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FAR 597 - Historic Hammond Estate of Covington, VA-Part II

Farmer Auctions is pleased to present The Hammond Collection Part II Historical Ephemera Auction Event. This historic collection includes many Antiques, Sterling Silver, Warm Springs, Norfolk & Western Flatware, Augusta, Virginia & Danville Military Institutions Rare Memorabilia, Toy Counter Display Case, Local Broadsides, Pair of Matching Antique Bookcases, Oak Lawyers Bookcase, Advertisements, Receipts, Postcards, Artwork, Collection of Local & Virginia History Books, Pharmaceutical Bottles & ONE-OF-A-KIND Items!! Mr. Howard Hammond was a man of many varied talents and accomplishments: he was a passionate genealogist and local historian; a talented artist, solo vocalist and theatre actor; a lifelong art teacher; a prolific photographer, documentarian, and writer; a captivating storyteller; a devoted friend and family member; and a true gentleman with a kind and generous spirit. His collection contains over 200 years of his family’s history & Alleghany Highlands history. His twin brother Charlie Hammond was a life-long Covington resident and teacher at Covington High School. Noted family members and institutions represented in this collection include:       •     His great-grandfather William S. Wills - Civil War veteran, pharmacist and owner of Wills Drug Store, the first drug store in Covington       •     His grandfather Charles Howard Revercomb - early postmaster of Covington and member of the Virginia House of Delegates       • His uncle Charles Pickett Barnett - C&O Railroad engineer and City Engineer for Covington       • His father Frank Hammond, Jr. - owner of Hammond Coal Company       • His grandfather Frank Hammond, Sr. - owner of F.H. Hammond Notion Co.       • His cousin Chapman Revercomb - US Senator for West Virginia       •   Virginia Military Institute       •   Danville Military Institute       •   Augusta Military Academy       •   Bridgewater College       •   Covington High School 🫵 Please view & make plans for this Historical Online Only Auction! There is definitely something for everyone at this Auction!!!

Auction ID: FAR 597
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448 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426
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Apr 10, 2024, 10:00:00 PM
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Sunday, April 7, 2024 5:00 PM to8:00 PM
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 PM to8:00 PM
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    • FAR 597 - Historic Hammond Estate of Covington, VA-Part II

    Farmer Auctions is pleased to present The Hammond Collection Part II Historical Ephemera Auction Event. This historic collection includes many Antiques, Sterling Silver, Warm Springs, Norfolk & Western Flatware, Augusta, Virginia & Danville Military Institutions Rare Memorabilia, Toy Counter Display Case, Local Broadsides, Pair of Matching Antique Bookcases, Oak Lawyers Bookcase, Advertisements, Receipts, Postcards, Artwork, Collection of Local & Virginia History Books, Pharmaceutical Bottles & ONE-OF-A-KIND Items!! Mr. Howard Hammond was a man of many varied talents and accomplishments: he was a passionate genealogist and local historian; a talented artist, solo vocalist and theatre actor; a lifelong art teacher; a prolific photographer, documentarian, and writer; a captivating storyteller; a devoted friend and family member; and a true gentleman with a kind and generous spirit. His collection contains over 200 years of his family’s history & Alleghany Highlands history. His twin brother Charlie Hammond was a life-long Covington resident and teacher at Covington High School. Noted family members and institutions represented in this collection include:       •     His great-grandfather William S. Wills - Civil War veteran, pharmacist and owner of Wills Drug Store, the first drug store in Covington       •     His grandfather Charles Howard Revercomb - early postmaster of Covington and member of the Virginia House of Delegates       • His uncle Charles Pickett Barnett - C&O Railroad engineer and City Engineer for Covington       • His father Frank Hammond, Jr. - owner of Hammond Coal Company       • His grandfather Frank Hammond, Sr. - owner of F.H. Hammond Notion Co.       • His cousin Chapman Revercomb - US Senator for West Virginia       •   Virginia Military Institute       •   Danville Military Institute       •   Augusta Military Academy       •   Bridgewater College       •   Covington High School 🫵 Please view & make plans for this Historical Online Only Auction! There is definitely something for everyone at this Auction!!!
