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Rt. 28
Sat. August 22,1987
^ Open 9 a.m. Preview -Auction at Noon
FEATURING: Autographs, Pictures, Documents, Rifles, Muskets, Swords, Diary, First Editions. PARTIAL LISTING: A. LINCOLN (10/12/64) Endorsement; Jefferson Davis Pic. & Signature, John S. Mosby steel engraving and signature, plus other important documents. PLUS: GEORGE WASHINGTON Signed his 1788 Edition Capt. James Cook’s Voyages Round The World noted inside cover (Bought Bushrod Washington Sale 1908). PLUS DIARY, letters, passes, tin type, bills belonging to George Weeks from Army of Potomac (lived in Fauquier County). ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC and First Edition Civil War Books. DRUM, Sticks and Tintype of Drummer; SWORDS, RIFLES AND MUSKETS A PISTOLS. (Large amount of arms, and battle memorabelia) Wood Shoes, Dug items from local area, Framed Pictures, Steel Engravings; Money, Hair Jewellery, Pocket Watches; Buggy, Wagon; MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE. FURNITURE: Bed -1620 N.Y. Carved 4 poster - 8V2’ tall-from The Bower (J.E.B. STUARTs Winter Quarters) along with mirror. (Good documentation on Stuart’s Bed) Many fine period piecss from "Hartwood” including Butlers Desk, Wardrobe, Glass, Washstand, Server, Tables, Mirrors, Loveseat, Oil Paintings, Dressers, QUILTS. China, WALNUT HIGH BACK BED and Dresser, Drop leaf table md much much more. Marble Top Vic. Tbl. Ladies Desk, Rosewood Carved Settee; Buriwood Dresser (1840), CROCKS (some decorated). NOTE: This is a very large consignment auction. Preview is day of Auction Only. Items will be sold by numbered order. Preview starts 9 AM day of Auction. AUCTION STARTS AT 12:00 NOON with the arrival of the Horse drawn wagon containing items of interest and value “borrowed” from nearby homes and steads lo raise funds tor the “cause”. Col. Pearson will auction from the wagon promptly at Noon and will include lanterns, iron cook pots, chickens, livestock, produce, small implements and tools. The Auction will then proceed indoors (air conditioned) to the rest of the listed items. All day the FLEA MARKET out of doors and the 14 Antique Shops indoors will be open. There will be music and festive fun all day and lots of Food available. TERMS: Cash, Cleared Check, Master Card, Visa. Out of State: Full ID Before Noon.
PEARSON AUCTION COMPANY
Rt 28 & 806, Catlett, Virginia (20 min. South Manassas)
703-788-9444 Auctioneer's Note: This is a Quality Auction - Something for everyone. Items continue to come In - we will offer over 500 lots. Out of State buyers please present your ID before NOON at the office or bring letter of credit for Ig. items (to use checks). Registration on first come first serve basis (seats too).
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