Howard Ball Online Estate Auction
Listing ID#: 518030

Sale Location

Petoskey, MI 49770
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Saturday Jul 2
Bidding Ends: Friday Jul 29
Sale Type
 Online Auction  VIEW ONLINE CATALOG
Company Information
Leist Auctioneers

Contact: Wade Leist
Phone: 231-330-1042
Email: wadeleist@gmail.com
Website: www.michiganauction.com

EstateSale.com ID#: 5151
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Listing Terms and Conditions
*All items are selling AS-IS without any guarantees or warranties of any kind. Leist Auctioneers acts as a representative of the estate and is not responsible for incorrect information provided by the seller. In this instance Howard left notes for many of the items. We may include Howard's notes in the description but we are not responsible for any errors he may have made.

*There is a 10% Buyers Premium on all final bids to determine the final selling price. For example, a final bid of $100 will result in a final selling price of $110.

*Payment shall be made at your designated Load Out time. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Credit Card transactions will have a 3% transaction fee attached to the final charged amount. We do NOT automatically charge your registered credit card. Please let us know if you would like us to use the card on file.

*Shipping is available for most items. Our shipping policy is as follows: after receiving payment we will transport your items to the UPS Store in Petoskey. Your items will be turned over to their staff. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges that the UPS Store may charge. Leist Auctioneers is not responsible for their charged amounts. Please contact the Petoskey UPS Store for any shipping quotes before bidding. We do not charge to transport your items to the UPS Store, but we are also not responsible for any damage that may occur during that transportation...or while in the hands of UPS. Please contact us if you have any questions related to shipping.

*Load-Out times can be chosen at the conclusion of bidding. Bidders can select their times by clicking the link that accompanies your auction invoice email.

*BE SURE TO BRING HELP TO YOUR LOAD OUT TIME. LEIST AUCTIONEERS WILL NOT HAVE STAFF AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH LIFTING, CARRYING OR LOADING. WE DO NOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR THIS. Some items are located in the basement of the home and will require carrying up stairs.

*Handgun bidders must follow state laws for purchasing.

*Please contact Leist Auctioneers if you have any questions prior to bidding. We cannot retract bids or forfeit winning bids.

*We try our best to provide accurate information for all lots, however errors can and do occur. Please alert us if you locate an error in the auction. We will do our best to update the information before the close of the auction.
Listing Information
Online Only auction to settle the estate of long time Petoskey resident Howard Ball. Howard was an avid and dedicated collector or watches, clocks, phonographs and nearly anything unique. Howard apparently had an eye for common items that would one day become collectible as there are many pieces of local advertising that will bring back memories for area residents. We will conduct an Open House for prospective bidders to preview items ahead of final bidding. Please take advantage of this opportunity. You'll find the Open House date and time in the auction details. Be sure to read entire descriptions, view all photographs and read the Terms and Conditions before bidding. Auction Loud Out will be by appointment on the date listed in Auction Details. Winning bidders will receive an emailed invoice with a link to sign up for your specific load out time. You may need to check your Spam or Promotions email catagory if you won the bid but did not receive an emailed invoice within a reasonable time.

1
BUYERS PREMIUM
There is a 10% Buyers Premium added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. For example, an item with a final bid of $100 will achieve a final selling price of $110. A 3% transaction fee will be added to all credit card transactio...

2
SHIPPING
Leist Auctioneers will transport items to the Petoskey UPS Store for shipping. The item, and a copy of the auction invoice will be provided to the UPS Store. The UPS Store will contact the buyer for payment once they are ready to ship. Please contact...

3
INSPECTION
All bidders are encouraged to attend our Open House on Friday, July 29 between 3pm and 5pm to make inspections on items they intend to bid on. Bidders should rely on this inspection to make determinations related to value.

4
FIREARM PURCHASES
Please have all required paperwork for purchasing firearms. Firearms requiring shipping will have added fees through a local FFL.

30
Roy Rogers Commemorative .45 Cal Revolver
#345 from US Historical Society, .45 caliiber, made by Uberti very nice wooden display case, Certificate of Authenticity, purchased for Howard by his son for Father's Day. Never been fired, literally handled with white gloves B1

31
Ruger Security Six, .357 Magnum Revolver
156-50054, 6 shot, stainless steel B1

32
Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum
model 686-8 Plus SS B1



35
2 Boxes of .357 Magnum, Speed Loader
one box has a few snub ended 38 Special rounds, unsure why the nose of the round is flat B1

36
2 Boxes of 16 gauge shells
one box is a light partial rifle cleaning kit, Bore Sites, Holsters B1

37
Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06
Bushnell Scope, semi auto B1

37
Boxes of Ammo
32 Win, 30-06 (one and partial), .45 Auto (two boxes) B1


39
Canon Gun Safe
electronic key pad, 12 long gun capacity, Model 6026, 30 min rating at 1200 degrees. Buyer is responsible for safely removing this safe from the residence. Please consider hiring a moving company to facilitate. B1






