Major Estate, Fine, Old, Rare, Old Paper,Circus
Listing ID#: 162757

Sale Location

Roanoke, VA 24017
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Monday Mar 19
Bidding Ends: Tuesday Apr 10
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Tommy Wagner Auctions

Contact: Tommy Wagner, Barry Muse
Phone: 540 4003753,8756432
Email: tommy@tommywagnerauctions.com
Website: www.tommywagnerauctions.com

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Listing Information
Images Soon, More Furniture,Dining Set,Dishes, Old Paper, Ephemera from Old Davidson Farm at Villamont, Circus books,paper,posters,ephemera,photos. All Items in Garage. No downstairs to carry out. Fine Ridgeway Clock. Some more great items, Second Auction for this family. Some Jewelry, More may be added soon. Many extraordinary items, #Circus#Circushistory#Circusephemera,#Cirsusphotos,#Circusdocuments#Circusart Is a continuation of Major Estate auction in January. Rare Civil War Letter, Camp Crossroads,Confederate, Train pass for a slave in 1865, Rare,1865, Rebel reinstatement back in to the United States of America after supporting the rebel cause. Condederate Bond-Bedford, Great Vintage Real Litho Circus Posters and much more. #Satsuma Egg shaped Globe #Designer Coats, #Chanel, Paris,#Furs

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Session Two, Circus,Paper,Other,
CSA, Rare postmarks, Confederate letter,Citizen reinstatement certificate for Confederate supporter. Jewelry, Other great vintage items. All Has been moved to our space at 2550 Shenandoah ave. 24017

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ALL Items Sold AS IS-Read all notices,see images
no exceptions, visit Open House on Monday April 9th from 3-5:30 to view your interests

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All Bidding online, Begins closing at 7 PM on
Tuesday evening April 10th, 2018 EDT. Pickup is Wednesday April 11th from 1-5:30 PM. No alternate dates. No early checkouts. Bring helpers for large or heavy items. Pickup address is 2550 Shenandoah Ave. NW 24017

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Shipping will happen on Monday April 16th
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Pickup is Wednesday April 11th, 1-5:30
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Open House! Please read! is at Building, 2550
Open House is at 2550 Shenandoah for the best viewing. Is Monday April 9th from 3-5:30. All items have been moved to our space on Shenandoah Ave.

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Enjoy, More Fine Items @ Auction Soon
#Auctionswork#onlinebidding#onlyat auction


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Bracelet, Butterfly Brooch,
Appears as some silver, unsure of content but nice work ! no marks


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Charm, 1970, VPI
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, no marks




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Magazine, 1933, Ringling Bros. Golden Jubilee
loose spine, torn back. Loaded with older History of Ringling Bros.

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Circus, Showfolks of Sarasota, 78 Yearbook
Magazine style booklet, autograph page inside.

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Circus Showfolks, 1978 Honoring Karl Wallenda
Artist is Ninette Parker ,#Wallenda Photo,

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Comic,Ringling Bros, Skippy & Bum
I would rate an 8.5, age discolor, undated, Great Circus Art


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Photo, 11x14". Jack Earle, Major Mite, is pre 1952
Circus Performers, by H. A. Atwell Studio in Chicago He passed in 1952, 7'7" Was tallest man alive! See chain link symbol for reference,#Jack Earle

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Photo, 11x14, Clown Troupe, Who?
Also an Atwell Photo. small rolled corners, edges. One is Arthur Plunkett. #H.A.Atwell. We cannot find this image in any archives. Atwell autograph appears over the photo.

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Photo, 8x10, Pat Valdo
Director of Performance!

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Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey 1907 & earlier
Train Route book. Complete. Is for 5 years showing. Overall VG for over 100 years old.

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Booklet,The Greatest Show on Earth, 1935
some damage to back & upper Corner. Book #31

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Magazine, Barnum & Bailey, 10 cent, 1935
comic book style & Size, complete book. 8.5 IMO- In My Opinion, Interior leaf loose, others OK,92 pages,

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Magazine, 1936,Circus, G. Barnes
Litho cover, great color advertising pages, #Al G Barnescircus, 46 Pages

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Booklet, Autograph, John Robinson, (S) Circus
1927 and other years into the 30s, Awesome, Newspaper Clippings of Circus related events. Circus Scrapbook & Christmas Card,Signed Harry Withers, ca 1930

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Premium List, 1929, Trenton Fair of NJ
Items used as prizes in the midway! Excellent! Right before Black Friday- the Depression

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Album 1900, Ben Hur, the play after
the 1880 novel. See chain link symbol. copyrighted 1900, some tattered edges and damage but believed is complete! Scenes of the play. unstrung!

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Circus, Christmas Card, 1930, to Mr. Harry Withers
Addressed to Roanoke, 1902 Melrose ave. a few blocks from our building. by Roland Butler, 1930, litho printed.


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Christmas Card, Photo, Withers Signature,5x8
unknown date, Of John Robinson's Circus 5x8







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Clippings, 1979 by Mrs. Withers, of Emmett Kelly
Pre Eminent Clown of the day! #EmmittKelly


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Sparks Shows, 1925, 2 Central of Ga.
Show scrip ticket book. 1925

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Show Scrip, Atchison, Topeka, & Sanat Fe RR
2, Sparks Shows, #Sparks Circus, 1925, no tickets left inside!

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Southern Railway System, Scrip Booklets
#John Robinson Circus, 1928, one has some tickets left

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Vest Pocket Map, Rand McNally, South Dakota*
But Iowa Map, Available Railroads Shown, is 1902 #CWarrenBrownattractions

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Circus Ephemera, John Robinson's Circus
IDs for Harry Withers, 1922, 1925 A union card for poster billers.

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Christmas Card, from Robert E. (Bob) Hickey
1930, to his Wife Eda Hickey, no envelope

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Comic Card, 1911, Sparks Circus, of
Harry H. "March" Mack. Press department of Sparks Circus. Is a Christmas Card.

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Blank receipts for Ringling Bros.
World's Greatest Shows, 19 __

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War Ration Card, Harry Withers, 1945
Driving a 1929 Ford, apparently for gas!

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Unused but new tickets, Cullins, Dog & pony show
#LewCullinsCircus, Dog & Pony circus! about 20 or so! Was subject to War Tax, WWII Era. Have you ever had a ticket to a Dog & Pony Show?

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#Johnny J. Jones, 2 ticket books of 5 each
Wartime also. E. Lawrence Phillips . Johnny J. Jones Exposition, "Good for one show and one ride"

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The Howes Great London Shows, 1921
2 sequences of 14 total tickets. presentable at the show door! One has a bottom tear, others mint! #Howesgreatlondonshows


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JohnRobinsonShows, 1920, 23 Tickets-Banner Ad
Banner order, admission tickets, buy a banner ad and get into show,#circusadvertising


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Banner Ad Tickets,John Robinson Circus
2, 1923, near mint-corner dog ear,Harry Withers

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Tickets, Roanoke,7,Maher Field,American Legion
for Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, as Part of Roanoke Fair, 30-s - 40s, for May 17th. He made at least 2 appearances in Roanoke.


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Ad Labels,Glue on like a stamp
2" X 3" John Robinson Shows, These ad ad agents carried these to post anywhere they could? And they had a union affiliation. Unknown Year!

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Lithograph Contract, Jack J. Perry Shows
#JackJPeeryshows. Printed by Columbia Printing Co. Richmond Va. Signed by agent. Admission ticket


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Ticket, Rubin & Cherry Shows
#Rubin&Cherryshows,small tear s

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Window Stamps, 2x3", 12 in all Al G. Barnes
4 ring wild animal circus. self stick with a lick!

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Window Ad Stickers, #Sellsflotocircus
#Circustickets,#Sellsflotocircus,14 in all

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Ad Tickets, 7, James M. Cole Circus,1947
#jamesmcolecircus,Carl B. Sherrod agent

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Photo,Wallendas, Chicago, Atwell Photo
11 x 14" Background of Building and clock almost showing. Wallenda is on her cap! 1940s

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Letter, 1932,Ferrum Training School
To get paid! To Withers, from Benjamin M. Beckham who was the first President of the college. It was a Methodist school. Beckham Signature, #Ferrumcollege, may have been for his kids. Training school existed 1930-31 only.

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Scrapbook, Circus Ephemera
Weight is almost 2 lbs. About 1920s to 70s! Newspaper clippings from all over, Belonged to Withers! no covers or book 40 plus pages,various Circuses. Some Wayne Deel and Roanoke images and clippings also!

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Photos, From old film, done 1978
Unsure of who is who, Hemlock ? Is a location? All circus related.


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Photos, Expense details,for Harry Withers
Circus biller, For parking services in Downtown Roanoke, Parking garage photos, Allrite in front of library, Campbell & Salem Ave . 1955-56,54. Crazy fees for parking in Roanoke in the 50s

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Ringling Bros. Expense Record, 1931
of Mr. E. H. Sears Jr. Believe he was a press agent for Ringling!



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Circus Ephemera-See Images
Old papers, 30s and up! Withers

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Ephemera / Correspondence, 1960s
envelopes and Christmas Cards

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Musical Program, few pages, from 1935
for Music selections for their show, Melbourne Florida, 1935 . Great advertising ads

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Program, Garland Drug #6,Roanoke, 1962
A salute to the American Circus#Roanokeephemera. 2 copies.

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Circus Ephemera, Act List for a show,
John Robinson Shows, Fan application, other

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Program, 1934, New York City This Week
Tourist guide, NY City, Nice

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Ticket, Likely Roanoke, Jimmie Lynch
Death Dodgers show. Irish Horan agent

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Tickets, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, Circus, 5
#Georgematthews, mint, maybe 60s-70s


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Pensylvania Railroad,Timetable/schedule,1929
and Envelope for RR Contract with John Robinson Shows1920_

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Sparks World Famous Shows, Privilege Contracts
6 in all. two are filled out, 1924 and still paying tax for WWI, and 1920

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Sparks Circus, Posting Receipts, for
Merchants who display Circus signs and handbill in their stores or places of business. 9 in all

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Christmas Card, 1925, from Arthur Hopper
to Harry Withers, Rare, was an agent for outdoor advertising for many circuses - Hopper

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Tablet, Expenses, Billed to towns,John Robinson
pad of them from 1920s. for union Bill Posters,

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Ticket, For Postmasters, 1, from 1927
USPS, 1927 "Will not admit 2 gentlemen." For you and your lady!



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Bill Posting Contract, 1925, Sparks Circus
Circus Folks had their hands in everyone's pocket and all pockets !

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Bill Posters Ephemera,Employee Contract,
John Robinson's Circus, contract is signed by Arthur Hopper . several advertising ephemera / paper,tickets, all Ca 1928,#circuspublicity, pretty cool stuff ! Withers, Awesome contract!


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Identification Checks, 1926
consectutive numbers, 9 in all , Are tickets also!

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Railroad Car Tickets, Al G. Barnes
Big 4 Ring Circus, 11 tickets in all. 1/2 of another. 1920s

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Telegrams, Hopper to & Others, Very Interesting
Mr. Withers must have been quite a " Front Man" , 1926, Beckner- 639 Campbell Ave Roanoke

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Helen Wallenda Signature, Sympathy Card
no date found 30s? Sympathy Card, John Wallenda Autograph

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Christmas Greeting, 1930, From the Employees
of the Patrick Henry Hotel in Roanoke Virginia, Mint, 8.5 x 11, Is a lithograph! Awesome ephemera. Manager Signature is Fay M ______? Showing 3 folds on back.

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Tourist Handbill, Peru Indiana
4 folder brochure, The Circus City of the World, 11x17, Ca 1930 Shows A Model Car on Bridge

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Pamphlet, John Ringling Residence & Book
Sarasota Florida, 1975, 2 fold, Home was built in 1926


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Book, Erie Lithographing & Printing, 1924-25
Is a personal schedule or diary or calendar. Daily Travel journal or itinerary . Travelling for Sparks Circus, Maine to Georgia




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Tickets, Ringling Combined Shows, 1931
consecutive from 1931, Complimentary . Press Representative Edward H. Sears tickets 1945& 1946

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Letter & Note, Duffield. Circus Fans group 1978
Subscription to fan club for Harry Withers.

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Book, Written By Himself, P. T Barnum
life of, 1888 is the first printing of the book. Another previously published in 1855. Hard cover, Reasonably Good- Exceptional are the notations , Stolen from and, are at the end of the book instead of the front. These are circus folks as shown! Fro...

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Book, Circus Doctor, 1951, J. Y. Henderson
Harry Withers, 1st printing.

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Book, 1st Edition, 1903
Owned by Harry Withers as of 1910, Lonnkvist Ph.D

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Book 1927, Circus Parade, by Jim Tully
no dust cover. 1st edition

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Book, 5th printing, Barnum, 1924,
Great book! etching illustrations.

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Book, East Lynne, or the Earles Daughter
inscribed in the front and dated 1898. Miss Virginia > Beckner of Montvale Va. American Publishers Corporation.

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Handbill "Jesse James" Show
#JesseJames See all images. Weddington Theatre

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Handbill, 1928, Illinois Central Railroad
tatters, 8 x 18" Schedile in August

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Handbill, 1920s? Georgia Minstrels
Redmond, Either Washington State or Oregon, Is 2 sided, 10 x 26 " May be one of a kind remaining. I can find no reference to this show in any archives!

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The Rarest Photo, From Allrite Parking Garage
3.5 x 3.5, Note: Beside the Patrick Henry Hotel, Of a Filling Station where present day Social Security Building is. Beside it was Former Elks Lodge, soon torn down after Community Hospital Built- stupid gilded eyes of city Fathers and Bureaucrats! I...

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About Circus Posters- please read
All are original versions. some have minor issues. All can be restored and flattened by restorers. AS IS, As Found in this estate. My client was married to a biller / poster, from Roanoke, Mr. Harry Withers. He was in the employed by many circus venu...

