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Linda's Auction House Thursday, August 19, 2010

Linda's is back from her hip surgery and is already preparing for another Thursday night auction!

~Auction~

Linda’s Auction House
Located Rte 140 East Wallingford, Vermont
Next to the old Seward’s Creamery

Thursday, August 19, 2010
Preview 4:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM

Two house cleanouts (owners have moved out of state) and other consignments.
 
Item of interest: very ornate Victorian oak sideboard; Victorian brass bed and crib
 
Listing: (in no particular order: two wicker sets; assorted tables, stands, chairs and dressers; trunks; cabinets; fish poles and tackle boxes; baskets; flower pots and gardening items; sewing machines; pictures, prints and oils; large amount of knick-knacks and household decorations; assorted lighting; kitchenware, dishes and assorted glassware; mirrors; Radio Flyer wagon and trike; tools, tool boxes and accessories; Christmas decorations; heaters; jewelry; wine cooler; assorted books; pottery; reloading equipment for shells; linens and bedding; weed eaters and garden tools; early braided rugs and other rugs; flatware in boxes; chainsaw and helmet; assorted toys; snowshoes; sleds; trumpet in case; old signs; band and jig saw; Vermont Casting wood stove; and much, much more!  Still digging at the time of this listing. Full building this week!


Not responsible for omissions or errors.
Cash or good check.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!!

Linda Wade Griffin Tele # 802-259-2879 References available.
“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”
http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109 CATERED

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Young boy shows off his new baseball uniform

This little fella is proud of his new baseball uniform and his playing skills. Not sure what year this photo was taken. This image was created from some old negatives I recently acquired. He sure is a cutie.

Here's the same young fellow who appears to be standing with his little sister.

Here's the young baseball player again in an action pose while his little sister shows no interest in his skills. These negatives were somewhat damaged but I managed to at least get these images from them. It would be a tragedy to have such wonderful images as these lost for all time.

Bertha Carpenter

Kids and their toys from days gone by

 

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Hay season on the farm in Vermont

A fellow makes good use of his truck in August 1957.

Taking hay to the barn...the old fashion way!

Kids and their pets from days gone by

Miss L.G. Smith...Vinton, Iowa 1889

Miss L. G. Smith from Vinton, Iowa. She is 2 years and 5 months old in this photo. Her birthday is believed to be April 15, 1889. Photo was found in an old attic. Love your hat Miss Smith...and your smile.

July 15, 2010 Linda's Auction House

~Estate Auction~
Linda’s Auction House
Located Rte 140 East Wallingford, Vermont
Next to the old Seward’s Creamery

Thursday, July 15, 2010
Preview 4:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM

Two small estates and other consignments.

Item of interest: 1937 Hitler Youth Camp knife with scabbard marked ‘Blut und Ehre’ (Blood and Honor) with a reserve.

Listing: (in no particular order) tools and equipment from a woodworking shop (drill press, grinders, lathe on bench w/ tools, electric hand tools --mostly Craftsman -- clamps); old hand tools; flares; jacks; snow rakes still in boxes; garden tools; Stihl 045AV Super chain saw; old golf clubs in bag; sleds; toboggan; trunks; wooden barrels; pictures, prints & oil paintings; assorted silverplate; boat paddles; assorted mirrors; fishing equipment; reels (#981 Ocean City, #200 Penn Surfmaster, #155 Penn, #2052 Shakespeare, Master Reel Ariex saltwater, #753 Cardinal); waders, tackle box and assorted poles; record collection; assorted books; assorted crafting items & supplies; assorted beds, dressers, tables, chairs and rockers; stands; kitchenware; Simmons gun scope in box; assorted clocks; assorted dishes & glassware; 1930’s china cabinet; assorted baskets; milk cans; cobbler’s wooden shoe rack; store signs; lobster traps; early scales; flower cart; weather vane; book cases; BB rifle & BBs; costume jewelry; flatware; assorted vases; pottery & flower pots; early Betsy Stark Bennington mop wringer; chamber pots & jugs; Halloween decorations; and much, much more!  Still digging at the time of this listing. Full building this week!

Not responsible for omissions or errors.

Cash or good check.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!!

Linda Wade Griffin Tele # 802-259-2879 References available.
“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109 CATERED

July 1, 2010 Linda's Auction House

~Estate Auction~
Linda’s Auction House

Located Rte 140 East Wallingford, Vermont
Next to the old Seward’s Creamery

Thursday, July 1, 2010
Preview 4:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM

Total contents of a Mt. Holly house (has been moved to auction house for the convenience of the estate) and other consignments.