45
Troy Bilt Strom 3090 Snowblower
30 inch throat, 351cc, drive control, started up for us on the first pull

45
4x8 Utility Trailer
tandem axle, floor not in great shape

46
Complete Patio Set
table, 6 chairs, couch and table

47


49
Wheel Borrow and Outdoor Items
garden tools, supplies, fertilizer spreader







56
School Bell and Stand
Yoke is a No. 24


58
Pair of Plant Stands
small stand is 16x16, large stand is 24x24 and has metal claw with glass ball for feet CR

59
Dresser Cabinet
30" tall, 3 drawers, on casters CR

60
Pair of Plant Stands
bamboo and metal, metal stand has a marble top, 30" tall CR


62
Dresser Cabinet with Mirror
75" tall, 45" wide, on casters. really nice piece B2

63
Wash Stand
on casters, very clean B2

64
Smoking Stand
37" tall, pipe holder, ash tray, etc B2

65
Cane Bottom Adjustable Office Chair
metal base spins to raise and lower B2

66
Complete Double Bed
large oak headboard, footboard and side rails. believed to be oak. mattress is older B2

67
Oak Display Secretary
super nice and unique piece, 75 inches tall and 51 inches wide, claw feet on casters, nice carvings B2

68
Bathroom Stand
4 shelves, about 40 inches tall B2

69
Queen Bed
headboard matches other furniture in the room, but is being offered separately B2

70
Chest of Drawers
64 inches wide, folding mirrors, 6 drawers B1

71
Princess Cedar Chest by Lane
contents are not included, they're sold in a separate lot. Locking chest with key and spare locking mechanism B1

72
5 Drawer Dresser
about 50 inches tall, matches the mirrored dresser B1

73
Oak Book Case Display
believed to be oak, 5 shelves, books offered in seperate lots, appears to match the bed B1

74
TV Stand with DVD and Stereo
made from modern materials LR

75
Samsung 40 inch Flatscreen TV
comes with remote LR



78
Oak Dining Table with Chairs
table has 3 extension leaves. Leaves are 9 inches wide, table is 45 inches without extensions, 4 chairs included, table is on casters BS

79
Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
shade is 21 inch diameter BS

80
Record Cabinet
36 inches tall BS

81
Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
17 inch diameter shade BS

82
Metal Stand with Felt Top
likely designed for use in a watch or jewelry shop. Adjustable height, felt lined top, on casters BS

83
Pair of Plant Stands
stand about 28 inches tall BS

84
Record Cabinet
stands about 34 inches tall BS

85
Record Cabinet
34 inches tall BS

86
Snider Mfg. Night Stand
on casters, single drawer, one cabinet, about 26 inches tall BS

87
Cabinet with Shelves
4 shelves, about 25 inches tall, back has been repaired with pressboard type material BS



90


92
"Quartoscope" Mutoscope Viewer
has slides, and paneling BS

93
Sears and Roebuck Stereoscope Telebinocular
super cool, lots of slides inside BS

94
Airline Stereophonic Phonograph
AM-FM Radio cabinet BS

95


97
Silk Covered Phonograph Horn
about 30 inches long BS

98
Pair of Phonograph Horns
Thomas Edison horn is 33 inches, other one is 32 inchesBS

99
Pair of Phonograph Horns
30 and 31 inches long approx BS

100
Winterhader and Hofmier Grandfather Clock
Howard purchased this clock in 1969 from the Moral Re-Armament College on Mackinac Island. The clock had been gifted to them in 1950 by Mrs. Henry G. Sherrard of Gross Pointe Farms. 8' tall with a golden oak case. We found a letter that Howard had w...

101
German Clock
27" tall and 12" wide. Was previously described as a Cuckoo Clock and it does not appear to be so. LR


103
Slag Glass Electric Lamp
metal overlay on colored slag glass. 23" tall, estimate circa 1910 really heavy and very pretty LR

104
14" Wall Clock
inscribed with FOT BTE 64063 LR

105
Hamilton Mounted Chronomatic Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Navigational Time Piece Model 22 Marine Chronometer LR

106
Mark I Deck Clock US Navy
7 inch glass diameter LR


108
Plant Stand
30" tall, 18"x18" top LR

109
Elgin Locomotive Pocket Watch
seems to be working LR

110

111
Hamilton Pocket Watch, Swiss Stop Watch, others
Hamilton watch with broken spring; Swiss Security Stop Watch appears working fine; Seiko Wrist Watch; Necklace Watch LR


113
E.N. Welch and Wm. L. Gilbert Clocks
Cochlan One Day by Welch, 21" tall; Wm. L. Gilbert Clock LR

114
New Haven and Seth Thomas Clocks
New Haven sold on Dec. 29, 1879 to EJ Smith; Seth Thomas is 16.5" tall LR

115
New Haven Sharp Gothic and Welch, Spring and Co
Sharp Gothic is 20" tall, Welch clock is 14" tall LR

116
Seth Thomas 21 Jewel 8 Day Clock
29" tall, 21 jewel, Eight Day Half Hour Strike, made for Rail Road Services; No. 298A CR

