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The Collection of Clarke E. Hess

Home CollectionsClarke Hess Collection

Clarke Hess lived his lifetime in celebration of his community’s cultural heritage. He was a historian and collector with a one-track focus on the history of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Clarke had limitless enthusiasm for Lancaster County history, for his Mennonite heritage, and for Pennsylvania German regional culture. Beginning at age twelve, his primary passion was researching and finding historic objects and arts associated with his people.

Local family history was never quite the same, after Clarke focused his attention on that subject. His encyclopedic memory for historic family facts often startled his friends and amazed his colleagues. And he was automatically quick to share his research with anyone who was interested.

Clarke loved and studied all things Pennsylvania Dutch: the people, the architecture, the antiques, the folk art, the farming, the foodways, and all of it. He had a deep and abiding appreciation for the Plain People, because many in his family had also once been plain.

Clarke restored the Hess Homestead near Lititz and turned it into a historic house museum. He opened the Homestead doors to anyone who wished to visit. And he instructed that the Homestead and this collection should eventually be offered at auction to the next owners.

Clarke authored the book Mennonite Arts, about the antiques and regional culture of his people. He was on the board of directors of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for decades. Clarke recently donated an important collection of objects to that organization, although the vast majority of his collection remained, and is being sold here at Horst Auction. Many local historical organizations will directly benefit from some of the proceeds of the auctions of his collection, as Clarke instructed. Clarke was also a member of the board of directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, the Landis Valley Museum, the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, the Manheim Township Historical Society, and more. He served on committees at the Heritage Center Museum, the Hans Herr House, and the Lancaster Quilt Museum. He curated several museum exhibits on Mennonite antiques. In addition, he was an active member of the American Folk Art Society. Clarke received various awards for his contributions to historical research, including a lifetime-honor award as Fellow of LancasterHistory.org.

And a Thank You to the Volunteers: And finally, we wish to express enthusiastic thanks to the volunteers who helped prepare Clarke’s collection for auction. We are grateful that you volunteered even without being asked. We certainly appreciate your many hours of work: typing Clarke’s inventory descriptions, sorting the collection, and all the other assistance.

Lee J. Stoltzfus, and Sheryl Hess Quickel

Horst Auctioneer’s Note

We are privileged to have the opportunity to present Clarke’s collection for auction.  Clarke spent his life studying Pennsylvania German history and culture, and putting together the collection of Pennsylvania German furniture, art, & decorative accessories that will be auctioned.  As he did, he meticulously numbered and described every item he acquired, as well as recording the important provenance, family history, and description of how he bought each item.  He started at #1 in October 1966 and finished at #5560 in October 2018. We hope to preserve Clarke’s collection and all of the information associated with it in two ways:
  1. Auction Catalogs – The descriptions in this auction catalog are taken directly from Clarke’s inventory. We included as much of the text from the inventory as possible, as well as Clarke’s own drawings for many of the items.  Minor variations in spelling or terminology throughout the catalog represent changes and developments in Clarke’s understanding of the items as he assembled his collection.  At the end of each description is Clarke’s inventory number in brackets.
  2. Clarke’s Inventory – Clarke’s entire inventory list (except for items donated or sold before his passing), the drawings included in his list, and the auction photographs will remain available on our website.  This list will be arranged in numeric order by Clarke’s inventory number (1-5560).  It is our hope that items from his collection will be easily cross referenced between the auction catalog and the website.

We hope you enjoy the auction and the opportunity to continue the history of the items in this fantastic collection.

Clarke E. Hess Collection Inventory

  • 0001-1000
  • 1001-2000
  • 2001-3000
  • 3001-5000
  • 5001-5560

0001-1000

Item No.

Description

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0001

Books, German, Lancaster, 1836, good, Aunt Nora S. Stoner’s (1895-1990) sale, Oct. 22, 1966.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #284 – $60.00

0005

Square butter mold? of 4 designs with a good puddin crock.  Landis Heller’s sale, 1967.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #411 – $75.00

0014

Tin candle holder, perfect, copper colored.  Seldomridges’ sale, 1967.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #328 – $85.00

0023

Puddin crock, about 2 pts.  Etta’s grandfather’s sale, 1967

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #465 – $15.00

0026

German family Bible, Phila. 1828, good.  Seldomridge’s sale, 1967.  Bible of John Rupp.  See #1347, 1348, 1800.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #361 – $50.00

0029

Flat iron, old, but has cracked handle.  Akron Antique Shop, 1967.

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0034

1795 German Bible, 1853 English Bible, 1856 History book.  Long’s sale, 1967.  Bible inscribed for Catharine (Lehman) Long (1789-1879), wife of Joseph Long, buried at Lehn’s Cemetery in Manheim Township.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #184 – $230.00

0038

Large, 5 gal. old type crock, blue design, cracked, handle off.  Hinerdeer’s sale, 1967.  Bonnie Sullivan, Lititz, restored the handle, 3/6/2003.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #258 – $110.00

0043

Mineral water cure jug, tall, light tan, in German, Niederselters.  Kauffman’s Antique Shop, New Holland, 1967.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #366 – $60.00

0044

Wash bowl and pitcher set, perfect large pitcher & bowl, small pitcher, soap dish, cracked mug & tumbler.  Bertha Ranck’s sale, 1968.  Circa 1888.  From her mother

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #162 – $10.00

0052

French Bible 1673, New Testament, binding bad.  Lititz antique show, 1968.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #206 – $100.00

0055

Tall reddish jug, J. Frederick Grosscarbe, Mineral Water Cure, Nauman’s Sale, 1968

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #366 – $60.00

0079

2 plates and 2 cups, while porcelain, roses, Grandma Hess’s (1906), Milesetta, 1969 Aunt Nora’s pickle dish, Dresden.

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0080

Grandma Hess’s dishes.  2 plates, 2 cups, 4 saucers, square glass plate, white plate with silver & platinum design, 5” 2 mold thumbprint cup.  Etta, 1969

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0101

Cookie cutter, pig.  Lititz Indoor Antique Show, 1969

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #148 – $170.00

0106

Crystal, ring candle holder, Czechoslovakia, 50 years old (1919).  Gift from Roy & Brenda Hess from New York City, 1969.

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0111

Book, German songbook, pictures in it, 1767, made in Frankfurt, Germany, cover good, good clamp, brass studded cover, beautiful.  Rudy sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #209 – $525.00

0115

11 Arrowheads, many damaged.  Hart sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #23 – $10.00

0122

Flax comb, MB 1775, has wooden cover.  Hart sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #566 – $260.00

0124

Pierced tin hanging pie cupboard, nice ring & stars design, small, rusted some, unfinished.  Hart sale, 1969.  I refinished it c. 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #394 – $220.00

0133

1858 green Mason jar with lid.  Holtzman sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #376 – $110.00

0138

Indian relics, Lear’s, Glenwood, Arkansas.  Stone Age items:  A.  fist hatchet, small  B.  spearhead   C.  Tomahawk  D.  Hoe  Indian Items:  E.  Digger  F.  Wide knife blade  G.  Flint chisel  H.  Turtleback tanner  I.  Jasper fish scaler  J.  Round headed arrow heads  K.  Triangular war arrow head.  L.  Stemmed hide scraper.  1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #3 – $25.00

0147

Iron fireplace spatula/turner, wrought, rusted, Gochnauer’s sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #535 – $25.00

0153

Quilting frame, nice, patterns.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #489 – $30.00

0155

Blown bottle, green, 1 ft. high.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #376 – $110.00

0159

Wrought iron ladle, end curled sideways.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #535 – $25.00

0161

Sauerkraut stomper, 4 ft high, wooden.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #142 – $85.00

0162

German songbook, 1868, Bear, Lanc.  good.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #241 – $100.00

0166

Iron fireplace tongues with brass finial.  Gochnauer’s sale, 1969.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #143 – $35.00

0175

9”  slipware pie or soup plate, perfect, orange glaze, yellow star in center.  Shirk’s sale, 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #251 – $180.00

0178

Wrought iron griddle or grill/broiler, long handle, 22”x 10”, curled feet, nice.  Shirk’s sale, 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #257 – $75.00

0180

Straight-sided 10 gal. crock, cracked, many blue decorations.  Bert & Deaner Shirk, 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #471 – $375.00

0191

Closed tin Betty Lamp, holed, nice.  Guernsey barn.  Narbeth sale, 1970

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #218 – $15.00

0201

German song book, 1853, Lancaster.  Groffdale Church sale, 1970

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #240 – $110.00

0210

Iron hog scraper candlestick, early, push up type.  Lititz Indoor Antique Show, 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #24 – $30.00

0219

Gaudy Welsh sugar bowl, carnation pattern, rough inside.  Lititz Indoor Antique Show, 1970, Seminary Antiques.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #147 – $70.00

0220

Round butter print, pineapple pattern.  Ephrata Antique Show, Aug. 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #405 – $300.00

0225

3 piece Indian “potsherds”, probably Sioux.  Antique shop near Badlands, South Dakota, 1970

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #20 – $10.00

0229

Pink aurora bowl, 5” high, badly discolored.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970.  From John Stoner & Barbara Snyder.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #155 – $50.00

0232

Miniature bureau with mirror, 3 drawers.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970.  Date 1899.  Inscribed, “Christmas 1899”, a gift from John M. (1862-1946) & Barbara (Snyder) Stoner (1851-1914) to their son, Milton S. (1885-1973).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #196 – $40.00

0233

10” plate with red spattered border, green eagle and shield in center, discolored & chipped.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970.  From John M. & Barbara (Snyder) Stoner.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #250 – $100.00

0234

Gaudy ironstone? cup & saucer, cup discolored, plate nice.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970. From John M. & Barbara (Snyder) Stoner.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #154 – $55.00

0235

Purple aurora saucer, cup cracked & discolored, saucer good.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970. John Stoner.

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0242

Large, long necked gourd, with hanging hook, 16”, over 100 years old.  Uncle Milt S. Stoner’s (1885-1973) sale, 1970.  Stoner Family.  Milt said that it always hung by the fireplace in the summer kitchen at the Stoner Farm near Murrel

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #422 – $200.00

0243

Box with old scarf, silk handkerchiefs, etc.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #588 – $45.00

0250

3” copper luster blue band with copper sprig design.  Guernsey Barn Antique Show, 1970.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #150 – $150.00

0257

Pair of fiddleback plank seat chairs, original paint.  Conestoga Auction Center, 1970.  About 1972, the seat split while Uncle Earl Good was sitting on it.  He crashed to the ground.  I repaired it with a metal strap.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #403 – $40.00

0262

10” slipware pie plate, chipped, sawtooth edge, 3 “snake lines” in center, 4 “Christmas trees” surrounding it, nice.  Bob Lausch’s antique shop, Green Dragon 1970

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #554 – $210.00

0278

Lot of receipt books from 1852-1910, Henry Stoner’s Henry H. Stoner’s and John Stoner’s.  Belonged to Uncle Milt (Milton S. Stoner 1885-1973).  From Grandma & Grandpa Horst (Reuben S. (1891-1987) & Ida S. Stoner Horst (1891-1978)), January, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #441 – $110.00

0303

Small 7 1/2” slipware pie plate, chipped, 6 wavy lines.  Leed Sale, June 23, 1971

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #359 – $110.00

0313

7” Gaudy Welsh plate, oyster pattern or Indian on rock smoking pipe, perfect condition.  (Seminary Antiques) Lititz Indoor Antique Show, July 2, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #147 – $70.00

0314

3 1/2” Creamer, Gaudy Welsh, oyster pattern or Indian on rock, perfect condition.  (Seminary Antiques) Lititz Indoor Antique Show, July 2, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #147 – $70.00

0325

5” Roman glass teardrop vase, blue-green, just as excavated, 100 AD, Ancient Arts, Buffalo, NY, August 2, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #36 – $130.00

0328

70 arrowheads, found in the Lampeter area, mostly in good condition.  Witmer sale, Aug. 4, 1971

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #5 – $25.00

0329

7” Gaudy Welsh plate, oyster pattern, (Seminary Antiques) Lampeter Flea Market, Aug. 7, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #147 – $70.00

0333

8 1/2” purple, scallop-edged plate, floral border, Chinese Juvenile Sports, Staffordshire, Lampeter Flea Market, Aug. 7, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #153 – $30.00

0355

Bedwarmer, copper pan with brass lid, bottom repaired, 3’ long turned wooden handle, lid has nice engraved pattern.  ___ Antiques, Ephrata Antique Show, Nov. 22, 1971.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #46 – $85.00

0373

6 1/2” chalkware dog, sitting position, some red and green paint, crack in nose, marked Israel Stoner (1848-1937) on inside, originated in Ephrata area.  Michael’s Antiques, Lexington, PA.  Lititz Indoor Antique Show, July 3, 1972.  Israel was my great grandfather John M. Stoner’s eldest brother.  David Musselman said that his mother Ada, bought it at Israel’s sale and wrote his name on it.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #36 – $50.00

0374

10 1/2” Staffordshire historic blue dinner plate, Chinese scenery, matches Mom’s (Ruth N. (Horst) Hess (1915-2011) plate identically.  Marked Clews warranted, (Ralph & James Clews (1819-1836) came from Ephrata area. Michael’s Antiques, Lexington, PA.  Lititz Indoor Antique Show, July 3, 1972.  See #1859.  He bought it from David Musselman of Murrel.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #70 – $35.00

0378

Pair of 18th century  iron andirons, rare double heart pattern, cannonball top, front cast, log rest wrought, from extremely fine Penna. estate, probably made in Phila.  West Virginia dealer, Park City Antique Show, Aug. 2, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #136 – $50.00

0379

Der Martyrer Spiegel, #168.  Elkhart, IN:  Funk, 1870 less clasps, Mennonite Archives Book Sale, Aug. 11, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #192 – $75.00

0388

Lezten Zeit, Lanc. 1836, Hand-Büchlein, Lanc. 1854, Leben Jesu Christi, Phila. #128 Mennonite Archives Book Sale, Aug. 11, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #291 – $80.00

0396

Fraktur Vorschrift, 6 1/2” x 7 1/2”, “Schaff in mir Gott ein Reines Hertz…”.  Has alphabet, and numerals, red, black & brown, calligraphy, yellow base surrounded by yellow vase on either side, portion torn from left side, belongs to Barbara Brubacher, daughter of Andrew Brubacher, dated 1797, Hempfield Twp. origin, made for Barbara Shenk.  Margie Brubacher sale.  Sept. 30, 1972.  Probably by Martin Immel, schoolmaster in Manor Twp.  See #2733 & 2792.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #210 – $500.00

0398

Der Blutige Schu-Platz, oder Martyrer Spiegel der Tauffs-Gesinnten oder Wehrlosen Christen, Ephrata, PA 1748, originally owned by Jacob Brubacher son of Swiss immigrant Hans.  Front cover loose, clasps intact, embossed brass corners.  Brubacher sale, Sept. 30, 1972.  Feb. 3, 2005 I paid Tony Haversack to re-back binding, replace endpapers & leather on clasps.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #307 – $4,100.00

0401

German New Testament, Harrisburg, 1830, w. bookplate by Elizabeth Landes, dated 1832.  5 concentric circles, black, green, red, gray & yellow with black writing in center, surmounted by red bird with red & yellow wings, black crest & gray tail.   Lancaster Co. origin.  #410 Mennonite Archives Book Sale, Oct. 13, 1972.  I removed the bookplate and framed it in 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #343 – $525.00

0402

Rare fraktur, Geburts u. Taufscheine, 12”x 7 1/2”, of Anna Maria Steigelman, dau. Ludwig Steigelman, dated 1806.  Born in Hempfield Twp., Lanc. Co., some small holes, red heart surrounded by yellow, red & blue, vines of tulips.  It was executed by Christian Strenge.  #302, Mennonite Archives Book Sale, Oct. 13, 1972.  Exhibited at F&M Rothman Gallery, Sept, Oct. 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #241 – $2,650.00

0413

Lion cookie cutter, tin, soldered.  Charles Bender sale, Dec. 2, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #120 – $35.00

0414

2 round clear glass salt cellars.  Charles Bender sale, Dec. 2, 1972.

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0416

Rectangular wood pencil box with sliding lid, top layer slides sideways, signed Charles Bender, 1911.  Charles Bender sale, Dec. 2, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #125 – $30.00

0418

2 old books, Christian Companions, Mennonite Gesang Buch, 1848, lot #172, Mennonite Archives Book Auction, Dec. 8, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #347 – $25.00

0419

John Fox’s German Martyr Book, Phila. 1840, Menno Simon’s book, Lanc. John Bär, 1835, Lot #61 Mennonite Archives Book Sale, Dec. 8, 1972.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #189 – $20.00

0427

ABC Buchstabir und Lesebuch, Lancaster, Johann Bar;  1840.  Green Dragon book stand, Feb. 2, 1973.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #292 – $75.00

0440

Rare 1763 Sauer Bible, second edition, front cover spine rough, brass studded, clasps missing, from the Library Company of Philadelphia.  H.S. Kauffman Books, Lititz Indoor Antique show, July 3, 1973.  Contains Kauffman family records.  I paid Tony Haversack to reback, make clasps, insert facsimile title page, etc

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #325 – $1,650.00

0443

5” flint, steel flip glass, enameled with white doves with red wings, slight chip on the rim, could be in the making, rough pontil. red & yellow rings around the top & bottom.  From the James Pennypacker collection, Holly Hill Antiques, Reading.  Ephrata Antique Show, Nov. 5, 1973.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #551 – $325.00

0444

Oak dressers, three drawers, with mirror purchased by Grandma Lillie (Bender) Hess (1886-1975) at age 18 (1904) at Harry Brunner’s Furniture Store in Mount Joy.  Purchased at private sale of Grandma’s things.  In the late 1970’s, my brother Dick & wife Jeannette gave me the matching bed & washstand.  They bought them it Grandma Hess’ sale in 1962.

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0445

Oak chest of drawers with small mirror also purchased at Harry Brunner’s, Mount Joy.  Good finish, purchased at private sale of Grandma’s things at Uncle Charles Hess’s (1920-2015) house.  Grandmother received this at age 16 (1902).  In the 1980s my brother Dick & wife Jeannette gave me two high back oak beds from Grandpa Aaron R. Hess’s (1886-1963) other suite.  In the early 90’s, they gave me a washstand lacking the towel rack, also from the suite.  I gave a bed to a great nephew in 2012.

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0446

Aaron R. Hess’s (1886-1963) family Bible, 1904, with illuminated family records.  Purchased at sale of Grandma Lillie (Bender) Hess’s (1886-1975) things

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #365 – $325.00

0449

5” Lehn wood saffron box, 1/2 of base missing, red & green base colors, red & yellow flower design, vine design on the lid.  Lititz Springs Antique Auction, Feb. 16, 1974.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #329 – $170.00

0457

7-spindle bamboo turned Windsor chair, paint removed, nice saddle seat, box stretcher, nice splay & back.  Conestoga Auction Center, March 26, 1974.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #299 – $25.00

0458

5” Stiegel mug, rimmed base, broad handle, small crack at handle base, enameled decoration of red & white bird & flower.  Nearly identical to my 5 1/4” tumbler, #443.  Lancaster Antique Show, Guernsey Barn, James B. McClaskey of Baltimore, MD.  April 5, 1974.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #454 – $350.00

0471

Small Stiegel bottle, white glass, paneled with floral branch decoration.  Authenticated by Miles Kiefer, Manheim.  Ramada Inn Antique Show, Lester H. Good, Landisville.  Feb. 23, 1975.  Known as vivat bottle.  Held perfume that was showered on a bride at the wedding.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #71 – $625.00

0472

Marigold carnival candy goblet with lid.  Imperfections in glass.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0473

Small, red Staffordshire plate, T Mayer, perfect.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  From Great Grandmother Barbara B. (Snyder) Stoner (1862-1922).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #156 – $10.00

0474

Scratch decorated gourd dated 1865  Abraham Stoner.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  Made by Mary (Musselman) Stoner (1823-1878).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #211 – $525.00

0475

Small, oval, cloth covered box with wallpaper on lid owned by Abraham Stoner (1858-1907).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  Likely made by his mother, Mary (Musselman) Stoner (1823-1878).  Has a piece of quilt binding and a blue & white hand loomed tape inside.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #29 – $300.00

0476

Small, oval paper box, owned by Abraham Stoner (1858-1907).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  Likely made by his mother, Mary (Musselman) Stoner (1823-1878).  Has pieced of quilt binding and tape coiled inside.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #113 – $425.00

0478

Small cast iron clock, doesn’t run.  A gift from Grandpa Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) to Grandma Ida S. (Stoner) Horst (1891-1978) when they were single.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #143 – $70.00

0479

6 small Japanese nut cups, 4 perfect.  Some of Grandma Ida S. (Stoner) Horst’s (1891-1978) wedding gifts. Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0481

Green glass plate.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0482

Four hobnail salts, rough.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975. Belonged to Barbara Snyder Stoner (1862-1922).

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0485

Nippon sugar & creamer, perfect, some of Grandma Ida S. (Stoner) Horst’s (1891-1978) wedding gifts.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0486

1848 Taufschein for Mary Musselman (1823-1878), my great grandmother.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #96 – $100.00

0487

A matching 1848 Taufschein for Henry H. Stoner (1825-1894), my great, great, grandpa.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #96 – $100.00

0488

German house blessing, printed Reading c. 1820, hand colored.  Probably belonged to Peggy Acker, hired girl of Henry H. & Mary (Musselman) Stoner.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #85 – $150.00

0494

Two old dresser scarves.  One monogrammed B for Barbara Snyder.  Reuben S. Horst sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #199 – $350.00

0495

Box of old hankies, one San Francisco 1915, and a red & white.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  African cap.  Grandpa Reuben S. Horst bought it at Aunt Nora (Snyder) Stoner’s (1895-1990) sale, Oct. 22, 1966.  Uncle Amos S. Horst (1893-1963) brought it back from Africa, likely Ethiopia

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #190 – $30.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #588 – $45.00

0497

A black summer shawl & a grey winter shawl.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #104 – $25.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #120 – $45.00

0500-a

1851 $20 Gold piece.  AU condition.  Has initials “HHS” scratched in.  Henry H. Stoner (1825-1894), my great, great grandfather.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #456 – $1,350.00

0502

A flat basket from Aunt Lizzie in California & a round African mat.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  The mat Grandpas brought back from Tanganyika c. 1953.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #41 – $100.00

0504

Plank rocker, bootjack back, good condition, original paint.    Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #404 – $75.00

0505

Softwood blanket chest with two drawers made by John D. Bowers of New Holland, for Grandpa Reuben S. Horst at age 16 (1907).  Grained top a little rough.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  John D. Bowers (Apr. 1847-Nov. 10, 1931).  Bought by my great grandparents, Reuben W. & Frances (Sweigart) Horst.

