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Hummelstown Brownstone History & more Auction
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Hummlestown, PA 17036 |
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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Sep 28 Bidding Ends: Monday Oct 17 |
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Online Auction VIEW ONLINE CATALOG |
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Fahnestock's Auction Service Contact: Nevin Fahnestock Phone: (717) 853-4025 Email: nhfahnestock@gmail.com GoToAuction.com ID#: 6256 View company information and listings |
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Auction Terms & Conditions:
1. By bidding in this auction you are agreeing to all of the terms posted for this auction so please read the full list of terms.
2. This is an internet only auction. All bidding is online. The bidding for this auction will close on Monday, October 17th at 7:00pm. Lots will close approximately every 20 seconds. This auction uses a soft close, which provides an authentic auction atmosphere. Items will remain open for one minute after the latest bid. At 6:30pm a new, flashing button will appear allowing you to watch the auction close with a live countdown. This allows you to bid on the next 12 items scheduled to close without refreshing the page.
3. A preview will be held on Monday, October 17th from 1:00pm to 6pm at 450 E. Main St. Hummelstown PA, 17036
4. Pickup of your winning purchases will be Tuesday, October 18th from 12:00pm-6:00pm on-site also at 450 E. Main St. Hummelstown PA, 17036. An email will be sent to each winning bidder including an invoice. Please bring a copy of your invoice to the pickup. Buyers must bring any help you will need to remove furniture (Auction staff will not be available to move furniture), and bring any boxes or packing material you may need.
5. All items are offered and sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults. We encourage you to come to the preview to see and inspect the items.
6. All descriptions are believed accurate but not warranted. Measurements are approximate.
7. NOTICE: Fahnestock Auction may not be able to hold any items for pick up beyond the stated times. Everything should be picked up by 6:00pm on Tuesday, October 18th. For this auction, If your item is not being shipped, you must pick up on the designated date. We will not be able to easily access the property after the pick up date, and if you miss it, there will be a charge (minimum $50) to get the property opened up to access items after this date . Buyer will be charged the full amount for items not picked up, and may forfeit their right and claim to the property, or incur charges, including travel time, for sending staff after the pickup date to facilitate missed pickup.
8. By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them.
9. Fahnestock Auction reserves the right to reject any bid and/or bidder at our sole discretion.
10. This auction has a 13% buyer's premium. This means that a final bid of $100 plus the buyer's premium constitutes the total purchase price of $113.
11. You will receive an invoice listing the items won within a few hours of the auction closing. If you do not receive an email with your invoice, please check your spam folder. Your credit card will automatically be charged. PLEASE bring a "PAID" invoice copy to pick-up. If your card is declined, you will receive an unpaid invoice with instructions on how to make payment. Our office may contact you to make payment before the pickup. Cards accepted include MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover only.
12. Shipping is available for smaller items in this auction. If you want items in this auction shipped, call us or email us to let us know you would like items shipped. After your items are paid for, Fahnestock Auction will transport your items to the "Mail Room Etc." in Lemoyne, PA. at no charge. The Mail Room will be given your contact information and they will contact you to make shipping arrangements. They can be contacted at 717-975-9991. All shipping is between you and The Mail Room etc..
13. Declined credit cards can result in a buyer being banned from participating in future auctions. Fahnestock Auction is a member of the National and State Auctioneers Associations. Non-paying and/or fraudulent bidder names may be shared with other auction companies.
14. Buyer will be charged the full amount for items not picked up, and may forfeit their right and claim to the property. Unclaimed lots may incur up to a $25 removal fee based on the size of the items.
15. This is a public auction and not a retail setting. All sales are final. No returns or chargebacks are accepted.
16. Some items may be sold per piece. The bid price is multiplied by the amount of items in the lot. This is shown using the bid price x quantity. (Example "$12.50 x 4" equals a total bid of $50.00).
17. Buyers MUST bring boxes, packing material, or extra labor (if you purchased furniture, appliances, etc. bring enough people to remove your items) to pack and load their purchases. Auction staff will not be available to move heavy furniture. Please plan accordingly