117
Mark I Boat Clock US Navy
1942, 3.5" glass diameter CR




121
Ansonia Marbleite No. 7
Rubber cased clock circa 1883 estimated CR

122
Eli Terry Crotch Grain Mahogany Clock
27.5" tall, door not attached. Ticket says needs repair CR


124
Waterbury Clock with weather and temperature
22" tall; barometer is from a dairy CR

125

126

127
Old Mr. Boston Fine Liquors Gilbert Clock
Gilbert clock, metal Old Mr. Boston case, 21.5" tall CR

128

129
Robert Roskell London Key Wind Watch
Full Jeweled with key; Improved Skelet Lever #504 and #14255 CR

130
Jerome & Co Horolova and Union Clock
Jerome and Company Horolovar Flying Pendulum Clock and Union Clock Co. Pendulum clock 10" tall LR

131
Ursula and Seth Thomas Clocks
Ursula is 15.5" tall; Seth Thomas 8 Day; Seth Thomas GM Retirement clock from 1941 for John Perry LR

132
Ansonia Alarm, Silver Pocket Watch, Keyless Auto
Ansonia Square Racket Alarm; Pocket watch with mantel, Silver case; Keyless Auto Clcok Co. Rim Wind, Rim Set, #59 LR

133
Pair of Ornate Ansonia Clocks
Ansonia Winnepeg standing 12" tall Ansonia Wander standing 10.5" tall LR



136
Seth Thomas Short Drop Wall Clock
24" tall, dark finish; clock originally was at Jackson & Tindle Lumber Company in Pellston, MI which later was renamed McRae Lumber. Howard purchased it from the McRae's in 1979. LR

137
American Clock by Jerome & Co.
Thirty Hour clock standing 26" tall LR

138
E.N. Welch Weight Driven Pendulum Clock
Wall clock standing 29" tall LR


140

141
Gilbert Wall Clock w/ Galusha Maranville Calendar
Rosewood case around a Gilbert Clock featuring a Galusha Maranville Calendar Dial; short drop calendar clock CR


143
Waterbury Perpetual Calendar Clock
dark oak case standing 29" B2

144
Differential Power Clock
One Year Differential Clock, measuring 41" tall B2

145

146

147
New Haven, Lux, Con-Tac-Tor, and Timer
New Haven ornate 8 day clock standing 10"; Metal timer made in USA; Lux Clock Co. tin alarm; Con-Tac-Tor 8 day jeweled with temperature LR

148
Waterbury "Arien" Short Drop Wall Clock
Circa 1920, light oak case, 24" tall, LR

149
E.N. Welsh (Winthrop)
made for John Gately & Co. around 1890, stands 29" tall CR

150

151


153
German Cuckoo Clock
Lara's Theme Dr. Zhivago Edelweiss; Swiss musical movement CR

154
Irving Miller Co. 8 Day Clock
Coffee Grinder also included in this lot buyer will need to remove from wall CR

155
E. Howard Wall Clock
31" tall, we did not find any markings on the clock to indicate maker. Howard had left a newspaper clipping regarding these types of clocks LR

156
Waterbury Calendar Clock
standing 24" tall LR

157
Waterbury "Donald" Clock
temperature and barometer clock; 22" tall; face carved into the design on the top of the clock; light colored finish on the case LR

