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Husky Gasoline sign pulled in a strong bid of $50,000

Law and order lives on in Gunsmoke collectibles

By Nancy Kelly

TOMAH, Wis. — It was an amazing marathon con-sisting of 1,231 lots over two days, but Glenn Miller of Miller’s Auction Company was able to disperse the met-al signs, oil cans, thermome-ters, clocks, and more with-out a single lot going unsold. This service conducts regular auctions featuring advertis-ing merchandise, and they are always seeking quality items in this category. How-ever, this incredible auction consisted of the inventory of just one owner and was held at the Monroe County Fair-grounds to accommodate the vast number of items. There were on-site bidders as well as online participants and the bidding was extremely competitive. No buyer’s pre-mium was charged for those

purchasing in person, but 15 percent was added to the online prices. Shipping was available.

As with most collectibles, the final value is determined by many factors. In the case of advertising signs, these in-clude condition, subject mat-ter, visual quality and appeal, and material construction. Some collectors seek particu-lar brands, while others look for local connections. Unless repairs or restorations were noted, most signs in this sale, whether tin, wood, neon, or porcelain enamel, included the following in the descrip-tion, “This item is guaranteed to be old and original.” The exact ages were not provided, but the savvy buyers certain-ly knew. What follows is just a small selection of the over-whelming quantity of unusu-al and appealing products

offered.The star of the event was

the rare porcelain enamel two-sided sign featuring the logo for Husky Gasoline and Oil. It measured a mammoth 72 by 57 by 2 inches and was

originally from Big Timber, Montana. There was a very small “Texlite Inc” logo at the bottom. Offered to be in great condition with just

See Husky Gasoline page 4

By Larry LeMasters

As westerns go, Gun-smoke is, probably, the most collected television western ever filmed. Gunsmoke’s ra-dio show ignited a passion, but it took the hour-long tele-vision show to truly capture the hearts and imaginations of millions of Americans. At the end of Gunsmoke’s run in 1975, Los Angeles Times columnist Cecil Smith wrote: "Gunsmoke was the drama-tization of the American epic legend of the west. Our own Iliad and Odyssey, created from standard elements of the dime novel and the pulp Western as romanticized by Buntline, Harte, and Twain. It was ever the stuff of leg-end."

For Gunsmoke, that leg-endary person was US Mar-shall Matt Dillon. On the ra-dio, William Conrad played Matt Dillon, but it was the television Matt Dillon, played by James Arness, that gave American children and adults a true heroic legend.

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television western drama set in Dodge City, Kansas. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. The tele-vision series ran for 20 sea-sons from Sept. 10, 1955 to March 31, 1975, and lasted for 635 episodes. The show is still in syndication and can be seen on one channel or an-other every day.

As much as I like James Arness as an actor, the lon-gevity of Gunsmoke belongs to Matt Dillon, the fictional character the show is cen-tered around. Dillon serves as a US Marshal, working to preserve law and order in the western frontier of the 1870s. Dillon stands for justice.

Arness' Dillon thus natu-rally evolved into a "strong, silent" type of character who tended to act rather than talk at length about possible courses of action. Implied in both radio and television shows, Matt Dillon, like most people had a past. It was suggested he had led an ad-venturous and sometimes

nomadic lifestyle before set-tling in Dodge City. In one show, an old friend described Dillon, saying, “I knew Matt before he was civilized!” And some of the most revealing words about Dillon came

from himself when he once stated, “I was a preacher for a time, but the pay was too small to support my gamblin’ habit.” It was never quite clear if Dillon was serious or jesting.

Some historians believe the best measure of Matt Dillon’s endurance is how

he survived the dozens of gunshot wounds and other

Above: The most popular sign of the sale was this mam-moth Husky Gasoline and Oil sign that was claimed with a final bid of $50,000.

Above: This eye-catching dealership sign was sure to help draw customers. It stood 113 inches tall and left with a high bid of $26,000.

Above: Flanged signs are constructed so that they stand out from a wall. This appealing fishing tackle sign complete with fishermen in a boat was caught with a final bid of $11,000.

US Marshal Matt Dillon badge, part of Famous Badges of the Old West series, that is valued at $13.50.

Matt Dillon “Gunsmoke” cap gun, circa 1950s, that is valued at $100.

Above: Heartland’s Matt Dillon on semi-rearing Buck, circa 1960, that was offered on eBay for $1,100. Included in this set were Dillon, his horse, Buck, rein and clip, saddle, hat, and six-shooter.

See Gunsmoke page 9

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SALE LOCATION: 15398 220TH AVE.DIRECTIONS: From Big Rapids take Perry St. Go West over the freeway to the first road which is 220th Ave. and go North to sale site. LOOK FOR AUCTION SIGNS!!

