that collectors won’t soon forget. The electrifying 643-lot auction, rich with signage rarities and bikes from long-held collections, goes above and beyond any other event the suburban Cleveland, Ohio, company has produced in its colorful 11-year history.
Beaming brightly over the stellar array of neon is a sensational “unicorn” from the
Depression Era: a Harley-Davidson bullnose dealership sign that sat crated for decades in a rural schoolhouse until fate landed it in the hands of its present owner. That gentleman, a fan of both motorcycles and antique advertising, chose to consign it to Milestone, where it is expected to attract a hefty six-figure price. This auction headliner writes its own chapter in Harley-Davidson history through its story of ownership. The double-sided bullnose porcelain neon sign was originally intended for use at a HarleyDavidson dealership but has
remained in its own virtual time capsule, an unopened original factory crate, since it was first shipped in the early 1930s by Everbrite Electric Signs of Milwaukee, Wis. The sign’s original owner, Ellsworth A. “Shorty” Schaber (1901-1984) of Ithaca, N.Y., is believed to have become an authorized Harley-Davidson agent shortly after attending a 1927 Harley dealers’ meeting in Milwaukee. The sign he ordered was shipped from Everbrite to his place of business in Ithaca in the early 1930s, with the intention being to move it later on to a new retail location. However, that plan was derailed by the post-Depression economy and, later, Schaber’s service in the U.S. Army Motor Corps during WWII. When the sign initially arrived, Schaber stashed it away under a tarp at a one-room schoolhouse he used as a storage facility. There it remained in its factory crate, until Schaber’s passing in 1984. Later that year, the unused and still-crated sign appeared in an auction where it was purchased
Harley-Davidson double-sided porcelain neon dealer sign, also from the early 1930s, is described by Milestone’s catalogers as “the finest, most original example of its type” they’ve ever seen. Its trademark “bar and shield” are in immaculate condition with perfect colors. One side is virtually flawless, while the other side has only a minor bend to the top left edge of the shield and likely left the factory that way. Its all-original can is in fine, undisturbed condition, and on its side, the sign retains a brass tag for Union Label Sheetmetal Workers Intl Assn Local Union No 24 (Dayton, Ohio). The red neon has been professionally replaced to its original specs, and the power cord has been replaced for safety reasons. Overall, this impressive sign is very clean and has no issues. It has steel hangers at the top to allow the sign to be hung, as well as at the bottom for the attachment of a rider sign. The sign has resided for many years in a private motorcycle museum
This is a museum-quality 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead motorcycle with sidecar in 100 percent original condition, including the paint and correct VIN number with matching belly numbers. It was featured on an episode of “American Pickers.” Although the owner declined Mike Wolfe’s offer to buy the bike, Wolfe was able to acquire it years later after the owner’s passing.
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Here is an original Indian Papoose motorcycle, one of a small number originally manufactured for WWII paratroopers to drop as they landed behind enemy lines. Compact, durable and specifically designed to fold down, it is powered by a 98cc two-stroke engine with single-speed transmission.
by a collector who would keep it until 2023, when he sold it privately to the current owner. The sign’s original glass neon tubes have been protected by a 90-year layer of dust, and their condition is immaculate. They are easily cleanable and have been tested very briefly to prove that they illuminate like new in a bright-red hue. The transformers and wiring are original.
The sign’s dimensions are 67.75 inches wide (with bullnose), 30.25 inches high (with bracket), and 13.5 inches deep (including neon). Its auction estimate is $200,000 to $400,000.
A second very rare
and will be offered for public sale for the very first time here. The estimate will be $100,000 to $200,000.
