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FAR 405 - Renowned Lifetime Collection of Stephen Shimchock

**ATTENTION!! DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE REMOVAL FOR THIS AUCTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 18 FROM 12PM-5PM** A truly amazing assortment of items from a renowned Roanoke, VA collector. Featuring: RARE J.W. Bear Shenandoah Valley Silversmiths coin silver service, tall case clock with face signed for Jacob Fry of Woodstock, VA, 19th century beaver fur hat with silver fur trader’s crown, Piedmont of Virginia two-piece cupboard, blanket chest in the style of Wythe County craftsman, John Huddle, Burlon Craig face jug, rare dentist’s bellows, multiple tall case clocks, numerous oil paintings, regional history books, local documents of historical significance, stoneware by Chester Hewell and Billy Ray Hussey, Catawba Valley stoneware, primitive and country items, multiple rugs, Native American and Mexican items, vintage toys and MUCH MORE.

Auction ID: FAR 405
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3338 Peakwood Drive Roanoke, VA 24014
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Apr 13, 2021, 10:00:00 PM
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    • FAR 405 - Renowned Lifetime Collection of Stephen Shimchock

    **ATTENTION!! DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE REMOVAL FOR THIS AUCTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 18 FROM 12PM-5PM** A truly amazing assortment of items from a renowned Roanoke, VA collector. Featuring: RARE J.W. Bear Shenandoah Valley Silversmiths coin silver service, tall case clock with face signed for Jacob Fry of Woodstock, VA, 19th century beaver fur hat with silver fur trader’s crown, Piedmont of Virginia two-piece cupboard, blanket chest in the style of Wythe County craftsman, John Huddle, Burlon Craig face jug, rare dentist’s bellows, multiple tall case clocks, numerous oil paintings, regional history books, local documents of historical significance, stoneware by Chester Hewell and Billy Ray Hussey, Catawba Valley stoneware, primitive and country items, multiple rugs, Native American and Mexican items, vintage toys and MUCH MORE.
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    **ATTENTION!! DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE REMOVAL FOR THIS AUCTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 18 FROM 12PM-5PM** 17% buyer's premium. Shipping Options: The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com. 17% buyer's premium added to final high bid for each item. Visa and MC Registration only. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM. With 4 lots closing every 2 minutes.
    Sheetz Signed Grinding Wheel
    Wood Mounted Grinding Stone Wheel Which Has Been Personalized In Blue Paint On Stone: Marion Sheetz, Woodstock, Va. Research Indicates This Was For Marion Francis Sheetz (B. 1859 D. 1939) Of Calvary In The Shenandoah Valley (Small Community West Of Woodstock) Who For Many Years Was An Engineer At The National Park Seminary Finishing School In Forest Glenn, Maryland, Before Returning Home Late In Life To The Shenandoah Valley. Overall Good Condition. - Lot 1 Dimension: 42H 12D 44W
  • $145.00
    • Sheetz Signed Grinding Wheel
    Lot 1 - Wood Mounted Grinding Stone Wheel Which Has Been Personalized In Blue Paint On Stone: Marion Sheetz, Woodstock, Va. Research Indicates This Was For Marion Francis Sheetz (B. 1859 D. 1939) Of Calvary In The Shenandoah Valley (Small Community West Of Woodstock) Who For Many Years Was An Engineer At The National Park Seminary Finishing School In Forest Glenn, Maryland, Before Returning Home Late In Life To The Shenandoah Valley. Overall Good Condition.
  • $145.00
    • Fraternal Order Procession Drum
    Independent Order Of Rechabites Decorated Drum With Classic Masonic Emblems And Brass Tack Embellishments. Inside Signed In Red Paint : Painted By G. Hanson (?) 1843. Both Calfskin Ends Are Torn And Damaged As Shown But Body Is In Good Condition. This Fraternal Organization Was Founded In England In 1835 To Promote Total Abstinence From Alcoholic Beverages In The Spirit Of A Command To The Sons Of Rechab, Found In Scripture. - Lot 4 Dimension: 25H 33.5W
  • $60.00
    • Fraternal Order Procession Drum
    Lot 4 - Independent Order Of Rechabites Decorated Drum With Classic Masonic Emblems And Brass Tack Embellishments. Inside Signed In Red Paint : Painted By G. Hanson (?) 1843. Both Calfskin Ends Are Torn And Damaged As Shown But Body Is In Good Condition. This Fraternal Organization Was Founded In England In 1835 To Promote Total Abstinence From Alcoholic Beverages In The Spirit Of A Command To The Sons Of Rechab, Found In Scripture.
