July 21, 2004 -- On Friday, July 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Bob & Sallie Connelly will hold a Collector's Auction at the Showplace in Binghamton, New York. Following a 5:00 p.m. preview, over 150 teapots, pottery and china, glassware, furniture, sterling silver, dolls, jewelry, watches and antiques will be offered at auction without reserve.
The auction will include teapots by Hall including Red and Orange Poppies and Windshields, by Hull including a Snail pot and by McCoy, Russell Wright, Satsuma, and others. Hall, Watts, Haviland and Rose O'Neil are some of the makers represented in the pottery and china for sale. Glassware will include stemware and two bride's baskets. A variety of furniture from several periods will be offered including desks, chests, beds and mirrors.
The sterling silver in the auction includes a 1923 Tiffany seven-piece dresser set, Hutschenreuther demitasse cups, and a Prelue Pattern teapot with creamer and sugar by International Silver. In a separate auction starting at 6:30 p.m., the Connellys will offer three Armond Marseille dolls including an 18-inch Queen Louise, a 6-inch Nippon Bisque doll, and eight large dollhouses and an assortment of furnishings. Also included in the auction: jewelry such as diamond rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants, and watches such as a Cartier 18k yellow gold tank watch.
Bob and Sallie Connelly, whose business includes antiques, auctions, appraisals and an art gallery, have been holding auctions in Binghamton for more than 30 years. This Collector's Auction will be held at their 40,000-square-foot Showplace auction facility at Binghamton Plaza. The Showplace is located at 33 West State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-2461.
Additional details, a partial listing, and photographs are available at http://www.bobconnelly.com/072304auction.html and on request by phone (607-722-9593), fax (607-722-1266) or email to sallie@bobconnelly.com. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted online, by phone or fax on items over $50. Please visit the website or call for directions, complete terms and conditions.