No South Boston motorist of the 1950s could have missed the monumental “Lincoln Mercury Safe Buy Used Cars” porcelain neon dealer sign displayed at Fore Rivers Motors in Quincy. The big, bold statement sign with a lighted movement was a landmark at the suburban-Boston dealership until 1997, when the property was sold. The sign is now single-sided, using all of the original porcelain panels and displaying great colors and a patina. The neon and bulbs have been replaced to factory specs, and both the neon and lighted-arrow movement work perfectly. It retains its original tag for CI Brink Sign Co., a firm well known for producing large-scale custom neon signs thr oughout the New England area, including the
The massive Lincoln Mercury Safe Buy Used Cars porcelain neon dealer sign with lighted movement was ordered in early 1950s by Fore Rivers Motors of Quincy, Mass., and displayed in front of the dealership until 1997 when the property was sold. The sign is now single-sided using all of the original porcelain panels, and the neon and bulbs were replaced to factory specs. It retains the original tag for CI Brink Sign Co.
A rare early 1930s Harley-Davidson double-sided porcelain neon dealer sign is considered the finest, most original example of its type ever seen by Milestone catalogers. The “Bar and shield” are in immaculate condition with perfect colors. One side is virtually flawless; the other side has a minor bend to top left edge of shield. It retains brass tag for Union Label Sheetmetal Workers Intl Assn Local Union
iconic Kenmore Square Citgo sign in Boston. It is estimated at $80,000 to $120,000.
Fans of the “American Pickers” television show would remember the time host Mike Wolfe went for a wild ride in the sidecar of a 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. The episode is memorable for the bike’s pristine appearance. Wolfe survived the ride, and afterward, he
did his best to buy the rare bike. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be had at any price, but he eventually was able to acquire it when it became available a few years after its owner’s passing. It is, in every way, a museum-quality motorcycle in 100 percent original condition, including the paint. It has the correct VIN number and matching belly
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This Harley-Davidson double-sided bullnose porcelain neon dealership sign in original crate dates to early 1930s from “Everbrite Elec. Signs,” Milwaukee, Wis. Read the story for more on this sign.
No. 24 (Dayton, Ohio) on side. The red neon was professionally replaced to original specs.
Collector Chats With Peter S. Seibert
This Week: The Zany Crazy World Of Auctions
By Peter Seibert
there is a wonderful scene between a saloonkeeper and a cowboy where they talk
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numbers. It comes to auction with an $80,000 to $120,000 estimate.
An original Indian Papoose motorcycle is one of only a
The early mechanical store display was made by the Cook Company, Philadelphia. A great-looking display with illuminating upper portion advertises shipping to “All Parts Of The World,” illustrated by train, steamship and “Air Mail” airplane with moving propeller. The lower portion includes three mechanical figures, a lady on swing, second lady standing by a house, and postman delivering a parcel. Advertises Fruits, Meats, Vegetables and Candies, with the company name Harry Heppe & Sons, Gloucester City, N.J. Allwood construction, electricpowered, driven by chain and belts, it worked when tested.
about how they love the smell and feel of a real saloon. It’s a funny and poetic moment for sure in the film. Well, for those of us who have lived and worked in the antiques trade, one can say the same about auction houses. They are the place where dreams are made and lost. They are many things, exciting and also boring places. I have seen people bidding while asking others around them if what they are bidding on is real! And I have seen people buy things sight unseen only to throw them back physically at the auctioneer after they look at it!
My most vivid memory is two sisters fighting over a pan in front of the entire auction
small number originally manufactured for WWII paratroopers to drop as they landed behind enemy lines. Compact, durable and specifically designed to fold down, it’s powered by a 98cc two-stroke engine with a single-speed transmission. It would be very difficult to locate a better example than this one, which is all original and complete. From a longtime collection, its estimate is $6,000 to $8,000.
Around 1958, some lucky boy or girl landed behind the wheel of a sporty Ferrari 180 Testa Rossa children’s car. Of allsteel construction with an electric drive, it was period-built by Modena Ferrarina under the authority of Ferrari and distributed by Luigi Chinette Motors, the sol e importers for Ferrari. Called the “180” because
because they both wanted mom’s roasting pan. I have sat in auctions where objects brought six figures and those where table lots sold for ten dollars.