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Poster, Circus, 1916, Barnum & Bailey
AS IS , wish they were all better. Years of Travel and moving taken a toll! Real Litho. Strobridge Litho of Cincinatti & New York. Rare Find 23 1/2" X 35"

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Poster, Circus,1970, 100th Anniversary,
#Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, 23 1/2 X35" Litho,

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Circus Poster, 1938
Litho, USA, 23 1/2 x 35" edges, border tear

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Poster, 1975,Circus Bicentennial
23 1/2 x 35" has a tear


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Old Paper Ephemera Is Next
Loads of 1800's, Old letters, Receipts, Bills, Post Cards and other old paper. This is a continuation of an earlier estate Auction closed in January. Great assortment. Civil War and other.



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Receipt, For Roan Cow and Calf $25, 1886
#Samual Davidson, R. Arbuckle

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Letter, Historic, Lynchburg, 1869
Sale of tobacco with payment credit for bees wax which we have shipped, Historic, Lynchburg, Tobacco auction

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Pass, #Slave, Civil War, Railroad Pass
From January 31, 1863, Permit the bearer, Warner Glapell, or Glabill, a slave in the employ of this company in working with me, to pass to, Samuel Davidson at, #Burfords Depot. Signed Thomas D___ of Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. Exceedingly rare

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Interlocutory Decree, 1891, Bedford Clerk of Court
Fees were $2.65 and paid in 1894, Was first entered in 1890, Handwritten


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Receipts and Other, Tombstones, Marble, 1879
To Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad Co, Bedford Star Receipt, 1874, and other

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Bedford County, Receipts
Receipt, 1858, of Thomas Davidson, Tax receipt Bedford Co, 1878, Auction receipt, 1887, Road fine, 1876, Aunspaugh & Claytor, 1878, Many extra pieces not pictured

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Receipt for, Fine Walnut Coffin, 1877
James M. Carder & Son, Liberty Virginia. Meredith Davidson was the first settler in Flukes / Blue Ridge Springs, coming from Kentucky.

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Receipt, 1876, Bonsack's Va, of Bonsack & Kiser
For cloth and thread. Bonsack Grocer, General Store. Not the Doctor J. Bonsack.

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Hand Bill, Lee's Tobacco Warehouse, 1893
Has a tear, other Lynchburg and Liberty VA tobacco receipts, also Danville

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Bond, Confederate States of America, March 1864
S. Davidson, $100 Bond, Lynchburg Office, #Confederate, from box of family papers, Flukes VA

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Lease, For House, 1892, $10/mo
Handwritten, very interesting terminology

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Agreement, AM & O Railroad Co, 1872
Free access to spring to lay piping, shall be placed at least 24" below the land surface, 1872, Witnessed by Gordan W. Hopkins

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Letter, Envelope, Canceled Stamp, Postmark , Big L
#Big Lick, Franklin County to Ms. Davidson (a lady called Joe) Bereavement Letter, concerning Alice Carney. We have never seen a Big Lick postmark, very rare. Between 1874 and 1882

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Rent Receipt, of Meredith Davidson, 1847 &
Rent receipt By Nancy Ewing and two letters. One is 1839 concerning receiving .50 per cord of wood cut after Christmas. 1858 receipt. Have found and added two more receipts for rent paid to A.M. Ewing, Ewing Plantation. One is 1844, other is 1847. To...

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Letter, Hardys Ford, Franklin VA, 1882, Hand Cance
Hand canceled stamp to Mr. Samuel Davidson at Bufordsville, VA. Near Liberty in Bedford Co. Letter and envelope.

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Letter and Envelope, VA & TN Railroad
To Mr. June Davidson, 1856. Has some tears. Rare #railroad history

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Assorted Receipts, 1870's-1911
One is 1856. One is 1847 and others.

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Receipt, Slave Tax, 1855
To the Sheriff of Bedford. #slave

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Letter, Civil War, Sept 8, 1863, from Monroe Co VA
Monroe Co Va is before West Virginia broke away from the confederacy. Excellent. No envelope. From Abner Howell to Nancy and Sam Davidson. "But the good part of it is the Yank's got a pretty decent lashing" A description of a battle in Monroe and our...

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Letter, Autographed by Paul C. Edmonds, 52nd Congr
52nd Congress to Samuel Davidson. July 1892.

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Letter and Envelope, Gish's Mills-Vinton Va
To Fluke's Post Office. Two letters to Samuel Davidson. Bulls Eye Postmark cancelled. 1873 from Fanklin County. Also includes an 1871 letter and an 1893 letter from Brubaker's Farm Virginia.

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Letter and Envelope Written From Gish's Mill
Franklin County Va. November 20, 1872. Mailed at Gish's. Bulls eye cancellation but stamp is missing. Additional letter from 1873, To Nannie Davidson From Vesta Alice Carney.

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Envelope, East River Depot
Near East River Mountain Tunnel on I77. Apparently a stop on the Railroad? See link.


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Envelope Cancellation, Liberty Post Office
With star cancellation. To Blue Ridge Springs. Late 1800's. #Postmark

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Assorted Receipts, 1840's-1860's
General Goods, Parish Levies, #Billheads.

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Letter, J.H. Marsteller, 1902
This Company eventually moved to Franklin Road. Maker of Monuments, Tombstones and Statuary. #RoanokeHistory

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Tobacco and Other Related Receipts
Postcard mailers, bills etc. 1860's-1890's.

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Assortment of Wedding, Birth & Grad Announcements
1916, 1919, Troutville High School Class of 1934, Montvale High School 1924. MANY MANY others!

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Letters, Envelopes & Other Assorted Paper
Bedford, Lynchburg, Blue Ridge Springs and more. 1860, 1868, 1870, 1875, 855 etc.


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Variety of Old Paper
1868, 1853, 1857 Lynchburg Postmark, 1856 clothing payment, R. V. Pierce, M.D. flyer with one dollar coupon, The Lynchburg Republican 1870 subscription receipt, Dr. Chas. W. Button receipt 1871.


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Pre-Civil War, 91st Regiment VA Militia, fine rec.
Receipt for a fine for failing to attend the regimental muster. Exceedingly rare piece of paper! #Virginiamilitia, Clerk of the 91st Regiment for .75 cents. Sam Davidson Jr. 1847. The State Militia of Virginia document!

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Civil War Exemption from Confederate Service
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Lynchburg March 1864 for Joshua Davidson who was employed as a manager for the VA and TN RR. #Confederacy Joshua Davidson.

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Rare Reinstatement Proclamation, May 25, 1865
As a citizen of The United States of America. Civil War soldiers had to be reinstated as citizens of The United States. Lynchburg Virginia. Exceedingly rare!!

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Payment Receipt, 25 Jars Jam, J. Bonsack, Other
Signed by Jacob Bonsack in 1852 for $3.12. Other handwritten receipts from 1836, and more. Fluke's, Bonsack and Bedford Co area. I believe the jam was made by Eliza who was at least a servant in the Davidson household! Based on many other things I h...

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Cancelled Postage, Postmarks and Envelopes
Blue Ridge Springs, Flukes and other.

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Stamps, Postcards and Other
Color cards and advertisements. Poor Man's Dyes Business card from Blue Ridge Springs and more! See images. The Fluke family may have been the First German Settlers of our area?

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Receipts from R.B. Claytor and Co. 1883-84
With transportation references. Believed to be the same Claytor family from the railroad.


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"Jacob Bonsack" Statement, Note the footer
March 7th 1888, "Unless I hear from you by the inst. I will take the Liberty of drawing on you at days sight for the above amount"

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Letter, Virginia & Tennessee Railroad,1864
Concerning 2 "Negroes" I expect every overseer of the Confederacy or Company. ______,Cannot decipher . November 7th of 1864.

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Letter, Written from Wolf Creek, Vinton
Near the Falling Creek Subdivision outside of Vinton, Reference written to Mom And Dad, by Eunice Howell whose husband or Dad was earlier referenced as the Confederate Soldier at camp Crossroads, Near Monterey Va. Addressed to Abner Howell who was in...

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Antique Advertising pieces, art, booklets
Clarks Thread, Harkers in Lynchburg

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Bill from "Peaks of Otter" 1856
to Mr. Joshua Davidson, from V. Horsley, for May 4th purchase of shoes, ribbon, and a suit- For $9.50 to Goose Creek- Montvale location!

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Civil War era, Bill to Samuel
Davidson . Another bill to Meridith Davidson, 1929 who was the first settler of the Davidson Family to Flukes, 1823- around 1879. Bill is for Work he did for Michael Fisher acct.

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Note, From Soldier, CSA, no remnant
Apparently sent to the Davidson Family. They divided their battle flag among the company when captured before Surrendering to the Union Iron Brigade! Battle of Reams’ Station on the Weldon Railroad The regiment took and occupied Federal earthworks...

184
Railroad Mail, From Tye River Depot
Letter had contained $45 for payment on Account, from J.J. Cundiff to Samuel Davidson, December 19th, 1877. Sent by Train

185
Assorted Letters, 1869 Confession of guilt
from Lawrenceburg Ky, ,mst are to Nannie Davidson[,from Cove Virginia, most all are 1800s,

186
Confederate Bond of $200, In Support of the CSA
Confederacy, Original, Not a sham, March 1864, From Samuel Davidson

187
Civil War Letter, from Abner & E Howell
The same Abner Howell, who was Confederate Soldier mention in a previous Letter. Has noted about politicians in Tennessee preaching of Neutrality in the Civil War warning them of being tarred and feathered! Very Interesting Read ! Talks about the Uni...

188
Bedford History, 1867, Tax of .05, Special Levy
To raise $3000 for the Poor House, A tax on all males 16 years and older. Pristine Condition, from Mr. Thomas Davidson

189
Hand Written, Fence Notice,Quitclaim,Seal
Payment for deed. Davidson. Warning not to install a fence but rather remove what is there! 1874 & 1875. And receipt for one Brown Mare, for $35 in 1876

190
Assortment of 1800s receipts, Awesome
Bedford and communities, personal and business. One from Capt. Fairfax, one from 1854,1846,


192
Rare, Reference to Ewing Plantation
See Link, Believed in Fluks, Bot. County. For rent, $40.67 from Meridith Davidson. He was the first settler at Flukes, Dates to 1849 and maybe rented his land there! For the years rent. They did sell to the Confederate Cause. ! See chain link symbols...

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Confederate, Exemption from Service to
Samuel Davidson, March 11th, 1863, From General Superintendants Office, Lynchburg. By the Railroad

194
Old Roanoke Real Estate Co. Stras-Walton
agent W A Pedigo, Other receipts of local interest. Postal Receipt from Blue Ridge Springs.$1.25 for making a cradle in 1852, $20 for 50 bushels of corn, Letter from Liberty in 1874,2000# of plaster in 1858

195
Group of Envelopes and old postmarks
Bufords depot, Montvale, other lost community post offices.

196
Rare Postmark, Flukes, 1873
This was near the end of Flukes post office. Became Blue Ridge Springs in 1874, Great #bullseye, postmark. Fluke was one of the early 19th century German Settlers of the area.

197
Envelope & Letter, 1904, High Constable of
Roanoke, Asking Mr. Davidson to come sign a deed.



200
Believed 1880s Litho of Virginia Seal
old damage, with a business card of Samuel Goggin that was with it! 10 x 10" .

201
Confederate Service Exemption
Hand written but referencing the correct printed forms used. April 13th 1863. From Enrolling Officer! IN Bedford Va.

202
Scarce, Lynch's Tobacco Warehouse, 1891
Almanac, complete book ! Nice old advertising.

203
Newspaper, Bedford Index, 1889
has been folded and in this old box of paper for well over 100 years, Interesting Read

204
Letter, From Cove, Va. see link
to Nannie Davidson, From Mr. E. O. Vinyard, of Vinton, Dec. 27, 1900, Gloucester County.

205
Proof, One of the Lost Towns of Bedford, Lisbon
Tax receipt of the town of Lisbon. 1872 . Property value of .18 cents,From Thomas Davidson

206
Fine, Virginia Militia, Failure to Muster, .75
the second one found. 1847, To Joshua Davidson who did ultimately serve in the CSA,

207
Taxing for being a Male, Bedford County
Civil War Rate was $12 for free male, Range was $1 per free male to $125 in other years. Taxed for being free as well

208
Early Small Receipts, Davidson Family
During the Civil War also. 1851,1861,1876, 1859, 1882, 1869,1844,

209
Letters to Nannie, Interesting
Nannie, the sister, aunt,cousin, Mama, other friends.

210
Deed,1885, Hand Written, 1885
to settle a suit of St. Clair vs St. Clair. Bought by Nannie Davidson. Sold at Public Auction, 32 acres for $60.80. Amazing.

211
Rare Post Office, Coopers Cove, 1872
From Alice Carney to her uncle, Samuel Davidson, She talks of her school work. The road in coopers cove divides Roanoke & Franklin County, They had a store, one room school, and Cannery there. "My old Stomping grounds, The Church remains, Abe and Cha...


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Sale Bill, Executors Sale, to settle estate of
Meridith Davidson, of late. Meridith was the first settler. In 1878. The 8th of Jan. Has hand written legal description and other technical details. Between Bufords, Blue Ridge Springs in the Goose Creek Valley on the Southwest Waters, 142 1/2 acres....

214
Antique, Billheads, from Other Businesses
and Merchants he did business with.

215

216
Tax Receipts, Treasurer of Bedford, 1800s
Sometimes taxes were collected by the Sheriff

217
Antique Cancelled Stamps, envelopes
Flukes and other, 2 are early 1900s


219
Power of Attorney, The Estate of Robert St. Clair
and his wife of Bedford Co. George is in Missouri, who is the son. Rhoda St. Clair is the Mother,deceased also. With Seal, 1882.