Listing: (in no particular order) yelloware; dollhouse with furniture; doll collection (some early, some not); doll furniture and doll books; other old toys; assorted lighting; linens and bedding; old clothing and hats; oak sideboard; shelves and bookcases; china cabinet with glass front and sides; assorted trunks and wooden boxes each full of good stuff; assorted dressers, tables, stands and beds; ironstone; vases and pottery; assorted glassware and dishes; lots of knick knacks; armoires; old records; gardening and craft books; crafting supplies; pictures and prints; Grandma Moses and Currier & Ives books; old sleds; assorted kitchenware; cast iron pans; stainless steel cooker oven; microwave; electric cookstove; like new refrigerator; upright freezer; washer; portable TV; and much, much more!  Full building this week! 

Not responsible for omissions or errors.

Cash or good check.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!!

Linda Wade Griffin Tele # 802-259-2879 References available.
“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”

http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109 CATERED

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Onsite Estate Sale June 25 & 26, 2010

~Onsite Estate Sale~
Linda’s Auction Service

10338 State Rte 22 North Granville, New York

Next door to the Methodist Church. Look for signs the day of sale.

This old girl is being torn down and a new house is being built in its place!

Friday and Saturday, June 25 & 26, 2010
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Friday)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Saturday)

Listing: (in no particular order); 1950’s couch & matching chair in very good condition; other assorted chairs; tables; kitchen stove; linens; assorted lighting; old radios; advertising tins; jewelry; puzzles & games; assorted kitchenware & glassware; sets of dishes; old doors & other architectural pieces from the house being torn down; salt & pepper shaker collection; vases & other pottery; quilts; vintage clothing, hats & purses; pictures & prints; baskets; and much, much more! Still digging and sorting at the time of this listing!

Not responsible for omissions or errors.  Cash or good check.  


Linda Wade Griffin Tele # 802-259-2879 References available.
“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”
http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/

Update for June 5, 2010 onsite Estate Auction!

This is an updated listing for the upcoming onsite estate auction on June 5, 2010 in Mt. Holly, Vermont. 

More photos of auction items have been added to Linda's blog.

~Onsite Antique Estate Auction~
Linda’s Auction Service

Off Rte 103, Healdville Road, Mt Holly, Vermont

Approximately 1.9 miles from Rte 103.
Look for signs the day of auction.

Saturday, June 5, 2010
Preview 8:00 AM Auction 9:00 AM

Four generations of antiques and collectibles!

Listing: (in no particular order) early Winchester 22 rifle; porcelain cow sign; other early advertising; sadirons; rockers & chairs; clothes racks; quilt racks; kerosene lamps & brackets; mirrors; great assort. of tables, stands, beds, dressers & commodes; stoneware; barrels & kegs; watches; eyeglasses; scales; coffee grinder; early cupboards; assorted dishes & glassware; old bottles; linens; buttons; large sugar firkin; early baskets; bedding & curtains; piano w/ stool; large assort. of quilts; coins; sewing items; large assort. of old toys (steel trucks, wind ups, Steiff teddy bears, etc.); games & play items to include early iron train w/ track, steel trucks & wind-ups; vintage clothing to include children’s clothing, men’s Stetson hats; treadle sewing machines; Carpenter Co. organ & stool; books & early magazines, post cards & large amount of ephemera to include post card albums; umbrellas; assort. lighting; optic viewer w/ cards; trunks; corner what-not shelf; Dock Ash parlor stove; old dolls; oils, pictures & prints; Christmas decorations; military canteen & uniforms; rag rugs & other rugs; spinning wheel; yarn winders; cheese boxes; flax wheel; milk cans; bride’s box; iron & brass crib; fainting couch & other couches; chamber sets; old radios; early cradle; trough; small trencher; copper boiler; scales; butter churns; early washing machines; cream separator; sap vats & sap gathering pails; horse collars & harnesses; goat cart; old travis & other sleds; old buggy; old sleigh; wooden wheel barrow; wagon parts & wheels; Tyson stove; early garden tiller; tractor seats; ox yoke; human yoke; lots & lots of old tools; McClellan style saddle; horse feeders; early lumber; early baseball gloves; watering cans; old license plates; large iron kettle; wooden ladders; cow bells; assort. chains; grinding wheel; sap buckets; tractor signs; farm equipment (planters, rakes, wood splitter, harrows, choppers, etc. and some early horse drawn equipment); International truck w/ stake body; and much, much, much more!  Too many items to list! Still digging and sorting at the time of this listing!

Under tent. Bring your own packing and chair.

Not responsible for omissions or errors.  Cash or good check.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!!

Linda Wade Griffin Tele # 802-259-2879
References available.
“I’m always looking for consignments
for auction and estate sales.”
Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109
CATERED

Be sure to visit Linda's Auction Service blog

to see lots of photos of auction items!

FOXNews.com - $20,000 Found Hidden in Estate Sale Furniture

FOXNews.com - $20,000 Found Hidden in Estate Sale Furniture

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"The owners of the company, Liz and Mark Thompson of ET Estate Sales & Liquidation, traced the furniture to an estate sale and were able to return $20,000 to the family of the owner."