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0506

Softwood drop-leaf table, curved corners on leaves, rough condition.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  Had it refinished at Old Hickory Cabinet Shop, Lancaster.  Grandpa bought this at a household sale c. 1914 when they started housekeeping.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #502 – $10.00

0510

3 rings.  Black onyx stone (Uncle Elam Stoner’s (1856-1935) three play rings that Grandma wore as a child.  Given away as premiums.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #433 – $80.00

0511

Round wooden box 1876 with pencil drawing inside of two birds inscribed to Elam Stoner (1856-1935) from his mother Mary N. (Musselman) Stoner (1823-1878).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #116 – $140.00

0514

Pair of amber horseshoe candy jars.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0515

Perfect scroll flask, pale blue glass.  Grandma Ida S. (Stoner) Horst (1891-1978) found it under the floor of the house they started housekeeping in.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #549 – $160.00

0518

Small carved wooden bird, painted.  Belonged to Henry H. Stoner (1825-1894).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.  Carved bird attributed to Jonas Weber (1810-1876).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #433 – $6,200.00

0519

Small peacock carnival dish, perfect.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

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0520

Ingram mantle clock, black.  Doesn’t run, lion heads on ends.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #145 – $25.00

0521

1820 German obituary for Christian Weber.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #56 – $200.00

0522

Pressed glass goblet, a grape design, perfect condition.  From Pappy John M. Stoner (1862-1946).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #164 – $15.00

0523

Pressed glass goblet, Wall of Troy?, perfect.  From Pappy John M. Stoner (1862-1946).  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #164 – $15.00

0525

Grandma’s (Ida S. (Stoner) Horst (1891-1978)) set of dishes, plates, two tureens, platter, butter dish, etc.  No cups.  Austria.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #163 – $15.00

0526

Straight razor, marked Army edition.  Reuben S. Horst (1891-1987) sale, May 17, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #192 – $10.00

0527

4” Stiegel type flip, parrot design, large bird, no top border, perfect.  Buttonwood Antiques, Lititz Indoor Antique Show, July 4, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #353 – $700.00

0528

Brass chamberstick, push up type.  Fancy brass candle trimmer.  Bought from Jane N. Zellers.  Sept. 27, 1975

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #328 – $85.00

0530

Pressed glass whale oil lamp, on brass pedestal, mounted on marble base.  Electrified, crystal prisms, possibly added later.  Also parts to a matching piece.  Broken off at base.  Bought from Jane N. Zellers.  Sept. 27, 1975.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #144 – $15.00

0540

Stiegel clear flint mug glass.  Birds & hearts engraved design in circle.  From Titus Geesey Collection.  From Holly Hill Antiques, Nov. 3, 1975.  Identical to plate #133 in FW Hunter’s Book.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #453 – $525.00

0552

Stiegel drug bottle, pewter top, 5 3/4”, floral design with two white doves.  Mill Bridge Craft Museum sale.  March 12, 1977

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #253 – $1,100.00

0553

Stiegel drug bottle, pewter top, 5 1/2” white dove in yellow circle.  Mill Bridge Craft Museum sale.  March 12, 1977

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #169 – $675.00

0555

1748 Ephrata Martyr’s Mirror with frontispiece, excellent condition.  One clasp replaced.  Brass studs on cover, tooled leather.  Henry Kauffman sale.  May 20, 1977.  #676 in catalog.  Contains Christian Meyer family records.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #308 – $6,300.00

0556

Embroidered show towel, KCS initials.  fine design, faded, holes at bottom.  Pictured in Kauffman’s PA Dutch American Folk Art.  Henry Kauffman sale.  May 20, 1977.  #659 in catalog.  Attributed to Katie Gingrich, daughter of David Gingrich & Elizabeth Eby, Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster County.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #346 – $200.00

0558

Fraktur vorschrift, red & black biblical exhortations, signed Michael Fieter, Martic Twp., Lancaster County, May 6, 1759.  Rare, very early.  In red frame.  Henry Kauffman sale.  May 20, 1977.  #552 in catalog.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #227 – $875.00

0559

White glass, Stiegel flip glass, enamel decorated red & blue, bird & floral motifs, perfect.  Henry Kauffman sale.  May 20, 1977.  #459 in catalog

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #94 – $500.00

0560

Stiegel, blown, fluted flip glass, engraved decoration.  6 1/4” high, perfect.  Henry Kauffman sale.  May 20, 1977.  #450 in catalog.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #254 – $500.00

0561

 Stiegel flip glass, 3 1/2”, very rare rooster pattern, excellent condition.  Holly Hill Antiques.  July 1, 1977.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #551 – $500.00

0562

Stiegel flip glass, 4 1/2”, fantastic bird design, with pomegranate & floral decorations.  Paint flaking.  Holly Hill Antiques.  July 1, 1977.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #252 – $400.00

0563

Walnut Hepplewhite table, rotating top, turned tripod leg, short drop leaves, striped maple drawer on each end.  Good condition.  Lancaster Co. origin.  Eugene Sussel at Renninger’s.  Sept. 18, 1977.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #289 – $50.00

0564

Stiegel enameled bottle.  Two white doves perched on red heart, perfect condition.  Holly Hill Antiques.  Nov. 6, 1977

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #67 – $600.00

0567

Fraktur birth certificate, Cocalico Twp., 1799.  Unusual pelican & crane designs.  Condition, very poor.  Carl Snavely’s, Nov. 18, 1977.  Attributed to Frederick Speyer.  Paid Franklin Shores for restoration & mounting, 2/5/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #539 – $1,550.00

0568

Decorated ironstone teapot, octagonal, large, vase pattern matches #234 & #339  Philadelphia dealer, Park City Antique Show.  Jan. 4, 1978.  Spider crack at base.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #154 – $55.00

0572

Staffordshire plate, Spade, “The Lion, the Bear & the Fox”.  Green, perfect.  Florence Orr Nice, York Antique Show, Sept. 3, 1978.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #153 – $30.00

0577

Stiegel enameled drug bottle, white glass, blue dove in yellow circle pattern.  Perfect.  Holly Hill Antiques, Nov. 3, 1978.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #90 – $675.00

0583

Cherry candle stand on tripod base.  c. 1820.  Nicely turned pedestal, 18 1/4” top, refinished.  David Reed Antiques (Willow Street).  Renningers Antique Market, Nov. 4, 1979.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #490 – $35.00

0590

5 3/8” enamel decorated Stiegel mug, castle design, bad crack & repair at handle.  Greg Kramer, Cleona, PA.  April 9, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #355 – $325.00

0591

4 3/8” enamel decorated Stiegel mug.  Nice decoration.  White bird with yellow wing.  Rare size.  Minor crack at base of handle.  Greg Kramer, Cleona, PA, April 4, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #351 – $425.00

0595

Gesicht-Buchlein von der Mennonisten Gemeinde.  Johann Bär, Lancaster, 1855.  Renningers Antique Market, Aug. 30, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #249 – $55.00

0598

8”x 12” simple flower basket watercolor, in rust, brown & green, signed “LE” on back, apparently Lillie Eby, Bachmansville, PA. c. 1897.  Lot #142, Labor Day Benefit Auction, Historical Society of Cocalico Valley.  Sept. 1, 1980

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #524 – $85.00

0600

Calling card of James Buchanan.  Lot #127, Labor Day Benefit Auction, Historical Society of Cocalico Valley.  Sept. 1, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #333 – $80.00

0602-a

Stiegel mug, 6 1/4” enameled decor, white pelican on green stump, minute flake on rim, beautiful, 4 7/8”  Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980.  Catalog Vol. II, #1468

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #354 – $700.00

0602-b

Stiegel mug enameled white bird with green wing perched on yellow stump.  Perfect condition. Wentzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980. Catalog Vol. II, #1468

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #452 – $825.00

0603-a

Stiegel 3 7/8” flip.  “King of Prussia” on a white horse, extremely rare, perfect. Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980.  Catalog Vol. II, #1470

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #455 – $475.00

0603-b

Stiegel 4 3/4” flip of white bird perched on red heart, perfect. Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980.  Catalog Vol. II, #1470

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #552 – $325.00

0603-c

Stiegel 3 1/2” small white dove on red heart, enamel chipped.Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980.  Catalog Vol. II, #1470

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #353 – $375.00

0604

2 enameled flip tumblers,  3 1/2” on front, blue & white bird on yellow stump.  On reverse, same bird in red & yellow, perfect;  3 1/2” w/ bow knotted floral swags, perfect.  Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980, Vol. II, Lot #1473.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #168 – $110.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #553 – $450.00

0605

3 enameled flips, 3 1/2” white bird on yellow stump, cracked.  3 3/4” steeple design.  Floral spray w/ black & red apple on reverse, perfect.  3” white bird with yellow wing perched on red heart with blue center, blue top border, perfect.  Wetzel Sale, Oct. 3, 1980, Vol. II, Lot #1474.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #357 – $450.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #554 – $325.00

0621

ABC Buchstabir u. Lesebuch, Lancaster, 1824, Daniel Smith:  Bibliche Gerhichten, Reading, 1886.  Mennonite Archives Book Auction, Dec. 12, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #287 – $40.00

0622

Deutsch-Englisches Worterbuch Vol II Lancaster.  Wilhelm Hamilton, 1812.  Mennonite Archives Book Auction, Dec. 12, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #299 – $60.00

0623

Acts of the General Assembly of Commonwealth of PA.  Lancaster:  George Helmbold 1803.  Receipts & Expenditures in the Treasury of PA  Lancaster:  George Helmbold 1803.  Mennonite Archives Book Auction, Dec. 12, 1980.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #276 – $15.00

0629

Lancaster County Amish, rectangular hook rug, 42”x28”, excellent condition, purple border w/blue scroll, central panel is off white w/pansies in a basket.  Mrs. Paul Fisher, Meadowbrook Auction Center, Jan. 3, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #183 – $50.00

0649

Martyr’s Mirror, 1814 J. Ehrenfried, Lancaster.  Covers bowed & breaking at spine, clasps intact.  Interesting obituaries inside cover of Habecker family, Charles & a printed Hershey obituary.  Dorsey Book Service, Wilmington, Delaware at Eastern National Antique Show, Harrisburg, April 9, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #298 – $225.00

0651

bookplate of Susanna Landis 1821, ink w/orange, yellow & green bars.  1844 German New Testament, New York w/bookplate of Susanna Rohrer 1849 in yellow, green, blue & orange, very finely done, 2 3/4”x4 3/8”, 3 tulips & 3 circular flowers, Lampeter Twp. origin, by same artist as plate #822 Penna. German Fraktur by Weiser, beautiful & fine.  Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Book Auction, April 10, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #221 – $1,500.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #236 – $170.00

0656

Christian Strenge Taufschein for Georg Saltzman, Manor Twp., 1793, left side of certificate has heart & vine terminating in a red & yellow tulip.  Right side has vine w/red, yellow & blue distlefink on top.  Torn at folds, has tape stains, size 12 7/8 x 7 7/8, lot #362 in catalog.  Historical Society of Cocalico Valley, Memorial Day sale.  May 25, 1981.  Paid Franklin Shores, Phila., PA, for restoration work 2/26/84.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #531 – $950.00

0658

Stiegel enameled mug, 5 3/8” high, badly cracked, rare parrot design w/floral decorations.  From an Ohio collection.  Black Angus Antique Market, May 31, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #558 – $240.00

0660

Amish hooked rug, burlap, 27 1/2”x 48”, roses & chain link design, pink & scarlet roses on a purple chain.  Toadflax, Pittsburgh.  Feb. 25, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #181 – $30.00

0665

A Leeds-type saucer, red, deep blue & green floral, chip & hairline crack, marked Dillon.  Renningers Antique Market, June 13, 1981.

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0669

Softwood, one drawer stand, square top, pedestal base with four carved feet, dark stain, glass knob on drawer.  I refinished it, July, 1981.  30 1/2” high.  Henry Harner sale, June 27, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #298 – $50.00

0670

Empire sofa, 81” long, mahogany veneer, small piece missing, springs bad, c.1850.  Henry Harner sale, June 27, 1981.  I refinished it July, 1981.  Greider’s Upholstery reupholstered it, Sept., 1981.

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0671

Sheraton bow-front chest of drawers, main wood cherry, front veneered mahogany 4 drawer, replaced hardware, 41” long, 41 1/2” high, small piece of veneer off turned feet, scalloped base, Lancaster County origin.  Henry Harner sale, June 27, 1981.  I refinished it July, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #290 – $230.00

0680

Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, Lancaster 1820, excellent condition, both clasps, blueing on page edges.  Mennonite Historical Society Book Fair.  Aug. 22, 1981.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #238 – $85.00

0685

Green depression glass cookie jar.  Lid broken.  Etta Hess gave it to me, 9/13/81.

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0688

Fraktur in empire mahogany veneer frame, 7 3/4”x 10”, red & yellow tulips, 1842, Frederick Linebach.  “Christ is the tree of life.”  Originally purchased in Bird-in-Hand area.  Eugene Charles, York Antique Show, Sept. 4, 1981. (He was son of Elias Leinback the clockmaker, was a school master among the Mennonites, moved to Snyder Co.  Taught school at Bowmansville, forcibly removed Taufschein when the public school system was adopted.  1850 Census -shoemaker in Brecknock Twp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #516 – $2,450.00

0689

Rare Heinrich Otto Fraktur.  16 1/4” x 12 7/8”.  Johan Ludwig Gross b. Warwick Twp. 1769.  Printed form with hand-drawn border of parrots, pelicans.  Poor condition.  Silver fish damage, edges trimmed.  Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley Auction, Sept. 7, 1981

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #336 – $875.00

0710

Pearlware cup & saucer, yellow & blue peafowl decor w/green branches, scalloped edges, chips on saucer base, hairline crack.  Charles Amsel Sale, April 9, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #243 – $120.00

0711

8”  King’s Rose, plate, some colors chipped, stains.  Charles Amsel Sale, April 9, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #555 – $65.00

0728

Small scissors cutting, tree of life w/urns, birds & tulips, c. 1800.  Sara Musselman Sale, April 10, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #522 – $100.00

0729

Small scissors cutting, geometric design w/sunbursts & tulips, some color, c. 1800.  Sara Musselman Sale, April 10, 1982. #730 Is included in same frame.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #339 – $260.00

0730

Small scissors cutting, geometric design w/sunbursts & tulips, c. 1800.  Sara Musselman Sale, April 10, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #339 – $260.00

0731

Small scissors cutting, tree of life,  c. 1800.  Sara Musselman Sale, April 10, 1982

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #522 – $100.00

0732

European Ausbund, no date, marked Basel, fine binding, brass corners & studs, surfers cross in center, brass links across back of binding, clasps missing.  Inscribed Pether Neü Comt 1722, also Hans Brubacher.  April 12, 1982.  From Amos B. Hoover.  Purchased at Musselman Sale.  I was second bidder.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center, Lancaster, April-December, 1999.  (Extremely rare, David Luthy of Amish Hist. Library in Ontario, says it is the only known copy in existence.  June, 1983.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #208 – $12,400.00

0735

John Herr’s Erlauterungs-Spiegel, Lancaster printed by Johann Bär.  Very good condition, marbled cover.  Bob Lausch, Renningers Antique Market, May 9, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #250 – $30.00

0737

Lot of Frakturs.

-Bookplate 3 1/2x 5 3/4, fine condition.
-Bookplate of Rebecca Borkholderin (c.1830), yellow band top & bottom w/ one bird, central heart motif w/tulips below & above.  Attributed to Abraham Brubacher.  (See similar pieces in PA German Fraktur plates 769,772, 863 (Lanc. Co.).
-5 1/4×6” floral drawing, profuse flower bouquet in blues, greens & reds, early Victorian, fine condition.
-6 1/8x 7 1/2 inscribed “this belongs to Jacob Bair, heart w/central full fare tulip on stalk, two side stalks w/tulips surmounted by birds, good condition, dull reds & greens, attributed to Abraham Brubaker c. 1810.
-4”x 3 3/4” bookmark? in red & black, central tree, basket, birds, circular objects, crude, bottom left corner missing.
-6 3/8” X 8” in black ink, David Seitz 1813, central eight point star surrounded by 4 stars in circles, some holes.
Vincent Wendler Sale, May 20, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #92 – $290.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #511 – $2,450.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #309 – $130.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #310 – $650.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #311 – $1,450.00

0747

1785 Germantown Ausbund, good condition, has both clasps, has Fraktur bookplate by Earl Twp. artist, made for Abraham Martin on May 18, 1793.  Some damage, large red circle in center, floral vines above with two birds perched on top.  Taken to Ontario by Martin family c. 1820.  I bought from Fred Weiser who bought from Michael Bird.  July 5, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #324 – $900.00

0748-a

Stiegel 4 1/4” flip glass, white bird w/yellow wings on yellow stump, floral sprays w/red pomegranate w/black & white markings.Elizabeth Heilman Estate, all three pieces have old dealers’ identification tags on bottom, most likely were in the collection of Mabel Renner.  Sotheby’s Auction conducted at York Fairgrounds, lot #162.  July 16, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #242 – $425.00

0748-b

Stiegel 5 5/8” flip glass.  2 white birds w/red wings perched on heart w/floral sprays & pomegranate w/red & black markings. Elizabeth Heilman Estate, all three pieces have old dealers’ identification tags on bottom, most likely were in the collection of Mabel Renner.  Sotheby’s Auction conducted at York Fairgrounds, lot #162.  July 16, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #355 – $775.00

0748-c

Stiegel 3 3/8” mug “fantastic bird” design, white bird w/green wing perched on red heart, small floral sprays.Elizabeth Heilman Estate, all three pieces have old dealers’ identification tags on bottom, most likely were in the collection of Mabel Renner.  Sotheby’s Auction conducted at York Fairgrounds, lot #162.  July 16, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #454 – $625.00

0750

Sprigware teapot, 10 3/8” high, c. 1850, purple twigs & green leaves, good condition, Manheim Flea Market, Sept. 4, 1982

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #146 – $15.00

0752

Family Bible, Johan Bär, Lancaster 1819, excellent condition, simple brass corners, 8-point star tin in center of covers, clasps intact.  Historical Society of Cocalico Valley Book Auction, Sept. 6, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #231 – $550.00

0754

Extremely rare Fraktur “the Prodigal Son” by Frederick Krebs c. 1800, approx. size 12 7/8” x 16”, nearly identical to plate #53 in Weiser’s book, PA German Fraktur.  Top scene:  feeding the swine, lower scene:  he returns home.  Partially torn along center fold, parts of border wash has been slightly trimmed, some minor stains, colors are sharper than the example in the Free Library.  Piece was handed down in the Herr family of Lampeter area.  Line of descent is as follows:
Christian Herr  (1732-1815) m. Maria Bowman, Lime Valley
Bishop Christian Herr (1780-1853) m. Anna Forrer, Lime Valley, Lampeter
Christian Herr (1808-1885) m. Susan Brackbill, Lime Valley
John B. Herr (1834-1903) m. Frances Hess
Henry B. Herr (1859-    ) m. Barbara Harnish, Lampeter
John H. Herr (1885-   )m. Ada Shaub, Lampeter
J. Elvin Herr (1908-1961) m. Elizabeth Landis (1908-Feb. 14, 2002), Refton
I purchased it from Elizabeth L. Herr, widow of J. Elvin Herr of Refton on Sept. 8, 1982.  She found it in an old account book belonging to the first two Christian Herrs along with two Hans Jacob Brubacher pieces (which she donated to the Hans Herr House, one dated 1766 and one 1801, both made for Maria (Bowman) Herr).  A truly wonderful piece.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #330 – $22,500.00

0756

German New Testament, Johann Bär, 1821, cover rough, one clasp missing.  Amos Hoover at David/Peter Martin Cabin Auction, Sept. 25, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #257 – $25.00

0758

Dietrich Phillip’s Enchiridion oder Hand buchlein, Lancaster, 1811, Joseph Ehrenfried clasps missing.  Inscription:  “This book belongs to me Christopher Hess bought in Lancaster the 22nd of February 1812 Anna Dominia price 150 cents.”  Amos Hoover, Sept. 25, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #300 – $35.00

0759

Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch 1804, Lancaster, Johann Albrecht, good condition, has clasps, pages chewed, copy was owned by Groffdale Mennonite congregation according to inscription.  Formerly in Martin Ressler’s collection.  LMHS Book Auction

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #232 – $525.00

0760

Lancaster imprint, 1794 by Johann Albrecht.  Brief evangelischer worte an die Jugend, good condition, part of last page missing.  Old Eagle Antiques, Lampeter, Millersville Book Fair, Nov. 19, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #268 – $25.00

0761

Lancaster imprint, 1864, Das Christenthum und der Krieg, Eine Predigt  by Johann Bär’s sons. pamphlet w/leather cover, Daniel Palm’s copy.  Old Eagle Antiques, Lampeter, Millersville Book Fair, Nov. 19, 1982.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #294 – $60.00

0769

Butter print 3 7/8” diameter, thistle pattern, eight point star on either side of thistle, well-carved, good condition.  Girvin Sale, Millersville, Jan. 14, 1983

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #405 – $300.00

0770

Tavern table.  Top measures 24 3/4x 30 1/8,  29 3/4” high, tapered leg, 6” straight skirt w/beaded edge, legs are pegged, top is scrub top, some of red paint remains, base is a butterscotch yellow over the original red, very good condition.  The Consignment Shop, Lancaster.  From Erick Gunnion.  Jan. 21, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #595 – $375.00

0772

Cane, ivory handle terminating in a carved dog’s head, silver band below engraved AK Hambright, brass tip on end, good condition, some hairline cracks on ivory.  The Consignment Shop,  Eric Gunion.  Feb. 19, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #163 – $150.00

0773

Walnut drop leaf table, top 35”x18” w/10 1/2” leaves, tapered legs, reeded edges, one drawer, top has many black stains, some warping, corners are pegged, early construction before 1820.  Consignment Shop, Eric Gunion, Feb. 24, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #301 – $30.00

0775

Fraktur New Years Greeting by Hans Jacob Brubacker Jan. 7, 1797 to Susanna Gochnauer.  6 1/4”x7 3/4” fine condition, a few small holes, tulip & heart design in green, yellow & red, formerly in Richard Flanders Smith Collection.  Fred S. Weiser, March 18, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #210 – $8,100.00

0778

Doll crib quilt, postage stamp, 12”x15 1/2”, 300 patches, reverse a Victorian black background w/ red vines, some patches loose at seams.  Shupps Grove Flea Market.  April 16, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #53 – $50.00

0780

Poetische Himmelsweg by Daniel Hertz, Lancaster 1828, printed by HW Villee, front cover starting to loosen.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1164.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #288 – $25.00

0781

Thomas von Kempen — Nachfolgung Christi, Lancaster, printed by Joseph Ehrenfried, 1810, fine condition.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1161.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #281 – $40.00

0782

Jesus und Die Kraft seines Bluts, Lancaster, 1790, at the new Book Printery.  cover was loose, but reattached.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1168.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #266 – $85.00

0783

Geistliches Blumen Gartlein, Lancaster, 1823, Johann Barr, clasp missing, good condition.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1173.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #252 – $30.00

0784

Neue Testament, Lancaster, 1845, Johann Bar, clasps missing.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1189.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #261 – $30.00

0785

American Museum or Annual Register for 1798, printed for Mathew Carey, Phila., by W & R Dickson, Lancaster, June 20, 1799, marbleized covers, fine condition.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1158.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #269 – $25.00

0789

Gemuths Gesprach, Lancaster, 1811, Heinrich & Benj. Grimler.  Fine condition, has clasp, w/inscription of Eliz. Brubacher 1812.  Harry Stauffer sale, #1170, 4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #251 – $50.00

0790

2 items Gesprach im Reich der Todten, Lancaster, 1793, printed by the New Book printery, front cover missing.  Family Recipe Book Almanac, Lancaster, PA 1869, poor condition.  Henry Stauffer Sale, Cat.#1177.  4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #267 – $15.00

0799

Small chest, 14”x9”x8 1/2”, dovetailed, softwood, wood pegged, probably late 18th century, cotter hinges, inscribed star design on lid, front & one end, molded lid & base, no feet.  Jeff Herr, Brickerville, June 21, 1983.  Was Lot #629 in Harry Stauffer Sale at Farmersville, June 11, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #340 – $400.00

0800

Enamel decorated Stiegel type mug, 4” high, white bird w/yellow wing perched on a heart, floral decoration, excellent condition, flake on handle.  Undoubtedly decorated by same hand as mug in #748.  Came from an estate at Buckingham near New Hope, PA.  Ephrata Antique Show, July 7, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #93 – $450.00

0801

Fraktur Vorschrift 12 5/8”x7 3/4”, Dirdorff artist, dated Mar. 1787, tulip & vine decoration emanating from small heart at bottom center, in shades of red & blue, 2 sizable holes on right half of certificate, design beautifully executed, has unusual silver paint applied on portions of the decoration, framed in a nice empire mahogany veneer frame.  Corinne Earnest, Germantown, MD, July 9, 1983.  On 2/26/84 I learned that this piece was formerly owned by Drs. Trish & Don Herr who bought it at a household sale on State Street, Lancaster.  They sold it at the Historical Society of Cocalico Valley a few years ago.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #225 – $325.00

0802-a

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983.  17×51 1/2, Mary Hershey-1845, all red thread, finely done, designs include rabbits, peafowl, roosters, hearts, table & chairs & many flower pot motifs.  Came from a household sale in Manheim on July 13, 1974.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #543 – $850.00

0802-c

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983. 15 1/2 x 60, Fanny Steman – Dec. 3, 1838, extremely fine, mostly red thread, very little blue, inscription reads, “The grass is green the rose is red here is my name when I am dead, Fanny Steman.”  She marked this towel done the 3rd day of Dec. 1838.  “When I am dead & in my grave & rotten when this you see remember me lest I should be forgotten,  Fanny Steman is my name and heaven is my salvation, Pennsylvania is my dwelling place and Christ is my sustation.”  Mostly floral vase designs, 4 rows of fringes at bottom w/alternating cross-stitched borders.  (Fanny Stehman (1825-1864), daughter of John Stehman (1793-1829) and Anna Reist (1799-1883) of Manheim Twp.  Fanny married John S. Huber (1820-1911).  This towel is closely related to #1259, 1846, by Mary Sheirk.  Exhibited at Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, June-Nov. 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #416 – $2,100.00

0802-d

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983. 16” x 60” Fanny Steman 1837, colors are deep red & deep blue, 5 pair of birds along the top edge, nice pair of large peafowls w/flower vase design.  More floral designs farther down, then a row of birds, rabbits & pitchers & below that, another pair of peafowl, 3 fringes, considerable age spotting at bottom.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #191 – $100.00

0802-f

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983.  17×60 Mary Whitmer, 1849.  (Sister to Fanny Whitmer #802-E).  Name at top, heart w/OEHBD in center at bottom half, birds & tulips on vine, then a fringe, tulips on vine, another fringe, more tulips on vine, one line of alphabet, another fringe, more vines & 2nd line of alphabet, colors are yellow, green, thread missing from much of name.  See 2244A.  Mary Whitmer (1835-1888) was daughter of Christian (1799-1872) and Mary (Kulp) Witmer of Mt. Joy Twp.  Her first husband was Henry S. Brubaker.  Her second husband was Samuel Merkey.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #341 – $60.00

0802-g

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983.  17”x63” in two shades of blue & red.  Inscription:  “Mary Witmer is born in the year 1835 January 18, designs are floral vase, stars, bird trees, unusual stylized pots, very finely done, excellent condition.  3 fringes at bottom.  (Mary Whitmer (1835-1888) was daughter of Christian (1799-1872) and Mary (Kulp) Witmer of Mt. Joy Twp.  Her first husband was Henry S. Brubaker.  Her second husband was Samuel Merkey.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #40 – $350.00