220
Antique Tax Receipts, 1858,other
Mr. Samuel Davidson apparently was a plasterer. Many old 1800s receipts for tons of plaster are throughout.


222
Tobacco & Other billheads, Some hand Written
1860s-1870s , one tax stamp of 1869, other

223
Documents of Lisbon Township, Bedford Co.
One of the Lost Neighbor hoods, one is 1858, 1874, 1873,

224
Receipts for Clothes, Shoes,Molasses
and other everyday necessities. 1857. Molasses was 35 cents per gallon,1853, 1849,

225
All Jacob Bonsack Papers, of Bonsacks,
off 460 near rt 604 presently. Bonsack Cemetery is there.

226
Letter, of 1825,
Meridith Davidson to Peter Flukes who ran the PO There at Flukes. Meridith arrived at that location in 1823.

227
Large Group of receipts, 1800s
For work done by Mr. Samuel Davidson, and items and goods he purchased. from 1851

228
Logging Letter, Lumber, wood
letter is 1866, Still notes they are logging about 50 Miles from the " Yankees" . One letter is 1827

229
Last Group, Letters and Other
others not pictured.







236
Necklace, 48" Murano art glass beads
Beautiful, hand strung and tied.


238
Brooches, Figural , nice
bug, butterfly, Horseshoe


240
Pierced Earrings, 5 pair,
14K plate or GF backs in another image


242




246
Vinton Fire Department, Money Clip, Pocket Badge
Frank W. Spradlin. Is not a police badge! Read

247
WWI or II, Sweetheart Necklace, Crossed Cannons
on Mother of Pearl, 1/20 10K , Locket







254
Sterling Cross, Sterling Necklace w pearl
800 German pendant, Sterling earring



257
Necklaces
Crystal one could be gold?





262
Sarah Coventry Limited Edition, 1976
Bicentennial Year, Cross, $145.00 on Etsy, See Chain link symbol at lot number!






268


270
Overhead Light Fixture,
UL Approved, union made in Spain, 24" T and can be adjusted. Brass



273
Basket & Tray
Basket is home made ceramics. Tray is 13 x 19" Is Marked

274
Jade ? Fruit and Grapes,
apple,peach, pear

275
Bird Figurines, Fine Porcelain, E&R
Set, Ma,Pa,Baby, Golden Crown brand

276




280
Germany, Porcelain Angels, 5, About 5" T
West Germany, very nice, A Band of Angels

281
Angels, 2 1/4-3 1/4
2 are Napco, Kissing Pair, tiny ones are Germany

282
Centerpiece & Candleholders
Candlestands are Japan

283
Hand Bell,
contemporary brass,

284
Wooden Car Model
Jewelry Box I believe, steering wheel missing! 24" L X 8 1/2" Wide

285
Carousel 17 x 14,
Turns, have not figured out the lights?

286
Art, Watercolor, Signed, 14 x 16
Quite Beautiful, 8 of 10, Great antique frame. Lily?

287
Spring Maidens, 20 x 24, Very Old I Believe!
Printed in Germany, Nice presentation!

288
Souvenir Spoon rack
One small wood loss on bottom row!

289

290
Italy,Cat, 7" Tall
tiny ear nic


292
Ceramic Christmas Tree
needs a few lights 16" Tall


294
Virginia Metal Crafters, 1945, Mold or decor!
Candy or cookie mold. Wall Plaque or ? From an old mold used in the Bake shop at Williamsburg.


296
Basket, Laundry, Blue Ridge Springs
31" x 21 1/2" Wide, x 19" Tall to top of handle, few issues but awesome.

297
Clocks, Made in Germany, not running
Brass one is overwound and tiny pendulum is missing. Brass one is just cool

298
Cat's Meow, 4 pieces
Ryman Auditorium, Montvale School

299
Church Plate, 1902, English Mush Cup,Adams
Adams of England, West Virginia Plate,


301
Vintage Oil Lamp, 21" Tall
These came from Davidson Farm, Villamont, Are older versions!

302
Table or Window Lamp, Spain, 17"
Spain, UL, Brass, Nice in a window ledge!





307
Grandfather Clock, Germany
Colonial, 83" Tall, Finial has been glued, Pendulum stick maybe cracked. Likely runs ! 17.5" Wide, 11" front to back!


309
Lighted Curio Cabinet
With 4 glass shelves and mirrored back 72Tx18.5x11D

310
Block Front Low Boy
30x30x18D, two drawers, dove tailed

311
Fern Stand with Marble Top
Made in Taiwan, legs are a little loose.


313
American Drew, Chest of Drawers
54 1/2 x 38" Wide x 19 1/2" small nics on top. Quality Chest

314
Thomasville, Armoire ?, Great Vintage, 1972 chest
Appears as a man's chest. 62 1/2"T x 42" Wide x 21. Very Nice, 70s likely!

315
Dining Table, 6 Chairs, & China Cupboard
Cupboard, other images soon. Likely is cherry! The staves that support table leaves are missing, we are looking for them. Nice set! total length is 95 inches x 42" Wide. leaves are 21 1/2" X 42" Each. Table is 56" with leaves down. Overall very nice...


317
Small Bakers & Wine Stand
60" Tall x 18" Wide x 9 1/2"

318
Cherry Dresser, Mirror, 80" Tall x 57 x 19
Needs some love. Top Surface needs a refinish. Is American Drew. Shows wear!

319
Vintage Post Cards, great oldies, 30s-50s
Northern flood images of 1927, 20 in all and an excellent group!


321
Badge,Lodge, Fidelity Lodge No. 30, Roanoke
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Ship Builders, Is between 1892 and maybe 1910?

322
Whitehead & Hoag, Lodge Badge,
Same as 321, Roanoke, Va. Fidelity Lodge, Between 1892 And maybe 1910.

323
Marksman BB .177,Pistol, Imperial Skinner
Knife is Imperial Wildcat Skinner, USA, stainless, Firing mechanism works.


325
Water pitcher, Pagoda, Staffordshire
England, Crown, 7 .25" T

326
Lenox, Fostoria, Fine Crystal
Crystal S&P, Americana C&S, ring dish, Mount Vernon travel ash tray.


328
Collector Spoons, .835 & .925
one is sterling. .49 ozt. Holland & Germany

329
Collector Spoon, .880, 2 are .100
Marked Antiko 100. 1.035 ozt. Espana, 2 are Germany






335
USA, Stoneware Bowl, Depression Bowl
Stoneware or Pottery ? 9"


337




341
New, Harris Cutting torch, model 62-3
Heavy Duty Junk Yard Style Cutting torch, with new tip, box has one end damage, Old School Quality with Burning tip.

342
"Windsor" by Ridgeway Staffordshire, 1978
See images for counts, 170 Pieces Total, Nice, maybe a few nics we missed! AS IS

343
Depression Era Glass, Philbee, Madrid? O
Others, Refrigerator dish also! 8 Candlewick punch cups, Nice group!

344
Cakestand, Top is Princess House,
Unsure if this is a correct match but very nice!



347
End of The War, Magazines, Yank, Stars & Stripes
Yank is July 8th 1945, Stars and Stripes is May 8 1945

348
Painting, OOC, Vintage Frame, no signature
Frame size is 21 x 25" . Maybe signed under frame! Very old stretcher, Davidson Farm

349
"Emmitt Kelly" Memorial Litho, Signed Evi Kelly
Another signature I cannot read 9270/9900,Limited Edition of the famous clown! 21 x 24" Frame size !

350
Christmas Goodies
Glass or crystal beads and safety pin lighted tree-works. Other





355


357
Satsuma Pottery Egg Display 17" T
With Stand. Made in China, A very vintage piece !

358
EAPG, 2 Star of David Serving Bowls, other pieces
Heavy pressed glass pitcher and Table Milk. 2 10 3/4" Bowls


360
Royal Copenhagen &, Selection of Plates,
2 small, others 6-8" Includes West Germany & Japan Also!

361
Royal Copenhagen, One is 1945
one is 1928, one of 1946



364
Baby Dish,2 Child's Cup plates,
Dish is Germany porcelain



367
Fireplace Heater, Working , 20" L x 14"T
Nice air heater. Sears and Roebuck, 1988,still heating.

368
Spice jars, vase, Japan
Otagiri & Imperial on spice jars






374

375
Book, Bedford County, Bicentennial, 1954
2 centuries of Bedford School days !


377
Box of Books, some great titles
"The Bedford Boys" WWII, Valley of the dolls, Other great books.



380
Office Organizer, small cabinet
for letters and other personal papers



383

384
P. Buckley Moss, Rural Heritage
27 x 20 Double Signed, #166 / 1000, 1989, Framed and matted.




388
Pfaltzgraff Tureen
Really Nice covered dish, casserole.







395
Set of Dishes, Germany Lyric
Furstenburg Germany, 1986 67 pieces



398
Chanel, Paris, Green Coat with Fur Cuffs
Size 16 (L-XL), International Ladies Workers Union made, Hand painted lining. two small holes from ?

399

400

401
Baccini, Faux Leather Coat
Size PXL (Petite Extra Large)

402
Avanti Coat
Size 14-16

403
Calderon Coat
100% Pure wool with fur collar. Size Large

404
Damselle NY, Faux Fur Jacket
100% Polyester, Size Large

405
Fenway Coat
Size Large

406

407
Stoles by Harmon Fur Farms, Mink
Made in Christiansburg, VA. Two stoles total.

408
Bergdorf Goodman Coat
Approx size: Medium-Large



411
Chargers, Two, Turkey, 12" and 15"
Decorative ONLY, By MMA


413
Two Bowls, Appear From Turkey, Both Redware
Small one has a small chip. 10 & 14" Diameter





418
Magna Cart, 2 Wheel , folds up
Folds up, space saver, very compact.

419
Basket of Tablecloths, Other linen Types
Nice Hearth basket, nice things



422
Safe, Mosler, 17 x 22 x 18" D
Former teller safe, Is open but do not have combination. Bring lifting help. We have on dollie ! Bank Quality

423




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12
Bracelet, Butterfly Brooch,
Appears as some silver, unsure of content but nice work ! no marks


14
Charm, 1970, VPI
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, no marks




17
Magazine, 1933, Ringling Bros. Golden Jubilee
loose spine, torn back. Loaded with older History of Ringling Bros.

18
Circus, Showfolks of Sarasota, 78 Yearbook
Magazine style booklet, autograph page inside.

19
Circus Showfolks, 1978 Honoring Karl Wallenda
Artist is Ninette Parker ,#Wallenda Photo,

20
Comic,Ringling Bros, Skippy & Bum
I would rate an 8.5, age discolor, undated, Great Circus Art


22
Photo, 11x14". Jack Earle, Major Mite, is pre 1952
Circus Performers, by H. A. Atwell Studio in Chicago He passed in 1952, 7'7" Was tallest man alive! See chain link symbol for reference,#Jack Earle

23
Photo, 11x14, Clown Troupe, Who?
Also an Atwell Photo. small rolled corners, edges. One is Arthur Plunkett. #H.A.Atwell. We cannot find this image in any archives. Atwell autograph appears over the photo.

24
Photo, 8x10, Pat Valdo
Director of Performance!

25
Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey 1907 & earlier
Train Route book. Complete. Is for 5 years showing. Overall VG for over 100 years old.

26
Booklet,The Greatest Show on Earth, 1935
some damage to back & upper Corner. Book #31

27
Magazine, Barnum & Bailey, 10 cent, 1935
comic book style & Size, complete book. 8.5 IMO- In My Opinion, Interior leaf loose, others OK,92 pages,

28
Magazine, 1936,Circus, G. Barnes
Litho cover, great color advertising pages, #Al G Barnescircus, 46 Pages

29
Booklet, Autograph, John Robinson, (S) Circus
1927 and other years into the 30s, Awesome, Newspaper Clippings of Circus related events. Circus Scrapbook & Christmas Card,Signed Harry Withers, ca 1930

30
Premium List, 1929, Trenton Fair of NJ
Items used as prizes in the midway! Excellent! Right before Black Friday- the Depression

31
Album 1900, Ben Hur, the play after
the 1880 novel. See chain link symbol. copyrighted 1900, some tattered edges and damage but believed is complete! Scenes of the play. unstrung!

32
Circus, Christmas Card, 1930, to Mr. Harry Withers
Addressed to Roanoke, 1902 Melrose ave. a few blocks from our building. by Roland Butler, 1930, litho printed.


34
Christmas Card, Photo, Withers Signature,5x8
unknown date, Of John Robinson's Circus 5x8







41
Clippings, 1979 by Mrs. Withers, of Emmett Kelly
Pre Eminent Clown of the day! #EmmittKelly


43
Sparks Shows, 1925, 2 Central of Ga.
Show scrip ticket book. 1925

44

45
Show Scrip, Atchison, Topeka, & Sanat Fe RR
2, Sparks Shows, #Sparks Circus, 1925, no tickets left inside!

46
Southern Railway System, Scrip Booklets
#John Robinson Circus, 1928, one has some tickets left

47
Vest Pocket Map, Rand McNally, South Dakota*
But Iowa Map, Available Railroads Shown, is 1902 #CWarrenBrownattractions

48
Circus Ephemera, John Robinson's Circus
IDs for Harry Withers, 1922, 1925 A union card for poster billers.

49
Christmas Card, from Robert E. (Bob) Hickey
1930, to his Wife Eda Hickey, no envelope

50
Comic Card, 1911, Sparks Circus, of
Harry H. "March" Mack. Press department of Sparks Circus. Is a Christmas Card.

51
Blank receipts for Ringling Bros.
World's Greatest Shows, 19 __

52
War Ration Card, Harry Withers, 1945
Driving a 1929 Ford, apparently for gas!

53
Unused but new tickets, Cullins, Dog & pony show
#LewCullinsCircus, Dog & Pony circus! about 20 or so! Was subject to War Tax, WWII Era. Have you ever had a ticket to a Dog & Pony Show?

