Lancaster Estate AUCTION! Sat Oct. 1st. 10am Mio
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Auction Location

Mio, MI 48647
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Oct 1, 2011 Completed
Auction Type
 Live Auction 
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LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

Contact: Greg & Donna Tuttle
Phone: 989-848-5158
Email: letstalkauction@yahoo.com
Website: www.LetsTalkAuction.com

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Dick & Louise Lancaster

Duck Decoys / Habitant Furniture / Sportsman

Estate AUCTION!

Sat. Oct. 1, 2011. 10AM Mio, MI.

Doors open at 8:30am for preview.

To Include:
 
Early Peeled Log Habitant:
 
Kneehole desk w/chair, matching closed front credenza cabinet, 3 tier hanging shelf, corner hutch, closed front wardrobe, blanket chest, rush seat arm chair, lamp tables, serving tray, picture frames, coat hook, chimney bookcase, magazine rack. 
 
Smooth Board Habitant:
 
Dining table w/4 captain chairs, lazy susan, sideboard hutch, corner shelf, small cupboard, coffee table, 2 floor lamps, unusual table lamp w/pottery inserts, vanity, dresser top shaving mirror;
 
Other Furniture & household:
 
White leather Bourbon Barrel hid-a-bed sofa; brown leather sofa; his & hers Swedish brown leather living room chairs; tile top dining table & chairs; cherry rug rocker ; Heisey Old Williamsburg candelabra; Blenko art glass tiles; pr. alabaster vases/ewers; figural bird planters; waterfowl & other Jim Beam bottles;
 
Sportsman:  
 
Large Assortment of sportsman & waterfowl prints, uncut federal stamp sheets & remarque limited ed. signed prints by Jim Foote, Larry Hayden, James Campbell, Richard Watson & others; ca. 1914 Alligator Game trap; Triumph #42, Newhouse #4 & #14 plus other traps; fish spears; fish spearing decoys; lures; shotgun shell boxes; decoy weights; decoy weight supplies & molds; carved bird by Charlie Pozzini; carved swans by Zen Lively, Charlie Birdsal, Dale Drake & Capt. Harry Jobes; plaque mounted carved ducks in flight by David Simandl of Harsen's Island, along with 2 carved seagulls; 
  
Antique Duck Decoys & others to include:
 
Charles Schoenheider, Otto Misch, Frank Schmidt, Al Wragg, Doug Burll, Ed Patten, Mason, L.L. Bean, Geoffery Merrill, Harry Ross, Miles Smith, Van Wagoner, Paul Busch, Mike Pavolich, J. Lewis, Al Glasford, L.T. Ward and many more! Over 200 ducks and many of them not yet identified or inspected, make plans now to attend and help us discover many unmentioned artists and makers!!
 
Other Interests:
 
Log stamp hammers; log tongs; log related tools; pulleys; broad head axes; assorted hand tools; branding irons; dinner bell-withdrawn; quantity of antique & vintage auto, motorcycle, boat & bicycle license plates, to include 1910 MI motorcycle plate.  

Auctioneer's Note:

The Lets Talk Auction Company has been commissioned by Alice Benson to sell her mother & father "Richard (Dick) & Louise Lancaster's" Estate of Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Lancaster's collected duck decoys and other interesting items. They were well known sportsman, and were personal friends with Ben Schmidt and other prominent artists. Their collection of early Habitant furnishings also came way from a personal friendship with the owner from the Habitant Furniture Company. We're seeing pieces that might of been experimental or crafted exclusively for the Lancaster's. Many items have been in storage for a long time, we expect many Surprises. Hope to see you at the auction, in the meantime, watch website for updates and additions!

Terms:

Cash, MI. check w/valid I.D., Visa, MC, Discover, register with valid driver's license. A 3% buyer’s premium in effect, a 3% discount given for cash or check. All items sell "As Is Where Is". Auctioneer is not responsible for items after Sold. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. 

LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

~ Your Full Service Auction Company ~
Greg & Donna Tuttle
Auction Acres: (989) 848-5158

www.LetsTalkAuction.com


Location: Auction Acres 1491 Perry Creek Rd. & M-33 Mio, MI. Auction Barn is located between the towns of Mio & Fairview. Just 7 miles north of traffic light (M-33/M-72) in Mio or 2 miles west of blinking light (M-33/M-72) in Fairview.
Absentee Bids Accepted, Call Auction Acres for full details.
Photo Gallery

Just a small sample of Duck Decoys
Just a small sample of Duck Decoys
Dick & Louise Lancaster Estate
Dick & Louise Lancaster Estate
Habitant vanity w/unusual shelf
Habitant vanity w/unusual shelf
Unique Habitant chimney bookcase
Unique Habitant chimney bookcase
unusual Habitant lamp w/pottery inserts
unusual Habitant lamp w/pottery inserts
Impressive Habitant closed frt Wardrobe
Impressive Habitant closed frt Wardrobe
wardrobe w/bottom shoe storage
wardrobe w/bottom shoe storage
Habitant shaving mirror sells seperately
Habitant shaving mirror sells seperately
Habitant blanket chest
Habitant blanket chest
Habitant bench or coffee table
Habitant bench or coffee table
Habitant closed front cupboard
Habitant closed front cupboard
Habitant peeled log rushseat chair
Habitant peeled log rushseat chair
Habitant log coat hook
Habitant log coat hook
Habitant coffee table & lazy susan
Habitant coffee table & lazy susan
Impressive Habitant peeled log desk
Impressive Habitant peeled log desk
Habitant peeled log cordenza
Habitant peeled log cordenza
Habitant corner hutch
Habitant corner hutch
items in cabinets not incl. in auction
items in cabinets not incl. in auction
Habitant 4 chairs & table not pic
Habitant 4 chairs & table not pic'd
two Habitant floor >>
two Habitant floor >>
lamps w/ original shades
lamps w/ original shades
very nice Habitant diningroom hutch
very nice Habitant diningroom hutch
Habitant lamp table, duck table lamp
Habitant lamp table, duck table lamp
Habitant accent or lamp table
Habitant accent or lamp table
Habitant nightstand
Habitant nightstand
Habitant serving tray
Habitant serving tray
Habitant vanity bench
Habitant vanity bench
impressive Habitant log wall shelf
impressive Habitant log wall shelf
Habitant picture frame w/>>
Habitant picture frame w/>>
Geoffery Merrill painting
Geoffery Merrill painting
Habitant frame Richard Watson Remarque
Habitant frame Richard Watson Remarque
Richard Watson signed print >
Richard Watson signed print >
number 4 of 100!
number 4 of 100!
1976 1st Michigan Waterfowl Stamp >
1976 1st Michigan Waterfowl Stamp >
uncut unsold & autographed!
uncut unsold & autographed!
10 uncut waterfowl stamps >
10 uncut waterfowl stamps >
framed,close up
framed,close up
1983 Ned Smith waterfowl print w/ >
1983 Ned Smith waterfowl print w/ >
5033/7380 stamp, close up
5033/7380 stamp, close up
waterfowl remarque ltd ed print>
waterfowl remarque ltd ed print>
w/stamp 243/700
w/stamp 243/700
1984 Larry Hayden waterfowl print >
1984 Larry Hayden waterfowl print >
Special Series stamps & coin
Special Series stamps & coin
1987 Larry Hayden waterfowl print >
1987 Larry Hayden waterfowl print >
w/stamp 901/975, close up
w/stamp 901/975, close up
Migratory Bird Hunting stamps signed
Migratory Bird Hunting stamps signed
Migratory Waterfowl stamps 1980
Migratory Waterfowl stamps 1980
1981 Migratory Waterfowl stamps
1981 Migratory Waterfowl stamps
1985 Daniel Smith
1985 Daniel Smith

