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Scottsdale, AZ, October 11, 2024 -- Fresh off the vine, a completely new and innovative florist concept is coming to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lifelong Arizona resident and first Arizona franchisee Ronny Record has broken ground for a new French Florist location at 6501 East Greenway Parkway, Ste. 109, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The state-of-the-art location is set to open in early November.

“As a franchise professional for over 10 years, mostly working on the operations side of the business, I always wanted to own my own franchise,” noted Record. “I was ready to put destiny in my own hands. After much research I chose French Florist for numerous reasons. First, the industry is recession proof – people will always lavish their loved ones with flowers. Second, the company’s technology, training and marketing are unparalleled. Third, the financial performance of the company is impressive.”

Ronny Record graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is the father of two daughters, ages 3 and 1. He and his wife are enthusiastic baseball fans.

The new Scottsdale 1200 square foot location will create four jobs from the start. For those who wish to work as a floral designer, customer service representative or driver, please contact the store at (480) 573-0396, northscottsdale@frenchflorist.com.

French Florist, a Los Angeles-based franchise, boasts vibrant, handcrafted arrangements including fresher flowers purchased directly from major farms in Ecuador, Holland, Columbia, Mexico, Canada, United States, and more.

Additionally, the new concept offers in-person or online customer service and ordering to ensure the wow factor that each recipient of hand selected flowers deserves.

Winner of L.A. Weekly’s award for Best Florist, French Florist has been family-owned and caring about customers since 1978. Seven days a week, including every holiday, French Florist offers same-day delivery.

“We are delighted to award a franchise and opportunity to Ronny Record and his family,” noted Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, second generation in the floral business. He added, “Ronny is exactly the kind of energetic, thoughtful and ambitious franchisee partner we are looking for. With the help of capable and driven people like Ronny, we will continue to grow contiguously location to location.”

Jacobson concluded, “Flowers are the music of nature. French Florist is the melody."

In addition to the new Scottsdale, Arizona location, French Florist has locations in Los Angeles, CA; Westlake Village, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; and soon to open Tustin, CA.

For more information, contact French Florist at https://frenchflorist.com. For more insight into the business opportunity in other territories, visit https://frenchfloristfranchise.com/ or call (310) 659-7700.

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Bloomfield, NJ, USA, October 10, 2024 -- Nye & Company Auctioneers will hold a two-day Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23rd and 24th, followed by a sale of Property Sold to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark on Friday, October 25th, with start times all three days of 10 am Eastern time. In all, over 800 lots will come up for bid.

Both auctions will be online-only, with bidding across multiple platforms. Phone bidding will be available on a limited basis. Featured will be a wide variety of fine and decorative arts ranging from the 18th century up to the modern day, mostly pulled from fine collections and estates out of the tri-state area. There is also a terrific mixture of traditional through the contemporary.

Starting with traditional furniture, there is a nice selection of 18th and 19th century from the Stanley Weiss collection. Collecting for over 30 years, Mr. Weiss developed a keen eye for the early American aesthetic, with an emphasis on the Queen Anne through the Neoclassical periods. His passion for quality craftsmanship and wood are evident in each piece he collected.

Highlights include a terrific Chippendale extension dining table with generous proportions, which is perfect for entertaining a large group of friends. Estimated at $2,000-$4,000, this is a great opportunity to own a piece of 18th century handmade craftsmanship.

There is also a labeled Classical card table by Samuel and Joseph Rawson, Jr. of Providence, Rhode Island. Labeled furniture is extremely rare and sought after. This historically important piece of American furniture is estimated to sell between $1,000-$2,000. The sale also includes additional card, dining and Pembroke tables being sold from the venerable collector.

There is a small but choice selection of contemporary Arts & Crafts or Mission furniture made by L & JG Stickley, which mirror designs by Harvey Ellis and Charles Limbert. The group is well constructed and can fit in a Craftsman designed home or a more modern setting because of the bold rectilinear designs. Bidding for the majority of these pieces starts at under $1,000.

Complementing the Arts & Crafts furniture is a fantastic collection of Dedham pottery from the collection of Dr. Richard M. and Mrs. Susan Pope Hays. Susan had a deep rooted passion for history, craftsmanship, gardening and reading, so it’s no wonder she was drawn to the wonderfully whimsical border patterns of Dedham pottery that highlight animals and plants.

Highlights include elephant, tapestry lion, raised cut edge quail, cut edge dolphin, the rare tufted duck, horse chestnut, azalea and so many more. Small groups of the pieces are estimated to sell for between $400-$1,000. Most of the pieces were collected over a 40-year period.

Continuing along the theme of terrific furniture design, the sale includes pieces from the highly collected New Hope, Pennsylvania furniture maker, George Nakashima, one of the 20th century’s leading furniture designers and the father of the American Craft movement. His hand selection of wood and use of clean lines translates well with today’s modern living.

Highlights include a turned walnut desk with pedestal estimated to sell for between $8,000-$12,000. This piece is signed, dated and bears the client’s name on the underside. There is also a walnut center table estimated at $7,000-$10,000. Additional pieces include walnut armchairs and cabinet pulls. The texture, grain and warmth of the wood is mesmerizing.

The sale also features a nice selection of American folk art from New England and New York City collections. Highlights include silhouette portraits by the celebrated French artist Auguste Edouart, who worked in the U.S., primarily in New York and Boston, between 1839-1849. His work can be found in The National Portrait Gallery in London, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The New York Historical Society, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and many more. The works by Edouart are expected to sell for a very reasonable $300-$600.

There is also a stunning, yet folksy American School portrait of a young gentleman seated in a yellow Windsor chair, unsigned and estimated at $1,500-$3,000. Another riveting piece is a carved black-painted eagle surmounting a pair of shackled hands. One can imagine this was done as a commentary of the desired and needed freedom of the enslaved. Powerful and moving, this work is a reminder of darker days and the desire to ensure that all men and women are created equally. This bold sculpture is estimated to sell for between $3,000-$5,000.

Shifting gears to Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, Nye & Company is pleased to be selling more property from the NAMITS collection, featuring a terrific selection of contemporary sculpture from European Masters. Highlights include a bronze maquette by the celebrated British Artist Henry Moore. Titled Interior Form, the work was cast in 1966 and is number 4 out of 6. Estimated to sell for between $30,000-$50,000, this piece is a true show-stopper.

The collection also includes a large-scale outdoor bronze by the French artist Richard Texier, titled Homo Mundo. The piece is over seven feet tall and is expected to sell for $15,000-$30,000. Another fantastic piece of outdoor sculpture is by another celebrated French artist, Mauro Corda. Titled in English as The Walking Man, this bold bronze is estimated to sell for $10,000-$20,000. If you don’t have the exterior space for Corda’s grand sculpture, fear not. There are several smaller interior sculptures featuring the human form. These range in price from $3,000-$10,000.

