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Assonet, MA, June 12, 2024 -- Woodside Dental Care recently announced the addition of Dr. Aliza Hanif DDS to its staff of dental practitioners. Dr. Hanif sees patients Monday through Friday at Woodside Dental Care’s location at 36 South Main Street in Assonet.

“We’re delighted to have Dr. Hanif join us here at Woodside. She shares our belief in evidence-based, comprehensive dentistry,” said Dr. Derek Cornetta, DDS or DMD? “Beyond her knowledge and skill, Aliza enjoys connecting with individuals from all walks of life and brings that demeanor to each patient encounter. That provides a comfortable environment and puts the focus on tailoring a treatment plan to each patient’s specific needs.”

Dr. Hanif received her doctorate at the University of New England-College of Dental Medicine in 2021. She also holds a master’s degree from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College.

“I had worked in the non-profit field and private sector before I made the decision to pursue my true passion of dentistry,” said Dr. Hanif. “I’m grateful to be working with Dr. Cornetta whose approach and values in the practice of dentistry are so well aligned with my own. He’s put together a tremendous team here and it’s been a very smooth transition.”

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hanif is an avid golfer and played college, leading her team to the Division III National Championships—she also played professionally for a short while. Apart from golf, the Florida native enjoys spending time with her parents in Miami, cooking, hiking, running, and playing tennis from time to time. She also enjoys learning new languages, as she speaks proficient French.

Woodside Dental Care has been serving Assonet, East Freetown, Berkley, Lakeville and surrounding communities for more than 35 years, offering a wide range of dental services. That includes: preventive dentistry; checkups & cleanings; gum disease therapy; teeth whitening; dental implants; dentures; dental crowns and much more.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit https://www.woodsidedental.com/ or call (508) 452-6302.

About Woodside Dental Care:
Woodside Dental Care’s mission is to not only maintain a healthy smile, but to completely change perceptions of dentistry and challenge the idea that going to the dentist is unpleasant.

Woodside offers high quality care, maximum convenience, and the kind of friendly service you’d expect at a small Mom & Pop store. For information, visit the offices at 36 South Main Street, Assonet, MA, via the web at https://www.woodsidedental.com/ or call (508) 452-6302.

Media Contact:
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El Segundo, CA, USA, June 8, 2024 -- An outstanding single-owner collection of sports memorabilia featuring basketballs signed by legends Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and James Worthy; signed and graded Mickey Mantle baseball cards; actual Olympic torches from the 1984, 1996 and 2002 Games; and a treasure trove of John Wooden memorabilia will all come up for bid in an Internet-only Sports & Olympics Memorabilia auction slated for Saturday, June 22nd, by Premiere Props.

The auction, beginning at 11 am Pacific time, will be hosted on iCollector.com, HiBid.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. “Bidders will be able to dive into sports history and beyond with this incredible collection of sports memorabilia,” said Dan Levin of Premiere Props. “The catalog includes once-in-a-lifetime items for basketball fans, Los Angeles Lakers fans, baseball fans, football fanatics and horse racing aficionados. It’s a chance to own a piece of sports history.”

The Kobe Bryant signed basketballs include an authenticated, signed Spalding indoor/outdoor NBA all conference basketball, signed by the late superstar “KB” and with an NBA sticker of authenticity, in near mint condition (est. $7,000-$10,000); and an autographed Spalding official NBA basketball signed “Kobe Bryant 8” (he wore jersey number 8 primarily during his rookie year and possibly a year or two after). Included is the original packaging (est. $5,000-$10,000).

A Magic Johnson signed Spalding official NBA game ball, signed “Magic Showtime J”, numbered 200 out of 330 in silver ink, should bring $400-$600. The L.A. Lakers were nick-named the “Showtime Lakers” from 1979-1991. Also, a LeBron James 2004 uncirculated NAXCOM Sports Collector’s Marketplace Upper Deck rookie card, housed in an Ultra Pro UV magnetic card holder, with an authentication sticker, has a pre-auction estimate of $200-$400.

The many items pertaining to UCLA Bruins basketball coach John Wooden (1910-2010) include basketballs signed by the long-tenured coach (and former basketball star in his own right). One is a Nike gold-painted basketball and signed, “Best wishes, John Wooden, UCLA”. It is expected to rise to $150-$350. Another is an autographed Wilson indoor-outdoor NCAA basketball, also signed “Best wishes, John Wooden, UCLA”. The basketball should change hands for $150-$350.

A Moulton official orange synthetic leather basketball signed “Best wishes John Wooden UCLA” and three others, marked the Los Angeles Athletic Club, John R. Wooden Award, in a black display case with a mirrored rear panel, has an estimate of $150-$350. Also, a baseball autographed by John Wooden and sports broadcasting legend Vin Scully (1927-2022), who announced Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodger games for 67 years, should reach $400-$600.

A circa 1960s-1970s, gold-painted UCLA NCAA champs and coach-signed Nike basketball, signed by John Wooden and players that include Kareem Abdul Jabaar and Bill Walton, is expected to finish at $500-$700. Meanwhile, a pair of original upholstered seats from the UCLA Pauly Pavilion, where the UCLA Bruins played their basketball games under Coach Wooden (seats #1 and 2, row 15, from 1965 up to a renovation in 2008) should garner $1,000-$3,000.

The rare Olympic torches are sure to draw keen bidder interest. They include the following:

- The relay torch from 1984 with a body in bronze-tinted aluminum and a leather-covered handle with a metal ring giving the caption, “Games of the XXIII Olympiad Los Angeles 1984”. Rafer Johnson (the 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon) was the final torchbearer (and the first Black athlete ever to light the cauldron). (est. $5,000-$8,000).