From the antiques side of it all, the auction world is also where dealers buy to resell, collectors buy to acquire, and family members go to see their ancestral treasures sold. It’s a lot of drama packed into a space. I know that some will say that the new world of virtual auctions eliminates some of this realworld drama, but I would disagree. I have gotten into bidding wars online with the same intensity that I have in the room only to have my wife clutch my clicker finger
its electric motor generates 180 watts, it is a faithful representation of the iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that won the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is believed that only 25 were built, with only five known remaining. The auction example was restored around 20 years ago and will be estimated at $80,000 to $120,000
From the early era of pedal cars comes a 1920s Gendron Willys “Knight” in excellent, all-original condition with original paint. This nicely appointed, full -fendered car has headlights, an attractive dash, and its origina l windshield and hood ornament. It is four feet long and ready for an imaginary road trip. It is estimated at $3,000 to $5,000.
The sale featuring antique and vintage advertising signs,
The rare Ferrari 180 Testa Rossa children’s car, all-steel construction with electric drive, was built by Modena Ferrarina under the authority of Ferrari and distributed by Luigi Chinette Motors, the sole importers for Ferrari. With an all-steel body with electric drive, they were called the “180” because the electric motor generates 180 watts. They are a representation of the iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that won the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is believed that only 25 were built, with only five known remaining. This example restored around 20 years ago.
and tell me to stop bidding!
The one challenge today for consigners is understanding the nature of how auctions work. In the old days, one called up an auction company, and they came in and took everything. You would have a single-owner sale either on-site or back at the auction facility, and you got a check. You would be amazed at what grannie’s rocker brought and devastated that your Atari brought next to nothing.
Today, with prices devalued on the secondary market in nearly every category, it’s very rare to have a house that will take everything without question. Oh, sure, there are some, and they do a great
early motorcycles and pop culture collectibles will be held at Milestone’s gallery located at 38198 Willoughby Parkway, Willoughby, Ohio. The start time will be 10 a.m. ET. In addition to live bidding at the gallery, Milestone welcomes all other forms of remote bidding: absentee, phone or live online through Milestone Live, LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable and AuctionZip. Worldwide shipping available.
For additional information, call Miles King at 440-527-8060 or email info@milestoneauctions.com.
All images courtesy of Milestone Auctions.
job. But the bigger and more sophisticated ones will only want to come in and take the best stuff. And the definition of “best stuff” ends up being the problem. The coke bottle collection from Uncle Joe or the shelf of Hummels may end up being on the list of items to take to Goodwill.
The guns, coins, and jewelry are all solid items at sales. It’s a far more particular world as auctions cost money to run.
All in all, I still love auctions and auctioneers are some of my favorite folks (Dave, Erika, Phil, Jeff, Tim, Tom, Brent, and Ted).
“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 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.
This is a 1920s Gendron Willys “Knight” Pedal Car in excellent condition with original paint.
Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant Logoman Card Brings Record
$12,932,000
Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction Grosses $50 Million
There are those who feel that former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant had no equals on the court. Now they have no equals among sports cards, either, after a 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant #DL-KM Signed PSA EX-MT 6 - #’d 1/1 soared to $12,932,000 to lead Heritage’s Aug. 23 and 24 Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction to $49,520,585. The event was the second-largest sports auction ever held at Heritage, trailing only the 2024 Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction that brought a record $61,645,972.
“The results in this auction are not an accident and involve quite a bit of incredible work by our experts on the Heritage Sports team,” said Chris Ivy, director of sports auctions at Heritage.
“The results of our Sports catalog auctions reflect the
fact that advanced collectors choose Heritage because of our expertise and platform, and our track record of delivering record-breaking results is unmatched within the hobby.”
The world record result for the Bryant/Jordan Logoman card shot past the previous record for the most ever paid for a sports card at auction, surpassing the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle No. 311 SGC Mint+ 9.5 that Heritage Auctions sold for $12,600,000 in 2022. It strengthened the case for sports collectibles as an asset class when it was purchased by a three-person investor group that includes Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s “Shark Tank”; Matt Allen, who is renowned within the sports card collecting community for having one of the most extensive and valuable collections in the world; and entrepreneur Paul Warshaw, whose card collection also is widely
known throughout the hobby.