158
5 Jars of Marbles
some clay ones included LR

159
Several Containers of Marbles, and a tin
Marbles Knives Tin included LR


161
Edison Cylinder Records and Rogers Bros Case
Rogers Bros case/stand only used to display Edison tubes CR

162
H Gerstner and Sons Machinest Chest
oak chest with some tools inside CR

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Contact: Wade Leist
Phone: 231-330-1042
Sale Location
441 N Division Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Sale Dates and Times
Sale Terms and Conditions
*All items are selling AS-IS without any guarantees or warranties of any kind. Leist Auctioneers acts as a representative of the estate and is not responsible for incorrect information provided by the seller. In this instance Howard left notes for many of the items. We may include Howard's notes in the description but we are not responsible for any errors he may have made. *There is a 10% Buyers Premium on all final bids to determine the final selling price. For example, a final bid of $100 will result in a final selling price of $110. *Payment shall be made at your designated Load Out time. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Credit Card transactions will have a 3% transaction fee attached to the final charged amount. We do NOT automatically charge your registered credit card. Please let us know if you would like us to use the card on file. *Shipping is available for most items. Our shipping policy is as follows: after receiving payment we will transport your items to the UPS Store in Petoskey. Your items will be turned over to their staff. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges that the UPS Store may charge. Leist Auctioneers is not responsible for their charged amounts. Please contact the Petoskey UPS Store for any shipping quotes before bidding. We do not charge to transport your items to the UPS Store, but we are also not responsible for any damage that may occur during that transportation...or while in the hands of UPS. Please contact us if you have any questions related to shipping. *Load-Out times can be chosen at the conclusion of bidding. Bidders can select their times by clicking the link that accompanies your auction invoice email. *BE SURE TO BRING HELP TO YOUR LOAD OUT TIME. LEIST AUCTIONEERS WILL NOT HAVE STAFF AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH LIFTING, CARRYING OR LOADING. WE DO NOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR THIS. Some items are located in the basement of the home and will require carrying up stairs. *Handgun bidders must follow state laws for purchasing. *Please contact Leist Auctioneers if you have any questions prior to bidding. We cannot retract bids or forfeit winning bids. *We try our best to provide accurate information for all lots, however errors can and do occur. Please alert us if you locate an error in the auction. We will do our best to update the information before the close of the auction.
Listing Details
Online Only auction to settle the estate of long time Petoskey resident Howard Ball. Howard was an avid and dedicated collector or watches, clocks, phonographs and nearly anything unique. Howard apparently had an eye for common items that would one day become collectible as there are many pieces of local advertising that will bring back memories for area residents. We will conduct an Open House for prospective bidders to preview items ahead of final bidding. Please take advantage of this opportunity. You'll find the Open House date and time in the auction details. Be sure to read entire descriptions, view all photographs and read the Terms and Conditions before bidding. Auction Loud Out will be by appointment on the date listed in Auction Details. Winning bidders will receive an emailed invoice with a link to sign up for your specific load out time. You may need to check your Spam or Promotions email catagory if you won the bid but did not receive an emailed invoice within a reasonable time.

1
BUYERS PREMIUM
There is a 10% Buyers Premium added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. For example, an item with a final bid of $100 will achieve a final selling price of $110. A 3% transaction fee will be added to all credit card transactio...

2
SHIPPING
Leist Auctioneers will transport items to the Petoskey UPS Store for shipping. The item, and a copy of the auction invoice will be provided to the UPS Store. The UPS Store will contact the buyer for payment once they are ready to ship. Please contact...

3
INSPECTION
All bidders are encouraged to attend our Open House on Friday, July 29 between 3pm and 5pm to make inspections on items they intend to bid on. Bidders should rely on this inspection to make determinations related to value.

4
FIREARM PURCHASES
Please have all required paperwork for purchasing firearms. Firearms requiring shipping will have added fees through a local FFL.

30
Roy Rogers Commemorative .45 Cal Revolver
#345 from US Historical Society, .45 caliiber, made by Uberti very nice wooden display case, Certificate of Authenticity, purchased for Howard by his son for Father's Day. Never been fired, literally handled with white gloves B1

31
Ruger Security Six, .357 Magnum Revolver
156-50054, 6 shot, stainless steel B1

32
Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum
model 686-8 Plus SS B1



35
2 Boxes of .357 Magnum, Speed Loader
one box has a few snub ended 38 Special rounds, unsure why the nose of the round is flat B1

36
2 Boxes of 16 gauge shells
one box is a light partial rifle cleaning kit, Bore Sites, Holsters B1

37
Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06
Bushnell Scope, semi auto B1

37
Boxes of Ammo
32 Win, 30-06 (one and partial), .45 Auto (two boxes) B1


39
Canon Gun Safe
electronic key pad, 12 long gun capacity, Model 6026, 30 min rating at 1200 degrees. Buyer is responsible for safely removing this safe from the residence. Please consider hiring a moving company to facilitate. B1






45
Troy Bilt Strom 3090 Snowblower
30 inch throat, 351cc, drive control, started up for us on the first pull

45
4x8 Utility Trailer
tandem axle, floor not in great shape

46
Complete Patio Set
table, 6 chairs, couch and table

47


49
Wheel Borrow and Outdoor Items
garden tools, supplies, fertilizer spreader







56
School Bell and Stand
Yoke is a No. 24


58
Pair of Plant Stands
small stand is 16x16, large stand is 24x24 and has metal claw with glass ball for feet CR

59
Dresser Cabinet
30" tall, 3 drawers, on casters CR

60
Pair of Plant Stands
bamboo and metal, metal stand has a marble top, 30" tall CR


62
Dresser Cabinet with Mirror
75" tall, 45" wide, on casters. really nice piece B2

63
Wash Stand
on casters, very clean B2

64
Smoking Stand
37" tall, pipe holder, ash tray, etc B2

65
Cane Bottom Adjustable Office Chair
metal base spins to raise and lower B2

66
Complete Double Bed
large oak headboard, footboard and side rails. believed to be oak. mattress is older B2

67
Oak Display Secretary
super nice and unique piece, 75 inches tall and 51 inches wide, claw feet on casters, nice carvings B2

68
Bathroom Stand
4 shelves, about 40 inches tall B2

69
Queen Bed
headboard matches other furniture in the room, but is being offered separately B2

70
Chest of Drawers
64 inches wide, folding mirrors, 6 drawers B1

71
Princess Cedar Chest by Lane
contents are not included, they're sold in a separate lot. Locking chest with key and spare locking mechanism B1