- The official original torch from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 32 ½ inches in length, with a wooden handle showing an engraved list of the Summer Games from 1896 to 1996, in reference to the centenary of the Olympic Games. The last torchbearer was Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay), a gold medalist boxer in Rome in 1960 (est. $5,000-$7,000).

- The official, original torch from the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics of 2002, the relay for which was a 65-day run, from Dec. 4, 2001 until Feb. 8, 2002, carried throughout the United States following its lighting in Olympia, Greece. The final torchbearers were all the members of the U.S. men’s gold medalist hockey team of 1984 (est. $5,000-$7,000).

A professional model, black-colored Rawlings Adirondack “Big Stick” baseball bat signed by home run slugger Barry Bonds, numbered 224 out of 500, is expected to make $3,500-$5,500. Also, a group of baseballs signed by members of the 3000 Hit Club (players who collected 3,000 or more hits in their Major League Baseball careers, including Mays, Musial, Carew, Kaline, Brock, Yastrzemski and Rose, but not including Hank Aaron), framed, should hit $2,500-$3,500.

A 1997 Scoreboard #8 Mickey Mantle Shoe Box Collection trading card, graded Gem Mint 10, in a clear protective case, has an estimate of $500-$700. Also, a 1963 Topps New York Yankees team baseball card, with team and player stats, in fair condition, should command $400-$600.

Not every single lot in the sale is sports-related. An etching by Salvador Dali, from the artist’s The Historica de Don Quixote da la Mancha suite of artworks, numbered (HC 19/65), mounted and matted on a brushed brass frame, should achieve $600-$800. The etching was displayed during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles along with other works by the surrealist master.

To learn more about Premiere Props and the upcoming Internet-only Sports & Olympics Memorabilia auction slated for Saturday, June 22nd, please visit www.PremiereProps.com.

About Premiere Props:
Premiere Props is the world’s largest entertainment memorabilia store. Based in El Segundo, California and in business for 21 years, Premiere Props is where bidders go to find authentic and certified screen-used movie props, movie star-worn costumes, movie and TV memorabilia and entertainment collectibles. The firm is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To learn more about Premiere Props, please visit www.PremiereProps.com.

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Edgartown, MA, Oak Bluffs, MA, Vineyard Haven, MA, June 04, 2024 -- Murdick's Fudge, the iconic fudge maker with more than 135 years of history, is excited to celebrate National Fudge Day, which this year coincides with Father's Day on June 16. This unique overlap presents a perfect opportunity to reflect on the rich history of fudge and honor the dads with a sweet tooth—and without

The Rich History of Fudge
Most believe National Fudge Day was concocted (or confected) with when the first batch was created by accident when a batch of caramel didn't come out right. Around that same period, Murdick's Fudge began when sailmaker Henry Murdick's wife Sara created her own version of fudge on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Murdick's Candy Kitchen opened that same year in 1887.

Murdick's Fudge opened on Martha's Vineyard in 1978. There, they have crafted their own identity on the island. That starts with mouth-watering homemade fudge and an opening day lineup for 15 flavors, including: Plain Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Penuche, Chocolate Mint Chip, Smores, Plain Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter, Cape Cod Cranberry and Rocky Road.

“Father's Day and National Fudge Day coincide every few years or so. That means it's a double celebration here at Murdick's Fudge,” said Mike McCourt, general manager of the three locations of Murdick's Fudge on the Island. “And for those dads who don't have a sweet tooth, we've got a few other savory treats.”

Father's Day at Murdick's Fudge
Murdick's offers a 3 Slices of fudge and a 12-oz Brittle Gift Box special for Father's Day. For Dads without as much of a sweet tooth, Murdick's Fudge also offers gourmet cheese popcorn and peanut and cashew brittle. And for those who truly want to celebrate the roots of fudge, there's a gourmet caramel popcorn as well.

“The other thing about Father's Day and National Fudge Day is its sort of our official start to the summer season,” said McCourt. “And we're all about the summer here and bringing smiles to residents and visitors to the Island.”

Murdick's has three locations: 25 North Water location in Edgartown. Murdick's Fudge has two other locations--5 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 and 9 Union Street in Vineyard Haven.

Murdick's Fudge is the lead sponsor of the Run the Chop Challenge, a four-mile run on Vineyard Haven—the only road race on the Island on July 4. To sign up for information, visit https://www.murdicks.com/run-the-chop.

In addition to its three locations, Murdick's Fudge has a newly revamped and robust e-commerce website. For more information Murdick's Fudge and ongoing specials and promotions or to place an order, visit www.murdicks.com. You can also phone 888-55FUDGE (888-553-8343).

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Edgartown, MA, Oak Bluffs, MA, Vineyard Haven, MA, June 04, 2024 -- Murdick's Fudge, the iconic fudge maker with more than 135 years of history, is excited to celebrate National Fudge Day, which this year coincides with Father's Day on June 16. This unique overlap presents a perfect opportunity to reflect on the rich history of fudge and honor the dads with a sweet tooth—and without

The Rich History of Fudge
Most believe National Fudge Day was concocted (or confected) with when the first batch was created by accident when a batch of caramel didn't come out right. Around that same period, Murdick's Fudge began when sailmaker Henry Murdick's wife Sara created her own version of fudge on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Murdick's Candy Kitchen opened that same year in 1887.

Murdick's Fudge opened on Martha's Vineyard in 1978. There, they have crafted their own identity on the island. That starts with mouth-watering homemade fudge and an opening day lineup for 15 flavors, including: Plain Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Penuche, Chocolate Mint Chip, Smores, Plain Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter, Cape Cod Cranberry and Rocky Road.

“Father's Day and National Fudge Day coincide every few years or so. That means it's a double celebration here at Murdick's Fudge,” said Mike McCourt, general manager of the three locations of Murdick's Fudge on the Island. “And for those dads who don't have a sweet tooth, we've got a few other savory treats.”

Father's Day at Murdick's Fudge
Murdick's offers a 3 Slices of fudge and a 12-oz Brittle Gift Box special for Father's Day. For Dads without as much of a sweet tooth, Murdick's Fudge also offers gourmet cheese popcorn and peanut and cashew brittle. And for those who truly want to celebrate the roots of fudge, there's a gourmet caramel popcorn as well.

“The other thing about Father's Day and National Fudge Day is its sort of our official start to the summer season,” said McCourt. “And we're all about the summer here and bringing smiles to residents and visitors to the Island.”

Murdick's has three locations: 25 North Water location in Edgartown. Murdick's Fudge has two other locations--5 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 and 9 Union Street in Vineyard Haven.

Murdick's Fudge is the lead sponsor of the Run the Chop Challenge, a four-mile run on Vineyard Haven—the only road race on the Island on July 4. To sign up for information, visit https://www.murdicks.com/run-the-chop.

In addition to its three locations, Murdick's Fudge has a newly revamped and robust e-commerce website. For more information Murdick's Fudge and ongoing specials and promotions or to place an order, visit www.murdicks.com. You can also phone 888-55FUDGE (888-553-8343).

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Reno, NV, USA, June 4, 2024 -- Holabird Western Americana Collections’ four-day American History & Hall of Fame Showcase auction, June 6th thru 9th, online and live in the Reno gallery, is packed with more than 2,300 lots of collectible treasures in a broad range of categories, but bidders would be wise to give special attention to the rare, special items up for bid on Day 3, Saturday, June 8th.

The day is loaded with 595 lots of Wells Fargo & Express, outlaws and lawmen, autographs, Rev War and early military, President Lincoln, the JFK assassination, Black Americana, Civil War, Gen. George A. Custer, presidential, firearms and weaponry, sports / Hall of Fame, baseball and basketball, boxing, football and other items. But some of the lots are truly historically significant.

Black Americana will be led by lot 3084, an original ferrotype photograph of eight of the founding members of the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee and the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society (better known collectively as the Underground Railroad, which shuttled slaves from the South to the North in the 1800s). The photo was taken circa 1855-1860, with identifying notes included. It may be the only photo of these important men from this era (est. $10,000-$30,000).

Items pertaining to the Civil War will be plentiful. Lot 3268 is an incredible autograph book (and thus an actual POW record) of 116 Confederate officers held at Johnson’s Island, Ohio. It is a spectacular and exceptionally rare first-hand record of the POWs, containing two autographs per page. It includes some of General Morgan’s “Raiders”, an unsuccessful attempt to secretly raid Union camps in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky in 1863. The book should realize $6,000-$10,000.

Lot 3269 is a Confederate officer’s coat button from around 1861, not identified with any state but very rare and in very good condition (est. $2,800-$4,000). The button depicts the American Eagle facing right, surrounded by a total of 11 states, with lightning bolts in the eagle’s talons. It measures 23mm in diameter, two-piece with a shelf shank, a twisted rope border and no ID of manufacture. It was made in England for the Confederate states after the naval blockade of 1861.

Items relating to Abraham Lincoln as President will be offered. Lot 3132 is an official document dated July 2, 1863 and signed by Secretary of the Nevada Territory Orion Clemens as acting governor (which he sometimes did when Governor James Nye was traveling). Clemens joined Lincoln’s election campaign and when Lincoln was elected President, he appointed Clemens Secretary of the Nevada Territory. The document is framed and matted (est. $2,500-$3,500).

Lot 3143 is a lot of five autographs of men involved with Lincoln: Stephen A. Douglas (Senator from Illinois and presidential opponent); Joseph K. Barnes (Surgeon General of the U.S., who was on Lincoln’s deathbed and performed John Wilkes Booth’s autopsy); U.S. Army General David Hunter; U.S. Brigadier General James Shields, who served as Senator from three different states; and Barnes Compton, who served in the U.S. Congress in the 1880s (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Lot 3180 is a rare carte de visite of John Wilkes Booth, signed and inscribed by him circa 1859 on the reverse: “J. Wilkes Booth to James W. McDerman”. James McDerman was manager of the Merchant Hotel in Baltimore, a hotel that catered to actors, from 1859-1866. The photo remained in the McDerman family from the Civil War until 2003, when it was first offered for sale. Booth’s signature is extremely rare, as most of them were destroyed (est. $5,000-$10,000).

Items pertaining to General George Armstrong Custer will feature lot 3339, the signatures of more than ten survivors of the 7th Cavalry (and, subsequently, the Battle of Little Big Horn). Some of the men survived the Indian slaughter, while others were on “leave of absence” or on special duty”. Two were fortunate to have been assigned to the pack train that lagged sadly behind before arriving at Reno’s unit on the hill. The group has an estimate of $3,000-$6,000.

Lot 3350 comprises two Custer-related items: a cabinet card by D.F. Barry dated 1880 from Bismarck, South Dakota of Curly, a Crow scout to Custer’s column who was paid to find other Indian tribes but not to fight (also, he was a Little Big Horn survivor); and a court deposition in very good condition, dated Aug. 7, 1901, in which Curly states he never got paid for delivering hay for the cavalry. Curly’s signature (as “X”) appears on the second page (est. $4,000-$6,000).

There are many original documents and photos of well-known 19th century Western outlaws on Day 3, including the James Gang, Billy the Kid and the Dalton Gang. But the prize lot is the absolute top Western wanted poster of all – the 1882 Black Bart Poet Stage Robber wanted poster (offering an $800 reward), along with a circular compiled by J.B. Hume, a Wells Fargo Special Officer, containing a poem a poem by Bart found after a robbery (est. $10,000-$30,000).

Lot 3046 is a rare original carte de visite of Black Bart (real name, Charles E. Boles), circulated by Wells Fargo out of Sacramento. On the reverse is written “Black Bart for F. Tracy” (Tracy being a Wells Fargo agent), but there is some question as to whether the words are printed or, if not, were signed by Bart at all. The lot also features a photograph of Bart, signed (as “Charles E. Bowles”), from when he served as a U.S. Army First Sergeant in Illinois (est. $5,000-$25,000).

Lot 3051 is a Wells Fargo $1,800 reward poster issued in 1881 for the three masked men still at large after the Nov. 7, 1881 robbery of the stage from Sonora to Milton, California. The three men were Billy Minor (or Miner, alias Billy Anderson and also known as the legendary “Grey Fox”), about whom a movie was made and who originated the phrase “Hands up!”; William Miller, who was fond of poker, whiskey and fast women; and Jim Brown (est. $5,000-$10,000).

To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, and the four-day American History & Hall of Fame Showcase auction, June 6th-9th, at 8 am Pacific time each day, visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

About Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC:
Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC is always seeking new and major collections to bring to market. It prides itself as being a major source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other similar company in the past decade alone. The firm will have its entire sales database online soon, at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots sold since 2014. To consign a single piece or a collection, you may call Fred Holabird at 775-851-1859 or 844-492-2766; or, you can send an e-mail to fredholabird@gmail.com. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

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New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, June 1, 2024 -- Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will hold three online-only auctions on two days – Saturday and Sunday, June 15th and 16th. The June 15th event will be an Automobilia, Petroliana & Advertising auction, featuring the Dr. Michael Francis collection. June 16th will be split into two sessions: a Canadiana, Advertising & Historic Objects auction featuring the Jon Church collection; and an Automobilia & Advertising auction later in the day.

“We’ve segmented the content of these collections,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Saturday is geared toward petroliana and soda advertising, while Sunday’s focus is on country store advertising and some great historical objects.”

Things will heat up quickly on June 15th, with the late Dr. Michael Francis collection certain to create a swarm of interest with bidders. Dr. Francis was an automobile enthusiast known for his keen eye, knowledge and judging acumen. His collection included early 20th century porcelain dealer signs, advertising signs, gas pumps, American automotive literature and historical objects related to Owen Sound (his birthplace) and Orillia (where he practiced medicine), in Canada.

The sale that day, starting at 9 am Eastern time, will include Canadian dealer signs (including two Enarco “Slateboy” signs, a diecut Cities Service sign in a rare wrought iron frame, two Supertest dealer signs and other desirable items). But the two headliners are the 1920s-era two-sided, three-dimensional ‘Garage’ sign from the Ancaster Ford-Essex Garage, and a 1936 Chevrolet half-ton pickup truck in untouched original condition. Even the tires are original.

The 1936 Chevrolet half-ton pick-up truck is a true pre-war survivor truck, driven only 17,056 actual miles since new. It features the original ‘leather-type’ upholstery, original apple green and black paint, and original 6-cylinder valve-in-head 206.8 c.i. engine. The chrome is excellent and the original Goodrich Silvertown tires were removed but kept. The truck has been stored in a climate-controlled environment but will need some servicing. It should bring $25,000-$30,000.

All estimates quoted in this report are in Canadian dollars.

The late 1920s double-sided painted galvanized sheet metal sign with milk (opal) glass letters spelling the word ‘GARAGE’ is deceptively simple in design but early lighted signs with milk glass represent some of the most important North American treasures in advertising. This one is impressive at 45 inches by 82 inches and depicts a Model A Ford (or Essex) of the period, and was originally made for a Ford-Essex Garage in Dundas, Ontario (est. $20,000-$30,000).

What would a Miller & Miller petroliana auction be without a White Rose Gasoline round dealer sign, four feet in diameter and featuring the iconic ‘Boy and Slate’ graphic? Miller & Miller has featured the sign in past sales, always with enthusiasm from bidders, and this one, boasting very good color and gloss, should be received well, too. It has a pre-sale estimate of $9,000-$12,000.

The first June 16th auction, beginning promptly at 9 am, will feature the Jon Church collection. Mr. Church is well known and highly regarded among longtime Canadiana collectors. “Like a historian, Church kept careful handwritten notes on most items in his collection,” Mr. Miller remarked. “We found them everywhere, which was helpful in identifying his many one-of-a-kind items.” The collection includes a surprising cache of Canadian pottery, country store advertising and historic objects – all fresh to the market.

Pottery items include an Owen Sound pitcher, an Eby pie plate, a Skinner 3-gallon ‘Tree of Life’ crock and more. The collection also features a rare Canadian Pacific Railroad vertical broadside; a Montreal, Ottawa and Georgian Bay Canal Company building plaque; rare porcelain signs; three early tin lithograph signs (for Black Cat Shoe Dressing in Toronto, Rexall Parker & Druggist in Owen Sound, and Frost’s Optometrist in Orillia); a rare ‘Pegasus’ locomotive toy by Ives; and a run of model steam engines from the collection of the late David James.

The King George V working model steam locomotive fashioned out of metal and wood is an impressive creation built in the 1920s by William Edward Burgess of England. Burgess was an artist and a painter (his self-portrait is included in the lot) who took up model building after he lost his hearing in World War I. The King George V steam locomotive is a spectacular piece of railroad history, meant to be functional with immaculate 4-cylinder engine (est. $9,000-$12,000).

A Canadian 1890s single-sided tin sign for Black Cat Shoe Dressing is a great original survivor, with the original paint, original wood frame and excellent color and gloss. The sign is gigantic, measuring 59 ¾ inches by 29 ¾ inches, and is in very good untouched condition. It’s marked to the lower edge, “Connor-Ruddy Co., Toronto” and carries a pre-sale estimate of $6,000-$9,000.

An American circa 1880 Ives, Blakeslee & Co. (Bridgeport, Conn.) Pegasus locomotive, tinplate with cast wheels, considered by many collectors to be the finest mechanical locomotive without track ever built, is expected to chug out of the room for $6,000-$9,000. The advanced design includes a train engineer with moving arm to ring the bell, a flaring diamond smokestack, a gilt steam engine and a track light. The mechanical locomotive is untouched, complete and original.

The second auction of the day on June 16th, titled Automobilia & Advertising, is an online-only affair with no live webcast stream. All lots will automatically close online at 5pm Eastern. This bonus sale features the niche market remains of the collections featured on Saturday and Sunday. The focus will be on early American automotive literature (Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, Ford, Cadillac), along with parts, mascots, accessories, badges, pins, historical objects and more.

“This sale is filled with interesting advertising and ephemera that is sure to delight collectors of all levels,” Mr. Miller said. “It affords an opportunity for those who missed out in the Saturday and Sunday sessions. This short but worthy sale was a lifetime in the making. Don’t miss it.”

Noteworthy lots in the session include a collection of 50 Ontario Motor League (OML) Road Books, printed on lithographed paper and spanning the years 1908-1961, not a complete library (est. $800-$1,200); a group of early Auburn automobile sales brochures, made in America in the 1900s and 1910s (est. $700-$900); and a 1950s American-made Superman vs. The Robot metal lunch box (est. $600-$900).

While these are online-only auctions with no live gallery bidding, bidders can tune in to the live webcast on auction days, to watch lots close in real time. Here are links to all three auctions:

June 15: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-DNLEQP/automobilia-petroliana-advertising-featuring-the-late-dr-michael-francis-collection

June 16: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-DNLF5Y/advertising-pottery-historic-objects-featuring-the-jon-church-collection

June 16: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-DQ6CDJ/automobilia-historic-objects

Bidding is also available via LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted.

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in luxury watches, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to always provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell.

To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710; or, you can e-mail them at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the June 15th & 16th auctions, please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.

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Nye & Company Auctioneers will hold a two-day, online-only Gentleman’s Collector auction on Wednesday and Thursday, June 12th and 13th, beginning promptly at 10 am Eastern time both days. The auction includes 650 lots sure to satisfy disparate collecting interests. A wide range of collectible categories will be featured.

One can hear the roar of the crowd erupting as the ball soars over the bleachers. Highlights include a Babe Ruth-signed baseball from circa 1942-1945, a must-have for the dedicated Yankee fan. Signed on the sweet spot, this ball is conservatively estimated at $10,000-$15,000. There is also a Mickey Mantle signed glove and a pair of Yogi Berra signed game-worn pants. Both are estimated to sell for between $1,000-$2,000. A large group of baseball cards has been sorted into various lots as well.

Conversely, the solitude and quiet epitomized by wading into a cool river may hook some trophy bidders, as the angling section of the auction includes several well-known and highly collected hand-tied flyfishing flies.

Makers from both sides of the pond include handiwork by well-known American tiers such as the Dettes (Walter, Mary and Winnie), Ralph Graves, Eric Leiser, George Harvey, Renee Harp, Edwin Logue, Art Flick, Tom Nixon, Mike Hale, Maxwell, McPherson Sylvester Nemes, Rod Yerger, Rainy’s, H.R. Frisch, Bob Clouser, Jock Scott, Dick Talleur, Ed Shank and others.

An assortment of English and Scottish tiers includes S. Alcock Co., Ogden Smith, Hardy Brothers, the personal flies of J.W. Dunne, Megan Boyd, Roger, Woolley, and prismatic gut flies from the Baden-Powell family. There are examples of fresh- and saltwater streamers, trout and salmon flies and more. There are also several older, classic rods and reels as well.

Octane-free sportsmen may want to bid on the vintage boats. To get the body moving, there are two terrific vintage Old Town canoes, one of which is a 1968 sailing canoe that comes with the sail, mast, rudder and dagger boards. The other is a 1941 Guide Series 19-foot canoe. The solo paddler may prefer the bench-made canvas covered kayak estimated at $800-$1,200.

Octane lovers, pay attention. Several barn-find motorized vehicles in the sale represent an opportunity to buy some rare vehicles. Standouts include a 1972 BSA Lightning motorcycle. A similar example was made famous in the 1965 Bond movie, Thunderball. Estimated to rev one’s engine, the cost of entry to gain the same head-turning looks as 007 is only $3,000-$5,000.

With timeless good looks, the 1975 Tri-King three-wheel motor car is also estimated at $3,000-$5,000. Another three-wheel vehicle is a 1982 H-M-Vehicles, Inc., Freeway. This is one of only approximately 700 high-mileage vehicles made for about three years in Burnsville, Minnesota. This green monster is estimated to sell between $2,000-$3,000.

The multiple personalities of the auction are again seen in the dichotomy of the inclusion of the collection some vintage and contemporary bicycles. There is a new-in-box Dyno Kustom Kruiser Taboo Tiki Cruiser, a vintage chrome Lowrider bicycle, a Schwinn Cycle Truck mail delivery bike and a Colson Co. large-scale tricycle. More child-oriented activities and toys include Matchbox cars, tether-cars and other pre-digital diversions.