Another world record was set when a 1960 Mickey Mantle game-worn and signed New York Yankees jersey sold for $5,246,000, the most ever for a jersey from the former Yankee legend. It was worn by Mantle during one of the finest seasons in the Hall of Famer’s legendary career, the season year that ended with Mantle finishing second to teammate Roger Maris in the American League MVP voting after clubbing 40 home runs, scoring 119 runs and collecting 294 total bases.
One of the most popular
and coveted names in sports collecting, Mantle was represented in the auction on 94 lots. Others included a signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX+ 5.5 Auto 8 that is tied with one other example for the highest PSA grade and drew a winning bid of $1,067,500. A 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle (Last Name In White) #500 PSA Mint 9 reached $915,000, and a 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle #200 PSA Mint 9 brought $488,000. Regarded by many as the greatest baseball player of all time, Babe Ruth is known best for drilling monstrous
home runs as an outfielder for the New York Yankees. But he began his career as a gifted pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, a role depicted on a 1916 Herpolsheimer Co. Babe Ruth Rookie #151 PSA NM 7 that ended at $1,403,000. It got a boost in demand from the fact that it carries the exceedingly rare advertising for Herpolsheimer’s department store in Grand Rapids, Mich., on the back. As many as 200 cards are missing from the population of this regional issue, in which just five cards feature Ruth.
A 1961 Fleer Wilt
Chamberlain Rookie #8 PSA Gem Mint 10 drew 47 bids on its way to $976,000. The card features one of the most dominant big men in basketball history during his third season in the league but carries a “rookie” designation because it comes from the first basketball issue during his Hall of Fame career.
Another one of the greatest centers in NBA history grabbed his share of the limelight when a 1948 Bowman George Mikan Rookie #69 PSA Mint 9 ended at $524,600. Considered “the Father of
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A 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant #DL-KM Signed PSA EX-MT 6 - #’d 1/1 sold for $12,932,000.
The Collection Of The Amazing Kreskin
An Internationally Famous Performer Who Could Read Thoughts, Sale Grossed $530,000
Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce the results of a 378-lot sale held on Aug. 16. All prices noted include the auction house’s 20 percent buyer’s premium. The top lot, an association copy of Harry Houdini’s (born Erik Weisz, 1874-1926) “Magical Rope Ties & Escapes,” sold for a page turning $50,400. This first edition was published in London by Will
Goldston in 1922. It was owned by Houdini’s wife, Beatrice, and included her signed bookplate tipped in, and above this, a small silver print bust portrait of Houdini. This illustration was inscribed and signed by Houdini to his wife: “To my darling sweet heart wife / Harry Houdini / May 20 - 1914.”
Kresge’s eyeglass frame collection, estimated at $1,000 to $2,000, realized $15,600.
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the Big Men,” the 6-foot-10 Mikan was so dominant that the NBA adjusted its rules, adding goaltending, widening the lane and implementing
The s ale featured materials from the lifelong collection of pop culture phenomenon George Kresge (American, 1935-2024), an internationally famous performer who could read thoughts. A collection of The Amazing Kreskin’s diaries and datebooks traded hands at
imbalance. Only one other example carries a
grade than this card,
is one of just four copies. In addition to the record-breaking Logoman card at the top of the auction, Jordan, always among the most coveted figures in any sports auction, was represented in 74 lots, including a 1984 Michael Jordan NBA debut Chicago Bulls ticket
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$18,000. The group included seven bound volumes from 1947, 1949, 1953, 1956, 1962, 1965, and 1973. All told a revealing (if scattered) record of a life spent in show business, dating from Kreskin’s formative years through some of his most prominent and successful in the 1970s.
An association copy of Harry Houdini’s “Magical Rope Ties & Escapes,” estimated at $6,000 to $12,000, sold for $50,400.