54
#Johnny J. Jones, 2 ticket books of 5 each
Wartime also. E. Lawrence Phillips . Johnny J. Jones Exposition, "Good for one show and one ride"

55
The Howes Great London Shows, 1921
2 sequences of 14 total tickets. presentable at the show door! One has a bottom tear, others mint! #Howesgreatlondonshows


57
JohnRobinsonShows, 1920, 23 Tickets-Banner Ad
Banner order, admission tickets, buy a banner ad and get into show,#circusadvertising


59
Banner Ad Tickets,John Robinson Circus
2, 1923, near mint-corner dog ear,Harry Withers

60
Tickets, Roanoke,7,Maher Field,American Legion
for Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, as Part of Roanoke Fair, 30-s - 40s, for May 17th. He made at least 2 appearances in Roanoke.


62
Ad Labels,Glue on like a stamp
2" X 3" John Robinson Shows, These ad ad agents carried these to post anywhere they could? And they had a union affiliation. Unknown Year!

63
Lithograph Contract, Jack J. Perry Shows
#JackJPeeryshows. Printed by Columbia Printing Co. Richmond Va. Signed by agent. Admission ticket


65
Ticket, Rubin & Cherry Shows
#Rubin&Cherryshows,small tear s

66
Window Stamps, 2x3", 12 in all Al G. Barnes
4 ring wild animal circus. self stick with a lick!

67
Window Ad Stickers, #Sellsflotocircus
#Circustickets,#Sellsflotocircus,14 in all

68
Ad Tickets, 7, James M. Cole Circus,1947
#jamesmcolecircus,Carl B. Sherrod agent

69
Photo,Wallendas, Chicago, Atwell Photo
11 x 14" Background of Building and clock almost showing. Wallenda is on her cap! 1940s

70
Letter, 1932,Ferrum Training School
To get paid! To Withers, from Benjamin M. Beckham who was the first President of the college. It was a Methodist school. Beckham Signature, #Ferrumcollege, may have been for his kids. Training school existed 1930-31 only.

71
Scrapbook, Circus Ephemera
Weight is almost 2 lbs. About 1920s to 70s! Newspaper clippings from all over, Belonged to Withers! no covers or book 40 plus pages,various Circuses. Some Wayne Deel and Roanoke images and clippings also!

72
Photos, From old film, done 1978
Unsure of who is who, Hemlock ? Is a location? All circus related.


74
Photos, Expense details,for Harry Withers
Circus biller, For parking services in Downtown Roanoke, Parking garage photos, Allrite in front of library, Campbell & Salem Ave . 1955-56,54. Crazy fees for parking in Roanoke in the 50s

75
Ringling Bros. Expense Record, 1931
of Mr. E. H. Sears Jr. Believe he was a press agent for Ringling!



78
Circus Ephemera-See Images
Old papers, 30s and up! Withers

79
Ephemera / Correspondence, 1960s
envelopes and Christmas Cards

80
Musical Program, few pages, from 1935
for Music selections for their show, Melbourne Florida, 1935 . Great advertising ads

81
Program, Garland Drug #6,Roanoke, 1962
A salute to the American Circus#Roanokeephemera. 2 copies.

82
Circus Ephemera, Act List for a show,
John Robinson Shows, Fan application, other

83
Program, 1934, New York City This Week
Tourist guide, NY City, Nice

84
Ticket, Likely Roanoke, Jimmie Lynch
Death Dodgers show. Irish Horan agent

85
Tickets, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, Circus, 5
#Georgematthews, mint, maybe 60s-70s


87
Pensylvania Railroad,Timetable/schedule,1929
and Envelope for RR Contract with John Robinson Shows1920_

88
Sparks World Famous Shows, Privilege Contracts
6 in all. two are filled out, 1924 and still paying tax for WWI, and 1920

89
Sparks Circus, Posting Receipts, for
Merchants who display Circus signs and handbill in their stores or places of business. 9 in all

90
Christmas Card, 1925, from Arthur Hopper
to Harry Withers, Rare, was an agent for outdoor advertising for many circuses - Hopper

91
Tablet, Expenses, Billed to towns,John Robinson
pad of them from 1920s. for union Bill Posters,

92
Ticket, For Postmasters, 1, from 1927
USPS, 1927 "Will not admit 2 gentlemen." For you and your lady!



95
Bill Posting Contract, 1925, Sparks Circus
Circus Folks had their hands in everyone's pocket and all pockets !

96
Bill Posters Ephemera,Employee Contract,
John Robinson's Circus, contract is signed by Arthur Hopper . several advertising ephemera / paper,tickets, all Ca 1928,#circuspublicity, pretty cool stuff ! Withers, Awesome contract!


98
Identification Checks, 1926
consectutive numbers, 9 in all , Are tickets also!

99
Railroad Car Tickets, Al G. Barnes
Big 4 Ring Circus, 11 tickets in all. 1/2 of another. 1920s

100



103
Telegrams, Hopper to & Others, Very Interesting
Mr. Withers must have been quite a " Front Man" , 1926, Beckner- 639 Campbell Ave Roanoke

104
Helen Wallenda Signature, Sympathy Card
no date found 30s? Sympathy Card, John Wallenda Autograph

105
Christmas Greeting, 1930, From the Employees
of the Patrick Henry Hotel in Roanoke Virginia, Mint, 8.5 x 11, Is a lithograph! Awesome ephemera. Manager Signature is Fay M ______? Showing 3 folds on back.

106
Tourist Handbill, Peru Indiana
4 folder brochure, The Circus City of the World, 11x17, Ca 1930 Shows A Model Car on Bridge

107
Pamphlet, John Ringling Residence & Book
Sarasota Florida, 1975, 2 fold, Home was built in 1926


109
Book, Erie Lithographing & Printing, 1924-25
Is a personal schedule or diary or calendar. Daily Travel journal or itinerary . Travelling for Sparks Circus, Maine to Georgia




113
Tickets, Ringling Combined Shows, 1931
consecutive from 1931, Complimentary . Press Representative Edward H. Sears tickets 1945& 1946

114
Letter & Note, Duffield. Circus Fans group 1978
Subscription to fan club for Harry Withers.

115
Book, Written By Himself, P. T Barnum
life of, 1888 is the first printing of the book. Another previously published in 1855. Hard cover, Reasonably Good- Exceptional are the notations , Stolen from and, are at the end of the book instead of the front. These are circus folks as shown! Fro...

116
Book, Circus Doctor, 1951, J. Y. Henderson
Harry Withers, 1st printing.

117
Book, 1st Edition, 1903
Owned by Harry Withers as of 1910, Lonnkvist Ph.D

118
Book 1927, Circus Parade, by Jim Tully
no dust cover. 1st edition

119
Book, 5th printing, Barnum, 1924,
Great book! etching illustrations.

120
Book, East Lynne, or the Earles Daughter
inscribed in the front and dated 1898. Miss Virginia > Beckner of Montvale Va. American Publishers Corporation.

121
Handbill "Jesse James" Show
#JesseJames See all images. Weddington Theatre

122
Handbill, 1928, Illinois Central Railroad
tatters, 8 x 18" Schedile in August

123
Handbill, 1920s? Georgia Minstrels
Redmond, Either Washington State or Oregon, Is 2 sided, 10 x 26 " May be one of a kind remaining. I can find no reference to this show in any archives!

124
The Rarest Photo, From Allrite Parking Garage
3.5 x 3.5, Note: Beside the Patrick Henry Hotel, Of a Filling Station where present day Social Security Building is. Beside it was Former Elks Lodge, soon torn down after Community Hospital Built- stupid gilded eyes of city Fathers and Bureaucrats! I...

124
About Circus Posters- please read
All are original versions. some have minor issues. All can be restored and flattened by restorers. AS IS, As Found in this estate. My client was married to a biller / poster, from Roanoke, Mr. Harry Withers. He was in the employed by many circus venu...

125
Poster, Circus, 1916, Barnum & Bailey
AS IS , wish they were all better. Years of Travel and moving taken a toll! Real Litho. Strobridge Litho of Cincinatti & New York. Rare Find 23 1/2" X 35"

126
Poster, Circus,1970, 100th Anniversary,
#Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, 23 1/2 X35" Litho,

127

128
Circus Poster, 1938
Litho, USA, 23 1/2 x 35" edges, border tear

129
Poster, 1975,Circus Bicentennial
23 1/2 x 35" has a tear


131

132

132
Old Paper Ephemera Is Next
Loads of 1800's, Old letters, Receipts, Bills, Post Cards and other old paper. This is a continuation of an earlier estate Auction closed in January. Great assortment. Civil War and other.



135
Receipt, For Roan Cow and Calf $25, 1886
#Samual Davidson, R. Arbuckle

136
Letter, Historic, Lynchburg, 1869
Sale of tobacco with payment credit for bees wax which we have shipped, Historic, Lynchburg, Tobacco auction

137
Pass, #Slave, Civil War, Railroad Pass
From January 31, 1863, Permit the bearer, Warner Glapell, or Glabill, a slave in the employ of this company in working with me, to pass to, Samuel Davidson at, #Burfords Depot. Signed Thomas D___ of Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. Exceedingly rare

138
Interlocutory Decree, 1891, Bedford Clerk of Court
Fees were $2.65 and paid in 1894, Was first entered in 1890, Handwritten


140
Receipts and Other, Tombstones, Marble, 1879
To Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad Co, Bedford Star Receipt, 1874, and other

141
Bedford County, Receipts
Receipt, 1858, of Thomas Davidson, Tax receipt Bedford Co, 1878, Auction receipt, 1887, Road fine, 1876, Aunspaugh & Claytor, 1878, Many extra pieces not pictured

142
Receipt for, Fine Walnut Coffin, 1877
James M. Carder & Son, Liberty Virginia. Meredith Davidson was the first settler in Flukes / Blue Ridge Springs, coming from Kentucky.

143
Receipt, 1876, Bonsack's Va, of Bonsack & Kiser
For cloth and thread. Bonsack Grocer, General Store. Not the Doctor J. Bonsack.

144
Hand Bill, Lee's Tobacco Warehouse, 1893
Has a tear, other Lynchburg and Liberty VA tobacco receipts, also Danville

145
Bond, Confederate States of America, March 1864
S. Davidson, $100 Bond, Lynchburg Office, #Confederate, from box of family papers, Flukes VA

146
Lease, For House, 1892, $10/mo
Handwritten, very interesting terminology

147
Agreement, AM & O Railroad Co, 1872
Free access to spring to lay piping, shall be placed at least 24" below the land surface, 1872, Witnessed by Gordan W. Hopkins

148
Letter, Envelope, Canceled Stamp, Postmark , Big L
#Big Lick, Franklin County to Ms. Davidson (a lady called Joe) Bereavement Letter, concerning Alice Carney. We have never seen a Big Lick postmark, very rare. Between 1874 and 1882

149
Rent Receipt, of Meredith Davidson, 1847 &
Rent receipt By Nancy Ewing and two letters. One is 1839 concerning receiving .50 per cord of wood cut after Christmas. 1858 receipt. Have found and added two more receipts for rent paid to A.M. Ewing, Ewing Plantation. One is 1844, other is 1847. To...

150
Letter, Hardys Ford, Franklin VA, 1882, Hand Cance
Hand canceled stamp to Mr. Samuel Davidson at Bufordsville, VA. Near Liberty in Bedford Co. Letter and envelope.

151
Letter and Envelope, VA & TN Railroad
To Mr. June Davidson, 1856. Has some tears. Rare #railroad history

152
Assorted Receipts, 1870's-1911
One is 1856. One is 1847 and others.

153
Receipt, Slave Tax, 1855
To the Sheriff of Bedford. #slave

154
Letter, Civil War, Sept 8, 1863, from Monroe Co VA
Monroe Co Va is before West Virginia broke away from the confederacy. Excellent. No envelope. From Abner Howell to Nancy and Sam Davidson. "But the good part of it is the Yank's got a pretty decent lashing" A description of a battle in Monroe and our...

155
Letter, Autographed by Paul C. Edmonds, 52nd Congr
52nd Congress to Samuel Davidson. July 1892.

156
Letter and Envelope, Gish's Mills-Vinton Va
To Fluke's Post Office. Two letters to Samuel Davidson. Bulls Eye Postmark cancelled. 1873 from Fanklin County. Also includes an 1871 letter and an 1893 letter from Brubaker's Farm Virginia.

157
Letter and Envelope Written From Gish's Mill
Franklin County Va. November 20, 1872. Mailed at Gish's. Bulls eye cancellation but stamp is missing. Additional letter from 1873, To Nannie Davidson From Vesta Alice Carney.

158
Envelope, East River Depot
Near East River Mountain Tunnel on I77. Apparently a stop on the Railroad? See link.


160
Envelope Cancellation, Liberty Post Office
With star cancellation. To Blue Ridge Springs. Late 1800's. #Postmark

161
Assorted Receipts, 1840's-1860's
General Goods, Parish Levies, #Billheads.

162
Letter, J.H. Marsteller, 1902
This Company eventually moved to Franklin Road. Maker of Monuments, Tombstones and Statuary. #RoanokeHistory

163
Tobacco and Other Related Receipts
Postcard mailers, bills etc. 1860's-1890's.

164
Assortment of Wedding, Birth & Grad Announcements
1916, 1919, Troutville High School Class of 1934, Montvale High School 1924. MANY MANY others!

165
Letters, Envelopes & Other Assorted Paper
Bedford, Lynchburg, Blue Ridge Springs and more. 1860, 1868, 1870, 1875, 855 etc.


167
Variety of Old Paper
1868, 1853, 1857 Lynchburg Postmark, 1856 clothing payment, R. V. Pierce, M.D. flyer with one dollar coupon, The Lynchburg Republican 1870 subscription receipt, Dr. Chas. W. Button receipt 1871.