72
5 Drawer Dresser
about 50 inches tall, matches the mirrored dresser B1

73
Oak Book Case Display
believed to be oak, 5 shelves, books offered in seperate lots, appears to match the bed B1

74
TV Stand with DVD and Stereo
made from modern materials LR

75
Samsung 40 inch Flatscreen TV
comes with remote LR



78
Oak Dining Table with Chairs
table has 3 extension leaves. Leaves are 9 inches wide, table is 45 inches without extensions, 4 chairs included, table is on casters BS

79
Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
shade is 21 inch diameter BS

80
Record Cabinet
36 inches tall BS

81
Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
17 inch diameter shade BS

82
Metal Stand with Felt Top
likely designed for use in a watch or jewelry shop. Adjustable height, felt lined top, on casters BS

83
Pair of Plant Stands
stand about 28 inches tall BS

84
Record Cabinet
stands about 34 inches tall BS

85
Record Cabinet
34 inches tall BS

86
Snider Mfg. Night Stand
on casters, single drawer, one cabinet, about 26 inches tall BS

87
Cabinet with Shelves
4 shelves, about 25 inches tall, back has been repaired with pressboard type material BS



90


92
"Quartoscope" Mutoscope Viewer
has slides, and paneling BS

93
Sears and Roebuck Stereoscope Telebinocular
super cool, lots of slides inside BS

94
Airline Stereophonic Phonograph
AM-FM Radio cabinet BS

95


97
Silk Covered Phonograph Horn
about 30 inches long BS

98
Pair of Phonograph Horns
Thomas Edison horn is 33 inches, other one is 32 inchesBS

99
Pair of Phonograph Horns
30 and 31 inches long approx BS

100
Winterhader and Hofmier Grandfather Clock
Howard purchased this clock in 1969 from the Moral Re-Armament College on Mackinac Island. The clock had been gifted to them in 1950 by Mrs. Henry G. Sherrard of Gross Pointe Farms. 8' tall with a golden oak case. We found a letter that Howard had w...

101
German Clock
27" tall and 12" wide. Was previously described as a Cuckoo Clock and it does not appear to be so. LR


103
Slag Glass Electric Lamp
metal overlay on colored slag glass. 23" tall, estimate circa 1910 really heavy and very pretty LR

104
14" Wall Clock
inscribed with FOT BTE 64063 LR

105
Hamilton Mounted Chronomatic Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Navigational Time Piece Model 22 Marine Chronometer LR

106
Mark I Deck Clock US Navy
7 inch glass diameter LR


108
Plant Stand
30" tall, 18"x18" top LR

109
Elgin Locomotive Pocket Watch
seems to be working LR

110

111
Hamilton Pocket Watch, Swiss Stop Watch, others
Hamilton watch with broken spring; Swiss Security Stop Watch appears working fine; Seiko Wrist Watch; Necklace Watch LR


113
E.N. Welch and Wm. L. Gilbert Clocks
Cochlan One Day by Welch, 21" tall; Wm. L. Gilbert Clock LR

114
New Haven and Seth Thomas Clocks
New Haven sold on Dec. 29, 1879 to EJ Smith; Seth Thomas is 16.5" tall LR

115
New Haven Sharp Gothic and Welch, Spring and Co
Sharp Gothic is 20" tall, Welch clock is 14" tall LR

116
Seth Thomas 21 Jewel 8 Day Clock
29" tall, 21 jewel, Eight Day Half Hour Strike, made for Rail Road Services; No. 298A CR

117
Mark I Boat Clock US Navy
1942, 3.5" glass diameter CR




121
Ansonia Marbleite No. 7
Rubber cased clock circa 1883 estimated CR

122
Eli Terry Crotch Grain Mahogany Clock
27.5" tall, door not attached. Ticket says needs repair CR


124
Waterbury Clock with weather and temperature
22" tall; barometer is from a dairy CR

125

126

127
Old Mr. Boston Fine Liquors Gilbert Clock
Gilbert clock, metal Old Mr. Boston case, 21.5" tall CR

128

129
Robert Roskell London Key Wind Watch
Full Jeweled with key; Improved Skelet Lever #504 and #14255 CR

130
Jerome & Co Horolova and Union Clock
Jerome and Company Horolovar Flying Pendulum Clock and Union Clock Co. Pendulum clock 10" tall LR

131
Ursula and Seth Thomas Clocks
Ursula is 15.5" tall; Seth Thomas 8 Day; Seth Thomas GM Retirement clock from 1941 for John Perry LR

132
Ansonia Alarm, Silver Pocket Watch, Keyless Auto
Ansonia Square Racket Alarm; Pocket watch with mantel, Silver case; Keyless Auto Clcok Co. Rim Wind, Rim Set, #59 LR

133
Pair of Ornate Ansonia Clocks
Ansonia Winnepeg standing 12" tall Ansonia Wander standing 10.5" tall LR



136
Seth Thomas Short Drop Wall Clock
24" tall, dark finish; clock originally was at Jackson & Tindle Lumber Company in Pellston, MI which later was renamed McRae Lumber. Howard purchased it from the McRae's in 1979. LR