Another exciting piece of sculpture is believed to be by the celebrated artist Harry Bertoia. This branch form sculpture made from welded cut nails was purportedly acquired directly from the artist by Michigan collectors Frank and Margaret Shilling around 1947. It was last sold at the Phillips auction house in New York City in 2002 for over $50,000.

For the more traditional minded, there is a superb watercolor by the celebrated sporting artist Ogden Minton Pleissner. Believed to depict the Engelhard Camp on the Restigouche River, this flyfishing watercolor captures the very essence of fishing in Canada and encapsulates the moment every fisherman longs for. This piece is estimated to sell for between $10,000-$20,000.

Nye & Company is also especially pleased to be working with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, Inc. This splendid organization’s mission is to build affordable homes for low-to-moderate income families in Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. The robust Critical Repair provides the necessary repairs to keep veterans and seniors at risk of homelessness in the place they call home. Through the generous donation of a corporation’s art collection, Nye looks to raise as much money as possible through the sale of fabulous pieces of art and photography.

Highlights include a superb watercolor of Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, which is reminiscent of Edward Hopper’s well-known watercolor. This piece is priced at $700-$1,000 and signed by the artist T. Lameyer. Another highlight is a large-scale Cityscape at Sunset on canvas and estimated at $1,500-$3,000. This piece is only initialed by a yet identified artist C.N. Charles Clinton Pitcher also created a brilliant and impressively scaled watercolor of the branches of a snow-covered sycamore tree. This piece is estimated to sell for $800-$1,200.

There is also a work by the well-known artist Neil Welliver. This woodblock print of Little Marsh is expected to sell for between $1,500-$2,500. The purchases from this charitable organization are also eligible to be sold without sales tax, so be sure to bid a little higher to help support this fantastic organization.

Real time Internet bidding and absentee bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, BidSpirit.com and the Nye & Company Auctioneers website: www.nyeandcompany.com.

Everyone is encouraged to come by the gallery or view the sale online. People can bid in absentia and online. An online preview will be held from October 9th thru October 25th at the bidding sites listed above. For additional images, condition reports or info about an object, folks are invited to visit the Nye & Company website or send an email to info@nyeandcompany.com.

For those who would like to inspect the items in person, Nye & Company will hold a public exhibition October 14th -18th from 10am to 4pm Eastern time each day and then again October 21st-24th from 10-4. There will also be extended viewing hours on Monday, October 21st from 5pm-7:30pm, honoring the terrific work of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, Inc.

For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers and the Chic and Antique and Property being sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Greater Newark online only auctions on Wednesday through Friday, October 23rd -October 25th, visit www.nyeandcompany.com. The full color catalog will be available to be viewed shortly at www.nyeandcompany.com, www.Liveauctioneers.com, www.BidSpirit.com and www.Invaluable.com.

About Nye & Company Auctioneers:
For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers and the Chic and Antique and Property being sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Greater Newark online only auctions on Wednesday through Friday, October 23rd -October 25th, visit www.nyeandcompany.com. You can reach them by phone at 973-984-6900, or via e-mail at andrew@nyeandcompany.com.

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Beachwood, OH, USA, October 9, 2024 -- Neue Auctions’ online-only Property of a Gentleman auction slated for Friday, October 18th, beginning promptly at 12 o’clock noon Eastern time, features a single-owner’s collection of luxury items, jewelry and art. It’s not a huge auction – just 191 lots – but what it may lack in size it more than makes up for in the quality and value of the merchandise.

Most of the artwork was purchased from galleries in California over the last 20 years. The luxury items, including fine watches and jewelry, all pre-owned, are in very nice condition, some with original box and papers. Very few items have reserves. The Friday auction date at 12 noon, now true of all Neue sales moving forward, is designed to accommodate all US and European bidders.

“This auction gives bidders a glimpse of how this gentleman lived,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions. “It's one of the most fun and colorful auctions we've ever presented. I look around and see constructed LEGOs, some displayed on stacks of orange Hermes boxes, a Warren Platner table nearby and a large Hugo Rivera painting on the wall – all so full of life and color.”

Maciejewski said the auction is “a great tribute to a life well lived, and we're so pleased to create this auction catalog for all our bidders to enjoy.” Auction highlights include three Hermes bags (two of them Birkins), a Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring and a Panthère de Cartier ring, pre-owned watches by Breitling, Rolex, Cartier, Muller and others, plus Apple/Hermes watches as well.

The Hermes handbags are expected to attract keen bidder interest. They include the following:

- An Hermes Birkin 50 Ebene Barenia Faubourg brown leather bag with palladium plated hardware, fully lined leather interior, protective feet at the base, with lock, keys, dust bag and original box (est. $6,000-$10,000).

- An Hermes Ebene Clemence Jean Paul Gaultier designed shoulder Birkin bag 42, with palladium plated hardware, protective feet at the base, lock, keys, clochette and dust bag and original box. (est. $5,000-$8,000).

- An Hermes Chocolate Veau Doblis suede Victoria bag, with Clemence brown leather handles and trim, palladium plated zip closure hardware and protective feet at the base, with lock, keys, clochette, luggage tag, dust bag and original box (est. $2,000-$4,000).

The jewelry category is just as tantalizing, with fine offerings that include these superb pieces:

- A Panthère de Cartier 18k white gold diamond and emerald ring in the form of a panther, set with pave diamonds, inset emerald eyes and black onyx nose, marked Cartier, with Cartier hallmark and AU 750, having 72 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 cts. (est.$4,000-$6,000).

- A Bvlgari 18k white gold and diamond Serpenti Viper ring, in original boxes, one coil, with pave diamonds. The brilliant-cut diamonds have an approximate total weight of 0.55ct tdw. (est. $3,000-$5,000).

- A Cartier 18k white gold 'Juste Un Clou' bangle bracelet, size 19, hinge and clasp bracelet in the form of a nail, marked Cartier 19 BLB929 750. In original box and exterior box with booklet. Approximate Weight: 38 grams (est. $2,500-$4,500).

Gorgeous watches are plentiful and will feature a Men’s Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep Sea stainless-steel watch with oyster case, synthetic sapphire crystal and original boxes and papers (est. $5,000-$8,000); and a Cartier Santos 100 stainless-steel watch with automatic movement, a crown cover with faceted spinel, silvered opaline dial and Roman numerals (est. $2,000-$4,000).

A men’s Cartier Calibre 3389 stainless steel watch with black alligator band, 27 jewel automatic movement, Roman numerals, luminescent hands and date aperture, should reach $3,000-$5,000; while a men’s Breitling Chronomat Evolution stainless steel watch with unidirectional rotating bezel, automatic movement, blue steel face and original Bakelite box, should hit $2,000-$4,000.

