(Continued from Page A4O) was “ornery,” horses have been a central part of her life from the early years. A firm conviction the young woman holds is that two Perche rons are definitely better than one. That’s why last summers ar rival of a new foal was so exciting for the young woman who has a bam under construction. Stutzman has attended the Ohio State University, Agricul tural Technical Institute, and Kent State University. She says that improving her team driving skills is continual work. BRIGGS I ■ v 1 AUCTION DETAILS DATE Monday, December 9, 2002 LOCATION Briggs Auction Showroom Rt. 491 at 261, Booths Corner/ Boothwyn, PA 19061 START TIME s;3opm PREVIEW Sunday, December 8”', 7-9 pm Monday, December 9 th , 2pm on TERMS Cash/Approved Check/Visa/MC 10% Buyer’s Premium FOR MORE INFORMATION 610-566-3138 (Office) 610-485-0412 (Showroom) W.J. Briggs/J.H Turner, Auctioneers * AU-00098-L Visit www.briggsauction.com For Njore Details, Photographs, and Driving Directions PA Wat. Tall Chest Federal Mahogany Desk Anf/que Slipware, Gaudy and Transferware mCarved Oak Tail-case Clock, Caldwell, Philadelphia PA Long Rifle In Tiger Maple, C.lBBO, with engraved Brass Patehbox Victorian Walnut Bookcase O/C “by~P LeWa Orig. Cartoons 188 5, 56 5" x 44.5" by “ Bo ” Bmwn Virginia Hosts World Percheron Congress During the six and eight-horse hitch classes, spectators learned from the courteous announcer that each team in the lineup has a function. “Remember, I told you the big gest and baddest is next to the driver,” he said, at one point. These Percherons are the wheel team located next to the driver. They don’t get much action. Rock solid and seeing more ac tion is the swing team in the mid dle. Up front, the leaders see the most action, but are smaller than the latter teams. “The showiest horses are up front,” said the announcer. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 th , S:3OPM We are proud to offer without minimum or reserves, articles from the following Delaware Valley Estates and Collections: the Estate of Robert “Bo” Brown, Noted Cartoonist the Estate of Edith S. 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Amherst College • Hundreds of ong drawings & illustrations by Robert “Bo” Brown. SILVER / CHINA / ART GLASS I POTTERY: Tiffany Sterling Ornate tongs • Art Nouveau sve pcs • Baskets • Ladles • Set of nut picks • Spoons, etc • Sterling Silver Ford & Tupper Teapot on stand w/bumer • 125 pcs Reed & Barton flatware, Fr Ren • 12 souvenir spoons • Var Sterling sve pcs , by Theo B Starr, S Kirk & Son, Ball Black & Co , Wm Gate & Son • Sterl candlesticks, picture frame, shoe horn, etc • Sheffield tea sets • Ass't Silver plate, etc China, Pottery, Art glass Signed Galle cameo-glass vase • Signed Tiffany favnlle vases & pedestal-base bowl • Cloisonne vase • English transfer porcelain • Dresden • Gaudy Dutch • Redware • Staffordshire • Majolica • English 5-pc pitcher & bowl set • Vienna porcelain vase, and more FINE JEWELRY; Gold pendant w/Diamonds • Opal pin w/Diamonds • Diamond 'X'-motif Ring • Pr Diamond earrings • Enameled 18k Gold “Violin" pm w/ Diamonds • Gold & Diamond 'Honeybee” pm • 14K Man's Le Coultre wrist watch with diamonds • Ladies Gold wrist watches w/ Diamonds • Gold bangle bracelets with Diamonds, Pearls and Opals • Pocket watches and watch fobs • Stick pins • Victorian silver and gold ition of 8 gold cigarette and card cases, etc • • ’■ *■/ ESTATE ANTIQUE AUCTION tiffany Art Glass Calli Vasa Ford & Tui “You can’t imagine the adre naline rush of these drivers,” he said. “Only a handful of drivers in the world can do what these drivers do,” he added as the driv ers had to skillfully execute a re verse pattern with the teams. It was done with elegant grace and style to an appreciative uproar of tribute. Tom Berry, Kansas City, Mo. was the congress chairman, and Albert Cleve, Farmington, Mo., show superintendent. Bill Grimm, Gowanda, N.Y. was farm show manager and Sally Moore, Ferrum, Va„ crossbred show manager. Dave Schubert, 01 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 30, 2002-A4l Brainerd, Minn., managed the horse sale and was the auction eer. Crae Eller, Arcadia, Ind., was the halter judge and Steve Gregg, Cargill, Ontario, Canada, the hitch judge. The riding judge was Ellen Fischer, Claysville, Pa. and Steve Ade, Salina, Kan., the farm class judge. A. Parker Shinn, Bunker Hill, N.J., was farm pull judge. Announcers were Dave Schu- Pictured is the Team Log Skid world champion, exhibi ted by John Adametz Highland, Wis. It was Class F-4, sponsored by the Virginia Percheron Association. Pic tured during the plaque presentation are the driver and judge. After walking, cantering, and reversing direction in Class 69, “Cart, man driver, registered mare,” exhibitors are lined up awaiting the judge’s pronouncement of the champion. ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS Due to the Christmas Holidays Deadline for the Dec. 28th issue will be FRIDAY DEC. 21 SPM Deadline for the Jan. 4th issue will be FRIDAY DEC. 29 SPM Happy Holidays! THE SHOPPES ,>g\* FLEA MARKET^' DO QOO 0 0 6 NEW VENDORS WELCOMED, SPACES AVAILABLE We, The Shoppe Owners, would like to Invite you to visit us, so we can help you select that special holiday gift. Our selection of perfect gifts include Q 0 Fine Antiques, Collectibles, Arts 8. Crafts, Memorabilia, Antique Pedal Tractors, New Guitars 8* Accessories, Radios of Yesterday and Today, Records, CD's 8, Videos, Nascar Cars 8. Sports Apparel. Avon Holiday Shop, Electronics 8. Video Game Systems, Disney 8s Looney Toon, Gourmet Nuts and Dried Fruits. Sewing Machines. Jewelry. Ladies Clothing 8s Handbags, Tools 8s Hardware. 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