Harry Wilder Estate Auction- Online Only
Listing ID#: 362889

Sale Location

Elverson, PA 19520
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Friday Nov 27
Bidding Ends: Monday Dec 14
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Hess Auction Group

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

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Listing Terms and Conditions
John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. - 717-664-5238

Pick up Date:

****CHANGES TO PICK UP: Due to the predicted weather the pick up has been moved to Friday, Dec. 18th from 1:pm-6:pm.****

2027 Ridge Road
Elverson, PA 19520

All items MUST be picked up on the stated pickup dates. No exceptions can be made. Hess Auction Group will not be able to hold items past the stated pick up date(s). Buyers will be charged full amount and will forfeit the items if they are not picked up on the stated pick up dates.

There will not be assistance for loading or moving items. Please come prepared.

Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made.
Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final.

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

NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Listing Information
Folk Art, Americana, Painted Country Furniture & Duck Decoys

1000
Framed Print of Rooster and Hen
Forbes Lithograph Co., Boston, Mass., 10" x 12" framed. Condition: Good.

1001
Graphite Profile Portrait Head Bust
Bust of bearded man in oval mat, signed "W.H. Wilson/Wrightsville, Pa./June 11 '80". Late 19th century, deep molded frame, 15" x 13" framed. Condition: Good.

1002
Oil On Board Framed Waterfowl Scene
13" x 15" framed, fair due to scattered paint loss

1003
Print of Etching Depicting Interior Industrial Sce
15.5" x 17" framed. Condition: Excellent.

1004
Floral Still Life Print, "Merry Christmas" Print
Floral still life 14" x 12" framed. "A Merry Christmas" print depicting Santa on sleigh, 7" x 9.5" framed. Condition: Both good.

1005
Scrimshaw Carved Square Dome-Top Lidded Box
Contemporary box depicting sailing ships. 3" x 3.5". Condition: Good.

1006
Metal Molded Shorebird Decoy on Stand
11" high. Circa. 1880, Boston, Mass. Condition: Good.

1007

1008
Watercolor of Stone Farm House
Signed WN Young. Frame 20" x 26".

1009

1010
Silverplate Coffee Pot
Triple Plated, 14"H.

1011
Milk Glass Candle on Silver Plate Base.
Original bulb. Powered by "D" Battery, Mounted on Box, 10"H.

1012
Carving of Old Man
Man with Rifle & Miniature Gull Wood Carving. Loon 8H".

1013
Contemporary Stainless Steel Letter Opener
With Scrimshaw carved Bone Handle; 8L".

1014
Contemporary Stone Knife
With Jaw Bone and Teeth Handle; 5"L.

1015
2 Cast Bronze Sculptures
Hunting Dog with Bird in Mouth, 8H"; Standing Figure Height 10".



1018
Chinese Porcelain Painted Bowl
Painted with Bird and Floral Design. 8H".


1020
Wooden Butler Stand
43"H. Conditon: Needs Repair.


1022
Lot of 2 Molded Glass Table Lamps
One Clear, one Amber Glass; Shades have Cutwork; 16"H.

1023
Bamboo Wooden Stand & Large Wooden Easel
Bamboo 4-Tier Stand 34"H; Easel 58H".

1024


1026
2 Oval Braided Rugs
Cream with Red Interior Band, 47"L. and 102" L.

1027
Red and Blue Jacquard Coverlet
PA. Condition: No Stains or Tears.


1029
Vintage White, Pink and Green Pieced Quilt
Circa 1920. Believed to be North Carolina Origin.

1030


1032
Vintage Bright Colored Quilt
Quilt is Pieced and Embroidered, Possibly Lancaster County.


1034
Hand-Woven Throw and Embroidered Table Scarf
Throw is red and white with fringe. Vintage table scarf is possibly North Carolina.







1041
2 Antique Transfer Printed Ceramic Plates
1. ABC 2. Uncle Tom's Cabin.


1043
4 Pieces Vintage English Transferware China
Plate, Cup and Saucer, Small Plate.


1045
2 Pieces Brown Stoneware
1 with unmatched lid.

1046
8 Pieces of Misc. China - Glass Blown Easter Egg
Pewter Plate, Welcome Sign, Etc.



1049
Grain-Painted Mirror & Framed Watercolor
Small Reproduction Grain-Painted Mirror with Cross Stitch Inset and Small Contemporary Framed Watercolor.