169
Pre-Civil War, 91st Regiment VA Militia, fine rec.
Receipt for a fine for failing to attend the regimental muster. Exceedingly rare piece of paper! #Virginiamilitia, Clerk of the 91st Regiment for .75 cents. Sam Davidson Jr. 1847. The State Militia of Virginia document!

170
Civil War Exemption from Confederate Service
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Lynchburg March 1864 for Joshua Davidson who was employed as a manager for the VA and TN RR. #Confederacy Joshua Davidson.

171
Rare Reinstatement Proclamation, May 25, 1865
As a citizen of The United States of America. Civil War soldiers had to be reinstated as citizens of The United States. Lynchburg Virginia. Exceedingly rare!!

172
Payment Receipt, 25 Jars Jam, J. Bonsack, Other
Signed by Jacob Bonsack in 1852 for $3.12. Other handwritten receipts from 1836, and more. Fluke's, Bonsack and Bedford Co area. I believe the jam was made by Eliza who was at least a servant in the Davidson household! Based on many other things I h...

173
Cancelled Postage, Postmarks and Envelopes
Blue Ridge Springs, Flukes and other.

174
Stamps, Postcards and Other
Color cards and advertisements. Poor Man's Dyes Business card from Blue Ridge Springs and more! See images. The Fluke family may have been the First German Settlers of our area?

175
Receipts from R.B. Claytor and Co. 1883-84
With transportation references. Believed to be the same Claytor family from the railroad.


177
"Jacob Bonsack" Statement, Note the footer
March 7th 1888, "Unless I hear from you by the inst. I will take the Liberty of drawing on you at days sight for the above amount"

178
Letter, Virginia & Tennessee Railroad,1864
Concerning 2 "Negroes" I expect every overseer of the Confederacy or Company. ______,Cannot decipher . November 7th of 1864.

179
Letter, Written from Wolf Creek, Vinton
Near the Falling Creek Subdivision outside of Vinton, Reference written to Mom And Dad, by Eunice Howell whose husband or Dad was earlier referenced as the Confederate Soldier at camp Crossroads, Near Monterey Va. Addressed to Abner Howell who was in...

180
Antique Advertising pieces, art, booklets
Clarks Thread, Harkers in Lynchburg

181
Bill from "Peaks of Otter" 1856
to Mr. Joshua Davidson, from V. Horsley, for May 4th purchase of shoes, ribbon, and a suit- For $9.50 to Goose Creek- Montvale location!

182
Civil War era, Bill to Samuel
Davidson . Another bill to Meridith Davidson, 1929 who was the first settler of the Davidson Family to Flukes, 1823- around 1879. Bill is for Work he did for Michael Fisher acct.

183
Note, From Soldier, CSA, no remnant
Apparently sent to the Davidson Family. They divided their battle flag among the company when captured before Surrendering to the Union Iron Brigade! Battle of Reams’ Station on the Weldon Railroad The regiment took and occupied Federal earthworks...

184
Railroad Mail, From Tye River Depot
Letter had contained $45 for payment on Account, from J.J. Cundiff to Samuel Davidson, December 19th, 1877. Sent by Train

185
Assorted Letters, 1869 Confession of guilt
from Lawrenceburg Ky, ,mst are to Nannie Davidson[,from Cove Virginia, most all are 1800s,

186
Confederate Bond of $200, In Support of the CSA
Confederacy, Original, Not a sham, March 1864, From Samuel Davidson

187
Civil War Letter, from Abner & E Howell
The same Abner Howell, who was Confederate Soldier mention in a previous Letter. Has noted about politicians in Tennessee preaching of Neutrality in the Civil War warning them of being tarred and feathered! Very Interesting Read ! Talks about the Uni...

188
Bedford History, 1867, Tax of .05, Special Levy
To raise $3000 for the Poor House, A tax on all males 16 years and older. Pristine Condition, from Mr. Thomas Davidson

189
Hand Written, Fence Notice,Quitclaim,Seal
Payment for deed. Davidson. Warning not to install a fence but rather remove what is there! 1874 & 1875. And receipt for one Brown Mare, for $35 in 1876

190
Assortment of 1800s receipts, Awesome
Bedford and communities, personal and business. One from Capt. Fairfax, one from 1854,1846,


192
Rare, Reference to Ewing Plantation
See Link, Believed in Fluks, Bot. County. For rent, $40.67 from Meridith Davidson. He was the first settler at Flukes, Dates to 1849 and maybe rented his land there! For the years rent. They did sell to the Confederate Cause. ! See chain link symbols...

193
Confederate, Exemption from Service to
Samuel Davidson, March 11th, 1863, From General Superintendants Office, Lynchburg. By the Railroad

194
Old Roanoke Real Estate Co. Stras-Walton
agent W A Pedigo, Other receipts of local interest. Postal Receipt from Blue Ridge Springs.$1.25 for making a cradle in 1852, $20 for 50 bushels of corn, Letter from Liberty in 1874,2000# of plaster in 1858

195
Group of Envelopes and old postmarks
Bufords depot, Montvale, other lost community post offices.

196
Rare Postmark, Flukes, 1873
This was near the end of Flukes post office. Became Blue Ridge Springs in 1874, Great #bullseye, postmark. Fluke was one of the early 19th century German Settlers of the area.

197
Envelope & Letter, 1904, High Constable of
Roanoke, Asking Mr. Davidson to come sign a deed.



200
Believed 1880s Litho of Virginia Seal
old damage, with a business card of Samuel Goggin that was with it! 10 x 10" .

201
Confederate Service Exemption
Hand written but referencing the correct printed forms used. April 13th 1863. From Enrolling Officer! IN Bedford Va.

202
Scarce, Lynch's Tobacco Warehouse, 1891
Almanac, complete book ! Nice old advertising.

203
Newspaper, Bedford Index, 1889
has been folded and in this old box of paper for well over 100 years, Interesting Read

204
Letter, From Cove, Va. see link
to Nannie Davidson, From Mr. E. O. Vinyard, of Vinton, Dec. 27, 1900, Gloucester County.

205
Proof, One of the Lost Towns of Bedford, Lisbon
Tax receipt of the town of Lisbon. 1872 . Property value of .18 cents,From Thomas Davidson

206
Fine, Virginia Militia, Failure to Muster, .75
the second one found. 1847, To Joshua Davidson who did ultimately serve in the CSA,

207
Taxing for being a Male, Bedford County
Civil War Rate was $12 for free male, Range was $1 per free male to $125 in other years. Taxed for being free as well

208
Early Small Receipts, Davidson Family
During the Civil War also. 1851,1861,1876, 1859, 1882, 1869,1844,

209
Letters to Nannie, Interesting
Nannie, the sister, aunt,cousin, Mama, other friends.

210
Deed,1885, Hand Written, 1885
to settle a suit of St. Clair vs St. Clair. Bought by Nannie Davidson. Sold at Public Auction, 32 acres for $60.80. Amazing.

211
Rare Post Office, Coopers Cove, 1872
From Alice Carney to her uncle, Samuel Davidson, She talks of her school work. The road in coopers cove divides Roanoke & Franklin County, They had a store, one room school, and Cannery there. "My old Stomping grounds, The Church remains, Abe and Cha...


213
Sale Bill, Executors Sale, to settle estate of
Meridith Davidson, of late. Meridith was the first settler. In 1878. The 8th of Jan. Has hand written legal description and other technical details. Between Bufords, Blue Ridge Springs in the Goose Creek Valley on the Southwest Waters, 142 1/2 acres....

214
Antique, Billheads, from Other Businesses
and Merchants he did business with.

215

216
Tax Receipts, Treasurer of Bedford, 1800s
Sometimes taxes were collected by the Sheriff

217
Antique Cancelled Stamps, envelopes
Flukes and other, 2 are early 1900s


219
Power of Attorney, The Estate of Robert St. Clair
and his wife of Bedford Co. George is in Missouri, who is the son. Rhoda St. Clair is the Mother,deceased also. With Seal, 1882.

220
Antique Tax Receipts, 1858,other
Mr. Samuel Davidson apparently was a plasterer. Many old 1800s receipts for tons of plaster are throughout.


222
Tobacco & Other billheads, Some hand Written
1860s-1870s , one tax stamp of 1869, other

223
Documents of Lisbon Township, Bedford Co.
One of the Lost Neighbor hoods, one is 1858, 1874, 1873,

224
Receipts for Clothes, Shoes,Molasses
and other everyday necessities. 1857. Molasses was 35 cents per gallon,1853, 1849,

225
All Jacob Bonsack Papers, of Bonsacks,
off 460 near rt 604 presently. Bonsack Cemetery is there.

226
Letter, of 1825,
Meridith Davidson to Peter Flukes who ran the PO There at Flukes. Meridith arrived at that location in 1823.

227
Large Group of receipts, 1800s
For work done by Mr. Samuel Davidson, and items and goods he purchased. from 1851

228
Logging Letter, Lumber, wood
letter is 1866, Still notes they are logging about 50 Miles from the " Yankees" . One letter is 1827

229
Last Group, Letters and Other
others not pictured.







236
Necklace, 48" Murano art glass beads
Beautiful, hand strung and tied.


238
Brooches, Figural , nice
bug, butterfly, Horseshoe


240
Pierced Earrings, 5 pair,
14K plate or GF backs in another image


242




246
Vinton Fire Department, Money Clip, Pocket Badge
Frank W. Spradlin. Is not a police badge! Read

247
WWI or II, Sweetheart Necklace, Crossed Cannons
on Mother of Pearl, 1/20 10K , Locket







254
Sterling Cross, Sterling Necklace w pearl
800 German pendant, Sterling earring



257
Necklaces
Crystal one could be gold?





262
Sarah Coventry Limited Edition, 1976
Bicentennial Year, Cross, $145.00 on Etsy, See Chain link symbol at lot number!






268


270
Overhead Light Fixture,
UL Approved, union made in Spain, 24" T and can be adjusted. Brass



273
Basket & Tray
Basket is home made ceramics. Tray is 13 x 19" Is Marked

274
Jade ? Fruit and Grapes,
apple,peach, pear

275
Bird Figurines, Fine Porcelain, E&R
Set, Ma,Pa,Baby, Golden Crown brand

276




280
Germany, Porcelain Angels, 5, About 5" T
West Germany, very nice, A Band of Angels

281
Angels, 2 1/4-3 1/4
2 are Napco, Kissing Pair, tiny ones are Germany

282
Centerpiece & Candleholders
Candlestands are Japan

283
Hand Bell,
contemporary brass,

284
Wooden Car Model
Jewelry Box I believe, steering wheel missing! 24" L X 8 1/2" Wide

285
Carousel 17 x 14,
Turns, have not figured out the lights?

286
Art, Watercolor, Signed, 14 x 16
Quite Beautiful, 8 of 10, Great antique frame. Lily?

287
Spring Maidens, 20 x 24, Very Old I Believe!
Printed in Germany, Nice presentation!

288
Souvenir Spoon rack
One small wood loss on bottom row!

289

290
Italy,Cat, 7" Tall
tiny ear nic


292
Ceramic Christmas Tree
needs a few lights 16" Tall


294
Virginia Metal Crafters, 1945, Mold or decor!
Candy or cookie mold. Wall Plaque or ? From an old mold used in the Bake shop at Williamsburg.


296
Basket, Laundry, Blue Ridge Springs
31" x 21 1/2" Wide, x 19" Tall to top of handle, few issues but awesome.

297
Clocks, Made in Germany, not running
Brass one is overwound and tiny pendulum is missing. Brass one is just cool

298
Cat's Meow, 4 pieces
Ryman Auditorium, Montvale School

299
Church Plate, 1902, English Mush Cup,Adams
Adams of England, West Virginia Plate,


301
Vintage Oil Lamp, 21" Tall
These came from Davidson Farm, Villamont, Are older versions!

302
Table or Window Lamp, Spain, 17"
Spain, UL, Brass, Nice in a window ledge!





307
Grandfather Clock, Germany
Colonial, 83" Tall, Finial has been glued, Pendulum stick maybe cracked. Likely runs ! 17.5" Wide, 11" front to back!


309
Lighted Curio Cabinet
With 4 glass shelves and mirrored back 72Tx18.5x11D

310
Block Front Low Boy
30x30x18D, two drawers, dove tailed

311
Fern Stand with Marble Top
Made in Taiwan, legs are a little loose.


313
American Drew, Chest of Drawers
54 1/2 x 38" Wide x 19 1/2" small nics on top. Quality Chest

314
Thomasville, Armoire ?, Great Vintage, 1972 chest
Appears as a man's chest. 62 1/2"T x 42" Wide x 21. Very Nice, 70s likely!

315
Dining Table, 6 Chairs, & China Cupboard
Cupboard, other images soon. Likely is cherry! The staves that support table leaves are missing, we are looking for them. Nice set! total length is 95 inches x 42" Wide. leaves are 21 1/2" X 42" Each. Table is 56" with leaves down. Overall very nice...


317
Small Bakers & Wine Stand
60" Tall x 18" Wide x 9 1/2"

318
Cherry Dresser, Mirror, 80" Tall x 57 x 19
Needs some love. Top Surface needs a refinish. Is American Drew. Shows wear!

319
Vintage Post Cards, great oldies, 30s-50s
Northern flood images of 1927, 20 in all and an excellent group!


321
Badge,Lodge, Fidelity Lodge No. 30, Roanoke
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Ship Builders, Is between 1892 and maybe 1910?

