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Cupboard, walnut
Glazed doors cupboard, ca. 1860-80, likely walnut, attributed to a cabinet maker named Stoddar[d] or Stoddar[t] near Selkirk, Haldimand County.

Cupboard, walnut
Tall, large blind doors walnut cupboard, ca. 1850-80, walnut, with upper section partitioned into storage units for an office.

Washstand
19^th Century washstand. Possibly elm, spool work legs.

Bed, walnut
Renaissance Revival style Victorian bed, with "Jackson" pencil inscription. Reduced height years ago when being repaired and refinished.

Sofa, walnut upholstered
Walnut sofa, upholstered, attributed to Ernest Egington, Simcoe, cabinetmaker, (1882-1955), ca. 1910-1940?

Pair of Upholstered Parlour Chairs
Late Victorian Eastlake style parlour chairs, upholstered in pale yellow. Said to have been owned by Norfolk county Sheriff Deedes.

Whatnot, oak
Oak, ca. 1880-1920?

Armchair
Upholstered needlework "slipper chair", ca. 1870�s-90�s? Some of upholstery replaced in 1972

Jam cupboard / sideboard
Large ca. 1870-90 jam cupboard in dark finish, interesting carved and applied details and skirt.

China cabinet
Bow front glass china cabinet ca. 1890-1930, with interesting art nouveau glass decoration on top. 

Cupboard , walnut, blind door storage
Very tall and large walnut cupboard � blind doors with partitions for office storage, ca. 1850-70?

Chair � platform rocker
Platform rocking chair, walnut with modern blue upholstery. Likely later 19^th C.?

Chair - rocking chair
Rocking chair, red paint, late 19^th Century?

Chair - rocking chair
Rocking chair, wicker some wear, later 19^th to early 20^th C.?

Chair - rocking chair
Rocking chair, Isle d�Orleans style, possibly Quebecois, 19th C (1820-1880??).

Chair - rocking chair
Rocking chair, possibly a nursing rocker, natural finish.

Chair � swivel office
Rocking chair, oak with wine red upholstery (leather back & fabric seat), ca. 1890-1930?

Chair
Rush seat chair, painted yellow with remnants of original black stencil on back crest rail.

Chair
Rush seat chair, dark paint with faint gilt stencil on back crest rails. Rush seat in good condition, but missing a sidepiece on seat

Chair
Large ladder-back chair in appealing old paint (resembles smoke-graining) from the Long Point area. Woven seat missing.

Wheelchair
Large wheelchair, said to have been used at Norfolk General Hospital in its early years. Further provenance available to purchaser.

School desk
Elementary school desk, wood and iron, likely ca. 1920�s-50�s.

School desk
Teacher�s desk, said to come from Simcoe High School before the 1920�s. Oak.

Chest / Trunk
Wooden chest or trunk. Possibly ca. 1830-50. Early family association from paper label � "James L. Chadwick, Simcoe, Norfolk Co.".

Crib, iron & iron screening
White painted cast iron & screening crib, fold-up. Possibly ca. 1880-1920?

HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS / UTENSILS / TOOLS

Mantel Clock
Mantel clock, made by Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, owned by a Mrs. McDonald of St. Williams, ca,. 1840-60? Decorative glass panel in bottom missing.

Washing machine
Round washing machine with lever paddle. Late 19^th/early 20^th C.

Sewing machine, Singer
Singer Manufacturing sewing machine with accessories. Late 19^th/early 20^th C. �

Yarn winder
Wooden wool or yarn winder, ca. 1800-1860.

Wool carder
Pair of wooden wool carders.

Butter worker
Wooden butter worker on a stand, ca. 1860-1900.

Packing Box
Wooden box, paper label says for shipping books. Ca. 1870-1900?

Stove, cast iron, "Magic Elf" 
Small parlour stove in cast iron, pot belly style, ca. 1870-1920? Marked "Magic Elf, U. S. Stove Co., Chicago, Ill."

Fireplace Surround, tinned iron & brass?
Metal fireplace insert, stylish design suggests ca. 1880-1920?

Fireplace Surround, slate
Carved slate fireplace surround, ca. 1870-1900 (Eastlake style?)

Cast iron heating device
Intricately cut out small cast iron heater of some sort. Likely ca. 1870-1920?

Andiron
Cast iron andiron, or firedog, ribbed shell (?) design, likely ca. 1800-50. Back leg broken away.

Fireplace screen
Iron screen for fireplace, vintage, ca. 1880-1930?

Fireplace screen
Iron screen for fireplace, vintage, ca. 1880-1930?..

Vintage glass slide projector
Old metal & glass projector for showing glass plate slides in church hall, in large metal box. Likely ca. 1920-40?

Stepping Stool, oak?
Vintage wooden stepstool, likely oak ca. 1920-50?? .

Brass pail
Old brass kettle / jelly pail, damage to sides (cuts, wear), ca. 1870-1900?

Wringer
Old washing wringer, wood & steel, ca. 1870-1920?

Laundry rack
Old wooden laundry rack, ca. 1900-1950.

Vintage sweeper
Old floor sweeper (or polisher?) � heavy metal base with brushes, wooden handle, ca. 1900-1940??

Picture frames (18 frames) - JOB LOT
Variety of 18 old picture frames - 5 silver-toned borders and 3 gilt-toned ca. 1900-1940? Also 8 others in black, gold, natural wood, etc. , ca. 1930-80??

Mirror in ornate frame
Older mirror in plaster-moulded (on wood) frame, ca. 1870-1900?

Tin bathtub
Old tin child�s bathtub, painted white, ca. 1860-1900?

Spooner, silver plate -- vase, silver-plate
Vintage silver-plated spooner with ornate decoration, ca. 1880-1910? "Toronto", lid missing. Silver-plated flower vase, handle likely missing, ca. 1890-1920?

