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Manheim, PA 17545
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Wednesday Jun 19
Bidding Ends: Monday Jul 8
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Hess Auction Group

Contact: John M. Hess
Phone: (717) 664-5238
Email: contact@hessauctiongroup.com
Website: www.hessauctiongroup.com

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Listing Terms and Conditions
CONESTOGA AUCTION DIVISION - 717-664-5238 Conditions of Sale Auction Date: This is an Online Only Auction which will end on July 8th @ 7:pm Pickup: *All items must be picked up on the designated pick up day/times. Pick up July 10th from 8:am-4:pm at 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Preview: Items can Previewed Monday-Friday, 8:am-4:pm Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made. Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final. By participating in any sale, the Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions: A. This Auction has a 15% Buyers Premium and 6% PA sales tax. B. BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneers will be using set bid increments. If you have placed absentee bids that do not follow the set increments, your bid will be executed at the set lower increment. C. ON-LINE BIDDING: Auction Company will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or slow communications. D. PAYMENT: Payment must be made prior to removal from the auction house. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of items. E. Credit Cards will be processed within 1 hour of the auction or 8:am the following business day F. SHIPPING: Auction Company does not pack or ship any items in house. Buyer pays shipping cost directly to shipper. All items are sent through the a third party shipping company. All international customers are responsible for their own taxes and tariffs based upon the actual selling price. The declared value cannot be of lesser value than purchase price. Please contact either: * The UPS Store at store1005@comcast.net (717)-898-9303 * Postal connections 717-399-9076 for any shipping inquiries regarding any potential shipping costs prior to the auction or post-auction inquires. Please direct all your shipping questions to the above-mentioned names, as we do not ship in-house and are not able to answer these questions. G. AS IS: Bidder agrees that before the Sale, Bidder or Bidder's agents should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. Bidder is responsible for satisfying himself or herself concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the Catalog. Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Auction Company and the underlying owner of the property being sold ('Owner') assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog. All property is sold "as is" and neither Auction Company nor the Owner make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed an assumption of liability or warranty or representation as to the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property. Auction Company and the Owner make no representations as to whether Bidder acquires any reproduction rights in the property being sold at the Sale. H. Withdrawal. Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal. I. Bid Per Lot. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as numbered in the Catalog. J. Video or digital images. At some auctions a video or digital screen may be used. Auction Company is not liable for any errors in the operation or quality of the image presented. K. Reserves. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as a sale without reserves, each lot may be offered subject to reserve. Auction Company may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Owner. L. Bidding. Auction Company reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The auctioneer has the right to split any bidding increment and to advance the bidding in any manner as the auctioneer may decide. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of Auction Company shall be conclusive in all respects. M. Auctioneer's Discretion. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article from the sale. If having accepted an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. N. Successful Bid. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass from Owner to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to these Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and such bidder (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as Auction Company may require for all lots purchased. O. Collateral/Security. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in the purchase property and Auction Company may retain as collateral security for the Bidder's obligations to Auction Company any property or monies held or received by Auction Company for the account of the Bidder. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction Company has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier?s checks, until Auction Company has confirmed their authenticity. Bidder agrees that a 1-1/2% per month late charge will be imposed on the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and agrees to pay any returned check charges that may be incurred. P. Non-Payment. If the Bidder does not make full payment for the purchases within the time required, Auction Company is authorized in its absolute and sole discretion to exercise one or more of the following remedies, in addition to other remedies available to Auction Company and the Owner: Auction Company is authorized to: (a) hold the buyer liable for the total purchase price; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer; (c) resell the property at public auction or private sale with terms that Auction Company deems appropriate; (d) to resell the property at public auction without reserve and the Buyer shall be liable for any deficiency, cost, handling charges and the expenses of both sales and the commissions on both sales; (e) to offset the full purchase price against any amount owed by Auction Company to the Buyer; (f) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auctions by or on behalf of the Buyer; and (h) to take other actions as Auction Company find necessary and appropriate. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in any property in Auction Company?s possession which is owned by such Buyer and Auction Company is authorized to hold such property as collateral security for such Buyer?s obligations. Buyer shall be liable to Auction Company for all other charges incurred because of Buyer's non-payment, including attorney fees, expenses and incidental damages. As between Auction Company and Owner, if the successful bidder does not pay for the property, collection procedures shall be the responsibility of the Consignor and not Auction Company. Q. Limitation of Liability. If, for any reason a purchased lot cannot delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, miss-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Auction Company shall not be liable for any amount more than that paid by the buyer. R. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Conditions of Sale, as well as the Buyer's, Owner's and Auction Company's respective rights and obligations shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All persons participating in any auction sale, whether as bidder or consignor, whether present in person or by agent, or by absentee bid, order bid, telephone, internet or other means, consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. S. Severability. If any part of the Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Listing Information
This is a private collection from the Edward Grimsey Estate from Elizabethtown, PA Including RR lanterns, RR switch lanterns, RR ephemera, RR brush lanterns, and much more.

1
PRR stamped HANDLAKE ST. LOUIS USA
signal Lantern w/wire bail handle and 2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-17-1/4". Cond. Good w/,minor use and wear,target lenses have been repainted,1 lense is cracked

2
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA signal Lantern
w/2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-18-1/2". Cond. Fair w/losses,Handle missing,

3
PRR stamped "The Adlake non-sweating
Lantern Chicago " w/wire bail handle,amber and cobalt blue lenses. H-16-3/4". Cond. Good w/use and wear,Lamp has been electrified.

4
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA rail road post lanter
w/ wire bail handle,red and amber globes. H-15-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor paint loss,

5
PRR stamped "The non-sweating Adlake
Lamp Chicago " lantern w/wire bail handle,single red lense. H-14". Cond. Appears to be all original,needs cleaned.

6
PRR stamped " Armspear Mfg Co.
New York" lantern w/ wire bail handle,embossed P.R.R. Ruby red globe. H-10". Cond. Good patina,minor use and wear.

7
PRR stamped " The Adlake and Westlake
No.250"lantern the top is stamped w/PRR inside keystone emblem,wire bail handle,clear glass globe w/embossed PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Very good,Has been polished .

8
PRR stamped " The Armspear MFG Co
.New York 1925" w/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe w/PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Good w/use and wear,minor rusting.

9
PRR stamped " The Keystone Lantern CO.
Philadelphia,Pa. USA" lantern The Keystone No.39 is marked on top of lantern. W/ wire bail handle,PRR keystone marked clear globe. H-10". Cond. Very good,polished.

10
PRR stamped "HANDLAKE St Louis USA" lantern
w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe. H-9-1/2". Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

11
PRR stamped "The Adams & Westlake CO.
Adlake Reliable " lantern. The rim is mkd. Pennsylvania Lines. W/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed "Pennsylvania Lines". H-10". Cond. Good w/ minor surface rust.

12
" Adlake Reliable " painted red lantern
The rim is mkd. "Pennsylvania Lines" w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed " Pennsylvania Lines". H-10-1/4". Cond. Good,appears to be all original.