A men’s Franck Muller Casablanca watch with stainless steel case, engine turned steel salmon colored dial with Arabic numerals and luminous hands, has an estimate of $1,500-$2,500. Also, a Series 6 Hermes for Apple 1 watch made in France, boasting a stainless-steel case, sapphire crystal leather display and Hermes emerald green leather band, is expected to bring $200-$400.

A LEGO completed model of the Titanic, model #10294, 9,090 pieces, in three sections to show the interior grand staircase, boiler room and smoking lounge, 53 inches long, is estimated to sail into port for $800-$1,200. Also, a pair of Warren Platner steel and glass side tables, made by Knoll USA, in nice condition with just some light wear, should change hands for $600-$1,000.

There are multiple original artworks in the sale for several artists, including Hugo Rivera (Mexican/Calif. 20th/21st century), Tom Everhart (American, b. 1951), and Morton Goode Jackson (American, 20th/21st century). One offering by Rivera is a monumental (60 inch by 84 inch) acrylic on canvas titled Rastaman (2020), artist signed lower right (est. $2,000-$4,000).

An acrylic on deckled rag paper by Tom Everhart, titled Does This Make Me Look Fat No. 11 (2005), is signed in ink, dated lower right and float mounted in a 44 inch by 66 inch frame (est. $4,000-$7,000). An acrylic on canvas by Morton Goode Jackson titled On the Outside, 72 inches by 72 inches, is signed lower right and has the artist’s name and title verso (est. $2,000-$4,000).

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The auction will be clerked live on auction day by Neue Auctions team members. The catalog is up on the two bidding sites.

To learn more about Neue Auctions and the online-only Property of a Gentleman auction slated for Friday, October 18th, starting at 10 am Eastern time, visit www.neueauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone at 216-245-6707; or via email at cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

About Neue Auctions:
Neue Auctions invites everyone to be added to its email list to receive notices and info regarding current and future sales. The firm is always seeking quality consignments. To learn more about Neue Auctions, visit www.neueauctions.com. Updates are posted often. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone at 216-245-6707; or via email at cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

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Brooklyn, NY, USA, October 5, 2024 -- More than 250 lots of diverse items ranging from high-end estate silverware to highly collectible Japanese tin buses will come up for bid in an online auction slated for Sunday, October 27th, at 6pm Eastern time, by SJ Auctioneers. Many of the items would make perfect holiday gifts for family members, adults, children or corporate employees.

The Estate Silverware, Toys, Décor, Glass Art & More auction features items by famous name designers and makers, including Georg Jensen, Cardeilhac, Paul Storr, Wallace, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Buccellati, Gucci, Montegrappa, Baccarat, Judith Leiber, Louis Marx, Hasbro, Lionel, TootsieToy, Agglo, Steuben, Lalique, Herend, Swarovski, Louis Vuitton, Gorham and others.

Bidding is available online now, at LiveAuctioneers.com. Pre-bidding is also available, meaning for those who are unable to attend the online auction, they can still leave their bids now. This auction uses Autopay by LiveAuctioneers.com. A link to the catalog is here: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/344350_estate-silverware-toys-decor-glass-art/.

SJ Auctioneers has quickly become a primary go-to source for buyers looking for fine estate silver, both as flatware sets and individual pieces. In the October 27th auction, fully 29 of the 32 expected top-selling lots are sterling silver. Just a handful of the better examples are as follows:

- A 115-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware serving set service for 12 + 19 in the Denmark Cactus pattern, being sold without a storage case (est. $14,000-$16,000).

- A Cardeilhac French sterling silver mirrored plateau and centerpiece bowl in the rococo style, 0.950 (a higher purity than sterling), weighing 55.6 troy oz. (est. $12,000-$15,000).

- A pair of English Paul Storr sterling silver tureens (or covered vegetable dishes), adorned with gadrooned rims, natural motifs and a noble crest, 93 troy oz. (est. $10,000-$14,000).

- A Georg Jensen sterling silver five-piece coffee service designed by Harald Nielsen in the celebrated Pyramid pattern #600 (1910s-1930s), 62.5 troy oz. (est. $5,900-$6,500).

- A Tiffany & Co. sterling silver water pitcher standing 9 inches tall (est. $3,500-$4,800).

The rest of the catalog is an eclectic mix of merchandise, ranging from a Michael Jordan signed Chicago White Sox #45 baseball (est. $2,500-$3,000); to a very rare Montegrappa Special Reserve sterling silver rollerball pen made in Italy in 1996, #52 of 100 (est. $3,400-$3,800); to a Baccarat Whiskey Stones gift set including eight stones and tongs, in a stunning gift box (est. $500-$600); to a new Judith Leiber jade green snakeskin convertible clutch (est. $450-$500).

The jewelry category will be plentiful, to include a set of Cartier gemstone gold interchangeable bar cufflinks in malachite, lapis and more, with the original box (est. $4,000-$7,500); a Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k yellow gold pendant necklace with box (est. $500-$750); and a pair of Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold stud earrings, 5.5mm, weighing 1.4 grams (est. $400-$750).

Other jewelry offerings will feature a pair of Italian-made Gianmaria Buccellati sterling silver cufflinks with red jasper at the center in a beautiful floral motif (est. $450-$650); a Tiffany & Co. signed sterling silver with blue enamel ice skate charm necklace, 16 inches long (est. $400-$600); and a Gucci dog collar with charm made in Italy with paper bag and box (est. $300-$450).

The extensive selection of vintage Japanese-made tin buses will showcase examples made by Yonezawa, Cragstan, Ichiko, Modern Toys Japan, Daito, Daiyi and Radicon. An example is the Japanese friction bus by Ichiko, 16 inches long, with original box (est. $200-$500). There is also a bus by the French maker Berliet. Collectors should also take note of the fact that there is a nice assortment of Black Americana pieces, mostly salt and peppers, some featuring Aunt Jemima.

Other toys will include a large Louis Marx tin litho livestock company truck with cattle, 16 inches long, with the original box (est. $500-$1,500); a circa 1964-1969 Hasbro GI Joe Action Soldier 7500 with the original box, both in very good condition (est. $450-$750); and a pre-World War II Lionel train set #296, Gauge O, with a 252 locomotive that runs (est. $350-$500).

Also up for bid will be a circa 1930 TootsieToy set of Midgets 0510, planes and trucks, in the original box (est. $300-$500); a lot of 24 Agglo tin friction vehicles (est. $250-$500); a green and orange Nintendo Donkey Kong game device and watch that works (est. $250-$500); and a red 2017 1/43 scale Burago Ferrari Fxx-K Evo Hybrid 6.3 V12 car and case (est. $250-$500).

