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Upcoming ESTATES AUCTION ~ Sunday - FEB 14, 2010



Upcoming

PUBLIC  AUCTION

SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY AUCTION

Sunday ~ February 14, 2010

10:00 a.m.

View:  Sun ~ February 14 ~ 8:00 am


Buy Your Sweetheart The Perfect

Valentine's Day Gift On This Day!


To Be Held At

S&S AUCTION SERVICE

113 E. 28th Street

Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas


Antiques ~ Collectibles ~ Household Goods
                      

Conducted

By

S&S Auction Service

Garland L. Sparks - Auctioneer 10197 

BETTY L. SPARKS - AUCTIONEER 13372

(979) 822-7830 ~ 822-4582 ~ 220-0564 ~ 220-0563

www.ssattic.com ~~~ ssattic@aol.com

 

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A PARTIAL LIST OF THE MANY ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED

 *Items in Red are newly added & pictures will appear on the last pages

 

ART

 *Prints + Oils (Horses in Morning Light by Jess Munson) + Lithographs (The Little Volunteer by Currier & Ives)

*Framed/matted ephemera recognizing Dalhart Windberg as the Texas State Artist 1979-1980



BOOKS & EPHEMERA

*19 ~ 1950's Walt Disney Comic Book Sets (6-3/4"x2-1/2") Wheaties Cereal prize books

*Souvenir Album (hand lettered with real photos) of Hilter's House & The Eagle's Nest (7-3/4"x5-1/4")

*History of Grimes Co Texas, 1982

*1940 Bryan Bronco yearbook

*1902 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue

*Numerous Books (Fiction, Children's, Etc.)

*Collection of Letters written in German, dated mid to late 1800's in original box & folio


CHINA ~ DINNERWARE ~ POTTERY

*Franciscan ~ Desert Rose dinnerware (apx. 47 pcs.)

*Sterling-Japan-Florentine dinnerware (apx. 54 pcs.)

*Craftsman ~ USA ~ Warranted dinnerware (apx. 52 pcs.)

*Noritake-Stella dinnerware (apx. 83 pcs.)

*R.S.Germany handled Biscuit Jar + Berry Bowl Set

*R.S. Prussia footed Cup & Saucer

*Cup & Saucer collection

*Fiesta

*Fitz & Floyd ~ Oiseau dinnerware (apx. 30 pcs.)


COINS & MEDALS

*Large collection of vintage Transportation Tokens + lst Edition copy of "National Check & Premium List of All U.S. Transportation Tokens" compiled by Roland C. Atwood, 1948 ~ Collection Contains approximate 1,000 Tokens

*Masonic .999 silver Sul Ross Lodge No.1300, College Station, Tx token/medallion

*1982 Commemrative Coin on 1st Day Issue (George Washington) Denver Mint

*National Collectors Mint 1889 Carson City non-monetary Morgan Proof .999 pure silver coin

*Limited Edition Coll. Series .999 fine silver Hollywood Classics-Grand Casino 1995

*Limited Edition Coll. Series .999 fine silver Flamingo - LasVegas, NV 1994

*State of Texas - Texas Ranger Commerative 1823-1973 Commemerative Coin fine .999

*1923, 2-1927 Liberty silver dollar

*1963, 1972, 2-1974, 1982, 1984, 2-1996, 1997, 1998, 2000   Proof Sets

*1984 uncirculated Coin Set

*1984 Los Angeles Silver Dollar Commemerative Coin

*1880-1907 Indian Head Pennies

*1938-61 Jefferson Nickels (10 Books - not complete)

 

COLLECTIBLES

*Signed/autographed  Movie Lobby Card "Starting Over" by Candice Bergen (790147)

*"New Improved Vibro Shaver-The Electric Razor" with bakelite handle; original box (works)

*Rolls Razor

*Shumate Straight Razors with Boxes

*Enterprise Raisin Seeder

*Pair "Taylor" Oven Thermometers (porcelain & pottery)

*Sargent & Co. No. 12 Cork Sizer

*Liontnino Bunion Tool

*Dazy #4 Glass Butter Churn

*CNR-Adlake Kero Railroad Lantern

*Royal vintage portable Typewriter

*Pair White Doves by Andrea

*Inarco 1963 Head Vase

*Collection of Faternal Items ~ fez, pinbacks + Vintage Masonic Appliance for Deacon's rod, Neck Ribbons & Emblems, 1912 Constitution & Laws book + etc.