Washboard
Old wood & zinc washboard, ca. 1890-1920?
 

Corn Planter
Vintage corn planter, wood, tin & iron, from a Perth County farm. Late 19^th/early 20^th C.

Iron weight � (farm, industry ?)
Old iron weight � use uncertain, but possibly to keep horses from straying. Likely ca. 1840-80?

Typewriter, "Monarch Visible"
Vintage typewriter, ca. 1900-1940?

Typewriter, "Underwood"
Vintage typewriter, ca. 1900-1940?

Grindstone
Old iron grindstone with pulley, on wooden base, ca. 1870-1920?? .

Sickle
Old iron sickle with wooden handle, ca. 1850-1900?? .

Plane
Old wooden plane, stamped "N. McKay", ca. 1850-1900?

Chandelier, 1920�s
Bronze & glass electric chandelier, 1920�s. Provenance available to purchaser.

Candle mould
Tin candle mould, 4-mould, ca. 1800-1850, handle missing, possibly from Capt. Donald Fisher home, Fisher�s Glen

Candle mould
Tin candle mould, 12-mould, ca. 1800-1850, handle missing, possibly from Capt. Donald Fisher home, Fisher�s Glen

Lantern
Old tin lantern with glass shade, blue painted, , marked "Dietz, NY USA", ca. 1870-1920?

  NOSTALGIA - NORFOLK COUNTY - ADVERTISING ITEMS

Signs, H. S. Falls Store
1920�s-30�s, well known store, 1911-37, 13 � miles to Simcoe, prior to 1937 fire.

Sign, Dundas Foundry Co. Ltd.
1940�s-60�s? Large wooden sign for this Simcoe industry.

"Stalker Engineering" metal plaques
Bronze "Stalker Engineering Machine Shop, Steel, Angles, Bars, Sheets, 250 Colborne St. N., Simcoe, Ont." plaque � small oval plaque attached to products the company manufactured. ca. 1920-40??

Brook Woolen Co., Brook Woollen Mill, labels, Simcoe
Cloth labels used for textile products woven by the Brook Woolen Co. of Simcoe, (such as their well known coverlets), ca. 1940-60? � Two different styles of labels � one for "Don-A-Brook Rug, Brook Woolen Co. of Simcoe Ltd." And the other for "Brook Woollen Mill, Simcoe, Ontario, Don-A-Brook, established 1885, Yard Goods Store, Victoria Street, Simcoe".

Paper bag, "Walkers", (Simcoe store)
Paper bags with printed "Walkers"), known to come from the former Walkers Store, Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, ca. 1940-70?

Shoebox, Agnew �Surpass Shoe Stores
Vintage shoebox, small size, "Agnew-Surpass Shoe Stores".

Norfolk Battalion plaque, chalkware / plaster
Ca. 1915-45? Plaster plaque for "Norfolk�s Own 133 Overseas Battalion Canada".

Milk bottles (4)
Glass milk bottles, including local area., ca. 1920-50?
* no mark 
* "Lang�s Creamery, Buffalo, N.Y. � cream top pat. �" 1 qt.
* "Deposit Store / Store Bottle", ca. 1920-50?
* "Simcoe Sanitary Dairy" � Simcoe, ca. 1950-70?

  NOSTALGIA - MISCELLANEOUS

Display case � large store size
Long store display case, in original paint, ca. 1860-1890?

Display case � large store size
"Catling & Essex, Makers, London, Ont." 

Display case � large store size 
Long store display case, ca. 1880-1920?

Crokinole Board
1920�s-50�s game board.

Ontario License Plate collection, Ontario, 1970�s-80�s
Collection of plates from each year, mounted on wooden boards.

"Barbicide" Disinfecting Jar, original box
Glass jar with printed inscription on side in white: "Barbicide, The Approved Germicide & Disinfectant" � also, impressed in bottom "King Research Inc., Glass Made in Canada". Aluminum lid and interior strainer. Original cardboard box repeats this information, identifying the manufacturer from Brooklyn, N.Y. Ca. 1930-50??

Wine bottle � large, green
Very large green wine-making bottle., ca. 1900-50??

Dentist�s Drill
Metal dental drill., ca. 1920-50??

Camera � wooden box style
Vintage wooden box camera, ca. 1890-1930?

Edison Records �Wax Cylinders
Collection of 17 vintage Edison wax cylinder records, ca. 1915-25. Titles include "Peg of my Heart", "Dixie Melody", "My Old Kentucky Home", "Will You Love Me When I�m Old?", "There�s a Girl in Arizona", "What Do You Mean You Lost yer Dog?", "Sit Down You�re Rocking the Boat", "Wearing of the Green", "Dixie", etc. Two feature Harry Lauder.

Records, vintage records from 1^st World War � 1920�s era
18 vintage 1920�s-30�s era records collection. Songs include: "Congressman Filkin�s Homecoming", "Cohen on the Telephone", "Hear that Orchestra Rag", "I�d love to fall asleep and wake up in my Mammy�s arms". Mostly Columbia, except for two Victor.

Gas Mantles �(canisters) � (3)
Vintage canisters of gas mantles � (wicks for gas lamps), ca. 1900-1920? Beaver and maple leaf decoration.

Gun powder flask
Tin gunpowder flask, ca. 1850-1900? "Curtis�s & Harvey�s Gunpowder, Hounslow & London", painted tin (red plus blue & white label), some wear, no cap.

NOSTALGIA - PAPER EPHEMERA

Postcard collection / collections-- SEVERAL LOTS
Vintage postcards, mostly 1920�s era, mostly American. 146 USA ca. 1920�s. 27 international (British, European, Asian, Canada).