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307HOUSEHOLD: Home Decor: Lanterns, Buck-ets, Figurines, Watering Cans, Bookends, Birdcage, Pinecone Tree, Artificial Plants and Trees; Wall De-cor: Pictures, Paintings, Windmill Fans, Wall Clocks, Wire Racks - 3 Basket Each, Coatracks; Microwave; Assortment of Rugs; “We’re Ready” by R. J. Mc-Donald Ducks Unlimited Picture; Vizio TVs; Kalorik Steam Press (T-shirt press); Rowenta Eco Intelligence Iron; Dawn Rose China Dish Set; 8 Green Coca-Cola Glasses w/Handles; 4 Coke Soda Fountain Glasses; 2 St Ives Glass Mugs; 3 Long Stem Vases; 6 Wooden Napkin Holders (Animals); Assorted Napkin Hold-ers; 6 Seashell Napkin Rings; 6 Decor Fruit Napkin Rings; 1 Pepper Bowl; 4 Artisan Clay Blue/Green Plates; 1 Hallmark Leaf & Grape Bowl; 2-Piece Leaf/Fall Serving Bowl; 6 Gold/Teak Appetizer Forks; 12 White Crate & Barrel Square Sandwich Plates; 4 Leaf Autumn Color Appetizer Plates; Teapot 3-Piece Cup; Plot; Lid; 1 Harmony Garden Tulip Dish Small 2 Piece; 1 Fritz & Floyd Mouse & Frog 2 Piece; Authen-tic German Bread (Brot) Canister - Paul Gunter Artist; 4 Martini Glasses - Long Stem Pastel; Set of 4 Hein-rich of West Germany Ice Cream Bowls & Saucers Red & White; 12 Buffet Platters Italian Pottery; Gar-lic Press; KitchenAid Mixer w/Attachments; 5 Large Beer Glasses - Pilsner; 4 Kolsch Beer Glasses; 3 Ger-man Beer Goblets; Ornate Blue Gold Trimmed Rice Bowls 2 Pieces; Vintage Meat Grinder; Brass/Copper Shelf; Oster Blender, Cuisinart Grinder; 4 Glass Irish Coffee Cups; 3 Cut Glass Cordials; 19 Tavern Style Green Stem Wine Glasses; 7 Cut Glass Dessert Dish-es; Large Soup Tureen Lid, Plat, Ladle; 10 Centennial Salad Plates, Clear Glasses 1776/1976; 8 Decorator Bamboo Placemats; 10 Red Decorator Cotton Placemats; 12 Cut Glass Long Stem Goblets; Singer Sewing Machine w/Cabinet.FURNITURE: Stackable Tables; Corner Table; Entertainment Center; Desk/Shelves; Desk Chairs (Like New); Sofa Tables; Blanket Chest; Assortment of Chairs; Desks; 6’ Folding Tables; Conference Table; Pub Table w/2 Stools; Metal 4-Drawer File Cabinets; 3-Drawer Cabinets; Bookshelf; 3-Tier Heart-Shape Table; Leather Swivel/Rocker w/Ottoman; Bar Stools; 4-Tier Shelf/Table; Oak Drop-Leaf Table; Vanity; Oak Lamp Table; Oak Caned-Bottom Chairs (4); Caned-Bottom Chairs (2); Rough Sawn Oak Shoe Rack; Upholstered Lounge; Upholstered Chairs.GARAGE/TOOLS: Huffy Bicycles; Genesis V2100 Bicycle; Kent Bayside Bicy-cle; Pelican Kayak w/Paddle; Bow Tree Stands; Compound Bows: Omega Hunter, Bear Lights Out, Barnett Sports Flight; AR Rifle Clip; Hatchet; Hunting Knives; Pistol BB Gun; Minn Kota Trolling Motor; Coleman Pulse 1850 Portable Generator; 12-Volt Spotlights; Fire Pit Ring; Crow Bars; Electric Hedge Trimmer; Assortment of Wrenches; Screwdrivers; Utility Pliers; Utility Knives; Pliers; Sockets; Nut Driv-ers; Honda Wrench Set.MISCELLANEOUS: Baby Stroller; Bose Headphones; Car Stereo; Cell Phones; MacBook Pro; iPad; Jewelry.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: This is a very clean sale. And a lot of new items also. There is no junk. Quality furniture, and antiques. Come have a seat, enjoy a good auction. There will be sales all winter long. This is at Currie Auction House.

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TOBIAS COMING AUCTIONS ESTATE AUCTION

SAT., FEB. 27, 11:00 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME)LOCATION: LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK ARENA, (heated)

3675 W. TUPPER LAKE RD.

LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN 48849ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Round oak table, other furniture; dishes; MSU stein set; showcase of smalls; cutlery set; hair dresser tools; sovenior shot glasses; screw jacks; Snap-on & Yamaha jackets; jewelry box; Betty Crocker recipe card li-brary; cookbooks & much more!!! HOUSEHOLD & MISC.: Altec multi-media sub woofer; leather jacket, Columbia jacket; winter hats; kitchen items; towels; blankets; decorator pillows; BBQ tool set; sewing items; basket of cotton bandanas; dishes; household furnishings & more! TOOLS: Kawasaki 21.6 V-drill set; Craftsman bench grinder; set of small screwdrivers in wooden case; SawZall; grinders; misc. hand tools! PLEASE NOTICE: If weather permits - Auction will begin with wagonload of tools, collectibles & misc. Remainder of sale in heated auction arena. *There will be many box lots!!! A 24’ trailer is half full of totes, so this is a very partial list-ing!!! EXPECT MANY SURPRISES! This is a continuation of the Babcock Estate of Rockford, MI

KENDALL TOBIAS, AUCTIONEERHastings, Michigan • (269) 945-5016

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Dr. Wallace W. Pike (Swartz Creek, Michigan)TOY COLLECTION Auction #1

Incredible ONLINE ESTATE TOY AUCTIONFeaturing 1950s-1970s Die-Cast Model Toys including CORGI, Caterpillar, AMT, Jet Car, Tekno, Schuco, Politoys, Gescha, Brooklin and many other toys makers from all over the world!

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6:00 PMLOCATION: 1923 LANDOSHIRE CT.

CALEDONIA, MIThe Allen estate has many fine items in-cluding: 2017 Lexus RX350 - 34150 miles, Beautiful collection of Ethan Allen furniture, Gold and other fine jewelry, Much, much, more!

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ANTIQUE POCKET & WRISTWATCH AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ 11:00 AMInspection: 9:00 AM

THE FIRST OF TWO AUCTIONS WILL BE HELD ATTHE DEARTH CENTER, BRANCH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

DIRECTIONS: From I-69 take Exit 13 then west to third stoplight, Sprague Street (next to hospital), turn left ¾ mile on right.

COLDWATER, MICHIGANExcellent offering of Open Face, Hunting Case and Railroad pocket watches by Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois, Rockford, South Bend, Hampden, Howard, New York Standard, In-gersol Trenton & Manistee. GOLD WATCHES including 1874-78 Tiffany & Co. 21j, 18k open face pocket watch. Case, dial & movement all matching #8872. Other gold pocket watch-es by Elgin & Waltham. Railroad Watches by Elgin, Hamilton & Illinois Abe Lincoln. 20 Men’s & 22 Ladies’ wristwatches including 14k. Watch crystals; several shelf clocks. For complete listing go to www.belcherauction.com

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1106 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, MI 49068Phone: 269-781-7100 or Fax: 269-781-7204

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FURNITURE, GLASSWARE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 @ 10:00 AM

LOCATION: WHALEN AUCTION BLDG., 8020 MANORE RD.

NEAPOLIS, OH (GPS Grand Rapids 43522)FURNITURE: Walnut 2pc. cabinet, marble top dresser, bed; Oak-8pc. dining room set, nightstands; large 2pc. pine cabinet; rosewood piano; GLASSWARE: 10 art glass shades, Quezal & others; 8 water pitchers incl. Amberina w/6 tumblers; art glass vases, 2 Webb & others; art glass brides bowl in frame; 3 art glass bride’s bas-kets; 2 Coraline art glass vases; 100+ toothpick holders-60+ clear pattern & pressed & 40+ colored pattern; 3 pickle castors; RS Prussia; hand painted; pattern & pressed; cruets; art glass; spatter ware red cup & saucer; syrup jar; assorted Fenton; 23 Steins incl. Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch & others; 10 Quilts & tops, PRIMITIVES & COL-LECTIBLES: Remington Bronze “The Sergeant”; bookends; plus more. 2nd line with wagon loads of household & misc. See whalenauction.com for updates. TERMS: Cash or check w/ID, 3% processing fee on credit/debit cards. 7.25% sales tax applies. Lunch by Sandy’s. ORDER OF SALE: Selling in 2 lines, 1 selling glassware while another sells wagon loads of household & misc. Labino, Baker & Applebaum @ 12noon fol-lowed by furniture. OPEN: Week of the auction from 8am-3pm. & Thursday March 4 from 6-8pm.