Decorative accessories will feature a Steuben Glass Co. blue aurene signed bud vase marked on the bottom #2556, 6 inches tall (est. $500-$950); a limited-edition 1990s Lalique satin-finished crystal shark, 3 ¼ inches long, created exclusively for Nassau Bottle (est. $500-$750); and a Herend signed fishnet pattern five-Angel fish and coral figurine, 3 ½ inches tall (est. $500-$650).

Also offered will be a Baccarat signed rotary crystal ice bucket made in France, the crystal in excellent condition, 4 ¾ inches tall (est. $450-$750); a French Lalique signed crystal flower vase showing the umbel flower, the Asian symbol of sovereignty, with original box (est. $500-$750); and a large Herend signed polar bear porcelain figurine, black fishnet pattern (est. $480-$650).

Fans of the DC Comics Marvel Super Heroes will be certain to bid on the Swarovski crystal Spiderman figurine with box (est. $400-$550); and the Swarovski crystal Catwoman figurine, depicted crouched and ready to pounce in her skintight cat suit and mask (est. $300-$450). Also sold will be a Baccarat crystal Pokémon Pikachu figurine with the original box (est. $450-$550).

SJ Auctioneers prides itself on offering its customers great service and fast shipping, unlike some other auction houses where people need to arrange their own shipping.

SJ Auctioneers is always seeking quality items for future auctions. To inquire about consigning an item, an estate or a whole collection, you may call 646-450-7553; or, you can send an email to sjauctioneers@gmail.com.

To learn more about SJ Auctioneers and the online-only Estate Silverware, Toys, Décor, Glass Art & More auction set for Sunday, October 27th, starting promptly at 6 pm Eastern time, please visit www.sjauctioneers.com. Updates are posted frequently.

About SJ Auctioneers:
SJ Auctioneers is always seeking quality items for future auctions. To inquire about consigning an item, an estate or a whole collection, you may call 646-450-7553; or, you can send an email to sjauctioneers@gmail.com. To learn more about SJ Auctioneers, please visit www.sjauctioneers.com. Updates are posted frequently.

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The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) hosted a landmark event in the Web3 space – Chain Fusion Hub @ Token2049 Singapore from September 19th to 20th, 2024, ahead of Singapore's signature Formula One Night Race. This exclusive event series, held in the iconic Fullerton Hotel Singapore, brought together the brightest minds in blockchain technology for two days of insightful discussions, groundbreaking collaborations, and a glimpse into the future of Web3. Here are some key takeaways from the event.

Key Highlights from the Event

- A New Era of Bitcoin Integration: The Chain Fusion Hub Singapore event showcased pivotal solutions for the Bitcoin ecosystem, happening alongside the integration of Internet Computer Protocol’s (ICP) ckBTC, a non-custodial, chain key digital twin of BTC, into the Cosmos network.This groundbreaking development, powered by Osmosis and Omnity, promises to abdicate the controversial wBTC, and revolutionize how users transact Bitcoin interoperably within the DeFi space.

- Building the Infrastructure for the Future: The event featured a series of focused sessions exploring the potential of Web3 across various sectors. From AI-powered smart cities in ‘AI Web3 City’ to interoperable blockchains in ‘Chain Fusion Day’, speakers like Kumardev Chatterjee of Blue Hat Founders, Du Yu of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, Dominic Williams, Chief Scientist of DFinity Foundation, Louis Liu, Co-Founder of Omnity Network and Sunny Aggarwal, Co-Founder of Osmosis, shared valuable insights into the future of this transformative technology.

- Fostering Collaboration and Innovation: The Chain Fusion Hub provided a platform for industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Through the AI Web3 City panels, Bitcoin roundtable discussions, VC <> Startup networking event by Cointelegraph Accelerator, and dedicated sessions for RUNES 2049, attendees had the chance to share ideas, build partnerships, and drive innovation in the Web3 space.

Event Highlights from Chain Fusion Hub @ Token2049 Singapore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPbaKuAW1nE

ICP, Omnity and Osmosis: Paving the Way for a Better BTC Experience

By integrating ckBTC, Omnity and Osmosis will provide Cosmos users with a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly way to interact with Bitcoin within the DeFi ecosystem.

The integration of ckBTC enhances the interoperability of these platforms, allowing users to seamlessly move their Bitcoin holdings between different DeFi applications and protocols. This reduces friction and makes it easier for users to participate in the broader Web3 ecosystem.

Moreover, as a non-custodial solution, users have full control over their ckBTC funds. This eliminates the risk of counterparty risk associated with traditional wrapped Bitcoin solutions. By using Omnity and Osmosis, users can benefit from the enhanced security provided by ckBTC, reducing the risk of their assets being compromised.

By providing expanded access to DeFi applications, increased liquidity, improved interoperability, and enhanced security, this partnership benefits users in more ways than one.

Kumardev Chatterjee, Du Yu and Dr. TRY Sophal on City Planning and the possibility of Blockchain-powered ‘Cognitive’ Cities at AI Web3 City

On the first day, Tracy Traschler, Head of Institutional Relations of Dfinity, moderated a panel to discuss a burning question, “What will Smart Cities actually look like in the near future and where do you see AI and Blockchain fitting into this?”. Interesting insights came from the CEO of Blue Hat Founders, Kumardev Chatterjee, highlighting the technological and situational roadblocks that designers and developers face at the stage of implementation, and the importance of public-private sector cooperation to sustainably build up cities that can be deemed ‘smart’.

Mr. Du Yu, General Manager of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, echoed Kumardev’s sentiment with an industry focus, emphasizing the need for manufacturers to work with the government to build smart-powered industrial superplants which will pave the path for other smart-powered infrastructure to be built in the future. “We want to attract different people, different industries, and different research institutions through the land. What we need from the government is to approve the planning, help build the infrastructure, and what we can do is bring new talent, bring new industries into this plant to form this cohesive, smart city-focused ecosystem”, said Mr Du Yu.

Chiming in from a governmental perspective, Dr. TRY Sophal, Director General of the Ministry of Science and Tech in Cambodia, points out the roadblocks that the government faces at the stage of implementation, but reiterates that the transition to smart cities is inevitable, and that Cambodia is taking the lead.

On the topic of AI and blockchain’s role in smart cities, the idea of ‘cognitive’ cities was brought up. Chatterjee explains the difference, arguing that smart cities already exist without AI and blockchain. What AI and blockchain will bring to the table is intelligent data, and integrating AI and blockchain would unlock a whole new level of possibility for urban living.