13
PRR stamped " Adlake Reliable"lantern
w/ wire bail handle,tin reflector and clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

14
PRR stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,brass cap and embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-3/4". Cond. Good w/rusting.

15
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co." hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Good w/original paint,minor rusting.

16
PRR "Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214" hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-7". Cond. Very good

17
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214"
hand held torch lanterns w/screw in top. H-9-1/4". Cond. Very good

18
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. N88"
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Very good.

19
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held torch lanterns
w/screw in tops,one mkd Gem MF'G Co. PGH,Pa. H-tallest-9". Cond. Good w/original patina.

20
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held
torch lanterns w/ screw in tops,one mkd.johnson urbano. Tallest 9-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

21
Unusual stamped Pa.L.W. Tin
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-12". Cond. Very good w/original patina.

22
PARR stamped tin hand held torch lantern
w/extra long torch extension. H-27-1/2". Cond. Surface rust.

23
2 PRR stamped oil filler cans. H-26-3/4".
Cond. One has been cleaned tho other has good patina.

24

25
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle,H-23". Cond. Very good.

26
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/long spout and wire bail handle. H-27-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina and minor surface rust.

27
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle. H-33". Cond. Mission screw cap,minor dings and dents.

28
2 PRR stamped galvanized kerosene cans
w/wire bail handles. Tallest-11". Cond. Good, one needs cleaned.

29
Rare PRR stamped iron and wooden track gauge
w/ adjustable height setting,brass inset Stanley level. L-62". Cond. Very good,must see!,

30
Vintage paper print/litho advertising
"Visit Philadelphia,GoBy Pennsylvania Railroad ". Image-23-1/2" X 39-1/2". Cond. Good,paper glued onto cardboard,some discoloration.

31
Vintage advertising
" Home for over Christmas and New Years" by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Image-11" X 16-1/2". Cond. Good,Imagine was folded,taped to cardboard.

32
Vintage poster " The New Day" Pennsylvania
Railroad mkd in lower Right corner,Pennsylvania Railroad 1933. By Grif Teller. Image-18"X 23". Cond. Very good.

33
Print- "J" Tower and Friends
with locomotive and railroad station building. Framed ,signed and numbered 13/950 by Ted Xaras. Image-16" X 22". Cond. Very good.

34
Good cast iron locomotive ID plate #4258
Mkd on back w/numbers 201445-X10010. Diam.-16-3/4". Cond. Appears to be all original,maybe some touch up paint. *possible rim repair on back side

35
Stainless Plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad
Equipment Trust Series T,Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good.

36
Steel plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad Equipment
Trust Series W, Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-5/8". Cond. Good w/original paint.

37
Oval brass plaque- Altoona Works
J.I. I-1943 4407. L-11-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good. *Buyer Verify Authenticity

38
PRR stamped metal kerosene can
w/ wire bail handle. H-10-1/2". Cond. Very good.

39
PRR stamped " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia" W/ruby glass globe,wire bail handle. H-9-1/4". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

40
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia " W/ clear glass globe embossed Pennsylvania Lines. H-10".Cond. Good,wire base is slightly bent.

41
PRR stamped lantern"Keystone Lantern Co."
" Casey" Philadelphia Pa. W/ embossed keystone PRR clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

42
PRR stamped lantern "The Adams "
The Adams and Westlake Co. Chicago lantern,w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good

43
PRR stamped lantern "The. Adams and Westlake Co."
Chicago,Philadelphia,the rim is mkd Pennsylvania Lines,w/embossed Pennsylvania Lines clearglass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

44
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co."
New York,Chicago w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Very good.

45
PRR stamped lantern "Dressel Arlington N.J.
"W/ clear glass globe,wire bail handle and unusual iron base ring. H-9". Cond. Good

46
PRR stamped lantern "Dietz Vulcan N.Y.USA"
rim is mkd. PENN R.R.w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-9-3/4". Cond. Very good.

47
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1940's-‘50's. Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

48
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

49
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

50
PRR canvas United States map.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad and Connections ". Mkd. PRR carload passing report yards-freight. Size-30"X56". Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

51
Vintage Cast iron Rail Road crossing
post mount sign"Stop-Look-Listen" mkd.R1826. Diam. 21". Cond. Good, possible repaint from years ago.

52
Unusual nickel finish PRR stamp hammer
w/double hammer head that will stamp "PRR 15". L-14-3/4". Cond. Losses to end of wooden hammer.

53
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
one mkd. Williams. Longest-12-1/4". Cond. Good.

54
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
longest-12". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

55
3 pipe wrenches
2 mkd. PRR and 1 mkd. P&S, longest-18". Cond. Good


57
3 tin Railroad flare/flag holders w/ canvas straps
Longest-30". Cond. A few flags and flares included,use and wear.

58
PRR stamped polished aluminum coated hot/cold ther
H-10-3/4". Cond. Very good,minor pitting.


60
PRR stamped tin canister
w/plaque reading-"super heater oil":and applied handle. H-7". Cond. Good,unable to open lid.

61
2 PRR stamped tin measures
w/applied handles. Tallest-6-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina.

62
Unmarked brass spittoon w/lids.
D-10", H-4-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor pitting.

63
Selection of silver plated items
6 pieces stamped PRR, longest 10-3/4". Cond. Missing sugar bowl lid,pitting.


65
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-13+3/4". Cond. Original patina,very minor discoloration.

66
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-17". Cond. Good, missing handle.

67
2 PRR keystone stamped hammers.
Longest 15-1/2". Cond. Good,need handle for one.

68
Vintage wood and masonite stenciled sign.
" Private property no parking at any time" Police Dept. P.R.R. L-34-1/2" H-16". Cond. Good w/very minor losses.

69
Original O/C painting of a locomotive and
railroad station by LIT Whitcomb. Image-10-1/2" X 13-1/2". Cond. Very good.

70
Cast iron vintage railroad caution post mount sign
17-1/2" triangle. Mkd. M-53763 on back. Cond. Very good,repainted.

71
Cast iron vintage keystone form sign
w/inset "W". H-16-1/4" W-16". Cond. Original,Losses to one corner.

72

73
PRR keystone framed reflective red emblem.
Image-17" X17". Cond. Excellent.

74
9 Pennsylvania Railroad and other paper
advertising broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest-17-1/4". Cond. Good,Most are shrink wrapped.

75
10 Pennsylvania Railroad paper advertising
broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest 17". Cond. Good, some shrieked wrapped.

76
2 Pennsylvania Railroad Inauguration advertising
broadsides for Harrisburg Pa.1903 & Washington 1941. Longest-16-3/4". Cond.some losses.

77
Framed Pennsylvania Railroad poster
" Atlantic City America's All-Year Resort". Image-9-3/4" X 16". Cond. Very good.

78
PRR vintage litho print.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad Class K.4's Pacific Standard Passenger Locomotive Of The World". Image-11" X 35". Cond. Water stains.

