Fantastic Eclectic Auction

 From the Garage: John Deere X350 Lawn Mower w/ 42inch cut and only 200 hrs, Briggs & Stratton 1024L like new Snow Blower, Battery Charger, Craftsman Toolboxes, Utility Yard Cart, Tools – Yard & Battery Op & More

 Pop Culture: Large selection of wrestlers & related, A Team, He-Man, Star Wars, GI Joe, Super Powers, Nintendo Games, Barbie, Cabbage Patch & other Dolls

 Massive Lifetime Hummel Collection: Over 1,000 pieces – Many Large and Multi Figure – Big range of trademarks – Hummels of high value sold individually while the majority will be sold in group lots

 Toys: Diecast Cars, Farm Toys, Model Trains, Dinky, Pressed Steel & More

 Antiques & Items of Interest: License Plates, Pocket Knives, Coins, Vintage Advertising, Train Lanterns & Related, Auto Related ETC.

 Items from Henry Ford Museum: Large Sleigh made by James Kingsbury, Albany, NY with carved Swan motif,

Pipe Organ Reeds, Great Selection of Primitive Hand Wrought Yard Tools

 Other Items of Interest: Household, Electronics, Art work incl. Terry Redlin, Furniture, Decorative Items, Patio Set, Stoneware, Elephant Collection and much more!

There is a separate Auction that will start at approx. 11am – A large Vending Machine Auction & 40 ft Shipping/Storage Container – (2) Slot Machines

See separate listing on our website

Thursday Jan 9th @ 10am

5121 E. Michigan Ave., Tipton, Michigan  49287

Directions: Take Michigan Ave (US-12) to Auction. The Auction is West of Clinton MI and East of Brooklyn and Onsted MI. The auction is on the South side of US 12 - look for signs. Tipton is located in the Irish Hills area

John Deere Model X350 Garden Tractor with 200 Hours, 42” Cut, Good Rubber, Runs and Operates Great!

Garage Equipment & Related:

Briggs & Stratton 1024L Snow Blower- Used once, Briggs & Stratton 4.5HP 2200 PSI Pressure Washer, Pull behind utility cart, etc. Craftsman Chest on Chest Rolling Tool Box, Craftsman Tool Box, Kobalt Battery operated Chain Saw with charger, Die Hard Battery Charger, Electric leaf blowers, ¼ Finish Sander, Ryobi Battery Op Multi Tool- Edger, Blade Cutter, etc. – with charger, Jack stands, yard tools incl. rakes, shovels, brooms, etc. Drink Cooler stand with bottle opener, Misc. garage related incl. corded tools, hand tools, gloves, Volleyball net, etc.

Items of Interest:

Dinky Toys, Mail Pouch Chew Tobacco Thermometer Sign, Small collection of dolls incl. Cabbage Patch Kids, Snow Babies, Madame Alexander Dolls,

Furniture & Household:

Mid Century Modern Coffee Table, Rought Iron Table, Aluminum Patio Set of 5, Padio chairs, Artwork incl. Terry Redlin Lithographs, End Stands, China Cabinet with 1 glass shelf, Mahogany Octagon Parlor Table, etc.

Electronics:  

Pioneer Stereo Receiver, Marantz Model 4 MK II Speakers, Vintage MGA Solid State TV, a Speakers, Small Record Collection incl. Star Wars, etc. Kenwood Turn table, Solid State receiver, Tape player, etc. 

Henry Ford Antiques: 

Large Sleigh made by James Kingsbury, Albany, NY with carved Swan motif

Info as follows:

James Kingsbury was born in Ireland 1820-21.  He came to USA in 1834.  He died at his son Robert’s home Jan 03, 1901 at 250 Pennington St, Passaic New Jersey and he was brought back to Albany for burial.

James Kingsbury  was listed in the following US Federal & NY State Census’ at Albany as a “Coach Maker and/or Coach Manufacturer”. 

1850: “Coach Maker”
1855: “Coach Maker”

1860: “Coach Maker”

1865: “Coach Maker” (NY state census at Albany)

1870: “Carriage Manufacturer”

1875: “Carriage Maker” (NY state census at Albany)

1880: “Carriage Maker”

1890: No US Federal Census survives

1895: Now retired, living at sons’ home in Passaic New Jersey.

1900: Still living at son Robert Kingsbury home, in Passaic New Jersey

1901: January 03, Died at his sons home in Passaic New Jersey, buried in Albany, NY.

 In reviewing the 1886 Bi-Centennial History of Albany, found that in 1854 James Kingsbury began this business  with both Jeremiah and Stephen Whitehead and it was known as “Kingsbury, Whitehead & Whitehead”.  Later,  Stephen Whitehead dropped out of this partnership, and it then became known as  “Kingsbury & Whitehead” and they were located at 131 & 133 Hudson Ave, Albany NY.

 In 1874 James Kingsbury bought out his partner Jeremiah Whitehead and began conducting the business alone until February 1876 when the present proprietor John Kingsbury bought the grounds and  building.  I believe James still stayed on building carriages, sleigh, cutters and hearses.   John Kingsbury died 1909 at Albany, and was either a son, brother or cousin – have not yet researched that relationship.

So this sleigh with only the names of James alone, as seen written upon from your photos, it, could have been manufactured for James personal use,  and/or made by James as the then sole owner of this company, between the years 1874-1876 – hence only his name and not of any partners “Whitehead”.  

 So long story short, whomever purchases this fabulous sleigh, to note that the sleigh exterior was crafted as a Peacock (my opinion) or Swan (another’s opinion), with the wings extending towards the rear. Note the head of the iron piece at front of sleigh!  Awesome sleigh for whomever purchases it, and hopefully would restore it to its early splendor!

(info provided by one of our wonderful auction customers!)

Pipe Organ Reeds, Great Selection of Primitive Hand Wrought Yard Tools, Variety of Handmade Rakes Circa 1875-1900, Hay Forks, Variety of Scythe Snaths from Circa 1865-1900, Crain Cradle Snaths from Circa 1865-1900, Scythe Handle, Primitive Rake Heads, Fork Heads, Cultivator Head, Varity of early Pitchfork Heads, Manure Forks, Sheaf Forkhead, and Agriculture Tool Parts, Electric Toasters, Pipe Organs, etc.

10% Buyers Premium * Cash, Check, or CC (add 3%) with I.D.

Questions? Call David Helmer 734.368.1733

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Braun and Helmer Auction Service Inc.

We have a lot going on!

There will also be an online auction in down the road in Tipton, MI that ends @ 7pm

Check out the website for that auction listing