1050
6 Pieces Misc. Glass
Milk Bottle, Candle Sticks, Serving Bowl.


1052
Cast Iron Pig-Form Plaque, Hooked Rug Hanging
Reproduction Cast Iron Pig Form Plaque with Hooked Rug Wall Hanging.




1056
Large Slip-Decorate Redware Charger
Charger is contemporary.







1063
3 Framed Prints
Etching of Mill Scene, Mill Print - Mildred Kratz, Barn Scene.

1064


1066
Wooden Rolling Tea Cart
With detachable Glass Tray and Drop Leaf Sides.

1067
Oval Top Side Table
With Center Drawer and Cut-Out Legs.

1068
Oval Top End Table
With Turned Legs and Stretcher.


1070







1077

1078
Antique Blanket Chest
Chest with Old Worn Red Surface and Stenciled Advertising Lift-off Lid.


1080


1082
3 Piece Cast Iron Garden Set
2 Chairs, 1 Settee.



1085
Grey-Painted Wooden Wheelbarrow and Cart
Child's Toy Grey-Painted Wooden Wheel Barrow and Small Painted Wooden Cart.



1088
Vintage "Dupe-a-Goose" Decoy Set
With Bag, Box and Field Rods.


1090
Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing
Painted Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing on A Frame.




1094
Carved Utensil Rack and European Cookie Board
Reproduction Chip Carved Utensil Rack and European Carved Cookie Board.

1095
Toy Painted Wagon & Horse-Drawn Wagon
Toy Wooden Painted Wagon and Carved Horse Drawn Wagon Model. Condition: Some repairs needed.




1099




1103
2 Vintage Quilts
1. Churchtown Lancaster Co.





1108
2 Pieces Dried Slab Wood
Black Walnut and Box Elder.

1109
Prototype Model by Harry Wilder
Wet Bed Enatiotropilizer.

1110
Framed and Matted Signed Artist Proof Print
Richard Bollinger 6/20, Evening Song.




1114
2 Framed Watercolors.
Waterfowl Scenes & Small Framed Etching of Waterfowl. Ogden Pleissner, The Duck Marsh.

1115
2 Prints
Ducks Unlimited Framed Print & Advertising Cream of Wheat Print




1119
3 Pieces of Stoneware
2 Gallon Crock, Round Lid, Reproduction Harvest Jug.

1120
Vintage Green-Painted Cupboard
With Bookshelf Top over 2 Split Drawers and Lower Louvre Doors.





1125
Antique Sword with Bird and Handle and Dagger
In Sheath. Condition: Significant Rust.

1126
Wooden Side Table with Lower Shelf
Turned Legs and Stretcher.


1128
Group of Iron Pieces
Antique Iron Door Lock, Sheet Iron Watermelon, etc.



1131
4 Pieces Wooden Items
Wooden Architectural Fragment and Wooden Handled Pick. Also Long Wooden Handled item with Cast Iron End, Vintage Hearth Broom.

1132
Adjustable Wrought Iron Candle Stand
On 4 Feet with Folding Arm.

1133
Old Leather Shoe, Old Spice Jar, Jar & Jug
Ceramic Old Spice Jar, Stoneware Jar and Jug.


1135
3 Antique Long-Handled Tools
2 Fireplace Shovels, Slate Riper Tool.

1136
2 Antique Wrought Iron Utensils
Wrought Iron Fork, 2 Prong, Signed W.H. and Decorated Large Wrought Iron Scissor Tongs.


1138
4 Pieces of Cooking Iron
Handled Kettle, Handled Pot, Long-Handled Spider and Trivet.

1139
5 Piece Kitchen Ware Iron
Grill, 3 Toasters, Iron.

1140
Antique Wrought Iron Pieces
Door Hardware, Hanging Scale- Initialed MTR.

1141
3 Pieces Cast Iron
Hanging Round Griddle, Wrought Iron Scale With Hooks.