79
Map of Railroad Lines in the Pennsylvania
Sytem dated December 31st,1898 w/ additional railroad photos. Image-11" X 31-1/2". Cond. Very good.

80
Vintage map"The Pennsylvania Railroad"
includes Eastern and Central regions. Image-18" X 43-1/2". Cond. Losses to image on both ends.

81
Conrail glass etched rectangular presentation awar
plate for safety 1994. L-19-3/4" X 11-1/2". Cond. Excellent.


83
Selection of NOS vintage PRR items
including buttons,cloth patches,paper name cards,scenic RRR album booklets,cloth hat narkers. Cond. Most items are excellent.

84
PRR stamped brass coated metal Victorian pen
holder L-5-1/4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

85
PRR vintage stamped oval paper weight
L-4-3/4" W-3". Cond. Very good.

86
3 vintage Pennsylvania oval tags
having various numbers stamped on them. L-4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

87
7 railroad advertising items items
- 4 pencils,pen and letter opener. Cond. Most in working condition.

88
Vintage PRR Railroad items
,2- veterans pins,token,brass bag tag,unusual shaped numbered tag and match packs. Cond. Good.

89
20 NOS contemporary railroad
advertising tins. Cond. Excellent

90
Dressel Arlington N.J. USA switch lantern
w/ 4 red and blue lenses. H-17". Cond. Electrified,minor surface rust.

91
PRR stamped " The Non-Sweating Adlake Lamp
Chicago" w/ red lense and small amber lense in the back. H-14-1/4". Cond. As found,missing burner.

92
PRR Co. stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,clear glass lense. H-14-1/2". Cond. Rusting.

93
Railroad lantern mkd.
" Star head light and lantern Co." Rochester NY. H-14-1/2". Cond. Good

94
PRR stamped lantern mkd.
" Dietz Steel Clad New York USA w/embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/ original patina.

95
PRR stamped lantern
" The Adams and Westlake Co. " New York,Chicago w/ PRR emclear globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

96
PRR stamped lantern " Armspear Man'FG Co."
w/Pennsylvania embossed clear glass globe. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

97
Pa.L.W. Stamped small oil filler can
w/ wire bail handle. H-6-1/2". Cond. Very good.

98
PRR stamped oil can.
H-7-1/2". Cond. Good.

99
4 pieces. Oil and kerosene cans
All items are mkd. w/ various railroad markings. Tallest-11". Cond. All as found.


101
2items-2009 Inauguration of The President
Of The United States Amtrak Railroad Police badge, Florin alarm clock presented to-P.T. Troxell Nov. 12,1919-Jan. 1,1965. Cond. Very good.

102
Cast iron vintage plaque -
Great Southern & Wester Railway Notice. W-15-1/4" H-10-3/4". Cond. Minor surface rust.

103
St. Louis Car Company.
Builders aluminum ID tag. L-14-1/4". Cond. All original.

104
PRR stamped safety fuel can.
H-14-1/2". Diam. 11-3/4". Cond. Al, original,rust and use and wear.

105
20 various PRR post cards.
Cond. Very good, most are vintage.

106
25 1920's-1960's PRR pocket
/wallet calendars. Cond. Very good.

107
1880's Pennsylvania Railroad passes
O.E.McClellan. and partial booklet of PRR business cards. Cond. Very good.

108
Box of PRR ephemera including vintage
and non-vintage post cards,1951 Annual Report,time table,ect. Cond. Good.

109
Leather jacket custom designed
for Conrail-Zero Hero injury free 1999, size medium. Cond. Good.

110
Conrail 3 piece jacket,vest and pants outfit
w/ Conrail emblem buttons. Size-unknown. Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

111
Pennsylvania Railroad 1943 calendar
,having complete calendar,artists Dean Cornwell. Image-28-3/4" X 28-3/4". Cond. Very minor use and wear.

112
Railroad tin and iron post mount
4 TRACK jeweled sign. H-16-3/4". W-27-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor rust,missing one jewel.

113
Unusual vintage cast iron/iron US & S Co. signal
light remounted,one lense cracked., havingamber and blue encased lights,the top is secured by screw wing nut,various embossed numbers on light and lid. H-26". Cond. Light has been

114
PRR Art Deco chrome and metal ash tray.
H-26". Cond. Missing ash tray inserts,minor pitting.

115
Unusual PRR keystone glass ink well
w/ 2 square PRR mkd removable ink wells. L-11". H-3-1/4". Cond. Very good.

116

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Contact: John M. Hess
Phone: (717) 664-5238
Sale Location
768 Graystone Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Sale Dates and Times
Sale Terms and Conditions
CONESTOGA AUCTION DIVISION - 717-664-5238 Conditions of Sale Auction Date: This is an Online Only Auction which will end on July 8th @ 7:pm Pickup: *All items must be picked up on the designated pick up day/times. Pick up July 10th from 8:am-4:pm at 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Preview: Items can Previewed Monday-Friday, 8:am-4:pm Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made. Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final. By participating in any sale, the Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions: A. This Auction has a 15% Buyers Premium and 6% PA sales tax. B. BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneers will be using set bid increments. If you have placed absentee bids that do not follow the set increments, your bid will be executed at the set lower increment. C. ON-LINE BIDDING: Auction Company will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or slow communications. D. PAYMENT: Payment must be made prior to removal from the auction house. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of items. E. Credit Cards will be processed within 1 hour of the auction or 8:am the following business day F. SHIPPING: Auction Company does not pack or ship any items in house. Buyer pays shipping cost directly to shipper. All items are sent through the a third party shipping company. All international customers are responsible for their own taxes and tariffs based upon the actual selling price. The declared value cannot be of lesser value than purchase price. Please contact either: * The UPS Store at store1005@comcast.net (717)-898-9303 * Postal connections 717-399-9076 for any shipping inquiries regarding any potential shipping costs prior to the auction or post-auction inquires. Please direct all your shipping questions to the above-mentioned names, as we do not ship in-house and are not able to answer these questions. G. AS IS: Bidder agrees that before the Sale, Bidder or Bidder's agents should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. Bidder is responsible for satisfying himself or herself concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the Catalog. Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Auction Company and the underlying owner of the property being sold ('Owner') assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog. All property is sold "as is" and neither Auction Company nor the Owner make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed an assumption of liability or warranty or representation as to the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property. Auction Company and the Owner make no representations as to whether Bidder acquires any reproduction rights in the property being sold at the Sale. H. Withdrawal. Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal. I. Bid Per Lot. 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If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of Auction Company shall be conclusive in all respects. M. Auctioneer's Discretion. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article from the sale. If having accepted an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. N. Successful Bid. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass from Owner to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to these Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and such bidder (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as Auction Company may require for all lots purchased. O. Collateral/Security. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in the purchase property and Auction Company may retain as collateral security for the Bidder's obligations to Auction Company any property or monies held or received by Auction Company for the account of the Bidder. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction Company has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier?s checks, until Auction Company has confirmed their authenticity. Bidder agrees that a 1-1/2% per month late charge will be imposed on the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and agrees to pay any returned check charges that may be incurred. P. Non-Payment. If the Bidder does not make full payment for the purchases within the time required, Auction Company is authorized in its absolute and sole discretion to exercise one or more of the following remedies, in addition to other remedies available to Auction Company and the Owner: Auction Company is authorized to: (a) hold the buyer liable for the total purchase price; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer; (c) resell the property at public auction or private sale with terms that Auction Company deems appropriate; (d) to resell the property at public auction without reserve and the Buyer shall be liable for any deficiency, cost, handling charges and the expenses of both sales and the commissions on both sales; (e) to offset the full purchase price against any amount owed by Auction Company to the Buyer; (f) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auctions by or on behalf of the Buyer; and (h) to take other actions as Auction Company find necessary and appropriate. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in any property in Auction Company?s possession which is owned by such Buyer and Auction Company is authorized to hold such property as collateral security for such Buyer?s obligations. Buyer shall be liable to Auction Company for all other charges incurred because of Buyer's non-payment, including attorney fees, expenses and incidental damages. As between Auction Company and Owner, if the successful bidder does not pay for the property, collection procedures shall be the responsibility of the Consignor and not Auction Company. Q. Limitation of Liability. If, for any reason a purchased lot cannot delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, miss-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Auction Company shall not be liable for any amount more than that paid by the buyer. R. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Conditions of Sale, as well as the Buyer's, Owner's and Auction Company's respective rights and obligations shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All persons participating in any auction sale, whether as bidder or consignor, whether present in person or by agent, or by absentee bid, order bid, telephone, internet or other means, consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. S. Severability. If any part of the Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Listing Details
This is a private collection from the Edward Grimsey Estate from Elizabethtown, PA Including RR lanterns, RR switch lanterns, RR ephemera, RR brush lanterns, and much more.

1
PRR stamped HANDLAKE ST. LOUIS USA
signal Lantern w/wire bail handle and 2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-17-1/4". Cond. Good w/,minor use and wear,target lenses have been repainted,1 lense is cracked

2
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA signal Lantern
w/2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-18-1/2". Cond. Fair w/losses,Handle missing,

3
PRR stamped "The Adlake non-sweating
Lantern Chicago " w/wire bail handle,amber and cobalt blue lenses. H-16-3/4". Cond. Good w/use and wear,Lamp has been electrified.

4
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA rail road post lanter
w/ wire bail handle,red and amber globes. H-15-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor paint loss,

5
PRR stamped "The non-sweating Adlake
Lamp Chicago " lantern w/wire bail handle,single red lense. H-14". Cond. Appears to be all original,needs cleaned.

6
PRR stamped " Armspear Mfg Co.
New York" lantern w/ wire bail handle,embossed P.R.R. Ruby red globe. H-10". Cond. Good patina,minor use and wear.

7
PRR stamped " The Adlake and Westlake
No.250"lantern the top is stamped w/PRR inside keystone emblem,wire bail handle,clear glass globe w/embossed PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Very good,Has been polished .

8
PRR stamped " The Armspear MFG Co
.New York 1925" w/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe w/PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Good w/use and wear,minor rusting.

9
PRR stamped " The Keystone Lantern CO.
Philadelphia,Pa. USA" lantern The Keystone No.39 is marked on top of lantern. W/ wire bail handle,PRR keystone marked clear globe. H-10". Cond. Very good,polished.

10
PRR stamped "HANDLAKE St Louis USA" lantern
w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe. H-9-1/2". Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

11
PRR stamped "The Adams & Westlake CO.
Adlake Reliable " lantern. The rim is mkd. Pennsylvania Lines. W/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed "Pennsylvania Lines". H-10". Cond. Good w/ minor surface rust.

12
" Adlake Reliable " painted red lantern
The rim is mkd. "Pennsylvania Lines" w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed " Pennsylvania Lines". H-10-1/4". Cond. Good,appears to be all original.

13
PRR stamped " Adlake Reliable"lantern
w/ wire bail handle,tin reflector and clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

14
PRR stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,brass cap and embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-3/4". Cond. Good w/rusting.

15
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co." hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Good w/original paint,minor rusting.

16
PRR "Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214" hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-7". Cond. Very good

17
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214"
hand held torch lanterns w/screw in top. H-9-1/4". Cond. Very good

18
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. N88"
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Very good.

19
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held torch lanterns
w/screw in tops,one mkd Gem MF'G Co. PGH,Pa. H-tallest-9". Cond. Good w/original patina.

20
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held
torch lanterns w/ screw in tops,one mkd.johnson urbano. Tallest 9-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

21
Unusual stamped Pa.L.W. Tin
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-12". Cond. Very good w/original patina.

22
PARR stamped tin hand held torch lantern
w/extra long torch extension. H-27-1/2". Cond. Surface rust.

23
2 PRR stamped oil filler cans. H-26-3/4".
Cond. One has been cleaned tho other has good patina.

24

25
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle,H-23". Cond. Very good.

26
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/long spout and wire bail handle. H-27-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina and minor surface rust.

27
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle. H-33". Cond. Mission screw cap,minor dings and dents.

28
2 PRR stamped galvanized kerosene cans
w/wire bail handles. Tallest-11". Cond. Good, one needs cleaned.

29
Rare PRR stamped iron and wooden track gauge
w/ adjustable height setting,brass inset Stanley level. L-62". Cond. Very good,must see!,

30
Vintage paper print/litho advertising
"Visit Philadelphia,GoBy Pennsylvania Railroad ". Image-23-1/2" X 39-1/2". Cond. Good,paper glued onto cardboard,some discoloration.

31
Vintage advertising
" Home for over Christmas and New Years" by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Image-11" X 16-1/2". Cond. Good,Imagine was folded,taped to cardboard.

32
Vintage poster " The New Day" Pennsylvania
Railroad mkd in lower Right corner,Pennsylvania Railroad 1933. By Grif Teller. Image-18"X 23". Cond. Very good.

33
Print- "J" Tower and Friends
with locomotive and railroad station building. Framed ,signed and numbered 13/950 by Ted Xaras. Image-16" X 22". Cond. Very good.

34
Good cast iron locomotive ID plate #4258
Mkd on back w/numbers 201445-X10010. Diam.-16-3/4". Cond. Appears to be all original,maybe some touch up paint. *possible rim repair on back side

35
Stainless Plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad
Equipment Trust Series T,Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good.

36
Steel plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad Equipment
Trust Series W, Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-5/8". Cond. Good w/original paint.

37
Oval brass plaque- Altoona Works
J.I. I-1943 4407. L-11-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good. *Buyer Verify Authenticity

38
PRR stamped metal kerosene can
w/ wire bail handle. H-10-1/2". Cond. Very good.

39
PRR stamped " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia" W/ruby glass globe,wire bail handle. H-9-1/4". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

40
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia " W/ clear glass globe embossed Pennsylvania Lines. H-10".Cond. Good,wire base is slightly bent.