Less mechanical is a large-format Hal Foster original drawing of the Prince Valiant #1480 comic strip from June 20, 1965, one of the more eclectic items. This exciting work of art is estimated to bring $10,000-$20,000. Another rare original drawing is that of the first practical submarine, conceived, drawn, and signed by John R. Holland, the namesake of the Holland Tunnel.

Alexander Calder is represented by his lithographic work in polychrome titled Couleurs enlaces dans le fil de fer, that bears an estimate of $3,000-$5,000. A number works by Cushman Parker show the illustrator’s knack for capturing the advertising spirit. Salvador Dali, Purvis Young, Gerald Veltre, Bill Ward and L.M. Veltre, among others, represent the fine art category.

In addition to the information about the submarine, there is a small but choice selection of military uniforms and militaria dating from World War I through the Vietnam War. The sale includes a large selection of scouting, both American- and International- related uniform kerchiefs, slides, and patches from festivals and jamborees.

There is an exciting mix of fossils, minerals and meteorites. One of the highlights are two meteorites from Campo del Cielo, Argentina. Each is expected to sell for between $500-$1000. There are some fossilized megalodon teeth which are the perfect reminder to be wary of what lurks below the surface as we head into the summer.

The sale includes real-time Internet and absentee bidding. Interested parties can participate on a several platforms like LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, BidSpirit.com and the Nye & Company website: www.nyeandcompany.com. Telephone bidding will also be available on a limited basis.

People can bid in absentia and online. An online preview is being held from June 29th thru June 12-13th at the abovenamed websites.

For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers and the online-only Gentleman’s Collector auction on Wednesday and Thursday, June 12-13, visit www.nyeandcompany.com. The full color catalog will be available to viewed shortly at www.nyeandcompany.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.bidspirit.com, www.bidsquare.com and www.invaluable.com.

About Nye & Company Auctioneers:
Anyone looking for additional images, condition reports or info about an object is invited to visit the Nye & Company website or send an email to info@nyeandcompany.com. For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers, please visit www.nyeandcompany.com.

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Warwick, RI, June 01, 2024 -- Odd. It doesn’t look like a standard rectangular pillow. Because it is not a standard rectangular pillow.

Founder and visionary Alizah Josette, a Warwick, RI resident and paralegal, struggled to find an adequate pillow that would allow unrestricted movement but prevent harmful twists and strains of the head and neck muscles. Through her persistence, dedication and numerous prototypes, she unlocked the secret to a soothing night's sleep - a pillow that cradles and supports the head and neck, promotes alignment of the spine, and allows flexibility of sleeping positions.

Round and scooped out, the patented Spherehead Pillow offers a unique physical shape and physical benefits. Within a week, most users adapt and blossom.

The 100% Charmeuse pillowcase, which comes with the pillow, is beneficial for all hair types. While the pillowcase is machine washable and durable, the smooth material bolsters healthy hair and helps prevent breakage.

Chiropractors not only suggest it to patients, but use it nightly. Dr. Michael J. Gottfried, a Newport, RI-based chiropractor commented, “The Spherehead Pillow completely changed both my sleep experience and daily sense of wellbeing.”

Spherehead’s innovative design offers restorative sleep every night by providing gentle support of the head and neck and promoting proper spine alignment. Spherehead's unique design embraces sleeping habits and benefits the body. The Spherehead memory foam pillow cradles the head and mirrors the natural curve of the cervical spine. Back sleepers enjoy unrestricted movement, while Spherehead prevents damaging twists and turns of the head and neck allowing muscles to relax and unwind.

The Spherehead pillow does not interfere with any sleep apparatus, such as an eye mask or a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Side sleepers appreciate the gentle contour of the Spherehead pillow that rests along the curve of the cheek, ensuring the face is unobstructed.

The Spherehead Pillow is available on Amazon and retails for $59.99. Pillows can be ordered at - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZP9497S.

The company is also partnering with chiropractors and other healthcare professionals to make the pillow readily available.

For more information, visit http://www.SphereheadPillow.com.

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Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will greet the warm weather with a little heat of their own, in the form of a huge, four-day American History & Hall of Fame Showcase auction, June 6th thru 9th, online and live in the gallery located at 3555 Airway Drive in Reno, starting each day at 8 am Pacific time. A staggering 2,335 lots will come up for bid.

“This auction boasts categories from several major collections, some more than fifty years in the making,” said Fred Holabird, the owner of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “This sale closely follows a timed online-only auction last month that saw a lot of action, with some good rarities and some great buys. The timed auctions are getting more popular by the month.”

But the upcoming auction promises to be a blockbuster in every sense of the word. It will start with Day 1, on Thursday, June 6th, featuring 590 lots of Native Americana, jewelry and watches, collectibles, books / antiquarian, medical collectibles, advertising items, toys and kids’ items.

Native Americana will showcase 19th century photographs and autographs of Native American chiefs, Native American history books and more than 30 baskets from the Wedertz-Bridgeport-Bodie collection. Lot 1135 is a beautiful Panamint butterfly basket made by Molly Bellas of Lone Pine. It took her ten years to complete this work, which has four large butterflies adorning the sides. The tightly woven basket was a prize in the Wedertz collection (est. $1,000-$4,000).

Day 2, on Friday, June 7th, will contain 550 lots of maps, transportation and railroad (including two key railroad pass collections, one of them the Ron Lerch collection of Western railroad passes), and stocks (including banking, railroad and other). Lot 2097 is a railroad pass for the Bodie and Benton and Commercial Co. from 1887. The pass, #131 issued to W. H. Jones, Arizona & New Mexico Railroad, was signed by Thomas Falk, Gen. Supt. (est. $800-$2,000).

Day 3, on Saturday, June 8th, will be super busy, with 595 lots of Wells Fargo & Express, outlaws and lawmen, autographs, Rev War and early military, President Lincoln, the JFK assassination, Black Americana, Civil War, Gen. George A. Custer, presidential, firearms and weaponry, sports / Hall of Fame, baseball and basketball, boxing, football and other items.

Black Americana will feature a major discovery of a ferrotype of the founders of the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee and the Anti-Slavery Society (the Underground Railroad). Lot 3253 is two bills of sale for Southern plantations, with items that include held slaves, giving the price for human beings alongside items like wheat bushels and horse harnesses (est. $300-$500).

The Civil War will be an active category, featuring an original Union soldier correspondence letter archive, original Confederate sympathizer correspondence from the Union side, a collection of notables on both sides of the war (including the execution of Lt. Wirz), and Union and Confederate illustrated covers, stamps and letter sheets – a treasure trove for collectors.

Lot 3303 is an exceptional historical record of Union Prisoners of War held in Columbia, S.C., compiled by Capt. A.A. Taylor of the 122nd Reg., Ohio Volunteers. The book contains more than 470 autographs of Union officers with identifying regiments and other anecdotal material (est. $8,000-$20,000). There’s also an autograph book of Confederate officers held in a Union prison.

Day 3 will also feature large collections surrounding President Abraham Lincoln, politically and regarding the assassination. Lot 3180 is a rare carte de visite of John Wilkes Booth, signed and inscribed by him circa 1859 on the reverse: “J. Wilkes Booth to James W. McDerman”. James McDerman was manager of the Merchant Hotel in Baltimore, 1859-1866 (est. $5,000-$10,000).

There is a large collection of Gen. George A. Custer personal material and a collection of Custer officers killed at Little Big Horn. Lot 3336 is a cabinet card signed by Sioux Chief Rain-In-The-Face, the man who personally killed Custer, as confessed to a missionary on his deathbed. The photo was taken in preparation of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 (est. $10,000-$20,000).

There are many original documents and photographs of well-known 19th century Western outlaws. These include signed documents of several of the brothers of the notorious James Gang; a large collection of documents related to Billy the Kid and the man who killed him, Pat Garrett; and a collection of signed documents by several members of the outlaw family the Dalton Gang.

There is also a collection of many 19th century California wanted posters from various counties. They include an original wanted poster for Bill Minor (the Grey Fox); a collection that includes two of the three different original Pinkerton wanted posters/circulars for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (est. $20,000-$40,000); and the absolute top Western wanted poster of all – the 1882 Black Bart Poet Stage Robber four-page circular and wanted poster (est. $10,000-$30,000).

Not everyone knows about the Lincoln County War, an Old West conflict between rival factions that began in 1878 in Lincoln County, New Mexico Territory (later the state of New Mexico), and continued until 1881. The feud became famous because of the participation of William H. Bonney (“Billy the Kid”), Sheriff William J. Brady and other notables. A collection of 17 rare Lincoln County War documents, lot 32069, is up for bid with an estimate of $8,000-$20,000.

Day 3 will also feature John F. Kennedy material, including a collection of everything to do with the assassination and a collection of Kennedy political figures; a large library of rare Western history books; and baseball-related items, including documents and a program from the fixed 1919 World Series, known as the Black Sox scandal (est. $5,000-$10,000); and an autograph cut of Hall of Famer Roger Connor, the “Homerun King” of the dead-ball era (est. $5,000-$20,000).

Day 4, on Sunday, June 9th, will also be active, with 600 lots of mining, numismatics, tokens, World’s Fair memorabilia, bottles, saloon, tobacciana, gaming, cowboy, entertainment, music, photographs, ephemera and philatelic, a fitting end to a four-day auction packed with great stuff.

Noteworthy Day 4 lots include a choice purple color bottle for “A B Stewart / Druggist / Bodie, Cal.”. The bottle, never washed, displays beautifully, with only a very small ship (est. $500-$1,000); and a rare territorial token for “The Antlers / Prescott / A.T. (Arizona Territory) / L.A. Rub. Stamp Co. / Good For / 12 ½ Cents / At The Bar”, round, 21 mm, R9 (est. $400-$800).

Online bidding will be provided by iCollector.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Anyone owning a collection that might fit into a Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC auction is encouraged to get in touch. The firm travels throughout the U.S., to see and pick up collections. The company has agents all over America and will travel to inspect most collections.

To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, and the four-day American History & Hall of Fame Showcase auction, June 6th-9th, at 8 am Pacific time each day, visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

About Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC:
Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC is always seeking new and major collections to bring to market. It prides itself as being a major source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other similar company in the past decade alone. The firm will have its entire sales database online soon, at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots sold since 2014. To consign a single piece or a collection, you may call Fred Holabird at 775-851-1859 or 844-492-2766; or, you can send an e-mail to fredholabird@gmail.com. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

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New Orleans, LA, USA, May 31, 2024 -- A three-piece Arts and Crafts sterling silver tea service, an oil painting by British artist Alfred Fontvill De Breanski (1877-1957), a set of six Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swan chairs and a selection of antique and vintage weapons are part of Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Estates Auction scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 14th & 15th.

The auction – nearly 700 lots in all – will be held online and live in the Cresent City gallery located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Start times both days will be 10 am Central. Internet bidding will be provided by the company website (CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com), as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be taken.

Much of what is in the auction is property that has been pulled from local and regional estates. The 20th century Arts and Crafts sterling silver solitaire tea set is by Georg Jensen and Wendelas (Denmark, #28) in the Jensen Blossom pattern (est. $2,500-$4,500). The mid-20th century set of six Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swan chairs is expected to change hands for $3,000-$5,000. The oil on canvas by Alfred Fontvill De Breanski is titled Evening on a Highland River and has an estimate of $1,500-$2,500.