322
Whitehead & Hoag, Lodge Badge,
Same as 321, Roanoke, Va. Fidelity Lodge, Between 1892 And maybe 1910.

323
Marksman BB .177,Pistol, Imperial Skinner
Knife is Imperial Wildcat Skinner, USA, stainless, Firing mechanism works.


325
Water pitcher, Pagoda, Staffordshire
England, Crown, 7 .25" T

326
Lenox, Fostoria, Fine Crystal
Crystal S&P, Americana C&S, ring dish, Mount Vernon travel ash tray.


328
Collector Spoons, .835 & .925
one is sterling. .49 ozt. Holland & Germany

329
Collector Spoon, .880, 2 are .100
Marked Antiko 100. 1.035 ozt. Espana, 2 are Germany






335
USA, Stoneware Bowl, Depression Bowl
Stoneware or Pottery ? 9"


337




341
New, Harris Cutting torch, model 62-3
Heavy Duty Junk Yard Style Cutting torch, with new tip, box has one end damage, Old School Quality with Burning tip.

342
"Windsor" by Ridgeway Staffordshire, 1978
See images for counts, 170 Pieces Total, Nice, maybe a few nics we missed! AS IS

343
Depression Era Glass, Philbee, Madrid? O
Others, Refrigerator dish also! 8 Candlewick punch cups, Nice group!

344
Cakestand, Top is Princess House,
Unsure if this is a correct match but very nice!



347
End of The War, Magazines, Yank, Stars & Stripes
Yank is July 8th 1945, Stars and Stripes is May 8 1945

348
Painting, OOC, Vintage Frame, no signature
Frame size is 21 x 25" . Maybe signed under frame! Very old stretcher, Davidson Farm

349
"Emmitt Kelly" Memorial Litho, Signed Evi Kelly
Another signature I cannot read 9270/9900,Limited Edition of the famous clown! 21 x 24" Frame size !

350
Christmas Goodies
Glass or crystal beads and safety pin lighted tree-works. Other





355


357
Satsuma Pottery Egg Display 17" T
With Stand. Made in China, A very vintage piece !

358
EAPG, 2 Star of David Serving Bowls, other pieces
Heavy pressed glass pitcher and Table Milk. 2 10 3/4" Bowls


360
Royal Copenhagen &, Selection of Plates,
2 small, others 6-8" Includes West Germany & Japan Also!

361
Royal Copenhagen, One is 1945
one is 1928, one of 1946



364
Baby Dish,2 Child's Cup plates,
Dish is Germany porcelain



367
Fireplace Heater, Working , 20" L x 14"T
Nice air heater. Sears and Roebuck, 1988,still heating.

368
Spice jars, vase, Japan
Otagiri & Imperial on spice jars






374

375
Book, Bedford County, Bicentennial, 1954
2 centuries of Bedford School days !


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Box of Books, some great titles
"The Bedford Boys" WWII, Valley of the dolls, Other great books.



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Office Organizer, small cabinet
for letters and other personal papers



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P. Buckley Moss, Rural Heritage
27 x 20 Double Signed, #166 / 1000, 1989, Framed and matted.




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Pfaltzgraff Tureen
Really Nice covered dish, casserole.







395
Set of Dishes, Germany Lyric
Furstenburg Germany, 1986 67 pieces



398
Chanel, Paris, Green Coat with Fur Cuffs
Size 16 (L-XL), International Ladies Workers Union made, Hand painted lining. two small holes from ?

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Baccini, Faux Leather Coat
Size PXL (Petite Extra Large)

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Avanti Coat
Size 14-16

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Calderon Coat
100% Pure wool with fur collar. Size Large

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Damselle NY, Faux Fur Jacket
100% Polyester, Size Large

405
Fenway Coat
Size Large

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Stoles by Harmon Fur Farms, Mink
Made in Christiansburg, VA. Two stoles total.

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Bergdorf Goodman Coat
Approx size: Medium-Large



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Chargers, Two, Turkey, 12" and 15"
Decorative ONLY, By MMA


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Two Bowls, Appear From Turkey, Both Redware
Small one has a small chip. 10 & 14" Diameter





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Magna Cart, 2 Wheel , folds up
Folds up, space saver, very compact.

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Basket of Tablecloths, Other linen Types
Nice Hearth basket, nice things



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Safe, Mosler, 17 x 22 x 18" D
Former teller safe, Is open but do not have combination. Bring lifting help. We have on dollie ! Bank Quality

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Major Estate, Fine, Old, Rare, Old Paper,Circus
 Online Only Auction
Sale Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Monday Mar 19
Bidding Ends: Tuesday Apr 10
Sale Location

Roanoke, VA 24017
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Images Soon, More Furniture,Dining Set,Dishes, Old Paper, Ephemera from Old Davidson Farm at Villamont, Circus books,paper,posters,ephemera,photos. All Items in Garage. No downstairs to carry out. Fine Ridgeway Clock. Some more great items, Second Auction for this family. Some Jewelry, More may be added soon. Many extraordinary items, #Circus#Circushistory#Circusephemera,#Cirsusphotos,#Circusdocuments#Circusart Is a continuation of Major Estate auction in January. Rare Civil War Letter, Camp Crossroads,Confederate, Train pass for a slave in 1865, Rare,1865, Rebel reinstatement back in to the United States of America after supporting the rebel cause. Condederate Bond-Bedford, Great Vintage Real Litho Circus Posters and much more. #Satsuma Egg shaped Globe #Designer Coats, #Chanel, Paris,#Furs

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Session Two, Circus,Paper,Other,
CSA, Rare postmarks, Confederate letter,Citizen reinstatement certificate for Confederate supporter. Jewelry, Other great vintage items. All Has been moved to our space at 2550 Shenandoah ave. 24017

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ALL Items Sold AS IS-Read all notices,see images
no exceptions, visit Open House on Monday April 9th from 3-5:30 to view your interests

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Tuesday evening April 10th, 2018 EDT. Pickup is Wednesday April 11th from 1-5:30 PM. No alternate dates. No early checkouts. Bring helpers for large or heavy items. Pickup address is 2550 Shenandoah Ave. NW 24017

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Shipping will happen on Monday April 16th
For shipping requests please email auctioneer to tommy@tommywagnerauctions.com. This is the easiest way for us to process. Please do not call! There will be $7 fee for handling. + Postage and insurance as needed. And for special packaging.

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Pickup is Wednesday April 11th, 1-5:30
Your goods belong to you at the conclusion of the bidding process. Come and Get Them. NO Alternate dates. Be there!

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Open House! Please read! is at Building, 2550
Open House is at 2550 Shenandoah for the best viewing. Is Monday April 9th from 3-5:30. All items have been moved to our space on Shenandoah Ave.

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Please Read ALL notices, descriptions,helps,View
All images, Read Terms & Conditions. ALL Sales are final. Bidding is a contract, understand this. Any more veiled threats from anyone may result in a civil action- Yes some few have done this.

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#Auctionswork#onlinebidding#onlyat auction

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Bracelet, Butterfly Brooch,
Appears as some silver, unsure of content but nice work ! no marks

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Charm, 1970, VPI
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, no marks

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Magazine, 1933, Ringling Bros. Golden Jubilee
loose spine, torn back. Loaded with older History of Ringling Bros.

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Circus, Showfolks of Sarasota, 78 Yearbook
Magazine style booklet, autograph page inside.

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Circus Showfolks, 1978 Honoring Karl Wallenda
Artist is Ninette Parker ,#Wallenda Photo,

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Comic,Ringling Bros, Skippy & Bum
I would rate an 8.5, age discolor, undated, Great Circus Art

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Photo, 11x14". Jack Earle, Major Mite, is pre 1952
Circus Performers, by H. A. Atwell Studio in Chicago He passed in 1952, 7'7" Was tallest man alive! See chain link symbol for reference,#Jack Earle

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Photo, 11x14, Clown Troupe, Who?
Also an Atwell Photo. small rolled corners, edges. One is Arthur Plunkett. #H.A.Atwell. We cannot find this image in any archives. Atwell autograph appears over the photo.

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Photo, 8x10, Pat Valdo
Director of Performance!

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Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey 1907 & earlier
Train Route book. Complete. Is for 5 years showing. Overall VG for over 100 years old.

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Booklet,The Greatest Show on Earth, 1935
some damage to back & upper Corner. Book #31

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Magazine, Barnum & Bailey, 10 cent, 1935
comic book style & Size, complete book. 8.5 IMO- In My Opinion, Interior leaf loose, others OK,92 pages,

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Magazine, 1936,Circus, G. Barnes
Litho cover, great color advertising pages, #Al G Barnescircus, 46 Pages

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Booklet, Autograph, John Robinson, (S) Circus
1927 and other years into the 30s, Awesome, Newspaper Clippings of Circus related events. Circus Scrapbook & Christmas Card,Signed Harry Withers, ca 1930

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Premium List, 1929, Trenton Fair of NJ
Items used as prizes in the midway! Excellent! Right before Black Friday- the Depression

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Album 1900, Ben Hur, the play after
the 1880 novel. See chain link symbol. copyrighted 1900, some tattered edges and damage but believed is complete! Scenes of the play. unstrung!

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Circus, Christmas Card, 1930, to Mr. Harry Withers
Addressed to Roanoke, 1902 Melrose ave. a few blocks from our building. by Roland Butler, 1930, litho printed.

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Christmas Card, Photo, Withers Signature,5x8
unknown date, Of John Robinson's Circus 5x8

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Clippings, 1979 by Mrs. Withers, of Emmett Kelly
Pre Eminent Clown of the day! #EmmittKelly

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Sparks Shows, 1925, 2 Central of Ga.
Show scrip ticket book. 1925

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Show Scrip, Atchison, Topeka, & Sanat Fe RR
2, Sparks Shows, #Sparks Circus, 1925, no tickets left inside!

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Southern Railway System, Scrip Booklets
#John Robinson Circus, 1928, one has some tickets left

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Vest Pocket Map, Rand McNally, South Dakota*
But Iowa Map, Available Railroads Shown, is 1902 #CWarrenBrownattractions

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Circus Ephemera, John Robinson's Circus
IDs for Harry Withers, 1922, 1925 A union card for poster billers.

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Christmas Card, from Robert E. (Bob) Hickey
1930, to his Wife Eda Hickey, no envelope

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Comic Card, 1911, Sparks Circus, of
Harry H. "March" Mack. Press department of Sparks Circus. Is a Christmas Card.

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Blank receipts for Ringling Bros.
World's Greatest Shows, 19 __

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War Ration Card, Harry Withers, 1945
Driving a 1929 Ford, apparently for gas!

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Unused but new tickets, Cullins, Dog & pony show
#LewCullinsCircus, Dog & Pony circus! about 20 or so! Was subject to War Tax, WWII Era. Have you ever had a ticket to a Dog & Pony Show?

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#Johnny J. Jones, 2 ticket books of 5 each
Wartime also. E. Lawrence Phillips . Johnny J. Jones Exposition, "Good for one show and one ride"

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The Howes Great London Shows, 1921
2 sequences of 14 total tickets. presentable at the show door! One has a bottom tear, others mint! #Howesgreatlondonshows

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JohnRobinsonShows, 1920, 23 Tickets-Banner Ad
Banner order, admission tickets, buy a banner ad and get into show,#circusadvertising

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Banner Ad Tickets,John Robinson Circus
2, 1923, near mint-corner dog ear,Harry Withers

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Tickets, Roanoke,7,Maher Field,American Legion
for Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, as Part of Roanoke Fair, 30-s - 40s, for May 17th. He made at least 2 appearances in Roanoke.

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Ad Labels,Glue on like a stamp
2" X 3" John Robinson Shows, These ad ad agents carried these to post anywhere they could? And they had a union affiliation. Unknown Year!

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Lithograph Contract, Jack J. Perry Shows
#JackJPeeryshows. Printed by Columbia Printing Co. Richmond Va. Signed by agent. Admission ticket

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Ticket, Rubin & Cherry Shows
#Rubin&Cherryshows,small tear s

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Window Stamps, 2x3", 12 in all Al G. Barnes
4 ring wild animal circus. self stick with a lick!

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Window Ad Stickers, #Sellsflotocircus
#Circustickets,#Sellsflotocircus,14 in all

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Ad Tickets, 7, James M. Cole Circus,1947
#jamesmcolecircus,Carl B. Sherrod agent

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Photo,Wallendas, Chicago, Atwell Photo
11 x 14" Background of Building and clock almost showing. Wallenda is on her cap! 1940s

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Letter, 1932,Ferrum Training School
To get paid! To Withers, from Benjamin M. Beckham who was the first President of the college. It was a Methodist school. Beckham Signature, #Ferrumcollege, may have been for his kids. Training school existed 1930-31 only.

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Scrapbook, Circus Ephemera
Weight is almost 2 lbs. About 1920s to 70s! Newspaper clippings from all over, Belonged to Withers! no covers or book 40 plus pages,various Circuses. Some Wayne Deel and Roanoke images and clippings also!

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Photos, From old film, done 1978
Unsure of who is who, Hemlock ? Is a location? All circus related.

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Photos, Expense details,for Harry Withers
Circus biller, For parking services in Downtown Roanoke, Parking garage photos, Allrite in front of library, Campbell & Salem Ave . 1955-56,54. Crazy fees for parking in Roanoke in the 50s

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Ringling Bros. Expense Record, 1931
of Mr. E. H. Sears Jr. Believe he was a press agent for Ringling!

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Circus Ephemera-See Images
Old papers, 30s and up! Withers

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Ephemera / Correspondence, 1960s
envelopes and Christmas Cards

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Musical Program, few pages, from 1935
for Music selections for their show, Melbourne Florida, 1935 . Great advertising ads

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Program, Garland Drug #6,Roanoke, 1962
A salute to the American Circus#Roanokeephemera. 2 copies.