41
PRR stamped lantern"Keystone Lantern Co."
" Casey" Philadelphia Pa. W/ embossed keystone PRR clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

42
PRR stamped lantern "The Adams "
The Adams and Westlake Co. Chicago lantern,w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good

43
PRR stamped lantern "The. Adams and Westlake Co."
Chicago,Philadelphia,the rim is mkd Pennsylvania Lines,w/embossed Pennsylvania Lines clearglass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

44
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co."
New York,Chicago w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Very good.

45
PRR stamped lantern "Dressel Arlington N.J.
"W/ clear glass globe,wire bail handle and unusual iron base ring. H-9". Cond. Good

46
PRR stamped lantern "Dietz Vulcan N.Y.USA"
rim is mkd. PENN R.R.w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-9-3/4". Cond. Very good.

47
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1940's-‘50's. Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

48
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

49
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

50
PRR canvas United States map.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad and Connections ". Mkd. PRR carload passing report yards-freight. Size-30"X56". Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

51
Vintage Cast iron Rail Road crossing
post mount sign"Stop-Look-Listen" mkd.R1826. Diam. 21". Cond. Good, possible repaint from years ago.

52
Unusual nickel finish PRR stamp hammer
w/double hammer head that will stamp "PRR 15". L-14-3/4". Cond. Losses to end of wooden hammer.

53
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
one mkd. Williams. Longest-12-1/4". Cond. Good.

54
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
longest-12". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

55
3 pipe wrenches
2 mkd. PRR and 1 mkd. P&S, longest-18". Cond. Good


57
3 tin Railroad flare/flag holders w/ canvas straps
Longest-30". Cond. A few flags and flares included,use and wear.

58
PRR stamped polished aluminum coated hot/cold ther
H-10-3/4". Cond. Very good,minor pitting.


60
PRR stamped tin canister
w/plaque reading-"super heater oil":and applied handle. H-7". Cond. Good,unable to open lid.

61
2 PRR stamped tin measures
w/applied handles. Tallest-6-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina.

62
Unmarked brass spittoon w/lids.
D-10", H-4-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor pitting.

63
Selection of silver plated items
6 pieces stamped PRR, longest 10-3/4". Cond. Missing sugar bowl lid,pitting.


65
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-13+3/4". Cond. Original patina,very minor discoloration.

66
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-17". Cond. Good, missing handle.

67
2 PRR keystone stamped hammers.
Longest 15-1/2". Cond. Good,need handle for one.

68
Vintage wood and masonite stenciled sign.
" Private property no parking at any time" Police Dept. P.R.R. L-34-1/2" H-16". Cond. Good w/very minor losses.

69
Original O/C painting of a locomotive and
railroad station by LIT Whitcomb. Image-10-1/2" X 13-1/2". Cond. Very good.

70
Cast iron vintage railroad caution post mount sign
17-1/2" triangle. Mkd. M-53763 on back. Cond. Very good,repainted.

71
Cast iron vintage keystone form sign
w/inset "W". H-16-1/4" W-16". Cond. Original,Losses to one corner.

72

73
PRR keystone framed reflective red emblem.
Image-17" X17". Cond. Excellent.

74
9 Pennsylvania Railroad and other paper
advertising broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest-17-1/4". Cond. Good,Most are shrink wrapped.

75
10 Pennsylvania Railroad paper advertising
broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest 17". Cond. Good, some shrieked wrapped.

76
2 Pennsylvania Railroad Inauguration advertising
broadsides for Harrisburg Pa.1903 & Washington 1941. Longest-16-3/4". Cond.some losses.

77
Framed Pennsylvania Railroad poster
" Atlantic City America's All-Year Resort". Image-9-3/4" X 16". Cond. Very good.

78
PRR vintage litho print.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad Class K.4's Pacific Standard Passenger Locomotive Of The World". Image-11" X 35". Cond. Water stains.

79
Map of Railroad Lines in the Pennsylvania
Sytem dated December 31st,1898 w/ additional railroad photos. Image-11" X 31-1/2". Cond. Very good.

80
Vintage map"The Pennsylvania Railroad"
includes Eastern and Central regions. Image-18" X 43-1/2". Cond. Losses to image on both ends.

81
Conrail glass etched rectangular presentation awar
plate for safety 1994. L-19-3/4" X 11-1/2". Cond. Excellent.


83
Selection of NOS vintage PRR items
including buttons,cloth patches,paper name cards,scenic RRR album booklets,cloth hat narkers. Cond. Most items are excellent.

84
PRR stamped brass coated metal Victorian pen
holder L-5-1/4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

85
PRR vintage stamped oval paper weight
L-4-3/4" W-3". Cond. Very good.

86
3 vintage Pennsylvania oval tags
having various numbers stamped on them. L-4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

87
7 railroad advertising items items
- 4 pencils,pen and letter opener. Cond. Most in working condition.

88
Vintage PRR Railroad items
,2- veterans pins,token,brass bag tag,unusual shaped numbered tag and match packs. Cond. Good.

89
20 NOS contemporary railroad
advertising tins. Cond. Excellent

90
Dressel Arlington N.J. USA switch lantern
w/ 4 red and blue lenses. H-17". Cond. Electrified,minor surface rust.

91
PRR stamped " The Non-Sweating Adlake Lamp
Chicago" w/ red lense and small amber lense in the back. H-14-1/4". Cond. As found,missing burner.

92
PRR Co. stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,clear glass lense. H-14-1/2". Cond. Rusting.

93
Railroad lantern mkd.
" Star head light and lantern Co." Rochester NY. H-14-1/2". Cond. Good

94
PRR stamped lantern mkd.
" Dietz Steel Clad New York USA w/embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/ original patina.

95
PRR stamped lantern
" The Adams and Westlake Co. " New York,Chicago w/ PRR emclear globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

96
PRR stamped lantern " Armspear Man'FG Co."
w/Pennsylvania embossed clear glass globe. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

97
Pa.L.W. Stamped small oil filler can
w/ wire bail handle. H-6-1/2". Cond. Very good.

98
PRR stamped oil can.
H-7-1/2". Cond. Good.

99
4 pieces. Oil and kerosene cans
All items are mkd. w/ various railroad markings. Tallest-11". Cond. All as found.


101
2items-2009 Inauguration of The President
Of The United States Amtrak Railroad Police badge, Florin alarm clock presented to-P.T. Troxell Nov. 12,1919-Jan. 1,1965. Cond. Very good.

102
Cast iron vintage plaque -
Great Southern & Wester Railway Notice. W-15-1/4" H-10-3/4". Cond. Minor surface rust.

103
St. Louis Car Company.
Builders aluminum ID tag. L-14-1/4". Cond. All original.

104
PRR stamped safety fuel can.
H-14-1/2". Diam. 11-3/4". Cond. Al, original,rust and use and wear.

105
20 various PRR post cards.
Cond. Very good, most are vintage.

106
25 1920's-1960's PRR pocket
/wallet calendars. Cond. Very good.