1143
Group of Cooking Equipment
Large Cast Iron Kettle with 3 Legged Trivet, 2 Pots, Hook, Etc.


1145
Antique Redware Roof Tile
With Tulip Decoration.

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Hess Auction Group

Hess Auction Group


Contact: John M. Hess
Phone: (717) 664-5238
Sale Location
2027 Ridge Road
Elverson, PA 19520
Sale Dates and Times
Sale Terms and Conditions
John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. - 717-664-5238 Pick up Date: ****CHANGES TO PICK UP: Due to the predicted weather the pick up has been moved to Friday, Dec. 18th from 1:pm-6:pm.**** 2027 Ridge Road Elverson, PA 19520 All items MUST be picked up on the stated pickup dates. No exceptions can be made. Hess Auction Group will not be able to hold items past the stated pick up date(s). Buyers will be charged full amount and will forfeit the items if they are not picked up on the stated pick up dates. There will not be assistance for loading or moving items. Please come prepared. Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made. Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final. By participating in any sale, the Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions: A. This Auction has a 15% Buyers Premium B. BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneers will be using set bid increments. If you have placed absentee bids that do not follow the set increments, your bid will be executed at the set lower increment. C. ON-LINE BIDDING: Auction Company will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or slow communications. D. PAYMENT: Payment must be made prior to removal from the auction house. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of items. E. Credit Cards will be processed within 1 hour of the auction or 8:am the following business day F. SHIPPING: Auction Company does not pack or ship any items in house. Buyer pays shipping cost directly to shipper. All items are sent through the a third party shipping company. All international customers are responsible for their own taxes and tariffs based upon the actual selling price. The declared value cannot be of lesser value than purchase price. Please contact either: * The UPS Store at store1005@comcast.net (717)-898-9303 * Postal connections 717-399-9076 for any shipping inquiries regarding any potential shipping costs prior to the auction or post-auction inquires. Please direct all your shipping questions to the above-mentioned names, as we do not ship in-house and are not able to answer these questions. G. AS IS: Bidder agrees that before the Sale, Bidder or Bidder's agents should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. Bidder is responsible for satisfying himself or herself concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the Catalog. Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Auction Company and the underlying owner of the property being sold ('Owner') assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog. All property is sold "as is" and neither Auction Company nor the Owner make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed an assumption of liability or warranty or representation as to the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property. Auction Company and the Owner make no representations as to whether Bidder acquires any reproduction rights in the property being sold at the Sale. H. Withdrawal. Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal. I. Bid Per Lot. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as numbered in the Catalog. J. Video or digital images. At some auctions a video or digital screen may be used. Auction Company is not liable for any errors in the operation or quality of the image presented. K. Reserves. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as a sale without reserves, each lot may be offered subject to reserve. Auction Company may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Owner. L. Bidding. Auction Company reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The auctioneer has the right to split any bidding increment and to advance the bidding in any manner as the auctioneer may decide. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of Auction Company shall be conclusive in all respects. M. Auctioneer's Discretion. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article from the sale. If having accepted an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. N. Successful Bid. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass from Owner to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to these Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and such bidder (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as Auction Company may require for all lots purchased. O. Collateral/Security. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in the purchase property and Auction Company may retain as collateral security for the Bidder's obligations to Auction Company any property or monies held or received by Auction Company for the account of the Bidder. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction Company has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier?s checks, until Auction Company has confirmed their authenticity. Bidder agrees that a 1-1/2% per month late charge will be imposed on the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and agrees to pay any returned check charges that may be incurred. P. Non-Payment. If the Bidder does not make full payment for the purchases within the time required, Auction Company is authorized in its absolute and sole discretion to exercise one or more of the following remedies, in addition to other remedies available to Auction Company and the Owner: Auction Company is authorized to: (a) hold the buyer liable for the total purchase price; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer; (c) resell the property at public auction or private sale with terms that Auction Company deems appropriate; (d) to resell the property at public auction without reserve and the Buyer shall be liable for any deficiency, cost, handling charges and the expenses of both sales and the commissions on both sales; (e) to offset the full purchase price against any amount owed by Auction Company to the Buyer; (f) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auctions by or on behalf of the Buyer; and (h) to take other actions as Auction Company find necessary and appropriate. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in any property in Auction Company?s possession which is owned by such Buyer and Auction Company is authorized to hold such property as collateral security for such Buyer?s obligations. Buyer shall be liable to Auction Company for all other charges incurred because of Buyer's non-payment, including attorney fees, expenses and incidental damages. As between Auction Company and Owner, if the successful bidder does not pay for the property, collection procedures shall be the responsibility of the Consignor and not Auction Company. Q. Limitation of Liability. If, for any reason a purchased lot cannot delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, miss-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Auction Company shall not be liable for any amount more than that paid by the buyer. R. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Conditions of Sale, as well as the Buyer's, Owner's and Auction Company's respective rights and obligations shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All persons participating in any auction sale, whether as bidder or consignor, whether present in person or by agent, or by absentee bid, order bid, telephone, internet or other means, consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. S. Severability. If any part of the Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Listing Details
Folk Art, Americana, Painted Country Furniture & Duck Decoys