137
American Clock by Jerome & Co.
Thirty Hour clock standing 26" tall LR

138
E.N. Welch Weight Driven Pendulum Clock
Wall clock standing 29" tall LR


140

141
Gilbert Wall Clock w/ Galusha Maranville Calendar
Rosewood case around a Gilbert Clock featuring a Galusha Maranville Calendar Dial; short drop calendar clock CR


143
Waterbury Perpetual Calendar Clock
dark oak case standing 29" B2

144
Differential Power Clock
One Year Differential Clock, measuring 41" tall B2

145

146

147
New Haven, Lux, Con-Tac-Tor, and Timer
New Haven ornate 8 day clock standing 10"; Metal timer made in USA; Lux Clock Co. tin alarm; Con-Tac-Tor 8 day jeweled with temperature LR

148
Waterbury "Arien" Short Drop Wall Clock
Circa 1920, light oak case, 24" tall, LR

149
E.N. Welsh (Winthrop)
made for John Gately & Co. around 1890, stands 29" tall CR

150

151


153
German Cuckoo Clock
Lara's Theme Dr. Zhivago Edelweiss; Swiss musical movement CR

154
Irving Miller Co. 8 Day Clock
Coffee Grinder also included in this lot buyer will need to remove from wall CR

155
E. Howard Wall Clock
31" tall, we did not find any markings on the clock to indicate maker. Howard had left a newspaper clipping regarding these types of clocks LR

156
Waterbury Calendar Clock
standing 24" tall LR

157
Waterbury "Donald" Clock
temperature and barometer clock; 22" tall; face carved into the design on the top of the clock; light colored finish on the case LR

158
5 Jars of Marbles
some clay ones included LR

159
Several Containers of Marbles, and a tin
Marbles Knives Tin included LR


161
Edison Cylinder Records and Rogers Bros Case
Rogers Bros case/stand only used to display Edison tubes CR

162
H Gerstner and Sons Machinest Chest
oak chest with some tools inside CR

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Howard Ball Online Estate Auction
 Online Only Auction
Sale Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Saturday Jul 2
Bidding Ends: Friday Jul 29
Sale Location

Petoskey, MI 49770
Listing Terms and Conditions
*All items are selling AS-IS without any guarantees or warranties of any kind. Leist Auctioneers acts as a representative of the estate and is not responsible for incorrect information provided by the seller. In this instance Howard left notes for many of the items. We may include Howard's notes in the description but we are not responsible for any errors he may have made. *There is a 10% Buyers Premium on all final bids to determine the final selling price. For example, a final bid of $100 will result in a final selling price of $110. *Payment shall be made at your designated Load Out time. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Credit Card transactions will have a 3% transaction fee attached to the final charged amount. We do NOT automatically charge your registered credit card. Please let us know if you would like us to use the card on file. *Shipping is available for most items. Our shipping policy is as follows: after receiving payment we will transport your items to the UPS Store in Petoskey. Your items will be turned over to their staff. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges that the UPS Store may charge. Leist Auctioneers is not responsible for their charged amounts. Please contact the Petoskey UPS Store for any shipping quotes before bidding. We do not charge to transport your items to the UPS Store, but we are also not responsible for any damage that may occur during that transportation...or while in the hands of UPS. Please contact us if you have any questions related to shipping. *Load-Out times can be chosen at the conclusion of bidding. Bidders can select their times by clicking the link that accompanies your auction invoice email. *BE SURE TO BRING HELP TO YOUR LOAD OUT TIME. LEIST AUCTIONEERS WILL NOT HAVE STAFF AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH LIFTING, CARRYING OR LOADING. WE DO NOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR THIS. Some items are located in the basement of the home and will require carrying up stairs. *Handgun bidders must follow state laws for purchasing. *Please contact Leist Auctioneers if you have any questions prior to bidding. We cannot retract bids or forfeit winning bids. *We try our best to provide accurate information for all lots, however errors can and do occur. Please alert us if you locate an error in the auction. We will do our best to update the information before the close of the auction.
Online Only auction to settle the estate of long time Petoskey resident Howard Ball. Howard was an avid and dedicated collector or watches, clocks, phonographs and nearly anything unique. Howard apparently had an eye for common items that would one day become collectible as there are many pieces of local advertising that will bring back memories for area residents. We will conduct an Open House for prospective bidders to preview items ahead of final bidding. Please take advantage of this opportunity. You'll find the Open House date and time in the auction details. Be sure to read entire descriptions, view all photographs and read the Terms and Conditions before bidding. Auction Loud Out will be by appointment on the date listed in Auction Details. Winning bidders will receive an emailed invoice with a link to sign up for your specific load out time. You may need to check your Spam or Promotions email catagory if you won the bid but did not receive an emailed invoice within a reasonable time.

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BUYERS PREMIUM
There is a 10% Buyers Premium added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. For example, an item with a final bid of $100 will achieve a final selling price of $110. A 3% transaction fee will be added to all credit card transactio...

