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ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION
Locust, NC

Classic Auctions will be Selling the Antiques, Historical Papers, Collectibles, & Household Items from the Hosford Estate (dec)

Saturday, July 1st, 2017 at 9am (Note Time)
Preview: Day of Sale starting at 8am

Location and Map: 201 S Central Ave Locust, NC 28097
DIRECTIONS FROM CHARLOTTE: FROM INTERSECTION OF I-485 & ALBEMARLE RD., TRAVEL EAST ON ALBEMARLE RD. TO TOWN OF LOCUST, AT 3RD STOPLIGHT TURN RIGHT, AUCTION ON LEFT.

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Due to the overwhelming amount of items,
we have moved it to our Air Conditioned Auction Facility.

Partial Listing:

1937 Wurlitzer Juke Box Watch Video
Player Piano w/Rolls, Plays Perfect!! Watch Video
Early "The Gem Roller Organ" & Extra Rolls
82 pc of Sterling Flatware Towle French Provincial
48pc of Sterling Flatware Royal Danish International Sterling
Over 75pcs of other Misc Sterling Flatware Items
50+ pcs of Silverplate Serving pcs
Qty of Sterling Silver Compotes, Candle Stands, & more
Lots of Pottery, some from their Home State of Ohio
1864 Confederate War Bond One Hundred Dollar
One Dollar Confederate Note
Two Dollar Confederate Note
Five Dollar Confederate Note
Ten Dollar Confederate Note
Twenty Dollar Confederate Note
One Hundred Confederate Note
Five Hundred Dollar Stonewall Jackson Conf. Note
Certificate of Appointment to Sergeant in Company-H- 147th Regiment of N.Y> Vol 1864 Chester Ednen
George Bridge Discharge Papers from 41st Regiment Ohio Vol. Ing. Enlisted 2nd Sept. 1861, Discharge 31st Dec. 1864, Second Discharge 1865, Discharge Gld Solders Home 1897
Kid Ride, Antique "Swan" from Amusement Park Ride
Hoxie Bros Circus Poster, Sandersville
Metal Clown Balloon Sign
Gulf States Amusements Poster
(4) Early Pine Framed Mirrors
Large Metal Artwork Framed Mirror
Old Wooden "Dance Hall" & Skating Tonight Signs
Post Anvil
1930's-40's Inspirational Poster
Early Blanket Chest
Wall Table
Brass Ships Porthole Mirror
Copper Umbrella Stand Walking Sticks & Canes
Cast Iron Base Bench
Handmade Quilts
Leather Suitcase
Sparks 1c Bubble Gum Slot Machine
Import Slot Machine
Dozens of Handmade Copper & Brass Items
Brass Ships Telegraph Lamp
Lures
Early Hand Made Baby Doll
Pine Wide Board Drop Leaf Table Hand Made
Pine 3 Drawer File Chest
Mixed Wood Hunt Board
(5) Binoculars
Several Wooden Dough Bowls
Unusual Ashtrays
Oil Painting 1864
Atmos Swiss LeCoultre Anniversary Clock
Brass Black Stare & Frost New York H&H French Clock w/ Wooden Carry Case
Early Brass & Pewter Candle Stands
(2) Cut-Pressglass Punch Bowls
1908 Bender Painting
"On the Job" by A. Lassell Ripley
"A Promising Day" by A. Lassell Ripley
Very Early Oval Oil on Canvas Painting by Theodore Kelley from Philadelphia 1840
Suburban Home by Lindale
Oak Velvet Lined Box w/Compact on top (silver?)
Several Small Handmade Boxes
Old Brass Telephone Lamp
Early Flat Back Cupboard Handmade
16 Drawer Pine Chest
Primitive Secretary 3 Drawer
Early Large Storage 2 Door Cabinet Handmade
Old Oak School Desk
(2) Large Farm Tables
Ukelele Made in Western Zone Germany
Small Early Banjo
10+ Hand Knotted Large & Small Area Rugs
Lots of Split Oak Baskets Small to Cotton Basket Size
Small Hand Made Dbl Sided Table
Qty of Various Shapes & Styles of Wooden Boxes, Carpenter Boxes, Advertising, & more
Dovetail Blanket Chest
Small Collection of Black Memorabilia
Flatback Painted Cupboard
Early Pine Cupboard
Old Brass Bells
Cobblers Bench
Hosford's Cobblers Wooden Box
Several Styles of Early Wash Stands
Various Styles of Hand Made Dry Sinks
Wooden Wall Shelving
Wrought Iron Rack
Lots of Early & Modern Hand Made Pottery
Everything from Cups to Jugs
Lots of Framed Artwork from Early Magazine Covers to Unique Signed Artists
Split Oak Laundry Basket from Winchester Steam Laundry
Small Rock Collection
Stainless Pot Sets
Various Art Glass
(33) Albums 30's-40's-50's
Enamel Wave
Hand Carved Wooden Indian
(4) German Hohner Melodicas
Oak Framed Time Clock
Hand Carved Duck & other Birds
Blue Willow
Blenko & Murano Glass
Art Deco Vase
1933 Worlds Far Ash Trays
1930's Flapper Girl Photos
Advertising Items
1916 DW Griffiths "The Birth of a Nation" Play Souvenir
1918 DW Griffiths Hearts of the World Playbook
Deeds from 1800's to Early 1900's
Hansel & Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck, Thomas Hayes
(3) Large Boxes of Early Sheet Music
1927 Fight Tuberculosis Poster
Lots of other Paper & Documents
Shoe Shine Seat
Hand made Milking Stools
Hundreds & Hundreds of Pieces of New Stoneware, Plates, Serving Pieces, Bowls, Cups, etc
Modern MCM Tables (lighted)
Old Wooden Sled
Murray 2 ton Diesel Peddle Tractor
Trunk of Costume Jewelry
Bedroom Suites
High Chairs
German Articulating Queen Louise Doll
Mission Oak Library Carousel
Lots of Various Old Chairs
(5) Flat Screen TV's
(12) Early Oak Arm Chairs
Matching Maytag 3000 Series Washer & Dryer Set (Red)
Sofas, Chairs, Rockers, Patio Sets, Tables, Misc Side Tables, Bar Stools, Office Chairs, Side Chairs
Zenith Allegro MCM Stereo w/ 8 Track & Record
Maple Dining Table w/ 6 Chairs
Jansen Small Piano
Floor Model Philco Radio-Record Player
11pc Pecan Dining Room Suite, China Cabinet, Table, & 8 Chairs
1950's Tole Painting Metal Platters
Carnival Glass
Goofus Glass
Amethyst
Crystal
Occupied Japan
Matching Washer & Dryer Set
Yamaha Electronic Drum Set, DTXPlorer, Drum Trigger Module, Frame, & Drums!!
Tama Snares
Link Taylor 4 Drawer Chest
Maple Bedroom Set
American Indian Artwork
Drew 4pc Bedroom Set
Ladies Drop Front Secretary
Sears Ted William Croquet Set
Oak China Cabinet
Wrought Iron & Wood Table Set
Lots of Bottles
Oak Bow Front China Cabinet
Brownie 300 Movie Projector
Round Claw Foot Center Table
Hundreds of Old Negatives from the 1950's

