18-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 5, 2003
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THE ANTIQUE
DETECTIVE
Anne Gilbert
Casting For Fishing Collectibles
You hear a lot about duck de
coys but less about fishing collect
ibles. Yet, just as with duck de
coys, there are examples of
fishing lures by skilled craftsmen.
Not only lures but also tackle
are being collected. Some can be
costly. But, for the most part, de
pending where you find them,
they can be bargain priced. Some
of the most expensive lures are
those that are considered a form
of folk art. For the dedicated
fisherman it’s simply a matter of
collecting something that is remi
niscent of a favorite pastime.
Call it a lure or a decoy, sever
al factors determine the value.
Craftsmanship, condition, ma
terials, and rarity make the dollar
differance between a few dollars
Handcrafted spearfishing
decoy, 19305, is from the
collection of Ron Adam
son’s Classic Fishing Lures
and Tackle.
REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, JULY 19 -B:3«a.m.
The following Personal Property of the Vernon
Lehr Estate (Former Owner of the Pixie
Restaurant & Motel) & Margaret Stough Estate
will be sold on site - 313 Abbottstown Street, East
Berlin, PA.
Directions: Approx. 1/3 mile.south of East Berlin
on (Rt. 194) on right.
12:00 NOON REAL ESTATE 12:00 NOON
All that certain tract known as 313 Abbottstown
Street situate in the Boro of East Berlin, Pa.,
Adams County improved with a Stone Rancher.
The home contains approx. 2581 total square feet
of living space, 1848 on the main level and 733 on
the lower level. Total lot size is 1.10 acres more or
less. (There is a family room w/2 built-in corner
cupbds, kitchen. DR, 3 bedrooms, utility room,
and a living room with a fireplace on the mam
level). The lower are has a full basement w/fami
ly room, utility room, rec room with a built-in
cedar bar with 9 nice bar stools that will convey
w/property. There is also a large workshop with
ground level walkout. There is a 9x15 attached
side sun porch. There is a concrete circular drive
way to the rear. The home has a 1 car attached car
port in the front. The home is heat w/gas HWBB.
The home is in very good condition. Annual taxes
are $1219.82. House will be open for inspection.
(Sunday, June 29 - 1 to 3 P.M.) and (Sunday, July
13 - 1 to 3 P.M.) For a private showing call
(717) 632-9293 or (717) 633-5272.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
1954 FORD TRUCK
16’ FIBERGLASS BOAT
40+ SETH THOMAS MANTEL CLOCKS
LXI7B JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER
Magnavox 51” big screen TV; 2-5 pc. mod.
dinette set; Modem desk; 1960 s 8 pc. wal. dining
set; Apt. size refrigerator; Mod. brass dble bed;
Sofa & chair; Recliner; Single bed; 3 pc. coffee
table set; Upright jewelry cab.; ’sos
dresser/C.0.D.; Microwave; Kenmore dehumidi
fier; Set for 8 Christmas Fairfield china; V.N. set
for 12 Reba craft gold color flatware; Office chair;
Mod. meat grinder; Pattern punch bowl set; Pr.
Aunt Jemima S&P; 8x25 binoculars; Sm. wet/dry
vac; 78 pcs. of ruby glassware; Hoover upright
vac; Cookware; 2 drawer file cab.; 2 wood decoys;
Add machine; 40+ Seth Thomas mantel clocks:
Seth Thomas key wind & electric; Seth Thomas
elec, banjo clock; Some Winchester chime other
strike clocks; Many in mahog. cases some enatn-
eled w/fancy mountings include columns and lion
heads; Most all working as Vernon Lehr worked
or several hundred.
While age is important, mid
20th century lures that can be at
tributed to a known artist get top
dollar. Among some of the most
important, working in the 1930 s
to 19S0s are Hans Janner Sr.,
Abraham Debate, and Andrew
Trombley all of Mount Clem
ens, Michigan.
Many folk artists, such as
Oscar Peterson of Cadillac, Mich
igan, not only carved lures but
also fish-related items, such as
plaques and advertising signs.