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    18% buyer's premium added to final high bid for each item. Shipping Options: The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com. Visa and MC Registration only. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM. With 5 lots closing every 2 minutes.
    Clarks Ont Spool Cotton Display Desk
    Clarks four-drawer thread cabinet/sales desk. Probably used in Wills Pharmacy (they sold just about everything there). - Lot 3 Dimension: 15H 21D 30W
  • $350.00
    • Clarks Ont Spool Cotton Display Desk
    Lot 3 - Clarks four-drawer thread cabinet/sales desk. Probably used in Wills Pharmacy (they sold just about everything there).
  • $350.00
    • Country Store Toys Display
    Made by Jefferson Electric Mfg Co. of Chicago Ill. Jefferson Electric was founded in 1915 and made toy train transformers. This very likely came from Wills Pharmacy in Covington, VA. William Wills came to Covington in 1866 and started the first pharmacy in the area. He retired in the early 1910s and his daughter Lena continued running the pharmacy into the 1920s. Display in good condition. - Lot 1 Dimension: 11.5H 11.5D 13.25W
  • $165.00
    • Country Store Toys Display
    Lot 1 - Made by Jefferson Electric Mfg Co. of Chicago Ill. Jefferson Electric was founded in 1915 and made toy train transformers. This very likely came from Wills Pharmacy in Covington, VA. William Wills came to Covington in 1866 and started the first pharmacy in the area. He retired in the early 1910s and his daughter Lena continued running the pharmacy into the 1920s. Display in good condition.
  • $165.00
    • Antique Sheet Music Cabinet
    Could use a cleaning. Finish is crackled. Interesting design the way it opens up. Could be a record cabinet since it looks like a Victrola. - Lot 5 Dimension: 38H 16D 19W
  • $45.00
    • Antique Sheet Music Cabinet
    Lot 5 - Could use a cleaning. Finish is crackled. Interesting design the way it opens up. Could be a record cabinet since it looks like a Victrola.
  • $45.00
    • Printers Drawer
    Nice old wooden printers drawer. Great for nick-nack display. - Lot 2 Dimension: 2H 16.75D 32.25W
  • $25.00
    • Printers Drawer
    Lot 2 - Nice old wooden printers drawer. Great for nick-nack display.
  • $25.00
    • Brass National Cash Register
    National Cash Register model 216 made in 1910. Almost certainly used in Wills Pharmacy, Covington, Virginia. Some vertigris patina should clean up nicely. It functions - Lot 4 Dimension: 16.75H 16.5D 9.5W
  • $250.00
    • Brass National Cash Register
    Lot 4 - National Cash Register model 216 made in 1910. Almost certainly used in Wills Pharmacy, Covington, Virginia. Some vertigris patina should clean up nicely. It functions
  • $250.00
    • Antique Victorian Bookcase
    Has glass doors with adjustable shelves. Wood finish needs some restoration. See also lot 11 - Lot 7 Dimension: 70H 15D 48W
  • $230.00
    • Antique Victorian Bookcase
    Lot 7 - Has glass doors with adjustable shelves. Wood finish needs some restoration. See also lot 11
  • $230.00
    • Popeye The Sailor Man Dedicated & Autographed Original Photograph
    July 19, 1946. To me pals, Bill Revercomb, George Revercomb, Ann Revercomb, Jim Revercomb. Eat your spinach everyday like Popeye! Blow me Down! Harry Popeye Welch. - Lot 8 Dimension: 15H 16D 13W
  • $35.00
    • Popeye The Sailor Man Dedicated & Autographed Original Photograph
    Lot 8 - July 19, 1946. To me pals, Bill Revercomb, George Revercomb, Ann Revercomb, Jim Revercomb. Eat your spinach everyday like Popeye! Blow me Down! Harry Popeye Welch.
  • $35.00
    • Smaller Wood & Glass Bookcase
    Wood finish needs restored. Very nice petite size. - Lot 9 Dimension: 36H 11.5D 24W
  • $25.00
    • Smaller Wood & Glass Bookcase
    Lot 9 - Wood finish needs restored. Very nice petite size.