1983 Pennslyvania Conservation Jim Foote
1983 Pennslyvania Conservation Jim Foote
106/1300 stamp & print
106/1300 stamp & print
1988 Jim Killen Vermont print >
1988 Jim Killen Vermont print >
and stamp
and stamp
Rod Lawrence Michigan Waterfowl
Rod Lawrence Michigan Waterfowl
165/950 1983 Wood Ducks
165/950 1983 Wood Ducks
1982 Ken Carlson
1982 Ken Carlson
#8981/9500
#8981/9500
Marian Anderson - Eagles Pass
Marian Anderson - Eagles Pass
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
close up
close up
Artist Signed
Artist Signed
signed Merrill painting >
signed Merrill painting >
close up
close up
From Mason to Hayden
From Mason to Hayden
sm Jim Foote Print Rednecked Pheasants
sm Jim Foote Print Rednecked Pheasants
Close up for detail
Close up for detail

remarque limited edition print>
remarque limited edition print>
James Campbell remarque ltd ed print>
James Campbell remarque ltd ed print>
close up
close up
Jim Foote remarque Ltd Ed print>
Jim Foote remarque Ltd Ed print>
Artist Proof 33/58 >>
Artist Proof 33/58 >>
Jim Foote 1979
Jim Foote 1979
James Campbell remarque>
James Campbell remarque>
Limited Edition Print
Limited Edition Print
243/400
243/400


Jim Foote remarque ltd ed print>
Jim Foote remarque ltd ed print>
32/580 >>
32/580 >>
1980 signed
1980 signed
1984 Jim Foote
1984 Jim Foote
Limited Edition Numbered 49/450
Limited Edition Numbered 49/450
Signed
Signed
Campbell remarque ltd ed print>
Campbell remarque ltd ed print>
close up
close up

243/500
243/500
Jim Foote Limited Edition
Jim Foote Limited Edition
close up
close up
cherry rug rocker
cherry rug rocker
child
child's duck seat

dinner bell, yoke repaired-Withdrawn
dinner bell, yoke repaired-Withdrawn
empty early beer cases
empty early beer cases
several empty ammo shell boxes >
several empty ammo shell boxes >
Xpert, Peters, Western+
Xpert, Peters, Western+
Remington Nitro Express
Remington Nitro Express
Peters, Federal, Remington +
Peters, Federal, Remington +
Remington, Winchester, Federal, Xpert +
Remington, Winchester, Federal, Xpert +
1 of 2 glass wine vatts
1 of 2 glass wine vatts
trivets
trivets
ceramic bird planters
ceramic bird planters
ceramic painted duck
ceramic painted duck
Heisey Old Williamsburg candelabra
Heisey Old Williamsburg candelabra
old Mobilube can
old Mobilube can
large selection/collection >
large selection/collection >
of license plates to include>
of license plates to include>
auto, motorcycle, boat >
auto, motorcycle, boat >
bicycle, many in consectutive >
bicycle, many in consectutive >
numbers and unused >
numbers and unused >
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
1910 MI 2 digit plate, needs restored >
1910 MI 2 digit plate, needs restored >
unused consectutive boat plates>
unused consectutive boat plates>
bicycle plates >
bicycle plates >
early Mich. auto plates
early Mich. auto plates
>>>>>
>>>>>
1911 porc. Michigan plate
1911 porc. Michigan plate
muscle car era unused Licene plates
muscle car era unused Licene plates
Traffic Signal Permit plate?
Traffic Signal Permit plate?
anchor
anchor
heavy log chain
heavy log chain
log stamping branding hammers >>
log stamping branding hammers >>
closer view
closer view
log tongs
log tongs
log related
log related
broadhead axes
broadhead axes
more
more
collection of branding irons +
collection of branding irons +
more not pic
more not pic'd
log tools - tongs
log tools - tongs
collection of pulleys >
collection of pulleys >
large wooden pulleys
large wooden pulleys
scale
scale
wooden Hardware sign
wooden Hardware sign
spears + other
spears + other
eel spear
eel spear
Alligator Game Trap w/Teeth
Alligator Game Trap w/Teeth
other view
other view
mole traps
mole traps
Newhouse & other Leg Hold Traps
Newhouse & other Leg Hold Traps
close up of plate on trap
close up of plate on trap
close up of plate on trap
close up of plate on trap
close up of plate on trap
close up of plate on trap
live traps
live traps
more traps
more traps
close up on traps
close up on traps
Group Fish Spearing Decoys
Group Fish Spearing Decoys
more fish decoys
more fish decoys
assortment of fishing
assortment of fishing