*Sir Walter Raleigh Pouch Packed Tobacco sign

*27"x32" framed & lighted Coke Ad Clock

*2 Coke Centennial Limited Edition Framed, Beveled Mirrors

*Vintage "Walker Products" Bill Holder

*Vintage Violet Ray Quackery Device

*Leather Saddle Bags marked "US"

*Framed Arrowhead collection

*Japan Half-Doll Brush

*Exchange National Bank-Colorado Springs coin bank

*Football Punter Trophy to Jack Meacher & 1928 Team

*Rolls Razor, Imperial No. 2 razor

*Aviator Mickey limited edition Teapot by Disney

*English Royalty collectibles

*Handmade Lantern Slides by Keystone + glass slides of historical interest from Univ. of Texas

*Stanley folding Rulers

*Mud Man Hut & 4 Figurines (some signed China)

*Made in England Pitcher & Bowl Set

*Craftsman Co.-Handmade copper Pitcher, Boxes, Vase, Bowls, Tray


FIREARMS ~ SWORD ~ KNIVES

*Winchester Model 1873 .32 Calibur, Octagonal Rifle ($1,000.00 Reserve)

*Rolling Block .12 gauge Shotgun with 2 barrels

*Sword with sheath

*Powder Horn

*Hunting Knife with bone handle


FURNITURE

*Super 1900's Oak double-size Highback Bed & matching Dresser with mirror with applied scroll carving (bed could be converted to queen-size!)

*Oak 1900's double-door Wardrobe

*Late 1800's walnut Victorian 4-Piece Parlor Set

*Small Victorian Side Tables (one has white marble top)

*Late 1800's Harrand Organ Co.-Detroit,Mich. oak Pump Organ with pressed design (works)

*Beautiful late 1800's Brass Bed (double size) with curved footboard, ball finials ~ polished & lacquered

*Mahogany drop-front Secretary with 3 serpentine drawers

*Pair mahogany Twin-Size Beds

*Mahogany 6-drawer Chest-on-Chest, original hardware

*Mahogany 4-Drawer Nightstand w/original pulls

*Mahogany 5-drawer bow-front Chest-on-Chest

*Large ornate mahogany Buffet or Mantel beveled Mirror

*Brace-back Windsor style chair

*Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary with 4-drawers, lattice work on glass doors, broken arch pediment

*Mahogany Coffee Tables

*French style 2-Drawer Bombe Shaped Chest with brown & white marble top; ormolu mounts

*1870's Washstand with towel bars, single dovetailed drawer

*Two early ladder-back side chairs (pegged)

*Early 1800's maple Rope Bed with Cannonball Posts

*Early painted black Bench

*Sewing Machine Base with Marble Top

*Small oak curved glass China Cabinet, lighted

*Small size pine Corner Cabinet

*Small Size Cedar Wardrobe

*Sewing Machine Base with Marble Top

*Pine 3-stack Barrister Style Bookcase

*Cedar double-door Wardrobe

*1940's Chifferobe


GLASS

*Elegant & Depression Glassware: Individual sugar & creamer sets collection + Cambridge E 755 etching Console Set + Heritage by L.E.Smith pieces + Heisey (Lariat) + Fenton - 8" handpainted  & signed Fan Vase; Burmese 7" Basket, 3-1/2" Rose Bowl, 4"x9" Mapleleaf Bowl

*American Fostoria 19"W Punch Bowl & Stand + 20 Punch Cups + 20" Torte Tray + Other Pieces

*Beautiful early Bohemian Glass 9" Pitcher cut to clear and Set of Twelve 4" matching Tumblers with star patterns

*Carnival Glass Pieces (Old & New)

*Pressed Glass

*Numerous very nice Crystal Stemware (some sets, partial sets and some singles)

*Nakara~Wavecrest unmarked Dresser Box with delicate floral design

*Amber Decanter & 4 Tumblers with Farberware bases

*2 Orrefors - Sweden 4" crystal art glass pieces

 

JEWELRY

*STERLING: Earrings & Pendant with Hematite; bracelets; rings; earrings

*GOLD:  14K Keepsake wedding band with overlapping circle design; 14K 14th degree of the Scottish Rite Ring; 14K ladies Ring with 15 diamonds; 14K Pendant & Chain with diamonds; 16" cultured Pearl Necklace

*Waltham GF 20 year case Closed-Face Pocket Watch (1912) + GF pocket watch chain

*Numerous Lots of GREAT Costume Jewelry

 

LINENS ~ QUILTS ~ TEXTILES

*Crocheted Star & Popcorn Bedspread (apx 74"x88")

*Crochet Flower Bedspread or Tablecloth (apx 96" square)

*Corchet ecru Popcorn Flower Bedspread (apx 94"x76")

*Hand-made "Star" Quilt, greens & pinks (apx 70"x75")

*Yo-Yo Quilt (apx 56"x61" + 12" skirt)

*Star Pattern + Bow Tie Pattern + Small Triangles Pattern Hand Made Quilts

*Early Horsehair Floral Design Lap Robe (appx 60"x45")

 *Quakerlace Dinner Cloth (72"x90") with 8 Napkins (orig. box)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

