warningStep into the storied legacy of Richard and Joyce Kephart, a couple whose roots are deeply embedded in the heart of Princeton, West Virginia. Former Mayor and esteemed House of Delegates member. Richard Kephart's collection unveils historical treasures including volumes of West Virginia legislature from the 1800s, handwritten sales receipt for a woman and child dated 1852, and an 1875 Montgomery Ward pocket catalog just to name a few. A collection of antiques accumulated throughout the years includes a planet Junior seeder plow and an heirloom rope bed, rumored to bear George Washington's carved signature, stands testament to a family history predating the birth of the nation. Also included are numerous antique toys and vintage games. The family invites you to explore the worldly collection of Joyce Kephart, a luminary in local education and the arts. This auction features her extensive coin collection that have been professionally graded by our professional appraiser, antique photography including several tin types and a gallery of fine paintings by renowned artists. Among the treasures are a beautiful Japanese silk furisode, designer shoes from Paris crafted with exotic lizard skin, an Adolpho fur hat and mink coat, all reflecting Joyce's penchant for refined tastes. Join us in preserving the rich narrative of the Kepharts through this extraordinary estate auction, where each item is a chapter in the legacy of Princeton's distinguished family.
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ENT346 - Kephart Family Legacy Collection
Step into the storied legacy of Richard and Joyce Kephart, a couple whose roots are deeply embedded in the heart of Princeton, West Virginia. Former Mayor and esteemed House of Delegates member. Richard Kephart's collection unveils historical treasures including volumes of West Virginia legislature from the 1800s, handwritten sales receipt for a woman and child dated 1852, and an 1875 Montgomery Ward pocket catalog just to name a few. A collection of antiques accumulated throughout the years includes a planet Junior seeder plow and an heirloom rope bed, rumored to bear George Washington's carved signature, stands testament to a family history predating the birth of the nation. Also included are numerous antique toys and vintage games.
The family invites you to explore the worldly collection of Joyce Kephart, a luminary in local education and the arts. This auction features her extensive coin collection that have been professionally graded by our professional appraiser, antique photography including several tin types and a gallery of fine paintings by renowned artists. Among the treasures are a beautiful Japanese silk furisode, designer shoes from Paris crafted with exotic lizard skin, an Adolpho fur hat and mink coat, all reflecting Joyce's penchant for refined tastes. Join us in preserving the rich narrative of the Kepharts through this extraordinary estate auction, where each item is a chapter in the legacy of Princeton's distinguished family.
Auction ID: ENT 346
Location
1234 East Main Street Princeton, WV 24740
Starts Closing
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:00 PM
Inspection
OPEN HOUSE PREVIEW
Monday, October 23, 2023 8:00 PM to10:00 PM
Removal
ITEM PICK UP (Pick up times will be assigned in alphabetical order following the auction. PICK UP DATES AND TIMES ARE FIRM. THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP ANY ITEMS AFTER THE SCHEDULED REMOVAL DATE)
Step into the storied legacy of Richard and Joyce Kephart, a couple whose roots are deeply embedded in the heart of Princeton, West Virginia. Former Mayor and esteemed House of Delegates member. Richard Kephart's collection unveils historical treasures including volumes of West Virginia legislature from the 1800s, handwritten sales receipt for a woman and child dated 1852, and an 1875 Montgomery Ward pocket catalog just to name a few. A collection of antiques accumulated throughout the years includes a planet Junior seeder plow and an heirloom rope bed, rumored to bear George Washington's carved signature, stands testament to a family history predating the birth of the nation. Also included are numerous antique toys and vintage games.
The family invites you to explore the worldly collection of Joyce Kephart, a luminary in local education and the arts. This auction features her extensive coin collection that have been professionally graded by our professional appraiser, antique photography including several tin types and a gallery of fine paintings by renowned artists. Among the treasures are a beautiful Japanese silk furisode, designer shoes from Paris crafted with exotic lizard skin, an Adolpho fur hat and mink coat, all reflecting Joyce's penchant for refined tastes. Join us in preserving the rich narrative of the Kepharts through this extraordinary estate auction, where each item is a chapter in the legacy of Princeton's distinguished family.