Postcard collection
Vintage postcards, mostly 1900-1940, from Norfolk County towns & villages
-- "Presbyterian Church & Parsonage, Simcoe" (1912), "Riverside Park, Simcoe" (1914) � both excellent condition
-- "Talbot St., Simcoe", "Riverside Park, Simcoe" � both ca. 1920�s-�30�s, both with some flaking.

Postcard collection -- Toronto
3 vintage postcards, Toronto landmarks 1920�s-�30�s � "Casa Loma", "The Royal York new C.P.R. Hotel" (1933), "McMaster University" (1922).

Scrapbooks (3) � Radio memorabilia
Three Radio scrapbooks, 1937-39, full of magazine & newspaper clippings & photos � including Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Kate Smith, Guy Lombardo, and many more.

Blue Jays Poster
Vintage Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals memorabilia �"The Royal Flush", Labatts Blue sponsor � framed under glass poster Canada revenue stamps, 1988. * Note: valuable frame & glass for a working artist for your current work too!

School Spelling Poster
Vintage large card or poster for spelling lessons �"Zz" and "ie" -- stamps, ca. 1890-1920? "Morang�s Modern Phonic Tablets". Staining, torn areas.

Vintage Revenue Stamps
Variety of older Canada revenue stamps, ca. 1880-1930?

CHINA

Washstand Bowl
Large china washbowl, pink tinged on white, British, ca. 1890-1920.

Set of dishes , wild rose pattern
Set of china dishes in a wild rose pattern, "Ironstone China, W. & E. Corn, Burslem", ca. pink, brown & yellow on white, British, ca. 1900. 12 plates, 12 cups & saucers, creamer & sugar.

Cocoa pot, likely Austrian /German
Lovely china cocoa pot, floral design on white ground with pink flushes, likely Bavaria or Austria, ca. 1880-1920.

Commemorative Plates JOB LOT
8 commemorative plates � church, etc. 1950�s-70�s
-- Trinity United Church, Bowmanville, 1985
-- St. Paul�s United Church, Richmond Hill, 1827-1977
-- College Avenue United Church, Woodstock
-- Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater
-- Norwich & District Historical Museum
-- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
-- Ideal Indiana
-- Florida

Commemorative Plate
Memorial Anglican Church, Port Ryerse plate.

Commemorative Mug, Town Hall, Simcoe
Town Hall, Gov. Simcoe Square, Simcoe, 1878-1978.

Tureen, brown transfer print of landscape
Early tureen with landscape of castles & scenery in brown transfer print, "Ironstone, J. Clementson, British, registry mark for 1846. One handle broken away.

Bowl on stand
Early bowl on stand with blue transfer print of classical scenes, ca. 1800-1850, British. One handle broken away and large crack across bowl, plus wear stears, but still very early item.

Cake Plates, 1^st half 20^th Century. -- -- JOB LOT
Plate, floral, "Limoges china"
Attractive yellow roses on white, green & gilt border, cake plate ca. 1900-1920?
Plate, floral border, "Georgian china" 
Floral & gilt border, cake plate ca. 1900-1940?
Plate, floral border, "Soho Pottery, England"
Floral & gilt border, square cake plate ca. 1900-1940?
Plate, floral border, "Soho Pottery, England"
Floral & gilt border, round cake plate ca. 1900-1940?

Plate, floral border, "Georgian china" �. � JOB LOT
Floral & gilt border, cake plate ca. 1900-1940?

Plate, floral border
Blue floral border, dinner plate ca. 1850-90?, hairline

Plate, floral border, "Mosaic - JB"
Stylized floral design plate, chip, ca. 1850-80?

Variety of china tea pots. from ca. 1820-1900 �-- JOB LOT - (condition problems)
Odds & ends, not good condition, but some very early patterns and styles
-� small blue Oriental floral pattern , no lid, ca. 1800-1850?
-- delicate floral pattern, finial broken & loose from lid, hairline � ca. 1840
-- blue floral sprigs on white - spout chipped, finial broken & gone from lid, ca. 1840

Teapot
Blue repeat floral pattern - chipped spout, hairline on base, finial broken & gone from lid, ca. 1840

Teapots - JOB LOT - (condition problems)
- brown floral pattern -hairlines, finial broken & gone from lid, ca. 1840
- blue floral pattern - finial broken & gone from lid, ca. 1840
- red landscape pattern - lid missing, hairline on base, ca. 1840

Teapot, flow blue � (condition problems)
Flow blue Oriental "Madras, J.T." pattern - finial broken & gone from lid, ca. 1840

Variety of china sugar bowls from ca. 1820-1900 � JOB LOT - (condition problems)
Various pieces, not good condition, but some very early patterns and designs
� folky floral pattern, no lid, hairline cracks � ca. 1840
� floral pattern - finial on lid replaced by make-do, one handle broken away, ca. 1840
� delicate floral pattern, finial broken & gone from lid � ca. 1840

Variety of china sugar bowls from ca. 1820-1900,� JOB LOT
pink lustre floral pattern, finial broken away from lid� ca. 1840
� black landscape of castles & river, "Castello, Wallis Cimson & Co.", finial broken away from lid, hairlines in bottom� ca. 1840 �

Variety of china sugar bowls from ca. 1820-1900, � JOB LOT
floral pattern - lid broken in half, one handle broken off, ca. 1840 �
� multicolour Oriental flowers & scenery pattern, one handle broken away, no lid� ca. 1840
 

Variety of china sugar bowls from ca. 1820-1900, blue transfer � JOB LOT -
� blue landscape "Siam" pattern, J. Clementson, no lid broken, hairline cracks in bottom, ca. 1840-60
- blue landscape of castles by river, finial missing from lid, , lid chipfloral pattern, no lid, hairline cracks � ca. 1840 - blue stylized floral pattern, one handle broken away, lid lighter colour� ca. 1840

Teapot & Sugar Bowl
-- multicolour floral pattern - major cracks, lid missing, ca. 1840
-- same floral pattern, no lid, interior rim chip� ca. 1840

Variety of china items � JOB LOT
Odds & ends, some not best of condition, but interesting variety
- china mug, "Chinese Bird � Wm. Adams, England
� small covered bowl, floral pattern "Grosvenor Bisto England", 2 hairlines
� small Oriental china lidded dish on tray, Oriental people, chip on tray � early 20^th Century?
� large cup, floral pattern & gilt border, hairline crack, ca. 1830-50?