1000
Framed Print of Rooster and Hen
Forbes Lithograph Co., Boston, Mass., 10" x 12" framed. Condition: Good.

1001
Graphite Profile Portrait Head Bust
Bust of bearded man in oval mat, signed "W.H. Wilson/Wrightsville, Pa./June 11 '80". Late 19th century, deep molded frame, 15" x 13" framed. Condition: Good.

1002
Oil On Board Framed Waterfowl Scene
13" x 15" framed, fair due to scattered paint loss

1003
Print of Etching Depicting Interior Industrial Sce
15.5" x 17" framed. Condition: Excellent.

1004
Floral Still Life Print, "Merry Christmas" Print
Floral still life 14" x 12" framed. "A Merry Christmas" print depicting Santa on sleigh, 7" x 9.5" framed. Condition: Both good.

1005
Scrimshaw Carved Square Dome-Top Lidded Box
Contemporary box depicting sailing ships. 3" x 3.5". Condition: Good.

1006
Metal Molded Shorebird Decoy on Stand
11" high. Circa. 1880, Boston, Mass. Condition: Good.

1007

1008
Watercolor of Stone Farm House
Signed WN Young. Frame 20" x 26".

1009

1010
Silverplate Coffee Pot
Triple Plated, 14"H.

1011
Milk Glass Candle on Silver Plate Base.
Original bulb. Powered by "D" Battery, Mounted on Box, 10"H.

1012
Carving of Old Man
Man with Rifle & Miniature Gull Wood Carving. Loon 8H".

1013
Contemporary Stainless Steel Letter Opener
With Scrimshaw carved Bone Handle; 8L".

1014
Contemporary Stone Knife
With Jaw Bone and Teeth Handle; 5"L.

1015
2 Cast Bronze Sculptures
Hunting Dog with Bird in Mouth, 8H"; Standing Figure Height 10".



1018
Chinese Porcelain Painted Bowl
Painted with Bird and Floral Design. 8H".


1020
Wooden Butler Stand
43"H. Conditon: Needs Repair.


1022
Lot of 2 Molded Glass Table Lamps
One Clear, one Amber Glass; Shades have Cutwork; 16"H.

1023
Bamboo Wooden Stand & Large Wooden Easel
Bamboo 4-Tier Stand 34"H; Easel 58H".

1024


1026
2 Oval Braided Rugs
Cream with Red Interior Band, 47"L. and 102" L.

1027
Red and Blue Jacquard Coverlet
PA. Condition: No Stains or Tears.


1029
Vintage White, Pink and Green Pieced Quilt
Circa 1920. Believed to be North Carolina Origin.

1030


1032
Vintage Bright Colored Quilt
Quilt is Pieced and Embroidered, Possibly Lancaster County.


1034
Hand-Woven Throw and Embroidered Table Scarf
Throw is red and white with fringe. Vintage table scarf is possibly North Carolina.







1041
2 Antique Transfer Printed Ceramic Plates
1. ABC 2. Uncle Tom's Cabin.


1043
4 Pieces Vintage English Transferware China
Plate, Cup and Saucer, Small Plate.


1045
2 Pieces Brown Stoneware
1 with unmatched lid.

1046
8 Pieces of Misc. China - Glass Blown Easter Egg
Pewter Plate, Welcome Sign, Etc.



1049
Grain-Painted Mirror & Framed Watercolor
Small Reproduction Grain-Painted Mirror with Cross Stitch Inset and Small Contemporary Framed Watercolor.

1050
6 Pieces Misc. Glass
Milk Bottle, Candle Sticks, Serving Bowl.


1052
Cast Iron Pig-Form Plaque, Hooked Rug Hanging
Reproduction Cast Iron Pig Form Plaque with Hooked Rug Wall Hanging.




1056
Large Slip-Decorate Redware Charger
Charger is contemporary.







1063
3 Framed Prints
Etching of Mill Scene, Mill Print - Mildred Kratz, Barn Scene.