duck fish decoy & other decoys
duck fish decoy & other decoys
fishing lures
fishing lures
decorative fish
decorative fish
Griswold Cast Iron Skillet
Griswold Cast Iron Skillet
1. Al Wragg & Doug Burll >>
1. Al Wragg & Doug Burll >>
1978 Wragg & Burll London Ontario
1978 Wragg & Burll London Ontario
bottom veiw
bottom veiw
2. marked RV or RW >
2. marked RV or RW >
2nd view >
2nd view >
bottom view
bottom view
3.Ed Patten 1952 Wyandotte M.>
3.Ed Patten 1952 Wyandotte M.>
2nd view >
2nd view >
bottom view
bottom view
4. Mason Drakes Duck Decoys
4. Mason Drakes Duck Decoys
otherside>
otherside>
bottom view
bottom view
5.1973 oversize Geoffrey Merrill decoys
5.1973 oversize Geoffrey Merrill decoys
decoys, 1973 >>
decoys, 1973 >>
bottom view >
bottom view >
close up
close up
6. hollow body >
6. hollow body >
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
7. painted by Harry Ross>
7. painted by Harry Ross>
otherside>
otherside>
bottom view
bottom view
8. large cork goose LL Bean>
8. large cork goose LL Bean>
otherside>
otherside>
bottom view
bottom view
9 1961 Miles Smith Marine City MI.>
9 1961 Miles Smith Marine City MI.>
1961 dated >>>
1961 dated >>>
bottom view
bottom view
10. unmarked w/unusual >>
10. unmarked w/unusual >>
keel weight >>
keel weight >>
bottom view
bottom view
11.
11.