Variety of china items � JOB LOT
� china round bowl, blue willow Oriental design� Wm. Adams, England
- china oval bowl, blue willow Oriental design � ironstone crack & chip
- china oval bowl, black Eastern landscape with temples, large crack
- china mug, "Chinese Bird � Wm. Adams, England

Batter jug, stoneware
Stoneware batter jug, buff glaze, ca. 1850-70, rim & base chips.

Jug, stoneware, Schuman�s, Buffalo
Stoneware small jug, brown glaze on shoulders, buff below, "Schuman�s, Buffalo, N.Y.", ca. 1880-1900?

Churn, stoneware
Stoneware churn, glossy white glaze, crown mark, hairline crack and missing one bail/wood handle. Ca. 1900-1940?

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, buff glaze, ca. 1870-90, coggle decoration.

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, buff glaze, ca. 1870-90

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, buff glaze, ca. 1870-90, hairline cracks & rim chip

Fruit Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, glassy buff glaze, ribbed panel sides ca. 1870-90, crazing & staining

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, straight sided, brown glaze, ca. 1870-90, minor rim chips.

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, straight sided, treacle-brown glaze, ca. 1870-90, hairline cracks.

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, straight sided, treacle-brown glaze on shoulders, buff below, excess whitish glaze spots, ca. 1870-90.

Jar, stoneware
Stoneware preserving jar, straight sided, treacle-brown glaze on shoulders, buff below, coggle decoration around shoulder, ca. 1870-90, hairline cracks.

Crock, earthenware � attributed to Gilbert Pottery, Port Ryerse
Earthenware crock, brown glaze, ca. 1870-90, attributed to Eban T. Gilbert, Port Ryerse Pottery, (family history provenance available to purchaser).

Crock, earthenware
Earthenware crock, speckled brown glaze, ca. 1840-80, wear to glaze in several areas, plus white deposits..

Pottery � JOB LOT
Pitcher, earthenware
Earthenware pitcher, red brown glaze, handle missing, wear glaze, ca. 1840-80.
Jar, earthenware
Earthenware preserving jar, brown glaze, ca. 1840-80, hole in base.
Pitcher, stoneware
Stoneware pitcher, brown glaze, large hole in base, rim chips, ca. 1840-80.

Jug / bottle, earthenware � Oriental?
Earthenware bottle or jug with small pouring spout & finial handle, likely Chinese or Japanese??, brown glaze, ca. 1870-1900??, wear to glaze on finial.

Bottle, stoneware � Bols (Dutch
Stoneware bottle with paper label, Dutch, 1868 - brown glaze, impressed "Erven Lucas Bols � Amsterdam", "1868" on paper label; paper label missing part of paper 

4 glasses, Centennial
4 commemorative glasses for 1867-1967 Centennial, same pattern but 3 colours 

Quilt
Log cabin quilt, ca. 1870-1920?. Minor wear.

Quilt
Patchwork quilt, ca. 1870-1920?. minor wear.

Quilt
Nine-patch box design quilt, ca. 1920�s, pastels, from New Dundee area, excellent condition.

Victorian Undergarments -- White cotton -- Black - - JOB LOTS
Various white cotton items with ornate trim, ca. 1870-1910?

TOYS

Doll, wax head
Large (3 ft.) wax over papier mache head, papier mache legs & arms, blonde wig. Ca. 1860-90? wax possibly restored as well as wig???.

Toy � "The Fort"
Wooden frames from a late 19^th C. game called "The Fort" � the pool cue & balls are missing, ca. 1870-1900.

Train set in original box - Lionel �Santa Fe Twin Diesel
Later 20^th century train set in original box, plastic, complete with track.

Train set -- with landscape setting
1980�s? plastic

ART --- PAINTINGS / PRINTS

Painting, "The Statesman�s Vision", by Edgar Cantelon
Large watercolour scene, picturing a man and two companions looking towards the distant mountains, signed "W. Edgar Cantelon", ca. 1920-50. Framed under glass, in natural wood frame with mouldings, backed and matted with acid-free materials.

Painting, scene of mountains, by Edgar Cantelon
Watercolour scene, ca. 1920-50.

Painting, trees in landscape, by Edgar Cantelon
Watercolour scene, ca. 1920-50.

Painting , "Lynn River" with cows, by Edgar Cantelon
Watercolour scene, ca. 1920-50.

Painting, Log Cabin in Woods, by Vic Gibbons
1950�s or 1960�s very large oil on canvas, framed.

Sketch, charcoal landscape, bridge over river, with church
Charcoal sketch, subject and , artist unknown.

Print, "Fathers of Confederation"
Late 19^th Century sepia print, walnut framed under glass, acid-free backing.

Print / (photo ?), "Queen Victoria"
Likely ca. 1897 Jubilee, Sepia print, ornate gilt frame, framed under glass, acid-free backing.

Print "Stages of a Woman�s Life from the Cradle to the Grave"
Kelloggs & Comstock print, ca. 1850-80, framed under glass, worn condition.

Print, "Marion County, Oregon, 1878"
Likely print from an Historical Atlas, framed under glass, missing detail from one corner of frame acid-free backing..