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a few small chips on each side, it soared to a final bid of $50,000.

One unusual sign was originally found at a Ford automobile dealership. This floor-standing, two-sided porcelain enamel model measured 79 inches wide by 113 inches tall. It featured the words “A-1 Used Cars & Trucks” plus the name “Ford”. It was an eye-catch-ing yellow with red letters and was so massive that it was presented laying on its side on a dolly. Showing just a few chips, but in overall great condition, it closed with a final bid of $26,000.

There were signs for bev-erages, restaurants, and stores. One truly mouth-wa-tering offering was the rare vitrolite glass curved corner sign for Fountain Creamery butter from the Roach and Seeber Company of Water-loo, Wis. Featuring graphics of the butter containers, this unusual sign was made of glass with a japanned (cov-ered in a black lacquer) tin supporting structure along with a tin covering over the wood frame. This lighted dis-play was claimed with a high bid of $21,500.

Flanged signs are con-structed with a 90-degree an-gle at one end to allow them to be mounted perpendicular to the wall. There were 51 of those, and each one proved popular. A particularly enter-taining one was for Horrocks Ibbotson Company of Utica, N.Y., fishing tackle. The slo-gan was “Best by test”, and across the top of the image it read “A trout in the basket is worth two in the brook!” It featured a fisherman stand-ing in a boat with a fish on the line while another man bent over with a net ready to land it. This rare old tin lithograph flange sign was two-sided and measured 26 by 10 inches. It was taken with a final bid of $11,000.

Neon signs date back as far as the early 1900s but were more readily found in the 1940s and 1950s. These eye-catching displays consist of tubes that are filled with neon gases that glow when a high voltage is applied. Con-sidered fragile, fortunately it is possible to restore one if the glass is broken or the sign requires new gas. There were 21 neon signs and seven neon clocks offered, ranging in price from $500 to $14,000. Interestingly, the top bid winner is this category was in need of restoration. This towering Chrysler Plymouth dealership sign measured 54 by 113 inches and was a one-sided porcelain enamel display in black and red with white block letters that was shaped like a skyscraper. A high bid of $14,000 claimed this prize. Many of the neon signs featured brands of beer, including the two-sided porcelain enamel Grain Belt Beer logo that was original-ly featured at an establish-ment in Pine Island, Minn. Measuring 42 by 20 inches and with some of the original

neon being replaced it still drew a final bid of $13,500.

While advertising signs dominated this auction, there were other interesting histor-ical. For example, there were 35 5-gallon rocker oil cans presented, which drew final bids from $175 to $6,500. Condition as well as logo de-sirability seemed to play a major role. These metal can-isters are displayed on their side with a carrying handle on the opposite side. The front of the can has a logo or name of the oil company, with some being very plain and some very elaborate. The most pop-ular piece was the Topp Oil and Supply Company can of Milwaukee, Wis. It featured a large, red-colored spinning toy top imposed over a car on the road with the slogan “Take a spin with Red Top”. In spite showing some wear and patina, it still garnered a final bid of $6,500. Next highest was the Approved Red Hat Motor Oil can promi-nently featuring a red top hat and the phrase “A high grade lubricant—uniform every-where”. This red, white, and black container was in nice condition with light wear and was claimed with a high bid of $4,500. Kendall Penzbest, Trophy, and Wadhams Tem-pered Motor Oil cans also did well.

Fifty-seven clocks were scattered throughout the sale. They primarily featured food and beverage logos or automotive-related products with final bids ranging from $125 to $2,600. A local con-nection may have played a role in the interest for this Wood Motor Company of Eau Claire, Wis., Chevrolet neon clock. It measured 20 inches in diameter, the light worked, and the clock ran. Described as overall nice con-dition, it finished with a high bid of $2,600. Not far behind were a neon Dr. Pepper neon spinner clock for $2,300, a Walter’s Pilsener “Beer that is beer” bar clock for $2,250, and a Key Work Clothes neon spinner wall clock for $2,000.

Then there were six items described as “bathroom scale thermometer signs”. Each of the round logo signs measured 13 ½ inches in diameter. They featured a curved window at the top that displayed numbers of a thermometer rather than numbers measuring weight, but otherwise they had the appearance of an actual bathroom scale. There were slotted holes on the back to allow them to be displayed on a wall. The Seven-Up logo thermometer with the slogan “Nothing does it like Seven-Up!” left the others behind with a high bid of $2,500. Sea and Ski suntan lotion finished close with a high bid of $2,000, and the rest closed from $800-1500.

For information on fu-ture auctions conducted by Glenn Miller consult the website at https://miller-sauctionco.com.

Husky GasolineFrom Front Page

Above: One of the few non-product related signs was this rare steel Lewis & Clark Trail highway sign. It measured 24 X 30" and left with a high bid of $1,250.

Above: Many of the signs were automotive-related, such as this rare 95 by 47 inch Jeep dealership example that closed with a final bid of $11,000.

Above: Of the six bathroom scale thermometers offered this Seven-Up logo piece proved the most popular with a final bid of $2,500.

Below: Fifty-seven clocks were featured at this sale, includ-ing this Wood Motor Company neon timepiece that drew a final bid of $2,600.

Below: This appealing curved glass lighted Fountain Creamery sign closed with a final bid of $21,500.

Below: Topp Oil invited people to “take a spin with red top”. This 5-gallon rocker oilcan left with a high bid of $6,500.

Right: This towering Chrysler Plymouth dealership neon

sign measuring 54 by 113 inches drew a final bid of

$14,000.

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PHILADELPHIA -- The year 2020 will be remembered for many things, not the least being the commemoration ( s o m e w h a t overshadowed) of the 100th anniversary of American women’s suffrage. But as it happened, some of their sisters were granted the right to vote in the earliest days of the budding country. Some 144 years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the state constitution of New Jersey extended the right to vote to all free people, regardless of race or gender. And vote they did, only to have that privilege quashed 31

Women were voting prior to the 19th Amendmentyears later.

Celebrating this rather obscure point in history, the Museum of the American Revolution introduced a groundbreaking new exhibit last fall, “When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807.” As no book, exhibit, or other medium has done so before, the Museum tells the story of the country’s first women voters and examines the political conflicts that ensued as a result. To compensate for complications from the pandemic, the Philadelphia museum has recently introduced a virtual adaptation of this onsite exhibit, accessible on the internet and free to all.

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Among the objects on display is the March 1776 letter from Abigail Adams to her husband, John, in which she chides the Continental Congress to “remember the ladies.” Physically on loan to the

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Above: They look like women you know: This lifesize tableau of New Jersey women going to the polls in 1801 is central to a new exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution. Fortunately, it is now a permanent exhibit at the Philadelphia museum.