An apparatus known as “Multiplying Bottles/Battle of the Bottles” sold for $20,400. Made in London by Ken Brooke in the 1980s, the classic comedy routine involved a bottle and glass magically transposing locations under two tubes, ending in the production of many bottles from the tubes. The lot included a custom folding wooden wine crate crafted b y Alan Zagorsky of Owen Magic Supreme, a folding waiter’s stand and tray for the performance, and a padded ATA
stub (Season Ticket Format), PSA NM-MT 8, that set a world record for a Jordan ticket stub at $280,600.
Collectors of professional wrestling also turned out in droves for memorabilia from the ring, including a pair of 1999 Hulk Hogan match worn and signed nWo boots, photo matched to five matches including SuperBrawl IX vs. Ric Flair that more than doubled its pre-auction estimate with a winning bid of $91,500. In addition, the auction featured 21 lots from the collection of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, a trove that included a ca. 1985 matchused and signed robe that more than quadrupled its pre-auction estimate when
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it fetched $82,350.
Other top lots included a ca. 1910 Ty Cobb original studio cabinet photograph by Carl Horner, PSA/ DNA Type 1 (Cobb’s personal example) selling for $390,400. One of just four examples of a 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson #103 SGC NM-MT+ 8.5 went for $353,800; a photo-matched 1967 Roberto Clemente game worn Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, $292,800; and Dennis Rodman’s 1989 Detroit Pistons NBA Championship ring realized $201,300. Complete results can be found at www.HA.com/50079.
$353,800. This 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle #200 PSA Mint 9 brought $488,000. A signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX+ 5.5 Auto 8 that is tied with one other example for the highest PSA grade sold for $1,067,500.
This ca. 1985 “Macho Man” Randy Savage match-used and signed robe realized $82,350.
photo-matched 1967 Roberto Clemente game worn Pittsburgh Pirates jersey sold for $292,800.
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80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, Pa. Show hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for day one and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. day two. Gas up the truck, get some seasonal garb, and stroll among the best pickers together at one unique antique and artisan event. As in the past, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, attendees are asked to wear a touch of pink. Donations will go to Wellspan Sechler Family Cancer Center in Lebanon, Pa.
outside, be sure to wear good walking shoes.
This fall show is managed by the owners of Miss Morgan’s Milkweed Antiques, Diane Gibble and Troy Tranquillo. The two started the show in the backyard of their former shop in Bethel, Pa., with several vendors and eager shoppers who came dressed in witch hats and costumes to celebrate the event. Each year, the show grew bigger and better, and with that came bigger and better venues. This will be the seventh year that they have brought their show to the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. All facility overhead doors (and there are many) will be open to transform the facility into an open air show, so please dress accordingly. The show will go on rain or shine. With over 75,000 square feet indoors and 70-plus acres
This year’s lineup of quality vendors will not disappoint. The slogan “bring a truck” isn’t a joke. Shoppers will need one to haul off their goods. Each year, the lineup of vendors grows, and this year is no different. This is part antiques show and part crafts/artisan show. Many well-known talented artisans will be on-site selling their wares, and many antiques dealers bring traditional antiques to this show. No event is complete without great food, and there will be a variety of delicious foods from which to choose, including the in-house food vendor. Top it all off with a Harrisburg Farm Show Milkshake made by ELCO FFA. The organizers are amazed at the way the show has grown over the years and grateful to have so many talented pickers and artisans set up at the show.
Happening again this year is the ability to prepurchase show tickets online and enter the show one hour early. To learn more, attendees may visit www.MorgansMilkweedAntiques.com. Tickets will be available at the door. Choose from a $10 early buyer two-day pass or the $5 Saturday pass. There is plenty of free parking.
For further information, call 484-256-7610.
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6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4 PM, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road, Scott Antique Markets
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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
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everyone who wanted to talk about it.
There were moments when Corvettes past (the ‘53) shared the stage area with its future, as Team Chevrolet rolled in a pair of ZR1X pre-production models. In addition, they held court, touting their fastest American-built car ever crafted, while answering any and all questions for curious onlookers. Beyond their ZR1X showcase, their tent hosted an E-Ray, ZR1, and even their popular cutaway chassis.