Print, "Ostermouth Castle, Mumbles & Lighthouse, Swansea Bay"
likely engraving print by J. E. Robinson, printed by Engelmann, Graf, Coindet & Co., ca. 1830-60?framed under glass, acid-free backing

Print, churches & public square
Small vintage print in colour, framed under glass in attractive gilt & multicolour frame, ca. 1890-1940? � Artist & subject unknown, but obviously British or European view.

Prints, 3 small botanical prints
Three small vintage prints in colour, framed under glass after 1833, �34, �37 botanical pictures, ca. 1900-1940?

Portrait � likely pastel enhanced photo blow up, "Lou Ostrander"
Portrait of Lou(esa) Ostrander, St. Thomas, in oval frame with ornate gilt frame and curved glass, ca. 1880-1920?

Poster, World War II recruiting
Vintage World War II poster with art deco style image of young man bearing torch and towering war memorial monument behind, plus verse from pom "The Torch" by Canadian poet John McCrae, ca. 1940-45. Mounted in acid-free mylar plastic 

Carving of decoy (miniature), Bev Kett, 1979
Small folk art wood carving by the late Bev Kett, 1979, one of the first (and one of the best) local decoy carvers to revive this art in the later 20^thth C. , , signed "Kett, �79".

Woodpecker carving, Robert McCairns
Small folk art wood carving by the late Robert McCairns, ca. 1980�s, signed "Robert McCairns, Turkey Point, Ont."-

Ship in a bottle (2)
Small ship in a bottle, signed "A Bluenose, P. Leney, 1986". The late Parker Leney, Port Dover, made these as a hobby.
Ship in a bottle, signed "P. Leney, �82" 

Stuffed owl
Taxidermy specimen..

Stuffed owl
Taxidermy specimen,

Plaster sheep (Nativity ornament?)
Heavy plaster sheep or lamb, likely a Nativity ornament. Age unknown, but likely 20^th C.?

Candles (6) by Mona Hughes
Collection of candles crafted by Norfolk County�s master chandler some 25 years ago. The late Mona Hughes was a well known candle maker who had a home-shop on Hwy 24 south of Simcoe for many years. She often moulded candles like these from antique pressed glass goblets, and she was a popular speaker-teacher at American candle making conventions. 

Photograph, A. J. Masters & Co. store
Sepia photo of 16 men & boys seated & standing in front of the A. J. Masters & Co. storefront in an unidentified town or city, another man and boy stand off to the side at right looking on, the store employees display a large framed print of the "Davies Brewing & Malting Co., Toronto, Ontario".

Photograph, unidentified cemetery
Large photo of group of large people attending a memorial event at a small rural cemetery � (a dozen or so 19^th C. white marble tombstones, surrounded by white marble posts & iron chain) � image 9 � inches by 7 � inches, plus mat � mat marked by Huber, Kitchener studio.

Photograph, "Cupid Asleep"
Sepia art photo of child as Cupid, framed under glass, acid-free backing, larger size

"Columbian Portfolio of Photographs of the Worlds Fair" - 1893 
Portfolio of 24 large photographs (image 9 inches by 6 inches" plus borders) on glossy paper, showing handsome full page views of the buildings at this 1893 World�s Fair. Sample views include U. S. Government Building, Horticultural Hall, The Casino, Ferris Wheel & Midway, Viking Ship, etc. Card-stock & leather red portfolio with elaborate gilt title shows wear & soiling

Steroscope Cards -- - JOB LOT
36 late 19^th C. stereoscope cards with Americana subjects, ca. 1895-1900? Variety of stereo cards from the same series, broken down into smaller geographic or theme units.

Presidential � George Washington
3 stereo cards � "Where our First President Lived and Died, Mount Vernon", "Washington Monument", "Washington�s Tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia". Each with old water stain upper right corner (but not on the image).

White House, Washington
9 stereo cards � all with water stain across upper right corner border, but not into the image
"U.S. Capitol & Grounds, Washington, D.C."�"House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.", Inauguration Day, Washington" � "Reception Day at the White House" � "Walk Around the White House" � "Inauguration Day, Washington, D. C." � "The Red Room in White House, Washington" � "The newly Decorated Blue Room in White House, Washington" (* crease across centre) �"The East Room, White House, Washington" 

Washington D. C. � public buildings
7 stereo cards -- "U. S. Infantry, Dewey�s Reception, Washington" (*crease lower left corner, torn away lower right corner, as well as upper right corner water stain) �"U. S. Capitol & Grounds, Washington" � "House of Representatives, Washington" � "Treasury Building, Washington" - "Grand Stairway, Library of Congress, Washington" (missing lower corner of border) � "Agricultural Building, Washington" � "Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Washington"

New York City
8 cards � "Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York" � "City Hall & Statue of Nathan Hale, New York" � "Vanderbilt Mansion, New York" � "Art Museum, Central Park, New York" � "Parkhurst Church, Madison Square, New York" (crease lower left corner) - "Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York" � "Fifth Avenue, New York" (crease through centre) � "Cooper Union & the Bowery, New York"

Rough Riders
1 stereo card, ""Rough Riders on Parade, Camp Wikoff". Old water stain upper right corner, but not on image, other lesser stains on lower border. Surface crease on lower left corner area.

Chicago, Philadelphia
8 cards � "The World, Washington Park, Chicago" (small centre crease) - "State St. & the Masonic Temple, Chicago" � "Stock Yards, Chicago".- "Solitude, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia" � "Miniature Yachts, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia" � "Ampitheatre, Arlington, Va." � "In Krug Park, St. Joseph, Missouri" 

Historical Atlas of Norfolk County , 1877
"New Historical Atlas of Norfolk County 1877" - large hard cover format. Spine loose, some wear to cover and interior, but generally fair condition for the age

Historical Atlas of Norfolk County , 1877
"New Historical Atlas of Norfolk County 1877"� large hard cover format. Spine loose, 3 large holes in front cover near base, some wear to cover and interior. Old pen inscription: "Presented � by Mrs. R. W. Coheen, Havelock, Ont." in pen inside front cover.