0802-h

Show Towel, Lancaster County Mennonite origin.  Fred Weiser, July 30, 1983.  16 3/4”x57”, 1854 Sarah Eby, mostly pink-red thread, some grey-brown, four flower vases, initials & date across top, below a flower vase w/a heart on either side, central panel has two trees at top w/ a large star below, 8-pointed, with the letters “Hand Towl”.  The lower panel has a large “bird tree” w/small trees on either side, below that six fringes and Sarah Eby along the bottom border.  See related towel #1336, Elizabeth Zug-1854.  (Sarah Eby (May 23, 1840-    ) was the daughter of Peter Eby (1804-1845) & Catharine Zug (1810-1898).  Sarah married c. 1860 John S. Ginder (March 9, 1831-1893).  They were Dunkards and resided in Mt. Joy Twp. with their 12 children.  Sarah’s towel is nearly identical to her 1st cousin’s towel, Elizabeth Zug (1834-1898).  See #1336.  As Sarah’s father died when she was 5, she could have been raised by her aunt & uncle.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #518 – $325.00

0803

Tin cash box.  9 3/4” long, 5” wide, 4” high, handle on top.  It was decorated with dabs of black paint, then covered with a black wash.  Interior is black.  Scratched on the lid is J. S. Hershey.  Aug. 16, 1870.  Bought at the Stock Exchange, Lancaster, PA, July 30, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #509 – $25.00

0804

1854 Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, one clasp missing.  Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Bookworm Frolic, Aug. 19, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #241 – $100.00

0805

1857 Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, fine copy.  Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Bookworm Frolic, Aug. 19, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #241 – $100.00

0806

Coarse 2 bushel homespun bag, 20 3/4”x50 1/2” w/black stencil “John Nolt No. 6 1826” with a star at either corner of label, stencil still dark.  York Antique Show, Eugene Charles.  They bought it this spring at the sale at the Strickler farm, down the hill from here (Horizon Drive, Mountville) on Stoney Battery Rd.  John Nolt owned (1864) the farm on the other side of the road where the Pennsupreme is located.  Sept. 2, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #271 – $825.00

0807

1834 German Family Bible, printed in Phila.  No clasps, cracking at spine, Fraktur family records of Jacob Greider & Maria Siegrist.  Harry Stauffer sale, 4/30/83.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #362 – $80.00

0810

German New Testament printed at Lancaster by Wilhelm Hamilton 1812, front cover cracked at spine.  Book Haven, Lancaster, Oct. 7, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #255 – $35.00

0811

Book, Die Zerstorungs Jerusalems…printed at Lancaster by J. Ehrenfried 1810, fine condition.  Book Haven, Lancaster, Oct. 7, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #281 – $40.00

0812

Book, Catechismus, printed by Jacob Hutter, Lancaster 1801, some tape stains.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA, Oct. 6, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #275 – $55.00

0813

Lehre und Zuchtordnung…printed by Henrich & Benjamin Grimler, Lancaster 1808.  Marbled covers, nice condition.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA, Oct. 6, 1983

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #280 – $35.00

0814

Book, Joseph Allein’s Grundlegung zum Thatigen Christenthun printed in Lancaster 1796 by William & Robert Dickson.  Leather-bound, front cover loose.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA, Oct. 6, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #268 – $25.00

0815

Pamphlet, Ein Ernstlicher Ruf an die Deutschen in Pennsylvainen, printed in Lancaster, 1799 by Johann Albrecht.  Very fine condition.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA, Oct. 6, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #271 – $210.00

0816

Journal Des Senates Der Republik Penna…Lancaster 1800 by Johann Albrecht, paper covers, covers loose.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA, Oct. 6, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #295 – $40.00

0822

Stiegel-type, engraved flip glass, 7”h, 5 1/2 d. at top.  Oval medallion w/lines radiating from it, in center are two birds perched on a heart, small chip fracture along top edge.  Greg Kramer, Cleona, PA  Dec. 7, 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #244 – $230.00

0829

Evang. Nicodemi, printed Lancaster, 1791 by Jacob Bailey.  pp. 85-108 missing.  Bound with Testament u. Abschrift der Zwolf Patriarchen, Lancaster 1792.  Renningers from David Reed, 2/26/84.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #267 – $15.00

0831

German imprint, Lancaster 1809 by Benj. & Henrich Grimler, Geheimniss der Bosheit, marbled covers, spine badly cracked.  Book Haven, Lancaster, PA, April 13, 1984.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #280 – $35.00

0833

Samson & Delilah stove plate, left plate of five plate stove, worn, German inscription not legible, chip off top border, measures 25”W x 23”.  See Bible in Iron by Mercer, pp. 194 & 195.  Circa 1740-1760.  Sarah Musselman sale, catalog # 370, April 28, 1984.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #133 – $375.00

0835

Wool wheel for spinning, 18th century , nicely turned posts & spokes, 69” long x63” high, 46 3/4 wheel diameter, feet ends rotted.  Sarah Musselman sale, catalog #472, April 28, 1984.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #489 – $30.00

0836

Pennsylvania Rifle, curly maple full stock, 43” barrel, engraved percussion lock (appears to be a replacement), 4 piece brass patch box, very little engraving, side panels scrolled & cut out, top of patch box ends in horse’s head (or deer’s), one silver inlay on top.  Signed L. Marckley on barrel (a Lancaster gunsmith).  I suspect it was originally a flintlock.  Eagle Gun Museum Sale.  June 15, 1984.  Lot #332.  Probably not Lancaster Co. but Northumberland Co., PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #458 – $2,950.00

0837

Powder horn, engraved “Jno Gill, Lancaster City, Penna. 1839”, designs of heart, flowers, vines, rooster, & letters JG in heart.  Measures 10” overall.  Eagle Gun Museum Sale.  June 16, 1984.  Lot #680.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #247 – $3,500.00

0840

Show Towel, homespun, 17 3/8”x 52”, 1848, CEDIKINIG, BK & Rebeca Beiler, red, pink & blue thread, roosters & floral motifs, strawberry border.  Amish origin.  Trish Herr, Oct. 29, 1984.  (Cedi (Katie) Kinnig (1832-1920) married Jacob Beiler.  Daughter Rebecca (1856-1891) married David Esch.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #547 – $1,200.00

0841

Lancaster imprint, German New Testament by Johann Bär, 1844.  Simple bookplate in brown ink, “Dieses Testament gehört mir Christian Z. Stoltzfus zu im jahr 1847, w/simple bird below.  The Book Haven, Lancaster, PA, Nov. 16, 1984.  One clasp missing.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #259 – $575.00

0843

Bible, Basel, Emanuel Thurneyson, 1770, poor binding, water damage, inscription that it belonged to Johannes Bachman of Lampeter Twp. in 1790.  Bought from Tony Iacono at his yard sale 12/1/1984.  The original owner is the famous cabinet maker, Johannes Baughman (Bachman) of West Willow, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #223 – $150.00

0850

Decorated towel, 15 3/8 x 61 3/8, homespun linen, top panel in red crosshatch.  Barbara Gehman w/date 1829 in heart, drawn panel at bottom, tree design, flanked by a bird with a red-eye, a deer, a large tulip extending from a pot.  Nan Tshudy at Black Angus.  Dec. 9, 1984.  Came from Katie Ludwig estate sale on Glenwood Drive, Ephrata Twp., fall, 1984.  Appears to be Barbara (1809-1869) m.(1) Moses Good.  Daughter of Christian & Barbara (Kurtz) Gehman of Brecknock Twp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #441 – $160.00

0850-a

Stiegel-type enameled mug, 3 1/4”, badly cracked castle decoration.  Greg Kramer, Annville, PA, May 12, 1985

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #355 – $325.00

0852

Ephrata Imprint, Creutz-Schule, 1762, clasp missing.  Was owned by Christian Eby, Jr. & Bishop Peter Eby.  Bought from Ernest Weinhold, March 12, 1985.  Christian Eby (1734-1807) was a Deacon in the Hammer Creek Mennonite District, my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather.  Lived on Eby homestead in Elizabeth Twp.  Christian Eby, Jr. (1763-1824), son of Deacon Christian.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #312 – $700.00

0855

Quilted pillowcase of coarse linen, one side open with 5 buttons & holes, finely quilted pomegranate designs.  Bought at sale in Mt. Joy several years ago.  Don & Trish Herr, June 28, 1985.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #522 – $325.00

0858

1748 Ephrata Martyrs Mirror, covers loose, parts of spine missing, full page bookplate with name Elizabeth Mylin 1757, in green & black ink, executed at the Cloister, several pages of family records.  Purchased by a resident of NY state at a book store in New England.  Fred S. Weiser, Oct. 8, 1985.  Oct. 8, 2000:  I paid Tony Haversack to restore the binding, replace clasps, etc.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #309 – $5,000.00

0860

Wooden rolling pin – 2 part, rough surface.  International Gift & Thrift, Mt. Joy, Nov. 14, 1985.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #535 – $90.00

0861

Lehn ware cup, small chip on base, floral decoration on pink background, yellow interior, has initials MS 1766 1872 on background.  Bill Houcks at Renningers, Nov. 17, 1985.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #327 – $575.00

0863

Decorated hand towel, homespun, heavy knotted fringe at top.  Top panel decorated with floral decorations, bird trees, Adam & Eve (marked A & E) in the center.  Initials HH & FH are at top of panel, date 1840.  Initials JH, CH, AH & NH.  Floral decoration on bottom panel also, some fringe missing, some small holes.  Towel was sold at a household sale in southern Lanc. Co. a while ago, purchased by Bruce Shoemaker (Trish Herr info.).  Conestoga Auction Center, Nov. 26, 1985.  From Anna Harnish Sale.  1998 -Tandy Hersh believes it was made by the Howard Shaub Huber family of Willow Street.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #514 – $160.00

0864

Redware flower pot, 6 3/4”D, 8”H w/saucer, reddish glaze w/black mottling, many chips.  Renningers Antique Market, Dec. 1985.  From Lebanon, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #255 – $75.00

0865

Redware flower pot w/saucer, 6”D, 4 3/4” H, orange, brown & yellow mottled glazing, cracked.  From Lebanon, PA.  Renningers Antique Market, Dec. 1985.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #255 – $75.00

0868

Wool coverlet (c. 1820-1850), center seamed, red, white & blue geometric design, poor condition, holes, fringes missing, etc.  Menno Hess, Jr. sale, Mt. Joy, PA.  Menno Sr. was a son of Jacob H. Hess who was an older brother of my great grandfather, Aaron H. Hess (1848-1914).  March 21, 1986.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #581 – $350.00

0869

Fraktur drawing 7 3/4”x 5” in black frame, inscribed Joseph Charles 1834 PaPa?  Scotch tape over some tears, no discoloration, done in red and black ink, large bird in center, surrounded by a sunburst, elaborate vines, small figure of a woman, and the face of a clock in a mummy like object sprouting from a vine.  Manor Twp., Lancaster Co. origin.  Purchased at Joe Charles sale of “Chicken Charles” family of Charlestown Rd.  Bought from Eugene & Vera Charles, April 11, 1986.  On 6/5/91 I paid Franklin Shores to remove tape, repair & encapsulate.  Related to work of David Herr.  The CH is probably Christian Herr whose name appears on one owned by Don & Trish Herr.  Joseph Charles is the ancestor of R. Martin Keen & Carolyn Charles Wenger.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #409 – $3,000.00

0870

Feed bag stamp & a stencil.  Wooden stamp measures 16”x6” & has the following carved design: (mirror image of John over Hess).Together with a tin stencil 5 1/2”x 9 1/2” with inscription:  Jacob R. Hess.  Purchased by a dealer at a Lancaster Co. house sale, sold to Mary Snyder of Reinholds, who sold them to me.  I believe they were made for the following persons:  My 3rd great grandfather’s brother John Hess (1791-1831) who lived near NE Brunnerville, married in 1813.  His son, Jacob R. Hess (1816-1877) married in 1843.  He farmed his father’s farm NE of Brunnerville in Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co.  See #1882, 1884 & 1944.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #436 – $950.00

881

Flax wheel in red & black paint, distaff is missing.  Simple turnings, supposed to have have originally come out of Lancaster Co.  Paint in excellent condition.  Glen Parker, Jan. 1987.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #601 – $110.00

0882

Empire wardrobe, 2 door, bold ogee cornice, single panel door, knock down mahogany veneer, old finish, 2 interior drawers on right side.  Crawford, Renninger Antique Market, March 1, 1987.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #598 – $200.00

0886

Wooden husking peg-6” long, hand carved with leather finger strap.  From Nolt family in E. Hempfield Twp.  Miriam & Anna Nolt sale, Silver Spring Fire Hall, March 26, 1987.  Probably from Bishop Jacob N. Brubacher.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #221 – $60.00

0891

8 3/4” plate, strawberry pattern, early soft paste, small chip, some loss of green polychrome on leaves.  Nolt sale, 3/26/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #552 – $45.00

0898

Turned wooden betty lamp stand, 9 3/4”H.  Top stained from fat drippings.  Lot #98, Sara Musselman Sale, 4/25/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #537 – $475.00

0899

Fine wooden scoop, 19 1/2” long, simple burned decoration in the handle, marked Stoner on bowl.  (This scoop was mentioned to me by David Musselman as having been purchased at Israel Stoner’s sale.  Israel (1848-1937) was my great grandfather’s oldest brother.)  Excellent condition.  Lot #102, Sara Musselman Sale, 4/25/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #238 – $400.00

0900

Horn spoon, 6 3/4”, some chips.  Lot #92, Sara Musselman Sale, 4/25/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #221 – $60.00

0901

Large wood oval trencher, w/ rounded handles, has early feel, 31 1/2”x 15” x 5 1/2”.  Some rotting inside bottom, knot hole plugged w/ corn cob.  Lot #137, Sara Musselman Sale, 4/25/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #535 – $90.00

0902

Glazed Redware hot pad, orange glaze, 7 1/2” D, some chips.  Lot #499, Sara Musselman Sale, 4/25/87.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #359 – $110.00

0909

Rare iron Betty lamp 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, 3 1/8” diameter w/wick protrusion at front font, cover is brass w/engraving, “Elizabeth Hershey March the 16th 1849, J. Long.”    John Long was a locksmith in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co.  Other lamps are pictured in “The Pennsylvania German Collection of the Pennsylvania Hist. & Museum Comm.”  I’ve been able to identify the original owner as Elizabeth Hershey (June 4, 1825-May 25, 1891) m. Nov. 14, 1849 Jacob Brubaker (1821-1898), son of Jacob E & Maria (Eby) Brubaker.  They were parents of Ezra H. Brubaker (1861-1944) who married Amanda Keller.  They were the grandparents of Florence B. Kreider whose sale I purchased this at on 5/26/87.  Elizabeth Hershey was daughter of Andrew & Elizabeth Hershey.  1884 Brubacher Gen. p.199.  See #1903. Bird finial & wick pick were missing. In Dec. 2001 Larry Long of near Lexington made a bird finial for the lamp.  6/16/02 Larry made a pick & chain.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, May-Nov. 1991.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center Museum, April-Dec. 2006.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #334 – $2,250.00

0912

Geburtschein by C. F. Egleman, c. 1835, 9 7/8” x 12”, Christ being baptized at top, preaching to the apostles below, records birth of Abraham Reist b. Nov. 8, 1770 in Hempfield Twp.  (He’s my 4th great grandfather.)  I’m descended from his daughter Anna who married Rev. Jacob Hershey.  It is mounted in a simple frame with raised squares at corners, balanced of frame, has tiger maple veneer, frame seems to have been made for the Geburtschein.  Mrs. Dorothy Shopf sale, Al Starr Community Building, Willow Street, PA.  Aug. 20, 1987.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #52 – $130.00

0913

Late 18th century T-stretcher base, peg-top, kitchen table, 2 drawer, softwood, old red finish which had been tampered with.  Greg Kramer agreed to send it to Pete Dean of Quarryville for paint restoration.  Drawer pulls missing, no replaced parts, table in fine condition.  Originally came out of the Allentown area.  Bought from Greg Kramer, Annville, PA, Nov. 23, 1987.  8/88 for paint restoration & hardware by Pete Dean, Quarryville.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #297 – $550.00

0915

Old kitchen cupboard, c. 1815.  Blue-green paint over red, 2 raised panel doors w/quirk molded stiles & rails, 3 panels per door,  top & bottom dovetailed to sides, cornice molding, missing are the turned feet.  Was in a Millersville household for as long as any family member could remember, similar to other kitchen cupboard from Manor Township area.  Sale at Millersville Fire Hall, Jan. 23, 1988.  12/16/91 I paid Jim Tshudy to strip down to original finish, reproduce turned feet & missing cornice molding.  Looks super.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #405 – $1,150.00

0916

Ten plate stove & base, medium size.  10-plate cast at Warwick Furnace, Berks Co, PA.  Name of John Hess on door, iron master, several cracks in interior.  Bought from Tom Martin who picked it up at Renningers, Jan. 31, 1988

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #291 – $325.00

0917

Fine castle wheel & matching yarn winder made by Daniel Danner of Manheim c. 1840.  Both in perfect condition.  Painted black w/gold trim, no wear, reel is initialed RHH 1842, for Rebecca H. Hershey (1815-1850), daughter of Andrew Hershey (1778-1868) & Mary Hoffman (1774-1850) of Salunga, Lancaster Co.  Reel has paper label of Danner’s that was painted over.  Rebecca Hershey m. Isaac Brubaker (1817-1896) of Landisville.  Descended to her daughter, Mary Ann Brubaker (1842-1897) who married Jonas Mumma (1835-1921), thence to their daughter, Fannie Mumma (1865-   ) m. Jonas H. Herr (1863-1935) of Ephrata, merchant & burgers, thence to their daughter Mrs. Mary Herr Hottel.  It was sold on the 22nd Annual Memorial Day Auction held by Historical Society of Cocalico Valley held on May 27, 1987, Lot #308.  Purchased by Bill Leinbach, the coverlet weaver.  He sold it to me on March 10, 1988

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #290 – $1,700.00

0918

Stiegel type mug, 4 3/8” high, hairline crack at base of the handle, castle pattern decoration.  Conestoga Auction Co.  Collection of Barton & Mabelle Sharp of Lititz, PA, March 19, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #356 – $300.00

0919

Stiegel type mug, 4 3/4” high, fine condition, blue & white bird decoration.  Dealer’s tag indicates it was bought by Ada Musselman 2- __-1931.  Sarah Musselman sale, Denver, PA, Lot #93.  April 23, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #246 – $775.00

0920

Oak gathering basket, 20 1/4” x 14 3/4” x 5 3/4”H w/oak handle at either edge.  Small piece of oak rim missing, some damage to splint.  Sarah Musselman sale, Lot #459, April 23, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #107 – $30.00

0922

German Imprint, 1785 Germantown Ausbund, fine condition, has inscription that it was owned by Christian Eby (1734-1807), then sold to Johannes Hess (1769-1830).  He was my 4th great grandfather.  Anna G. Long sale, May 21, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #323 – $575.00

0923

Balloon back Windsor side chair, good form, black varnish finish, traces of original salmon underneath.  Anna G. Long sale, May 21, 1988.  Exhibited at Landis Valley Museum, 2014.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #500 – $240.00

0925

Rare walnut blanket chest w/sulfur inlay bracket base, lid molding & hinges replaced with butts, till lid & escutcheon missing;  grab lock intact, wallpaper inside.  Came from Tuscawaras Co., Ohio, an Amish cabinetmaker  had restored & refinished it.  All lines done in sulfur inlay, sometime later the flower petals were painted green & the tulips red.  Still later, 2 flowers were added in each of the lower corners. Most of the color was removed when this piece was refinished.  Faint outline indicates the original escutcheon was a tulip shape.  I’ve theorized that the owners name might be Peter Heisley from the “P T R H L S E  ANO 1791”.  The dealer believes it was probably made in the Lancaster area.  Bought from Don Newcomer of York at the York Antique Show, May 29, 1988.  (2015:  Lisa Minardi thinks it’s Peter Hollsappel, York Co., PA.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #400 – $425.00

0928

Lancaster Imprint, “Die Aufgehende Lilie” by Wilhelm Hamilton, 1815.  Pages stained, cover good.  Book auction at Farmersville, Sept. 3, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #286 – $50.00

0929

German Imprint, “Concordanz-Buchlein” printed in Speyer by Gustav Rosten 1705.  Inscription, “Dieses büchlein gehöret mir Andreas Berg zu 1718” also “dieses büchlein gehöret mi David Berg 1799”.  Book auction at Farmersville, Sept. 3, 1988.  Andrew Berg was 1750 immigrant to Lancaster Co., PA.  Settled in Donegal Twp.  This is a Mennonite Concordance based on the Froschauer Bible.  January, 2002:  Joe Springer, archivist at Goshen College says it is an unknown edition.  I have it microfilmed for Goshen & archives in Speyer, Germany.  #849, #1251

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #211 – $3,000.00

0933-a

1764 Deed to the Christian Wenger homestead in W. Earl Twp. signed by Immigrant Christian, wife Eva, & neighbor Immigrant Jos. Horst (1723-1804).  All ancestors of mine.  Conestoga Auction Co.  Sept. 26, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #479 – $3,200.00

0934

Charcoal portrait of Mary Irvin (b. 1840), 2nd wife of Franklin Bender.  Family information on backside.  In oak frame.  LMHS Benefit Auction, Sept. 17, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #474 – $45.00

0935

Lehn type coopered piece.  8”D, 10” high.  Dark green paint, much of it has flaked off.  3 iron bands decorated with vines.  2 dates in pencil in interior, both 1848.  Wheatland Fall Fest silent auction, Sept. 18, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #306 – $200.00

0935-a

Pewter basin, marked Townsend & Compton London, interior badly flaking.  13”D.  From Edna Hoffer of Manheim.  Conestoga Auction, Sept. 26, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #126 – $25.00

0936

Wooden bucket, 12 3/4” D, 11”H.  Probably maple syrup bucket, softwood staves, oak bands, fastened in a curious fashion.  Piece is varnished.  Wheatland Fall Fest silent auction, Sept. 18, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #424 – $60.00

0936-a

Softwood box (Bible box?), 18th century, plain box, no moldings or feet, fine shaped strap hinges in interior.  Owned by Mae Brenneman of Neffsville.  Conestoga Auction, Sept. 26, 1988.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #193 – $190.00

0937

19 1/2” x 45” piece of homespun cloth, deep blue and orange-brown plaid.  Probably fragment of bolster cover.  Owned by Mary Hess Bucher (b. 1894), came from her parents, Henry & Lizzie (Hess) Bucher and likely her grandparents, the John H. Hesses.  He was a brother of my great-great grandfather, Henry Hess.  Raymond Bucher sale at Bucher homestead , 11/5/88.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #286 – $575.00

0938

49 1/2”L x 28 1/2”W cast iron stove plate, cracked and corner missing, badly worn, rare size, likely cast at Elizabeth Furnace by Robert Coleman.  Probably used in the walk in fireplace on the Bucher homestead.  The house burned in 1984 and the fireback was used as a stepping stone at one of the outbuildings.  Raymond Bucher sale at Bucher homestead , 11/5/88.  Original owner was likely Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Joseph Bucher (1755-1804) on whose farm it was found.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #395 – $240.00

0940

42”L small bench, plank seat w/octagonal legs, some rotting at ends, rough, early style.  Raymond Bucher sale at Bucher homestead , 11/5/88.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #292 – $40.00

0946

Bond between Jacob Hess, Elizabeth Twp. & Henry Hess, Warwick, March 30, 1844.  (Henry was my 3rd great grandfather, also signed by John Risser, my 3rd great grandfather)  Sara Musselman sale.  Jim Hess bought the lot & we divided it.  Jan. 7, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #61 – $300.00

0948

Gebet Buchlein, printed in Lancaster in 1838 by Johan Bar.  Good condition w/ bookplate of Mary Musselman dated 1839 decorated w/pinwheels & 3 birds in green, red & blue, signed Mary Stoner 1870 on rear flyleaf.  Mary (Musselman) Stoner (1825-1878) was my great, great grandmother.  Sara Musselman sale, Jan. 7, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #293 – $280.00

0949

Enameled Stiegel type mug, 5” high, badly cracked & repaired.  Long-necked white bird on green stump.  Conestoga Auction Co., Jan. 16, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #455 – $200.00

0950

Decorated miniature doll cradle, 6 5/8” long, 3 1/8” wide, 4 1/4”high.  Damage to front runner.  Painted with an orange wash, a tulip in green, blue, yellow & white decorates either end and a sprig of tulips decorates each side panel.  A pencil inscription on the bottom reads, “Fanny S. Bucher 1897, Lavina B. Snyder March 21, 1911.”  Fanny S . (Bucher) Snyder (1841-1910), is the mother of my maternal great grandmother, Barbara B. Snyder (1862-1922).  Aunt Lavina Snyder lived in California.  Part of the collection of Prof. Earl Robacker of White Plains, NY.  Sold at Sotheby’s Auction House, NY, NY on Jan. 27, 1989.  Lot #1004.  Pictured in the Dutchman (magazine), Sept., 1955, p. 6.  Made by Jonas Weber (1810-1876), a nephew of Fanny’s grandmother, Susan Wittwer Bucher.  See #1210, 1710, 1712, 518, 1841.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, 1991.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center, Lancaster, “Arts of the Mennonites”, April-December, 1999