Peterson, considered one of the
“greats” by collectors, delivered
quality and quantity. A landscap
er by trade, he used his carvings
for added income. Collectors be
lieve that there may be nearly
2,000 of his works waiting to be
discovered. One way his pieces
can be identified is by his use of
bright primary colors. The late
Hans Janner Sr. has the distinc
tion of being considered “the best
pure carver of fish decoys who
ever lived.”
Bavarian born, he later settled
in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
His early pieces were not usually
painted and the carving was sim
plistic. Collectors search for de
coys done in the 1940 s and 19505,
when they became highly sty
lized. They can be identified by
their full bodies, broad tails, and
by center identification and sub
tle colors.
on clocks; Watchmaker toolbox w/tools & keys;
Many clock cases & parts; Lot of books: “Battle
of the Bulge,” East Berlin Bicentennial; War
planes; Military; WWII; 30+ Danielle Steele
books; Newer & Older books; Encyclopedias;
Handyman books; Art & artist of our time by
Clarence Cook 1888 copyright, Approx. 300 Jim
Beam & other decanters include: Lion Stone
figural whiskey decanters; Old Crow 32 pc.
decanter chess set on table; Political; (Bottles
beautiful by Cesare 1970 made in Italy sewing
machine decanter); Real art glass fish; Animals;
People; Birds; Indian; Apollo; Rebel; BPOE Spirit
of St. Louis; 1970 Preakness; 1971 Churchhill
Downs; Green Fox; 1963 Doe; Barssottini figural;
Sharp electronic cash register; Car cover; 125+
old piano rolls; Milk can; Child’s wagon; 16mm
movie projector; Royal typewriter; Christmas dec
orations; Ceramic tree; Cooler; Audio & video
editing effects mixer; Nib; Sm. ice cream maker;
2-6’ folding tables; Seli microscope 80x-1200x in
case; 8 fishing rods & reels; 6 Jim Beam ducks
unlimited decanters; Craftsman mower; 70 AMP
arc welder 3 in 1, lg- pipe threader; Gas weed
eater; Wheelbarrow; 2 battery chargers; 6’ ladder;
Mower: John Deere LX 178 riding mower w/V
twin engine & 48” mower deck; Craftsman riding
tractor; Pull yard cart; Pull lawn roller; Mud pan;
5’ mower deck; Boat: 16’ fiberglass boat w/60
horsepower Evinrude outboard motor & nice trail
er last registration date 2001, 1954 Ford F-100
pickup truck completely restored-red paint;
66,752 miles; Chrome & oak bed; Beautiful white
wall tires; 1956 Farmall Cub tractor w/mower
deck, etc.
Sale order: Auctioneer #\ - (8:30 A.M. - Box
lots then books), (10:30 A.M. - Clocks), (12:00 -
Real Estate), (12:30 P.M. - 1954 Pickup truck, 16’
fiberglass boat, John Deere mower then furniture)
Auctioneer #2 - (9:00 A.M. - Jim Beam & other
Decanters then Misc. Smalls).
Attorney: Henry Heiser 111
Real estate terms: $lO,OOO down sale day -
Balance in 45 days
Personal property terms: Cash or approved
check. Out of state checks must be accompanied
by a letter of credit from bank or current bank
statement unless prior customer
Auctioneer:
Randy L. Hilker 717-633-5272
PA-AU-002095-L
Food Stand at Sale
Ice-spearfishing decoys were
among the earliest forms. It is
thought that the first decoys were
made by Eskimos. Ancient arti
facts and more recent pieces
show how the hunting ritual re-
quired making “killing
implements” things of
beauty.
Carved of bone and ant
ler, they outlasted wood.
Hundreds of years later, in
America, they were paint
ed in colors to attract the
fish. In the 20th century,
contemporary materials
were added to all types of
fishing decoys.
They included not only
wood but glass beads, wire
and even pieces from tin
cans. In New York State
the tails were often of
leather. Bits of fish skin
were also attached.