12.Ben Schmidt repro. >
12.Ben Schmidt repro. >
painted by Merrill 1969>
painted by Merrill 1969>
bottom view
bottom view
13. R. Van Wagoner Royal Oak MI>
13. R. Van Wagoner Royal Oak MI>
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
14. bottom of duck has small >>
14. bottom of duck has small >>
makers marks, looks like Jb >
makers marks, looks like Jb >
bottom view
bottom view
15. unmarked >
15. unmarked >
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
16. General Fiber Co >
16. General Fiber Co >
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
17 Paul A Busch 1990 Ohio Carver
17 Paul A Busch 1990 Ohio Carver
Ohio Collectors &Carvers>
Ohio Collectors &Carvers>
bottom view
bottom view
18.
18.
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
19 1930
19 1930's Bluebill Drake Frank Schmidt
from Kendrick Kimble rig, Det. News>
from Kendrick Kimble rig, Det. News>
sports writer 1940-50, hunted Sebewaing
sports writer 1940-50, hunted Sebewaing
w/Dick Denner& Jimmie Debolt
w/Dick Denner& Jimmie Debolt
20 Mike Pavolich Monroe, MI Duck
20 Mike Pavolich Monroe, MI Duck
Monroe Michigan Carver
Monroe Michigan Carver
close up bottom
close up bottom
close up label on bottom
close up label on bottom
21. unmarked >
21. unmarked >
otherside
otherside
22.marked McCourt >>
22.marked McCourt >>
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
23 1970 J. Lewis Duck Decoy
23 1970 J. Lewis Duck Decoy
other side for detail
other side for detail
bottom view
bottom view
24. Geoffery Merrill >
24. Geoffery Merrill >
>>>>
>>>>
bottom view
bottom view
25. Ben Schmid design Al Glasford
25. Ben Schmid design Al Glasford
Ontario Canada
Ontario Canada
bottom view
bottom view
26 Charles Schoenheider Peoria, Il
26 Charles Schoenheider Peoria, Il
Drake - other side view
Drake - other side view
bottom view for detail
bottom view for detail
27 Ohio cast iron duck dor stops>
27 Ohio cast iron duck dor stops>
bottom view
bottom view
28 unmarked >
28 unmarked >
>>>
>>>
bottom
bottom
29 unmarked >
29 unmarked >
otherside
otherside
30 self storing duck decoy>>
30 self storing duck decoy>>
bottom view shows head stored
bottom view shows head stored
31. Henning
31. Henning
32. Henning
32. Henning
33. 1926 Otto Misch >>
33. 1926 Otto Misch >>
bottom view
bottom view
34.
34.
bottom view
bottom view
35. Frank Schmidt >
35. Frank Schmidt >
other side
other side
bottom view
bottom view
36. >
36. >
>>
>>
bottom view
bottom view
37.
37.
38. 1987 East Bay Club
38. 1987 East Bay Club
other view
other view
bottom for detail
bottom for detail
39.>
39.>
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
40. L.T. Ward
40. L.T. Ward
other side
other side
bottom view for detail
bottom view for detail
41. unmarked >
41. unmarked >
otherside >
otherside >
bottom view
bottom view
42. Jb ? >>
42. Jb ? >>
otherside >>
otherside >>
bottom view
bottom view
The following 22 pictures> DUCKS!
The following 22 pictures> DUCKS!
are ducks and related items >
are ducks and related items >
that we have not yet had >
that we have not yet had >
time to inspect and/or investigate>
time to inspect and/or investigate>
Please attend to see what other ducks
Please attend to see what other ducks
are discovered! Please check back to see
are discovered! Please check back to see
added pictures and discriptions>
added pictures and discriptions>
as we get closer to auction time
as we get closer to auction time
Miles, Wilkerson, Schmidt, Merril +
Miles, Wilkerson, Schmidt, Merril +





























Oak hall mirror
Oak hall mirror
Alabaster Ewers
Alabaster Ewers
Habitant Table & Chairs
Habitant Table & Chairs
Habitant Hutch repictured
Habitant Hutch repictured
hutch open
hutch open
Habitant Corner Repictured
Habitant Corner Repictured
Habitant Log Magazine Rack
Habitant Log Magazine Rack



George Forman Grill
George Forman Grill






















Pintails Larry Hayden
Pintails Larry Hayden
close up
close up


Schmidt
Schmidt
Schmidt
Schmidt
Schmidt
Schmidt
cardboard sign
cardboard sign
wood corn
wood corn
marked
marked
duck weights
duck weights



sled
sled
Group of Ammo Boxes
Group of Ammo Boxes
Boxed Decoy Set
Boxed Decoy Set
close up
close up
mark on box
mark on box
Folding Metal Goose Decoy
Folding Metal Goose Decoy
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LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

Contact: Greg & Donna Tuttle
Phone: 989-848-5158
Sale Location
1491 N. Perry Creek Rd. P.O. Box 131
Mio, MI 48647
Sale Dates and Times
Saturday Oct 1, 2011 Completed
Sale Terms and Conditions

Listing Details

Dick & Louise Lancaster

Duck Decoys / Habitant Furniture / Sportsman

Estate AUCTION!

Sat. Oct. 1, 2011. 10AM Mio, MI.

Doors open at 8:30am for preview.

To Include:
 
Early Peeled Log Habitant:
 
Kneehole desk w/chair, matching closed front credenza cabinet, 3 tier hanging shelf, corner hutch, closed front wardrobe, blanket chest, rush seat arm chair, lamp tables, serving tray, picture frames, coat hook, chimney bookcase, magazine rack. 
 