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Circus Ephemera, Act List for a show,
John Robinson Shows, Fan application, other

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Program, 1934, New York City This Week
Tourist guide, NY City, Nice

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Ticket, Likely Roanoke, Jimmie Lynch
Death Dodgers show. Irish Horan agent

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Tickets, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, Circus, 5
#Georgematthews, mint, maybe 60s-70s

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Pensylvania Railroad,Timetable/schedule,1929
and Envelope for RR Contract with John Robinson Shows1920_

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Sparks World Famous Shows, Privilege Contracts
6 in all. two are filled out, 1924 and still paying tax for WWI, and 1920

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Sparks Circus, Posting Receipts, for
Merchants who display Circus signs and handbill in their stores or places of business. 9 in all

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Christmas Card, 1925, from Arthur Hopper
to Harry Withers, Rare, was an agent for outdoor advertising for many circuses - Hopper

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Tablet, Expenses, Billed to towns,John Robinson
pad of them from 1920s. for union Bill Posters,

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Ticket, For Postmasters, 1, from 1927
USPS, 1927 "Will not admit 2 gentlemen." For you and your lady!

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Bill Posting Contract, 1925, Sparks Circus
Circus Folks had their hands in everyone's pocket and all pockets !

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Bill Posters Ephemera,Employee Contract,
John Robinson's Circus, contract is signed by Arthur Hopper . several advertising ephemera / paper,tickets, all Ca 1928,#circuspublicity, pretty cool stuff ! Withers, Awesome contract!

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Identification Checks, 1926
consectutive numbers, 9 in all , Are tickets also!

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Railroad Car Tickets, Al G. Barnes
Big 4 Ring Circus, 11 tickets in all. 1/2 of another. 1920s

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Telegrams, Hopper to & Others, Very Interesting
Mr. Withers must have been quite a " Front Man" , 1926, Beckner- 639 Campbell Ave Roanoke

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Helen Wallenda Signature, Sympathy Card
no date found 30s? Sympathy Card, John Wallenda Autograph

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Christmas Greeting, 1930, From the Employees
of the Patrick Henry Hotel in Roanoke Virginia, Mint, 8.5 x 11, Is a lithograph! Awesome ephemera. Manager Signature is Fay M ______? Showing 3 folds on back.

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Tourist Handbill, Peru Indiana
4 folder brochure, The Circus City of the World, 11x17, Ca 1930 Shows A Model Car on Bridge

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Pamphlet, John Ringling Residence & Book
Sarasota Florida, 1975, 2 fold, Home was built in 1926

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Book, Erie Lithographing & Printing, 1924-25
Is a personal schedule or diary or calendar. Daily Travel journal or itinerary . Travelling for Sparks Circus, Maine to Georgia

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Tickets, Ringling Combined Shows, 1931
consecutive from 1931, Complimentary . Press Representative Edward H. Sears tickets 1945& 1946

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Letter & Note, Duffield. Circus Fans group 1978
Subscription to fan club for Harry Withers.

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Book, Written By Himself, P. T Barnum
life of, 1888 is the first printing of the book. Another previously published in 1855. Hard cover, Reasonably Good- Exceptional are the notations , Stolen from and, are at the end of the book instead of the front. These are circus folks as shown! Fro...

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Book, Circus Doctor, 1951, J. Y. Henderson
Harry Withers, 1st printing.

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Book, 1st Edition, 1903
Owned by Harry Withers as of 1910, Lonnkvist Ph.D

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Book 1927, Circus Parade, by Jim Tully
no dust cover. 1st edition

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Book, 5th printing, Barnum, 1924,
Great book! etching illustrations.

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Book, East Lynne, or the Earles Daughter
inscribed in the front and dated 1898. Miss Virginia > Beckner of Montvale Va. American Publishers Corporation.

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Handbill "Jesse James" Show
#JesseJames See all images. Weddington Theatre

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Handbill, 1928, Illinois Central Railroad
tatters, 8 x 18" Schedile in August

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Handbill, 1920s? Georgia Minstrels
Redmond, Either Washington State or Oregon, Is 2 sided, 10 x 26 " May be one of a kind remaining. I can find no reference to this show in any archives!

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The Rarest Photo, From Allrite Parking Garage
3.5 x 3.5, Note: Beside the Patrick Henry Hotel, Of a Filling Station where present day Social Security Building is. Beside it was Former Elks Lodge, soon torn down after Community Hospital Built- stupid gilded eyes of city Fathers and Bureaucrats! I...

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About Circus Posters- please read
All are original versions. some have minor issues. All can be restored and flattened by restorers. AS IS, As Found in this estate. My client was married to a biller / poster, from Roanoke, Mr. Harry Withers. He was in the employed by many circus venu...

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Poster, Circus, 1916, Barnum & Bailey
AS IS , wish they were all better. Years of Travel and moving taken a toll! Real Litho. Strobridge Litho of Cincinatti & New York. Rare Find 23 1/2" X 35"

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Poster, Circus,1970, 100th Anniversary,
#Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, 23 1/2 X35" Litho,

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Circus Poster, 1938
Litho, USA, 23 1/2 x 35" edges, border tear

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Poster, 1975,Circus Bicentennial
23 1/2 x 35" has a tear

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Old Paper Ephemera Is Next
Loads of 1800's, Old letters, Receipts, Bills, Post Cards and other old paper. This is a continuation of an earlier estate Auction closed in January. Great assortment. Civil War and other.

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Receipt, For Roan Cow and Calf $25, 1886
#Samual Davidson, R. Arbuckle

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Letter, Historic, Lynchburg, 1869
Sale of tobacco with payment credit for bees wax which we have shipped, Historic, Lynchburg, Tobacco auction

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Pass, #Slave, Civil War, Railroad Pass
From January 31, 1863, Permit the bearer, Warner Glapell, or Glabill, a slave in the employ of this company in working with me, to pass to, Samuel Davidson at, #Burfords Depot. Signed Thomas D___ of Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. Exceedingly rare

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Interlocutory Decree, 1891, Bedford Clerk of Court
Fees were $2.65 and paid in 1894, Was first entered in 1890, Handwritten

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Receipts and Other, Tombstones, Marble, 1879
To Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad Co, Bedford Star Receipt, 1874, and other

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Bedford County, Receipts
Receipt, 1858, of Thomas Davidson, Tax receipt Bedford Co, 1878, Auction receipt, 1887, Road fine, 1876, Aunspaugh & Claytor, 1878, Many extra pieces not pictured

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Receipt for, Fine Walnut Coffin, 1877
James M. Carder & Son, Liberty Virginia. Meredith Davidson was the first settler in Flukes / Blue Ridge Springs, coming from Kentucky.

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Receipt, 1876, Bonsack's Va, of Bonsack & Kiser
For cloth and thread. Bonsack Grocer, General Store. Not the Doctor J. Bonsack.

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Hand Bill, Lee's Tobacco Warehouse, 1893
Has a tear, other Lynchburg and Liberty VA tobacco receipts, also Danville

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Bond, Confederate States of America, March 1864
S. Davidson, $100 Bond, Lynchburg Office, #Confederate, from box of family papers, Flukes VA

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Lease, For House, 1892, $10/mo
Handwritten, very interesting terminology

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Agreement, AM & O Railroad Co, 1872
Free access to spring to lay piping, shall be placed at least 24" below the land surface, 1872, Witnessed by Gordan W. Hopkins

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Letter, Envelope, Canceled Stamp, Postmark , Big L
#Big Lick, Franklin County to Ms. Davidson (a lady called Joe) Bereavement Letter, concerning Alice Carney. We have never seen a Big Lick postmark, very rare. Between 1874 and 1882

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Rent Receipt, of Meredith Davidson, 1847 &
Rent receipt By Nancy Ewing and two letters. One is 1839 concerning receiving .50 per cord of wood cut after Christmas. 1858 receipt. Have found and added two more receipts for rent paid to A.M. Ewing, Ewing Plantation. One is 1844, other is 1847. To...

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Letter, Hardys Ford, Franklin VA, 1882, Hand Cance
Hand canceled stamp to Mr. Samuel Davidson at Bufordsville, VA. Near Liberty in Bedford Co. Letter and envelope.

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Letter and Envelope, VA & TN Railroad
To Mr. June Davidson, 1856. Has some tears. Rare #railroad history

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Assorted Receipts, 1870's-1911
One is 1856. One is 1847 and others.

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Receipt, Slave Tax, 1855
To the Sheriff of Bedford. #slave

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Letter, Civil War, Sept 8, 1863, from Monroe Co VA
Monroe Co Va is before West Virginia broke away from the confederacy. Excellent. No envelope. From Abner Howell to Nancy and Sam Davidson. "But the good part of it is the Yank's got a pretty decent lashing" A description of a battle in Monroe and our...

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Letter, Autographed by Paul C. Edmonds, 52nd Congr
52nd Congress to Samuel Davidson. July 1892.

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Letter and Envelope, Gish's Mills-Vinton Va
To Fluke's Post Office. Two letters to Samuel Davidson. Bulls Eye Postmark cancelled. 1873 from Fanklin County. Also includes an 1871 letter and an 1893 letter from Brubaker's Farm Virginia.

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Letter and Envelope Written From Gish's Mill
Franklin County Va. November 20, 1872. Mailed at Gish's. Bulls eye cancellation but stamp is missing. Additional letter from 1873, To Nannie Davidson From Vesta Alice Carney.

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Envelope, East River Depot
Near East River Mountain Tunnel on I77. Apparently a stop on the Railroad? See link.

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Envelope Cancellation, Liberty Post Office
With star cancellation. To Blue Ridge Springs. Late 1800's. #Postmark

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Assorted Receipts, 1840's-1860's
General Goods, Parish Levies, #Billheads.

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Letter, J.H. Marsteller, 1902
This Company eventually moved to Franklin Road. Maker of Monuments, Tombstones and Statuary. #RoanokeHistory

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Tobacco and Other Related Receipts
Postcard mailers, bills etc. 1860's-1890's.

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Assortment of Wedding, Birth & Grad Announcements
1916, 1919, Troutville High School Class of 1934, Montvale High School 1924. MANY MANY others!

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Letters, Envelopes & Other Assorted Paper
Bedford, Lynchburg, Blue Ridge Springs and more. 1860, 1868, 1870, 1875, 855 etc.

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Variety of Old Paper
1868, 1853, 1857 Lynchburg Postmark, 1856 clothing payment, R. V. Pierce, M.D. flyer with one dollar coupon, The Lynchburg Republican 1870 subscription receipt, Dr. Chas. W. Button receipt 1871.

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Pre-Civil War, 91st Regiment VA Militia, fine rec.
Receipt for a fine for failing to attend the regimental muster. Exceedingly rare piece of paper! #Virginiamilitia, Clerk of the 91st Regiment for .75 cents. Sam Davidson Jr. 1847. The State Militia of Virginia document!

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Civil War Exemption from Confederate Service
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Lynchburg March 1864 for Joshua Davidson who was employed as a manager for the VA and TN RR. #Confederacy Joshua Davidson.

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Rare Reinstatement Proclamation, May 25, 1865
As a citizen of The United States of America. Civil War soldiers had to be reinstated as citizens of The United States. Lynchburg Virginia. Exceedingly rare!!

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Payment Receipt, 25 Jars Jam, J. Bonsack, Other
Signed by Jacob Bonsack in 1852 for $3.12. Other handwritten receipts from 1836, and more. Fluke's, Bonsack and Bedford Co area. I believe the jam was made by Eliza who was at least a servant in the Davidson household! Based on many other things I h...

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Cancelled Postage, Postmarks and Envelopes
Blue Ridge Springs, Flukes and other.

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Stamps, Postcards and Other
Color cards and advertisements. Poor Man's Dyes Business card from Blue Ridge Springs and more! See images. The Fluke family may have been the First German Settlers of our area?

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Receipts from R.B. Claytor and Co. 1883-84
With transportation references. Believed to be the same Claytor family from the railroad.

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"Jacob Bonsack" Statement, Note the footer
March 7th 1888, "Unless I hear from you by the inst. I will take the Liberty of drawing on you at days sight for the above amount"

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Letter, Virginia & Tennessee Railroad,1864
Concerning 2 "Negroes" I expect every overseer of the Confederacy or Company. ______,Cannot decipher . November 7th of 1864.

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Letter, Written from Wolf Creek, Vinton
Near the Falling Creek Subdivision outside of Vinton, Reference written to Mom And Dad, by Eunice Howell whose husband or Dad was earlier referenced as the Confederate Soldier at camp Crossroads, Near Monterey Va. Addressed to Abner Howell who was in...

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Antique Advertising pieces, art, booklets
Clarks Thread, Harkers in Lynchburg

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Bill from "Peaks of Otter" 1856
to Mr. Joshua Davidson, from V. Horsley, for May 4th purchase of shoes, ribbon, and a suit- For $9.50 to Goose Creek- Montvale location!

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Civil War era, Bill to Samuel
Davidson . Another bill to Meridith Davidson, 1929 who was the first settler of the Davidson Family to Flukes, 1823- around 1879. Bill is for Work he did for Michael Fisher acct.

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Note, From Soldier, CSA, no remnant
Apparently sent to the Davidson Family. They divided their battle flag among the company when captured before Surrendering to the Union Iron Brigade! Battle of Reams’ Station on the Weldon Railroad The regiment took and occupied Federal earthworks...

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Railroad Mail, From Tye River Depot
Letter had contained $45 for payment on Account, from J.J. Cundiff to Samuel Davidson, December 19th, 1877. Sent by Train

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Assorted Letters, 1869 Confession of guilt
from Lawrenceburg Ky, ,mst are to Nannie Davidson[,from Cove Virginia, most all are 1800s,

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Confederate Bond of $200, In Support of the CSA
Confederacy, Original, Not a sham, March 1864, From Samuel Davidson

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Civil War Letter, from Abner & E Howell
The same Abner Howell, who was Confederate Soldier mention in a previous Letter. Has noted about politicians in Tennessee preaching of Neutrality in the Civil War warning them of being tarred and feathered! Very Interesting Read ! Talks about the Uni...