OUTSTANDING COIN AUCTIONSUNADAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 7th @ 12:30 PM

*MASK MUST BE WORN* *Limited Space Available*Room is completely sanitized prior to Auction.

LOCATION: BUCHANAN AMERICAN LEGION-POST 51, 403 FRONT ST.

BUCHANAN, MICHIGANList on auctionzip.com ID #2346

If you have any coins you’d like to sell, please, call Roger Lucas @ 269-470-0192Outstanding Estate Coin Auction - No reserves. Gold. Lots of Barber quarters and halves. 200 Silver $s. 12 Books. 80 Graded Coins. (2) Graded 3-Legged 1937-D Buf-falo Nickels. (2) Graded 1909 SVDB Pennies. Lots of Early Coins. Large Quantity of Pennies. Remainder of Estate to be sold ASAP.

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Museum, this famous centerpiece of the exhibit can be viewed in greater detail online, as every page can be read, with the folds and quality of the paper discernable. Similarly, virtual inspection reveals small tears and other signs of wear on a short gown belonging to Elizabeth “Betty” Dorn, a free Black woman. Also on exhibit is the wedding gown of Deborah Sampson, the

Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army.

A lifesize tableau, now a permanent installation at the Museum, depicts women voting in New Jersey in 1801. Screened at the Philadelphia museum are two 25-minute films, first-person portrayals of two women, one an early New Jersey voter and the other, an enslaved woman who sued for (and won) her freedom. Both can be viewed online at any time. These and similar

displays “present many, many opportunities to dive into juicy, meaningful topics,” a reminder that these historical figures are “real living, breathing human beings,” according to Adrienne Whaley, education director at the Museum.

Official documents on view include a 1790 New Jersey election statute that specifies “he or she” when referring to those franchised, thereby “positively establish[ing] that women had the right to vote,” noted Philip

Mead, chief historian and curator for the Museum. He continued that this story of early suffrage is “known but not known, virtually nothing was known about the individual stories” of those affected.

But perhaps the most exciting of all of the online options is the opportunity to view close-up several recently discovered New Jersey poll lists dating from the early 1800s. To date, 163 women and at least four free Black men have been identified among the pool of voters.

Ongoing interactive genealogical study to learn more about these everyday people continues; the public is invited to participate in this project.

Of course, for those able to visit the Museum in person, “When Women Lost the Vote” provides, from now until April 25, an extraordinary opportunity to view an assemblage of rare artifacts. Because of “enhanced health and safety protocols” and thinner crowds, this may well be “the best time to come to the museum,”

according to Alex McKechnie, speaking for the Museum, now open Fridays through Sundays and just steps away from Independence Hall. But for those unable to make the trip to Philadelphia, this online portal, which will be permanently available, provides an opportunity to appreciate a unique assemblage of artifacts, manuscripts, and works of art from the comfort and safety of home.

For more information go to www.AmRevMuseum.org

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 10 AMPreview 8:30 AM Day of Sale

LOCATION: Auction Acres 1491 Perry Creek Rd. & M-33 Mio, MI. 48647. 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.

MIO, MICHIGANTO INCLUDE: Winchester model 1873, 32 cal, very rare 30” octagon bar, crescent butt, mfg. date 1883, sn/127731A, NICS not required; Winc. mod. 1873, 32 cal, 24” oct. brl., crescent butt plate, mgf. date 1890 sn/351944B NICS N/R; Winc. mod. 1894 carbine, 32 cal, 20” rd. brl., steel butt plate, mfg. date 1943, sn/1316326; Winc. mod. 71 Deluxe Rifle, 348WCF cal, 24” rd. brl., steel butt plate, mfg.

date 1949, Leupold 3-9x40 scope, sn/29542; Remington mod. 11 WWII Wingshot Trainer, s/a 12ga, Stamped Military Finish w/U.S. Flaming Bomb, 25” brl. w/built in Lyman Cutts Compensator, stock stamped w/FJA & RIPD-14 mfg. date 1943 sn/478596; 2) Lauffer Burglar Alarm Guns. Pat. 1878 - 3½” 22 cal. blank window mod. & 4½” door mod. .22 blank; Dixie Gun Works Replica 1862 Mouse Killer black pow-der gun trap; Lg. asst. & qty. of estate pistol, rifle, shotgun & sealed military cans of ammo, plus crates stored away in bunker, some w/cor-rosion. Look at pics on website for better understanding. MOUNTS: 61” & 50” shoulder mount Moose; shoulder mount Muskox w/felted rug; Bighorn Sheep; Brown & Black Bear rugs; Caribou; Elk; Whitetail Deer; Rattlesnake; Coyote pelt head dress; ADV.: Walter’s Shoeshine Parlor & Repair 6’x2’ wooden sign, Traverse City MI; Colonel Sand-

ers Kentucky Fried Chicken portrait lobby sign & clock; Kelvinator mini. advert. ice tongs; Team Ski-Doo barstools; Mopar Handy oiler & asst. oil & gas cans; RR: Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive #518 Brass Bell w/cradle; Salem MI 4’x1’ wood Depot sign; NYCS lamp oil can from Sugar Island MI lighthouse; OTHER: Elgin Nation-al floor model 28” double wheel coffee grinder; 2) Pre Prohibition Grand Rapids Brewing Co. wood beer kegs; 60” brass Seedboro grain sampler; Traverse City Acme Potato Implement Co planter; Fairbanks Morse Z 3 hp gas Hit ‘n Miss style engine; 12’ wood Cadillac MI Fire Dept. ladder; Crouse Hinds airport tower red beacon light; 1914 Mas-sachusetts porc. license plate; 1855 Redware Batter Jug w/slipware designs; 4 gal. salt glaze Bee Sting jug; 3 gal. cobalt stenciled jug; 2 gal. Ovid PA stoneware jug; Qt. size W. PA crock w/stylized cobalt leaf; Bronson Platt wine liquor advert. jug; 4 gal. butter churn; Ghad-ron Flour Mills, Nebraska, advert. rolling pin; Pair of Le Mieux 24k china urn lamps; Tiffany & Co. sterling silver 36” Peretti necklace w/