The jackknofe and
drawing knife were the
tools of choice in the 20th
century. White pine, tulip
wood or basswood were
carved out and lead added
to help them sink. While
many of these lures
weren’t painted, those that
weren’t didn’t necessarily
attempt to imitate nature.
Fishing rods and reels
are also serious collectibles.
Quality reels were made in
the mid 19th century by
Austrian emigrees, the
Vom Hofe family. Collec
tors also look for late 19th
century mass-produced
reels.
When interest in big
game saltwater fishing be
came popular around
1910, reels were made to
meet the demand. By the 1920 s
the Pflueger Company offered
the Templar reel.
CLUES: Unfortunately there
are lots of fake fish decoys
around. Copies of the Peterson
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SAT. JULY 12,2003, 9:00A.m.
Located at the Florin Fire Station, 134 N. Market Ave„ Mount Joy, PA. Just
off of Main Street (Route #230) 1 Mile West of Route #772
50+ Chicken on nest collection. Imperial Carnival water set, early bone-han
dled cutlery w/ box, blue agate tea kettle, agate lunch pails, 6-gallon New
Brighton crock, brown sponge bowls, Hubley cap pistol, Lionel train set &
acessones, football & baseball cards - 60-70’s including stars & rookies.
Superman quoit set, other toys & games, peanut butter tumblers, bullet &
advertising pencils, oil lamp. Florin & Mt. Joy fire department badges, local
advertising items, postcards, Valentines, cast-iron dogs, banks, Scottie candy
container, Aunt Jemima bank, character spoons & glasses, Belgian soup
bowl, tobacco spears, dated jars, quilts, lap robe, cruets, mug collection,
assorted cast-iron miniatures, bracket lamp, pink depression, ironstone, milk
glass, buttons, Blue Willow, assorted framed coin sets, Hoosier jars, Fox
print, other prints & frames, butchering tools, baskets, 3-prong wooden fork,
wash boilers, collector plates, cups & saucers, colored glassware, pressed &
patterned glass, salt & pepper shakers including Mr. Peanut, Hoak's milk
can, blanket chest, oak plant stand, Boston rocker, pressed back rocker, 6
DECORATED BOOT JACK plank bottom chairs, upholstered furniture,
clothes tree, child’s rocker, porch furniture, trunk, outdoor swing, wheelbar
row, egg baskets, hand & garden tools, bench grinder, MTD chipper shred
der, Yardman snow blower, John Deere SB2 riding mower, 2-man saws,
sander, paintbrushes, bag wagon, digging iron, fishing rods, Stihl chain saw,
sprinkling can, Nice Maytag refrig & Magic Chef refrig., kitchen & house
wares, Roto Hoe rear tine tiller, box lots, and much more. Coins: Morgan &
peace dollars, bulk silver halves, quarters, dimes, Buffalo nickels, wheat pen
nies, etc. Coins at NOON
Auctioneer’s Note: Due to Sam & Mary’s long time commitment to the
Florin Fire Co the family has requested the auction to be held there.
Visa/MC, GOOD FOOD
Auction For: Mary (Betty) E. Ober & the late Samuel Ober
Shaffner Auction Co. 717-492-0004
Mark Diffenderfer AU-2897-L Marty Fleck 717-413-6238
“We treat your property as if it were our own”
AUCTION
SAT. JULY 12, 2003 @ 9 am
LOCATION: 20607 Old York Rd. White Hall, Balt. Co., MD; I 83 to MD
Exit 36, E on Rt 439, 2 mi, sale on L
TRACTORS, FARM EQUIP, CARS
IH 656 D hydro utility 5K hrs - very nice; 7275 compact Cub Cadet 4x4,
loader, mower, pallet forks - like new; Farmall 130 w/cultivators - nice; TO
20 Ferguson; Ford 8N; Hines HI6OO (like Allis G) w/mower, cultivators,
plow; JD A Cyclone; AC WD4S wide front - nice; JD 110 lawn tractor; JD
246 3 pt com planter - nice; 3 pt 1 row transplanter; Powell pumpkin planter
nice; Demco 3 pt high-boom sprayer; MF 8’ 3 pt disc; JD FBA grain drill
w/grass seeder; JD cultivators for A; JD #5 mower; JD transport disc; JD 2
btm trailing plow-hyd; 7’ 3 pt rotary mpwer; Woods M 5 rotary mower; 24’
transport auger; NH 358 grinder/mixer w/26” mill; Var 2 wheel trailers; Fory
T 3 pt rotary mower HD; JD 3 pt 2 btm plow; JD wagon gear; Heat houser
for 656; Potato hiller; Ford 2 btm plow; Ford sickle mower; 3 pt cultivators;
8’ weeder; Cultipacker; Post hole digger; Loader for JD 2020; Earthway
seeders; Pick-up water tank; Fert pump; 76 Chrysler New Yorker - leather
interior, 24K, 1 owner; 51 Buick Special - 4 door, flat head straight 8,50 K.