107
1880's Pennsylvania Railroad passes
O.E.McClellan. and partial booklet of PRR business cards. Cond. Very good.

108
Box of PRR ephemera including vintage
and non-vintage post cards,1951 Annual Report,time table,ect. Cond. Good.

109
Leather jacket custom designed
for Conrail-Zero Hero injury free 1999, size medium. Cond. Good.

110
Conrail 3 piece jacket,vest and pants outfit
w/ Conrail emblem buttons. Size-unknown. Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

111
Pennsylvania Railroad 1943 calendar
,having complete calendar,artists Dean Cornwell. Image-28-3/4" X 28-3/4". Cond. Very minor use and wear.

112
Railroad tin and iron post mount
4 TRACK jeweled sign. H-16-3/4". W-27-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor rust,missing one jewel.

113
Unusual vintage cast iron/iron US & S Co. signal
light remounted,one lense cracked., havingamber and blue encased lights,the top is secured by screw wing nut,various embossed numbers on light and lid. H-26". Cond. Light has been

114
PRR Art Deco chrome and metal ash tray.
H-26". Cond. Missing ash tray inserts,minor pitting.

115
Unusual PRR keystone glass ink well
w/ 2 square PRR mkd removable ink wells. L-11". H-3-1/4". Cond. Very good.

116

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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Jun 19
Bidding Ends: Monday Jul 8
Auction Location

Manheim, PA 17545
Company
Hess Auction Group

Contact: John M. Hess
Phone: (717) 664-5238
Website: www.hessauctiongroup.com

Listing Terms and Conditions
CONESTOGA AUCTION DIVISION - 717-664-5238 Conditions of Sale Auction Date: This is an Online Only Auction which will end on July 8th @ 7:pm Pickup: *All items must be picked up on the designated pick up day/times. Pick up July 10th from 8:am-4:pm at 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Preview: Items can Previewed Monday-Friday, 8:am-4:pm Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made. Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final. By participating in any sale, the Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions: A. This Auction has a 15% Buyers Premium and 6% PA sales tax. B. BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneers will be using set bid increments. If you have placed absentee bids that do not follow the set increments, your bid will be executed at the set lower increment. C. ON-LINE BIDDING: Auction Company will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or slow communications. D. PAYMENT: Payment must be made prior to removal from the auction house. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of items. E. Credit Cards will be processed within 1 hour of the auction or 8:am the following business day F. SHIPPING: Auction Company does not pack or ship any items in house. Buyer pays shipping cost directly to shipper. All items are sent through the a third party shipping company. All international customers are responsible for their own taxes and tariffs based upon the actual selling price. The declared value cannot be of lesser value than purchase price. Please contact either: * The UPS Store at store1005@comcast.net (717)-898-9303 * Postal connections 717-399-9076 for any shipping inquiries regarding any potential shipping costs prior to the auction or post-auction inquires. Please direct all your shipping questions to the above-mentioned names, as we do not ship in-house and are not able to answer these questions. G. AS IS: Bidder agrees that before the Sale, Bidder or Bidder's agents should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. Bidder is responsible for satisfying himself or herself concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the Catalog. Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Auction Company and the underlying owner of the property being sold ('Owner') assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog. All property is sold "as is" and neither Auction Company nor the Owner make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed an assumption of liability or warranty or representation as to the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property. Auction Company and the Owner make no representations as to whether Bidder acquires any reproduction rights in the property being sold at the Sale. H. Withdrawal. Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal. I. Bid Per Lot. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as numbered in the Catalog. J. Video or digital images. At some auctions a video or digital screen may be used. Auction Company is not liable for any errors in the operation or quality of the image presented. K. Reserves. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as a sale without reserves, each lot may be offered subject to reserve. Auction Company may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Owner. L. Bidding. Auction Company reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The auctioneer has the right to split any bidding increment and to advance the bidding in any manner as the auctioneer may decide. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of Auction Company shall be conclusive in all respects. M. Auctioneer's Discretion. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article from the sale. If having accepted an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. N. Successful Bid. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass from Owner to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to these Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and such bidder (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as Auction Company may require for all lots purchased. O. Collateral/Security. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in the purchase property and Auction Company may retain as collateral security for the Bidder's obligations to Auction Company any property or monies held or received by Auction Company for the account of the Bidder. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction Company has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier?s checks, until Auction Company has confirmed their authenticity. Bidder agrees that a 1-1/2% per month late charge will be imposed on the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and agrees to pay any returned check charges that may be incurred. P. Non-Payment. If the Bidder does not make full payment for the purchases within the time required, Auction Company is authorized in its absolute and sole discretion to exercise one or more of the following remedies, in addition to other remedies available to Auction Company and the Owner: Auction Company is authorized to: (a) hold the buyer liable for the total purchase price; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer; (c) resell the property at public auction or private sale with terms that Auction Company deems appropriate; (d) to resell the property at public auction without reserve and the Buyer shall be liable for any deficiency, cost, handling charges and the expenses of both sales and the commissions on both sales; (e) to offset the full purchase price against any amount owed by Auction Company to the Buyer; (f) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auctions by or on behalf of the Buyer; and (h) to take other actions as Auction Company find necessary and appropriate. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in any property in Auction Company?s possession which is owned by such Buyer and Auction Company is authorized to hold such property as collateral security for such Buyer?s obligations. Buyer shall be liable to Auction Company for all other charges incurred because of Buyer's non-payment, including attorney fees, expenses and incidental damages. As between Auction Company and Owner, if the successful bidder does not pay for the property, collection procedures shall be the responsibility of the Consignor and not Auction Company. Q. Limitation of Liability. If, for any reason a purchased lot cannot delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, miss-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Auction Company shall not be liable for any amount more than that paid by the buyer. R. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Conditions of Sale, as well as the Buyer's, Owner's and Auction Company's respective rights and obligations shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All persons participating in any auction sale, whether as bidder or consignor, whether present in person or by agent, or by absentee bid, order bid, telephone, internet or other means, consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. S. Severability. If any part of the Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
This is a private collection from the Edward Grimsey Estate from Elizabethtown, PA Including RR lanterns, RR switch lanterns, RR ephemera, RR brush lanterns, and much more.

1
PRR stamped HANDLAKE ST. LOUIS USA
signal Lantern w/wire bail handle and 2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-17-1/4". Cond. Good w/,minor use and wear,target lenses have been repainted,1 lense is cracked

2
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA signal Lantern
w/2 aqua blue and 2 amber lenses. H-18-1/2". Cond. Fair w/losses,Handle missing,

3
PRR stamped "The Adlake non-sweating
Lantern Chicago " w/wire bail handle,amber and cobalt blue lenses. H-16-3/4". Cond. Good w/use and wear,Lamp has been electrified.

4
Arlington "Dressel" N.J. USA rail road post lanter
w/ wire bail handle,red and amber globes. H-15-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor paint loss,

5
PRR stamped "The non-sweating Adlake
Lamp Chicago " lantern w/wire bail handle,single red lense. H-14". Cond. Appears to be all original,needs cleaned.

