820-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 28, 2003 o THE ANTIQUE DETECTIVE Anne Gilbert Antique Frames Catch Collectors’ Eyes It’s taken a long time for col lectors to discover that picture frames can often be more valu able than their pictures. And, just like the art that they framed, many are signed. When “Antique American Frames, Identification and Price Guide” by Eli Wilner and Mer vyn Kaufman was published in 1995, the great hunt was on. Quite a chance from previous years when even the fanciest pic ture frames could be found in basements and even next to the trash can. In fact, so little atten tion was paid to them that at es tate sales it was common for buyers, wanting a cheaper price to say, “you keep the frame.” Now there are dealers who spe cialize only in frames. The earliest picture frames date to the Italian Renaissance. Before then art was painted di rectly onto wooden surfaces or walls. By the Middle Ages frames were part of religious art and were applied to altar pieces. The frame as we know it, came into use during the 13th century. At that time the artists often made their own frames. By the PUBLIC AUCTION Monday Eve. July 7,2003 - 5:00 pm Located VA miles south of Mifflin, between Mifflin and Port Royal. Follow RT 35 to RT 333 to River Rd. First lane to right. Signs sale day. Antique & Modern Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles and Household Victorian style settee open-toed foot; wooden washtub w/ Pioneer wringer water motor washer made in Lewisburg, PA; original steel cell door from Mifflin Co. Jail; Mahogany empire-style bedroom suite w/vanity, night stand, high chest, chair; Broyhill uph sofa & chair; Niagra vibrating upholstered chair; upholstered sofa & chair; solid arm upholstered love seat; swivel rocker; oak office desk; 30” Whirlpool range-copper; Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer-copper; Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer; Whirlpool 12 cu ft refrigera tor/freezer; GE 30” range; Whirlpool HD washer & dryer white; Kitchen Aid Superba washer & dryer, almond; Pioneer digital stereo sound system w/amplifier, cassette deck & turn table w/speak ers; pitcher pump; 3-foot butcher kettle stand; Girton’s glass calf bottle; 4 qt butter churn; COT stoneware bottle; Port Royal Dairy 1/2 pt milk bottle; 2 Kauffman’s Dairy 1/2 pt milk bottles; Kauffman’s Dairy 1 pt milk bottle; Royal Dairy 2 qt milk bottle; Columbia Montour Dairy 1 qt milk bottle; Strickler’s Huntingdon Dairy 1 pt milk bot tle; Irwin’s 1/2 pint milk bottle; Harrisburg Dairies 1 qt milk bottle; Chintz England child’s tea set; mini tin alphabet plate; mini tin Little Red Riding Hood plate & glass cups; 15 gal crock; brass strainer ladle; enamel ladle; early tin milk strain er; milk cans; ironstone butter pats; old amber & clear medicine bottles; 3 wooden chicken crates; 2 old slaw boards w/cabbage box; 6-grid old house windows; Lightning Glider sled; hand carved wooden chess pieces; military fuel can; old store box; Red Man Tobacco banner; IH line banners; IH Powers Lawn Products ilium sign; Cub Cadet silk banner; Buescher Grand slide trombone; Cincinnati time recorder clock; 1984 Port Royal Speedway programs; Bluefield Supply Co General Catalog #4l 1940’s hardware supply cat alog; Practical Handyman’s Encyclopedias; much more Log Splitter, Generators Antique and Modern Tools Cub Cadet 7T pull-behind hydraulic operated log splitter w/ 3 'A hp Briggs engine; Cub Cadet 12v 15 gal sprayer w/diaphragm pump; Campbell Hausfeld Serious Duty portable generator 5000 continuous W, 6000 surge W, lOhp Briggs & Stratton engine, 120 V & 240 V outlets, like new; Kawasaki 400 generator w/elect start; Karcher HD 555 power washer; Empire portable galvanized smokehouse Mfd. Washington, Iowa; 16’ skeleton elevator, Oliver walking plow; old stock chopper; primitive one-man jigsaw; 2 buck-saws; early one man saw jig complete and very nice - ong. red paint; Leinbach Model S-0 3 pt T scraper blade; * jBH 14th century frames were made separately from art. While Italian designers developed the frame into a work of art in itself, by the 2'AT hydraulic floor jack like new; Craftsman 5” jointer planer; Craftsman 16” variable speed scrolf saw; Craftsman radial arm saw; 36” Porter belt cutter; Master Mechanic bench model drill press; Master Mechanic bench grinder; Sears 1/2 hp bench grinder; B&D power miter saw; Craftsman band saw; large anvil; 2 vises; Monarch mortar mixer on wheels w/elec; 2 railroad jacks; Farmall H or M fenders; Model S-O, crank for Farmall C; manual operated mower section sharpener; 75’ nice hay rope; cow kickers; grain rake; silage fork; straw fork & other bam tools; farrier’s hoof trim mer; implement seat; Citillion brass 50 lb scale; pipe vise; 6” endless belt; other belts; 4 boring bits signed & marked; 16” adjustable wrench; name brand pipe wrenches 14” 24”; Husky open & boxed wrenches; power tools; masonry tools; hand tools; large steel bits; Ford wrench; 3pt car rier; steel shop trusses; small steel welders table; shop creeper; Cub Cadet tractor chains; 24’ & 18’ log chains; 3-extra heavy log chains; barrel cart; spitting maul; 9’ digging iron; 12x16 tarp; stone fork; potato fork; yokes & single trees; pole climbing spikes; belt & hand bag; tree trimming tool; cyclone seeder; rubber tire wheelbarrow; wooden block planes; lawn aerator; house jacks; house & bam hinges; few old bam boards; 2 rolls snow fence; shoe last; electronic horns; 2 boat anchors; Electromode heater; Cannon Ball rollers; much more. Trucks, Kubota Tractor, Trailer, Snow Plow Golf Cart, Bush Hog & Gun 1987 Ford F-150 XL 2 wheel drive P/U truck 8’ bed 118,000 miles 351 motor, black; 1983 Dodge Ram Charger 150 Royal SE 318 V-8 110,000 miles w/reconditioned engine; Kubota L 4200 dsl 4WD compact tractor w/cab enclosure, glide shift trans, power steering 3pt 677 hrs w/Kubota 680 hyd loader, good as new; Texas Bragg Enterprise 7’xlo’ singe axle tilt trailer; 7’6” Western Pro- Plow snow plow w/power angle uni-mount lights, new; Yamaha single-cycle gas golf cart w/canopy; Bush Hog 3 pt TH 60 pto finishing mower; Belgian Browning 25-06 cal w/3x9 Tasco scope. John & Erchall Tetwiler RR2, Box 455, Port Royal, PA 17082 (717) 436-2809 Bryan D. Imes & Sons, Auctioneers RRI, Box 903, Port Royal, PA 17082 (717) 527-2449 AU-001656-L Terms: Cash or good PA Check Port Royal Methodist Church Lunch Stand Owners and Auctioneer not responsible for accidents 17th kcentury Spanish and French frame-makers entered the growing field. For a hefty price, these still come to market. At this time they were of carved wood. By the late 18th century, mold ed plaster formed the ornamenta tion. In 18th century England, cab inetmaker Thomas Chippendale changed the look of frames. Gone were the heavily ornamented French and Italian styles, re placed with fine carving and gil ding. When examples come to auction prices can be in the thou sands of dollars. Frames usually followed the furniture styles of the era when it came to decoration For instance in early 19th century America the craftsmen were for the most part still English trained. Their frames copied English patterns. How ever, it is the work of native American craftsmen in the Fed eral Period (1783-1825) that seri ous collectors keep an eye out for. Those with handcarved eagles and other patriotic motifs get top dollar. In the 1820 s the French Em pire frame was designed to com plement the reigning furniture fashion of the era. It used “compo,” a mixture of resins and chalks, pressed into molds and gilded. This was a lot cheaper than handcarving and took less time. PUBLIC AUCTION Of Restaurant, Bar Equipment and Supplies And Perry County Liquor License The Copper Frog (formerly Campbell’s Keystone Inn) Saturday, July 5-9:00 a.m. Auction located along old Route 22 between Millerstown and Newport, PA, just off the Millerstown Exit of Route 322. PA. LIQUOR LICENSE (PERRY COUNTY) -12:00 noon Terms: Selling with reserve. 20% down at knock-off by guaranteed non refundable funds, balance due upon Liquor Control Board approval. Any questions call Vivian at 717-589-7214. Restaurant Kitchen and Cooking Equipment & Supplies Garland black porcelain and ss 6-bumer gas stove w/24”x24” grill, broiler & 2 ovens, 3 years old; Superior Metal Works, Inc. custom fabricated ss 10’ ansel system complete w/fans & range guard control box, motorized exhaust system & ductwork, wet chemical; Imperial 40 lb propane double basket deep fryer; Classic APW 4-hole electric ss tabletop steamer; Funai microwave oven; 2-True Refrigerator model T 49, RI34A, self-contained ss 7’x54”x32” double-door reach-in refrigerators, single phase w/1/2 hp com pressor, on wheels w/l!4 yr warranty left; Tru Freezer double-door ss frost free freezer w/3/4 hp compressor, R4O4A refrigerant, on wheels, 3 yr war ranty; old walk-m 6’x6’ cooler complete w/compressor; Gibson chest freez er; Hobart ss dishwasher w/sanitizer; Hobart ss meat sheer; 2 Bunn-O-Matic commercial coffee makers, 1 triple; 2-Nesco 18 qt roaster ovens; Vollarth ss French fry cutting machine w/wall bracket, used once; 3’ heat lamp; 4’x3o” commercial steel wooden butcher block table w/drawer & bottom shelf; 6’x30”x34” ss work table w/2 drawers & bottom shelf; B’x2’x3’ ss table w/back splash & bottom shelf; 3’x2’x3o” ss table w/back