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Spectacular Jefferson Estate Auction
Previous Page Listing ID#: 135869
Previous Page Listing ID#: 135869
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
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Saturday Jun 1, 2019 Completed |
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 Live Auction
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Merkel's Auctioneers & Appraisers Contact: Joseph A. Merkel Phone: 734/320-9828 Email: joseph.merkel@gmail.com Website: www.merkelauction.com GoToAuction.com ID#: 2011 View company information and listings |
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Registration & Preview begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday June 1st, 2019. Auction starts @ 10AM Cash, Checks accepted with credit card information as backup, or Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted. 13% Buyers Premium and 3% discount for Cash or Accepted Check.
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This Spectacular Auction is both Historic and Important. The family ties to Mr. Fred Black, Henry Fords first Currator and Mr. Jefferson’s relationship with Henry and Edsel are just the beginning of the story as to how so many collections of quality and interest were assembled. We have nearly 900 photos posted, via our website. Go to www.merkelauction.com, click on RED OVAL IN CENTER OF HOMEPAGE, “VIEW UPCOMING LISTINGS”. From Fine Antique Oils on Canvas including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln amongst many others to The Lead Solder Collection, we are absolutely certain this very large Estate has items of interest to everyone who is associated with the field of Antiquities. Collections Include: Art, Antique Sterling Silver, U.S. Coins, Buttons, Celluloid Pinbacks, Antiquarian Books, Early American Pattern Glass including Lacy Cup Plates, Early Photographs (Daguerreotype, Ambro and Cabinet), Original Pesha Glass Photo Plates, Lead Soldiers Sets and Others, Miniatures, dresser boxes, Marbles, Cast and Litho Toys, Banks, Jewelry including Old Southwest, 19th c. Jewelry and fine small items, Fine Paperweights, Old Milk Glass, 19th c. Wedgwood Plaques, Statues and Vessels, Porcelain Wares, Pottery wares, Textiles, Furnitue some-dating back to early 19th Century, 1886 Dated Bear Trap and others and so much more. THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION ! This Landmark, One Day, event will be talked about for years to come. (2) Auction Rings running simultaneously ALL DAY LONG and possibly into the evening. This will be a “Marathon” Day. Note: There will be Many Early and Some Rare Books at this Auction, However, The Entire Book Collection will not. We are planning a seperate Auction in the Late Fall for several hundred of the books found in the Library. If your a Collector, Dealer, Professional Picker or enthusiast of Antiques and Highly Collectible Items then DO NOT MISS THIS AUCTION. NO ONLINE BIDDING. (2) Porta-Johns, Food Service and a 40x80 Tent will be onsite. Bring your favorite chair, your camera and water in case we run out. We will sell all items, without reserve, on Saturday June 1st. Rain or Shine... Family History and Noteworthy Facts:
Arthur Jefferson(1914-1998) & Rosemary Jefferson(1918-2017) were not only inseparable, they were truly a gift to the human race. They met on John Carradine's Boat when Arthur was a young Army Air Corps Cadet while sailing to Catalina Island. The beginning of a successful 56 Years of Marriage began in 1942. Arthur was a consummate individual always caring and helping others through his passion for Teaching, Music, The Arts, Books and very giving of his personal time and attention to countless students during and after his 43 Year tenure with Dearborn Public Schools. He was also a flight instructor, during WWII, based in Roswell New Mexico. His passion for Art and Antiques also allowed him to earn the title "President" of Dearborn Historical Society, President of the Fine Arts Associates at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Board Member of the Detroit Institute of Arts Antiquaries and Personal Friends with Fred Black,(The Director of Greenfield Village and close friend of Henry and Edsel Ford). Fred Black helped to build the collections at Greenfield Village for Mr. Ford and Arthur Jefferson acquired much of Fred Black's Estate including his Rare Book Collection among other fine antiques and highly collectible items.
Rosemary Jefferson was a perfect match for Arthur. She was very accomplished herself, after graduating college in Denver, Rosemary went west to work at Hollywood Canteen during WWII. After the were married and the War was over, Dearborn became their new home in 1945-46. Rosemary was very active and taught Sunday School at Christ Episcopal Church-Dearborn, was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, Enrolled in Eastern Michigan Normal College, with a Full Scholarship, Graduating with Honors and a Teaching Degree in 1958. Furhtermore she celebrated a 25 year Teaching Career in Dearborn Public Schools, leading up to her being honored by the World Convocation of Teachers. She also had a Private Meeting with John XXIII in Rome, 1960 and was a special guest of Queen Elizabeth for the opening of the Air Force Museum in Duxford England, 1997. Her Awards with the Dearborn Community Arts Council and the DIA are know widely by many. Both Arthur and Rosemary had a passion for the Arts and Antiquities which led them on a lifelong journey or travel, adventure and discovery. They could not have built so many different collections without the large number of dear friends and business people they met and treated like family over several decades. We hope you appreciate their passion and the many fine items to be sold, unreserved, at Public Action on Sat. June 1st...
You Must Attend as there will be NO ONLINE BIDDING. LIVE AUCTION (2)Auction Rings...
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND PLAN TO USE THE ATTACHED ABSENTEE BID FORM, IT IS DUE BEFORE 5PM ON THURSDAY MAY 30th. Send FULLY COMPLETED Absentee Bid Forms to joseph.merkel@gmail.com NO EXCEPTIONS AS WE WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE TO PRINT OUT. Be Very Clear Describing the Items you leave bids upon, otherwise we will not be able to Guarantee the Execution of your Absentee Bids. Thank you. Sincerely, Joseph Merkel. |
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