Historical Atlas of Norfolk County , 1972 reprint
Reprint (1972, Mika Publishing) of the Historical Atlas of Norfolk County 1877� large hard cover format, excellent condition.

Historical Illustrated Atlas of the Cos. Of Haldimand & Norfolk, reprint 1997
Modern reprint of the local content from the 1877 and 1879 Historical Atlases by Wilson�s Publishing Co. Ltd., Peterborough � large hard cover format, excellent condition, #8 of 1000 copies.

Historical Atlas of Haldimand County , 1879
"New Historical Atlas of Haldimand County 1879" � large hard cover format. Spine coming loose, some wear to cover, some loose pages and marked up pages inside. "Mr. George Riddill" inscription inside front cover.

Pioneer Sketches of Long Point Settlement, by E. A. Owen
Classic Norfolk County history & genealogy volume by E. A. Owen, published in 1898 � worn condition, but long-time prized title.: Worn condition

Pioneer Sketches of Long Point Settlement, reprint, by E. A. Owen
Modern (1986) reprint of classic 1898 Norfolk County history & genealogy volume by E. A. Owen � excellent condition.

Atlas of Canada East & Canada West , 1855
Unsure of official title, but this early Atlas in large format hard cover includes full page county maps for both the future provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Excellent condition for the age. Pen inscription on inside cover page: "William Hewitt, Vittoria, County of Norfolk, Canada West, May 9, 1855".

Ontario in Rhyme, 1921
Soft cover book of local poetry, by the Norfolk Poetic Society, printed by The News Publishing Co., Port Rowan, 75 p.p., excellent condition. 60 poems by Eva Ryerson Fields, 2 others by Nina Emegine McCall & Theodosia DeWitt Shobert.

Simcoe & Norfolk County, 1924
Soft cover picture book to commemorate Simcoe Reunion of Norfolk Co. Old Boys, Aug. 2-7, 1924 approx. 90 p.p., with several hundred photos, good condition.

Simcoe & Norfolk County, 1924
Soft cover picture book to commemorate Simcoe Reunion of Norfolk Co. Old Boys, Aug. 2-7, 1924 approx. 90 p.p., with several hundred photos, fair condition, except for paper glued to right side of front cover.

A History of Simcoe 1829-1929
Paperback booklet by Lewis Brown, published by Pearce Publishing Co. Ltd., Simcoe, 1929, 108 p.p. -good condition

Lake Erie�s Isle of Romance, vol. 2, by W. A. Gordon
Paperback booklet by William A. Gordon, published by Gordon�s Photo Print Shop, Port Dover, ca. 1935, 95 p.p. -good condition

Norfolk, The County of Opportunity � promotional booklets, 1946, 1959
Paperback booklets published by Norfolk County Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk County Council & Simcoe Board of Trade � very good condition each

Simcoe, A Survey vol.II, 1955
Soft cover picture book used as an business promotion, published by Industrial Commission of the Town of Simcoe, 1955, 24 p.p., with several photos, includes folded map of the town insert, good condition.

Historical Highlights of Norfolk, -- 1967, green cover
Paperback booklet edited & published by Bruce M. Pearce, Simcoe, 1967, 68 p.p. � very good condition

Historical Highlights of Norfolk, vol. II � (new, expanded edition), 1973, yellow cover
Paperback booklet edited & published by Bruce M. Pearce, Simcoe, 1973, 160 p.p. � very good condition

Tweedsmuir History of Delhi, 1970
Soft cover picture book by Delhi Women�s Institute, 204 p.p., many photos, excellent condition.

Over the Years in Simcoe, 1976
Soft cover picture book by Bruce M. Pearce, 120 p.p., over 150 full page photos, excellent condition.

The Cabinet Makers of Norfolk County, 1977
Hard cover picture book by Wm. Yeager, 152 p.p., several dozen photos, excellent condition. Second edition, #427 of 588 copies.

Milestones & Memories, 1978
Milestones & Memories, A Century of Simcoe, by George E. Pond, paperback published by Norfolk Historical Society, Simcoe, 1978, 197 p.p. of photos & text on historical buildings, -good condition

Town of Simcoe, 1978
Paperback booklet published by Town of Simcoe, 1978, full page sketches of historical buildings by three local artists, 20 p.p. -good condition

Simcoe, County Town of Norfolk, 1985
Simcoe, County Town of Norfolk, A History, 1790-1978, by David Judd et al, paperback published by Norfolk Historical Society, Simcoe, 1985, 213 p.p. with some photos, excellent condition

It was only Yesterday, by Douglas Stalker
Reminiscences by Col. W. D. Stalker, 1988, published by Simcoe Reformer � now out of print, hard to find

Waters of Repose, by Dave Stone
Lake Erie shipwrecks, 1993, published by Erie County Historical Association � soft cover, many photos & illustrations, 285 p.p.

Pen and Sunlight Sketches, Grand Trunk Railway tourist guidebook, 1893
1893 picture book � soft cover � published as a cross-Canada tourism guide, full of photographic views of major tourist attractions including a section for the Columbian Exposition (1893 world�s fair). Lots of nostalgic photos and very appealing ads. Some wear, but fair to good condition. 106 p.p.

War in South Africa , 1897
1897 history of the "War in South Africa Between the British and Boers", hard cover volume with many illustrations, including photos & sketches (some in colour) � handsome cover illustration of mounted soldiers confronting soldiers on the ground �by James H. Birch Jr., published by The Parish Publishing Co., Toronto. Very good condition. 700 p.p.