  • $60.00
    • Hotel Roanoke Table And Chairs
    Solid Wood Dining Table That Was Purchased From The Hotel Roanoke And Was Formerly Used In Their Windsor Room Bar, With Four 35.5 Inch Tall Matching Chairs Also From The Hotel. Table Is In Overall Good Condition With Signs Of Use, Several Chairs Split And Damaged As Shown. - Lot 5 Dimension: 29.75H 29.5D 72W
  • $160.00
    • Hotel Roanoke Table And Chairs
    Lot 5 - Solid Wood Dining Table That Was Purchased From The Hotel Roanoke And Was Formerly Used In Their Windsor Room Bar, With Four 35.5 Inch Tall Matching Chairs Also From The Hotel. Table Is In Overall Good Condition With Signs Of Use, Several Chairs Split And Damaged As Shown.
  • $160.00
    • 19th C. Photo Album
    Primarily Tintypes (Several Handpainted) Of The Hess Family, But Also Few Carte De Viste, Majority Stamped On Back From Studios In Portland, Indiana. Includes Carte De Viste Indicated On Back To Be Of William H. Hess, Of Company B, 88 O. U. S . , In Uniform (Believed To Be Of The 88th Regiment, Illinois Infantry). Also Included Is A C. D. V. Of The Infamous Suffragist Elizabeth R. Tilton. Portraits Are In Good Condition But Album Is Badly Torn And Pages Damaged. - Lot 6 Dimension: 5.75H 2D 4.5W
  • $98.00
    • 19th C. Photo Album
    Lot 6 - Primarily Tintypes (Several Handpainted) Of The Hess Family, But Also Few Carte De Viste, Majority Stamped On Back From Studios In Portland, Indiana. Includes Carte De Viste Indicated On Back To Be Of William H. Hess, Of Company B, 88 O. U. S . , In Uniform (Believed To Be Of The 88th Regiment, Illinois Infantry). Also Included Is A C. D. V. Of The Infamous Suffragist Elizabeth R. Tilton. Portraits Are In Good Condition But Album Is Badly Torn And Pages Damaged.
  • $98.00
    • 19th C. Poplar Blanket Chest- Style Of John Huddle- Wythe County, Va
    Painted Poplar Wood Chest With Tulip Flower Motif On Front And Sponge Decorated Panels On Top. On Straight Bracket Feet. Till Inside Of Chest In Left Side. Hand-Cut Dovetail Joinery. Paint Has Flaked On Top And Exhibits Bubbling. Upon Thorough Review And In Consultation With Local Colleagues And Experts We Believe This Piece To Be In The Style Of Noted Wythe County Craftsman John Huddle (1772-1839) And Not Specifically Attributed To Huddle Himself. - Lot 8 Dimension: 22.5H 17D 39.5W
  • $285.00
    • 19th C. Poplar Blanket Chest- Style Of John Huddle- Wythe County, Va
    Lot 8 - Painted Poplar Wood Chest With Tulip Flower Motif On Front And Sponge Decorated Panels On Top. On Straight Bracket Feet. Till Inside Of Chest In Left Side. Hand-Cut Dovetail Joinery. Paint Has Flaked On Top And Exhibits Bubbling. Upon Thorough Review And In Consultation With Local Colleagues And Experts We Believe This Piece To Be In The Style Of Noted Wythe County Craftsman John Huddle (1772-1839) And Not Specifically Attributed To Huddle Himself.
  • $285.00
    • Piedmont Va Cupboard
    Flat Back Two Piece Cupboard Featuring Dentil Molding Above Two Glass Front Doors, Opening To Two Shelves Notched On Borders For Stemware. Lower Section Comprised Of Two Drawers Over Two Door Divided Cabinet Space. Hole Cut In Back Of Upper For Cord Accommodation And Light Has Been Adhered To Underside Of Shelves. Dovetailed Drawer Joinery, Hand Planed Bottoms Have Been Later Reinforced. Mint Green Painted Interior. Has Been Refinished. Lock Hardware Has Been Repositioned And Updated. Presence Of Mildew To Back. Overall Good Condition. - Lot 9 Dimension: 81H 21.5D 52W
  • $500.00
    • Piedmont Va Cupboard
    Lot 9 - Flat Back Two Piece Cupboard Featuring Dentil Molding Above Two Glass Front Doors, Opening To Two Shelves Notched On Borders For Stemware. Lower Section Comprised Of Two Drawers Over Two Door Divided Cabinet Space. Hole Cut In Back Of Upper For Cord Accommodation And Light Has Been Adhered To Underside Of Shelves. Dovetailed Drawer Joinery, Hand Planed Bottoms Have Been Later Reinforced. Mint Green Painted Interior. Has Been Refinished. Lock Hardware Has Been Repositioned And Updated. Presence Of Mildew To Back. Overall Good Condition.