18. All items are sold absolute to the highest bidder.
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This 600+ lot auction offers an outstanding opportunity to buy items of local historical interest from the estate of a local founding family that owned the Hummelstown Brown Stone Co. (Walton & Fox). Highlights includes many brownstone items such as salesman samples and a boot scraper, the engine bell from the quarry train, large quantities of local ephemera, Civil war letters, and other historical items as well as a great selection of antiques, an outstanding button collection assembled in th 1940's and antique furniture. 7 local Hummelstown steam locomotive train bell this iron train bell is the original bell from the steam engine that was used in the quarry to move railroad cars around the quarry. and may have been used on the short local rail line owned by the quarry owner. has been in there family and in the ... 8 Civil War 1863 prisoner letter Libby Prison Rare letter home from a civil war soldier in 1863 who was in Libby prison. signed John Walton, prisoner of war Richmond Virginia. All his other letters were signed and most had the 103rd Pennsylvania volunteers on them (All the other letters are so... 9 Hummelstown brownstone block & iron boot scraper Antique & original solid brownstone block measuring 13" x 10" x 8" tall with original cast iron boot scraper embedded. Undoubtedly from the local Hummelstown Brown Stone Co. Quarry. 10 wood crate with 100 salesman sample brown stone One of a kind for sure, and an outstanding item. small brownstone blocks carved in different ways on different faces. I'm sure we're handed out as samples, premiums or paperweights to customers. they are about 2 in square and about 1-1/4" to 1-1/2... 13 Vintage ornate wooden Mirror w/ Frame (22x40) 15 pr Antique 3 dimension castle carved framed art 3D 19x20 (Alex McCune frame) - note on back indicates they are probably depictions of German Castles. 16 17 Vintage framed pictures Several are oval walnut deep well frames. 21 Indian Photograph ( Chief Eagle ) Dated 1924 Black Fish Indian. 9 x 13 Native American 22 Antique Federal guilded framed mirror Gold painted 22x32 24 Antique key wind wall clock w/ beveled glass Chimes Westminster Abby (13x32) made in Germany 26 Vintage wood & leather trunk with Several compartments 20x42x 21H some strap damage 28 Antique Figural Christmas light bulbs Birds, clowns, Santa & more 29 Wooden Chest w/ material covering and wood trim (18x 30 x 12"h) 30 David Kline Weaver Coverlet 1990 Red Lion, York Pa. (106x76) 31 Antique amethyst & clear crystal ceiling light Shade w/wall mount (little damage) 34 Handmade velvet crazy quilted square Quilt /table covering. 42x45" 38 Vintage Print w/wooden decorative Frame. 29x 34". Signed 39 Primitive wooden chest w/ basket weave surface 16x29x14h. Some damage 42 Lot of early wooden walking canes One umbrella, one walking stick, one bamboo, most of the hooked top variety 43 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co. Salesman Sample Brownstone cube, 2" each dimension, shows different finishes. Would make a great paperweight. 44 Hummelstown Brown Stone Salesman Sample Brownstone showing several finishes and approx 2-1/4" each dimension 45 Hummelstown Brown Stone Salesman Sample Small brownstone cube showing different finishes. Measures about 2" thick and about 2-1/4" square. 46 vintage Oriental style tabel lamp 22 in high 47 Sterling silver 6" diameter dish 95 grams Monogrammed. 95 grams by our scale. 49 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Small sample showing different finishes of a gray stone. Measures about 2-1/4" thick and about 2-1/2" square. 50 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 3" cube 51 48 star American flag 4ft x6ft. Some stains 52 Three 48 star American flags Large flag is 8 feet x 5 feet Fringed flag is 20in x 28in Small flag is 4in x 7 in Some damage 53 Brass Owl bookends 5in tall 3.5x2.5 base. One white. 55 Stone candle holder 5x5x4.5. Made in the Hummelstown Brownstone Quarry. One root may have been repaired. 56 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 2" thick and 2-1/2? square 57 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample About 3-1/2" thick and 3? square. 58 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Retains some of the original packaging with twine. Measures about 4-1/2 x 6-1/2" and is about 2-1/2" thick. 59 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Measures about 6-1/2" long and 4" square. 60 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Retains some of the original twine covered packing. 3" thick and 4 x 6". 61 Neatsfoot Oil Compound cone top Advertising tin Metal. 5 in high 62 Local Advertising Tin Long Handled Dust Pan Stenciled Hershey Department Store Bakers of Quality Breads and Pastries. 64 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Tined Fork Wood handle and embossed H.B.S. Co 65 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Wood Handle Shovel Embossed handle. 66 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 3-1/2" long and 2-1/2" square 67 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample About 2" thick and about 2-1/4" square. 68 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Measures about 5" long and 2-1/4" square. 69 14 Issues "STONE" Magazine All Dec 1907 All the same issue that features the Hummelstown Brownstone quarry. All in unread condition with oxidation in the staples. Lots of photos and advertising throughout. 