Historical Illustrated Atlas Brant County, reprint 1972
Modern reprint of the local content from the 1875 Historical Atlas by Mika Publishing Co. Ltd., Peterborough � large hard cover format, excellent condition.

Canadian History Books
Explorers Soldiers and Statesmen, The History of Canada through Biography, W. J. Karr, 1931 edition, hard cover with stylish design, 331 p.p., illustrations (some in full colour)

The British Empire, by Stephen Leacock
The British Empire, Its Structure, Its Unity, Its Strength, by Stephen Leacock, Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1940, W. J. Karr, 1931 edition, hard cover, 263 p.p.,

The Bobbsey Twins at School
The Bobbsey Twins at School, by Laura Lee Hope, Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1913. Hard cover,nostalgic colour cover of boy & girl in early 20^th C. costume 216 p.p., good condition 

Sights and Scenes of the World, 1893-94
Periodical series of full page photos from around the world, subtitled "A Series of Magnificent Photographic Views embracing the World of Nature and Art" by Geo. W. Ogilvie & Co., published by W. B. Conkey Company, Chicago.14 issues, between Nov. 4, 1894 (#2) and Mar. 17, 1894 (#21), incomplete series -- #2-9, 11-115, 17-21 (no cover on #6, back cover only for #6) � almost entirely illustrations, primarily full page photos, wonderful cover design featuring a Victorian family peering through a huge telescope at a small globe of the world, 13 inches wide, 10 3/4 inches high, some wear, foxing, loose binding, but generally good to excellent condition

Portfolio of Photographs of the World�s Fair, 1893-94
Periodical series of full page photos from around the world, published by The Werner Company, Chicago.11 issues, between 11 Dec. 1893 (#1) and 26 Mar. 1894 (#16), incomplete series -- #1-7, 9-10, 12, and (possibly) 16 (front and back cover but no pages for #8, front & back cover for #16, inside pages for another issue but not sure of no. or date) � almost entirely illustrations, primarily full page photos, cover design is just text, 12 inches wide, 11 inches high, some wear, foxing, loose binding, but relatively good condition otherwise.

Glimpses of South Africa, 1900
Periodical series on the 1898 war in South Africa � 14 issues, between Jan. 10, 1900 and May 9, 1900, incomplete series -- #1-3, 5-8, 10-13, 15-18 � almost entirely illustrations, primarily full page photos, plus some maps & other illustrations, dramatic cover design featuring stylized scrolls surrounding face of a black South African man, 12 inches wide, 9 � inches high, some wear, foxing, loose binding, but generally good to excellent condition

The Graphic, 1911-12
Periodical series of a lifestyle news-magazine with articles, photographs and sketches � some full size on the large format pages (12 inches wide, 16 inches tall) - published from London, England � 3 issues � December 6, 2022 ("Christmas Cheer for All", "Indian Princes & Soldiers in Colour", etc.), August 3, 1912 (sailing at Cowes, "The Wrecking of Regina after the Great Cyclone, etc.), and November 16, 2022 ("The War Fully Illustrated", attack on Adrianople, etc.) -- incomplete series --� very handsome illustrations, many full page photos or artwork, covers feature various advertisements - 12 inches wide, 16 inches high, some wear & foxing, but generally good condition

The Illustrated War News, 1914-15
Periodical series on the First World War in South Africa � 43 issues, between Aug. 19, 1914 and Dec. 29, 1915, incomplete series -- #1-9, 11-15, 17-23, 25-29, 31-33, 49-50, 53-55, 57-57, 60�62, 66-69, 73 � almost entirely illustrations, primarily full page photos, plus some maps & other illustrations, dramatic cover design featuring stylized scrolls surrounding face of a black South African man, 11 1/2 inches wide, 8 inches high, some cover pages missing, some wear, foxing, loose binding, but generally good condition

The Saturday Globe (illustrated magazine section), two issues --1891, 1894
Two issues of this iIllustrated magazine. Some wear and foxing, but generally very good condition for the age
-- May 2, 2023 --"McGill University" (cover story, Montreal) and "Sick Children�s Hospital" (sketches of new building, Toronto)
-- June 23, 2023 -- "A Glimpse of Port Hope" photos and articles.17 inches wide by 23 inches high page format

The Globe (Saturday Magazine Section), 1909-11
Large run of 94 handsome weekly issues, though not complete. Large format with many photos and sketches, printed on better quality glossy paper. Covers a wide range of subjects, often focusing upon pictorial features on various Ontario towns and regions as well as lifestyle articles. Also some national and international news features. 43 issues, between January 9, 2023 and March 25, 1911, incomplete series �Eye-catching cover design.12 inches wide by 16 � inches high page format. Some wear and foxing, but generally very good condition for the age.
Just a few feature articles include: "Lumbering in Northern Saskatchewan", "In the Niagara Fruit District", "Yachting on Toronto Bay", "In Nova Scotia", "Summer Sports on Toronto Bay", "Canadianizing Canada�s Foreigners", "Curling at Banff on one of Nature�s Great Rinks", "Motor Issue", "Sir Wilfred Laurier�s Western Tour", "Picturesque Side of Montreal", "New York by Day and by Night", and "Automobile and Motor Boat Number".

Weekly Globe & Canada Farmer (illustrated magazine section), 1911
Illustrated magazine covers a wide range of subjects, often focusing upon pictorial features. 6 issues, between March 15, 2023 to May 24, 1911, incomplete series �Eye-catching cover design.12 1/2 inches wide by 16 � inches high page format. Some wear and foxing, but generally good condition for the age.

The Simcoe Reformer, Centennial Issue, 1967
Commemorative issue with many local history articles and illustrations for the Centennial of Canada�s Confederation, in illustrated envelope. Excellent condition.