Other great displays included a dedicated Corvette racecar reunion tent featuring rare and historically significant Corvettes and the popular Chip’s Choice showcase, this year featuring the ZR1, a 50-year reunion of 1975 Corvettes, NCRS Gallery, and NCCC Judged Concourse. There was even a single-car showcase that drew crowds, that being the Ridler Award-winning TwelveAir Corvette that Dave Kindig and the minds from Kindig-it-Design built. The car came to Carlisle by way of Max Motive of Pittsburgh.
Cars on display weren’t the only draw, as cars for sale and car parts also brought guests to Carlisle. This included an automotive flea market packed with Corvette parts, lifestyle
CALENDAR S A UCTIONS
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 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
vendors, and even cars for sale, both as projects and drive-ready gems within the car corral.
The fun wrapped up with the Downtown Carlisle Association’s Corvette Parade, Park, and Party. This annual community event saw 500plus Corvettes cruise into
the downtown for showgoers and community members alike to enjoy. It was also an opportunity for the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, in partnership with the Lancaster County Corvette Club, to award a 2025 C8 2LT. That winner, Barry Liebert from Warminster, Pa., was
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, Shipshewana - Wed 9 AM, shipshewana tradingplace.com. Antique Toy Auction. Shipshewana Trading Place
NEW HAMPSHIRE
09/29-30/2025, Westmoreland - Mon & Tues 4 PM, Online only, flying-pigauctions.liveauctioneers. com. Diverse & Eclectic primitive country & decorative antiques. Kenny’s NEW YORK
09/27/2025, Frewsburg - Sat 10 AM, coreybrownauction. com. Sterling & antique auction. Corey Brown Auction OHIO
09/13-14/2025, Willoughby - Sat & Sun 10 AM & Online, milestoneauctions.com. 2 Day Fall Premier Firearms Auction. Milestone Auctions 09/28/2025, Willoughby - Sun 10 AM & Online, milestoneauctions.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 09/11-21/2025, Kutztown - Ends at 6:30 PM, Online, mullerauctioncompany.hibid. com/auctions. Estate rare & key date coins, paper currency & bullion. Muller Auction Company
one of 1,000 entrants, all of whom supported the CMAF and Claire House along the way.
While the 2025 iteration of Corvettes at Carlisle has concluded, 2026 plans are always underway. Save the dates, because all things Corvette returns Aug. 27 to 29, 2026. For further information, visit www.CarlisleEvents.com.
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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 09/13/2025, Dillsburg - Sat 9 AM, haars.com. Halloween decorations and more! Hardy’s Auction Service 09/16/2025, Dillsburg - Mon 6PM, haars.com. Furniture, collectibles, box lots & more! Hardy’s Auction Service 09/18/2025, York - Thurs. 9 AM, Online only, auctions bykeystone.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, ChambersburgFri 1:30 outside, 3:30 inside, kennysauction.com. Automobile manufacturers gold watches & gold/sterling rings, car related postcards, small toy cars & trucks. Good variety of small showcase items. Guns, jukebox. Kenny’s Auction
09/19/2025, ManheimFri 9 AM & Online, hess auctiongroup.com. Country store & advertising. Hess Auction Group
09/20/2025, Ephrata - Sat 9 AM, horstauction.com. Antiques, primitives, collectibles, toys, model trains, dolls, household goods, tools. Horst Auction Center 09/20/2025, Dauphin - Sat 9 AM, liddickauctions.hibid. com, 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang, 1956 Ford Thunderbird, 1980Triumph TR7 Convertible, 1999 Chevy Suburban, 1941 Plymouth Coupe modified-racer replica, 1941
09/21/2025, Trappe - Sun 9 AM, auctionzip.com #14025, Antiques, collectibles, home furnishings, guns, trains, jewelry, sterling silver. Earl Macilwain Auctioneers
09/21/2025, Pineville - Sun 12 PM & Online, locatillc.com. Fine art & furniture. Locati LLC 09/22/2025, York - Mon 4 PM, gilbertauctions.com. Musical instruments, vintage local advertising items, coins, jewelry, furniture & more! Gilbert & Gilbert Auctioneers
09/26/2025, KutztownEnds Fri 7 PM, Online, muller auctioncompany.hibid.com. Native American and designer sterling jewelry. Muller Auction Company
09/27/2025, Mt Wolf - Sat 9 AM & Online only, rentzels auctionservice.com. Antiques, collectibles, toys, Hess boat w/box, Foust jugs & flasks, old oil cans, lunch boxes, cast skillets, postcards, grand piano & more! Rentzels Auction Service
09/28/2025, Lancaster - Sun 9 AM, auctionzip.com #14025. 1000s of pieces of jewelry, gold, silver & other valuable collectibles. Earl Macilwain 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
10/04/2025, Mt. Joy - Sat 8 AM, Real Estate 11 AM, witmanauctioneers.com. Brick 3 bed/2 bath ranch style home w/ 1 car detached garage, 2017 Toyota Yaris, antiques, coverlets, 1845 needlework, coins, large postcard collection. furniture, Mt Joy memorabilia & more! Witman Auctioneers, Inc.