Kudos to ET Estate Sales & Liquidation for doing the right and honorable thing!

Wooden handled contraption found in Victorian attic...what is it?

My curiosity is getting the best of me. This contraption is made of wood (not sure what type) and has a handle that pulls down over the wooden block that could possibly create a tight fit if something were inserted between the two pieces. It was found attached to the wall in the attic of an old Victorian house. I'm thinking it was used for holding a clothesline. Does anyone know what this is and what it was made for? It is marked Cavendish (Vermont) on the top of the large block so it appears to have been manufactured and not a home-made widget. The gnaw marks on it are from mice.

The chicken painting artist of Danby, Vermont

I love this! This is an artist's studio located next door to the Danby/Mt. Tabor Antique Center in Danby, Vermont. The artist is a prolific painter of chickens and has some amazing portraits on display outside of his studio. Here is a sampling:

Visit our booth at Danby-Mt. Tabor Antique Center in Danby, Vermont

The summer auction season is quickly approaching. This is a time when many old estates here in Vermont begin to empty out their attics, closets, cellars and barns to reveal long held treasures. A wonderful place to view and purchase many of these treasures is the Danby-Mt. Tabor Antique Center, a group shop located on Route 7 at the Vermont Wreath Company in Danby, Vermont.

Anna Q's Attic has a small booth at the Danby-Mt. Tabor Antique Center. It is well stocked with vintage jewelry, collectibles, glassware, books, and much more. We keep adding or changing items at regular intervals. Other shop members are continuously adding fresh items on a weekly or even daily basis. Be sure to stop by and visit.

The photos below give you a glimpse into our little antique nook on the second floor.

Local estate sale April 16, 17 & 18, 2010 here in Rutland County Vermont

Estate Sale

Friday, April 16, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

222 Travis Terrace, Center Rutland, Vermont 05736

Listing of items in no particular order:

Toro GT 2200 50” cut riding mower, Kazuma 100cc 4 wheeler, Husky 2 part tool chest, wire feed welder, bench grinder, engine stand, 1 ton engine hoist, bench vise, chain binders, sand blaster, wheel barrow, levels, belt sander, kerosene heater, propane heater, 2 wood stoves, step ladders, 12 volt fuel pump, floor jack, Husqvarna chain saw, Husqvarna weed whacker, Muncie 4 speed transmission, 427 Chevrolet tall deck motor (needs assembly), hand tools, chop saw, craftsmen router, Berger surveying tools, lawn seeder, new Ford Super Duty replacement grill, wrenches, screw drivers and all ordinary garage tools and more.

Patio furniture, 4 drawer pine chest, small drop leaf table, small one door cupboard, kitchen table and 4 chairs, oak full size bed, chimney cabinet, oak office desk, hope chest, gun cabinet, bar stools, book shelf, lamps, file cabinet, chairs, oil lamp, floor lamps, oak TV stand, air conditioner, large light house lawn ornament, crafts and sewing supplies, jewelry, military buttons, small wooden child's wheel barrow, linens, Bushnell telescope, end tables, pine trunk, new aluminum door in box, Orvis fishing poles, knives, canning jars, cook books, sterling salt and pepper shakers, kids toys and puzzles, pellet gun, Christmas decorations, silver plate items, pair of cement planters and lots of general house hold merchandise! Many new unopened items. Still organizing and finding more!

Amish made 10' x 12' shed with double arched doors, two windows, designer shingles and overhang.

Directions:

From Dorr Drive turn onto Campbell Road for approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Quarterline Road, then your first right is Travis Terrace. Look for signs the day of sale!

Sale organized and conducted by: John Thomson Jr.

Just Not New
(802) 770-2795
P.O. Box 418
Wallingford, VT 05773

Cute little wooden Polish dolls with big feet

Aren't these just the cutest little dolls you've ever seen? When my daughter was very young her Polish great-grandmother gave her 3 dolls. Two were cloth and one was a little wooden doll with big feet marked Made in Poland. Great-grandmother said she had the dolls for years but couldn't remember where they came from. Over the years my daughter started finding more of these little cuties at flea markets, tag sales, in shops and online. This started a collecting craze that accumulated over 100 dolls.

It was difficult to find information on these dolls but we learned they were made by a cottage industry and were a sort of souvenier doll sold to tourists. Some were stamped Poland while other had a sticker on their foot. They are jointed and can stand freely with their over sized feet. Their faces are hand painted and many are characters such as Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood and Santa Claus while others wear occupational clothing such as bell hop, farmer and nurse.

My daughter is grown now and the collecting has seized. Every day I walk past the glass door cabinet full of these dolls and I still enjoy looking at. They remind me of the fun I had helping my daughter collect them and they also remind us of great-grandmother who introduced us to these sweet playthings.