TOOLS, ETC.
HD magnetic drill press; Floor mod drill press; Hyd press; B&D hammer
drill; 1/2” elec drill; HD power saws; Port-a-power; 1” socket set; Lg
wrenches; Cham hoists; Air greasers; Stihl 051 chainsaw; Impact wrenches;
Tire cage; Var toolboxes; Pallet jacks; RR & screw jacks; Chains; Binders;
Cables; Sand blaster; Tire chains; Tires & wheels; Hand trucks; Old cabi
netmakers tools & work bench; Hoist for dump tmck; Cast imp seat; Grain
cradle; Old tools; Fuel tanks; Barrel stands; Cash register; Ladders; Truck
tarps; Truck parts; Farm equip parts; Sign cart; Milk cans; Trailer axles; Var
pipe; Hyd hoses, fittings, nuts & bolts - many new; Rock baskets; Wood
brooder; Long handle tools; Var hand tools; Planet Jr planter; Wood bar
clamps: Old wood square; Misc lumber; File cabinets; I beams & var steel;
Bam hinges; Fence stakes; Wood barrel; Crates; SS hopper; 9’ x 7’ steel
overhead garage doors; Var doors & windows; Chicken feeders; Sing & dbl
trees; Hay fork; Butcher kettle w/stand; Picnic tables; Western saddles -
full sz & pony.
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD
Old vanities w/mirrors; Oak bed & dresser; 40s Poster beds; DP style end
tables; Maple sofa; Oak rolling pin BR suite; Occasional tables; Head boards -
some brass; Oak library table; Oak plant stand; Wall mirror; Hartenstein
mirror; Church quilting frame; Rolling top child’s slate; Metal lawn chairs;
Old phonograph & radios; Oriental rugs; Zither; Trumpet; Clarinet; Sax; Old
pic frames; Old chandelier; Cast beam pots; Walking sticks; Glass butter
chum; Camelback tranks; WWII plane puzzles; Little Big books; Lots
books; Plaster pic frames; Old metal bowling game; Tin toys; Set Bing
Crosby, Gene Autry & other records; Bob Hope books; Grims & Mother
Goose books - 1890; Presidents History book to Harrison; Currier & Ives
book; Cut-out art work; Lots old sheet music; Chalkware dolls; Dress form;
Westmoreland milk glass; Depression glass; Carnival glass; Set Homer
Laughlin VA Rose; Blue Willow plates; Frige dishes; Flatware inc Rogers;
Ash trays; Blue jars; Candle holders; Bottles; Store scale; Christmas dec;
Kero lanterns; Metal detector; Golf clubs; + lots more.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Selling with 2 Auctioneers.
TERMS: Cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents. Refreshments
provided. Tent in inclement weather.
Auctioneers: ||fe
Kenneth Kenny (AU2797L) IMHgB OWNERS:
717-993-3448 Stan Stull
Marlette Thomas (AU32SIL) Paul Miller (AA2B23L) Vernon Chenoweth
decoys are being made. However,
as another category, beginning
collectors might consider them,
since they are well made. Also
faked, are the new York State
fish with leather tails.
PUBLIC AUCTION
ANTIQUES, FURNITURE
TOOLS, COINS
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS