Selling on behalf of the Estate of Clara Terryberry of Brantford. Born on a farm near Burford in 1919, Clara taught school in the Brantford area for nearly 40 years.
Her interests included collecting figurines, jewellery, local history, travelling and owner of a race horse. Her Estate represents a lifetime collection of interests including an Outstanding collection of antique glass, furniture, jewellery , books, postcards, photos and local Brantford memorabilia including:
GLASS & CHINA: 2 Amber Beaver jars, several pieces of Mary Gregory in cranberry, blue, green, amber and clear glass. Rare Shelly bowl, flo blue plates, lions head compote, several pieces of cornflower glass; individual pieces of Beleek, Mount Washington, Slag, Cranberry, R.S. Prussia etc.; Early water pitchers and vases; several Royal Doulton figurines include: Veronica, Teatime, The Polka, Schoolmarm, Regency, Gay Morning, Rendezvous and several others, Royal Doulton Toby mugs include: The Lumberjack, Montgomery, Lobsterman and others; Beswick figurines: cow, pheasant, mouse and others. Partial set of CoalPort “Pembroke” dishes, partial set of Northumbria “Morning mist” dishes, partial set of Royal Albert “Tea Rose” dishes, partial set of Noritake “Bridal Wreath” dishes, several cups and saucers, large assortment of collector plates, cut glass bowls, milk glass etc. Beautiful green slag glass hanging lamp, two cranberry lustres, oil lmap, gone with the wind lamps, electric lamp with cranberry shade.
FURNITURE: Oak bow front china cabinet, two drop front secretaries, three wash stands, cedar chest, gate leg table, set of 3 matching chest of drawers, beautiful swivel make up mirror, stacking bookcase, set of 8 balloon back chairs, antique settees, mr. & mrs. chair, set of 3 caned chairs, parlour table, antique high chair, captains chair, footstools, oak round pedestal table with 5 chairs, 2-3/4 spool beds, chest of drawers, steamer trunk, what not shelves etc.
MISC: Large collection of hard and soft covered books, several tray lots of postcards from the 1940-1980’s, stamp collection, large collection of early photos-late 19th& early 20th century, local Brantford memorabilia-newspapers, Alexander Graham Bell I.O.D.E, calendars etc; Horse racing memorabilia-photos, trophies, Canadian Sportsman & Trot Magazines, programs from the 1960’s etc; old scrapbooks, diaries dating from the 1860’s, old stenciled boxes, large collection of Royalty memorabilia, old tins and bottles, old radios and record players; very large collection of costume jewellery (vintage), large collection of local milk bottles, vintage clothing includes wedding dress from 1918, assorted fur coats and other clothing. Misc items include horse brass and bells, unusual birds egg collection, candle mould, apple peelers, sad irons, trivets, jugs, large collection of mouse ornaments and hundreds items unlisted.
This promises to be a large & very interesting auction.
Preview-Day of Sale starting at 9:00AM.
For questions please contact Brent Shackleton-Auctioneer (519) 271-2646.