splash & bottom shelf; Metal Master 80” 3-hole ss sink; 4’ gas ss steam table w/hood; porce lain-top table; 2-ss 6’ wall shelves; Carlisle plastic 45” table-top salad bar w/sneeze guard; ss bread rack; 18”x4’ ss 4-shelf rack; 34” steamer table; 56” pot & utensil rack w/hooks; enamel-top utility cupboard; 3-tier ss bus cart; several hd metal restaurant pedestal tables; 7-metal shelving units; Holly Molding patty maker; 2-Hamilton Beach electric food processors; Edlund commercial can opener; 100 cup coffee pot; Hamilton Beach commercial grade 2 sp blender; Crock pots; Anetsberger Bros heat lamps; Amerex restau rant wet chemical fire extinguisher; Wire shelves; l’x4’ double shelf dish rack; Porcelain steamers; ss steamer trays; Chafing racks; ss stock pots; Wearever commercial handled pots; Saute pans; Skillets; Farberware pans; Homer Laughlin commercial grade china including 100+ dinner plates, cups, saucers, cake plates; Alum steak plates; Coming, Ultima, Reco, Syscoware china serving plates & trays; Halco ss strainer spoons, serving spoons, tongs, dippers, wisks, spatulas; Sysco knives; Steak knives; ss silverware; Boxes of new restaurant paper & plastic supplies; Rubbermaid storage containers. Copper-Top Bar, Antique Booths, Oak Tables, Bar Equipment & Supplies Early original hotel 17’ copper-top bar w/small wing, oak foot rest; 5’ oak bar comer unit w/shelving; 7 sections original decorated wooden dining booths complete w/seats & tables (will be offered as individual booths); 4 antique oak 42” round pedestal tables from orig Keystone Inn; 36” round oak pedestal table; 48” pedestal octagon table; 40” round oak pedestal table; 50” pine trestle table; 3 pine dining booths; 3 wooden commercial non-tilt high chairs; Brass ornamental bar poles & fixtures; Kold Draft 3-keg; 5-tap draft beer system complete w/updated compressor; 2-ss 3-hole bar sinks; 1 speed bar; Ruffer-Hubbard 24-case 8’ sectional porcelain beer cooler w/compres sor; Howard ss double glasssliding door self-contained 6-pack cooler; 30” deep by 52” wide; Manitowoc 45 lb single-phase ice cube machine, Rl2; Various advertising tap handles, Yuengling, Bud Light, Molson Canadian, Troegs, Coors Light, Miller Light, Budweiser, etc; Copper Frog 10’x4’ over head beer mug rack; 2 wall air conditioners; 2 remote control TV’s; 12 28” bar stools; Marble wine coolers; Pss mixed drink shakers; 1 oz ss & plastic whiskey pourers; Handled metal beer buckets; Insulated coffee ums; SS sher bets; Salt & peppers, ashtrays, rocks glasses, shot glasses, brandy snifters, marguerita glasses, poco glasses, wine glasses, beer mugs, pint glasses; Plastic and glass advertising beer pitchers; Beer glasses, Earnhardt, Jr, 16 oz glasses; advertising cowboy boot and hat shot glasses. Furniture and Lighting, Antiques, Collectibles & Advertising Items Mahogany server; Early ladder-back metal frame school chairs; Early mili tary 36” wooden ammo boxes; 1920’s Keystone Inn framed picture; 1940’s double-drawer Keystone cash register; Wooden wall stag bars; 1930’s deco rated porcelain-top table w/drawer; Wooden louvered shutters, orig from Keystone Inn; 8’ folding table; 6 hanging dining lamps; 40” 3-bell-style pool table light; Lighted neon signs including Rolling Rock, Budweiser, Miller Light, Jim Beam halogram; Window & wall metal and glass signs including Jim Beam, Yuengling, Sam Adams, Labatz Blue, Beck’s, etc; Labatz Blue mirror sign; Stand-up cardboard poster of Dale Earnhardt; Banners; Paper signs; Brass frog bell; Frog hom; Other frog collectibles; Mahogany maga zine rack; Old wooden folding chair; Oriental rugs & runners; Decorated room rugs; 4 brass curtain rods; New T-shirts; and more. Vivian Sullivan, Owner of The Copper Frog 310 W. Juniata Parkway, Millerstown, PA 17062 717-589-7214 Bryan D. Imes & Sons, Auctioneers RR 1 Box 902, Port Royal, PA 17082 717-527-2449 AU-001656-1 CLUES: Many collectors select by the period, such as Art Nou veau, Arts and Crafts and Mod em. Others find small or minia ture frames suitable for wall groupings. Another possiblity are those signed. From the 19th to early 20th century many Ameri can artists designed their own frames and signed them. Among them was architect Standford White, who also made frames for artist friends. Another frame de signer who signed his work was artist James McNeill Whistler. One clue to the age of a gilded frame is patination. Dirt will have gotten into the cracks, high lighting the carving. Another clue would be when gold leaf has been used, there should be age lines and cracks that form over the years. Then, there are the differ- (Turn to Page B 21)
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