Smooth Board Habitant:
 
Dining table w/4 captain chairs, lazy susan, sideboard hutch, corner shelf, small cupboard, coffee table, 2 floor lamps, unusual table lamp w/pottery inserts, vanity, dresser top shaving mirror;
 
Other Furniture & household:
 
White leather Bourbon Barrel hid-a-bed sofa; brown leather sofa; his & hers Swedish brown leather living room chairs; tile top dining table & chairs; cherry rug rocker ; Heisey Old Williamsburg candelabra; Blenko art glass tiles; pr. alabaster vases/ewers; figural bird planters; waterfowl & other Jim Beam bottles;
 
Sportsman:  
 
Large Assortment of sportsman & waterfowl prints, uncut federal stamp sheets & remarque limited ed. signed prints by Jim Foote, Larry Hayden, James Campbell, Richard Watson & others; ca. 1914 Alligator Game trap; Triumph #42, Newhouse #4 & #14 plus other traps; fish spears; fish spearing decoys; lures; shotgun shell boxes; decoy weights; decoy weight supplies & molds; carved bird by Charlie Pozzini; carved swans by Zen Lively, Charlie Birdsal, Dale Drake & Capt. Harry Jobes; plaque mounted carved ducks in flight by David Simandl of Harsen's Island, along with 2 carved seagulls; 
  
Antique Duck Decoys & others to include:
 
Charles Schoenheider, Otto Misch, Frank Schmidt, Al Wragg, Doug Burll, Ed Patten, Mason, L.L. Bean, Geoffery Merrill, Harry Ross, Miles Smith, Van Wagoner, Paul Busch, Mike Pavolich, J. Lewis, Al Glasford, L.T. Ward and many more! Over 200 ducks and many of them not yet identified or inspected, make plans now to attend and help us discover many unmentioned artists and makers!!
 
Other Interests:
 
Log stamp hammers; log tongs; log related tools; pulleys; broad head axes; assorted hand tools; branding irons; dinner bell-withdrawn; quantity of antique & vintage auto, motorcycle, boat & bicycle license plates, to include 1910 MI motorcycle plate.  

Auctioneer's Note:

The Lets Talk Auction Company has been commissioned by Alice Benson to sell her mother & father "Richard (Dick) & Louise Lancaster's" Estate of Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Lancaster's collected duck decoys and other interesting items. They were well known sportsman, and were personal friends with Ben Schmidt and other prominent artists. Their collection of early Habitant furnishings also came way from a personal friendship with the owner from the Habitant Furniture Company. We're seeing pieces that might of been experimental or crafted exclusively for the Lancaster's. Many items have been in storage for a long time, we expect many Surprises. Hope to see you at the auction, in the meantime, watch website for updates and additions!

Terms:

Cash, MI. check w/valid I.D., Visa, MC, Discover, register with valid driver's license. A 3% buyer’s premium in effect, a 3% discount given for cash or check. All items sell "As Is Where Is". Auctioneer is not responsible for items after Sold. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. 

LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

~ Your Full Service Auction Company ~
Greg & Donna Tuttle
Auction Acres: (989) 848-5158

www.LetsTalkAuction.com


Location: Auction Acres 1491 Perry Creek Rd. & M-33 Mio, MI. Auction Barn is located between the towns of Mio & Fairview. Just 7 miles north of traffic light (M-33/M-72) in Mio or 2 miles west of blinking light (M-33/M-72) in Fairview.
Absentee Bids Accepted, Call Auction Acres for full details.
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Lancaster Estate AUCTION! Sat Oct. 1st. 10am Mio
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Auction Date(s)
Saturday Oct 1, 2011 Completed
Auction Location

Mio, MI 48647
Company
LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

Contact: Greg & Donna Tuttle
Phone: 989-848-5158
Website: www.LetsTalkAuction.com

File Attachments
Printable Flyer (PDF)

Dick & Louise Lancaster

Duck Decoys / Habitant Furniture / Sportsman

Estate AUCTION!