Pierre Samaties and Michael Terpin on The Future of Investing in AI, Silicon Valley and AI Innovation Landscape

On Day Two, we had Pierre Samaties from DFinity kicking it off with a welcome address from ICP, touching on how essential it is to build a decentralized AI-powered ecosystem on Internet Computer. To date, he said, over 60 AI projects are being built on the Internet Computer. This was followed by a series of panels discussing the latest AI technologies in development, leading up to questions about how AI and Blockchain can be synergized.

Speaking on the shift from centralized computing to decentralized AI, Michael Terpin pointed out that decentralized AI adoption in blockchain is occurring at a rapid pace because of its ability to connect all stakeholders seamlessly, which greatly reduces reliance on intermediaries like individual data centers and fosters more efficient access to blockchain data.

The event concluded with some fascinating project showcases from the ICP ecosystem, including Decide.AI, an AI driven DAO which leverages Internet Computer’s blockchain to run OpenAI’s GPT-2 model on-chain.

The Chain Fusion Hub Singapore - A Significant Step Forward for Web3

Chain Fusion Hub in Singapore was more than just an event; it was a testament to the rapid evolution and growing potential of the Web3 ecosystem. The integration of ckBTC, the insights into smart city development, and the discussions on AI's role in the future, all underscored the transformative power of emerging technologies.

The event successfully fostered collaboration, inspired innovation, and demonstrated the tangible progress being made in building a decentralized future. The Chain Fusion Hub Singapore leaves a legacy of excitement and anticipation, showcasing the immense potential of Web3 to reshape industries, empower individuals, and build a more connected and efficient world.

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Atlanta, GA -- Original oil paintings by the acclaimed artists Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883-1955), Lê Phổ (Vietnamese/French, 1907-2001) and Edward Seago (U.K., 1910-1974) will headline a two-day Autumn Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for Wednesday and Thursday, October 9th-10th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery, starting at 10 am Eastern time both days.

The two-day event, comprising more than 750 exceptional lots, will feature fine art by renowned artists, fine watches and other luxury accessories, exquisite Chinese export porcelain and tableware, 18th and 19th century furniture, hand-woven Persian textile rugs, Asian arts and decorative accessories. The Ahlers & Ogletree gallery is located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW in Atlanta.

The Maurice Utrillo and Lê Phổ paintings are both Day 2 offerings. The oil on canvas by Utrillo is a cityscape rendering titled Montmartre that is artist signed lower right, having a label with title to verso. The work measures 18 ¼ inches by 21 ¾ inches (canvas, less frame) and has an estimate of $50,000-$75,000. Utrillo was a French painter of the School of Paris who was quite famous for his cityscapes.

The circa 1972 oil on silk laid to Masonite board still-life by Lê Phổ is titled Les Dahlias Blancs (The White Dahlias). The painting is artist signed lower right, titled and inscribed “New York, Wally F. No. 44” to verso. It measures 19 ¾ inches by 25 ½ inches (board, less frame) and should realize $30,000-$5,000. Lê Phổ was born in Vietnam and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts of Hanoi and Paris.

Edward Brian Seago’s oil on canvas street scene titled Piccadilly Circus is the expected top lot of Day 1, with a healthy pre-sale estimate of $25,000-$35,000. The mid-20th century work is signed lower left and has a gallery label to verso for MacConnal-Mason & Sons, Ltd. It’s 20 ¼ inches by 26 ¼ inches (canvas, less frame). Seago was an accomplished self-taught artist who worked in watercolors and oils.

Staying with Day 1, there are several fine wristwatches up for bid, including six collectible Rolexes. The top expected watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch with Swiss-made perpetual Zenith movement, three subsidiary dials, and a rubber oyster flex strap with stainless steel flip lock clasp. It’s marked 'Rolex' to the dial, 18k to the case, and the model number and serial number to the case sides (est. $20,000-$25,000).

An oil on canvas painting by Michael Stack (American, b. 1947), titled Evening Storm Over Velarde (1986), 30 inches by 48 inches (canvas, less frame), signed and dated lower left and with a gallery label to verso for Altermann Galleries (Santa Fe, N.M.) has an estimate of $10,000-$15,000.

A cold painted cast bronze sculpture by Dave McGary (American 1958-2013), titled Long Soldier (1988), signed in cast to the back of the base, dated and numbered #23 of 30, attached to an oak base and having an overall height of 40 inches, is expected to change hands for $8,000-$10,000.

A watercolor on paper by Edward Borein (American, 1872-1945), titled Cowboys on Horseback (1944), signed and dated (‘Edward Borein / 1944”) lower right and with a Knoke Gallery label to verso, measuring 9 ¾ inches by 13 ¾ inches (paper, less frame) should realize $5,000-$10,000.

Certainly one of the more charming items in the auction is late 19th century pair of 18k yellow gold, carved bone and polychrome enamel opera glasses by George Le Sache (French, 1849-circa 1920) for Tiffany & Company (American, 1837), showing retail marks to the frame (est. $3,000-$5,000).

A circa 1940 lithograph on black and ivory wove paper by Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942), titled Approaching Storm, from an edition of 250, pencil signed lower right and published by Associated American Artists (N.Y.), 11 ¾ inches by 8 ¾ inches (paper), should hit $3,000-$6,000.

An untitled (Interior Scene, Woman Reading by Window) oil on canvas painting by William Worcester Churchill (American, 1858-1926), signed “Churchill” lower left and nicely housed in a frame measuring 29 ¾ inches by 37 ¾ inches, is expected to find a new home for $2,000-$4,000.

Over to Day 2, where a 19th century untitled (Portrait of a Terrier) oil on canvas by Rosa Bonheur (French 1822-1899), unsigned, inscribed “Vente Rose Bonheur 1900”, with a paper label to verso for Robert Frank Paintings & Drawings, 12 ¾ inches by 8 ¾ inches (canvas), should reach $6,000-$8,000.

A large Persian antique hand-woven Serapi rug from the early 20th century, having lovely floral and geometric designs and decorated in colors of red, blue, ivory and tan, apparently unsigned and measuring an impressive 12 feet 2 inches by 11 feet 9 inches, has an estimate of $4,000-$6,000.

This color lithograph on paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901), titled Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, en bust (1895), published by Pan Berlin from the original Pan edition of 1,100, monogrammed in plate, 13 inches by 9 ½ inches, should bring $8,000-$12,000.

A pair of Chinese Export rose famille Mandarin porcelain vases, each having a pierced lid, leaf form handles, enamel decorations with moths, flowers, and reserves with court figures, ducks and roosters, one retaining retail labels but otherwise unmarked, both 7 ¾ inches tall, should fetch $1,000-$1,500.

