7-26-23 Multi Estate Auction @ A&M Auction Facility

On-Line Only Auction Sale – Parsonsburg, MD!

Selling from the Well-Known Shank Family Estate of Dover, DE!

Bidding Ends Wednesday July 26th, 2023 Starting @ 5PM

Auction conducted online at AMauctions.com via HiBid!

Items located @ the A&M Auction Facility, 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD

2004 Cadillac Deville Four Door Sedan

Quality Artwork by Jack Lewis, Jovan Obican, Michael Green

Enormous Selection of Sterling Silver, Estate Jewelry

Antique & Modern Furniture, Glass/china, Collectibles, Jewelry, 75+ Hummels, Persian and Iranian Area Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Tools & more!

Personal Property Preview: Mon July 24^th from 5 PM – 7 PM

Auctioneers Note: The L.B. “Luther” Shank III and Donna G. Shank Family Estate of Dover, DE are direct descendants of John Hart, signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Shank family has resided in Dover, DE since before the American Revolution. Much of this sale are important Delaware antiques from the Shank family over the course of the last 250 years. A&M Auctions is pleased to bring this private estate to public auction where you bid the price you want to pay. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Delaware History.   

Directions:  At the intersection of Rt. 50 & Forest Grove Rd., in Parsonsburg, turn North onto Forest Grove Rd. and follow for 0.5 miles to Old Ocean City Rd. Right onto Old O. C. Rd. and follow for 1.2 miles to Esham Rd. Left onto Esham Rd. and follow for 1.2 miles to burgundy/tan building on left. Signs Posted.                     

Estate Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac Deville Four Door Sedan, Northstar V8, Automatic trans, loaded, leather interior, P/W P/L keyless entry, showing 133,632 miles Clear DE TITLE, VIN# 1G6KD54Y84U118373.

Sterling Silver/Jewelry: More than 75 lots of sterling silver and jewelry to include flatware sets: Baccellati sterling flatware 8pc place setting set, Steiff sterling 52pc flat ware set, Steiff sterling awards platter, several Gorham sterling plates and platters, sterling cocktail shaker and goblets, Hardy and Hayes Co. sterling silver bread basket, several Stieff sterling bread and butter plates, sterling silver dresser sets, large Qty of miscellaneous sterling flatware, sterling handled carving sets, Qty of sterling jewelry, sterling silver cigarette cases, sterling broaches, sterling flatware, Qty of coin silver spoons and so much more!

Artwork: Original Jack Lewis Watercolor titled “Dover Green” signed and dated 2000 lower right, “Route 9 Near Odessa” original oil and acrylic on board signed Michael Green, Jovan Obican (French 1910-1986) original hand stitched and painted folk art face paintings in frame each is signed, Original American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association Certificate framed with 1899 issue date, Jovan Obican (French 1910-1986) original mid century acrylic painting of men with birds, Jovan Obican (French 1910-1986) original acrylic painting on porcelain in brass frame, Leonid Gechtoff (Ukraine 1883-1941) original heavy oil on canvas of plateau signed L. Gechtoff lower right, Bark “Alice Knowles Bound to Sea 1871” with original Whale House Galleries literature,  “Westward” original Giclee Edition #81/250 signed John MeCray with original certificate of authenticity, Leonid Gechtoff (Ukraine 1883-1941) original watercolor and acrylic, Original oil on canvas oil painting signed J. Glagven lower left in decorative gold frame, Jovan Obican (French 1910-1986) original acrylic painting on porcelain in brass frame, (2) framed portraits of Catherine Hayes and Louisa Hayes daughters of Judge Alex Hayes of Lancaster in oval gold frames, Lindenwood The Henry Silex House circa 1815” framed print of pencil sketch signed H.W. Fitzpatrick, “A Fair Breeze and Full Moon” Skipjack print by John Morton Barber, Inner Harbor Light, Lewes, DE framed print S/N Woodruff, Original oil on canvas of Peacock and flowers signed D.L. Donohue, Original heavy oil on canvas signed Erickson, “Darby and Joan” framed lithograph of original painting by Sadler, Leonid Gechtoff (Ukraine 1883-1941) Original acrylic seascape signed and dated 1940, “Past, Present, Future” Cape May, New Jersey signed Artist Proof print by B. Johnson,  pair of framed mid 19^th Century lithographs: Sons of Temperance by E.C. Kellogg and Daughters of Temperance, Vintage Framed map of Dover Business directory, Original framed watercolor landscape signed B. Blumenstein, Lohengrin” framed lithograph by Oberhausen, several framed framed Chinese silk embroideries, Framed vintage map of Middletown, DE and surrounding area business directory, several original prints and artworks by B. Johnson and many others!  