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #431 – $2,950.00

0954

Ladder back rocking chair, 4 rung, nicely arched, acorn turned posts, rockers probably added in 1st generation, flat carved arms.  In old finish, black over red, beautifully worn.  Paul Wagner sale near Manheim, April 15, 1989.  Rocker was owned by Mr. Wagner’s grandmother, Sarah A. (Baker) King, who lived near East Berlin, Adams Co.  His mother was Catherine B. King who married David Ezra Wagner.  She was the daughter of Sarah A. King born Baker who was the wife of Christian B. King of East Berlin.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #293 – $50.00

0955

Conestoga wagon jack marked PH Gorner 1794.  Wood portion may not be original.  Lancaster Spring Antique Auction at the Farm & Home Center.  April 24, 1989.  Locksmith Philip Gorner (1764-1831) worked in Maytown, PA.  His father, John Gorner, also made jacks.  His first wife was Barbara Gelbach, 2nd wife Christina Lindemuth, sister of Margaret Lindemuth who married John Long, the lamp maker of Sporting Hill.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #206 – $400.00

0957

Large redware storage jar, 13 1/2”H, 10”W, narrow base & neck, black blotches under glaze, incised lines near neck, many chips.  Auction at Farm & Home Center, April 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #553 – $120.00

0958

1595 map of Switzerland, framed & matted, exposed portion measures 18 1/2”L x 14”H from Theatric Orbis Terrarium by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) hand colored, in fine condition, all inscriptions in Latin, note:  map is drawn with northern Switzerland at the bottom & southern Switzerland at the top.  James E. Hess, Lititz, 5/5/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #270 – $1,650.00

0960

Flax comb w/cover, marked St. Ulrich 1816, tulips in punched decoration.  John L. Hess sale, Mt. Joy, PA, 5/6/89.  Note:  another comb marked St. Ulrich 1817 is in the permanent collection of the Heritage Center of Lancaster Co.  I believe the maker was Stophel Ulrich who worked in Earl Twp.  Three are in collection of Landis Valley Museum.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #205 – $220.00

0961

Toy threshing machine, wooden, 2 parts, case steam engine painted black w/ green wheels, 18”L;  threshing machine, beige w/green trim 21 1/2” long, made by John L. Hess when he was 11 or 12.  (He is presently 91 years old.)  He was a son of Menno L. Hess (b. 1869) & Annie Leaman (b. 1869), Menno being the eldest son of Jacob & Martha (Lefever) Hess.  Jacob was a brother of my great, grandfather, Aaron H. Hess.  John L. Hess sale, Mt. Joy, PA 5/6/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #386 – $375.00

0964

Tin cookie cutter, man on horseback w/ bugle, 6 1/4” x 7”, some loose solder.  Robacker sale, Lot #440, May 26, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #298 – $600.00

0965

Ausbund, printed by Johann Bar in Lancaster in 1856 w/ simple Amish book plate of Noah S. Fischer, front cover loose.  Robacker sale, Lot #759, May 26, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #244 – $260.00

0968

Cookie cutter:  bird, 4 7/8” x 3 3/8”.  Robacker sale, Lot #572, May 26, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #106 – $30.00

0969

Moravian chair (Bretstuhle), shaped back w/triangular cutout, one leg extended, painted brown.  Robacker sale, Lot #813, May 26, 1989

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #289 – $220.00

0970

Rye-straw storage hamper w/ lid, 20” wide at center, 26 1/4” high, some wear on sides & bottom.  Robacker sale, Lot #851, May 26, 1989.  Pictured in the Dutchman magazine, Fall, 1955, p. 4.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #570 – $190.00

0971

Decorated Easter egg-black dye, egg still inside, decoration:  beehive & bees, flowers & tree, on top Maria Groff, Mar. 30th 1864.  On bottom:  Love.  Robacker sale, Lot #943, May 26, 1989.  Pictured in Robacker’s book, Old Stuff in Up-Country Penna., p. 165.  In my corner cupboard.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #312 – $700.00

0972

Wrought iron strainer ladle, signed W. Werntz w/ simple oval & circle designs.  5 3/8”D, 13 1/2” Long.  Werntz is supposed to be a Lancaster Co. blacksmith.  Robacker sale, Lot #998, May 26, 1989.  A. William Werntz worked briefly in Earl Twp. as a blacksmith c. 1830.  See also #1823

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #413 – $110.00

0975

Cloister item, peg rail with shelf, from the Sister’s House, Saron, has 7 carved pegs, shelf above w/shaped end supports.  35 1/2”W x 6 15/16”D x 10”H, some damage.  Owned by Daniel Kachel, one of the 3 surviving members of the Cloister, removed before 1934 when the State took it over.  Memorial Day sale at Farmersville, May 29, 1989.  Illustrated in catalog, lot #17.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #360 – $1,550.00

0976

Cloister item, rare hanging cupboard from the Ephrata Cloister.  3 shelves in interior, one open shelf, backboards made from sides of another cupboard, no door, 18 5/8”W x 11”D x 30 1/2”H.  Cupboards like this were found in every cell of the Sisters’ House.  Owned by Daniel Kachel, one of the 3 surviving members of the Cloister, removed before 1934 when the State took it over.  Memorial Day sale at Farmersville, May 29, 1989.  Illustrated in catalog, lot #430.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #357 – $2,700.00

0979

Lot of 3 cookie cutters.  Very fine rooster 4”W x 3 1/2”H w/comb tail feathers & punched eye.  Miniature rabbit, handle missing 3 3/8” x 2”.  Cat in seated position 3”H x 2 5/8”W w/ handle.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #18 – $100.00

0980

Lot of three cookie cutters.  Shooting star w/handle, no backplate 4” x 2 1/4”.  Standing dog w/handle, no backplate 3 1/4”L x 2 3/16”H.  Upright duck w/backplate & handle 3 3/4”H x 2 3/4”W, some loose solder.  Henry L Hess sale, June 3, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #18 – $100.00

0981

Lot of seven cookie cutters.
-Upright bird 3”H x 2 1/2” W w/backplate & handle, some rust.
-Crude peep 4”L x 3”H, w/backplate & handle.
-Seal or reclining dog, 3”L x 1 3/4”H w/ no backplate, but has handle.
-Simple duck, long necked 3”H x 4”L w/handle & backplate.
-Fish 4 3/4”L x 2 5/16”H, handle missing.
-Rabbit 4”L x 2 3/16”H w/handle & backplate, perforated in star pattern-some loose solder.
-Miniature peep 1 3/8”H x 1 5/8”L, no backplate, but has flat handle w/ hole in the center.

Henry L. Hess Sale, June 3, 1989

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #20 – $100.00

0982

Lot of 8 cookie cutters.
-Deep, round scalloped edge cutter, backplate w/ hole in center, 3 7/8”diameter, 1 1/8” deep.
-Shallow round cutter w/scalloped border 3 1/4”D 9/16” deep, handle missing.

-Round cutter w/large hole in backplate 2 3/4” diameter.
-“Clubs” cutter 1 13/16” x 1 11/16”.
-“Spade” cutter 2 1/8” x 1 3/4”.
-Heart 2 7/8”W x 2 1/4”H, good form, no backplate, has handle.
-Six-point star 2 1/2” x 2 3/4” backplate w/handle.
Henry L . Hess sale, June 3, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #110 – $60.00

0983

4 clear wine? glasses, 3” high, faceted sides w/engraved grapes.  Footed wine glass, pressed glass, 3 1/2” high, base 2”D, 6 sided stem, flared rim.  (Belonged to Barbara Ann (Risser) Hess (1852-1928), my great grandmother)  Uncle Martin S. Lichty (1911-1996) & Nora (Hess) (1913-1991) sale, June 17, 1989.

Horst Auction – Weekly Auction

0984

Pressed glass butter dish, sunflower pattern in center, scalloped border on dish, domed lid w/teardrop design, pumpkin knob.  Belonged to my great grandmother, Emma (Horst) Bender (1861-1936).    Uncle Martin S. Lichty  & Nora (Hess) sale, June 17, 1989.

Horst Auction – Weekly Auction

0987

Hooked rug, 35 1/2” x 49”, divided into 35 blocks of alternating flowers & blocks of hit or miss pattern, binding frayed & some colors have bled.  Made by Aunt Nora (Hess) Lichty.  Uncle Martin S. Lichty  & Nora (Hess) sale, June 17, 1989

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #282 – $50.00

0988

Split oak basket.  6”high, 10”D at top, handle broken off & missing.  It was made by Uncle Mart’s father, Martin Lichty, Sr. (1869-1948) of Blue Ball.  He made brooms & baskets in his old age.    Uncle Martin S. Lichty  & Nora (Hess) sale, June 17, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #43 – $15.00

0992

Homespun dresser scarf, drawn borders on both ends w/deer, birds, stars & floral motifs, drawn edging around panels, fringed on three sides.  Late 18th-early 19th century w/red embroidery added, “Lydia H. King born 1814 Made in my 82nd year 1895.”  With 2 birds on front edge, 18 1/2” x33”.  I believe the Lydia King is HL1347 in the Amish & Amish Mennonite Ger. Genealogy.  Lydia Hooley (1814-1904) daughter of Christian Hooley & Eliz Mast of Armaugh Twp., Mifflin Co., married Levi King (1815-1887), son of Samuel King & Anna Yoder.  All were Old Order Amish.  Robacker sale, lot 777, Farmersville, PA  June 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #545 – $250.00

0993

Center seam homespun wool blanket 76” x 76”, red cross-stitch decoration of potted tulips, roosters, peacocks, initialed LK 1874, some damage, most of binding missing.  I suspect it was decorated by the same Lydia H. King as the preceding piece.  Robacker sale, lot 711, Farmersville, PA  June 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #82 – $170.00

0995

Blue & white check , homespun dresser scarf w/drawn work borders.  15 1/2” x 39 1/4”.   Fine condition.  Robacker sale, lot 704, Farmersville, PA  June 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #464 – $70.00

0996

Pair of homespun linen pillowcases, pink, cross-stitch.  Catharine Musselman 1858 w/stars & potted flowers.  Some stains.  Robacker sale, lot 696, Farmersville, PA  June 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #541 – $15.00

1000

Large redware bowl, w/interior light green glaze, brown & green splotches.  14”D, 4 7/8”H, many chips & hairline cracks.  Robacker sale, lot 188, Farmersville, PA  July 21, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #556 – $270.00

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1001

Early blanket chest, c. 1750-1770, base gone, bottom replaced, till missing.  Was originally an architectural chest, painted red & with bail handles, original escutcheon & nice hinges (installed backwards).  Obviously used as a grain chest for many years.  Norman Bomberger sale, north of Lititz.  Aug. 5, 1989

Horst Auction – Weekly Auction

1002

Lot of Amish needlework, punchcard alphabets dated 1893. 6 3/4″x8 1/4″ done in greens, blue, & reds from Christ Speicher Sale (this Summer). 2 pcs. punch card work 7 1/4″x5″ flroal designs in green, peach, red blue, marron & pink. One motif unfinished w/ needle still in place. 5 1/2″x5″ w/ fruit basket, star, etc. signed JMB 1881, these came from Sam Fisher. All from Tom Conrad, Aug 16, 1989

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #121 – $60.00

1005

Ephrata imprint, 2 vols. bound together, 1770, Die Ernsthaffte Christen-Pflicht & Gemuths-Gesprach, one clasp missing, cracking at spine, copy owned by Veronica Gehman.  Lot #2018, Labor Day Auction, 9/3/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #313 – $450.00

1006

Ephrata imprint, 1769, Christliches Gemuths-Gesprach.  Original binding, some repairs to spine.  Georg Bär’s copy.  Lot 2015, Labor Book Day Auction, 9/3/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #314 – $600.00

1007

Lancaster Imprint, Gesundheits Schatzkammer, Johann Bar, 1831.  Binding excellent condition.  Lot #1953, Labor Day Book Auction, 9/3/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #290 – $20.00

1011

1741 Penn Patent from John, Thomas & Richard Penn to Henry Weaver for 365 acres in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. w/blue ribbon & signature of John Penn.  Henry Weaver (1690-1745) was my 6th great grandfather.  Lot #2164, Labor Day Auction, 9/3/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #351 – $2,050.00

1012

3 Deeds.  Heirs of Henry Weber to Henry (Heine) Weber 1758, Deed release from Johann & Eva Whisler to Henry Weaver for 183 acres in Earl Twp.  1800 Deed from John & Mary Shirk to Henry Weaver, Jr. 6 1/4 acres.  Lot #2165, Labor Day Auction, 9/3/89.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #501 – $90.00

1014

German Imprint.  Ausbund.  Lancaster 1834, owned by Christian Kauffman 1836, Moses P Zook Dec. 25, 1903 to grandson Aaron Peachey, clasps missing, spine damaged, from Mifflin County.  York Outdoors Antique Show, July, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #243 – $625.00

1016

Horse weathervane, thin metal (tin?), painted yellow w/brown mane & tail, black hooves, red paint underneath, mounted on an iron rod fastened in the original wood standard.  Made by Amos D. Lichty of E. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co.  It was at their home on Colebrook Rd near Landisville.  It was taken down, purchased by Amos’ daughter, Velma C. Bucher (Dec. 1898-   ) at her parents’ sale.  I bought it at Velma C. Bucher’s sale on Sept. 30, 1989 near Brunnerville.  Amos D Lichty (1849-1926) is buried at Landisville Mennonite Cemetery married c. 1877 Sarah C. Mann (1849-1881) & c. 1881 Ida C. (1864-1942).  Amos was the son of Henry Lichty (b. 1817), master cabinet maker, E. Hempfield Twp., and Caroline (b.c. 1827).  Amos was a carpenter in E. Hempfield in 1870 & 1880, a farmer in 1900-1920 censuses.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #570 – $950.00

1019

Fraktur Geburt-schein, 13” x 16”, form printed by Heinrich Dulheuer c. 1784, 2 birds & a parrot on a floral vine compose the left border. Right side has 3 birds on a floral vine, all block printed, cherub at top & bottom border also block printed.  Decoration along top as well as two floral vines through the body of the text were executed by hand, apparently by Heinrich Otto.  Colors used are red, orange, yellow, brown, green, dark blue.  The reds are still vibrant, some paper loss on the bodies of the two center birds & the one left flower.  Records the birth of Susanna Greiter b. Dec. 4, 1766 in Lancaster Twp., Lancaster Co., a daughter of Michael Greiter & Elizabeth Hess.  They are a distant aunt & uncle of mine, as Elizabeth Hess was a sister of Jacob Hess (d. 1741), my 6th great grandfather, hence Susanna Greiter was a 1st cousin of Johannes Hess, the builder of my house.  Purchased from Amos Sensenig of 220 S. Broad St., Lititz.  He received it after his maiden sister died.  He doesn’t know how he is related to the family.  I bought it through his nephew, Gary Sensenich (of Sensenich Propeller Co.) on Oct. 10, 1989.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center, Lancaster, PA  April-Dec. 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #228 – $575.00

1020

Lancaster Imprint, 1818, Amerikanischer Rechnungs-schlusse, fine condition.  The Family Album, Glen Rock, PA  Oct. 10, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #286 – $50.00

1021

Softwood wood chest in old green paint.  61”L x 19”D x 21”H, dovetailed corners, single lid but compartment divider is dovetailed into front & back board.  Unusual shoe feet.  From Neffsville-Lititz area.  Rudy Brossman, East Earl Antiques, 1/2 mile south of Terre Hill.  Oct 24, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #498 – $600.00

1024

Blue edged Leeds platter, 17” x 13 1/4”, marked Adams, some chipping in glaze.  Black Angus, Nan Tshudy, Dec. 10, 1989.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #82 – $95.00

1028

Ledger, 9 5/8 x 13”, “Lampeter Twp. Road Entrees, or an account of the Expenses of the public roads & Highways of the said Township or District yearly from AD 1766.”  Excellent condition, account ends on April 16, 1842 when township is divided into East & West, includes accounts of bridge building, holding elections, etc.  Roy Culp, March 11, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #413 – $65.00

1029

Lancaster County 12-lite walnut Dutch cupboard, 84”H, 54”W, 3 drawer, 2 single panel doors in base, turned feet, simple cove molded cornice, interior old blue over red, replaced pulls & locks.  Excellent condition, owned by Jane Nolt Zeller’s parents, Irvin Nolt of Landisville & Willow Street.  Bought from Woodrow B. Zellers, March, 1990

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #297 – $1,350.00

1030

Rare Lancaster Co. Fraktur:
#1:  New Year’s Greeting, 5 5/8” x 6 7/8”, New Year’s wish in central rectangle, flower pot and vine decoration on each side.  In black, brown, red & gold inks.  Done on 2?? of December, 1761 by Jacob Brubacher.  It was made for Johannes Graff.  Excellent condition (This is the 2nd earliest piece known by Hans Jacob Brubacher).  Mounted in an early figured walnut frame.  Note:  portion of a watermark is evident along bottom border.  Bought & sold by Greg Kramer, Cleona, PA to John Merhar of Cornwall in 1989.  I bought them from Merhar on March 30, 1990.  Kramer bought them from Jim Burke, York County dealer.
#3:  Breiflein, 2”W x 3 1/2”H.  Tulip at bottom, tiny pot of flowers in center, 2 tiny hearts near the top.  Inscription:  Anno 1765 den 18 Ten hornung vor mich Christian Kündig Gott allein de ehre H-i-B”, done in black, red, green, & yellow inks, some staining.  Exhibited at the Museum of American Folk Art, NY, NY from mid-Jan.1995-.  Bought & sold by Greg Kramer, Cleona, PA to John Merhar of Cornwall in 1989.  I bought them from Merhar on March 30, 1990.  Kramer bought them from Jim Burke, York County dealer.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #303 – $3,100.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #427 – $2,200.00

1031

Rye straw basket w/lid, 18”D, 19”H.  Worn, some fraying.  Lot #73 at Pook & Pook Auction, Ludwigs Corner, PA  3/30/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #373 – $230.00

1034

Redware flower pot w/saucer, 6 1/2”H, 7 1/4” D, large chip on lip.  Orange, brown glaze w/yellow mottling, marked Womel on bottom in pencil.  Lot #284, Sara Musselman sale, 4/7/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #362 – $210.00

1038

Conestoga wagon feed box, wood reinforced w/iron banks.  Iron brackets on end, 67 3/4”L x 16 1/2”W x 9 5/8”H, traces of original blue paint.  Lot #76, Sara Musselman sale, 4/7/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #591 – $600.00

1039

Extremely fine wrought iron lamp trammel, ring at top, ratchet mechanism, bottom hook w/mushroom top.  30 3/4” long at shortest length.  Lot #115, Sara Musselman sale, 4/7/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #239 – $375.00

1043

Lancaster County Mennonite show towel, 59”x16 1/4”, flap at top has Veronica Witmer in pink cotton thread.  Balance of towel composed of a series of drawn work panels, hearts, dogs, floral trees, stars, etc.  Fringe at bottom w/2 additional fringes applied.  Pictured in This Is the Way I Pass My Time p. 95, figure 154.  I bought from Fred Weiser who bought it in 1971 from Sally Kegerreis, a long-time dealer.  4/8/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #165 – $525.00

1048

German Imprint, Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, Lancaster, 1808.  Good binding, clasps missing.  Inscription on rear flyleaf, “Dieses Gesang Buch Gehöret mir Johannes Herr Jr. in Mänor Taunschip April den 23ten 1809”.  Bought at Lancaster Book Fair, May 5, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #233 – $140.00

1050

Wooden rocking horse, flat cut out of horse on either side w/child’s seat in between, on rockers, painted white with black accents, one side split & repaired, seat replaced, boards nailed on rockers.  Was Miller Hess’s (b. 1911) as a small child, used by his children & grandchildren.  Miller was a son of Elam S. Hess, son of Jacob H. Hess, brother of my great grandfather, Aaron H. Hess (b. 1848)  Miller Hess sale, June 16, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #468 – $50.00

1051

Iron dough scraper, sides of blade have tapered edges.  Nicely shaped blade.  Miller Hess sale, June 16, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #309 – $200.00

1055

2 pin cushions:  one a ball 3”D made of assorted fabrics pieced together in overlapping star pattern with a four legged cardboard stand covered with wallpaper.  A second pieced ball, 2 1/2”x 1 3/4”, 6 pieces of fabric, red alternating w/ a pale swirled fabric, gold & red tassels at the top.  Miller Hess sale, June 16, 1990.  In walnut chest when she got from her mother (Emma H. Snavely – Philip Ruhl), mother got from her father, Samuel Snavely, Manheim.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #383 – $55.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #525 – $375.00

1057

Late 18th century  walnut blanket chest, 51 1/4”L x 24 1/2”D x 26 1/2”H.  Interior straps with filed edges.  Molded bracket base, 3 pieces missing & 2 existing pieces reduced in height.  2 drawers with 3 original batwing brass pulls & one escutcheon.  Stiles between & flanking the drawers are of rare linenfold design.  (I’ve seen a couple others all from the Manheim area.)  Chest was from Almeda (Ruhl/Hess’s family, it was owned by her grandfather, Samuel Snavely (1842-1931) (m. Annie Hernley 1848-1922) who lived at Manheim, PA on Grant St.  (He built farm where Bob Brubaker lives, from Fairview Church, go west, at fork, go right.  Has pond & chicken houses.).  March 10, 1991, I paid Jim Tshudy for restoring the molded bracket base to the chest.  He did a very nice job.  Nov. 19, 1990, ordered custom made batwing pull & escutcheon to match existing.  Exhibited at Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, 1991.  Appears on cover of book:  From Pennsylvania to Waterloo

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #294 – $375.00

1058

Spatterware cup & saucer, peafowl pattern, dark red spatter, peafowl has blue neck, yellow body w/ green tail, perfect condition.  A gift from Woodrow B. Zellers for taking his Daum Nancy vase to Sotheby’s.  (I’ve learned since that his vase sold for $46,000 +10%.)  The cup & saucer belonged to Mrs. Woodrow B. (Jane’s) parents, Irvin Nolts of Willow Street.  June 17, 1990

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #247 – $525.00

1059

Jacquard coverlet, blue, red, gold & neutral.  House border w/floral motifs in field “made by J. Witmer Manor Township for Mary D. Heifer 1845”.  Excellent colors, good fringes, a few thin spots from moth damage.  Note:  J. Witmer see Biographies of Lancaster Co., p. 235.  Jacob Witmer  (d. 1900), son of Peter & Barbara (Funk) Witmer of Manor Twp.  Peter was also a weaver.  Bought from Eugene and Vera Charles at the Lititz Antique Show, June 29, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #388 – $600.00

1060

Softwood Dutch cupboard.  66”L x 81 1/2”H, 18 lite top portion appears to be earlier than base.  Base has 3 drawers down the left side & 2 doors on right (flat paneled).  2 smaller drawers sit on top & support the upper portion.  Part of bracket base missing on left rear backboard removed & a small cove molding on top replaces original molding.  Piece was removed c. 1968 from house in Maytown by Ralph Shireman, my sister-in-law, B. Anne (Skurski) Hess’s grandfather.  The house was his father and grandfather’s house, both were cabinetmakers.  Cupboard was fastened to kitchen wall.  He removed it, re-grained it and gave it to Anne for their home on Spruce St., Lititz.  I bought it from Anne on June 20, 1990.

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1063

Lancaster Co. Mennonite punchcard sampler, 9”L x 5”H.  At top, upper case and lower case alphabet & numbers.  Below:  a variety of motifs asymmetrically arranged.  Stars, snow balls, heart, tulip, 4 birds, stag, elaborate star, tulip stalk.  In center in white thread:  “Magdalena Bachman 1854”.  Piece is framed, notation on back says from Bachman family, Strasburg, PA.  Bought at Brickerville Fire Hall Sale, 7/19/90.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center Museum, April-Dec., 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #420 – $200.00

1166

Short, homespun bag, 19”W x 26”L.  Initialed D.B.L.  Simon R. Snyder sale, July 21, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #270 – $40.00

1169

Cherry slant lid schoolmaster’s desk, 36 3/4”H, 39”L, 28”D.  Simple tapered legs, dovetailed galley backsplash, 2 drawers, top doesn’t lift.  Old finish, many cuts, stains, etc. on writing surface.  Nan Tshudy bought it at an office public sale in Lancaster City.  I bought it at Black Angus, Aug. 6, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #589 – $400.00

1171

Homespun linen door towel, 19”x61” (including fringe).  Decorated w/red & blue cotton thread.  Top flap has Catharine Reist MRA.  Below that, a tulip tree flanked by 2 peacocks w/tails in different positions.  Below that Abraham Reist Mary Reist.  Below in center the OEHBDDE motif flanked by floral? device on heart.  Below that Catharine Reist Her Handtowel.  Below in center:  folky brick house motif, 3 windows up, 2 down with door in center.  House perspective way out of whack.  Center of towel is undecorated.  Near bottom is small bird flanked by stars.  Below a bird on flower flanked by corner floral devices, simple fringe at bottom edge.  Catharine H. Reist (b. Oct. 16, 1829) in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., daughter of Abraham (1791-1847) & Maria (Hostetter) (b. 1794) Reist.  Abraham kept the Black Horse Hotel in Manheim (p. 42 of Peter Reist Genealogy.).  Catharine H. Reist married John Greiner of Mt. Joy.  They had a son Phillip Greiner.  He is the grandfather of Nancy (Greiner) Guttswiller, the person I bought the towel from.  9/19/90.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #340 – $650.00

1172

Extremely rare homespun linen wedding apron.  25”L, 35”W (at bottom), 1 1/2” band at top, 16 1/2”L with 36”L tape strings attached.  Cross-stitch decoration-red cotton & brown silk thread.  CHM 1793.  Red & brown bank cross-stitch at bottom w/simple fringe.  Excellent condition.  A few small brown stains.  Paul & Mary (Weaver) Gehman sale at Kissel Hill.  They have no idea where it came from.  Sept. 22, 1990. Mary E. Weaver’s mother’s mother’s mother’s mother is Catherine Hildebrand who married Henry Hartman of Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #319 – $900.00

1175

Homespun linen door towel, 17 1/2”x59”, Lancaster Co. Mennonite.  3 panels decorated cross-stitch in pink & blue cotton thread, & gold-brown linen thread.  5 panels of drawn work w/white cotton darning.  Elisa Muma 1818 in cross-stitch, 2 small houses; 2 chairs, large star, initials, various floral motifs, OEHBDDED,, bird & floral tree in drawn work ELM 1818, 2 houses, 2 pitchers, large star & flower baskets.  Dated 3 places & one full name.  Fine condition-minor thread loss.  I bought it at a household sale in Lancaster City on Orange St. on May 18, 1989 held by Conestoga Auction.  Purchased Oct. 4, 1990.  Larry Bomberger says her name was Mary L. Harnish of 237 E. Orange St.  See #1614.  In Sept. 1997 I acquired her table cloth with drawn central panel initialed ELM 1815.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #217 – $375.00

1176

Round, wooden butter print, whittled, 1 1/2” x 2 7/8” carved on both sides, tulip w/saw-toothed edge w/four stars on one side.  One other side, large star surrounded by 5 small stars.  Minerva Stauffer sale (Mrs. J. Luke Stauffer).  Brownstown, PA, Oct. 27, 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #203 – $2,200.00

1178

Tall case clock, Lancaster County cherry case, 85 1/4” high, no feet-sits on floor, c. 1755-1770, round pendulum window on door, door on face mounted w/brass H hinges, bold cornice molding-ogee.  Lock & escutcheon replaced.  Molding around base replaced.  Old varnish finish.  A separate pedestal was made c. 1900 to increase height.  Iron face w/pewter chapter ring & 4 brass spandrels (one loose).  Marked “Fried Möllinger  Mannheim”.  Friedrich Möllinger (1726-1778), born at Neustadt, Germany, son of the famous Mennonite clockmaker Hans Jacob Möllinger (1695-1763) & Margarethe Wurzer (d. 1741).  Friedrich was a clockmaker at Mannheim from 1749, in 1754 he was named warden of the clock in the white room at the Mannheim Castle.  This clock was purchased at a Philadelphia house by a picker who sold it to Greg Kramer, Cleona.  Greg sold it to me.  I bought it on Nov. 4, 1990

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #597 – $2,950.00

1179

Decorated Easter egg, coated in medium brown dye, initials E&B 1852, scratch decorated with stars, flowers, tulips, heart & bird in late gold colored cardboard container w/strap handle.  Grace B. Witmer sale, near Brownstown, Nov. 10, 1990.  Note:  EB is believed to be Elizabeth (Herchelroth) Bollinger (Feb. 16,1808-Sept 9, 1906) m. Benjamin B. Bollinger (July 10, 1809-Sept. 15, 1898).  They lived near Lititz and are buried at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren.  Their daughter, Barbara Ann (1833-1921) m. Hiram Bollinger (1831-1848), their son Phares Bollinger (1866-1965) m. Kate Brubaker (1865-1927), their daughter Amelia Bollinger (1888-1964) m. David K. Witmer (1886-1971), their daughter Grace B. Witmer, single, lived at her parents’ home until this sale.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #121 – $900.00

1181

Lancaster County tall case clock, flat top walnut case, Chippendale (early).  Hood has arched door, arched side windows, four turned columns & small keystone in center of pediment molding.  Base & waist has fluted quarter columns.  Door has nicely scrolled top w/hole for door peg-latch (peg missing).  Base quarter columns extend into flat plinth blocks that serve as feet.  30 hour brass works, face is engraved brass, signed Jacob Gorgas 1775, No. 144 w/finely engraved floral designs.  Arched part of dial applied to square dial w/screws, 3 spandrels applied to that part.  Top portion of dial appears to be a replacement?  Mechanical condition of works isn’t known.  Case, especially the unusual feet, are identical to a case for a Belsner (Ephrata pre 1785) case in Stacy Wood’s Clockmakers of Lancaster County.  Spandrels on dial are identical to one Joseph Gorgas clock shown in the book.  Greg Kramer bought clock out of a Philadelphia estate via Randy Huber. Finish on the case was grungy and mildewed.  Glue blocks on base left loose, so he sent it to John Davidson to have the case re-glued.  I scrubbed the case w/Murphy’s Soap & 0000 steel wool, applied tung oil & wax.  Case also has very unusual references to the era’s high style, fretwork band at top of waist section.  Bought from Greg Kramer, Cleona on Oct. 10, 1990.  Picked up hood & works on Nov. 4.  Rest of case delivered on 12/16/1990.  Stacy BC Wood examined  clock & got it running on 12/19/90.  Paid Stacy Wood for complete overhaul 6/11/91.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #401 – $2,650.00

1182

Rare Lancaster County Fraktur, bookplate for song book by Johann Adam Eyer for Johannes Denlinger Strassburg Twp., Lancaster Co, Dec. 22, 1788.  4” x 6 1/2”.  Large heart in center, surmounted by the Angel Sophia, flower stalks flanking the heart, done in red, yellow, blue & green inks.  This is the only known piece by Eyer produced in Lancaster County.  It is pictured in Donald Shelley’s “The Fraktur Writings of the Pennsylvania Germans”, 1961, pl. 173.  At that time it was owned by George Horace Lorimer of Philadelphia.  It was later owned by Meyer P. Potamkin, Philadelphia.  Sold at Sotheby’s on Jan. 28, 1989, lot #1182.  It was purchased by noted collector Barry Cohen whose entire collection was purchased by David Schorch & Joel & Katie Kopp.  Sidney Gecker, NY, NY purchased it from them.  I saw it at the York Antique Show Nov. 3 and purchased it by telephone on Nov. 15, 1990.  In 1995, Donald Shelley told me that he owned it before the Lorimers did.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, 1991.  Pictured in From Pennsylvania to Waterloo.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center in Lancaster, April-Dec., 1999.  Mennonite Arts.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #403 – $10,500.00

1183

Lancaster County candle box, 11”L, 5 3/8”H, 6 3/4”W, nailed corners, sliding lid, painted red-orange, initials AH 1874 painted in black on one end (Anna Hershey).  Bought from Nan Tshudy at Black Angus 12/16/90.  She bought it at the household sale of Ivan Snyder of Woodcraft Ave., Lititz in mid Oct. 1989.  Box may have been owned by Anna (Eby) Hershey (1815-1879) married Preacher Samuel Hershey.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #242 – $240.00

1186

Small ten plate stove marked Pleis & Hess Phila.  Fancy designs in casting, heavy cast base probably pretty early, c. 1790-1810?  Little vent door missing on door to firebox.  Conestoga Auction Co, Nov., 1990.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #494 – $250.00

1187

Wooden reel winder 6 3/8W x 9 3/8L x 13/16″, Oak? 4 peice square frame w/ notched edges, turned handle w/ shaft extends through the center so the whole thing spins on the shaft. Coarse string wrapped many times around the frame w/ a lead link tied to the end. Miss Anna B. Oberholtzer told me that she used it to catch suchers in the stream, she would take her nephews fishing, she was the daughter of Nathan Reist Oberholtzer & Martha Bomberger Bucher. Bought on Catherine Oberholtzer Sale Fruitville Pike, Manheim, 1/1/91. Could very well be the work of Catherine’s Grandfather John Bomberger (1780-1861) farmer & cabinetmaker.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #195 – $60.00

1188

Extremely fine round ball pin cushion, 2 1/2”D, finely pieced, 1/2”x 1/2” pieces in red pattern & brown patterned fabric forms 1 1/4” x 1 1/4” 9 patch patterns.  They are joined at the corners, the triangular spaces in between are patches made of 4 pieces, 3 brown pattern & a yellow piece in center.  A 3/16” pale green tape encircles the ball dividing the patches.  A 1/4” wide red tape is attached at the top forming a hanging loop.  Condition is superb.  Miss Anna B. Oberholtzer (b. 1914) says it belonged to her mother, Martha B. Bucher (1877-1952) who married Nathan Reist Oberholtzer (1864-1923).  It came from Martha’s mother, Nancy (Anna) H. Bomberger (1843-1901) m. Christian Risser Bucher (1844-1920).   Nancy lived on the Bomberger homestead on Newport Rd north of Lititz, west of Rte. 501, with her parents, Bishop Christian Bomberger (1818-1898) & Catharine Hess (1819-1875).  Martha B. & Anna B. Oberholtzer sale.  Jan. 1, 1991.  Also sold with a second pin cushion:  4 stuffed ellipses forming a star mounted on a four piece base made of black and red velvet w/yellow cross-stitch along seams.  See # 3017.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, 1991.  Pictured in From Pennsylvania to Waterloo.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center in Lancaster, April-Dec., 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #231 – $2,050.00

1188-b

pin cushion:  4 stuffed ellipses forming a star mounted on a four piece base made of black and red velvet w/yellow cross-stitch along seams.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #383 – $55.00

1189

2 bottles. 1-8” high filled w/ balsam apple & whiskey w/old paper label, “May B. Oberholtzer Balsam Apple 1884”.  The second bottle is octagonal 6 5/8”H embossed Dr. Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry, Phila.  Old label says “Mary B. Bucher Lime Rock Lanc. Co. Nov. 3, 1887/4  This bottle from Grandpap Bomberger”.  Mary B. Bucher 1869-1928 m. Christian G. Brennamen.  Grandpap Bomberger is Bishop Christian Bomberger (1818-1898).  May B. Oberholtzer (1905-1976), single, was the daughter of Nathan & Martha (Bucher) Oberholtzer.  Her sister, Anna B. Oberholtzer, told me that each of the children got a bottle of this as medication & said that it is filled w/whiskey.  Oberholtzer sale in Penn Twp. on Fruitville Pike. 1/1/91.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #375 – $260.00

1190

3 Account Books of Henry G. Barr, probably Martic Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.  Small day book dated Feb. 12, 1846, marbled covers.  Large copy book dated inside cover Mar. 23, 1831.  Received 4 dollars for signing release to heirs of Martin Barr dec’d.  Book has calculations, legal forms, etc.  Some sonnets, copied near the end.  Near back inscription in pencil, “Henry G. Barr’s Book born in year of our Lord 1857”.  One page has a drawing of 2 horses.  Another page has a bird & eagle w/shield.  Last page inscribed Henry G. Barr’s Book Mar. 6, 1847, has ink drawing of turkey below.  Third item about 150 pages cabinetmaker’s account book, of Henry Barr, 1851-1876.  Cabinetmaking, materials, wood turnings, furniture repair, cotton making, paying laborers.  Last page marked Conestoga Center, April 1, 1853.  Bought from Roy Culp, Montgomery Co.  He bought at Harold Hess’ sale in Intercourse last year.  1/8/91.  See #1930, 1996 & 3043

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #404 – $85.00

1195

Berlin work on punchcard, 10 1/2”W x 13 1/2”H in original frame 1 3/8”W, walnut veneer w/square blocks at corners w/turned decorations.  Family record of the 9 children of Isaac & Catharine (Weaver) Weaver of E. Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.  (Parents not listed on the record.)  Floral border w/2 birds at base, flanking ball tree, done in green, pink, red & black thread.  Some thread loss.  Youngest child, Lidia Weaver (b. Feb. 9, 1842) married Jacob M. Horst (1842-1919) & they are my great, great grandparents.  Dealer bought it from a picker from Lititz who bought at Black Angus the 1st day of the 150th year since her birth.  From Vance T. Nailor, Shiremanstown, PA.  2/10/91.  Mrs. Nailor spoke with the previous owner & he bought it from Esther Weaver Hoover, Talmage, Lancaster Co., PA.  Descent of ownership:  Anna Weaver (b. 1836) married Deacon Daniel S. Burkholder.  Daughter Lydia W. Burkholder (1870-1948) m. Isaac H. Nolt (1872-1946).  Daughter Ada B. Nolt (1901-1937) m. John N. Hoover (1898-1968).  Daughter Esther N. Hoover (b. 1928) m. Aaron N. Hoover (b. 1928).  Esther Hoover sold it to an antique picker, Tom Wentzel, from Lititz.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center Museum, April-Dec., 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #316 – $325.00

1197

Pin cushion in the shape of a chicken, w/a spool for a base.  Black fabric w/white stripes, red eyes & comb & a beige band around base, some small holes at the base, 4 1/2” high.  I bought at the Dutch Town & Country Antique Show from Eugene & Vera Charles on 2/23/91.  They bought it at Simon B. Snyder’s sale on July 21, 1990 at the Brickerville Fire Hall.  I previously spoke w/ Mark Walker (a cousin) who said it was likely made by Lavina B. Snyder ( my great grandmother Barbara Stoner’s youngest sister.)  Bought at Antique show.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #185 – $240.00

1205

Wrought iron butcher ladle, simple form, stamped I (?) Wisler w/ 3 stars on each side of stamp.  Tshudys bought at a household sale near Columbia, PA.  Bought at Jim & Nan’s house on May 3, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #523 – $220.00

1206

Fraktur bookplate for manuscript music booklet, by Christian Alsdorff for Magdalena Martin, student in the Earl School dated Nov. 2, 1791.  Winged cherub surmounting a floral heart w/floral shoots to left and right.  Copied after Johan Adam Eyer’s design, see # 1182.  Condition is poor, borders trimmed off, stained & considerable wear.  Evelyn Y. Good sale at Horst Auction Center, Ephrata, May 11, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #319 – $1,100.00

1208

Fraktur, reward of merit, 3 7/8”Lx 2 3/4”H.  Red mottled border w/large bird in the center at a tulip, bird is mottled red & brown w/a yellow head & yellow stripe on wing w/ red & blue dots.  Inscribed at top B. Buchwalter, another inscription in a different hand, “first to schull 1826 Apr 17th to Abr Brubaker Master”.  This is a very important piece as this Fraktur hand was previously suspected to be that of schoolmaster Abraham Brubacher who taught in E. Lampeter & Leacock Twps. for many years.  This piece confirms his attribution.  Evelyn Y. Good sale, Ephrata, May 11, 1991.  Exhibited at the Museum of American Folk Art, NY, NY from mid-Jan. 1995-

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #305 – $2,250.00

1209

Oval shouldered butter print, 5 3/4” x 3 1/8” x 1 5/16”, whittled and carved softwood, tulip, star & heart design, combined to form an abstract human face, smooth border, not notched.  Don Herr bought at the Harry Habecker sale on Kready Rd., Lancaster, some years ago.  The Habeckers were from Millersville.  Ruth (Habecker) Miller, Mrs John N. is a niece of this couple.  Descended in either the Habecker or Smith families of Manor Twp., Lancaster Co.  This is one of a group of similar prints, all coming from Manor Twp.  Bought from Trish & Don Herr at their home on May 13, 1991

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #333 – $2,500.00

1210

(Extremely important) Leather bound ledger (1842-1860), 13”H x 8 1/8”L, unknown Lancaster County farmer, ABC index page missing.  Most likely Brecknock Twp, as it contains a number of names from that region, including schoolmaster Frederick Linebach of Bowmansville.  Bought at the Lancaster Book Fair from Larry Ward of Reading, May, 1991.  Spring, 1999, I identified it as ledger of Abraham Weber (1783-1852) who lived near Five Pointville, Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co.  He was the father of Jonas Weber (1810-1876), the maker of the famous Weber boxes.  From 1842-1850, Abraham recorded the sale of about 20 Weber items, i.e. seed chest, sewing chest, cradles, miniature chairs, pepper chest. This ledger provides documentation for the correct identity of the important Weber-box artisan, Jonas Weber

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #429 – $1,500.00

1212

German Imprint, Der Psalter, printed in 1808 by J. Adams in Phila.  Has inscription that it was owned by Anna Risser of Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co. on March 10, 1812.  Anna was married to Jacob Landis, a brother to Mary (Landis) Royer, my 3rd great grandmother.  Anna was the daughter of Preacher Christian Risser (d. 1826), my 4th great grandfather.  Many newspaper & almanac clippings inside the front cover.  Wertz sale on Rabbit Hill Rd., Rothsville, July, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #191 – $40.00

1213

German Imprint, Die Heilige Liebe Gottes…, 1828, Lancaster by Jacob Schweitzer.  A few loose papers.  Wertz sale, Rothsville, July, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #288 – $25.00

1214

Hooked rug, 38 1/4”H x 67 3/4”L, hearth scene, elaborate variation of a typical scene, stone fireplace w/arched French doors & window, drop leaf table, candle stand, bookshelf, 3 braided rugs, one rocker, two chairs, 2 cats, a dog & a horse picture, several vases w/flower, a sun visible through the window, a stippled border inscribed MS 1930.  Very fine condition.  Made by Minnie (Nissley) Stehman (b. Oct. 10, 1883), daughter of Reuben Nissley, married John Stehman, lived south of Manheim on Sunny Slope Rd.  A Mennonite, she made many rugs often devising her designs as she hooked them.  Buried at East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.  She was the mother of Anna Mae Housman (Mrs. Ricardo Housman) (b. Dec. 1, 1904-Apr. 23, 1991).  Anna Mae was the mother of Dr. J. Harold Housman who owns my childhood home at 15 Savo Ave., Lancaster.  I bought it from Greg Kramer who got it at Anna Mae’s sale Tuesday evening.  Bought at Renningers, July 21, 1991.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center, Lancaster, April-Dec., 1999, “Arts of the Mennonites”.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #274 – $600.00

1215

Fraktur New Year’s Greeting, 13”Wx 16 1/2”H.  Done by Hans Jacob Brubacher on Jan. 8, 1762 for Elszebeth Gröff.  Brubacher’s 3rd earliest known piece, simple design.  In the center, 2 verses inside squares, those squares are inside 2 rectangles.  Above is a large lettered line with the capital W encased in another square.  The bulk of the text is red, this is enclosed in a still larger rectangle w/an inscription all around the border.  Some border loss, piece is glued to a backing paper that doesn’t appear to be acidic.  Bought from John Merhar who has it on consignment from Bill Koch’s Estate.  Aug. 5, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #314 – $1,400.00

1216

Very fine Fraktur scissors cutting, attributed to Jacob Botz, schoolmaster in Manor Twp., undated, c. 1790-1805.  Made for Elisabeth Wissler, the same one whose birth record I own (#1203), came from the same household.  Elaborate floral design springing from lace-edged heart w/ 2 birds at the top perched on an impressive sunflower, executed in brown, black, red & yellow.  Some damage to vines, small piece of newspaper reinforces the center portion.  Bought from John Merhar at my home.  Aug. 14, 1991.  On 12/8/91 I paid Franklin Shores for restoration and encapsulation.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #205 – $8,500.00

1218

German Imprint, Der Martyrer Spiegel…, printed in 1814 in Lancaster by Jos. Ehrenfried, clasps missing, cracking along front cover.  Contains marriage record of Henry Hess & Catharine Huber in 1814.  They were my great, great, great grandparents, whose home is now my home here at the Hess Homestead.  Amos B. Hoover bought other family records out of this book last Christmas.  On back of title page is a simple Amish bookplate done in 1937.  It was bought at an Amish household sale in Clinton County, PA by Daniel S. Kauffman, an Amish neighbor.  He sold it to me on Aug. 22, 1991.  On May 2, 2001, Amos B. Hoover traded me the family records for several Burkholder items, reunited once again.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #229 – $475.00

1220

Decorated homespun towel, 18 1/4” x 61”, Lea Stoltzfus c. 1830-1835, one design in cross-stitch, the rest in free form chain & straight stitch in cotton & silk.  Plate #21 in This Is the Way I Pass My Time, was owned by Sally & Pete Riffle of Ohio, later sold to Fred Weiser via Sue Cunningham.  See #999, towel of Anna Speicher 1850, daughter of Leah (Stoltzfus) Speicher.  The maker of this towel appears to be Leah Stoltzfus (Sept. 2, 1813-Dec. 14, 1900), daughter of John & Veronica (King) Stoltzfus of Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co, PA.  She married c. 1835 Jacob Speicher (b. March 2, 1810-Jan. 7, 1881).  They lived in North? Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.  They had 3 children:  John (1836-1890) married Elizabeth Ebersole (fraktur artist Barbara’s sister),  Anna (c.1845-1921) never married, Leah (c. 1852-1923) never married.  I bought it from Fred on  Aug. 31, 1991.  Fred calls it “the finest example of Amish needlework known”.  Fine condition.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #540 – $1,050.00

1221

Miniature decorated homespun towel, 9 1/4” x 22”, stamped Anna G. Herr, cross-stitch motifs at top in cotton & silk, 4 simple drawn bands farther down, plain fringe with silk tassels at base.  Fred purchased it at a household sale in Manheim some years ago.  Bought from Fred S. Weiser on Aug. 31, 1991.  Plate #47 in the show towel book.    Exhibited at the Renfrew Museum, Waynesboro, PA April-Nov., 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #236 – $625.00

1222

Decorated homespun hand towel, Barbara Landisen 1846, BL EL, 17” x 66”, 6 lines of traditional cross-stitch motifs in cotton & silk thread, bottom panel with several free form chain stitch designs.  Plate #42 in the hand towel book.  Fred bought it at the Wetzel sale held by Sotheby’s in Wyomissing on Oct. 2-4, 1980, lot #1944.  Towel has overall mottled staining.  See also #2187.  3/2011, I hand washed & sun bleached it.  Barbara Landis (Sept. 23, 1823-April 13, 1905), daughter of Benjamin Landis (1793-1856) married Elizabeth Rohrer (1800-1868).  Barbara never married, lived with her parents on their E. Lampeter Twp. farm.  Buried at Mellinger’s Mennonite.  See Barbara’s bookplate (#926), also mother’s birth record.  Exhibited at the Renfrew Museum, Waynesboro, PA April-Nov., 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #213 – $500.00

1224

Pieced pot holder, diamond in square design, 5 3/4” sq., red plaid, blue & white checked piece w/blue pattern binding, fine condition.  From household sale in Millersville about 2 years ago (one of 3 identical pot holders).  Amish textile dealer David Riehl bought it out of a Lancaster Co. Amish household & gave it to Fred.  Fred gave to me on Aug. 31, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #491 – $40.00

1229

Split oak basket w/oak handle, 6 1/2”D, 4 1/8”H, not including handle.  Fine condition, minor loss at base, ends of handle curiously interwoven w/sides of basket, Frances M. Sensenig sale.  Sept. 28, 1991.  Farmersville Rd., W. Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #273 – $25.00

1233

Fraktur bird drawing, 3 3/4”W x 4 3/4”H.  Bird in red, blue, rose & beige watercolor, perched on brown tree.  By unknown schoolmaster who taught in northern Lancaster Co.  Inscription on rear:  Samuel Hershey, March 2, 1821.  In small, veneered empire frame.  Samuel (c. 1810-1893) was a Mennonite minister in Manheim District.  He married Anna Eby (1815-1879).  (See #1183)  Buried in Hershey-Bomberger Cemetary on Indian Village Rd, Manheim.  This piece was sold at the Ivan Snyder sale on Woodcraft Ave., Lititz in mid-Oct. 1989.  Purchased by Eugene Charles who sold to Connie Hayes of Bellville, PA.  I bought from Hayes at the York Antique Show on Nov. 4, 1991.  Attributed to David Frey (d. 1841), schoolmaster in Penn Twp., Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #432 – $4,400.00

1234

Fraktur bird drawing, 2”W x 3 1/4”H.  Bird perched on branch.  Bird in green, brown, & blue.  Inscribed on reverse: Samuel Hershy Apr. 1, 1818.  Samuel (c. 1810-1893) was a Mennonite minister in Manheim District.  He married Anna Eby (1815-1879).  (See #1183)  Buried in Hershey-Bomberger Cemetary on Indian Village Rd, Manheim.  Nov. 4, 1991.  Attributed to David Frey (d. 1841), schoolmaster in Penn Twp., Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #512 – $5,200.00

1235

Fraktur bird drawing, 4”W x 3 1/2”H.  Pair of love birds, white w/blue wings w/ beaks pressed against a small heart.  Each bird is perched on a carnation-like flower on a vine w/green heart shaped leaves.  6-petaled flower in red & blue in center.  Red & yellow border,  No inscriptions.  Descended w/preceding items.  I suspect it was made by schoolmaster Jacob Andreas for Anna Eby (1815-1879).  At the Snyder sale, there was a small fraktur birth record for Anna.  Also, Donald Herr owns a Vorschrift made for Anna in Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co., that is attributed to Jacob Andreas.  I now know that Andreas is Jacob Andrews, the coverlet weaver of Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., who moved to Strasburg in 1839 & was ordained as a Mennonite minister in 1854.  See #1611 for coverlet by Andrews (1797-1873).  Exhibited at the Museum of American Folk Art, NY, NY from mid Jan. 1995-

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #299 – $1,300.00

1241

Stiegel type mug, 3 5/8”H, badly cracked, “castle” design w/floral decorations.  Bought at a household sale in Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co.  I bought from Nan Tshudy at Black Angus, Dec. 15, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #556 – $100.00

1242

2 chicken pin cushions, 4 1/2”H, tan fabric bird on black spool w/red comb, black eye & white tail feathers marked AO on bottom of spool.  Second one:  4 1/2” H, dark brown fabric on tan spool, red comb, black eye, traces of white tail feathers marked MO on base.  They were sold at the Martha B. & Anna B. Oberholtzer sale near Manheim on 1/1/91.  A dealer from West Chester got them, Steve Linebarger & Jim Hosler got them from her for me.  Aug, 1991.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #488 – $200.00

1243

Hanging corner cupboard, softwood, painted blue green over red.  37 1/2”H, 22 3/4”W, 16”D.  Single panel door w/thumb molding, fishtail back supports small shelf.  Bought at Sotheby’s Auction, NY, NY, lot #1011, Jan. 25, 1992.  Note:  Joyce Bowes Collis insists that this cupboard came out of an 18th century  log house that she owned:  The John Herr House near Strasburg, across from Herr’s Mill that used to house the Eagle Gun Museum.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #591 – $2,200.00

1245

Leeds cup & saucer.  Saucer:  6 1/4”D, 1 3/8”H.  Cup:  4 3/8”D, 2 3/8”H.  Decoration consists of brown bands w/brown brush decoration & thin green leaves, interspersed with a yellow G-lobed design suspended from the top border.  The pattern matches a Leeds shard I found at my home.  Fine condition.  Bought at Black Angus Market from Mrs. Steve Gittleman on Feb. 9, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #358 – $170.00

1246

Pennsylvania German Sampler, 17 5/8” x 17 5/8”, random sampler, upper case and lower case alphabet & 26 designs including table & chairs, 3 different peacocks, floral wreaths & trees, crown, stars, horses with carriage, letter “E” in wreath.  Fred bought it years ago at Pennypackers Auction House.  It has minor thread loss & staining.  Tandy Hersh attributes it to Elizabeth Eby (1793-1863), made c. 1808, a daughter of Christian & Veronica (Hershey) Eby of the Eby homestead at Hammer Creek.  See From Pennsylvania to Waterloo, p. 74, also Samplers of the Pennsylvania Germans by Hersh, p. 177.  I already own her towel, #852.  Bought the sampler from Fred S. Weiser on Feb. 11, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #98 – $700.00

1247

Wrought iron spider frying pan on legs, handle has beveled edges, legs somewhat corroded..  Came from an old collection of iron, reportedly bought in Lancaster County originally.  Bought from Steve Winebarger on Mar. 7, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #142 – $70.00

1247

Wrought iron spider frying pan on legs, 12”D, 8”H to top of rim, 29 5/8” overall length, handle has beveled edges, legs somewhat corroded, handle signed W? Foster.  Came from an old collection of iron, reportedly bought in Lancaster County originally.  Bought from Steve Winebarger on Mar. 7, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #567 – $100.00

1247

(SEE ABOVE FOR A 2ND #1247.)  Group of documents attributed to Karl Friedrich Seybold, schoolmaster in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co.  Medicinal and pow wow cures, one piece, 6 3/4×8, with recipes received by Siebold from Christian Martin, deacon of the congregation (Mennonite) on Sat. Apr. 22, 1837.  A second piece, 6 3/4×8, w/pow wow recipe for pigs and swollen cow udders.  Another sheet, 6 1/4×8, with incantations for stilling blood, for worms, etc.  Another, 6 1/4 x 8,  2 sheets attached with more religious incantations on 3 sides eye problems, heart, etc.  4 1/2x 7 5/8 recipe for white summer beer, signed Carl Frid Seÿbold.  4”x6 3/8” 2 pages-3 sides more swine cures, salve recipe scrap paper approx. 7 1/4”x 6 1/2” w/worm exhortation, liquor for scratches & ulcers.  7 1/2x 3 1/4 with incantation to remove warts.  7 7/8x 1 5/8 piece with worm verse.  These pieces were formerly owned by my old friend, the late Mae Brenneman, of Neffsville, PA.  I bought from Roy Culp on Jan. 14, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #557 – $1,050.00

1248

2 rye straw baskets, supposedly from the Ephrata Cloister.  Both flat bottomed bread baskets.  Smallest one 7” base, 12 1/2”D at top, 3 3/4”H, some wear along top edge.  Larger one, 10”D base, 14 1/4”D at top, 4”H, wear along top edges, but heavy wear in bottom.  Both were given an old coat of shellac years ago.  A note accompanying it states, “Mrs. Farley Fisher of Mt. Hope received these as gifts from the man in charge of caring for the Cloister property back in 1937.”  Steve Winebarger owned them about 20 years.  He got them from Jim Hosler of Manheim who bought them privately.  Bought from Steve Winebarger on Mar. 7, 1992.  Larger one exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, Feb-Nov, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #572 – $50.00

1250

PA German Imprint, 1829, Lancaster Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, cover worn, one clasp missing.  Fraktur bird drawing, green, yellow, brown & red, pasted inside front cover, the name Leah Shirk appears above it.  Inscribed heart (probably 18th century) pasted on second title page w/inscription Anna Shirk?  1880 Joseph Bamberger.  Inscribed inside back cover Anna Bamberger wurde geboren den 9 June 1822, and Leah Shirk Weaverland, PA.  Lot #647.  Lloyd Sauder Library at Horst’s Auction Center, March 21, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #239 – $250.00

1253

Rare German herbal.  Kreuter Buch by Hieronymus Bock 1551 or 1560, Strassburg by W. Rihel.  Pigskin binding, stamped with scenes from Christ’s life, also Kreuter Buch, 1560, clasps missing, title page & first six pages missing.  Book contains 356 woodblock prints, hand colored illustrations of herbs by David Kandel.  Ownership inscriptions inside front cover.  1580, 1686, 1745.  Mid 19th century ownership of Valantin Kimmel of Schuylkill Co., PA w/descent to last owner, Betsy Buchler of Downingtown, PA.  Lot #181.  Kane’s Antiquarian Auction, Pottstown, PA.  The Kimmels appear to be descendants of Jacob Kimmel, a householder at the Ephrata Cloister.  March 18, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #224 – $1,600.00

1256

Rare Lancaster County ledger, account book of Daniel Danner (1803-1881), spinning wheel maker in Manheim, PA.  Ledger spans 1843-1864.  Contains a list of his customers and his production, spinning wheels, winders, turned balusters, bed posts, feet for chests, paint brushed, etc.  Sold at the Sylvia Danner Rupp sale in mid January, 1992 in Manheim.  I bought it from Roy Kulp on June 5, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #409 – $1,000.00

1262a

Extremely rare PA German walnut cradle, 36 5/8”L, 28”H, 19”W (at top of headboard), Germanic corner post & panel construction, scalloped heart cutout in head & footboard, cheese cutter runners w/slight scroll at ends, nicely scalloped pillow board (one missing), original frame for rope spring.  Sulfur inlaid initials AS on footboard, date 1770 inlaid on headboard.  This cradle was included in a household sale held at Kleinfelter’s Auction in Lebanon, purchased by Greg Kramer of Cleona.  Sold to Steve Stills 2 days later.  I purchased it from Steve Still of Elizabethtown July 23, 1992.  Said to be only the second sulphur inlaid cradle recorded.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #399 – $1,550.00

1264

German imprint, Evangelium Nicodemi…Leben Jesu Christi, (Lancaster) 1784.  Cardboard covers, binding cracked.  Ex Libris, Penna. Farm Museum.  July 31, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #264 – $50.00

1267

German imprint, Die “Seybold” Psalmen, printed in Bern, 1780.  Leather binding worn, clasps missing, inscription of Elisabeth Roht 1781 and Charles Frederick Seybold.  Seybold was a schoolmaster, Fraktur artist in Lancaster Co.  Ex Libris, PA Farm Museum, July 31, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #207 – $50.00

1269

German Imprint, folio Bible, printed in Zurich in 1596 by Johannes Wolf.  No title page, clasps missing, several brass corner bosses missing.  Binding has fine tooling.  Was owned by Benjamin Landis (b.1730) who married Anna Schnabele.  Rear flyleaves record the births of their children.  (I am descended from Henry & Barbara.)  This volume is described on p. 87 of D. B. Landis’s Landis Family of Lancaster County printed in 1888.  Anna’s grand?parents, John Schnabele brought this Bible along from Europe in 1717.  Benjamin & Anna were the great, great grandparents of Henry K. & George D. Landis, founders of Landis Valley Museum. The brothers had owned this Bible.  It was previously owned by Henry & George’s uncle & aunt, the Levi S. Reists.  See also #1844.  I lent this Bible to the Heritage Center of Lancaster in April, 1993 for an exhibit on the Landis Brothers, which ran to Nov., 1993.  I also lent it to Landis Valley Museum for exhibit in 2017 and 2018.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #227 – $20,500.00

1272

Amish chair seat cover, 18”x20 1/4”, black corduroy front, decorated w/red stars & green scallops & fleur-de-lis.  Done with wool yarn using a tin pattern (the same pattern as the one my nephew Ricky Hess has).  Lancaster Co., origin.  Black Angus from Mrs. Burdick on Aug. 16, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #482 – $60.00

1275

German imprint, Ausbund, Lancaster by Joseph Ehrenfried, 1815, clasps missing with flyleaf inscription dies liederbuch gehöret mir Elisabeth Zug ano 1817 Lydia E. Peachy, Allensville, Mifflin Co., PA to her daughter Annie R.? Zook.  Horst Auction, lot 1405, Sept. 7, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #242 – $450.00

1280

Misc. items:  15 manuscript letters written to Jacob Bomberger by various persons, one from Herrenhut, Germany dated 1857, most from JF Fruauff, Eugene Fruauff, dated 1862, 1874, 1863, an 1861 letter mentioned the deaths of Mr. & Mrs. John Bomberger from John Frederic Fruehauff, an undated letter from a schoolboy named Freddy, 1860 from Eliza Gottshall, 1859 letter from Maiann Taunschip, Montgomery Co., Ohio.  Also, box of Victorian calling cards, Harnishes, Kreiders, etc.  Lot 1398.  Horst Auction, Sept. 7, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #432 – $35.00

1282

Copy book of Christian Hess, 1832.  This was sold at a household sale (Girvin sale) west of Millersville on Jan. 14, 1983.  I bought it from Kinsey Baker on Dec. 4, 1987.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #261 – $45.00

1285

Rare cotton crib tick.  Brown, neutral and gold check pattern, 41 3/4”L x 39 1/2”W, four ties white w/blue stripe, some small holes and a few rust spots.  Bought at a household sale near Manheim.  I bought it from Marion Robertshaw at York Antique Show on Sept. 7, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #380 – $325.00

1286

Paint decorated softwood blanket chest, overall red sponge decoration, black turned feet, receded molding around the base is yellow as is the lower part of the lid molding.  Measures 49 1/4”L x 22 1/2”D x 25”H.  Till has 2 secret drawers, one has chalk inscription on backboard.  Daniel Nissley 1831, front of chest has decoration of a large heart, white background, with the inscription BENJAMIN GINGRICH 1831 w/ a 6-pointed red & black star below and a pair of black fylfot crosses above.  Heart has a yellow border w/black dot decoration.  Oval receded brass escutcheon w/grab lock & key.  Paint on top is worn.  Said to be of Lancaster County origin.  David Wheatcroft showed me a photo of this chest one year ago & offered it for a price, but I declined.  Chest has butt hinges & some minor damage to top moldings.  I bought it at Horst’s Auction on Sept. 24, 1992.  Chest was sold by I Merle Good who bought it from Wheatcroft.  He bought it from Ed & Carol Bohne.  He sold it to Merle Good who sold it at Horst’s.  In Oct., 1992, a Lancaster City sale had a chest by same decorator made for Peter Gotshall, (dated 1827) the great, great granddaughter says he lived & is buried in East Petersburg, Lancaster Co. Lutheran Cemetery.  Don Herr gave me a public sale listing for Esther Wert in Lititz where this chest was sold in 19__.  He copied the dates for Benj. Gingrich from a funeral card that was then with the chest (b. Apr. 4, 1818-Jan. 8, 1899).  He was the son of Jacob Gingrich & Elizabeth Bomberger (1793-1871) of Warwick Twp.  Don Herr said that Harold Royer of Ephrata bought it at the Wert sale, 22 Spruce St., Lititz sale on July 16, 1977.  Benj. Gingrich was the farmer at the farm operated by Linden Hall until they closed it, 1844-1888.  He is buried at Lititz Moravian Cemetery.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #600 – $2,750.00

1290

Fraktur bookplate removed from the Bible.  Approx. 9”x12 1/4”.  Owned by Lydia Myer (b. Dec. 25, 1808).  I attribute to Abraham Brubacher c. 1825, probably Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.  Executed in red, yellow, blue, green-brown.  Nicely detailed Fraktur lettering, stalk with three tulips at bottom.  Good color, very well done.  Fraktur was found in western PA.  I bought it from Dave Wheatcroft of Boston, MA at the York Antique Show on Nov. 7, 1992.  Lydia married ____ Gingrich.  Daughter made cross-stitch rugs.  See Trish Herr’s rug book.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #408 – $2,100.00

1293

c. 1830 German family Bible of Elizabeth Longenecker w/family records & assorted broadsides, etc.  Late 19th century pansy print.  Brightly colored German print “Paul & Virginae UI” printed Nürnberg.  9 3/8”x 7 1/8”.  Another German print, “Der Neid”  9 7/8”x 7 7/8”, bright colors.  A postcard presented to Matilda Brandt by her teacher, JR Missimer.  Broadside 4 3/8 x10 1/8” “Ein Trost Für Eltern” by ____Hoffer.  English broadside 5”x7 1/4” “Spiritual Hymn, L.M.”.  A black funeral card of Alpheus Brandt d. Feb. 15, 1920.  A printed recipe for “The Celebrated Cream Nectar”.  Small broadside “Ein Neu Jahr” 4 3/8”x 9 1/2” by Joshua Hoffer.  Broadside w/“Ein Trostlied Fur Lehrer” on left & “Spiritual Hymn” on right.  Bought at the Book Haven, 11/12/92.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #358 – $100.00

1297

City view of Zurich c. 1580 by Braun & Hogenburg.  19 1/2”L x 15 1/8”H, copperplate engraving, superb detail, some orange coloration.  On reverse is Latin text concerning Tigurum (Zurich).  Zisske & Kistner Auction, Munich, Germany via James E. Hess, Nov. 13, 1992.  Minor staining, one small dark spot at top left.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #269 – $700.00

1302

Rare Lancaster Co. candle stand, 27 3/8”H, 18 1/4”D, birdcage, tilt top w/ vase turnings, finely executed, three snake feet, top has Holly? inlay in an unusual pattern, 12 rays emanating from small circle, intersecting a tiny inlay along the edge of the table top with swag inlays linking each ray with the next.  Wood is walnut, some minor loss of inlay, old finish.  This table was sold at the household sale of my father’s second cousin, John L. Hess of Mt. Joy on May 6, 1989.  I was the underbidder & Steve Still of Elizabethtown was the purchaser.  The family told me that the piece descended in the Stauffer family of Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. to John L Hess.  They believed it was made by a great, great uncle named Isaac? Stauffer.  Jim Tshudy of Ephrata bought some family records pertaining to this Stauffer line at the sale.  I bought it from Steve Still on Dec. 7, 1992.  Likely made in Manheim.  Likely made for July 5, 1803 marriage of John Stauffer (1774-1864) to Maria Kreider (1767-1816), thence to son Isaac, merchant in Penn Twp.  1800 Septennial Census lists John Stauffer as a joiner in Rapho Twp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #395 – $2,500.00

1303

Wallpaper hat box 15 3/4”L, 11”H, 11 1/2”D.  Cardboard covered with a deep blue paper w/ ivory, brown & white floral decorations, a super bird with crest perched between 2 trees coming loose around the edged and has considerable paper loss in some areas.  Bought at Black Angus from Bernadene Burdick on Dec. 27, 1992.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #370 – $220.00

1304

Fraktur religious writings by Hans Jacob Brubacher.  12 7/8” x 15 7/8”, extremely good colors:  black, red, yellow & green.  Wide yellow band through the center w/pairs of 2 lobed hearts, one upright, one inverted with alternating green and red lobes.  At four corners circles enclosing a star of David, 10 rectangular spaces each contain a psalm.  Some paper loss to 2 green lobes of hearts.  Signed HIBB anno 1799 the 14th of March, also bears names of Johannes Schenck, the owner.  Johannes (c.1757-1836) was the son of Michael Shenk (d. 1782) & Barbara______ of Providence Twp., Lancaster Co.  Johannes married Magdalena Stauffer, a daughter of Johannes Stauffer & Barbara Good.  Johannes Shenk had a son, John (1786-1825), who predeceased him.  His farm went to grandson John M. Shenk (1818-1891) and eventually to his granddaughter, Frances K. Shenk who d. 1992.  Having remained in the Shenk family since 1730, I bought it at the estate sale of France K. Shenk of New Providence on Jan. 23, 1993.  On 1/16/94 I paid Franklin Shores for conservation & encapsulation.  Note:  a 1799 religious text made by HJBB was also sold & was purchased by Ruth Bryson, Quarryville.  It was made for Magdalena, wife of John Schenk.  See #5553.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #246 – $15,500.00

1306

Young girl’s dress, a cotton print, alternating vertical blue stripes and vertical floral? prints, 21 1/4”L, finely pleated at bodice and waist, lace band around neck, ends of sleeves & 2 bands partway up the sleeves, completely hand stitched.  Probably c. 1860.  Buttons or hooks were removed.  Bought at Black Angus from Nan Tshudy.  From Frances K. Shenk Estate, New Providence.  Feb. 13, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #45 – $150.00

1308

Rare Zurich Imprint, Froschauer Bible, 1571, 1st title page missing as well as several pages of the introduction.  Binding is probably late 17th-early 18th century.  Cover detached, clasps missing.  Contains an inscription on the inside cover, recording the birth of Samuel Bär in Adelshofen (Germany) in 1683, also has the names of Johan Bar & Henrich Bar.  Samuel Bear (d. 1745) of Cocalico Twp. m. Anna (Shenk?) who died in 1758 in Martic Twp.  They had no children.  She was apparently a sister of Michael Shenk (d. 1744) in Martic (with whom she likely resided).  The Bible descended in the Shenk family of New Providence until it was sold at the Frances K. Shenk sale on Jan. 22, 1993.  It contained approximately 15 piece of Fraktur that were sold at that sale (including #1304).  On Sept. 2, 2004, I paid Tony Haversack to restore the binding.  Anna Bare’s will, date 1758, wills Bible to brother Michael Shenk.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #226 – $13,000.00

1308a

Tailor’s ledger, H. G. Hogendobler worked in Manheim, Lancaster Co.  Covers 1846-1880.  Records the making of pants, coats, vests, etc.  Cover is worn rawhide.  This was sold at the Sylvia Rupp sale in Manheim last January.  I bought from Roy Kulp on Jan. 8, 1993.  Henry G. Hogendobler (Feb. 3, 1823-Feb. 11, 1908) married Henrietta ______(Dec. 12, 1826-Sept. 21, 1908).  Buried at Fairview Cemetery, Penn Twp.  Burgess of Manheim Boro. in 1869 and 1870.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #382 – $50.00

1311

Stiegel-type painted mug, clear glass, 5”H w/strap handle, white bird perched on a red heart.  1 1/4” crack on front surface, matches a flip glass in my collection.  Bought at the Dutch Town & Country Antique Show.  Feb. 28, 1993.  Previously had been bought out of a household in Manheim about 10 years ago.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #69 – $325.00

1312

Stiegel-type painted mug, 5 1/2”H, perfect condition, clear glass w/strap handle.  Has a white bird with a red wing perched on a yellow stump.  Matches 2 other pieces in my collection:  a mug #458, and a flip #443.  I bought from Greg Kramer at Dutch Town & Country Antique Show.  Feb. 28, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #89 – $1,700.00

1316

Fraktur bookplate pasted inside the rear cover of an 1820 Lancaster Unpartheyisches Gesang Buch, front cover loose.  Bookplate for Barbara Martin in 1823, beautifully executed in red, yellow, black, and green-brown inks.  Has some staining.  At the top is an elaborate star motif. Below that are vines forming a heart that contains the ownership inscription.  At the bottom are 2 birds perched on a floral spray.  This piece was drawn by the artist I’ve dubbed the “Weaverland Artist”.  Papers for Birth Days calls him Samuel E. Weaver.  There was a similar bookplate included in the Canadian exhibit “Changes in Latitude”.  See From Penna. to Waterloo, plate 32.  Greg Kramer bought this book from Fred Koch.  It came out of his late father, William Koch’s, collection.  I bought it from Greg Kramer on Apr. 4, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #237 – $2,350.00

1317

Extremely rare Fraktur liebesbrief by John Zink, a Lancaster County artist, c. 1830.  8”W x 10”H, executed in water colors:  orange, yellow, green, black, light blue & dark blue.  The center portion is a love letter printed in German captioned Mein Schatz.  On the right is a male figure in a top hat, a dark blue coat w/tails, light blue pants and a red & yellow striped shirt.  Below that is a vase of flowers.  On the left a female figure w/a broad cap w/blue ties.  A wonderfully detailed dress in vertical alternating orange & yellow stripes w/trailing floral vines in each stripe.  She is wearing a necklace & carrying a muff.  Below is a vase of flowers.  The Fraktur is in four pieces having torn along the folds.  The right side has numerous tears w/pieces folded back, a sizable piece is missing along the top left porting including the top of the woman’s head.  This Fraktur was sold at Barr’s Antique Auction near Renninger’s some weeks ago.  It was purchased in a box lot for $6.  Alex Bostelle saw the buyer unfold it & purchased it.  He then sold it to Bill Hauckes of Renninger’s  who sold it to Greg Kramer.  I bought it on April 4, 1993.  On 1/17/94 I paid Franklin Shores for conservation & encapsulation of this piece.  On 1/9/94, I bought a tiger maple frame from Russ Bear at Renningers & used it to frame this piece (8”x10”).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #326 – $1,850.00

1318

Copper plate engraving, “Berna Metropolis Nuithoniae”.  A bird’s eye view of the city of Bern, Switzerland.  Removed from Newe Archontologia Cosmica, printed in 1646. 21 3/4”L x 12 1/2” W, has been cleaned.  One minor repair along upper right border.  Fine condition, nicely detailed.  Lot #5414 in Zisske & Kistner Auction in Munich, Germany.  Purchased via James E. Hess on April 26, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #271 – $700.00

1319

Fine Mennonite Sampler.  14 7/8”W x 17”H mirrored sampler done in wool thread, in several shades of blue green, red, pink, white, violet, gold, black, maroon & yellow.  Tightly composed, motifs are bird trees, tulip trees, birds, roosters, deer, sailing ships, trees, stars, crowns, urns, pitchers, decanters, wine glasses, candlesticks and a Berlin floral motif.  Some thread loss.  Piece has been mounted in a conservation mounting.  Inscribed “Elizabeth Mellinger, 1843”.  Elizabeth was born on March 6, 1825 on the Benedict Mellinger homestead in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co.  She died March 26, 1890 and is buried in the Mountville Cemetery.  She married Nov. 9, 1849 Lemuel S. Garber (b. March 9, 1828-d.May 4, 1901/May 1894) son of Jacob B. Garber & Susan Stauffer, who lived on the Garber homestead in W. Hempfield Twp. (SE corner of Prospect Rd. & Rt. 462).  Piece descended to only son Israel Garber (b. July 27, 1855), then to his son Harry S. Garber (1885-1937) thence to son Harry W. Garber (1911-1972) who married Florence Rieker.  Sold at the estate sale of Florence R. Garber of Race Ave., Lancaster on Oct. 10, 1992.  (Mrs. Garber was a music teacher when I was in elementary school at M.J. Brecht.)  Trish Herr bought it at the sale.  I bought it from Trish on May 23, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #317 – $2,250.00

1322

Printed Taufschein, Harrisburg, Moser u. Peters, 1827.  Fat angel type records birth of Magdalena Wittmer in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co. on April 15, 1780.  (She was the maiden sister of my great, great, great, great grandmother, Ann Witmer who married Abraham Hess).  Horst’s Auction Center, Aug. 7, 1993.  Lot #604.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #95 – $85.00