1064


1066
Wooden Rolling Tea Cart
With detachable Glass Tray and Drop Leaf Sides.

1067
Oval Top Side Table
With Center Drawer and Cut-Out Legs.

1068
Oval Top End Table
With Turned Legs and Stretcher.


1070







1077

1078
Antique Blanket Chest
Chest with Old Worn Red Surface and Stenciled Advertising Lift-off Lid.


1080


1082
3 Piece Cast Iron Garden Set
2 Chairs, 1 Settee.



1085
Grey-Painted Wooden Wheelbarrow and Cart
Child's Toy Grey-Painted Wooden Wheel Barrow and Small Painted Wooden Cart.



1088
Vintage "Dupe-a-Goose" Decoy Set
With Bag, Box and Field Rods.


1090
Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing
Painted Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing on A Frame.




1094
Carved Utensil Rack and European Cookie Board
Reproduction Chip Carved Utensil Rack and European Carved Cookie Board.

1095
Toy Painted Wagon & Horse-Drawn Wagon
Toy Wooden Painted Wagon and Carved Horse Drawn Wagon Model. Condition: Some repairs needed.




1099




1103
2 Vintage Quilts
1. Churchtown Lancaster Co.





1108
2 Pieces Dried Slab Wood
Black Walnut and Box Elder.

1109
Prototype Model by Harry Wilder
Wet Bed Enatiotropilizer.

1110
Framed and Matted Signed Artist Proof Print
Richard Bollinger 6/20, Evening Song.




1114
2 Framed Watercolors.
Waterfowl Scenes & Small Framed Etching of Waterfowl. Ogden Pleissner, The Duck Marsh.

1115
2 Prints
Ducks Unlimited Framed Print & Advertising Cream of Wheat Print




1119
3 Pieces of Stoneware
2 Gallon Crock, Round Lid, Reproduction Harvest Jug.

1120
Vintage Green-Painted Cupboard
With Bookshelf Top over 2 Split Drawers and Lower Louvre Doors.





1125
Antique Sword with Bird and Handle and Dagger
In Sheath. Condition: Significant Rust.

1126
Wooden Side Table with Lower Shelf
Turned Legs and Stretcher.


1128
Group of Iron Pieces
Antique Iron Door Lock, Sheet Iron Watermelon, etc.



1131
4 Pieces Wooden Items
Wooden Architectural Fragment and Wooden Handled Pick. Also Long Wooden Handled item with Cast Iron End, Vintage Hearth Broom.

1132
Adjustable Wrought Iron Candle Stand
On 4 Feet with Folding Arm.

1133
Old Leather Shoe, Old Spice Jar, Jar & Jug
Ceramic Old Spice Jar, Stoneware Jar and Jug.


1135
3 Antique Long-Handled Tools
2 Fireplace Shovels, Slate Riper Tool.

1136
2 Antique Wrought Iron Utensils
Wrought Iron Fork, 2 Prong, Signed W.H. and Decorated Large Wrought Iron Scissor Tongs.


1138
4 Pieces of Cooking Iron
Handled Kettle, Handled Pot, Long-Handled Spider and Trivet.

1139
5 Piece Kitchen Ware Iron
Grill, 3 Toasters, Iron.

1140
Antique Wrought Iron Pieces
Door Hardware, Hanging Scale- Initialed MTR.

1141
3 Pieces Cast Iron
Hanging Round Griddle, Wrought Iron Scale With Hooks.


1143
Group of Cooking Equipment
Large Cast Iron Kettle with 3 Legged Trivet, 2 Pots, Hook, Etc.


1145
Antique Redware Roof Tile
With Tulip Decoration.

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Harry Wilder Estate Auction- Online Only
 Online Only Auction
Sale Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Friday Nov 27
Bidding Ends: Monday Dec 14
Sale Location