70 Antique Hanging Light Fixture Parts Approx 16" long. Mostly steel or iron with a brass finish. 71 Pr Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Larger is 6" long and 3-1/2" square, smaller is about 3" cube 72 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Gray stone slab. 6-1/2 x 4" and 3/4" thick. 73 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 2" thick and 2-1/4" square. 74 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 3" cube 75 Small Glass Fluid Lamp Night Stand Light Swirl finish base. Stands about 8" tall. 76 Brass country store Door Bell Bell approx 5" across. Iron clapper. 77 Small Toby Jug Pitcher John Bull Underside looks to be marked John Bull. Measures about 2-1/2" tall. 78 Unique Flower Porcelain Inkwell Dip Pen Holder About 3" across. No apparent makers mark. 79 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample About 2-3/4" cube with pointed faces. 80 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 2 x 3" and 7" long. Gray stone. 81 Early Buford's Oil Chrome framed Print Sisters with a baby doll. Frame is about 9-1/2 x 11-1/2". 83 William Batchelor Lake Side Scene Oil Painting Frame is about 15-1/2 x 14". Signed center bottom, difficult to read. Information on painting on back also a bit difficult to make out. 84 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 6" square and 2-1/4" thick Granite 85 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Gray stone ornate 4 x 6" and 3/4" thick. 86 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Gray stone. 5" square & 3" thick 87 3 Nesting Folk Art Painted Wood Trinket Boxes Lacquered type finish. Largest is about 8 x 5" and 4" tall. Has the key for the largest box. 88 Set Mortise Door Lock Hardware Reading Used on the original box. porcelain knob. As shown with key. 89 Antique Photo Dr. Webster Fox MD Frame is about 9-1/2 x 6". 90 Antique Photo Doctor Webster Fox MD Frame is about 12 x 15". 91 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 3-1/4 square and 7" long 92 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 4" long and 2-1/4" square. 93 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Two granite pcs. Approx 8 x 6" and 2" thick. 94 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 2-1/" square and 6" long. 95 Vintage wooden duck decoy Approximately 14 in long 96 Stone magazine-Featured Hummelstown Brown stone Information magazine from the Bedford Quarries Company. 16 copies. 97 Sterling silver 6" diameter dish -100 grams Monogrammed. 100 grams by our scale. 99 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Pink and gray stones. 6 x 6 x 3" and 5 x 5 x 1". 100 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 4-3/4" long and 3" square. 101 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Marble 4" cube 102 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 7 x 4" and 2-1/4 thick 104 98 pc. bronze flatware table service. Complete service for 12. 98 pieces. Handmade Royal Bronze. Made by Siam Bronze Factory 105 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 6" square and 4" thick 106 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 4" square and 2" thick. 107 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 4" cube marble 108 Small sterling silver tray-200 grams 6in x 9.5in. Stamped sterling. Monogrammed. Has a ding in the edge. Weighs 200 grams by our scale. 114 Unused Brownstone & Middletown RR Co Tickets Approx 85, all in sequential order, some mild damage to a few. 115 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 3" king and 2" square. 116 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample Approx 3" square and 2" thick. 117 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 2-1/4" square and 1-1/2" thick. 118 119 Ironstone Transferware large Urn and Chamber Pot Urn is about 14" tall. Lids have some chips. Finish is crazed. Hard to make out makers mark. 120 Antique 1885 Illustrated Family Bible 1885 copyright, Philadephia publisher. Family pages are blank. Lots of illustrations 122 Lot Bibles, Hymnals, Book of Worship 1923 copyright Indexed Dickinson Bible, 1862 small New Testament , Lutheran book, Books of worship 123 Japan Lustre/Luster ware Tea Set svc for 6 Blue and copper color lustreware. Teapot lid has a crack. Has sugar, creamer and six each of tea cup, saucer and plate. 124 Large Painted Metal document Storage Box Measures about 18 x 13" and 8" tall. Handle area has been repaired. 125 Large lot planters and trays Play hooks and Bartlett pears crate 126 Unused Brownstone & Middletown RR Train Tickets From Waltonville to Brownstone. Approx 40. In sequential order. 127 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 5 x 2-1/2" square and 5-1/2 x 2-3/4" square. 128 4Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 8 x5" each and 1" thick 129 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 3" gray cube. 130 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 2-1/2" thick and 3" square. 134 Pr Thunderbird Shop Jewelry Boxes Santa Fe New Mexico and Tucson Arizona. 135 Pr weitghted Sterling Silver Candlestick Holders Cut glass chimneys. 10" tall, marked P.S. Co. 136 Brownstone & Middletown RR Train Tickets Approx 45+ unused tickets. In sequential order for round trip from Waltonville to Brownstone. 140 Cranberry Coin Dot Glass Syrup Pitcher Approx. 4" across. 141 Hummelstown Brown Stone Co Salesman Sample 5-1/2" long and 2-1/2" square. |
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