1326

Tiny Fraktur drawing by Hans Jacob Brubacher, 1 7/8”W x 2 3/4”H.  In the center a red heart w/ a tulip sprouting from it, a green wash surrounds the heart, the border is red.  The inscription above the heart reads:  Anno 1769 HIBB.  The inscription within the heart reads “Das ist meines hertzens freude das ich mich zu gott halte vor mich Christian Kündig 1769 7 mertz”.  Below the heart “Gott allein (die) eh(re).”  Lower corner of piece is missing.  Came out of the late Bill Koch’s collection.  I bought from Ron Trauger for some money & traded the small floral drawing 1033 #5.  I bought on March 30, 1990.  Traded to Ron Trauger at Horst’s Auction on Sept. 4, 1993.  Note:  I own another small HJBB piece made for a Christian Kündig in 1765.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #214 – $550.00

1329

Pieced & appliquéd privy bag, 19 1/2”x 19 1/2”.  Solid orange background, beige diamond in center contained a pieced flower basket w/ a flower springing  out of it.  Bordered by a sawtooth border in maroon colored fabric.  Dark green fabric on rear, hanging tabs are green striped opening into bag on right, torn open wider from use.  Shows some pin holes and wear.  Bought at the York Show on Nov. 5, 1993 from Eugene Rappaport of Millersville.  He explains that he bought it at a horse-and-buggy Mennonite sale in Farmersville, Lancaster Co.  (Sandy Hardican, Lititz, confirmed it.  He underbid it at a sale last summer.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #542 – $975.00

1330

Paint decorated picture frame for 13”x16” glass size, softwood frame w/an orange mottled finish, c. 1840-50.  Bought at the Lititz Antique Show from School House Farm Antiques, New Holland on Nov. 6, 1993.  I used it to frame the printed Reading Haus Segen that descended in my Stoner family.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #85 – $150.00

1332

German Family Bible with the family records of my great grandparents, Aaron H. & Barbara Ann (Risser) Hess.  I also found a note inside written by Henry Hess, Jr. in 1852 (my great, great grandfather).  Undated folio Bible, c. 1870, printed in Phila. by Schäfer and Koradi, clasps missing.  It was owned by Irene H. Witmer, a first cousin of my father.  She recently died.  Her cousin, Sam H. Shenk had the Bible in his possession & had earlier discussed giving the Bible to me.  He brought it to my home on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 28, 1993.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #360 – $130.00

1333

Tiger maple picture frame, 8”x10” glass size with 1 5/16” frame width, early 19th  century but size reduced and corners nailed with wire nails.  Russel Bear, Renningers Market.  Jan. 9, 1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #528 – $575.00

1335

Copy book-account book of John S.? Gisch.  Copy book portion c. 1820, Accounts 1830-1839.  Gish was a farmer, teamster & limekiln owner living in the Maytown/Maretta area of Lancaster Co.  Includes accounts of selling clay to “King the Pottor Matown” & “Shriner Potter Matown”.  Roy Kulp bought from Isaac Kulp about 1986.  I bought from Roy Kulp on Feb. 14, 1994.  Note:  John S. Gish (b. c. 1803) appears in the 1850 census, W. Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., with wife Ann (b. c. 1811) & 5 children.  A farmer, owning $4,000 in real estate.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #407 – $80.00

1337

Decorated towel, Elizabeth Zug 1854, 16 3/4”W x 56”L, stitched w/red cotton & gold silk thread, designs include hearts, stars, bird tree, floral devices.  There is a small drawn panel inserted across the middle of the towel.  Tabs are missing, some small holes & fading.  This towel is incredibly similar to my Sarah Eby 1854 towel.  Both have the star with the hand towel inscription.  See #802H.  Both are the same width & appear to have been cut from the same piece of linen.  I’m certain that Elizabeth Zug is the Elizabeth Zug (1834-1898) who married Henry B. Witmer on Oct. 5, 1854.  She was the daughter of Benjamin Zug (1802-1886) who married Eliz. Ruhl.  Benjamin was a deacon in the White Oak Church of the Brethren & lived in Rapho Twp. 1 mile west of Mastersonville.  Benj. was the son of Joseph Zug (1770-1821) m. Barbara Eby.  They lived on the Ulrich Zug homestead in Penn Twp., Lancaster Co.  Traded by Tom Conrad, Columbus, OH for Catharine Kurtz towel (#776).  Tom bought it at Ron Pook sale in Downingtown last summer.  Feb. 26, 1994.  Note:  I have discovered that Elizabeth Zug (1834-1898) is a first cousin to Sarah Eby (1840-   ).  They were both nieces of Andrew Zug (1795-1824) & John Zug (1797-1876) of Penn Twp., Lancaster Co.  I own an account book from each man.  See 1309 & 1310.  Exhibited at the Renfrew Museum. Waynesboro, PA, April-Nov. 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #88 – $180.00

1338

Miniature Chippendale Chest.  16 1/2”L x 11”D x 10 3/4”H dovetailed softwood with molded bracket base.  Simple strap hinges & oval brass escutcheon, orange over cream graining w/black lid molding & base.  Some loss of height to feet.  Has a pencil inscription on the back:  Benjamin E. Reist, East Hempfield Twp.   On the bottom is a pencil date 1884 & a number of incised stamps AEZREIST.  The chest dates c. 1810 and appears to have been given to Abraham C. Reist (1798-1884) likely by his parents Abraham (1770-1852) mar. Esther Cassel (1778-1838).  They lived on the Reist homestead in Penn Twp. south of Manheim.  The stamp may refer to grandparents Abraham Reist (1737-1813) mar. Eliz. Kauffman and Eliz. Metz.  Their sulfur inlaid Schrank is owned by the Heritage Center of Lancaster dated 1775.  Upon the death of Abraham C. Reist in 1884, it passed to son Benjamin Eby Reist (1834-1910).  He was the toll keeper on the Manheim Pike and lived on the right just north of Delp Rd.  Benj. married Rebecca H. Gochnour (1840-1893).  It was next owned by Benjamin F. G. Reist (b. 1871) who married Kathryn Miller.  By 1906 they were living at 3506 Germantown Ave., Phila.  Note:  a 1942 Philadelphia newspaper was used to line the bottom.  I purchased it from Greg Kramer at Renningers on Feb. 27, 1994.  It was sold on the Bill Koch Estate sale at Horst’s on Feb. 26.  Note:  Abraham C. Reist was the eldest brother of my great, great, great grandmother, Anna Reist, who married Rev. Jacob Hershey.  Their daughter, Hettie Hershey, married Henry Hess.  See #1579, 1660, 2067, 2902  Benjamin E. & Rebecca are buried at Kreider’s Church of the Brethren, Penn Twp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #473 – $2,300.00

1339

Homespun all wool petticoat, 33”L, dark blue & rust colored plaid fabric, brown binding around waist, some damage at waist band, repaired with blue plaid fabric & tying strings.  I bought at South Pointe Antiques (from Richard Flanders Smith) Mar. 6, 1994

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #105 – $140.00

1341

Fraktur Vorschrift, 12 1/2”W x 7 7/8”H, wove paper.  Brightly colored in blue, green, yellow & brown inks.  Fraktur capitals across the top w/bird & floral decorations.  Tree in lower right, has a pair of birds with a pair of flowers beneath.  Inscribed for David Weber, Lancaster County, Feb. 28, 1852.  No tears, in matching frame.  Overall format undoubtedly inspired by Christian Alsdorf.  Four small tears, reinforced on rear with scotch tape.  In dark, heavily molded frame.  Piece is in same hand as the 1843 Elizabeth Weber Vorscrift #960 in the Free Public Library publication.  Undoubtedly, the work of a schoolmaster who taught among the Pike or Stauffer Mennonites in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.  Color & feeling is somewhat similar to the 1840 piece by Frederick Lineback in my collection.  Bought from Greg Kramer March 24, 1994.  In May, 1995, I bought a similar Vorschrift by the same hand signed David Weaver (1843)  See #1375 & 1340.  David S. Weaver (1818-1884), son of Michael & Catherine (Stauffer) Weber, deacon (1867) in the Rissler Church.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #506 – $3,000.00

1344

Penna. German Sampler, 11 7/8” x 11 7/8” w/fringe on four sides, inscribed AH 1820.  Designs executed in silk cross-stitch:  beige, gold, blue, black, & off-white threads.  Upper case alphabet on upper left.  Lower case German alphabet on upper right.  Balanced random designs.  At two upper corners are sewing cushion motifs, a sewing basket in the center.  Below that, the OEHBDDE motif.  Around that are various floral motifs, a ewer, bird trees & corner motifs at both lower corners, also a large ewer with an open lid & a flower sprouting from it.  It is in excellent condition.  This sampler is closely related to the miniature sampler sold at Gertrude (Kreider) Huber sale Jan. 14, 1983 in Willow Street, Lancaster Co.  Gertrude is either a sister or first cousin of Florence Sensenig of Lancaster who owned these samplers.  The miniature sampler (figure 6-1 in Samplers of the Penna. Germans) is owned by Eugene & Vera Charles.  Every motif, including the same alphabets found on the undated miniature sampler, is found on this 1820 sampler.  I bought at Conestoga Auction on March 30, 1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #548 – $2,050.00

1345

Leather bound ledger, large size inscribed on front cover:  Ledger BB HC HC 3/M.  Account book of a miller, identity unknown.  A number of names appearing were Lancaster Boro residents;  two other individuals are identified by (Stumptown)/New Danville which might suggest a location south of the city.  About 250 pages, date 1831-1834.  The last 20 pages date 1861-1864.  Appear to have been kept by a tailor in the New Holland area.  Black Angus Antiques, Lost Acres Antiques, April 9, 1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #416 – $25.00

1346

Paint decorated blanket chest, softwood w/turned feet, 49 1/2”L x 25 1/2”H x 23”D, overall blue-green stamped star in circle decoration, stamp about 2 1/2” in diameter.  Feet, base molding & lid molding are painted red.  Paint has considerable wear.  Rare color and decoration.  Was sold at Horst’s Auction last Wed.  Bought from Greg Kramer May 4, 1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #494 – $775.00

1347

Decorated towel, 54 1/2”L x 19 1/2”W, homespun linen, hanging tabs missing.  Sewn in silk & cotton threads.  Inscribed “Catharine Rupp 1831”.  The crown along the bottom edge has the initials “fr” for Fianna Rupp, the maker of the towel.  Top flap is decorated with an undulating floral vine.  Below that is a tree motif in the center flanked by stars.  At either edge is a floral basket flanked by 2 small birds;  2 rows of smaller motifs are located farther down the towel.  At the bottom is a simple drawn panel.  Fianna S. Rupp’s sampler appears on p. 260 of Samplers of Penna. Germans.  She was the great grandmother of the late Mae G. H. Brenneman of Neffsville.  Horst’s Auction, May 4, 1994.  See 2nd towel by Fianna Rupp (#1800).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #348 – $325.00

1348

Fraktur Geburtschein by Samuel Bentz, “the Mount Pleasant artist”.  8”W x 10”H.  Birth record of Feyanna Rupp, daughter of Johannes Rupp & Catharina (Scha/effer) born Feb. 19, 1820.  Piece is date May 3, 1825 in lower margin.  Format is a large arch w/ a striped urn at the base.  In the center is the text.  Under the crest of the arch is a handleless urn.  Above the arch are three more urns.  The border has alternating black & buff arched panels with floral designs on the buff areas.  Colors consist of buff, green w/red & black predominating.  This was pictured in Der Reggebage, Vol 20, 1986 on p. 38.  Was also owned by Mae Brenneman.  I bought it from Greg Kramer on May 20.  He bought it at Horst’s May 19.  Piece has some staining, mounted in a reeded frame w/corner blocks, may be original.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #423 – $5,600.00

1349

Penna. German sampler, 13”W x 15 3/4”H, silk thread on homespun linen.  Balanced sampler, alphabet on top followed by “Anna Burkholder”, the larger scale alphabet.  Below that in center is a German text which translates, “The cloth is my field on which I can work, the needle is my plow by which I work beautifully and cleverly.  The thread is the line on which I sow finely.  This cloth belongs to me Anna Burkholder, made in the year of our Lord”.  Nineteen additional stitched motifs fill the rest of the sampler.  There is a needlework line along the border.  All four sides are fringed.  Very rare & fine.  Some mottled staining to the fabric.  A note came with it:  “Purchased in 1937 from Hattie Osborne – Hattie Elder Baines – Harrisburg, PA”  An earlier inscription removed from the backing of the frame it was found in says, “this is for Mrs. Charley Hippenstweel or her dauther, this sampler was made in 1837.”  Tom Conrad bought it at Garth’s Auction in Ohio.  I bought from Tom at the Scott Sale on June 12, 1994.  Tandy Hersh studied the motifs and says they relate closely to the Warwick Twp. group of textiles.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #213 – $975.00

1353

Decorated hand towel, 18”W x 62 1/2”L, inscribed Susanna Brubacher Bin Ich Tenant Im Himmel ist mein vaterland 1836.  Piece is stitched in red & blue cotton thread & some gold-brown silk thread.  Top flap decorated with stars, heart, tulip, etc.  Below that is the date and inscription flanked by 2 large bird trees.  Below them are the letters FKPOQ  WXYZ (the remaining letters of the alphabet not used in the text).  Below text is a very large bird tree with 2 women on the branches.  Flanking that are 2 EDEL HERZ motifs.  Below that in the lower left is another text, “ Hier bist du in der welt win Gast ein Fremdling und ein Wandrer wan du kuvz Haus Gehalten hast so erbt den gut ein Anrer”.  To the right is a tulip tree motif, below a pair of flower baskets, two more rows of motifs below w/ 2 fringes.  Right hanging loop is torn.  Bought from Don & Trish Herr at the Lititz Antique Show on July 1, 1994.  Trish bought them at the June Americana Sale at Sotheby’s in New York.  The lot was from the collection of George Horace Lorimer.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #316 – $925.00

1355

Ladder back chair, 3 graduated rungs with high arches, acorn finials, 37 5/8”H, old worn, red varnish finish owned by Mrs. Rohrer’s cousin.  Descended in the Bachman & Lehman families of Lancaster Co.  Lili Rohrer sale, July 16,1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #398 – $65.00

1356

Ladder back chair, 18th century, 5 graduated rungs, arched top & bottom, knob finials, 40 1/4”H.  In an old restoration, all legs were extended 6” & bottom rungs likely replaced.  Descended in the Bachman & Lehman families of Lancaster Co.  Lili Rohrer sale, July 16,1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #398 – $65.00

1357

Fraktur birth record for Catarina Landis.  7 3/8”W x 8 1/8”H in green frame.  Records birth of Catharina Landis on March 24, 1831.  It was probably done in Lampeter Twp.  Bears close relationship to the work of Christian Hartman.  See PA German Fraktur, the Free Library Collection plate 187-189.  The birth record is surrounded by leaf & floral sprays in green, orange, yellow, blue and lavender water colors.  Some minor tears w/tape on reverse.  Greg Kramer bought at a household in Lebanon, PA.  I bought from Greg at Renningers on Sept. 17, 1994.  Note:  Another birth record for Catarina was purchased by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society in April, 1996.  I believe Catherina is the artist.  A third birth record is owned by Russ & Corinne Earnest in 1996.  Catherine L. Landis (March 24, 1831-April 16, 1900), daughter of Christian S. Landis & Mary R. Landis of E. Lampeter Twp. married Christian S. Risser (May 27, 1825-May 20, 1910).  He was a preacher & bishop in the Hammer Creek Mennonite District.  Both are buried at Hammer Creek.  I bought Catherine’s sampler in May, 1995;  see #1380.  Exhibited at the Lancaster Heritage Center, April-Dec., 1999.  “Arts of the Mennonites”.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #39 – $2,050.00

1359

Watercolor landscape about 10”W x 7”H entitled, “A View of Warwick, Apr. 4th, 1816”  The piece was offered on Christie’s Americana Sale in NY on Oct. 21, 1994, pictured as lot #8.  The lot went unsold.  I negotiated a phone purchase the following week.  The watercolor depicts a large house w/ outbuildings in the center, a brick house to the right connected by a picket fence.  To the left is a roadway with a stage coach chased by a dog and a Conestoga wagon farther up the road passing another house.  An inscription on the reverse reads, “Mr. JJ Albright’s father leaving Warwick Apr. 14, 1816.  His daughters Mary & Susan remained.  Their destination was Nazareth, PA.  In the distance is seen the wagon containing their household effects.  Mr. Joseph J. Albright was born in the red house seen at right, then afterwards moved into the house on the corner.  Presented to Maria by Jennie Apr. 3, 1890.”  My research indicated that the scene is the corner of N. Main St. (Rt. 501) & Lincoln Ave. in Lititz.  Both houses still remain.  The large house is on the corner & is occupied by Myers Photography Shop.  John Henry Albright (1775-1845) was the gunsmith at Lititz.  About 1798, he moved to Franklin Co., PA, then on to Guadenhutten, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.  Ill health forced him to return to Lititz by 1810 where 3 children, including Joseph Jacob (Sept. 23, 1811-June 12, 1888) were born.  At this time, Henry was apparently operating a general store in the larger house.  By 1814, he was on the tax rolls in Upper Nazareth Twp., Northampton County, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #249 – $575.00

1360

Tin cookie cutter, horse, backplate 8”L x 7”H x 3/4”deep.  Graceful walking form, backplate sculptured to follow form, heavy tin.  Sandy Hardican bought it from an old lady in Manheim who is moving to a retirement home.  It and a bird cutter descended in her family.  Sandy pried it off her kitchen wall with a spatula.  Bought from Sandy (H. B. Hardican), Lititz, PA on Dec. 28, 1994.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #16 – $500.00

1362

Fraktur floral drawing, 3 3/8”W x 5 5/8”H.  Drawing of vase with sprays of flowers, double-lined ink border.  Green, yellow, red, orange, pale blue & pink watercolors, some color loss due to flaking.  The piece was drawn by the same artist that executed my 1832 Susanna Landis bookplate, item #926, also drew figure 56 in “The Gift is Small the Love is Great”.  He worked in E. Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co. and was heavily influenced by schoolmaster Abraham Brubacher (1760-1831).  Bought at Renningers from Steven Still on Feb. 5, 1995.  Likely by Abraham’s sons, Abraham, Jr. or Tobias Brubaker.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #412 – $4,500.00

1368

Ledger, 1902-1908, for an unknown person providing an unknown service, likely residing on Vine St. in Lancaster City, frequently paying car fare to Lititz.  On p. 159, he received $14 from Jonas Hess (Preacher Jonas H. Hess in whose farmhouse I reside.)  Spine is scotch-taped.  Bought at a Dealer’s Co-Op in Naples, FL on Feb. 24, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #395 – $95.00

1370

Tin bread box, 13 1/4”L x 11 1/4”D x 10 1/2”H, handles on both ends, roll lid w/porcelain knob, some pin holes on bottom.  Overall black japanning.  Paint decoration on lid consists of two parrots, salmon body w/gold wings & black spots seated on twigs w/ a weeping branch above each bird.  The design has a remarkable resemblance to the double parrot motifs used by Amish artists, Elizabeth Beiler, Henry Lapp & Barbara Ebersol on paper drawings and Rebecca Lapp in counted cross-stitch.  I believe the piece is surely of Amish origin.  On the bottom are stickers of Opfer Auction.  Richard Opfer Auct. is based in Timonium, MD.  It was apparently bought in that area.  Decoration appears to be old, the piece was coated with cooking grease when I bought it at Covered Bridge Antiques on Rt. 272, near Ephrata on March 3, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #504 – $240.00

1372

Amish sampler, 10 3/4”W x 13”H signed Anna Rickenbach 1807.  Currently, it is the earliest known Amish sampler.  The Rickenbachs lived in the Amish settlement north of Reading, Berks Co., PA.  Anna is probably the Anna Rickenbach (b. 1785), daughter of Jacob & Barbara (Hertzler) Rickenbach of Bern Twp., Berks Co.  Anna married Jacob F. Yoder and lived in Upper Bern Twp.  Sampler stitched in cotton & silk threads, pale & medium blues, gold, brown, black & lots of red.  Has upper case alphabet at top.  Her name, date, initials AN RB, has about 40 designs, mostly floral, heart, star, crowns.  It is a random style, completely filled.  Fine condition except for a little fraying in the lower left corner.  It is pictured in Samplers of the Penna. Germans by Tandy Hersh, figure 4-77, p. 186.  I bought it at Fred Weiser’s place from William Mayer whose late wife, Heidi, had owned it for many years.  Her mother had purchased it from Fred a long time ago.  Fred bought it from Katie Peters, Ephrata, an antique dealer.  I bought it on March 27, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #212 – $2,050.00

1377

“Yankee” mantle clock, by E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forrestville, Conn.  Sold by Zahm & Jackson, Lancaster.  Mahogany veneered case.  16 5/8”W x 32”H.  Reverse painting on upper door of eagle & shield.  Lower door has a street scene from Lancaster City, the corner of Chestnut & N. Queen looking south to the square w/the old courthouse in the center.  A Conestoga wagon & a locomotive are in the foreground, c. 1840.  Clock is in running condition.  Has pencil inscription inside upper door PT Glen, Neffsville, PA 1897.  Bought at Horst’s Auction, catalog #1115 on May 29, 1995.  Michael Zahm (1811-1883), a jeweler, joined with John W. Jackson in 1845 and opened in the first block, west side of N. Queen St.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #602 – $110.00

1380

Lancaster Co. Mennonite sampler.  Mirror image, 17 1/2” x 17 1/2” inscribed “CL 1847 ML Catharine Landis worked this sambler in the 16th year of her age in the year of our Lord” with initials LL AL EL CL IL EL around border.  Strawberry border w/ Berlin vase motif surmounted by 2 birds, a pair of lions on left & right, a rooster & various floral designs on each side.  Stitched in wool thread:  green, red, blue, white, peach pink.  Some very minor thread loss.  Appears to be in original cherry frame.  Pencil inscription on back “Chas. Scheimer glass cracked.”  Needleworker is Catharine L. Landis (March 24, 1831-Apr. 16, 1900) of E. Lampeter Twp., daughter of Christian S. & Mary R. (Landis) Landis, a granddaughter of “Brick” John Landis and “Swamp” Henry Landis.  Katie Landis married Christian S. Risser (May 30, 1825-May 20, 1910), a first cousin of my great, great grandfather, Preacher John H. Risser.  Christian was a preacher & bishop at Hammer Creek Mennonite.  Both are buried at Hammer Creek.  Their daughter,   Mary L. Risser, married Eli H. Hess (Apr. 23, 1858-June 25, 1926).  He was my great, great uncle.  I bought Catharina Landis’ Fraktur birth record last year.  See #1357.  I bought this sampler at Conestoga Auction on May 29, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #541 – $1,900.00

1381

Wrought iron trivet? to support spits on hearth, 3 legged w/iron knob.  10 1/4”L, 3 3/4”W, 2 1/2”H.  Long bar has a series of notches w/punch decoration.  T piece has punch work & file decoration w/leg terminating in a hanging hook.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, who bought it from a collector in NYC.  June 3, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #144 – $70.00

1382

Fraktur birth record, 8”W x 10”, by Carl Fredrick Sëybold for Maria Hostetter born in Lancaster Twp., Lancaster Co. on May 5, 1820, daughter of Jacob Hostetter & Catherine Neff.  Striped columns on left & right with globe on top connected by an arch of flowers.  Heart in center formed with floral wreath done in blue, yellow, green & brown water colors.  Piece is torn in half at center fold.  Steve Still bought it at a Howard Shaub sale this week.  He sold it to Greg Kramer.  I bought it from Greg at Renningers on June 11, 1995.  See also #1267, 1382, 1247.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #528 – $575.00

1386

Lancaster County tapered one leg drawer stand, softwood, old medium green paint over red.  Drawer with beaded edge, top & bottom.  Paint quite worn.  Top, 24 1/2”L x 20”D, has a badly pitted area.  Nicely proportioned form.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Aug. 28, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #392 – $475.00

1389

Stiegel type, strap-handled mug, 4 7/8”H.  White bird w/green wing on a yellow stump w/floral sprays, pattern matches 4 other pieces in my collection, but his one is an unusual color variation.  Bought at Renningers from Greg Kramer.  Chip on top edge & badly cracked, tape residue on the interior.  Bought  Aug. 6, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #558 – $240.00

1395

Decorated homespun linen towel, 17”W x 62”L.  Pattern woven towel with small plain linen panel at the top, decorated with three flower pot motifs, 2 -8-pointed stars, 1832, Anna Becker.  Done in red cotton & golden silk floss.  At the bottom is a simple drawn work paned with a vine design and the initials AB.  Anna or Nancy Becker (b. Nov. 14, 1816-Aug. 27, 1893) was the daughter of Henry & Susan (Bucher) Becker.  Anna is a first cousin of my great, great, great grandfather, Joseph Bucher (b. 1820).  On Oct. 10, 1836, she married Jacob Hess (Dec. 5, 1815-July 2, 1850).  He was born in this house and would be my great, great, great uncle.  They owned & operated the mill in front of my house & built the brick house across the street.  Jacob is buried in the Hess Family Cemetery next door.  Bought at Murry’s Auction, Lititz.  Sept. 16, 1995, consignor 16-22, Mrs. Enos (Elizabeth) Graybill Good of New Haven Drive, Lititz.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #320 – $120.0