Elverson, PA 19520
Listing Terms and Conditions
John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. - 717-664-5238 Pick up Date: ****CHANGES TO PICK UP: Due to the predicted weather the pick up has been moved to Friday, Dec. 18th from 1:pm-6:pm.**** 2027 Ridge Road Elverson, PA 19520 All items MUST be picked up on the stated pickup dates. No exceptions can be made. Hess Auction Group will not be able to hold items past the stated pick up date(s). Buyers will be charged full amount and will forfeit the items if they are not picked up on the stated pick up dates. There will not be assistance for loading or moving items. Please come prepared. Any Prospective Bidder (hereinafter referred to as Bidder and sometimes Buyer) who bids on any item, hereby agrees to these Conditions of Sale of John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. (also d/b/a Conestoga Auction Company, Hess Auction Group) (hereinafter referred to as the Auction Company) relative to property being offered for sale at auction. These Conditions of Sale and all other contents of the catalog are subject to amendment by the Auction Company by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made. Auction Company has made every effort to catalog and correctly describe the property to be sold, however, all lots are sold 'AS IS' and should be examined prior to bidding. Flaws and imperfections caused in the making are not noted. Expect normal wear and oxidation on antique metal wares and crazing and normal glaze loss on pottery and ceramics. Any additional condition questions should be made 24 hours prior to the start of the auction to allow for our staff to review the items. In all matters, the records of the Auction will be final. By participating in any sale, the Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions: A. This Auction has a 15% Buyers Premium B. BIDDING INCREMENTS: The auctioneers will be using set bid increments. If you have placed absentee bids that do not follow the set increments, your bid will be executed at the set lower increment. C. ON-LINE BIDDING: Auction Company will not be responsible for any omissions, errors or slow communications. D. PAYMENT: Payment must be made prior to removal from the auction house. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of items. E. Credit Cards will be processed within 1 hour of the auction or 8:am the following business day F. SHIPPING: Auction Company does not pack or ship any items in house. Buyer pays shipping cost directly to shipper. All items are sent through the a third party shipping company. All international customers are responsible for their own taxes and tariffs based upon the actual selling price. The declared value cannot be of lesser value than purchase price. Please contact either: * The UPS Store at store1005@comcast.net (717)-898-9303 * Postal connections 717-399-9076 for any shipping inquiries regarding any potential shipping costs prior to the auction or post-auction inquires. Please direct all your shipping questions to the above-mentioned names, as we do not ship in-house and are not able to answer these questions. G. AS IS: Bidder agrees that before the Sale, Bidder or Bidder's agents should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. Bidder is responsible for satisfying himself or herself concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the Catalog. Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Auction Company and the underlying owner of the property being sold ('Owner') assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in this catalog. All property is sold "as is" and neither Auction Company nor the Owner make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property being sold, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale, or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed an assumption of liability or warranty or representation as to the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property. Auction Company and the Owner make no representations as to whether Bidder acquires any reproduction rights in the property being sold at the Sale. H. Withdrawal. Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal. I. Bid Per Lot. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as numbered in the Catalog. J. Video or digital images. At some auctions a video or digital screen may be used. Auction Company is not liable for any errors in the operation or quality of the image presented. K. Reserves. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as a sale without reserves, each lot may be offered subject to reserve. Auction Company may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Owner. L. Bidding. Auction Company reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The auctioneer has the right to split any bidding increment and to advance the bidding in any manner as the auctioneer may decide. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of Auction Company shall be conclusive in all respects. M. Auctioneer's Discretion. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article from the sale. If having accepted an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. N. Successful Bid. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass from Owner to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to these Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and such bidder (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as Auction Company may require for all lots purchased. O. Collateral/Security. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in the purchase property and Auction Company may retain as collateral security for the Bidder's obligations to Auction Company any property or monies held or received by Auction Company for the account of the Bidder. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction Company has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier?s checks, until Auction Company has confirmed their authenticity. Bidder agrees that a 1-1/2% per month late charge will be imposed on the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and agrees to pay any returned check charges that may be incurred. P. Non-Payment. If the Bidder does not make full payment for the purchases within the time required, Auction Company is authorized in its absolute and sole discretion to exercise one or more of the following remedies, in addition to other remedies available to Auction Company and the Owner: Auction Company is authorized to: (a) hold the buyer liable for the total purchase price; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer; (c) resell the property at public auction or private sale with terms that Auction Company deems appropriate; (d) to resell the property at public auction without reserve and the Buyer shall be liable for any deficiency, cost, handling charges and the expenses of both sales and the commissions on both sales; (e) to offset the full purchase price against any amount owed by Auction Company to the Buyer; (f) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auctions by or on behalf of the Buyer; and (h) to take other actions as Auction Company find necessary and appropriate. The Buyer grants Auction Company a security interest in any property in Auction Company?s possession which is owned by such Buyer and Auction Company is authorized to hold such property as collateral security for such Buyer?s obligations. Buyer shall be liable to Auction Company for all other charges incurred because of Buyer's non-payment, including attorney fees, expenses and incidental damages. As between Auction Company and Owner, if the successful bidder does not pay for the property, collection procedures shall be the responsibility of the Consignor and not Auction Company. Q. Limitation of Liability. If, for any reason a purchased lot cannot delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, miss-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Auction Company shall not be liable for any amount more than that paid by the buyer. R. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Conditions of Sale, as well as the Buyer's, Owner's and Auction Company's respective rights and obligations shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All persons participating in any auction sale, whether as bidder or consignor, whether present in person or by agent, or by absentee bid, order bid, telephone, internet or other means, consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. S. Severability. If any part of the Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All items are sold "as is" in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. YOUR BIDDING ACKNOWLEDGES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Folk Art, Americana, Painted Country Furniture & Duck Decoys