  • $25.00
    • Original Painting By Howard Hammond
    Howard liked to use layers for depth in his projects. This painting shows William Wills partner Mr. VanLear with William Revercomb in front of Wills Pharmacy. It does not stand level. - Lot 10 Dimension: 91H 1.5D 41W
  • $15.00
    • Original Painting By Howard Hammond
    Lot 10 - Howard liked to use layers for depth in his projects. This painting shows William Wills partner Mr. VanLear with William Revercomb in front of Wills Pharmacy. It does not stand level.
  • $15.00
    • Birge, Peck & Co Column And Cornice Clock
    Birge, Peck and Company was in business from 1849-1859. Not tested & not guaranteed to run. Bottom reverse painting on glass is broken. - Lot 6 Dimension: 32.75H 6.5D 19.5W
  • $15.00
    • Birge, Peck & Co Column And Cornice Clock
    Lot 6 - Birge, Peck and Company was in business from 1849-1859. Not tested & not guaranteed to run. Bottom reverse painting on glass is broken.
  • $15.00
    • Antique Victorian Bookcase
    Glass doors with adjustable shelves. Wood finish needs some restoration. See also lot 7 - Lot 11 Dimension: 70H 15.5D 48W
  • $275.00
    • Antique Victorian Bookcase
    Lot 11 - Glass doors with adjustable shelves. Wood finish needs some restoration. See also lot 7
  • $275.00
    • Victorian Oak Chamber Pot With Porcelain Coated Insert
    Nice wooden Victorian chamber pot with insert - Lot 12 Dimension: 17.5H 18D 18W
  • $85.00
    • Victorian Oak Chamber Pot With Porcelain Coated Insert
    Lot 12 - Nice wooden Victorian chamber pot with insert
  • $85.00
    • Small Medicine Vial Case
    Probably belonged to William Wills and was used in his pharmacy. One bottle holder is loose. The old taped bottle is broken - Lot 15 Dimension: 2.25H 5D 6.25W
  • $65.00
    • Small Medicine Vial Case
    Lot 15 - Probably belonged to William Wills and was used in his pharmacy. One bottle holder is loose. The old taped bottle is broken
  • $65.00
    • 6 Gallon Butter Churn Crock
    Two tone with a few little edge chips or flaws when they made it. Otherwise in great shape. It�s a bit dirty. The lines will wash off. - Lot 13 Dimension: 17.5H 12D 12W
  • $40.00
    • 6 Gallon Butter Churn Crock
    Lot 13 - Two tone with a few little edge chips or flaws when they made it. Otherwise in great shape. It�s a bit dirty. The lines will wash off.
  • $40.00
    • Folk Art Painted Butler Ashtray
    Some wear to the paint as shown - Lot 14 Dimension: 32H 8.5D 12W
  • $35.00
    • Folk Art Painted Butler Ashtray
    Lot 14 - Some wear to the paint as shown
  • $35.00
    • Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition
    From 1911 with update editions up to 1926 - Lot 20
  • $40.00
    • Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition
    Lot 20 - From 1911 with update editions up to 1926
  • $40.00
    • Shelf Lot Of Books
    Christian books including older books - Lot 19
  • $35.00
    • Shelf Lot Of Books
    Lot 19 - Christian books including older books
  • $35.00
    • Pharmacy Scales
    Scales used in Wills pharmacy with weights. No lid - Lot 16 Dimension: 7H 6.5D 14W
  • $20.00
    • Pharmacy Scales
    Lot 16 - Scales used in Wills pharmacy with weights. No lid
  • $20.00
    • Shelf Lot Of Books
    Older history textbooks, Civil War Times magazines etc - Lot 18
  • $20.00
    • Shelf Lot Of Books
    Lot 18 - Older history textbooks, Civil War Times magazines etc
  • $20.00
    • Variety Of Books
    Mostly history, WWII, Mexican War, etc - Lot 17
  • $10.00
    • Variety Of Books
    Lot 17 - Mostly history, WWII, Mexican War, etc
  • $10.00
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