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Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Dressing Table And Stool
Solid wood with removable three piece mirror, side mirrors have beveled exterior edge, ornate wood appliques, burl veneer, single dovetail drawer, drawer is missing original carved applique, lower shelf, ball feet with casters, some signs of use, floral upholstered seat , some scratches - Lot 3 Dimension: 72H 18D 48W
$121.00
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Dressing Table And Stool
Lot 3 - Solid wood with removable three piece mirror, side mirrors have beveled exterior edge, ornate wood appliques, burl veneer, single dovetail drawer, drawer is missing original carved applique, lower shelf, ball feet with casters, some signs of use, floral upholstered seat , some scratches
$121.00
Antique Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers
Hardwood with burl veneer, 5 dovetail drawers topped with dresser box, ornate carved appliques, ball feet with casters, some signs of use, water damage to top left of dresser box, missing some carved appliques, matches previous dressing table - Lot 4 Dimension: 55.25H 18.5D 38W
$80.00
Antique Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers
Lot 4 - Hardwood with burl veneer, 5 dovetail drawers topped with dresser box, ornate carved appliques, ball feet with casters, some signs of use, water damage to top left of dresser box, missing some carved appliques, matches previous dressing table
$80.00
Floral Glass Globe Hurricane Lamp
With ornate brass base, powers on - Lot 5 Dimension: 22H 8D 8W
$20.00
Floral Glass Globe Hurricane Lamp
Lot 5 - With ornate brass base, powers on
$20.00
Beautiful Chalk Sketching Of The Late Joyce Kephart
Not only was she a well known master and critic of the arts as the previous gallerist of local art gallery, Four Seasons, Joyce was also an incredibly gifted artist herself. Her talent is portrayed in the self-portrait done a few years ago. Would make a wonderful inspiration piece for a hopeful artist or a beautiful edition to adorn your wall! - Lot 1 Dimension: 34.5H 27.25W
$10.00
Beautiful Chalk Sketching Of The Late Joyce Kephart
Lot 1 - Not only was she a well known master and critic of the arts as the previous gallerist of local art gallery, Four Seasons, Joyce was also an incredibly gifted artist herself. Her talent is portrayed in the self-portrait done a few years ago. Would make a wonderful inspiration piece for a hopeful artist or a beautiful edition to adorn your wall!
$10.00
Antique Singer Sewing Machine
Signs of use, damage to tabletop, measured with leaf down. - Lot 2 Dimension: 39H 16.5D 35W
$15.00
Antique Singer Sewing Machine
Lot 2 - Signs of use, damage to tabletop, measured with leaf down.
$15.00
Antique Jacobean Barley Twist Console Table
Floral accents, top has scratching - Lot 9 Dimension: 39.5H 14D 60W
$186.00
Antique Jacobean Barley Twist Console Table
Lot 9 - Floral accents, top has scratching
$186.00
Multicolored Round Modern Vase By John Bergen Studios
Circa 1990 Canadian collectible, ceramic, good condition - Lot 8 Dimension: 12H 12D 12W
$20.00
Multicolored Round Modern Vase By John Bergen Studios
Lot 8 - Circa 1990 Canadian collectible, ceramic, good condition
$20.00
Three Vintage Zippo Lighters
TCrown Life insurance, JAK and Eleanor, in good used condition - Lot 7 Dimension: 2.25H 0.5D 1.5W
$15.00
Three Vintage Zippo Lighters
Lot 7 - TCrown Life insurance, JAK and Eleanor, in good used condition
$15.00
Mid Century Table Lamp
Marble base, blue satin quilted glass center and brass accents, powers on - Lot 10 Dimension: 22H 12D 12W
$10.00
Mid Century Table Lamp