1000
Framed Print of Rooster and Hen
Forbes Lithograph Co., Boston, Mass., 10" x 12" framed. Condition: Good.

1001
Graphite Profile Portrait Head Bust
Bust of bearded man in oval mat, signed "W.H. Wilson/Wrightsville, Pa./June 11 '80". Late 19th century, deep molded frame, 15" x 13" framed. Condition: Good.

1002
Oil On Board Framed Waterfowl Scene
13" x 15" framed, fair due to scattered paint loss

1003
Print of Etching Depicting Interior Industrial Sce
15.5" x 17" framed. Condition: Excellent.

1004
Floral Still Life Print, "Merry Christmas" Print
Floral still life 14" x 12" framed. "A Merry Christmas" print depicting Santa on sleigh, 7" x 9.5" framed. Condition: Both good.

1005
Scrimshaw Carved Square Dome-Top Lidded Box
Contemporary box depicting sailing ships. 3" x 3.5". Condition: Good.

1006
Metal Molded Shorebird Decoy on Stand
11" high. Circa. 1880, Boston, Mass. Condition: Good.

1007

1008
Watercolor of Stone Farm House
Signed WN Young. Frame 20" x 26".

1009

1010
Silverplate Coffee Pot
Triple Plated, 14"H.

1011
Milk Glass Candle on Silver Plate Base.
Original bulb. Powered by "D" Battery, Mounted on Box, 10"H.

1012
Carving of Old Man
Man with Rifle & Miniature Gull Wood Carving. Loon 8H".

1013
Contemporary Stainless Steel Letter Opener
With Scrimshaw carved Bone Handle; 8L".

1014
Contemporary Stone Knife
With Jaw Bone and Teeth Handle; 5"L.

1015
2 Cast Bronze Sculptures
Hunting Dog with Bird in Mouth, 8H"; Standing Figure Height 10".

1016

1017

1018
Chinese Porcelain Painted Bowl
Painted with Bird and Floral Design. 8H".

1019

1020
Wooden Butler Stand
43"H. Conditon: Needs Repair.

1021

1022
Lot of 2 Molded Glass Table Lamps
One Clear, one Amber Glass; Shades have Cutwork; 16"H.

1023
Bamboo Wooden Stand & Large Wooden Easel
Bamboo 4-Tier Stand 34"H; Easel 58H".

1024

1025

1026
2 Oval Braided Rugs
Cream with Red Interior Band, 47"L. and 102" L.

1027
Red and Blue Jacquard Coverlet
PA. Condition: No Stains or Tears.

1028

1029
Vintage White, Pink and Green Pieced Quilt
Circa 1920. Believed to be North Carolina Origin.

1030

1031

1032
Vintage Bright Colored Quilt
Quilt is Pieced and Embroidered, Possibly Lancaster County.

1033

1034
Hand-Woven Throw and Embroidered Table Scarf
Throw is red and white with fringe. Vintage table scarf is possibly North Carolina.

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041
2 Antique Transfer Printed Ceramic Plates
1. ABC 2. Uncle Tom's Cabin.

1042

1043
4 Pieces Vintage English Transferware China
Plate, Cup and Saucer, Small Plate.

1044

1045
2 Pieces Brown Stoneware
1 with unmatched lid.

1046
8 Pieces of Misc. China - Glass Blown Easter Egg
Pewter Plate, Welcome Sign, Etc.

1047

1048

1049
Grain-Painted Mirror & Framed Watercolor
Small Reproduction Grain-Painted Mirror with Cross Stitch Inset and Small Contemporary Framed Watercolor.

1050
6 Pieces Misc. Glass
Milk Bottle, Candle Sticks, Serving Bowl.