Sat. Oct. 1, 2011. 10AM Mio, MI.

Doors open at 8:30am for preview.

To Include:
 
Early Peeled Log Habitant:
 
Kneehole desk w/chair, matching closed front credenza cabinet, 3 tier hanging shelf, corner hutch, closed front wardrobe, blanket chest, rush seat arm chair, lamp tables, serving tray, picture frames, coat hook, chimney bookcase, magazine rack. 
 
Smooth Board Habitant:
 
Dining table w/4 captain chairs, lazy susan, sideboard hutch, corner shelf, small cupboard, coffee table, 2 floor lamps, unusual table lamp w/pottery inserts, vanity, dresser top shaving mirror;
 
Other Furniture & household:
 
White leather Bourbon Barrel hid-a-bed sofa; brown leather sofa; his & hers Swedish brown leather living room chairs; tile top dining table & chairs; cherry rug rocker ; Heisey Old Williamsburg candelabra; Blenko art glass tiles; pr. alabaster vases/ewers; figural bird planters; waterfowl & other Jim Beam bottles;
 
Sportsman:  
 
Large Assortment of sportsman & waterfowl prints, uncut federal stamp sheets & remarque limited ed. signed prints by Jim Foote, Larry Hayden, James Campbell, Richard Watson & others; ca. 1914 Alligator Game trap; Triumph #42, Newhouse #4 & #14 plus other traps; fish spears; fish spearing decoys; lures; shotgun shell boxes; decoy weights; decoy weight supplies & molds; carved bird by Charlie Pozzini; carved swans by Zen Lively, Charlie Birdsal, Dale Drake & Capt. Harry Jobes; plaque mounted carved ducks in flight by David Simandl of Harsen's Island, along with 2 carved seagulls; 
  
Antique Duck Decoys & others to include:
 
Charles Schoenheider, Otto Misch, Frank Schmidt, Al Wragg, Doug Burll, Ed Patten, Mason, L.L. Bean, Geoffery Merrill, Harry Ross, Miles Smith, Van Wagoner, Paul Busch, Mike Pavolich, J. Lewis, Al Glasford, L.T. Ward and many more! Over 200 ducks and many of them not yet identified or inspected, make plans now to attend and help us discover many unmentioned artists and makers!!
 
Other Interests:
 
Log stamp hammers; log tongs; log related tools; pulleys; broad head axes; assorted hand tools; branding irons; dinner bell-withdrawn; quantity of antique & vintage auto, motorcycle, boat & bicycle license plates, to include 1910 MI motorcycle plate.  

Auctioneer's Note:

The Lets Talk Auction Company has been commissioned by Alice Benson to sell her mother & father "Richard (Dick) & Louise Lancaster's" Estate of Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Lancaster's collected duck decoys and other interesting items. They were well known sportsman, and were personal friends with Ben Schmidt and other prominent artists. Their collection of early Habitant furnishings also came way from a personal friendship with the owner from the Habitant Furniture Company. We're seeing pieces that might of been experimental or crafted exclusively for the Lancaster's. Many items have been in storage for a long time, we expect many Surprises. Hope to see you at the auction, in the meantime, watch website for updates and additions!

Terms:

Cash, MI. check w/valid I.D., Visa, MC, Discover, register with valid driver's license. A 3% buyer’s premium in effect, a 3% discount given for cash or check. All items sell "As Is Where Is". Auctioneer is not responsible for items after Sold. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. 

LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY

~ Your Full Service Auction Company ~
Greg & Donna Tuttle
Auction Acres: (989) 848-5158

www.LetsTalkAuction.com


Location: Auction Acres 1491 Perry Creek Rd. & M-33 Mio, MI. Auction Barn is located between the towns of Mio & Fairview. Just 7 miles north of traffic light (M-33/M-72) in Mio or 2 miles west of blinking light (M-33/M-72) in Fairview.
Absentee Bids Accepted, Call Auction Acres for full details.