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SHIPPING
Leist Auctioneers will transport items to the Petoskey UPS Store for shipping. The item, and a copy of the auction invoice will be provided to the UPS Store. The UPS Store will contact the buyer for payment once they are ready to ship. Please contact...

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INSPECTION
All bidders are encouraged to attend our Open House on Friday, July 29 between 3pm and 5pm to make inspections on items they intend to bid on. Bidders should rely on this inspection to make determinations related to value.

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FIREARM PURCHASES
Please have all required paperwork for purchasing firearms. Firearms requiring shipping will have added fees through a local FFL.

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Roy Rogers Commemorative .45 Cal Revolver
#345 from US Historical Society, .45 caliiber, made by Uberti very nice wooden display case, Certificate of Authenticity, purchased for Howard by his son for Father's Day. Never been fired, literally handled with white gloves B1

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Ruger Security Six, .357 Magnum Revolver
156-50054, 6 shot, stainless steel B1

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Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum
model 686-8 Plus SS B1

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2 Boxes of .357 Magnum, Speed Loader
one box has a few snub ended 38 Special rounds, unsure why the nose of the round is flat B1

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2 Boxes of 16 gauge shells
one box is a light partial rifle cleaning kit, Bore Sites, Holsters B1

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Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06
Bushnell Scope, semi auto B1

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Boxes of Ammo
32 Win, 30-06 (one and partial), .45 Auto (two boxes) B1

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Canon Gun Safe
electronic key pad, 12 long gun capacity, Model 6026, 30 min rating at 1200 degrees. Buyer is responsible for safely removing this safe from the residence. Please consider hiring a moving company to facilitate. B1

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Troy Bilt Strom 3090 Snowblower
30 inch throat, 351cc, drive control, started up for us on the first pull

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4x8 Utility Trailer
tandem axle, floor not in great shape

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Complete Patio Set
table, 6 chairs, couch and table

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Wheel Borrow and Outdoor Items
garden tools, supplies, fertilizer spreader

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School Bell and Stand
Yoke is a No. 24

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Pair of Plant Stands
small stand is 16x16, large stand is 24x24 and has metal claw with glass ball for feet CR

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Dresser Cabinet
30" tall, 3 drawers, on casters CR

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Pair of Plant Stands
bamboo and metal, metal stand has a marble top, 30" tall CR

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Dresser Cabinet with Mirror
75" tall, 45" wide, on casters. really nice piece B2

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Wash Stand
on casters, very clean B2

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Smoking Stand
37" tall, pipe holder, ash tray, etc B2

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Cane Bottom Adjustable Office Chair
metal base spins to raise and lower B2

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Complete Double Bed
large oak headboard, footboard and side rails. believed to be oak. mattress is older B2

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Oak Display Secretary
super nice and unique piece, 75 inches tall and 51 inches wide, claw feet on casters, nice carvings B2

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Bathroom Stand
4 shelves, about 40 inches tall B2

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Queen Bed
headboard matches other furniture in the room, but is being offered separately B2

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Chest of Drawers
64 inches wide, folding mirrors, 6 drawers B1

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Princess Cedar Chest by Lane
contents are not included, they're sold in a separate lot. Locking chest with key and spare locking mechanism B1

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5 Drawer Dresser
about 50 inches tall, matches the mirrored dresser B1

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Oak Book Case Display
believed to be oak, 5 shelves, books offered in seperate lots, appears to match the bed B1

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TV Stand with DVD and Stereo
made from modern materials LR

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Samsung 40 inch Flatscreen TV
comes with remote LR

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Oak Dining Table with Chairs
table has 3 extension leaves. Leaves are 9 inches wide, table is 45 inches without extensions, 4 chairs included, table is on casters BS

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Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
shade is 21 inch diameter BS

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Record Cabinet
36 inches tall BS

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Leaded Glass Lamp and Shade
17 inch diameter shade BS

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Metal Stand with Felt Top
likely designed for use in a watch or jewelry shop. Adjustable height, felt lined top, on casters BS

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Pair of Plant Stands
stand about 28 inches tall BS

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Record Cabinet
stands about 34 inches tall BS

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Record Cabinet
34 inches tall BS

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Snider Mfg. Night Stand
on casters, single drawer, one cabinet, about 26 inches tall BS

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Cabinet with Shelves
4 shelves, about 25 inches tall, back has been repaired with pressboard type material BS

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"Quartoscope" Mutoscope Viewer
has slides, and paneling BS

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Sears and Roebuck Stereoscope Telebinocular
super cool, lots of slides inside BS

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Airline Stereophonic Phonograph
AM-FM Radio cabinet BS

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Silk Covered Phonograph Horn
about 30 inches long BS

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Pair of Phonograph Horns
Thomas Edison horn is 33 inches, other one is 32 inchesBS

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Pair of Phonograph Horns
30 and 31 inches long approx BS

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Winterhader and Hofmier Grandfather Clock
Howard purchased this clock in 1969 from the Moral Re-Armament College on Mackinac Island. The clock had been gifted to them in 1950 by Mrs. Henry G. Sherrard of Gross Pointe Farms. 8' tall with a golden oak case. We found a letter that Howard had w...