Also from the Orient, a Chinese silver filigree stacked round box inset with two jade bangles, blue enamel, coin symbols and various semi-precious gemstones including amethyst, unmarked and measuring 4 inches tall, with a 2 ¾ inch diameter, is expected to find a new home for $600-$800.

Online bidding will be available at bid.AandOauctions.com, as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. Previews will be held Monday, October 7th, and Tuesday, October 8th, from 10am-5pm. Times quoted are Eastern. The public is invited; no appointment is needed.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the Autumn Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for Wednesday and Thursday, October 9th and 10th, beginning at 10 am Eastern time both days, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

About Ahlers & Ogletree:
Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them directly at 404-869-2478; or, you can send them an e-mail, at consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

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Atlanta, GA, USA, October 2, 2024 -- Original oil paintings by the acclaimed artists Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883-1955), Lê Phổ (Vietnamese/French, 1907-2001) and Edward Seago (U.K., 1910-1974) will headline a two-day Autumn Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for Wednesday and Thursday, October 9th-10th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery, starting at 10 am Eastern time both days.

The two-day event, comprising more than 750 exceptional lots, will feature fine art by renowned artists, fine watches and other luxury accessories, exquisite Chinese export porcelain and tableware, 18th and 19th century furniture, hand-woven Persian textile rugs, Asian arts and decorative accessories. The Ahlers & Ogletree gallery is located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW in Atlanta.

The Maurice Utrillo and Lê Phổ paintings are both Day 2 offerings. The oil on canvas by Utrillo is a cityscape rendering titled Montmartre that is artist signed lower right, having a label with title to verso. The work measures 18 ¼ inches by 21 ¾ inches (canvas, less frame) and has an estimate of $50,000-$75,000. Utrillo was a French painter of the School of Paris who was quite famous for his cityscapes.

The circa 1972 oil on silk laid to Masonite board still-life by Lê Phổ is titled Les Dahlias Blancs (The White Dahlias). The painting is artist signed lower right, titled and inscribed “New York, Wally F. No. 44” to verso. It measures 19 ¾ inches by 25 ½ inches (board, less frame) and should realize $30,000-$5,000. Lê Phổ was born in Vietnam and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts of Hanoi and Paris.

Edward Brian Seago’s oil on canvas street scene titled Piccadilly Circus is the expected top lot of Day 1, with a healthy pre-sale estimate of $25,000-$35,000. The mid-20th century work is signed lower left and has a gallery label to verso for MacConnal-Mason & Sons, Ltd. It’s 20 ¼ inches by 26 ¼ inches (canvas, less frame). Seago was an accomplished self-taught artist who worked in watercolors and oils.

Staying with Day 1, there are several fine wristwatches up for bid, including six collectible Rolexes. The top expected watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch with Swiss-made perpetual Zenith movement, three subsidiary dials, and a rubber oyster flex strap with stainless steel flip lock clasp. It’s marked 'Rolex' to the dial, 18k to the case, and the model number and serial number to the case sides (est. $20,000-$25,000).

An oil on canvas painting by Michael Stack (American, b. 1947), titled Evening Storm Over Velarde (1986), 30 inches by 48 inches (canvas, less frame), signed and dated lower left and with a gallery label to verso for Altermann Galleries (Santa Fe, N.M.) has an estimate of $10,000-$15,000.

A cold painted cast bronze sculpture by Dave McGary (American 1958-2013), titled Long Soldier (1988), signed in cast to the back of the base, dated and numbered #23 of 30, attached to an oak base and having an overall height of 40 inches, is expected to change hands for $8,000-$10,000.

A watercolor on paper by Edward Borein (American, 1872-1945), titled Cowboys on Horseback (1944), signed and dated (‘Edward Borein / 1944”) lower right and with a Knoke Gallery label to verso, measuring 9 ¾ inches by 13 ¾ inches (paper, less frame) should realize $5,000-$10,000.

Certainly one of the more charming items in the auction is late 19th century pair of 18k yellow gold, carved bone and polychrome enamel opera glasses by George Le Sache (French, 1849-circa 1920) for Tiffany & Company (American, 1837), showing retail marks to the frame (est. $3,000-$5,000).

A circa 1940 lithograph on black and ivory wove paper by Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942), titled Approaching Storm, from an edition of 250, pencil signed lower right and published by Associated American Artists (N.Y.), 11 ¾ inches by 8 ¾ inches (paper), should hit $3,000-$6,000.

An untitled (Interior Scene, Woman Reading by Window) oil on canvas painting by William Worcester Churchill (American, 1858-1926), signed “Churchill” lower left and nicely housed in a frame measuring 29 ¾ inches by 37 ¾ inches, is expected to find a new home for $2,000-$4,000.

Over to Day 2, where a 19th century untitled (Portrait of a Terrier) oil on canvas by Rosa Bonheur (French 1822-1899), unsigned, inscribed “Vente Rose Bonheur 1900”, with a paper label to verso for Robert Frank Paintings & Drawings, 12 ¾ inches by 8 ¾ inches (canvas), should reach $6,000-$8,000.

A large Persian antique hand-woven Serapi rug from the early 20th century, having lovely floral and geometric designs and decorated in colors of red, blue, ivory and tan, apparently unsigned and measuring an impressive 12 feet 2 inches by 11 feet 9 inches, has an estimate of $4,000-$6,000.

This color lithograph on paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901), titled Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender, en bust (1895), published by Pan Berlin from the original Pan edition of 1,100, monogrammed in plate, 13 inches by 9 ½ inches, should bring $8,000-$12,000.

A pair of Chinese Export rose famille Mandarin porcelain vases, each having a pierced lid, leaf form handles, enamel decorations with moths, flowers, and reserves with court figures, ducks and roosters, one retaining retail labels but otherwise unmarked, both 7 ¾ inches tall, should fetch $1,000-$1,500.

Also from the Orient, a Chinese silver filigree stacked round box inset with two jade bangles, blue enamel, coin symbols and various semi-precious gemstones including amethyst, unmarked and measuring 4 inches tall, with a 2 ¾ inch diameter, is expected to find a new home for $600-$800.

Online bidding will be available at bid.AandOauctions.com, as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. Previews will be held Monday, October 7th, and Tuesday, October 8th, from 10am-5pm. Times quoted are Eastern. The public is invited; no appointment is needed.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the Autumn Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for Wednesday and Thursday, October 9th and 10th, beginning at 10 am Eastern time both days, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

About Ahlers & Ogletree:
Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them directly at 404-869-2478; or, you can send them an e-mail, at consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. You can also follow A&O on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

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Los Angeles, CA, Oct 1, 2024 -- French Florist, a leading name in the floral industry known for its luxury designs and premium quality, is excited to announce a $3 million investment to expand its franchise operations across the United States. The funding, secured from a group of strategic investors, will be utilized to accelerate the company’s growth, and bring its signature flower arrangements to new markets.