free form pendant, sm. mint dish, ink pens, golf divot tool &

bookmarks; 1834 lead medal coin of Geo. Washington & American Eagle; Franz Bergman style Arab Rug Seller lamp; records; 1965 The Munsters lunch box w/thermos; Matchbox & Hot Wheels; Bea-ver porcupine quill box by Arnold Walker & Turtle by Virgina Pawgowish; Iroquois basket; Nat. Am. Indian Chief wall mount busts marked The Florentine Alabaster Co.; cigar store Indian wall plaque; framed Indian Rendezvous 1928 Borin Mfg. Co. Chicago lithograph; Gene Autry & other 1950s cap gun sets; 6’ Spalted Maple home bar; 2) 42” wagon wheel chandeliers; WWI soldier in service window banner; porc. Kalkaska MI VFW sign; One Mile Ray 10” boat spotlight; fog horns; military radio tubes; 20+ Coleman lanterns Including: Gold Bond, US Army, 200A Black Band, 200A Burgundy, 228E, 228B, 220 slant, 327 w/pump, 1st 200 – 1950 & others; cut-a-way salesman sample lantern; CARL CHRISTIANSEN COLLECTION: 19” 1 of 1 carved 3 fish vase; 12” carved Sandhill Cranes vase; all sides carved 17”w x 10”d x 11”t tackle box; 32” pine log wall mount coat rack w/Rainbow Trout; 15” carved scale Perch plaque mounted; one-of-a-kind 15” carved scale Rock Bass eating Golden Shiner decoy; 9” Spotfin Shiner mrkd #1; one-of-a-kind 10” two headed Soft Shell Turtle decoy; 10” Painted Turtle bullet bottom Perch Thumper; 8” early tin tail Bullhead & Perch decoys; & Gar jigging pole; FISHING: O. Zwarg 300 4-0, ABU Ambassadeur 5000, Pflueger Sal-Trout 1558, UCO Steelhead Spin Fly, & other reels; Orvis PM-10 8’6” 2 pc. 5 wt. fly rod; other rods; ca. 1860 J.W. Fordham Sag. Harbor NY. Eel Spear; 10’ AuSable River paddle; Bridgeport landing net; creels; sportsman books; 80+ vintage to present fish spearing decoys; antique, vintage to modern fishing lures, + tackle boxes loaded!; glass minnow traps; minnow buckets; MARBLE ARMS: Auto fish gaffs; 3) #2 Safety Axes, 4 pin stag Woodcraft knife w/stag pummel & stacked leather Expert knife; HUNTING: 80+ wood duck & goose decoys; Olt, Herters, Faulks, duck & animal calls; #4 & 14 Newhouse wolf traps; other traps; prisoner made wooden snowshoes mrkd. Game Division from Shingleton MI; CCC two man log tongs; Bear Grizzly recurve & Ranger long bows; cedar arrows; Puma Hunters Pal, Bowie, + other sheath & folding knives; O.J. Johnson Oakland Ca. 2 blade brass boat prop; 1970s Rem. wildlife posters; 1928 & 1929 MI Small Game license badges; replica 1782 Northwest Fur Trading Co. arrowhead pendant; & more. Auctioneer’s Note: Check website for updates &1000+ pictures. See you at the Auction!TERMS: Cash, MI. check w/valid I.D., Visa, MC, Discover, register with valid driver’s li-cense. A 3% buyer’s premium in effect for Credit/Debit Card use.All items sell “As Is, Where Is”. Auctioneer is not responsible for items after Sold. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

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LITCHFIELD, Mich. — Sid Michael of Michael Auction and Realty recently conducted a two-day auction for Leo Schlumm.

Day one was held on Feb. 6 and it was cold and breezy. However, 182 bid-ders signed up and kept warm by bidding vigorous-ly. A Simplicity compact tractor brought $3,700 while a John Deere 0 turn mower went out the door at $1,400. A Toro left for the same price.

A Hustler 0 turn com-mercial mower sold for $600 while a trailer went to $800. A hot water pow-erwasher sold for $400 while a 12-inch planer made $120.

The second day of the auction was held Feb. 13. While it was just as cold; 132 bidders turned out. Half of the auction was held in a heated pole barn, which helped keep people warm.

A Fredric Remington bronze “Bronco Buster” saw brisk bidding and reached $2,000. An oak rolltop desk saw $675 and approximately 100 lamps sold between $17.50 and $175 with most selling in the $100+ range.

For more information visit www.michael-auc-tions.com

Vigorous bidding kept buyers warm at auction

Above: This oak rolltop desk sold for $675.

Above: The highlight of a recent auction was this Simplicity compact tractor. It sold for $3,700.

Above: A bid of $1,400 was needed to take home this John Deere mower.

Above: A bid of $2,000 was achieved for this Reming-ton bronze

Above: A wide variety of lamps were offered selling from $17.50 to $175.

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ANTIQUE & MISCELLANEOUS AUCTIONEvery Wednesday, Year-Round at 9:00 am EST

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We have seller space available. Call (260) 768-4129 to consign items!

The items pictured above sold in our Feb. 17th Antique & Misc. Auction

Dale Flokstra, Auctioneer(616) 836-3132

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In dealing with the COVID virus, we require masks to be worn. Social distancing and safe practices enforced. Ev-eryone’s health and safety are utmost important of all.

PUBLIC AUCTIONSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 – 10:00 AM

LOCATION: 5075 RUSSCHER ROAD.

HOLLAND, MICHIGANTHESE ITEMS NEW IN THE BOX… 12’x12’ Pop-up canopy (2); Cobra Jum Pack XL starter power pack; Itasca men’s waders; soft side coolers; soft side tackle box; Vanguard Platinum spot-ting scope; Whitetail Unlimited scope & binocular set; Whitetail Unlimited skinning knife set; HK stainless grill tool set; Cuisinart 2-quart yogurt/ice cream maker; Ronco rotisserie; portable gas grill; Ozark Trail 2-burner campstove; Pro Elite Power air fryer; Rain Filter-gutter filtration (3); Pilates Pro chair w/DVD’s Elite Fitness gravity inversion table; Shark Power sweeper; Westcott TrimAir rotary

paper trimmer; MANY boxes of Christmas lights NIB. SPORTING GOODS: Browning compound bow; Bear ar-rows; duck decoys; tackle boxes w/lures; fish poles; 4 golf bags w/clubs; MANY golf balls; STIHL BR 600 backpack blower; Bubba Watson 2012 Master Champion picture w/ticket pass; Ti-ger Woods Grand Slam Champion Upper Deck picture (45/100); King Griller; patio set; Craftsman lawn mower; Craftsman pres-sure washer; Reddy heater.COLLECTIBLES: Vintage fold-out die cut valentines (Ger-many); vintage paper dolls; vintage lithograph block set in orig-inal box; many pieces of art glass paperweights; art glass hand blown glassware; Murano glassware; red glassware; KAY guitar.HOUSEHOLD: Several beautiful Persian Tabriz rugs; sofa and matching chair; various end tables & lamps; side chairs; 70’s 3pc bedroom set; office desk; office chairs; kitchenware; office chairs.