Primitives/Antiques/Collectables: E. McNutt, Philadelphia, PA late 19^th Century Banjo clock with brass finial and decoration, Henry Gautschi & Sons late 19^th century Swiss made Walnut and Rosewood cylinder roll music box with original eight song play list tag,  Enterprise Mfg. Co. Philadelphia, PA large hand crank single drawer coffee mill in original paint, A.D. Mougin Deux Medailles antique French 3pc highly decorated mantle clock set,  Whitall, Tatum & Co. “Phenix” Steam Atomizer in original box with original label, Lg Qty of Delaware and New Jersey souviner glass, Lalique French art glass floral emerald vase, Seth Thomas mid 19^th Century Federal mantle clock with stag motif, Primitive 40” Ships circa 1930 original and correct very heavy with great patina, Hand crafted sailing ship model by William Adams of Fenwick Island, DE circa 1988, superb selection of art glass paperweights, vintage Delaware Post cards, approx. 82pcs of Wedgwood “Colonnade Black” pattern dinnerware china set, K.C. Co. German Mahogany mantle clock with brass decorated face behind glass door, Framed 18^th Century Philadelphia Merchants license dated June 13^th 1777, Pair of Chinese Cloisonné table lamps with dragon motif and double handles, Vintage Royal Bayreuth Red Devil Playing Cards Bermuda Porcelain handle mug,  several Herend Hungary figurines, Large Qty of signed Waterford crystal to include red and white wines, champagne flutes, brandy snifters, goblets and more, Sloop model circa 1880 hand crafted by William Adams and dated 1985, contemporary carved carousel horse with stenciled floral paint on stand, Virginia Metal Crafters figural brass minuteman door stop, signed Steuben glass center bowls, Dunhill Swiss brass key wind dresser clock, Lenox Holiday Pattern china set, superb selection of Chinese cloisonne, Hand crafter Schooner model circa 1880 made by William Adams of Fenwick Island, DE circa 1985, Pair of stunning Chinese Cloisonné highly decorated vases, Carl Radke Phoenix Studios art glass pedestaled vase signed Phoenix 1980, several Royal Doulton Figurines, 75+ Goebel Hummel Figurines in various sizes, Roy Mitchell and Sons Laurel, DE Lane furniture mini cedar dresser box, Seth Thomas small brass dresser clock, several Victorian photo albums and tin types with early Delaware families, Chinese covered urn with Peacock motif, Late 19^th Century “Rhoda Gardens” flow blue center bowl, figural Mallard Duck head bottle openers by Rubal New York, Mini Copper Reproduction Dive helmet, Roseville 8” double handled vase, Early English Staffordshire Greyhound, 3pc Belleek floral tea set, Bohemian Cranberry cut to clear pitcher with matching stems and more!

Antique Furniture: General Electric “Warren Telechron Co.” type “A” master clock in oak case with brass pendulum and works behind beveled glass door. Clock is from the Centerville Power plant with original owners manual and makers tag, Stunning Victorian Walnut marbletop decorated 3pc bedroom suite,  Collection of (7) Victorian Walnut carved and decorated Window Valances, Late 19^th Century Federal style Pier mirror with highly decorated crest over double pedestal base approximately 9ft tall, antique three drawer Mahogany and Rosewood Chippendale style chest of drawers with string inlay over carved ball in claw feet, Sheraton Period Mahogany and Burl veneer two drawer flip top work table with felt lined top and fitted tool/parts tray over turned legs with castor feet, Stunning antique Oak bow front china cabinet with carved “North Wind” face over dual columns and mirrored back terminating in carved ball in claw feet, Pennsylvania Pine and Poplar two door one drawer dry sink with copper liner, Antique Walnut and Burl Empire single drawer console table with carved columns terminating in carved paw feet,  Mid 19^th Century Mahogany and Flame Grain burl three drawer over four door sideboard with gallery over carved columns and crystal pulls, Late 19^th Century Mahogany and Walnut Large Breakfront two door china/cabinet with butlers style three drawer over two door base, Early 19^th Century four door stepback cabinet in red wash paint, Late 19^th Century Mahogany and Burl china cabinet with mirrored back and carved paw feet, Victorian Walnut upholstered “fainting couch” sofa, commercial 10 drawer cabinet chest with raised panel sides and black painted drawer fronts, Pair of Centennial Chippendale style side chairs with inlaid splat and crest, Mahogany three drawer Chippendale chest of drawers with reeded column, Early 19^th Century Mahogany and Walnut four drawer Chippendale chest of drawers, Pair of Walnut and Veneer highly carved Victorian needlepoint parlor chairs, Empire Walnut and Burl four drawer chest of drawers with crystal pulls, Late 19^th Century Mahogany round dining table with large carved ball in claw feet and (3) additional leaves, set of (6) antique Pennsylvania plank bottom chairs in original paint, Antique Pine and poplar single drawer open face washstand, Walnut oval top parlor table, Victorian Eastlake style Walnut carved marbletop three drawer dresser, Victorian Walnut carved open arm Gentleman’s Parlor chair with blue upholstered seat and bac,   Mid 19^th Century Walnut drop leaf single drawer table with turned legs, Highly carved Mahogany plant/candlestand with carved rams heads over tri-fed hoof carved feet, Buffalo New York antique child’s school desk with folding seat and cast iron base, Poplar single drawer open face washstand with towelbars and much more!