1051

1052
Cast Iron Pig-Form Plaque, Hooked Rug Hanging
Reproduction Cast Iron Pig Form Plaque with Hooked Rug Wall Hanging.

1053

1054

1055

1056
Large Slip-Decorate Redware Charger
Charger is contemporary.

1057

1058

1059

1060

1061

1062

1063
3 Framed Prints
Etching of Mill Scene, Mill Print - Mildred Kratz, Barn Scene.

1064

1065

1066
Wooden Rolling Tea Cart
With detachable Glass Tray and Drop Leaf Sides.

1067
Oval Top Side Table
With Center Drawer and Cut-Out Legs.

1068
Oval Top End Table
With Turned Legs and Stretcher.

1069

1070

1071

1072

1073

1074

1075

1076

1077

1078
Antique Blanket Chest
Chest with Old Worn Red Surface and Stenciled Advertising Lift-off Lid.

1079

1080

1081

1082
3 Piece Cast Iron Garden Set
2 Chairs, 1 Settee.

1083

1084

1085
Grey-Painted Wooden Wheelbarrow and Cart
Child's Toy Grey-Painted Wooden Wheel Barrow and Small Painted Wooden Cart.

1086

1087

1088
Vintage "Dupe-a-Goose" Decoy Set
With Bag, Box and Field Rods.

1089

1090
Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing
Painted Wooden Potty Chair with Toy Wooden Swing on A Frame.

1091

1092

1093

1094
Carved Utensil Rack and European Cookie Board
Reproduction Chip Carved Utensil Rack and European Carved Cookie Board.

1095
Toy Painted Wagon & Horse-Drawn Wagon
Toy Wooden Painted Wagon and Carved Horse Drawn Wagon Model. Condition: Some repairs needed.

1096

1097

1098

1099

1100

1101

1102

1103
2 Vintage Quilts
1. Churchtown Lancaster Co.

1104

1105

1106

1107

1108
2 Pieces Dried Slab Wood
Black Walnut and Box Elder.

1109
Prototype Model by Harry Wilder
Wet Bed Enatiotropilizer.

1110
Framed and Matted Signed Artist Proof Print
Richard Bollinger 6/20, Evening Song.

1111

1112

1113

1114
2 Framed Watercolors.
Waterfowl Scenes & Small Framed Etching of Waterfowl. Ogden Pleissner, The Duck Marsh.

1115
2 Prints
Ducks Unlimited Framed Print & Advertising Cream of Wheat Print

1116

1117

1118

1119
3 Pieces of Stoneware
2 Gallon Crock, Round Lid, Reproduction Harvest Jug.

1120
Vintage Green-Painted Cupboard
With Bookshelf Top over 2 Split Drawers and Lower Louvre Doors.

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125
Antique Sword with Bird and Handle and Dagger
In Sheath. Condition: Significant Rust.

1126
Wooden Side Table with Lower Shelf
Turned Legs and Stretcher.

1127

1128
Group of Iron Pieces
Antique Iron Door Lock, Sheet Iron Watermelon, etc.

1129

1130

1131
4 Pieces Wooden Items
Wooden Architectural Fragment and Wooden Handled Pick. Also Long Wooden Handled item with Cast Iron End, Vintage Hearth Broom.

1132
Adjustable Wrought Iron Candle Stand
On 4 Feet with Folding Arm.

1133
Old Leather Shoe, Old Spice Jar, Jar & Jug
Ceramic Old Spice Jar, Stoneware Jar and Jug.

1134

1135
3 Antique Long-Handled Tools
2 Fireplace Shovels, Slate Riper Tool.

1136
2 Antique Wrought Iron Utensils
Wrought Iron Fork, 2 Prong, Signed W.H. and Decorated Large Wrought Iron Scissor Tongs.

1137

1138
4 Pieces of Cooking Iron
Handled Kettle, Handled Pot, Long-Handled Spider and Trivet.

1139
5 Piece Kitchen Ware Iron
Grill, 3 Toasters, Iron.

1140
Antique Wrought Iron Pieces
Door Hardware, Hanging Scale- Initialed MTR.

1141
3 Pieces Cast Iron
Hanging Round Griddle, Wrought Iron Scale With Hooks.

1142

1143
Group of Cooking Equipment
Large Cast Iron Kettle with 3 Legged Trivet, 2 Pots, Hook, Etc.

1144

1145
Antique Redware Roof Tile
With Tulip Decoration.