AUCTION NOTE: This is the last of the items from the local collector that we sold previously plus items from local estate. All sold to highest bid. NO Buyer’s premium. Payment with cash, check, or credit card (5% fee). See Website for MANY pictures…

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DON MAREK LIVING ESTATE AUCTION #2

SAT. MORNING, FEB. 27, 10:00 AMLOCATION: HELD AT HIS BUSINESS,

956 CHERRY STREET SE.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGANSelling the remaining items from his collection including antique work benches, workshop and woodworking items and equipment, furniture, books, catalogs, and lots of smalls. See our website for additional information.

Ph. 517-726-0181Fax 517-726-0060

e-mail:stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.netwww.stantons-auctions.com

144 S. Main Street,P.O. Box 146

Vermontville, MI 49096Selling all types of personal property and real estate at auction anywhere.Call for a no-obligation consultation to discuss your personal situation.

Steven E. Stanton, 517-331-8150 Michael C. Bleisch, 517-231-0868

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PLAN ON PARTICIPATING IN OUR NEXT FIREARM AUCTION

We are now accepting collections and individual examples of antique and modern fi rearms. Long guns, handguns, black powders, limited edition issues, collectible and antique. Call to have your items included in this sale. The market is extremely strong, and the buyers

are looking all types of fi rearms and ammunition. Pickups of collections are available. Call us to discuss your items and this excellent event.

Ph. 517-726-0181Fax 517-726-0060

e-mail:stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.netwww.stantons-auctions.com

144 S. Main Street,144 S. Main Street,144 S. Main Street,P.O. Box 146

Vermontville, MI 49096Selling all types of personal property and real estate at auction anywhere.Call for a no-obligation consultation to discuss your personal situation.

Steven E. Stanton, 517-331-8150 Michael C. Bleisch, 517-231-0868

Winchester Model 1886 45-70 DeluxeWinchester Model 1886 45-70 Deluxe

1938 Winchester Model 61 .22 WRF

Winchester Model 42 .410

SOLD $11,000

SOLD $2,090

SOLD $1,925

Be Sure To Say,“I Saw It In The

Auction Exchange & Collector’s News!”

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assaults on his body during the 20-year television run. According to a historian, Matt Dillon was shot no less than 56 times, knocked un-conscious 29 times, stabbed three times, and poisoned once. Dillon’s heroic nature helped make Gunsmoke the longest-running, primetime, live-action series on televi-sion for nearly 50 years.

The popularity of Gun-smoke and Marshal Matt Dil-lon led to many promotional products and endorsement opportunities. Gunsmoke collectors routinely search for promotional products, such as cottage cheese, cigarettes, and other advertising.

Heartland Toy Company produced an 8-inchMatt Dil-lon action figure. This action

figure, along with Matt’s buckskin horse—Buck—was offered in Heartland’s line of

famous 1950s TV cowboys. Another toy company, Lowell Toy Manufacturing, issued a Gunsmoke game along with Gunsmoke puzzles.

One of the most iconic Gunsmoke items ever sold was the US Army Colt .45 that Dillon wore into the street at the beginning of each episode as he faced off with an outlaw, itching to be killed. This Colt was sold at auction in 2014 for $50,000.

If you can’t afford the real Colt .45, a Matt Dillon “Gun-smoke” cap gun, circa 1950s, is readily available on eBay for about $100.

Some of the most sought after Gunsmoke collectibles are comic books. Dell Comics issued a series of Gunsmoke comic books as part of their Four Color comic series, and from 1958-62, Dell issued 22 Gunsmoke comic books (#6-27). Gold Key Comics issued Numbers 1-6 in 1969.

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Above: Vintage board game “Gunsmoke,” from 1958, that is valued at $144.

Below: Dell comic #6, from 1958, “Gunsmoke” that is valued at $83.

Below: Gold Key “Gunsmoke #1” comic from 1969. In good condition, this comic, which cost just 15¢ in 1969, is valued today at $300.

Above: Vintage, 1959, “Gunsmoke” metal lunch box by Aladdin. Without a thermos, this lunch box is valued at $91.

James Arness used this Colt .45 when he portrayed Marshal Matt Dillon. This pistol was sold at auction for $50,000 in 2014.

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Doll Collections, Christmas Villages, Model Cars,Bar Items, Vintage Toys, Collectibles, Home Decor

ONLINE AUCTION

5921 Angleview Court, Sylvania, Ohio 43560Bidding Ends: Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:00 am

Madame Alexander and Franklin Heirloom Doll Collection, Hawthorne Village Christmas Decor, Franklin Mint Model Car Collection, Bar Items, Home Decor, Furniture, Vintage 70’s Toys, Collectibles, Holiday Decor, Clothes, Figurines, and Yard Items. CONTENT PREVIEW: February 27 from 10 am – 12 pm. Real Estate – Online Only Auction Ends: March 9, 2021 at 12 pm.

Construction & Snow Removal EquipmentONLINE AUCTION

TUESDAY, MARCH 2WAYLAND & ORTONVILLE, MI

FEATURING:2018 Volvo EC160EL Excavator

2017 Takeuchi TL8 Skid Steer Track Loader2004 Volvo L90E Wheel Loader

2021 Quality Steel CJ Heavy Haul Dump Trailer2006 SkyTrak 8042 Telehandler

John Deere 318G Skid Steer1999 Ford F450 11’ Flatbed Truck

Eagle Picher RT60 Rough Terrain Forklift2005 Ford F650 Service Body Crane TruckSeveral lots of ExMark Zero Turn Mowers

New & Used AttachmentsPlus much more!

Visit Repocast.com for details & to bid or call 616-261-4988

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Bader & Sons Co.29th ANNUAL AUCTION

SAT., FEBRUARY 27 - 9 A.M.ST. LOUIS, MI

FEATURING: 2012 JD S680 Combine, RWD, 1 Owner, 1421/871 Hrs.; 2014 HD S670 Combine, PRWD, 1591/1041 Hrs.; 2008 JD 9870STS Combine, PRWD, 2668/1757 Hrs.; 2017 JD 608C; 2014 JD 8345R IVT, ILS, 1000 PTO, Duals, 4473 Hrs.; 2013 JD 320D, 2 Spd.; 2016 Manitou MLT960, 1900 Hrs.; 2014 Manitou MLT845, 2760 Hrs.; Several NEW Skid Steer Attachments; Willmar 500 Fertilizer Speaders; 1994 JD 980 32’6”, 3 Bar Coil; Krause 451A, 13 Leg, Fold; 2014 JD R4038 Sprayer, 90’; 2014 JD 7780 Chopper, PRWD, 1384/1000 Hrs.; Several late model Trailer; Tires; Farm Equipment; Lawn Mowers & Garden Tractors; Plus much more!

For detailed information & to bid visit MiedemaAuctioneering.com orGreenTractors.com. Online bidding options: Proxibid.com or Equipment Facts

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Value of jigsawed artwork not puzzling to collectorsBy Doug Graves

Chances are good that many Americans spent an hour or two at the dining room table this winter, putting the pieces to a jig-saw together. Chances are also good that most don’t know there’s money to be made from certain scram-bled pieces of cardboard or plywood.