The Simcoe Reformer, Simcoe Centennial Issue, 1978
Commemorative issue with many local history articles and illustrations for the Centennial of the town of Simcoe, in illustrated envelope. Excellent condition.

Life Magazine collection � late 1940�s through 1980�s - JOB LOTS � by decade
Hundreds of Life magazines. Break up into smaller units � by decade

Life Magazine � Marilyn Monroe cover issues, 1952, 1959
Marilyn Monroe on cover: April 7, 2023 ; April 20, 2023

Life Magazine � John F. Kennedy / Jackie Kennedy cover issues,
J. F. Kennedy or Jackie, etc. on cover 

Family Bible, 1890
Large leather bound family bible, 1890, with full p[age illustrations (engravings) plus 3 full-colour pages (including a Family Temperance Pledge page). Inscribed "Presented to Marr by Mr. & Mrs. David McGuire, 1890" in colour.

Simcoe Fire Insurance Plan maps book, 1949
Fire Insurance book, 1949, published by Underwriters� Survey Bureau Ltd., 18 pages of large town layout maps, colour-coded

Envelopes, "Hotel Governor Simcoe, Simcoe, Ont."
Envelopes (2) with printed view and address in upper left corner of "Hotel Governor Simcoe, Fred A. Leask, Prop., at Intersection of #3 and #24 Highways, �Where the Highways Meet�, Simcoe, Ont., Canada" Ca. 1930-50. Good condition (unused). .

Scrapbook � Royal Family , Dionne Quints
Very large scrapbook with dozens of vintage articles on the British / Canadian royal family, from ca. � to ca. Also pages on the Dionne Quintuplets. Good condition.

Sheet Music - nostalgia -no number
Variety of older sheet music, highlighted by "Dixie" 1943, Bing Crosby & Dorothy Lamour on cover), "They All Call it Canada, but I call it home", "The Empire is Marching " (1945, Britannia with flag, plus soldiers)"Till the Lights of London Shine Again" (1939), etc. Fair condition.

VOTERS� LISTS � various JOB LOTS will include
Voters� List Township of Townsend 1921 112 pages
Voters� List Township of Townsend 1928 75 pages
Voters� List x2 Township of Townsend 1936 68 pages
Voters� List Township of Townsend 1937 68 pages
Voters� List Township of Townsend 1933 71 pages
Voters� List Township of Townsend 1934 71 pages
Voters� List x2 Township of South Walsingham 1896 26
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1908 27
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1910 25
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1911 28
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1912 24
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1913 28
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1914 26
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1916 28
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1917 26
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1918 26
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1919 26
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1920 24
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1921 28
Voters� List x3 Township of South Walsingham 1922 27
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1923 29
Voters� List x3 Township of South Walsingham 1924 17
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1927 50
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1928 44
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1929 47
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1930 46
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1931 49
Voters� List South Walsingham 1933 36
Voters� List South Walsingham 1934 32
Voters� List South Walsingham 1935 38
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1936 38
Voters� List Township of South Walsingham 1937 41
Voters� List North Walsingham 1917 27
Voters� List North Walsingham 1918 26
Voters� List x2 North Walsingham 1919 26
Voters� List North Walsingham 1920 26
Voters� List North Walsingham 1921 28
Voters� List (Part 111) North Walsingham 1924 06
Voters� List North Walsingham 1925 40
Voters� List North Walsingham 1927 44
Voters� List North Walsingham 1928 44
Voters� List North Walsingham 1929 48
Voters� List North Walsingham 1930 40
Voters� List North Walsingham 1932 47
Voters� List North Walsingham 1933 38
Voters� List x2 North Walsingham 1934 38
Voters� List North Walsingham 1935 40
Voters� List North Walsingham 1936 40
Voters� List North Walsingham 1937 38
Voters� List Houghton (Part 111) 1925 14
Voters� List Houghton 1928 46
Voters� List Houghton 1929 40
Voters� List Houghton 1934 34
Voters� List Houghton 1936 33
Voters� List Waterford 1927 36
Voters� List Waterford 1933 35
Voters� List Waterford 1934 35
Voters� List Waterford 1936 34
Voters� List Port Rowan 1923 06
Voters� List Port Rowan 1934 15
Voters� List x2 Port Rowan 1937 28
Voters� List Simcoe 1929
Voters� List Delhi 1922 09
Voters� List Delhi 1923 18
Voters� List Delhi 1926 20
Voters� List Delhi 1927 19
Voters� List Delhi 1928 19
Voters� List Delhi 1929 20
Voters� List Delhi 1933 28
Voters� List Delhi 1934 28
Voters� List Delhi 1935 28
Voters� List Delhi 1936 32
Voters� List Delhi 1937 32
Voters� List x3 North Walsingham Subdivision 1 - 5 1919 12
Voters� List South Walsingham 1919 Subdivision 1 - 4

PROGRAMMES � various JOB LOTS will include:
Townsend Concert Townsend Agricultural Society 1906 01
Windham Fair Concert in Town Hall 1910 02
Windham Concert Windham Centre Hall 01
Victoria Day Concert Town Hall, Nanticoke 1910 01
Opera House Play Mrs.Wiggs of Cabbage Patch 05
Garden Party St Paul�s Church 1910 03
Simcoe Rotary Club The Gondoliers 1935 01
Presbyterian Church Simcoe Choral Concert 1928 01
Norfolk County Council Minutes & Financials 1940 1941 01
Enthronement St.Paul�s Cathedral,London 1932 01

Safe
Large cast iron safe, from the office of Dr. Keith McIntosh, ca. 1880-1940?

Dentist�s Chair
Vintage dentist�s chair, upholstered on cast iron base, ca. 1870-1920?
Very heavy! Two or three men have trouble sliding it, let alone lifting it!
Also, old oil leaks every time you try to move it!!!