6
PRR stamped " Armspear Mfg Co.
New York" lantern w/ wire bail handle,embossed P.R.R. Ruby red globe. H-10". Cond. Good patina,minor use and wear.

7
PRR stamped " The Adlake and Westlake
No.250"lantern the top is stamped w/PRR inside keystone emblem,wire bail handle,clear glass globe w/embossed PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Very good,Has been polished .

8
PRR stamped " The Armspear MFG Co
.New York 1925" w/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe w/PRR keystone emblem. H-9". Cond. Good w/use and wear,minor rusting.

9
PRR stamped " The Keystone Lantern CO.
Philadelphia,Pa. USA" lantern The Keystone No.39 is marked on top of lantern. W/ wire bail handle,PRR keystone marked clear globe. H-10". Cond. Very good,polished.

10
PRR stamped "HANDLAKE St Louis USA" lantern
w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe. H-9-1/2". Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

11
PRR stamped "The Adams & Westlake CO.
Adlake Reliable " lantern. The rim is mkd. Pennsylvania Lines. W/ wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed "Pennsylvania Lines". H-10". Cond. Good w/ minor surface rust.

12
" Adlake Reliable " painted red lantern
The rim is mkd. "Pennsylvania Lines" w/wire bail handle,ruby red globe embossed " Pennsylvania Lines". H-10-1/4". Cond. Good,appears to be all original.

13
PRR stamped " Adlake Reliable"lantern
w/ wire bail handle,tin reflector and clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

14
PRR stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,brass cap and embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-3/4". Cond. Good w/rusting.

15
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co." hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Good w/original paint,minor rusting.

16
PRR "Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214" hand held
torch lantern w/screw in top. H-7". Cond. Very good

17
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. X10214"
hand held torch lanterns w/screw in top. H-9-1/4". Cond. Very good

18
PRR " Dayton Malleable Iron Co. N88"
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-9". Cond. Very good.

19
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held torch lanterns
w/screw in tops,one mkd Gem MF'G Co. PGH,Pa. H-tallest-9". Cond. Good w/original patina.

20
Pair of PRR stamped tin hand held
torch lanterns w/ screw in tops,one mkd.johnson urbano. Tallest 9-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

21
Unusual stamped Pa.L.W. Tin
hand held torch lantern w/screw in top. H-12". Cond. Very good w/original patina.

22
PARR stamped tin hand held torch lantern
w/extra long torch extension. H-27-1/2". Cond. Surface rust.

23
2 PRR stamped oil filler cans. H-26-3/4".
Cond. One has been cleaned tho other has good patina.

24

25
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle,H-23". Cond. Very good.

26
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/long spout and wire bail handle. H-27-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina and minor surface rust.

27
PRR stamped oval galvanized kerosene can
w/ long spout and wire bail handle. H-33". Cond. Mission screw cap,minor dings and dents.

28
2 PRR stamped galvanized kerosene cans
w/wire bail handles. Tallest-11". Cond. Good, one needs cleaned.

29
Rare PRR stamped iron and wooden track gauge
w/ adjustable height setting,brass inset Stanley level. L-62". Cond. Very good,must see!,

30
Vintage paper print/litho advertising
"Visit Philadelphia,GoBy Pennsylvania Railroad ". Image-23-1/2" X 39-1/2". Cond. Good,paper glued onto cardboard,some discoloration.

31
Vintage advertising
" Home for over Christmas and New Years" by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Image-11" X 16-1/2". Cond. Good,Imagine was folded,taped to cardboard.

32
Vintage poster " The New Day" Pennsylvania
Railroad mkd in lower Right corner,Pennsylvania Railroad 1933. By Grif Teller. Image-18"X 23". Cond. Very good.

33
Print- "J" Tower and Friends
with locomotive and railroad station building. Framed ,signed and numbered 13/950 by Ted Xaras. Image-16" X 22". Cond. Very good.

34
Good cast iron locomotive ID plate #4258
Mkd on back w/numbers 201445-X10010. Diam.-16-3/4". Cond. Appears to be all original,maybe some touch up paint. *possible rim repair on back side

35
Stainless Plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad
Equipment Trust Series T,Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good.

36
Steel plaque-Pennsylvania Railroad Equipment
Trust Series W, Girard Trust CO., Trustee,Owner and Lessor. L-23-3/4" H-7-5/8". Cond. Good w/original paint.

37
Oval brass plaque- Altoona Works
J.I. I-1943 4407. L-11-3/4" H-7-1/2". Cond. Very good. *Buyer Verify Authenticity

38
PRR stamped metal kerosene can
w/ wire bail handle. H-10-1/2". Cond. Very good.

39
PRR stamped " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia" W/ruby glass globe,wire bail handle. H-9-1/4". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

40
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co.
New York,Chicago,Philadelphia " W/ clear glass globe embossed Pennsylvania Lines. H-10".Cond. Good,wire base is slightly bent.

41
PRR stamped lantern"Keystone Lantern Co."
" Casey" Philadelphia Pa. W/ embossed keystone PRR clear glass globe. H-10". Cond. Surface rust,needs cleaned.

42
PRR stamped lantern "The Adams "
The Adams and Westlake Co. Chicago lantern,w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good

43
PRR stamped lantern "The. Adams and Westlake Co."
Chicago,Philadelphia,the rim is mkd Pennsylvania Lines,w/embossed Pennsylvania Lines clearglass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

44
PRR stamped lantern " The Adams and Westlake Co."
New York,Chicago w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-11". Cond. Very good.

45
PRR stamped lantern "Dressel Arlington N.J.
"W/ clear glass globe,wire bail handle and unusual iron base ring. H-9". Cond. Good

46
PRR stamped lantern "Dietz Vulcan N.Y.USA"
rim is mkd. PENN R.R.w/embossed PRR clear glass globe and wire bail handle. H-9-3/4". Cond. Very good.

47
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1940's-‘50's. Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

48
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

49
11 PRR time table booklets
from the 1930's-‘50's. Cond. Very good.

50
PRR canvas United States map.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad and Connections ". Mkd. PRR carload passing report yards-freight. Size-30"X56". Cond. Good w/ minor losses.

51
Vintage Cast iron Rail Road crossing
post mount sign"Stop-Look-Listen" mkd.R1826. Diam. 21". Cond. Good, possible repaint from years ago.

52
Unusual nickel finish PRR stamp hammer
w/double hammer head that will stamp "PRR 15". L-14-3/4". Cond. Losses to end of wooden hammer.

53
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
one mkd. Williams. Longest-12-1/4". Cond. Good.

54
3 PRR stamped curved open end box wrenches
longest-12". Cond. Good w/minor surface rust.

55
3 pipe wrenches
2 mkd. PRR and 1 mkd. P&S, longest-18". Cond. Good

56

57
3 tin Railroad flare/flag holders w/ canvas straps
Longest-30". Cond. A few flags and flares included,use and wear.