The origins of jigsaw puzzles go back to the 1760s when European mapmakers pasted maps onto wood and cut them into small pieces. These puzzles were cut using a marquetry saw. John Spilsbury, an engraver and mapmaker, is credited with inventing the first jigsaw puzzle in 1767. Spilsbury used maps as his jigsaw topics and the dissected map has been a successful educational toy ever since. American children still learn geography by play-ing with puzzle maps of the U.S. or the world.

Spilsbury would be amazed to see the trans-formations of the last 250 years. Children’s puzzles have moved from lessons to entertainment, show-ing diverse subjects like animals, nursery rhymes, and modern tales of su-perheroes. But the biggest surprise for the early puz-zle makers would be how adults have embraced puz-zling over the last century.

The first great era of jigsaw puzzles started in England and migrated to the U.S. around 1900. By 1908 a full-blown craze was in progress in the U.S. At that time, most pieces cut exactly on the color lines. There were no transition pieces with two colors to give a clue to the connection of each piece. A sneeze or a careless move could undo an evening’s work because the piec-es did not interlock, And, unlike children’s puzzles, the adult puzzles had no guide picture on the box. The true subject could re-main a mystery until the past pieces were fitted into place.

Because wood puzzles had to be cut one piece at a time, they were expen-sive. A 500-piece puzzle typically cost $5 in 1908, far beyond the means of the average worker who earned just $50 a month back then. High society, however, embraced the new amusement.

The next few years brought two significant innovations to puzzles. First, Parker Brothers (the famous game manufactur-er) introduced figure piec-es into its Pastime brand puzzles. Figure pieces made puzzles a bit easier to assemble. But the fas-cination of pieces shaped like dogs, birds and other recognizable objects more than offset the somewhat reduced challenge. Second, Pastimes and other brands

moved to an interlocking style that reduced the risk of spilling or losing piec-es. Pastime puzzles were so successful that Parker Brothers stopped making games and devoted its en-tire factory to puzzle pro-duction in 1909. Following this craze, puzzles con-tinued as a regular adult diversion for the next two decades.

With the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, puzzles for adults enjoyed a resurgence of populari-ty, peaking in early 1933 when sales reached an astounding 10 million per week. Puzzles seemed to touch a chord, offering an escape from the troubled times, as well as an oppor-tunity to succeed in a mod-est way.

Completing a jigsaw gave the puzzler a sense of accomplishment that was hard to come by when the unemployment rate was climbing above 25 percent. With incomes depleted, home amusements like puzzles replaced outside entertainment like restau-rants and night clubs. During the 1930s craze for puzzles, drugstores and circulating libraries add-ed puzzle rentals to their offerings. They charged three to 10 cents per day, depending on the puzzle size.

Some major names for jigsaw puzzles from that time period include Tuck’s Zig-Zag Puzzles (1866-present, British made), Arteno (intricate, hand-cut puzzles, 1933-1936), Parker Brothers (with its leading Pas-time Puzzles line, 1908-1950), Isabel Ayer (1908-1930s), Milton Bradley (Premier Line), Mad-mar (Utica, New York, 1920-1967), J.K Strauss (1933-1974), Hayter Vic-tory (1930s-1970s), Falls Puzzles (1930s), Charles Russell (1930s-1970s), Ra-phael Tuck and Sons Ltd. (London maker), James Browning (U-Nit puzzles, 1950-1970) and Par (mak-ers of high-end puzzles, 1930s-1970s).

Most of the 1909 era puzzles were cut from sol-id wood. Between 1909 and 1930, plywood came into the picture and pow-ered scroll saws as well as die-cutting machines emerge. But Arteno puz-zles were hand-cut, mak-ing there one hot commod-ity and the “holy grail” of jigsaw puzzles.

Par Puzzles have long been dubbed the Rolls Royce of jigsaw puzzles. Par owners Frank Ware and John Henriques, young men with no job prospects, cut their first puzzle on a dining room table in 1932. While other firms were cutting costs and quality, Par steadily improved their puzzles, and marketed them to af-fluent movie stars, indus-trialists and even royalty.

Par specialized in cus-tomized puzzles, often cut-ting the owner’s name or birth date as figure pieces. Ware and Henriques also perfected the irregular edge to frustrate tradition-al puzzlers who tried to start with the corners and edge pieces.

Soon the wooden puz-zles gave way to cardboard puzzles. The introduction of die-cut cardboard puz-zles for adults made pro-duction inexpensive and allowed the manufacturers to cut prices substantial-ly. There was a vogue for advertising puzzles in the mid-1930s. Retail stores of-fered free puzzles with the purchase of a toothbrush, a flashlight, or hundreds of other products.

After World War II, the wood jigsaw puzzle went into a decline. Rising wag-es pushed up costs sub-stantially because wood puzzles took so much time to cut. And as prices rose, sales dropped. Lithogra-phy and die-cutting made the cardboard puzzles more attractive, especial-ly when Springbok in-troduced high quality re-productions of fine are on jigsaws in 1963. In 1965, hundreds of thousands of Americans struggled to assemble Jackson Pollock’s Convergence, billed by most jigsaw puzzle experts as the world’s most diffi-cult jigsaw puzzle.

One by one, the surviv-ing brands of wood puz-zles disappeared. Parker Brothers discontinued its Pastime puzzles in 1958. By 1974, Par and Straus (another long-time man-ufacturer) had retired from the business. Victory puzzles, easily found in department stores in the 1950s and 1960s, almost completely vanished.

The last decade has brought many design inno-vations as new craftspeo-ple have turned to jigsaw puzzles. There are even some wood puzzles cut by computer-controlled water jets or lasers. Puzzle aficio-nados of today can choose from a number of different styles of wood puzzles to suit their passions for per-plexity.

Collecting vintage puz-zles is a tough task. Puzzles from the 1930s onward can become easily damaged during disassembly of the puzzle. As puzzles get old-er the plywood starts fail-ing or chipping, and there are very few people in the world who can restore puz-zles and cut new pieces.

The Association for Games & Puzzles Interna-tional (AGPI) will hold its annual convention April 22-25, 2021 in Fredericks-burg, Virginia. One key member of AGPI is Mark Cappitella, a collector and individual manufacturer of jigsaw puzzles the past 26 years. Cappitella once owned 800 priceless jigsaw puzzles.

“The PAR puzzles are the ones to collect,” Cap-pitella said. “You can find PAR puzzles most of the time, whereas an Arte-no or a Falls puzzle are very hard to find you may

only come across a dozen a year. There were only 500 to 1,000 Par puzzles produced, while the two men at Par made roughly 10,000 in 40 years.”