Due to the Unbelievable Amount of Small Items, there will be over 70 pallets of Box Lots!! These are not your usual Box Lots. Many of these are loaded with New Merchandise and some with Antiques, etc! If you are a re-seller, Flea Market Seller, etc, this is your dream Auction!!

Harry WM Hosford Steam Ship Group:

Mr. Harry Hosford had a Great Lakes Freighter named after him in the early 1900's. Grouping includes, Photos, Painted Tin, Misc Documents.
An Original Wooden Sign from the Ship. It was originally the F.B. Squire in 1906, then renamed The Harry Hosford in 1936. This sign has Both Names!!

Harry Hosford Paper Grouping:

Letter from ACME Engineering concerning the Vote on Women's Suffrage
Misc. Letters
Newspapers & Clippings
1929 Letter from Indianapolis & Southeastern RR and Stock Tickets
Government Letter acquiring Land during WW2

Hester Hosford Grouping to include:

March 21st, 1913 Letter to Hester sent and Signed by President Woodrow Wilson
1912 Woodrow Wilson Book written by Hester
1924 "A Warning to Wives" 1st Edition Copy #1 written & signed by Hester
September 30th, 1915 White House Letter Signed
April 19th, 1924 White House Letter Signed
January 27, 1920 Document about Herbert Hoovers Presidency by Senator Gore signed
Lots of other interesting Letters, Articles, Pamphlets, & more; some while she lived at the Washington Hotel
Original Motion Picture Screen Play written by Hester "The Girl of the Sagebrush" copyright 1922

Auctioneer's Briefing: This is the Estate of Dolores Hosford (dec.) She was married to the Late Harry Hosford. Mr. Hosford was a part of the prominent Hosford Family in Ohio. Harry Hosford Sr was a multi-millionaire in the 30-40's. Even having a ship named after him, and was well known for his philanthropy work; even being on the cover of Time Magazine!! His Great-Aunt worked closely with President Woodrow Wilson. Much of their family heritage, Harry Jr. had preserved and will be sold in this Auction. This is a very unique and interesting Auction that you won't want to miss!!

TERMS: CASH, CREDIT (ONLY VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER) OR DEBIT CARDS.
NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL ON SALE DAY. ALL ITEMS SELL AS-IS, WHERE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM. BRING YOUR TRUCKS & BE PREPARED TO MOVE ITEMS. ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SALE DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ADVERTISING.

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