“We are thrilled to have secured this significant funding, which will allow us to scale our business and share the French Florist experience with more communities nationwide,” said Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, second generation in the floral business. He added, “This investment represents confidence in our brand, our vision, and the dedicated team behind our success.”

French Florist has been a staple in the Los Angeles area for over 40 years, providing exquisite floral arrangements for special events, weddings, corporate functions, and individual customers. With this new funding, the company plans to open 15 additional franchise locations by the end of 2025. The expansion will bring the florist’s unique blend of classic French elegance and modern floral artistry to major cities.

Supporting Franchisees for Success
In addition to geographical growth, a portion of the $3 million will be allocated toward improving the comprehensive training programs and marketing support for franchisees. French Florist’s goal is to equip each new location with the tools necessary for success, ensuring that the exceptional quality and customer service for which the brand is known, are maintained across all locations.

"We want to empower our franchise partners to thrive," said Jacobson. "This investment allows us to expand the already robust infrastructure that supports our franchisees every step of the way."

A Blooming Future
The expansion plan comes as French Florist continues to see a surge in demand for high-quality floral services. The company’s approach to luxury flowers, combined with sustainable practices and local sourcing, has resonated with customers seeking both beauty and environmental responsibility.

The $3 million funding is a key milestone in French Florist’s journey toward becoming a national leader in the premium floral industry. As the company embarks on this new chapter, its commitment to delivering stunning floral experiences remains at the heart of its mission.

About French Florist:
Founded in Los Angeles in 1978, French Florist has grown into one of the most respected and recognized names in the floral industry. Winner of L.A. Weekly’s award for Best Florist, French Florist has been family-owned and caring about customers since 1978 - seven days a week, including every holiday, French Florist offers same-day delivery.

Known for its high-quality floral arrangements and exceptional customer service, the company offers a wide range of products, from everyday bouquets to custom arrangements for special occasions. French Florist is committed to sustainability and supports local flower growers through its eco-conscious sourcing practices.

French Florist has locations in Los Angeles, CA; Westlake Village, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; and soon to open Scottsdale, Arizona and Tustin, CA.

For more information, contact French Florist at https://frenchflorist.com. For more insight into the business opportunity in other territories, visit https://frenchfloristfranchise.com/ or call (310) 659-7700.

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Wolcottville, IN -- The Leberfeld Collection of majolica – a collection so vast and important it was featured in one of the first coffee-table books on the subject (Majolica by Nicolas Dawes) – will come up for bid at an auction planned for Saturday, October 12th, by the Strawser Auction Group, online and live in the Wolcottville gallery at 200 North Main Street.

The October 12th event is actually one of three days of auctions planned by Strawser, with the Leberfeld Collection being the headliner that day in front of other select consignments. Nearly 250 pieces of majolica – the highly glazed, lead-based pottery first introduced by the Minton Pottery Company in England in 1859 – from the Leberfeld Collection will come up for bid.

Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. Here is a link to the catalog: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/343204_the-leberfeld-majolica-collection-auction/.

Jerry Leberfeld and his wife Aviva amassed one of the most important majolica collections in the world – over 400 pieces, which they displayed in their New York apartment. Many of the pieces were featured in Majolica Mania and exhibited as part of the Majolica Mania Exhibit in New York City and Baltimore. Also, Jerry served as president of the Majolica International Society.

The expected top lot in the October 12th auction is a rare and monumental Minton majolica Victorian wine cooler designed by Pierre Emile Jeannest (1813-1857), shape no. 631 in a cylindrical form with fox and ram heads around the top with four hunt figures plus hounds bringing down a fox and deer with two vintagers on the cover with a wine barrel. The wine cooler, 25 inches tall, is expected to realize $30,000-$40,000.

A complete circa 1875 Minton tete-a-tete, shape no. 1349, consisting of a yellow lychee teapot, a gourd-shaped sugar, a thistle formed creamer, a pair of yellow cups and green saucers with a floral center and a quatrefoil-shaped tray with a green border and yellow trellis sides, the tray 12 ½ inches in diameter, has an estimate of $12,000-$15,000.

An iconic Minton majolica monkey garden seat modeled as a seated monkey with a nut below a cobalt buttoned cushion with tassels atop a basketweave base, shape no. 589, 18 inches tall, should fetch $6,000-$9,000.

A circa 1875 Minton majolica banana leaf garden seat designed by Hugues Protat, of waisted cylindrical form with large banana leaves and bamboo feet and seat, is expected to rise to $3,000-$4,000.

A Minton majolica iconic lobster tureen with shell handled base decorated with seaweed and shells, with a large lobster on the cover atop a bed of shells and seaweed, shape no. 1523, 13 ½ inches tall, has a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$4,000.

A scarce Minton majolica Renaissance wall mounted candle holder with bearded man holding a torch, 19 inches tall by 16 inches wide, should finish at $2,000-$3,000.

A Minton majolica cobalt pair of trumpet vases, one with morning glory flowers and leaves, the other with foxglove flowers and leaves, 12 ½ inches tall, is expected to ring up $2,000-$2,500.

A hard-to-find Minton majolica cobalt Ming Tree large jardiniere, shape no. 2373, 12 ½ inches tall and 21 inches wide, with a professional repair to the rim, is estimated to earn $1,200-$1,500.

A rare Wedgwood majolica umbrella stand in the form of a tree trunk with two woodpeckers, 20 ½ inches tall, carries a pre-sale estimate of $2,000-$3,000.

An equally scarce Wedgwood majolica cobalt elephant punch bowl with the bowl being supported by four elephants as feet, and four grotesque mask handles, 6 ½ inches tall by 12 inches wide, is expected to achieve $2,000-$3,000.

A hard-to-find Wedgwood majolica game dish with a running rabbit on one side and a pair of hounds on the other, having two guns forming the handle and with game birds and a rabbit on the cover, 10 inches long by 7 inches tall, should earn $2,000-$2,500.

A Wedgwood majolica mermaid vase clock designed by Hugues Protat circa 1871, shape no. M1719, 14 ½ inches tall, with professional repair to the bird’s wings, is expected to change hands for $1,500-$2,000.

A Wedgwood majolica cheese keeper with cow finial and scene of a man and woman with cows in a meadow, on cobalt ground, 11 inches tall and 11 inches wide, with repairs to the cow’s ears and horns as well as rim repair to the base, has an estimate of $1,200-$1,500.

A fine example from Copeland is the rare 1876 majolica memorial vase, 10 inches tall, retailed by J.M. Shaw & Co. (New York City) in the form of three back-to-back eagles guarding the American flag, made as a souvenir for the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition (est. $6,000-$9,000).