  • $500.00
    • Biggs Mahogany Sideboard
    Two Drawers Over Two Door Cabinet Space. Mahogany With Floral Boxwood Inlay, And Brass Hardware. Includes Keys. Bears Scratches. Missing Inlaid Veneers On Front Right Leg. Please Note Contents Are Not Included. - Lot 12 Dimension: 39H 25D 66W
  • $305.00
    • Biggs Mahogany Sideboard
    Lot 12 - Two Drawers Over Two Door Cabinet Space. Mahogany With Floral Boxwood Inlay, And Brass Hardware. Includes Keys. Bears Scratches. Missing Inlaid Veneers On Front Right Leg. Please Note Contents Are Not Included.
  • $305.00
    • Ovoid Stoneware Floor Vase
    Four- Handled Piece With Glazed And With Cobalt Drip Accents. Unsigned. Very Good Condition. - Lot 11 Dimension: 26H 17D 17W
  • $105.00
    • Ovoid Stoneware Floor Vase
    Lot 11 - Four- Handled Piece With Glazed And With Cobalt Drip Accents. Unsigned. Very Good Condition.
  • $105.00
    • Early 19th C. Tall Case Clock
    8 Ft Clock With Handpainted Face Upper Marked For Lancaster, Bradford Depicting A Blonde Maiden Reposing Outdoors With Her Dog, Lower Of Castles On The Water. Good Condition. Winds And Chimes. - Lot 10 Dimension: 96H 11D 19.5W
  • $425.00
    • Early 19th C. Tall Case Clock
    Lot 10 - 8 Ft Clock With Handpainted Face Upper Marked For Lancaster, Bradford Depicting A Blonde Maiden Reposing Outdoors With Her Dog, Lower Of Castles On The Water. Good Condition. Winds And Chimes.
  • $425.00
    • Native American War Club
    Late 18th Century Northeastern Native American Wooden War Club With Carved Face. Likely Iroquois. Show Signs Of Age And Use, Overall Good Condition. - Lot 3 Dimension: 23H
  • $1,080.00
    • Native American War Club
    Lot 3 - Late 18th Century Northeastern Native American Wooden War Club With Carved Face. Likely Iroquois. Show Signs Of Age And Use, Overall Good Condition.
  • $1,080.00
    • Signed Original Blacksmith Painting
    Framed Oil On Canvas Signed In Lower Right Corner, Possibly L. Menard. Good Condition. S.s. 17 X 13 Inches. - Lot 19 Dimension: 16H 1.25D 20W
  • $190.00
    • Signed Original Blacksmith Painting
    Lot 19 - Framed Oil On Canvas Signed In Lower Right Corner, Possibly L. Menard. Good Condition. S.s. 17 X 13 Inches.
  • $190.00
    • Signed Original Painting
    Original Piece Of Two Chinese Children Standing In An Alley Way With Lanterns Hanging In Background. Signed In Lower Left Corner, Le Mon. Framed. S.s. 10.5 X 13.5 Inches. Good Condition. - Lot 21 Dimension: 17.5H 2D 14.5W
  • $175.00
    • Signed Original Painting
    Lot 21 - Original Piece Of Two Chinese Children Standing In An Alley Way With Lanterns Hanging In Background. Signed In Lower Left Corner, Le Mon. Framed. S.s. 10.5 X 13.5 Inches. Good Condition.
  • $175.00
    • Georgian Style Game Table
    Single Drawer, Flip-Top Mahogany Game Table With Green Baize Surface, On Cabriole Legs Finishing On Claw & Ball Feet. Section Broken Out By Front Right Leg, Baize Playing Surface Is Worn. - Lot 20 Dimension: 29H 16.25D 33W
  • $65.00
    • Georgian Style Game Table
    Lot 20 - Single Drawer, Flip-Top Mahogany Game Table With Green Baize Surface, On Cabriole Legs Finishing On Claw & Ball Feet. Section Broken Out By Front Right Leg, Baize Playing Surface Is Worn.
