LIVE AUCTION – A Pickerington Legacy Uncovered

Sunday, June 8th at 1PM

80 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio | Rain or Shine

Join us for a unique live auction event as the City of Pickerington offers the contents of the former home of Sheree Sue Schaffner, a beloved longtime resident, school aide, and passionate collector. Sheree was well known throughout the community for her warm spirit and her deep appreciation for Pickerington’s past. Now, the treasures she lovingly gathered over a lifetime are ready for new homes.

This is more than just an auction—it’s a chance to own a piece of local heritage.

Highlights Include:

Antiques and vintage décor

Extensive ephemera and historical memorabilia from Pickerington and Fairfield County

Household goods and furnishings

Masonic collectibles

Unique curiosities and much more

We’re still uncovering items as we sort through this treasure trove of local history, and we expect many surprises along the way. The list above is just a preview—there’s no telling what may be found by auction day.

Whether you're a local history enthusiast, collector, or just love the thrill of live auctions, you won’t want to miss this event.

Event Details:

📍 Location: 80 Lockville Rd, Pickerington, OH

🕐 Time: Sunday, June 8th at 1PM – arrive early for preview

🍔 Food vendor on-site

☂️ Rain or shine – we’re auctioning either way

🚗 Parking: Available at City Hall or Victory Park across the street

💳 Terms: Cash, Visa/MasterCard accepted.

🔟 10% Buyer’s Premium applies to all purchases.

Presented by Hoffman Auctions

Michael Hoffman, Auctioneer | www.HoffmanAuctions.com | 614-314-0298

FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:

Local History & Pickerington Collectibles
Explore an outstanding array of items tied to Pickerington’s past—from school yearbooks and Liberty Union memorabilia to commemorative stoneware, Violet Township documents, and ephemera from long-gone businesses and civic events.

Military & Patriotic Items
Includes a yard-long photo of an Army Airborne regiment, WWII correspondence, a USNR hat, military publications, and war department letters—ideal for collectors of armed forces memorabilia and American history.

Vintage Holiday Décor – All Seasons Represented
Christmas, Halloween, Easter, 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day—featuring multiple ceramic Christmas trees, melted popcorn figures, and themed cookie cutters. A true multi-season collection.

PARTIAL LIST OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD:

Violet Township map and documents
Pickerington, Reynoldsburg & Liberty Union school ephemera
Vintage Pickerington area yearbooks
Fairfield County Fair memorabilia and paper
The Fairfielder magazines
School programs, awards, report cards
Pickerington Bank thermometer and business advertising
War Department letters and WWII correspondence
Early John Deere advertising manuals
Local tourism brochures, maps, and travel ephemera
Business manuals, tax records, civic documents
Large groupings of mixed local ephemera sold as box lots
Postcards and greeting cards
Antique books (religion, history, drama, medicine)
The Spy and other early American works
Zoar Communism book
The Navy: A History
Florence Nightingale book
Vintage children’s books and readers
Local Ohio history publications
Air Commerce manuals and aviation publications
Radio engineering and ham radio ephemera, including QSL cards
Yard-long military photo of an Army Airborne regiment
Aviation and Bell Telephone aircraft photographs
Antique colored portrait
Vintage family and school photos
Watercolors, carved art, and 1841 Fraktur piece
Owl figurines and wall décor (MCM and traditional)
Antique vases and containers
Pickerington High memorabilia
Costume jewelry, Rainbow Girls pins, Ohio State-themed pieces
Decorative pins, medals, and collectibles
Melted popcorn seasonal figures
Aladdin Shrine Circus items
Masonic collectibles – regalia, books, pins, and ephemera
Holiday decorations – Christmas, Halloween, Easter, 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day
WWII-era letters and paper currency
War Department correspondence
The Navy: A History and other military publications
USNR hat
Ceramic Christmas trees (multiple)
Pickerington commemorative stoneware
Pyrex mixing bowls
Cast iron skillets
McCoy pot
Heisey platter, Fostoria jugs, Aladdin glasses
Holiday cookie cutters
Flatware sets
Large copper kettle for outdoor cooking like apple butter
Metal bread box
Antique secretary hutch
Dresser and mirror
Parlor chairs, table and chairs
Recliner, large area rug
Wall mirrors
Antique coffee table
Metal storage cabinets
KitchenAid refrigerator and electric stove
Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer
Microwave and small kitchen appliances
Antique oil lamp and decanter
Decorative wooden storage boxes
General household items – LOTS of box lots
Two treadle sewing machines
Sewing notions – buttons, thread, and accessories
Waterloo tool bench
DeWalt cordless tool set
Antique hand tools – wood planes, plow, etc.
Old washboards
Garden tools, rototiller, garden scooter
Metal lawn cart, sump pump
Signal sign, slate roofing tiles, bird bath
Fishing poles
45 RPM records
Elton John and other vintage record albums
Apollo 11 film reel
Record storage cases
Multiple Longaberger baskets
Plastic totes and decorative wooden boxes
Jars of unsearched pennies
WWII-era paper currency with accompanying letters
Barbie and Ken dolls with original cases
Vintage dolls and doll clothing
Matchbox cars and case
Aladdin novelty glasses
Snoopy and poodle trash cans
Miscellaneous vintage toys and games