To learn more, email Fajuri at gabe@potter auctions.com. case for the folding box, bottles, and glasses. Kresge’s eyeglass frame collection conjured $15,600. The group consisted of 21 pairs of mostly acetate frames, with styles including oversized, cat eye, and browline frames in black, tortoise shell, and gradient variations. These were featured in many of Kreskin’s TV appearances and stage performances.
“At the risk of sounding cliche, I knew the sale would be a big success by the time lot one had eclipsed its high
estimate by eight times. From the get-go, it was obvious that Kreskin’s fame was on full display in the auction room. And that enthusiasm carried thr ough to the remainder of the lots in the auction. It was an exciting event,” r emarked Gabe Fajuri, president of Potter & Potter Auctions.
A collection of The Amazing Kreskin’s diaries and date-books from the 1940s to ’70s, estimated at $1,500 to $2,500, sold for $18,000.
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skilled folk painter, but unlike Jim never produced her artwork on a prolific scale. She was a music teacher by profession, teaching in the Alburtis and East Penn his redware pottery is signed
Verna (1913-2000) was a
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School District, from which she retired. She was also the organist and choir director for 28 years at Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church in Alburtis, and also for the Church of the Good Shepherd in Alburtis. She was a watercolorist for roughly 40 years. Selftaught, Verna mainly worked in the Grandma Moses style of folk painting. Her work was exhibited in 1999 at the Historical Society of Berks County (now the Berks History Center). Like her husband, Verna’s artwork is known for the use of bright vivid colors. She also assisted Jim in his pottery studio. She often signed pieces with her initials, “VAS,” and also “Verna.” Several of her Zuni and Pueblo-design inspired pottery were in this online auction. The inspiration for the style came from a trip the two took to the American Southwest. Verna’s watercolors are deserving of recognition among folk art circles.
The photos showcase a few of the unusual highlights. Prices reported include a 17 percent buyer’s premium.
For further information, call Zettlemoyer Auction Co. of Fogelsville, Pa., at 610-395-8084.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
in Person & Online Bidding
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Antiques, Collectibles, Toys, Hess Boat w/ box, Foust Jugs & Flasks, Beer Related Items, Metal Signs, Old Oil Cans w/ names, Halls China, Fiestaware, Jadite & Cranberry Glass, Marbles, Lunch Boxes, Toys, Cap Guns, Old Magazines, Cast Skillets, Postcards, Paintings, Blanket Chests, Grand Piano
A “JS” 4.25-by-4.25 inch redware planter box with various designs on each side realized $497.25.
An octagonal JCS redware charger with sgraffito floral work in center, green border, 11.5 inches diameter, sold for $304.20.
This two-sided JCS and VAS marked owl sold for $374.40.
A JCS bird form candleholder in vibrant yellow with blue highlights sold for $374.40.
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2 BIG LIVE AUCTIONS
Sun., Sept. 21, 2025, 9am 524 West Main St., Trappe, PA 19426
Antiques, Collectibles, Home Furnishings, Guns, Trains, Jewelry, Sterling Silver
The JCS bird on base sold for $397.80. A JCS cow form creamer sold for $70.20. The vivid red and yellow JCS bird sold for $304.20.