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German Clock
27" tall and 12" wide. Was previously described as a Cuckoo Clock and it does not appear to be so. LR

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Slag Glass Electric Lamp
metal overlay on colored slag glass. 23" tall, estimate circa 1910 really heavy and very pretty LR

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14" Wall Clock
inscribed with FOT BTE 64063 LR

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Hamilton Mounted Chronomatic Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Navigational Time Piece Model 22 Marine Chronometer LR

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Mark I Deck Clock US Navy
7 inch glass diameter LR

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Plant Stand
30" tall, 18"x18" top LR

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Elgin Locomotive Pocket Watch
seems to be working LR

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Hamilton Pocket Watch, Swiss Stop Watch, others
Hamilton watch with broken spring; Swiss Security Stop Watch appears working fine; Seiko Wrist Watch; Necklace Watch LR

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E.N. Welch and Wm. L. Gilbert Clocks
Cochlan One Day by Welch, 21" tall; Wm. L. Gilbert Clock LR

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New Haven and Seth Thomas Clocks
New Haven sold on Dec. 29, 1879 to EJ Smith; Seth Thomas is 16.5" tall LR

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New Haven Sharp Gothic and Welch, Spring and Co
Sharp Gothic is 20" tall, Welch clock is 14" tall LR

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Seth Thomas 21 Jewel 8 Day Clock
29" tall, 21 jewel, Eight Day Half Hour Strike, made for Rail Road Services; No. 298A CR

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Mark I Boat Clock US Navy
1942, 3.5" glass diameter CR

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Ansonia Marbleite No. 7
Rubber cased clock circa 1883 estimated CR

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Eli Terry Crotch Grain Mahogany Clock
27.5" tall, door not attached. Ticket says needs repair CR

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Waterbury Clock with weather and temperature
22" tall; barometer is from a dairy CR

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Old Mr. Boston Fine Liquors Gilbert Clock
Gilbert clock, metal Old Mr. Boston case, 21.5" tall CR

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Robert Roskell London Key Wind Watch
Full Jeweled with key; Improved Skelet Lever #504 and #14255 CR

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Jerome & Co Horolova and Union Clock
Jerome and Company Horolovar Flying Pendulum Clock and Union Clock Co. Pendulum clock 10" tall LR

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Ursula and Seth Thomas Clocks
Ursula is 15.5" tall; Seth Thomas 8 Day; Seth Thomas GM Retirement clock from 1941 for John Perry LR

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Ansonia Alarm, Silver Pocket Watch, Keyless Auto
Ansonia Square Racket Alarm; Pocket watch with mantel, Silver case; Keyless Auto Clcok Co. Rim Wind, Rim Set, #59 LR

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Pair of Ornate Ansonia Clocks
Ansonia Winnepeg standing 12" tall Ansonia Wander standing 10.5" tall LR

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Seth Thomas Short Drop Wall Clock
24" tall, dark finish; clock originally was at Jackson & Tindle Lumber Company in Pellston, MI which later was renamed McRae Lumber. Howard purchased it from the McRae's in 1979. LR

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American Clock by Jerome & Co.
Thirty Hour clock standing 26" tall LR

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E.N. Welch Weight Driven Pendulum Clock
Wall clock standing 29" tall LR

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Gilbert Wall Clock w/ Galusha Maranville Calendar
Rosewood case around a Gilbert Clock featuring a Galusha Maranville Calendar Dial; short drop calendar clock CR

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Waterbury Perpetual Calendar Clock
dark oak case standing 29" B2

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Differential Power Clock
One Year Differential Clock, measuring 41" tall B2

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New Haven, Lux, Con-Tac-Tor, and Timer
New Haven ornate 8 day clock standing 10"; Metal timer made in USA; Lux Clock Co. tin alarm; Con-Tac-Tor 8 day jeweled with temperature LR

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Waterbury "Arien" Short Drop Wall Clock
Circa 1920, light oak case, 24" tall, LR

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E.N. Welsh (Winthrop)
made for John Gately & Co. around 1890, stands 29" tall CR

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German Cuckoo Clock
Lara's Theme Dr. Zhivago Edelweiss; Swiss musical movement CR

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Irving Miller Co. 8 Day Clock
Coffee Grinder also included in this lot buyer will need to remove from wall CR

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E. Howard Wall Clock
31" tall, we did not find any markings on the clock to indicate maker. Howard had left a newspaper clipping regarding these types of clocks LR

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Waterbury Calendar Clock
standing 24" tall LR

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Waterbury "Donald" Clock
temperature and barometer clock; 22" tall; face carved into the design on the top of the clock; light colored finish on the case LR

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5 Jars of Marbles
some clay ones included LR

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Several Containers of Marbles, and a tin
Marbles Knives Tin included LR

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Edison Cylinder Records and Rogers Bros Case
Rogers Bros case/stand only used to display Edison tubes CR

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H Gerstner and Sons Machinest Chest
oak chest with some tools inside CR