Lot 10 - Marble base, blue satin quilted glass center and brass accents, powers on
$10.00
Japanese Shibata Floral Vase
With butterflies, pastel colors with gold trim, good condition - Lot 6 Dimension: 10.5H 4.5D 4.5W
$15.00
Japanese Shibata Floral Vase
Lot 6 - With butterflies, pastel colors with gold trim, good condition
$15.00
Tin Toy Wards Riverside Automotive Plaza
Missing some parts, great colors considering age and use - Lot 14
$40.00
Tin Toy Wards Riverside Automotive Plaza
Lot 14 - Missing some parts, great colors considering age and use
$40.00
Collectible Brass Bed Warmer
with wooden handle, good condition - Lot 11 Dimension: 36H 3D 10.5W
$25.01
Collectible Brass Bed Warmer
Lot 11 - with wooden handle, good condition
$25.01
Correction - Metal Truck Only
CORRECTION - THIS LOT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOY SOLDIERS. THE ARE AVAILABLE IN LOT 238. Truck is in good condition considering age - Lot 13 Dimension: 6H 6.5D 18.5W
$25.00
Correction - Metal Truck Only
Lot 13 - CORRECTION - THIS LOT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOY SOLDIERS. THE ARE AVAILABLE IN LOT 238. Truck is in good condition considering age
$25.00
Pair Of Antique Wedding Pictures In Tiered Frames
Pictures are in good condition, the husbands frame has some damage, names are pencilled in on back but not legible - Lot 12 Dimension: 17.25H 3.5D 15W
$15.00
Pair Of Antique Wedding Pictures In Tiered Frames
Lot 12 - Pictures are in good condition, the husbands frame has some damage, names are pencilled in on back but not legible
$15.00
Pair Of Japanese Cherub Vases
Normal wear from age - Lot 15 Dimension: 6.5H 3D 4W
$10.00
Pair Of Japanese Cherub Vases
Lot 15 - Normal wear from age
$10.00
Brass Plated Wooden Trunk
with latch and handles, some scratches - Lot 17 Dimension: 16H 16.5D 28.5W
$25.00
Brass Plated Wooden Trunk
Lot 17 - with latch and handles, some scratches
$25.00
Darwins Mistake Marwal Chalkware Sculpture
Of a confused monkey holding a human skull, signs of use - Lot 16 Dimension: 12H 4.5D 7W
$15.00
Darwins Mistake Marwal Chalkware Sculpture
Lot 16 - Of a confused monkey holding a human skull, signs of use
$15.00
Two Hand Painted Chinese Macau Collectibles
Includes an antique porcelain trinket dish, enameled paint has held it�s beautiful colors over many years of use, and a hexagon decorative plate featuring pheasants and trimmed in gold, both are in good condition, trinket dis measured. - Lot 18 Dimension: 2H 4.75D 4.75W
$0.00
Two Hand Painted Chinese Macau Collectibles
Lot 18 - Includes an antique porcelain trinket dish, enameled paint has held it�s beautiful colors over many years of use, and a hexagon decorative plate featuring pheasants and trimmed in gold, both are in good condition, trinket dis measured.
$0.00
Beautiful Formal Japanese Silk Furisode Kimono
Features cranes in flight and golden flower patterns; neat fact�furisodes were long sleeved boldly decorated kimonos traditionally worn by unmarried women to formal events especially weddings. Appears to be in good condition. Measurements are approximate. - Lot 20 Dimension: 74H 52W
$180.00
Beautiful Formal Japanese Silk Furisode Kimono
Lot 20 - Features cranes in flight and golden flower patterns; neat fact�furisodes were long sleeved boldly decorated kimonos traditionally worn by unmarried women to formal events especially weddings. Appears to be in good condition. Measurements are approximate.
$180.00
Singer Sewing Table With Spartan Sewing Machine
Made in Great Britain, powers on, overall good condition, when closed measured. - Lot 19 Dimension: 32H 16.5D 23.25W
$35.00
Singer Sewing Table With Spartan Sewing Machine
Lot 19 - Made in Great Britain, powers on, overall good condition, when closed measured.