These two JCS birds sold for $327.60. The sale included some Breininger Pottery. This miniature seated dog with basket along with a miniature bird sold for $280.80.
FLYING PIG AUCTIONS
breakdown; D’Armes Unique 7.65C pistol; (2) Jennings J22-22C pistols; Sentinel 22 revolver; Win M190 22; Westernfield M822A 22 mag; Stevens M940A; LC Smith 12g;(2) Rem M760 Game Master;
PM: Tools, miscellaneous; usual line of box lots and merchandise. TERMS: Cash, good check. 13% Buyers premium, discounted to 10% for cash or good check.
DIVERSE & ECCLECTIC PRIMITIVE COUNTRY PLUS DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
TWO-DAY ONLINE AUCTION INTERNET, PHONE & ABSENTEE BIDDING AVAILABLE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH AT 4:00 P.M. & TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
AT 4:00 P.M.
THIS IS A 2-DAY SALE! LIVE PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER 19TH – SEPTEMBER 28TH from 10am-5pm 867 Route 12, Westmoreland, NH 03467 PH: 603-543-7490; 413-537-4855 Email: flyingpigantiquesnh@gmail.com https://flying-pig-auctions.liveauctioneers.com
Flying Pig Auctions next online auction is as DIVERSE & ECCLECTIC as we’ve ever offered! Multiple Estates from Canterbury, NH, Griswold & Enfield, CT & Westfield, Longmeadow & Northfield, MA plus Glenmont, NY combine to make this an exciting auction filled with treasures that span eras & genres and includes all types of items! SO MANY ITEMS that we are conducting our first ever TWO DAY AUCTION! Furniture from early 18th & 19thC though vintage incl Eldred Wheeler; Textiles and related incl blankets, homespuns, ditty bags, as well as flax wheels, spinning wheels, quillers and more weaving, spinning & sewing related! Redware, Stoneware, Ironstone, etc. in abundance! Staffordshire, Bottles, Early American Glass, etc; Dolls and child related incl toys, furnishings, etc; Weathervanes, signs, birdcages, and more folk art incl carvings, whirligigs, sculpture, etc; Wonderful ART incl still life, portraits, Hudson River Valley, etc. There is More, more, more! We are STILL unpacking and photographing! Be sure to check out the full catalog on Live Auctioneers available September 19th! Please take note of the EARLY START TIME of 4:00pm AND TWO SESSIONS! Don’t miss this exciting sale! Truly something for everyone!
HAAR’S AUCTION SCHEDULE
MONDAY – SEPT. 22, 2025 - 6:00 P.M.
FURNITURE - COLLECTIBLES – BOX LOTS - ETC. Located at 185 Logan Rd. (RT 15), DILLSBURG,
Restaurant & doors open @ 5:00 P.M. Porches begin @ 6:00 p.m. weather permitting; FURNITURE: BOX ROOM: tools;
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auctioneers 717-432-3779.
HARDY’S AUCTION
misc. STAGE AUCTION: collectibles; primitives; retro; antique items; John Deere mower, Stone rake, Push mowers, TroyBilt Tiller, Pine planks, etc. NOTE: Only a partial listing, STILL MUCH MORE TO UNPACK and set up! 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
PAINTINGS WANTED American Impressionists, New Hope School artists, PAFA artists, European paintings.
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CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; MODEL TRAINS & ACCESS.; SPORTS CARDS & MEMORABILIA; DOLLS & STUFFED ANIMALS; MADAME ALEXANDER DOLLS; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; LINENS & TEXTILES; ARTWORK & PRINTS; BOOKS & PAPER; TOYS; VINTAGE PROMO CARS; NASCAR COLLECTIBLES; JOHN FORCE COLLECTIBLES; ACTION RACE CARS; HOUSEHOLD GOODS; TOOLS; BOX LOTS & MANY OTHER ITEMS TO BE SOLD!
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