For more information

about the AGPI conven-tion call 540-786-8321 for more information. To con-tact Mark Cappitella, go to mgcpuzzles.com or find him on YouTube at jigsaw-puzzletv.com.

Above: If you have an extra $4,999 on hand you could purchase this rare 474-piece puzzle that was hand cut by Rachel Page Elliot. The puzzle is titled “Wild Horse Mesa” and measures 15.5” x 20”. Elliot holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most expensive jigsaw puzzle sold at a charity auction ($27,000). Elliot (1913-2009) took up cutting jigsaw puzzles when she was in her seventies. She soon became a top-notch puzzle maker. (photo submitted)

Below: Many companies tried to break away from the traditional rectangular puzzle with a style all their own. This “Antique Clock Face” puzzle with a 19” diameter was released by Jaymar Special-ties in the late 1960s. The cardboard, interlocking puzzle includes 665 pieces.

Above: Jackson Pollock’s 1,000-piece “Convergence” puzzle of 1952 is said to be among the hardest jigsaw puzzles to complete and one of the hardest to find intact. (photo submitted)

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DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES. 6 buildings with 15,000 sq ft of quality furniture, antiques and collect- ibles. SAVE TIME AND MONEY. SHOP DAVALS FOR THE BEST SELECTION, BEST QUALITY, BEST PRICE. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT. We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. WE BUY ESTATES. Layaway terms available. Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. 2 miles W. of Hastings at 2084 W M-43 Hwy near Bob's Gun & Tackle. Hours - Sun: 12-5; Mon-Thurs: 10-6; Fri: 10-8; Sat: 9-5. (269) 948-2463 S

SUNFIELD ANTIQUES, 196 Main St., Sunfield, MI 48890. Lots of great deals. We buy estates. Check us out on Facebook. Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5. 248-872-7277 (1221)

FOR SALE: Music boxes - selling, buy-ing, repairing. Turn of the Century Antiques. (616) 887-2501, Grand Rapids. S

MIRROR RESILVERING: Quick Service. 313-521-1888. Frank Wright Glass, 14808 Gratiot. Detroit, MI 48205. Call for quotes. www.frankwrightglass.net S

WANTED: Always buying rare antique motors. Outboard and inboard also early race boats. E-mail: bjoutboards@gmail. com 989-326-0727 B.J. Pawlaczyk S

WANTED: Corvettes wanted 1953 to 1967 any condition. Collections preferred. E-mail Terry@ProteamCorvette.com Phone: 419-592-5086 (2113)

WANTED: Pre-1929 Pendleton, J Capps and Son, Racine, & Buell Indian Trade Blankets. 231-313-3351. Send photos & contact information to ybuwtr@aol.com (2113)

VENDORSFree booth space available @ our annual antique advertising specialty show on March 20th, 2021. Located at the Indiana

State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. This is one of the largest markets for only 40+ year old advertising in the world. Signs,

displays, clocks, and all other forms of vintage advertising.For info: IAAshow.com

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Saturday, Nov. 7 ~ 10 am to 5 pmSaturday, Nov. 7 ~ 10 am to 5 pmAAdmission $4.00 ~ Early Shoppers 9am-10am $10.00dmission $4.00 ~ Early Shoppers 9am-10am $10.00

Sunday, Nov. 8 ~ 10 am to 4 pmSunday, Nov. 8 ~ 10 am to 4 pmAdmission Free ~ Donations Taken for Kids In DistressAdmission Free ~ Donations Taken for Kids In Distress

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Lake Odessa Antique MallLake Odessa Antique MallJoin us for our 19th AnnualJoin us for our 19th AnnualAnniversary & ChristmasAnniversary & Christmas

Open HouseOpen House10am-5pm10am-5pm

Sat., Nov. 7th * Sun., Nov. 8thSat., Nov. 7th * Sun., Nov. 8thWe’ll be fi lling our booths inWe’ll be fi lling our booths in

anticipation of the holiday seasonanticipation of the holiday seasonwith new “old” merchandisewith new “old” merchandise

for our BIG sale!for our BIG sale!124 Booths and 55 Showcases!124 Booths and 55 Showcases!

Look for Special DiscountsLook for Special Discountsfor the Sale Weekend!for the Sale Weekend!

Lake Odessa Antique MallLake Odessa Antique Mall1014 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 488491014 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849

(Exit #64 off I-96)(Exit #64 off I-96)

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*Living Estate Sale of Joan Otto*Living Estate Sale of Joan Otto13425 Harris Rd., Chesaning, MI13425 Harris Rd., Chesaning, MI

Thurs., Oct. 22nd, 9am-6pm, Fri., Oct. 23rd, 9am-6pm Thurs., Oct. 22nd, 9am-6pm, Fri., Oct. 23rd, 9am-6pm & Sat., Oct. 24th, 9am-3pm& Sat., Oct. 24th, 9am-3pm

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**Shop our vendors. Items added dailyShop our vendors. Items added dailyShop our vendors. Items added daily..Military, Jewelry, Primitives, Furniture, Trains, Glassware, Books, etc...Military, Jewelry, Primitives, Furniture, Trains, Glassware, Books, etc...

Southern MichiganSouthern Michigan“HUNTING & FISHING”“HUNTING & FISHING”

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2nd Annual2nd Annual40+ Tables40+ Tables

5868 Midland Rd.Freeland, MI 48623

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989-573-8465

We still have Back Coverspots available for

2021.

Please call Lorri Egan at1-888-339-3795 Ext. 134

for special ratesand information.

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ANTIQUE & MISCELLANEOUS AUCTIONEvery Wednesday, Year-Round at 9:00 am EST

Preview consignments at AuctionZip.com! Auctioneer ID #1945

We have seller space available. Call (260) 768-4129 to consign items!

The items pictured above sold in our Feb. 17th Antique & Misc. Auction

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Free Booth to Quality First Time DealerFor vendor information, please call or email

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Shop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.General Admission $10 - Plus Parking

No Early Buyers

www.facebook.com/IAAShow

Indoor Antique Advertising Show

This is the marketplace for all vintage signs. All under one roof for one day only. You will fi nd vintage signs gathered from across the country. Soda, ice cream, general store, tobacco, beer, gas and oil, and much more.

1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

INDIANA STATEFAIRGROUNDS & EVENT CENTER

Champions Pavilion

www.IAAShow.com

March 21st, 2020Shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

General Admission $5.00 - Plus Parking

Indoor Antique Advertising Show

No Early Buyers

For Vendor Information, Please call or emailDamongranger@gmail.com

248-910-6765Find us on facebook or visit our website

IAA SHOW www.IAAShow.com

Join us on the third week in March every year to Buy, Sell, and Trade Vintage

Advertising.Held at the Champion’s Pavilion of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, this 66,500sqft

space becomes the largest Antique Advertising show in the world.

NO REPRODUCTIONS

March 20th, 2021