  • $65.00
    • J. W. Bear Coin Silver Service
    Shenandoah Valley Silversmiths Remarkable Coin Silver Service Consisting Of A 24 X 18 Inch Double Handled Serving Tray, 10.5 Inch Coffee Pot, 9.75 Inch Teapot, 7.5 Inch Covered Sugar, 6 Inch Creamer, 3.75 Inch Open Waste Bowl, And 6.25 Inch Sugar Tongs. All Pieces Marked J. W. Bear For Jehu W. Bear Of Harrisonburg, Va, Except Tongs Which Are Marked J. B. Along With A Daisy Flower Hallmark. Moderate Tarnish. Good Condition. Total Approximate Weight 207.81 Troy Ounces - Lot 2
  • $0.00
    • J. W. Bear Coin Silver Service
    Lot 2 - Shenandoah Valley Silversmiths Remarkable Coin Silver Service Consisting Of A 24 X 18 Inch Double Handled Serving Tray, 10.5 Inch Coffee Pot, 9.75 Inch Teapot, 7.5 Inch Covered Sugar, 6 Inch Creamer, 3.75 Inch Open Waste Bowl, And 6.25 Inch Sugar Tongs. All Pieces Marked J. W. Bear For Jehu W. Bear Of Harrisonburg, Va, Except Tongs Which Are Marked J. B. Along With A Daisy Flower Hallmark. Moderate Tarnish. Good Condition. Total Approximate Weight 207.81 Troy Ounces
  • $0.00
    • Tall Case Clock- Signed Jacob Fry
    Antique Walnut 8 Ft Tall Clock Signed On Face - Jacob Fry Woodstock. Likely For The Famed Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Maker, Jacob Fry (1765-1814). Case And Hood Are Perhaps Not Correct For The Period. Hood Features Broken Scroll Pediment With Carved Rosettes And Acorn Finials Topped With Twisted Tassels. Eight Day Works And Painted Iron Moon Phase Dial, Seconds Dial, And Date Window. Painted Moon Phases Do Not Appear To Be Correct When Compared To Other Clocks From Fry. The Clock Winds And Chimes. Includes Case Key. Good Condition. - Lot 13 Dimension: 96H 11D 20W
  • $1,950.00
    • Tall Case Clock- Signed Jacob Fry
    Lot 13 - Antique Walnut 8 Ft Tall Clock Signed On Face - Jacob Fry Woodstock. Likely For The Famed Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Maker, Jacob Fry (1765-1814). Case And Hood Are Perhaps Not Correct For The Period. Hood Features Broken Scroll Pediment With Carved Rosettes And Acorn Finials Topped With Twisted Tassels. Eight Day Works And Painted Iron Moon Phase Dial, Seconds Dial, And Date Window. Painted Moon Phases Do Not Appear To Be Correct When Compared To Other Clocks From Fry. The Clock Winds And Chimes. Includes Case Key. Good Condition.
  • $1,950.00
    • Rose Motif Tall Case Clock
    Rose Motif Face. Includes Key. Is Not Currently Functional. Heavily Varnished. - Lot 23 Dimension: 93H 11D 22W
  • $335.00
    • Rose Motif Tall Case Clock
    Lot 23 - Rose Motif Face. Includes Key. Is Not Currently Functional. Heavily Varnished.
  • $335.00
    • Antique Carved Wood Blanket Chest
    Likely European, With Thistle Motif. Cedar Lined Interior. Shows Signs Of Great Age And Use, Still Sturdy. - Lot 24 Dimension: 25.5H 23D 55.5W
  • $225.00
    • Antique Carved Wood Blanket Chest
    Lot 24 - Likely European, With Thistle Motif. Cedar Lined Interior. Shows Signs Of Great Age And Use, Still Sturdy.
  • $225.00
    • Antique Wall Barometer
    THOMPSON DARLINGTON Banjo Style Wheel Barometer With Dyed Alcohol Thermometer. Porcelain Dial Clock. Marked Thompson, Darlington. Good Condition. - Lot 22 Dimension: 39H 2.5D 12W
  • $75.00
    • Antique Wall Barometer
    Lot 22 - THOMPSON DARLINGTON Banjo Style Wheel Barometer With Dyed Alcohol Thermometer. Porcelain Dial Clock. Marked Thompson, Darlington. Good Condition.
  • $75.00
    • Miniature Punched Tin Pie Safe
    Local Artisan Diminutive Interpretation Of The Classic Form With All Hand Done Details. Signed On Bottom William Morgan, Botetourt Co. V A. Bears Some Presence Of Mildew Otherwise Good Condition. - Lot 7 Dimension: 17H 6.5D 18.25W
  • $1,275.00
    • Miniature Punched Tin Pie Safe
    Lot 7 - Local Artisan Diminutive Interpretation Of The Classic Form With All Hand Done Details. Signed On Bottom William Morgan, Botetourt Co. V A. Bears Some Presence Of Mildew Otherwise Good Condition.
  • $1,275.00
    • Bing British Railways Model Train
    GEBRUDER BING Black And Red Painted Cast Train On Track, British Railways #937. Marked For Bing On Back Of Engine. Appears To Have Been Restored/Repainted. Good Condition. - Lot 25 Dimension: 10.75H 6.25D 39W
  • $160.00
    • Bing British Railways Model Train
    Lot 25 - GEBRUDER BING Black And Red Painted Cast Train On Track, British Railways #937. Marked For Bing On Back Of Engine. Appears To Have Been Restored/Repainted. Good Condition.
  • $160.00
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