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Bedford History, 1867, Tax of .05, Special Levy
To raise $3000 for the Poor House, A tax on all males 16 years and older. Pristine Condition, from Mr. Thomas Davidson

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Hand Written, Fence Notice,Quitclaim,Seal
Payment for deed. Davidson. Warning not to install a fence but rather remove what is there! 1874 & 1875. And receipt for one Brown Mare, for $35 in 1876

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Assortment of 1800s receipts, Awesome
Bedford and communities, personal and business. One from Capt. Fairfax, one from 1854,1846,

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Rare, Reference to Ewing Plantation
See Link, Believed in Fluks, Bot. County. For rent, $40.67 from Meridith Davidson. He was the first settler at Flukes, Dates to 1849 and maybe rented his land there! For the years rent. They did sell to the Confederate Cause. ! See chain link symbols...

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Confederate, Exemption from Service to
Samuel Davidson, March 11th, 1863, From General Superintendants Office, Lynchburg. By the Railroad

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Old Roanoke Real Estate Co. Stras-Walton
agent W A Pedigo, Other receipts of local interest. Postal Receipt from Blue Ridge Springs.$1.25 for making a cradle in 1852, $20 for 50 bushels of corn, Letter from Liberty in 1874,2000# of plaster in 1858

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Group of Envelopes and old postmarks
Bufords depot, Montvale, other lost community post offices.

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Rare Postmark, Flukes, 1873
This was near the end of Flukes post office. Became Blue Ridge Springs in 1874, Great #bullseye, postmark. Fluke was one of the early 19th century German Settlers of the area.

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Envelope & Letter, 1904, High Constable of
Roanoke, Asking Mr. Davidson to come sign a deed.

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Believed 1880s Litho of Virginia Seal
old damage, with a business card of Samuel Goggin that was with it! 10 x 10" .

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Confederate Service Exemption
Hand written but referencing the correct printed forms used. April 13th 1863. From Enrolling Officer! IN Bedford Va.

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Scarce, Lynch's Tobacco Warehouse, 1891
Almanac, complete book ! Nice old advertising.

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Newspaper, Bedford Index, 1889
has been folded and in this old box of paper for well over 100 years, Interesting Read

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Letter, From Cove, Va. see link
to Nannie Davidson, From Mr. E. O. Vinyard, of Vinton, Dec. 27, 1900, Gloucester County.

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Proof, One of the Lost Towns of Bedford, Lisbon
Tax receipt of the town of Lisbon. 1872 . Property value of .18 cents,From Thomas Davidson

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Fine, Virginia Militia, Failure to Muster, .75
the second one found. 1847, To Joshua Davidson who did ultimately serve in the CSA,

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Taxing for being a Male, Bedford County
Civil War Rate was $12 for free male, Range was $1 per free male to $125 in other years. Taxed for being free as well

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Early Small Receipts, Davidson Family
During the Civil War also. 1851,1861,1876, 1859, 1882, 1869,1844,

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Letters to Nannie, Interesting
Nannie, the sister, aunt,cousin, Mama, other friends.

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Deed,1885, Hand Written, 1885
to settle a suit of St. Clair vs St. Clair. Bought by Nannie Davidson. Sold at Public Auction, 32 acres for $60.80. Amazing.

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Rare Post Office, Coopers Cove, 1872
From Alice Carney to her uncle, Samuel Davidson, She talks of her school work. The road in coopers cove divides Roanoke & Franklin County, They had a store, one room school, and Cannery there. "My old Stomping grounds, The Church remains, Abe and Cha...

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Sale Bill, Executors Sale, to settle estate of
Meridith Davidson, of late. Meridith was the first settler. In 1878. The 8th of Jan. Has hand written legal description and other technical details. Between Bufords, Blue Ridge Springs in the Goose Creek Valley on the Southwest Waters, 142 1/2 acres....

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Antique, Billheads, from Other Businesses
and Merchants he did business with.

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Tax Receipts, Treasurer of Bedford, 1800s
Sometimes taxes were collected by the Sheriff

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Antique Cancelled Stamps, envelopes
Flukes and other, 2 are early 1900s

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Power of Attorney, The Estate of Robert St. Clair
and his wife of Bedford Co. George is in Missouri, who is the son. Rhoda St. Clair is the Mother,deceased also. With Seal, 1882.

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Antique Tax Receipts, 1858,other
Mr. Samuel Davidson apparently was a plasterer. Many old 1800s receipts for tons of plaster are throughout.

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Tobacco & Other billheads, Some hand Written
1860s-1870s , one tax stamp of 1869, other

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Documents of Lisbon Township, Bedford Co.
One of the Lost Neighbor hoods, one is 1858, 1874, 1873,

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Receipts for Clothes, Shoes,Molasses
and other everyday necessities. 1857. Molasses was 35 cents per gallon,1853, 1849,

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All Jacob Bonsack Papers, of Bonsacks,
off 460 near rt 604 presently. Bonsack Cemetery is there.

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Letter, of 1825,
Meridith Davidson to Peter Flukes who ran the PO There at Flukes. Meridith arrived at that location in 1823.

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Large Group of receipts, 1800s
For work done by Mr. Samuel Davidson, and items and goods he purchased. from 1851

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Logging Letter, Lumber, wood
letter is 1866, Still notes they are logging about 50 Miles from the " Yankees" . One letter is 1827

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Last Group, Letters and Other
others not pictured.

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Necklace, 48" Murano art glass beads
Beautiful, hand strung and tied.

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Brooches, Figural , nice
bug, butterfly, Horseshoe

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Pierced Earrings, 5 pair,
14K plate or GF backs in another image

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Vinton Fire Department, Money Clip, Pocket Badge
Frank W. Spradlin. Is not a police badge! Read

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WWI or II, Sweetheart Necklace, Crossed Cannons
on Mother of Pearl, 1/20 10K , Locket

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Sterling Cross, Sterling Necklace w pearl
800 German pendant, Sterling earring

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Necklaces
Crystal one could be gold?

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Sarah Coventry Limited Edition, 1976
Bicentennial Year, Cross, $145.00 on Etsy, See Chain link symbol at lot number!

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Overhead Light Fixture,
UL Approved, union made in Spain, 24" T and can be adjusted. Brass

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Basket & Tray
Basket is home made ceramics. Tray is 13 x 19" Is Marked

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Jade ? Fruit and Grapes,
apple,peach, pear

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Bird Figurines, Fine Porcelain, E&R
Set, Ma,Pa,Baby, Golden Crown brand

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Germany, Porcelain Angels, 5, About 5" T
West Germany, very nice, A Band of Angels

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Angels, 2 1/4-3 1/4
2 are Napco, Kissing Pair, tiny ones are Germany

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Centerpiece & Candleholders
Candlestands are Japan

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Hand Bell,
contemporary brass,

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Wooden Car Model
Jewelry Box I believe, steering wheel missing! 24" L X 8 1/2" Wide

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Carousel 17 x 14,
Turns, have not figured out the lights?

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Art, Watercolor, Signed, 14 x 16
Quite Beautiful, 8 of 10, Great antique frame. Lily?

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Spring Maidens, 20 x 24, Very Old I Believe!
Printed in Germany, Nice presentation!

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Souvenir Spoon rack
One small wood loss on bottom row!

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Italy,Cat, 7" Tall
tiny ear nic

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Ceramic Christmas Tree
needs a few lights 16" Tall

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Virginia Metal Crafters, 1945, Mold or decor!
Candy or cookie mold. Wall Plaque or ? From an old mold used in the Bake shop at Williamsburg.

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Basket, Laundry, Blue Ridge Springs
31" x 21 1/2" Wide, x 19" Tall to top of handle, few issues but awesome.

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Clocks, Made in Germany, not running
Brass one is overwound and tiny pendulum is missing. Brass one is just cool

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Cat's Meow, 4 pieces
Ryman Auditorium, Montvale School

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Church Plate, 1902, English Mush Cup,Adams
Adams of England, West Virginia Plate,

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Vintage Oil Lamp, 21" Tall
These came from Davidson Farm, Villamont, Are older versions!

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Table or Window Lamp, Spain, 17"
Spain, UL, Brass, Nice in a window ledge!

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Grandfather Clock, Germany
Colonial, 83" Tall, Finial has been glued, Pendulum stick maybe cracked. Likely runs ! 17.5" Wide, 11" front to back!

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Lighted Curio Cabinet
With 4 glass shelves and mirrored back 72Tx18.5x11D

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Block Front Low Boy
30x30x18D, two drawers, dove tailed

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Fern Stand with Marble Top
Made in Taiwan, legs are a little loose.

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American Drew, Chest of Drawers
54 1/2 x 38" Wide x 19 1/2" small nics on top. Quality Chest

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Thomasville, Armoire ?, Great Vintage, 1972 chest
Appears as a man's chest. 62 1/2"T x 42" Wide x 21. Very Nice, 70s likely!

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Dining Table, 6 Chairs, & China Cupboard
Cupboard, other images soon. Likely is cherry! The staves that support table leaves are missing, we are looking for them. Nice set! total length is 95 inches x 42" Wide. leaves are 21 1/2" X 42" Each. Table is 56" with leaves down. Overall very nice...

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Small Bakers & Wine Stand
60" Tall x 18" Wide x 9 1/2"

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Cherry Dresser, Mirror, 80" Tall x 57 x 19
Needs some love. Top Surface needs a refinish. Is American Drew. Shows wear!

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Vintage Post Cards, great oldies, 30s-50s
Northern flood images of 1927, 20 in all and an excellent group!

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Badge,Lodge, Fidelity Lodge No. 30, Roanoke
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Ship Builders, Is between 1892 and maybe 1910?

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Whitehead & Hoag, Lodge Badge,
Same as 321, Roanoke, Va. Fidelity Lodge, Between 1892 And maybe 1910.

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Marksman BB .177,Pistol, Imperial Skinner
Knife is Imperial Wildcat Skinner, USA, stainless, Firing mechanism works.

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Water pitcher, Pagoda, Staffordshire
England, Crown, 7 .25" T

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Lenox, Fostoria, Fine Crystal
Crystal S&P, Americana C&S, ring dish, Mount Vernon travel ash tray.

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Collector Spoons, .835 & .925
one is sterling. .49 ozt. Holland & Germany

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Collector Spoon, .880, 2 are .100
Marked Antiko 100. 1.035 ozt. Espana, 2 are Germany

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USA, Stoneware Bowl, Depression Bowl
Stoneware or Pottery ? 9"

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New, Harris Cutting torch, model 62-3
Heavy Duty Junk Yard Style Cutting torch, with new tip, box has one end damage, Old School Quality with Burning tip.

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"Windsor" by Ridgeway Staffordshire, 1978
See images for counts, 170 Pieces Total, Nice, maybe a few nics we missed! AS IS

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Depression Era Glass, Philbee, Madrid? O
Others, Refrigerator dish also! 8 Candlewick punch cups, Nice group!

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Cakestand, Top is Princess House,
Unsure if this is a correct match but very nice!

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End of The War, Magazines, Yank, Stars & Stripes
Yank is July 8th 1945, Stars and Stripes is May 8 1945

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Painting, OOC, Vintage Frame, no signature
Frame size is 21 x 25" . Maybe signed under frame! Very old stretcher, Davidson Farm

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"Emmitt Kelly" Memorial Litho, Signed Evi Kelly
Another signature I cannot read 9270/9900,Limited Edition of the famous clown! 21 x 24" Frame size !

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Christmas Goodies
Glass or crystal beads and safety pin lighted tree-works. Other

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Satsuma Pottery Egg Display 17" T
With Stand. Made in China, A very vintage piece !

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EAPG, 2 Star of David Serving Bowls, other pieces
Heavy pressed glass pitcher and Table Milk. 2 10 3/4" Bowls

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Royal Copenhagen &, Selection of Plates,
2 small, others 6-8" Includes West Germany & Japan Also!

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Royal Copenhagen, One is 1945
one is 1928, one of 1946

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Baby Dish,2 Child's Cup plates,
Dish is Germany porcelain

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Fireplace Heater, Working , 20" L x 14"T
Nice air heater. Sears and Roebuck, 1988,still heating.

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Spice jars, vase, Japan
Otagiri & Imperial on spice jars

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Book, Bedford County, Bicentennial, 1954
2 centuries of Bedford School days !

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Box of Books, some great titles
"The Bedford Boys" WWII, Valley of the dolls, Other great books.

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Office Organizer, small cabinet
for letters and other personal papers

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P. Buckley Moss, Rural Heritage
27 x 20 Double Signed, #166 / 1000, 1989, Framed and matted.

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Pfaltzgraff Tureen
Really Nice covered dish, casserole.

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Set of Dishes, Germany Lyric
Furstenburg Germany, 1986 67 pieces

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Chanel, Paris, Green Coat with Fur Cuffs
Size 16 (L-XL), International Ladies Workers Union made, Hand painted lining. two small holes from ?

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Baccini, Faux Leather Coat
Size PXL (Petite Extra Large)

402
Avanti Coat
Size 14-16

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Calderon Coat
100% Pure wool with fur collar. Size Large

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Damselle NY, Faux Fur Jacket
100% Polyester, Size Large

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Fenway Coat
Size Large

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Stoles by Harmon Fur Farms, Mink
Made in Christiansburg, VA. Two stoles total.

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Bergdorf Goodman Coat
Approx size: Medium-Large

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Chargers, Two, Turkey, 12" and 15"
Decorative ONLY, By MMA

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Two Bowls, Appear From Turkey, Both Redware
Small one has a small chip. 10 & 14" Diameter

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Magna Cart, 2 Wheel , folds up
Folds up, space saver, very compact.

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Basket of Tablecloths, Other linen Types
Nice Hearth basket, nice things

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Safe, Mosler, 17 x 22 x 18" D
Former teller safe, Is open but do not have combination. Bring lifting help. We have on dollie ! Bank Quality

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