58
PRR stamped polished aluminum coated hot/cold ther
H-10-3/4". Cond. Very good,minor pitting.

59

60
PRR stamped tin canister
w/plaque reading-"super heater oil":and applied handle. H-7". Cond. Good,unable to open lid.

61
2 PRR stamped tin measures
w/applied handles. Tallest-6-1/4". Cond. Good w/original patina.

62
Unmarked brass spittoon w/lids.
D-10", H-4-1/2". Cond. Good w/minor pitting.

63
Selection of silver plated items
6 pieces stamped PRR, longest 10-3/4". Cond. Missing sugar bowl lid,pitting.

64

65
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-13+3/4". Cond. Original patina,very minor discoloration.

66
Large unmarked brass steam whistle
L-17". Cond. Good, missing handle.

67
2 PRR keystone stamped hammers.
Longest 15-1/2". Cond. Good,need handle for one.

68
Vintage wood and masonite stenciled sign.
" Private property no parking at any time" Police Dept. P.R.R. L-34-1/2" H-16". Cond. Good w/very minor losses.

69
Original O/C painting of a locomotive and
railroad station by LIT Whitcomb. Image-10-1/2" X 13-1/2". Cond. Very good.

70
Cast iron vintage railroad caution post mount sign
17-1/2" triangle. Mkd. M-53763 on back. Cond. Very good,repainted.

71
Cast iron vintage keystone form sign
w/inset "W". H-16-1/4" W-16". Cond. Original,Losses to one corner.

72

73
PRR keystone framed reflective red emblem.
Image-17" X17". Cond. Excellent.

74
9 Pennsylvania Railroad and other paper
advertising broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest-17-1/4". Cond. Good,Most are shrink wrapped.

75
10 Pennsylvania Railroad paper advertising
broadsides for train destinations,prices and schedules. Longest 17". Cond. Good, some shrieked wrapped.

76
2 Pennsylvania Railroad Inauguration advertising
broadsides for Harrisburg Pa.1903 & Washington 1941. Longest-16-3/4". Cond.some losses.

77
Framed Pennsylvania Railroad poster
" Atlantic City America's All-Year Resort". Image-9-3/4" X 16". Cond. Very good.

78
PRR vintage litho print.
" The Pennsylvania Railroad Class K.4's Pacific Standard Passenger Locomotive Of The World". Image-11" X 35". Cond. Water stains.

79
Map of Railroad Lines in the Pennsylvania
Sytem dated December 31st,1898 w/ additional railroad photos. Image-11" X 31-1/2". Cond. Very good.

80
Vintage map"The Pennsylvania Railroad"
includes Eastern and Central regions. Image-18" X 43-1/2". Cond. Losses to image on both ends.

81
Conrail glass etched rectangular presentation awar
plate for safety 1994. L-19-3/4" X 11-1/2". Cond. Excellent.

82

83
Selection of NOS vintage PRR items
including buttons,cloth patches,paper name cards,scenic RRR album booklets,cloth hat narkers. Cond. Most items are excellent.

84
PRR stamped brass coated metal Victorian pen
holder L-5-1/4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

85
PRR vintage stamped oval paper weight
L-4-3/4" W-3". Cond. Very good.

86
3 vintage Pennsylvania oval tags
having various numbers stamped on them. L-4" W-2". Cond. Very good.

87
7 railroad advertising items items
- 4 pencils,pen and letter opener. Cond. Most in working condition.

88
Vintage PRR Railroad items
,2- veterans pins,token,brass bag tag,unusual shaped numbered tag and match packs. Cond. Good.

89
20 NOS contemporary railroad
advertising tins. Cond. Excellent

90
Dressel Arlington N.J. USA switch lantern
w/ 4 red and blue lenses. H-17". Cond. Electrified,minor surface rust.

91
PRR stamped " The Non-Sweating Adlake Lamp
Chicago" w/ red lense and small amber lense in the back. H-14-1/4". Cond. As found,missing burner.

92
PRR Co. stamped lantern
w/wire bail handle,clear glass lense. H-14-1/2". Cond. Rusting.

93
Railroad lantern mkd.
" Star head light and lantern Co." Rochester NY. H-14-1/2". Cond. Good

94
PRR stamped lantern mkd.
" Dietz Steel Clad New York USA w/embossed PRR clear glass globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/ original patina.

95
PRR stamped lantern
" The Adams and Westlake Co. " New York,Chicago w/ PRR emclear globe. H-10-1/2". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

96
PRR stamped lantern " Armspear Man'FG Co."
w/Pennsylvania embossed clear glass globe. H-10-1/4". Cond. Good w/surface rust.

97
Pa.L.W. Stamped small oil filler can
w/ wire bail handle. H-6-1/2". Cond. Very good.

98
PRR stamped oil can.
H-7-1/2". Cond. Good.

99
4 pieces. Oil and kerosene cans
All items are mkd. w/ various railroad markings. Tallest-11". Cond. All as found.

100

101
2items-2009 Inauguration of The President
Of The United States Amtrak Railroad Police badge, Florin alarm clock presented to-P.T. Troxell Nov. 12,1919-Jan. 1,1965. Cond. Very good.

102
Cast iron vintage plaque -
Great Southern & Wester Railway Notice. W-15-1/4" H-10-3/4". Cond. Minor surface rust.

103
St. Louis Car Company.
Builders aluminum ID tag. L-14-1/4". Cond. All original.

104
PRR stamped safety fuel can.
H-14-1/2". Diam. 11-3/4". Cond. Al, original,rust and use and wear.

105
20 various PRR post cards.
Cond. Very good, most are vintage.

106
25 1920's-1960's PRR pocket
/wallet calendars. Cond. Very good.

107
1880's Pennsylvania Railroad passes
O.E.McClellan. and partial booklet of PRR business cards. Cond. Very good.

108
Box of PRR ephemera including vintage
and non-vintage post cards,1951 Annual Report,time table,ect. Cond. Good.

109
Leather jacket custom designed
for Conrail-Zero Hero injury free 1999, size medium. Cond. Good.

110
Conrail 3 piece jacket,vest and pants outfit
w/ Conrail emblem buttons. Size-unknown. Cond. Good,needs cleaned.

111
Pennsylvania Railroad 1943 calendar
,having complete calendar,artists Dean Cornwell. Image-28-3/4" X 28-3/4". Cond. Very minor use and wear.

112
Railroad tin and iron post mount
4 TRACK jeweled sign. H-16-3/4". W-27-3/4". Cond. Good w/minor rust,missing one jewel.

113
Unusual vintage cast iron/iron US & S Co. signal
light remounted,one lense cracked., havingamber and blue encased lights,the top is secured by screw wing nut,various embossed numbers on light and lid. H-26". Cond. Light has been

114
PRR Art Deco chrome and metal ash tray.
H-26". Cond. Missing ash tray inserts,minor pitting.

115
Unusual PRR keystone glass ink well
w/ 2 square PRR mkd removable ink wells. L-11". H-3-1/4". Cond. Very good.

116