*Pair vintage Capo-Di-Monte Table Lamps with original shades

*Kerosene Lamp collection

*Ornate gilt framed Mirror

*Early bend Willow Plant Stand~Sewing Stand with lucky horseshoe on tripod base

*Loce Luggage-Kansas City vintage Steamer~Wardrobe Trunk

*Stained Glass Windows

*Mounted Tssessebe & Wildebesti Skulls with Horns

*Lamps (numerous electric & kerosene table lamps)

*Antique double Ox Yoke

*CLOCKS:  Observe brass Ship's key wound Clock; Cuckoo clocks

*Letter Opener collection

*Miscellaneous Badge collection

*Cigarette Lighters & Match Safe collection

*Fountain Pen collection

*Dulcimer + Auto Harp

*Brass Siam Flatware in original box

*3 Tooled Leather Saddles (Vintage ~ Laredo Saddle Co. & Mexico Saddle made for M.Ward PLUS one Newer)


POTTERY ~ CROCKERY

*Roseville 46-7" Foxglove Vase

*Weller + Hull + Haeger + Abington + Frankoma + McCoy

*Unmarked 8" Art Pottery Jardiniere (small chip)

*Stangl Pottery Birds rooster & hen figurines

*Fiesta

*Nolls Grocery Prices-Kerville, Texas Beater Jar


RUGS

*Kashan Rug with burgundy field & blue border (appx 12.5'x9.8')

*Vintage Braided Multi-Color Rug (appx. 9.6'x12')

SILVER

*STERLING:  8-1/2" Plate; 8" Boardman Tray; Niagera Falls letter opener; 8 - 2-3/4" liquere stems; pair Gorham 3-1/2" candlesticks; set 6 hors d'oeuvres picks in orig. gift box

*1847 Rogers Bros-Eternally Yours silverplate Flatware in original box/chest

*Six 1933 "W&H" Sheffield golf Spoons in original presentation case

*Six "George Adams" London Teaspoons (1846-75)

*Five "WRS" London Teaspoons (1848)




SPORTS COLLECTOR CARDS

*Tiger Woods 2001 Upper Deck & Authentic Golf Cards

*1909, 1933, 1952 Baseball Cards

*1958 Chicago Cubs Cards (10)

*1960 Philadelphia Phillies Cards

*Topps Cards (Bob Miller, Leo Kirly, Etc.) + other 1960's Cards


TEXAS A&M COLLECTIBLES

*1934 A&M Pendant (appx 14"x37")

*1937 Longhorn Yearbook

*1967 SWC Champions Charm Braclet with football charm

*Framed 1910-40 Texas A&M & Bryan, Tx. Postcards

*Framed Class Photos:  1934-35 Co. C Infantry + 1936-37 First Headquarters Infantry



TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ALL SALES
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranty, expressed or implied, for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  The Auctioneer and the Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defect in any lot & makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance, refund or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging, imperfection, defect or damage.  It is the responsibility of the Buyer to have inspected the merchandise thoroughly.  Security for purchases is the responsibility of the Buyer and begins immediately upon the sale of each lot.  Removal is at the expense, liability and risk of the Buyer.  Dealers must have tax number on file with S&S Auction Service OR  fill out a Texas Resale Certificate OR be prepared to pay sales tax. .  All merchandise must be paid for on the day of the sale and removed the same day.  Cash, checks with driver’s license I.D. (Verified by Telecheck); VISA, MC, AMEX, DISCOVER-NOVUS.

Bids By Phone OR Absentee Bids Successfully Won By That Bidder Are Subject To The Sale Rules Of In-House Bidders.  NO Refunds.

Any Oral statements made during the auction will take precedence over all written or advertisements issued prior to the auction.  S&S Auction Service Auctioneers are licensed by the Texas Department of License & Regulation, Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711; 512-463-7331.

 

If You Would Like To Bid On An Item, But
Can Not Be Present... 
We Will Be Happy
To Show The Item To You Early & You May Leave An Absentee Bid OR Call In When It Is Being Sold!


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Garland L. (Bud) Sparks ‘74 and Betty L. Sparks
Garland L. “Bud” Sparks’74 Auctioneer, TX 10197
and
Betty L. Sparks Auctioneer, TX 13372
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Auctions are scheduled for client’s needs and can be hosted on site or in our climate controlled auction house.  We have been in the antiques business in Bryan-College Station, Texas  since 1974 .  We also offer an appraisal service in addition to the auction service. The Auction House site is open only for actual auctions, whereas we can always be reached at our daily business,The Attic Antiques, 118 S Bryan Street, Bryan, Texas where we offer antiques and collectibles in our 10,000 square feet building to include restored items and unrestored items.  No Reproductions!  We are always happy to help with telephone and E-Mail inquiries.  Give us a call today! 
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118 S. Bryan Street
"Downtown"  Bryan, Texas 77803

(979)822-7830 - (979)260-7710 - (979)822-4582

10:30 - 5:30 Tuesday through Saturday
Sunday and Monday by chance

Garland L. Sparks '74 and Betty L. Sparks
Proud Owners and Operators
For 35 Years
 
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