Modern Furniture: Pair of Contemporary Reproduction 19^th Century half round upholstered highly carved goose neck parlor chairs, Set of (4) Seybolt Cleland, Philadelphia reproduction Caesar Rodney side chairs, Pulaski Furniture Co. contemporary Oak mirrored back curio cabinet with lighted interior and glass shelves, Webb Furniture Co. Mid-Century style 4pc bedroom suite, Pennsylvania House solid Cherry dining table and chair set, Pennsylvania House solid Cherry single drawer over two door flip top server, Solid Cherry four drawer Queen Anne style silver chest, Henkel Harris solid black Cherry Queen Anne single drawer end table, Lane Furniture Co. late mid century style 3pc bedroom suite, Contemporary Oak two drawer over three door sideboard, Pottery Barn style contemporary step back three drawer over three door country style hutch, Charak Furniture Co. Mahogany Chippendale four drawer chest of drawers manufactured in 1935, Master Design Oak dining table with leaf and set of (6) chairs, White wicker two door over two drawer armoire, J.B. Van Sciver Co. contemporary Tiger Maple five drawer low boy, pair of white wicker twin bed headboards, Custom crafted Cherry server/shelf with multi compartment two door upper section of three drawer base with carved frieze and Queen Anne legs, Contemporary Pine lift top two door dry sink with copper liner, Singer Mfg. Co. Oak treadle base sewing machine, Mahogany Ball in Claw foot three drawer secretary desk with bookcase top painted white, Martha Washington style sewing chest, Heavy black marble slab cocktail table, Ethan Allen solid Cherry French Provincial style three drawer desk, White wicker round top patio table with glass top, Glasstop patio/sun porch table (8) matching chairs, vintage Bentwood Rattan 7pc Patio/Sun Porch set and so much more!

Persian/Iranian and Navajo Area Rugs: Semi-antique wool Pile “Palace Rug” 19ft x 11ft, Persian Wool Pile 36” square prayer rug with makers signature stitched in corner, Semi-antique wool Pile 12ft x 8.8ft area rug, Semi-antique wool Pile floral area rug 10ft x 13ft, Wool Pile prayer rug 4ft x 6ft, Navajo Indian semi-antique wool Pile area rug 8ft x 4ft, Wool Pile Navajo Indian prayer rug, contemporary Wool Pile Tabrez hand knotted area rug 3ft 6” x 6ft with original Iranian hand woven tag and many more!

Special Interest: Harvard Foosball game table and so much more!

Terms Personal Property: Visa/MC/Amex/Discover or approved check. 18% Buyer Premium. MD 6% Sales Tax. All property is sold "As Is, Where Is", and All Sales are Final. Property is open to thorough public inspection. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age genuineness, authenticity, value or any other determinative factor. Allen & Marshall Auctioneers and Appraisers, LLC may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the phone, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Allen & Marshall Auctioneers and Appraisers, LLC be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value.

Pick Up Date: Items must be picked up at the Auction Site on FRIDAY July 28th from 12 PM – 6 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS. Buyer is responsible for removing all items. Allen & Marshall Auctioneers and Appraiser’s does not ship items, however shipping is available through the UPS Pack and Ship Store of Salisbury, MD or a shipper of buyer’s choice. Buyer is responsible for bringing any required manpower, tools, boxes, wrapping paper, blankets, wheel cart or dollies needed to remove your items from the property. Items not picked up by 6PM on Friday July 26^th, 2023 will be considered abandoned.

Shipping: A&M Auctioneers and Appraiser’s does not ship items, however shipping is available through the UPS Pack and Ship Store of Salisbury, MD or a shipper of buyer’s choice. We can transport items back to our facility from the Auction Pickup site and then deliver the item(s) to a shipper for you for a fee. You will pay the shipper directly for any and all costs associated with getting your items to you. Shipping has become very expensive. We have no control over the cost of shipping items. Please bid accordingly.

Personal Property Preview: There will be ONE open house preview date held on Monday July 24th from 5 PM – 7 PM.             

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