Maine Antique Digest, April 2017

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Duane Merrill &Co. has been commissioned to sell the outstandingVermont CivilWar collection
of noted author, historian and firearms expert Marius Péladeau, including rare Robbins and
Lawrence firearms, photographs, uniforms, and rare presentation swords. We also have two
handwritten military dispatches from U.S. Grant concerning the end of the war. Later on day
one, we will be selling over 200 modern and antique firearms from local collections, ammo,
Native American items, other sporting items, and more. Day two will offer over 150 decoys, fly
fishing gear, taxidermy, and Adirondack furniture.
TWO-DAY CIVIL WAR, HISTORICAL, SPORTING & DECOY AUCTION
TWO-DAY DOLLS, TOYS,
BANKS MECHANICAL AUCTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 25th 9:30 a.m.
& SUNDAY, MARCH 26th 10:00 a.m.
MERRILL’S AUCTION GALLERY
137 JAMES BROWN DRIVE, WILLISTON, VERMONT
PREVIEW: Friday, March 24th from 1:00-5:00 pm,
Saturday, March 25th from 8:00 till 9:30 am,
Sunday, March 26th from 8:30 till 10:00 am,
or by prior appointment.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29th 9:30 a.m.
& SUNDAY, APRIL 30th 10:00 a.m.
MERRILL’S AUCTION GALLERY
137 JAMES BROWN DRIVE, WILLISTON, VERMONT
We are pleased to offer a variety of dolls, toys, banks,
musical instruments, advertising, a collection of
early photography, political buttons and
ephemera, and much more.
BID IN PERSON, BY ABSENTEE BID, BY PHONE,
OR LINK TO ONLINE BIDDING, AND SIGN UP
FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS AT
ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE THROUGH
TERMS: Visa, MasterCard, cash, or approved check.
15% Buyer’s Premium for credit card, cash, or check
Chairs provided, food available
All Items Sold As Is With No Implied Or Expressed Warranty.
DUANE MERRILL & COMPANY
AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS
Specializing In Estate & Antique Auctions Three Generations Selling Since 1931
Mailing Address: PO Box 558, Williston, Vt. 05495
Consignment Auction Gallery: 802-878-2625 e-mail:
Oak floor model Regina disc music box.
Lt. John Sinnot 13th VT
KIA Gettysburg hat.
M 1860 Colt Revolver 4th VT belonging to Rev. John L. Roberts.
Rare 9th VT Co. K issued Enfield Rifle with bayonet and
sixth plate ambro. of Pvt. WMAiken holding the rifle.
Half plate tintype of Green
Mountain Guard Militia men.
Prewar photo of William
Y.W. Ripley (Col. 1st U.S.
Sharpshooters) in Rutland
Light Guard militia
uniform.
Captain John M. Thatcher 13th VT presentation sword with
CDV of Thatcher from citizens of Barre, VT.
Rare Engraved Sharps 1851 Boxlock Carbine mfg. by Robbins
and Lawrence Windsor, VT (est. 20,000-40,000).
Early Coca-Cola syrup bottle.