A preview will be held in the Strawser Auction Group gallery in Wolcottville on Friday, October 11th, from 4 pm-6 pm Eastern time. The buyer’s premium for live, in-gallery bidders will be 10 percent (not the usual 15 percent); for online bidders it will be 19 percent (not 24 percent).

Strawser Auction Group prides itself on keeping buyers’ premiums low for its many clients. In addition to live and online bidding, phone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

To learn more about the Strawser Auction Group and the Saturday, October 12th auction of the Leberfeld majolica collection with other fine consignments as one auction in a four-day auction event, please visit www.strawserauctions.com. To view a flip-booklet for the auction, click here:

https://flipbooklets.com/pdfflipbooklets/the-leberfeld-majolica-collection

About the Strawser Auction Group:
The Strawser Auction Group is always in the market for quality items for future auctions, especially majolica, Fenton, Pickard, Mt. Washington and R.S. Prussia. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call Michael Strawser at (office): 260-854-2859 or (cell): 260-336-2204; or, you can email him at michael@strawserauctions.com. To learn more about the Strawser Auction Group, please visit www.strawserauctions.com.

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A rare Canadian Red Indian Motor Oil single-sided tin sign from the 1920s soared to $64,900 and an American Campbell’s Tomato Soup convex porcelain single-sided sign, also from the 1920s, finished at $24,780 in two online-only auctions hosted by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The two auctions combined for a robust $1,132,368.

All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium.

The scarce Red Indian Motor Oil single sided tin sign was the top lot in a Petroliana & Advertising auction held on September 7th. The sign featured the earlier and more detailed “Indian Head” logo and the slogan – “Best Motor Insurance” – is seen only in very early Red Indian advertising. The sign, 23 ¼ inches by 17 ¼ inches, easily beat its $12,000 high estimate.

The die-cut Campbell’s Tomato Soup single-sided convex porcelain sign, embossed, was the top achiever in a September 8th Soda & General Store Advertising auction held on September 8th. The iconic American sign, marked Campbell Soup Company (Camden. N.J.), was 22 ½ inches by 12 ¾ inches and boasted excellent color and gloss. It sailed past its high estimate of $9,000.

The September 7th Petroliana & Advertising auction featured 309 lots of petroliana (gas station collectibles) and advertising and ended the day grossing $683,308. The September 8th Soda & General Store Advertising auction contains 404 lots of advertising signs, soda advertising, tobacciana and general store items and grossed $449,080. Both sales were hugely successful.

“Fifty years of selective collecting paid off in spades from Ken McGee,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., in reference to the petroliana and advertising collection of Ken and Sylvia McGee of Goderich, Ontario. “Ken’s decades-old purchases of pump plates and signs on the fields at Hershey brought him exponential returns.”

Mr. Miller said that in both sessions, condition and rarity dictated price. “Rare items in top condition soared to oblivion,” he said. “This sale is proof that the collector market for choice advertising and petroliana is alive and well, but the mad money that was being spent on lower grade content during COVID is history.”

Following are additional highlights from the two auctions, in which a total of 913 online bidders placed a combined total of 18,499 bids. Internet bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and the Miller & Miller Auctions website. Of the 713 total lots up for bid, nearly all were sold, and more than half the top lots on both days exceeded estimates.

Staying with Day 1, a sleek, silver 1964 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht 26-foot trailer that included the original serial-matched owner’s manual and guarantee certificate indicating delivery to its first owner, in Southfield, Michigan, found a new home for $29,500. The torpedo-shaped Airstream, an iconic American trailer that’s been turning heads since 1936, was built in Ohio.

Two Canadian White Rose Gasoline signs combined to bring $56,640. A 1940s double-sided porcelain sign, 24 inches in diameter, with bracket, in untouched and original condition, sold for $29,500; while a 1940s three-piece single-sided porcelain center sign and banners climbed to $27,140. White Rose Gasoline signs are some of Canada’s most recognizable petroliana signs.

Dealer signs for three iconic American auto makers all performed well. They were as follows:

- A 1940s 7-foot Dodge DeSoto & Trucks single-sided porcelain bullnose sign, 44 ½ inches by 83 ¾ inches, graded well at 9.0, with excellent color and gloss ($21,830).

- A 1940s Oldsmobile “GM Hydramatic Drive” neon dealer sign fitted to a rear-mounted wood and sheet metal frame that stands the sign about four inches off a wall ($17,700).

- A Canadian 1930s Ford V8 (“Genuine Parts”) die-cut double-sided porcelain sign, 35 ¼ inches by 26 inches, in very good condition with excellent color and gloss ($16,520).

On to Day 2, where the runner-up to the Campbell’s Tomato Soup sign was exceedingly rare Canadian 1890s aqua Standing Beaver midget pint fruit jar, thought to be the only pint known, possibly the first Beaver jar ever made, and reportedly made at one of the Nova Scotia glass factories. The jar featured a left-facing beaver standing on its hind quarters. It made $15,340.

A hard-to-find Canadian 1930s Five Roses Flour (“The World’s Best”) porcelain sign, 42 inches by 26 inches, one of the great Canadian general store signs, boasting outstanding graphics and produced by the Lake of the Woods Milling Co. in Keewatin, Canada, achieved $12,980. The central field with the image was excellent and, despite a few flaws, the sign presented very well.

A 1930s Canadian Orange Crush (“Come Again, Thank You”) single-side porcelain palm push, the orange porcelain textured like the surface of an orange peel, a unique manufacturing process, a superb example in excellent condition, rose to $9,440. Also, a 1920s Oliver Diabolo No. 10 Cream Separator cast iron and nickel plate salesman’s sample, marked “Canadian Oliver Chilled Plow Works Ltd. Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton”, original paint, hit $8,850.

A Canadian circa 1910 M. L. Dolan 5-cent cigar vending machine trade stimulator, made of cast iron in Richmond, Quebec, one where the machine releases one cigar every turn and two cigars once every five turns, with all original beveled panels in place, fetched $8,850; while a 1954 American Coca-Cola (“Pick Up 12”) single-sided tin pilaster sign, a two-piece ensemble with a convex button sign at the top, 54 inches by 16 inches, with reproduction bracket, reached $7,670.

To watch a brief YouTube video of some of the auctions’ highlights, click this link:

https://youtu.be/I1dQmx06PyQ

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. has a pair of back-to-back online-only auctions lined up for next month: a Canadiana auction, featuring the Hamilton and Rutter collections, scheduled for Saturday, October 12th; and a Canadian Folk Art auction planned for Sunday, October 13th.

To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the firm’s upcoming auctions, visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.

About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.:
Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to 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 firm’s upcoming auctions, visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.