There are over 150 antique, vintage and contemporary weapons, including a German Mauser rifle and semi-automatic pistol, a Harrington & Richardson Company shotgun, and a David Pedersoll Italian reproduction rifle. Also scattered throughout the catalog are fine hunting and combat knives, including brands by Randall Made, Dozier-Arizona and De Leon.

The rest of the auction will present fine items in categories people have come to expect from Crescent City Auction Gallery over the years: French, English, Italian and American furniture; original artworks by local and regional artists; paintings by European artists; sterling silver; fine estate jewelry; bric-a-brac; mirrors; lamps and lighting; and wonderful decorative accessories.

The jewelry section has many fine items, including a large black opal and diamond ring, a child’s gold and sapphire dinner ring, a mystic topaz and diamond pendant and a yellow gold bangle bracelet. In addition to the Arts and Crafts tea service, other silver lots will include a set of six sterling silver repousse and relief place plates by Richard Wallace & Sons (est. $2,500-$4,500).

French furniture will feature a mid-19th century Louis Philippe marble-top mahogany commode (est. $600-$1,200); a 19th century French Provincial Louis XV-style cherrywood armoire (est. $700-$1,200); a 19th century Louis XVI-style Aubusson carved walnut canape sofa (est. $700-$1,000); and a lovely French Empire gris peinte giltwood overmantel mirror (est. $800-$1,200).

Other French furniture will include farmhouse tables, rush seat chairs, sideboards, marble-top commodes, armoires, buffets a deux-corps, writing tables, daybeds, confituriers, secretaire a abattants, a four-piece walnut bedroom suite, a curved glass vitrine, gilt and gesso overmantel mirrors, various sets of Louis style chairs, console Tables and many other desirable pieces.

American furniture will showcase tete-a-tete, a Beacon Hill silver cabinet, a Federal chest, a Sheraton mahogany sideboard, a carved mahogany stacking bookcase, a George Nelson for Herman Miller sofa, and an Art Deco style room divider made in the manner of Gilbert Rohde.

Lot 527 is a circa 1960 Pia Manu Brutalist sideboard (est. $4,000-$8,000). Pia Manu is a Belgian workshop, where Jules Dewaele and his son Koen Dewaele worked during the 60’s until now, working with natural stone and ceramics. The created pieces consist of primitive shapes, enhanced by the use of rough materials such as bronze, copper or slate. This minimalist approach makes their creations timeless. Pia Manu tables are rare and desired by collectors worldwide.

English furniture will include a Georgian style nine-piece carved walnut dining room suite, a Georgian mahogany chest, and a set of eight Hepplewhite chairs. Other furniture will feature an Italian Renaissance Revival polychrome pine bassinet (est. $1,000-$1,200); a 19th century Italian giltwood and gesso vitrine (est. $1,000-$1,500); and a Continental giltwood pier table having a mirror with a zoomorphic mask crest and a heavy pierced acanthus crest (est. $1,000-$1,500).

Original artworks by notable local and regional artists will be plentiful. Examples include a silver gelatin print by George Valentine Dureau (La., 1930-2014), titled Louis Gaines (est. $1,000-$2,000); a 1992 oil on canvas by Richard Christopher (“R.C.”) Davis (La., b. 1950), titled Swamp Scene with Cypress Trees and Birds (est. $1,200-$1,800); and an untitled oil on canvas abstract painting from 1988 by Robert Rector (Miss./La., b. 1946) (est. $600-$900).

Also sold will be an oil wash on paper by Alexander John Drysdale (La., 1870-1934), titled Louisiana Bayou with Live Oaks (est. $1,200-$1,800); a circa 1970 color lithograph by Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), titled Pyramids and Clouds (est. $3,000-$5,000); and an oil on panel by Niek Van Der Plas (Dutch, b. 1954), titled Naples Beach (est. $2,000-$4,500).

Other artists in the sale include Ellsworth Woodward, John T. Scott, Rhoda Brady Stokes, Knute Heldner, George Rodrigue, E. Bailey Hilda, Arnold Turtle, Paul Ashbrook, Janice Cartier, Albert Marquet, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro and others. See the website for more works and artists.

Other noteworthy items up for bid include a 20th century Pairpoint reverse painted lamp with a tree-lined landscape, the shade signed “C. Durand” and the underside showing a Pairpoint stamp (est. $1,000-$2,000); a 20th century Maria Theresa-style crystal 15-light bronze chandelier (est. $800-$1,200); an artwork from the 2000 New Orleans Festival of Fins by Matt Rinard (La., b. 1964), titled Passenger Fish Fish (est. $600-$1,200); and a pair of iron Versailles-style 20th century planters with pinecone finials over sides with applied relief wreaths (est. $800-$1,200).

Also up for bid will be Limoges dinner sets, Sevres, copper cookware, Mid-Modern lamps, Waterford stemware, African masks, Oriental carpets, iron patio furniture and planters, marble-top bistro tables, a minimalist “Kazuki” dining suite, Mid-Century Modern items and more.

In-person previews will be held beginning Wednesday, June 5th, through Thursday, June 13th, excluding weekend days, from 10 am to 5 pm Central time. No appointment is necessary.

Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central time the day before the auction. A 28 percent buyer’s premium will be applied for online bidders or those paying with a credit card. A 25 percent buyer’s premium will be applied in-house. A printed catalog is available; please call 504-529-5057 or send a request via email to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery and the two-day Important Estates Auction planned for Friday and Saturday, June 14th-15th, beginning at 10 am Central time both days, please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted frequently.

About Crescent City Auction Gallery:
Crescent City Auction Gallery is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you can call them at (504) 529-5057; or you can send an e-mail to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com. All phone calls and e-mails are confidential. For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.