1398

Lancaster County quilt, 78”W x 76”L.  Sawtooth diamond in square with three sawtooth borders.  Pink patterned fabric & yellow patterned fabric.  Some minor stains, crisp.  Finely quilted.  Center diamond is embroidered ABB 1884 in gold thread.  It was sold at an auction at 205 N. Main St., Manheim, PA on July 8, 1995 for Rufus G. & Mabel (Bollinger) Gibble.  They were members of White Oak Church of the Brethren.  Rufus died Sept. 28, 1995 at age 87.  I bought the quilt from Jean Cook, Lititz, on Sept. 30, 1995.  Mabel Witters Bollinger was born July 17, 1912 in Ephrata Twp., the daughter of Andrew B. Bollinger (ABB) (May 16, 1867-Dec. 13, 1927) married Anna K. Witters (April 7, 1871-Sept. 19, 1922).  Both are buried at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren.  Andrew was the son of Benjamin Bollinger (May 15, 1839-Oct. 28, 1906) married Fannie Brubaker (D-110 in Brubaker Gen.) (July 3, 1843-Aug. 16, 1935), daughter of John G. & Catherine (Hackman) Brubaker.  Benjamin & Fannie lived in Ephrata Twp. on a farm south of Lincoln Rd, just west of the intersection with Buch Mill Rd.  Both buried at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren.  It appears likely that the quilt was made by Fannie (Brubaker) Bollinger (1843-1935) in 1884 for her 17 year old son, Andrew B. Bollinger (1867-1927)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #391 – $625.00

1399

Homespun linen chest cover? for empire side table.  47”L x 23”W, fringed on three sides, tiny drawn-work band behind fringe.  Rear edge is selvage.  Along the front edge in center are the initials J N, along the right edge are the initials S N 1843.  Stitched in red & blue thread.  I bought on Oct. 1, 1995 from VT Nailor, Brickerville at the Black Angus.  Her picker bought it out of a house in Lancaster Co., PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #195 – $30.00

1400

Two articles of children’s clothes.
1.  Child’s dress, deep blue fabric w/ red trim, 20”L worn by Jennie M. Gamble at the age of 2 or 3.  Has hooks at collar.  Excellent condition.
2.  Child’s dress, pink calico (infant’s gown) w/ white lace trim.  30 1/2”L.  Excellent condition.  Worn by Jennie M. Gamble (b. 1902)
I bought from Nan Tshudy at Renningers on Oct. 8, 1995.  Nan bought them at the sale of Mrs. Jennie M. Charles of 2 Montrose Ave., Bausman, Lancaster Co. on Oct. 7, 1995.  She is the mother of Eugene Charles, antique dealer at Oyster Point.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #112 – $55.00

1401

Piece of brown check homespun fabric, 16” x 17 1/2”, fringed all sides, some wear & fading.  Bought at White Horse Antique Market, Mt. Joy, PA on Oct. 12, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #288 – $120.00

1402

Handmade hickory broom.  11 3/4” broom w/36” handle.  Broom peeled down made from one piece of wood.  Some deterioration on outside of surface of broom.  The lady whose booth it was in, Fern Ney, said that it came from her mother’s summer kitchen on a farm at Kempton near Hamburg, Berks Co., PA.  Bought at the White Horse Antiques Market, Mt. Joy on Oct. 12, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #372 – $1,150.00

1403

Oval rye straw sewing basket.  12 3/4”L x 8 1/4”W x 4 “H.  Has considerable wear.  Two handles broken off, but chip carved ends remain attached.  Interior is lined with a piece of fabric, a pin cushion w/needles attached at one end and a piece of fabric for needles attached at the other end.  Contents include a piece of beeswax.  Four pieces of hand-loomed tape, one length of brown & white, one length of narrow tape in blue & white, another narrow piece in lighter blue & white, and the longest piece, a broad tape with medium brown & white interior & medium blue edging, also included a strawberry for sharpening needles.  Bought at the sale of Catherine Hurst Geissinger, a first cousin of my grandfather, Reuben Horst.  She says that she used it for many years. I bought at Kathryn’s sale on Rock Rd. on Oct. 28, 1995.  I saw an identical one at a household sale in Brunnerville in May, 1996 -had one handle intact.  Basket made in Ephrata area.  See #1466, 1815.  Probably owned by her mother, Lydia (Martin) Hurst.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #278 – $270.00

1405

1.  Zion’s Harfe, printed in Doylestown in 1848, has brass clasps, rear cover re-attached.  Has German script inscription for Catharina B. Fried Feb. 20, 1865.  Also, an inscription by Amos S. Horst, my great uncle.
3.  Swinton’s 4th reader, 1883.  Has red & brown ink flourishes.  Birds & floral drawing by Noah W. Horst dated 1888 &89.  Noah (b. 1877-d.1964) was the brother of my great grandfather, Reuben W. Horst.  Noah was a Mennonite preacher in the Hammer Creek District.  Bought Oct. 28, 1995.  Note:  Inscriptions for his brother, Weaver Horst, are inside the back cover.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #351 – $160.00

1406

Appliquéd pillow case or chair cushion, 17” x 17 1/2”, open along one side.  White cotton backing with large floral motif in red calico appliquéd on one side.  On the other side is the same motif in a green calico.  One hole on the green fabric.   Piece likely dates c. 1850-1870.  Kathryn says it comes from her family.  Likely made either by Grandmother Lydia Weaver Horst (1842-1880) or Mrs. Tobias W. Martin (Mary W. Zimmerman) (1853-1902).  Bought at Kathryn Hurst Geissinger sale on Oct. 28, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #486 – $100.00

1407

Piece of pattern woven white homespun, 12” x 17 1/2”, basket weave pattern in interior.  Has 1 1/4” border pattern on all four sides.  One corner has the single initial F in red cross-stitch.  Purpose of cloth unknown.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, about Oct. 14, 1995.  Alan Keyser says it was fringed & must be a tablecloth for a doll table.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #195 – $30.00

1408

Homespun woolen blanket-coverlet.  71”W x 97”L, center-seamed, plaid pattern w/6 1/2” repeat.  The colors are orange-rust, deep blue, & light blue-green.  Sides selvedged.  Top & bottom sewn, never had fringes.  Has some small holes.  Beautiful fabric.  Bought from Nan Tshudy at Black Angus on Oct. 29, 1995.  She bought it at Mabel Achey sale at 33 Sunset Ave., Ephrata, on Oct. 28, 1995.  Note:  Mabel Achey died on Oct. 28, 1995.  She & husband George lived on an old homestead in Clay Twp., Lancaster Co. until it was demolished for Project 70 in 1966.  Born in Schaefferstown, the daughter of Clayton B. & Mary (Hett) Walter.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #100 – $55.00

1409

Homespun linen tick, c.1830’s, blue & white plaid pattern with 4 blue & white hand loomed tapes.  Initialed EB in red cross-stitch.  Center seamed with plain white linen back.  60”W x 82”L.  Mint condition.  It was sold at Horst Auction Center from the estate of Lottie Bard McVey of Ephrata, mother of the late artist, Jay McVey.  I bought from Nan Tshudy, picked it up at the York tailgate show on Nov. 3, 1995.  Lottie was daughter of Wilson Bard (1852-  ) and Lizzie Keller (1853-  ).  Lizzie was the daughter of Michael Keller (1819-1911) & Elizabeth Bollinger (1822-1919) of Elizabeth Twp.  Belonged to Lottie’s maternal grandmother, Eliz. Bollinger (1822-1919) who married Oct. 8, 1840.  She was daughter of Benjamin Bollinger & Cath. Nissley of Elizabeth Twp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #384 – $250.00

1410

Rare, signed checkerboard, 12 1/2” x 12 1/2”.  Overall, yellow-mustard color, alternating blocks are deep blue w/ a 5-pointed red star painted over the blue.  Inscribed on the reverse, HD Killheffer Millersville, PA Jan. 29, 89.  It was sold at Horst’s Auction, bought by Nan Tshudy.  I picked it up at the York tailgate show on Nov. 3, 1995.  Harry D. Killheffer (1857-1935) was born in Manor Twp., the son of Daniel Herr Killheffer  & Catharine Doerstler.  He married Amelia S. Grim (1858-1932).  They lived on the corner of George & Charlotte Streets in Millersville.  He was a carpenter & repairman at Millersville State College.  Listed in Lancaster County directories in 1886 as a cigar maker, 1890 & 1896 carpenter.  Both buried in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #424 – $4,100.00

1413

One piece jacquard coverlet in red & green, large central cartouche w/eagles at the four corners.  One end worn and sewn over.  A brief history accompanies it.  “Red/green quilt, Sebina Herr – great grandmother, Rebecca Herr Funk – grandmother, Ada Funk Markey – Mother, Landis Valley Museum (Herr) family.”  Bought at Conestoga Auction, Nov. 28, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #583 – $85.00

1414

Center seam jacquard coverlet, signed J. Netzly 1835 M. Hess.  Dove & rose design w/double star border in brick red, neutral and 2 shades of blue, some small holes & wear on fringe.  Netzley worked in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co, PA.  It appears that M. Hess is Martha Hess (b. Apr. 7, 1820-d. May 2, 1875) married in 1839 Abraham B. Huber (b. Apr. 13, 1817-d.July 31, 1886).  Both are buried at Hess Mennonite Cemetery.  She was the daughter of John & Elizabeth (Risser) Hess (see #870) and a first cousin of my great, great grandfather, Henry Hess (b. 1821).  Martha’s father died in 1831.  His brother, Henry, (my great, great, great grandfather) was her guardian.  She was raised northwest of Lexington on Hackman Rd.  She & husband Abraham Huber lived in Warwick Twp. southwest of Lititz, off Woodcrest Ave.  This is the third coverlet I’ve seen made for children of John Hess by this weaver.  One was sold at Paul & Eliz. Kurtz sale at Lincoln on Oct. 24, 1991.  A second one for sister Elizabeth Hess (1818-1862) was sold at Murry’s Auction, Lititz on Sept. 16, 1995.  It was done in blue & neutral thread.  I underbid both of these coverlets.  I bought this at Conestoga Auction on Nov. 28, 1995.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #390 – $400.00

1418

Bake oven wood peel, 79 3/4”L, “shovel” is walnut, excellent condition.  Bought from H. B. Hardican, Lititz, on Dec. 13, 1995.  He bought it from a woman from the Manheim area.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #142 – $85.00

1422

Corn tassel broom, 36”, bound together with split oak bands, an accompanying note said that “it was bought out of a very old house.”  Some wear.  Mother Tucker’s Antique Co-op, Ephrata, Jan. 19, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #536 – $60.00

1426

Grain bag, 18 1/2”W x 42”L, marked Stark Mills Seamless on one side and JR Bomberger on the other side.  Some staining & one patch.  White Horse Antiques Market, Mount Joy, Jan. 21, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #368 – $45.00

1431

Child’s bonnet, 7 1/2”H, straw, velvet strings are replacements.  Has 1” brown fabric edging.  Sold at Marietta Fire Hall on Jan. 6, 1996.  From a Washington Boro household.  I bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, on Jan. 26, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #180 – $30.00

1437

Carpenter’s ledger from Silver Spring, Lancaster Co.  Cardboard covers.  1834-1836.  Michael Minnich’s Account Book includes “Philip Breiner to sarve Aprandisship for 3 Siesene”.  White Horse Antique Center, Mount Joy, PA.  March 3, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #383 – $190.00

1438

Carpenter’s Ledger, Silver Spring, PA.  Cardboard covers.  1836-1841.  Michael Minnich’s Account Book.  White Horse Antique Center, Mount Joy, PA.  March 3, 1996

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #383 – $190.00

1439

School copybook of John S. Minnich, 1854-1856.  Paper covers.  White Horse Antique Center, Mount Joy, PA.  March 3, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #383 – $190.00

1440

Dark green free blown bottle.  Bottom 5 1/2”D, 7 3/4”H, narrow neck, inverted “bubble” on bottom.  Came with a note, “This wine bottle was brought to America from Borbach (Biberach, Palatinate), Germany by my great, great, great grandmother, Magdalena Fridruhen Lang.*  She arrived in Philadelphia on September 29, 1753.  (See pg. 125, History of Long Family of Penna.)  It has been passed from generation to generation.  The Pennsylvania State Museum has authenticated this as a hand-blown bottle made around the 1720-1730 era.  Gerald W. Heilman.  *Wife of Killian Long (1733-1808).  See the Lebanon Resolves Document.  Bought with an additional green blown glass bottle. Bought at Exit 20 Antiques near Manheim, March 15, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #550 – $290.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #367 – $400.00

1442

Delaware Valley ladder back side chair, 5 arched slats, c. 1775-1790.  Front rung has heavy turning.  Front legs have turnings part way up and terminate in ball feet.  Some original gray paint visible under later coat of blue-green paint.  The legs have had major repairs.  Bought at the Elverson Antique Show from Betty Titone on March 17, 1996.  She said the rush seat was replaced in 1983.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #295 – $350.00

1443

Penna. German Sampler, 1822, Veronica Steiner.  14” x 14 1/2” on homespun linen.  Stitched in blue, gold, 2 shades of brown & gray silk floss.  It has two alphabets at the top and about seventy motifs below, not totally filled on left side.  Many hearts, crowns, small floral designs, two tulip trees w/birds, Joshua & Caleb carrying grapes, two dogs, a stag, a horse, a lion, a corner scissors, 2 birds tethered to a pole, an unusual geometric motif, etc.  This sampler is closely related to two that are in Samplers of the Penna. Germans by Hersh:  1784 Elisabeth Steinerin on p. 240 and 1811 Maria Smitin, p. 252.  I believe that the three are first cousins, but I still haven’t completed my research.  I bought it from Joyce Rivers of E. Woodstock, CT on March 18, 1996.  I saw it at the “Heart of the Country Show” in Nashville last month.  She will deliver it in April

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #344 – $280.00

1445

Walnut slaw cutter, 37”Hx 10 5/8”W.  Wooden runners are fastened with carved wooden pins, secured with wooden wedges on the back side.  Dovetailed box with shaped sides travels in the runners. Crest of board is shaped in a scrolled “tombstone” design, pierced with an exceptional heart cut-out, hand-chiseled through the board.  This is the finest slaw-board I’ve ever seen.  I bought it at White Horse Antiques Mall from Fern Ney of Mt. Joy.  It comes from her Mother’s farm at Kempton, Berks County, located at the base of the mountains.  She said that the farm has been in the family four or five generations.  See #1402.  I bought on March 22, 1996.  Her great grandfather, who owned the farm, was William Nestor.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #50 – $15.00

1449

Two machine woven linen hand towels .  23”L x 14 1/2”W.  One end of one towel has red & blue counted cross-stitch decoration, a stretcher base table w/ 2 wine glasses and a decanter, flanked by 2 ladder back chairs.  There are also 2 different diamond motifs & the crown over heart both appear on my 1845 Mary Hershey towel.  The table setting also appears on various other textiles from the Lititz to Mt. Joy region.  The second matching towel was embroidered with a row of green diamonds along both ends.  I bought at Ziegler’s Antique Mall, Hershey, March 24, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #79 – $90.00

1451

Beaver skin top hat marked FW Smith, Lancaster, with cardboard tapered box with label, FW Smith, 28 E King St., Lancaster.  Box is a little rough, hat has some wear.  An accompanying note says that it was worn by Benjamin Brubaker, father of A. Landis Brubaker, and great grandfather of Mike Brubaker.  The hat had another hat come along with. I bought them at Meadow View Antiques, Annville, on Apr. 10, 1996.  Frederick Smith is listed as a hatter at that location in Lancaster Directories c. 1864-1873.  Benjamin H. Brubacher (b. Oct. 26, 1851), son of Jacob E. & Elizabeth (Hershey) Brubacher, born on the old Hans Brubaker homestead on Brubaker Valley Rd., Elizabeth Twp. m. Nov. 13, 1873 Anna Landis, daughter of Henry & Catherine (Reist) Landis.  Hat was likely his wedding hat.  Eldest son Andrew Landis Brubaker (b. Aug. 15, 1883).  Related items:  1492-1497, 1647, 1807, 1845.  See related J. Long betty lamp.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #171 – $110.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #181 – $80.00

1455

Tin cookie cutter, backplate 3 1/4” x 5 1/2” with rounded corners, has strap handle, cross design, spot-soldered, fine condition.  Found in Dauphin County near Harrisburg, PA.  I bought from Sandy Hardican on April 30, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #106 – $30.00

1456

Cotton prayer covering, handsewn, with wide cap strings.  Front edge has fancy needle-worked edging.  I bought at Black Angus Antique Market on May 5, 1996.  The dealer says that it was bought in this area.  Minor staining.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #114 – $150.00

1459

German language imprint.  Christliches Gemuth-Gesprach, printed in Germantown by Michael Billmeyer, 1790.  Good binding, clasp is intact.  Flyleaf has English inscription:  “This book is the property of Fannie L. Brubaker she receaved it from her Granmonmother Barbara Brubaker who was born a Shenk and rote by her Father Andrew Brubaker the second day of March in the year AD 1862 in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster Co, Pa.”  A simple tulip is on the inside cover in red & green.  See #396 for Barbara Shenk’s Vorscrift I bought 9/30/72.  Bought at Renningers on May 12, 1996 from Eugene Rappaport.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #322 – $300.00

1460

Extremely fine and important Lancaster County sampler quilt, 84 X 85.  Initialed HW 1860 on the front and FSB sewn in script on a piece of fabric attached to the back.  Laid out in a diamond shapes format, 77 diamonds plus half-diamonds along the edges.  Every diamond is a different pattern, mostly pieced, a little applique, pink calico bands frame each diamond, with green calico at the corners.  There are as many as 122 pieces to a single diamond block, incredibly tiny piecework.  Fabric in excellent condition but some water staining at the corners.  Among the most elaborate sampler quilts known.  Closely related to the famous Salinda W. Rupp quilt and my great-grandmother Barbara Snyder’s quilt.  I believe that FSB is in all likelihood Barbara’s mother, my great-great-grandmother Fanny S. Bucher (1841-1909).  The quilt was sold at Horst Auction in July 1994.  I do not know the identity of the consignor.  It was underbid by Josh, Greg Kramer’s buyer and purchased by Eugene Rappaport of Millersville, PA.  Eugene said that he removed a fringe that was partly missing and that he believes was added at a later date.  In May 1995 it was shown at The York Antiques Show.  I saw it at the show, and Trish Herr told me that the initials FSB were on the back.  I became convinced that it must be Fanny S. Bucher, who married Simon B. Snyder in late 1860 or 1861.  A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Pat Keller of Oxford, PA.  She is working on her doctorate at University of Delaware.  She did a paper on Salinda Rupp’s quilt, my great-grandmother Barbara Snyder’s quilt, and the Snyder family quilting photo.  She is planning to publish it in Winterthur Portfolio and has been trying to get permission to photograph and study this FSB quilt for some time. I then spoke with Gene Rappaport at Renningers and explained that my great-grandmother had made the quilt and he then sold it to me.  I went to visit him at his home in Millersville.  Had a very interesting visit with him and his wife Carol.  He says that he thinks it may be the greatest quilt that has come out of Lancaster County.  On May 20, Pat Keller came and photographed the quilt for her research.  Note: Tom Horst of Horst Auction recalled that the quilt came from a house on Brubaker Valley Road near Clay

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #324 – $30,000.00

1461

Pair of wood carvings by David B. Horst (1873-1965), famed carver of St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Wood rooster, 4”H on wire legs attached to a sculptured base (the scrap that the rooster was cut out of).  The rooster is natural pine with stipple decorations in red & green.  The second piece is a horse standing 4”H.  Natural wood with the feet and the eyes painted, standing on a nicely sculptured base, the top painted green & the sides stipple decorated.  Both are in perfect condition.  David carved from 1935-1943.  He was the son of Samuel M. & Magdalena (Brubacher) Horst.  Samuel was born near Blue Ball, PA, the brother of my great, great grandmother Magdalena Horst (1833-1902).  Samuel moved to Canada in 1870.  My grandparents, Aaron & Lillie Hess and her parents, Ben R. & Emma (Hurst) Bender, visited the Horst cousins as late as 1920 in Canada.  I bought these from Greg Kramer on May 12, 1996.  He bought them at a household sale. Exhibited at the Lancaster Heritage Center Apr.-Dec., 1999.  “Mennonite Arts”.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #328 – $325.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #202 – $400.00

1464

Hooked rug, 42 1/2” x 26”, flower basket design, gray-black border, brown inner border, central field tan & white, large black & brown basket w/floral sprays of red poppies, pink bleeding hearts, yellow daisies, and blue flowers.  Good color, some loss to border.  White Horse Antique Market, May 19, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #44 – $50.00

1465

Cast iron “gypsy” pot.  8 3/4”D at rim, 8”H including 2 1/4” legs, wrought handle, 3” crack from rim.  White Horse Antique Mall, May 19, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #23 – $55.00

1466

Rare large rye straw basket with chip-carved handles.  17 1/2”D, 8 1/4”H with rim base, very finely woven.  Two large bentwood handles with chip-carving at the base, some wear on the exterior, lower handle oak lashes missing on one side.  A rare type believed to have been produced in the Ephrata area.  I bought at the York Antique Show from Rich & Pat Garthoeffner, Lititz.  They bought from a dealer who bought it at a household sale in Ephrata.  May 25, 1996.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, Feb.-Nov. 1997.  Related items #1403, 1815.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #22 – $500.00

1471

Fabric chickens on spools, both have rattles.  #1:  5” high rooster, heavy brown fabric, nicely sculpted tail, red fabric comb & crest, black buttons for eyes.  #2:  4 5/8” high heavy plaid fabric, brown, black & gray, red fabric comb & crest, some wear, black buttons for eyes.  Bought out of a Lancaster Co. Mennonite household by Tom Wentzel, Lititz.  I bought at Rich & Pat Garthoeffner’s shop in Lititz.  June 1, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #135 – $400.00

1472

Large, handmade fabric giraffe, when seated it stands 19”H.  Covered with orange fabric w/purple, red & green spots, applied white mane & tail  appear to be handmade.  Horns are clothespins.  Black buttons for eyes, great folky form, has obviously seen some use, several repairs.  Bought from Mrs. Martin, an old order Mennonite who made many stuffed animals for her children and grandchildren, c. 1950.  Purchased from the Martin home by Tom Wentzel.  I bought at Rich & Pat Garthoeffner’s shop in Lititz.  June 1, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #558 – $450.00

1474

Tin cookie cutter:  Graceful goose or swan, 3 3/4” x 3 1/8” w/handle, 2-1/8” holes in backplate.  Bought at Antiques on the Square in Schaefferstown.  He bought it (& 5 others) as a lot at an auction in Northampton Co., PA last week.  June 25, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #120 – $35.00

1475

Tin cookie cutter:  figure of a woman w/broad skirt, 4”x 3”, simple form, little detail, corners of backplate radiused, 1-5/8” hole in backplate, strap handle.  Bought at Antiques on the Square in Schaefferstown.  He bought it (& 5 others) as a lot at an auction in Northampton Co., PA last week.  June 25, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #157 – $25.00

1477

Lancaster County fabric handmade toy elephant.  7”H x 10”L.  Made by Mrs. Martin of a coarse gray upholstery fabric, button eyes & a braided tail.  Mrs. Martin was an old order Mennonite who made many stuffed animals for her children and grandchildren, c. 1950. From Tom Wenzel, Lititz via Pat Garthoeffner, Lititz.  6/12/96.  Fine condition.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #262 – $400.00

1478

Lancaster County fabric handmade toy squirrel.  7”H x 6”W.  Made by Mrs. Martin of a reddish-brown upholstery fabric, in seated position, button eyes. Mrs. Martin was an old order Mennonite who made many stuffed animals for her children and grandchildren, c. 1950. From Tom Wenzel, Lititz via Pat Garthoeffner, Lititz.  6/12/96.  Fine condition.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #562 – $375.00

1480

Mennonite geometric hooked rug, 40” x 26 1/2”, basketweave pattern in multicolored yarns, undulating green, yellow & red border, original gray binding, fine condition, very graphic.  Antique Co-op in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  From the Martin family of Elmira, Ontario.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #48 – $75.00

1483

Unusual basket with wooden bottom, braided from corn husk with concave sides flaring out at the top.  Two braided handles.  Interior of base lined with old hand printed wallpaper.  The underside of the base is covered with part of a sheet from a copybook and part  of a receipt inscribed, “ Lititz April 2, 1859 received of Christian Miller the sum of ___for two saddles, bridles and halters for _____Edward Keller.”  Bought from Ed Wallace of Lititz who got it at New Oxford.  I bought it through Sandy Hardican.  8 1/2”D at rim, 2 1/2”H.  Bought on July 2, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #137 – $15.00

1485

Exceptional star pin cushion, 8-pointed with red wool tassels on each end and one in the center.  Two alternating fabrics on each side.  One side has red & white stripe alternating with green print on black background.  The other side has a blue cotton floral print alternating with light blue polka dots on a deep blue background.  Fine condition.  5” x 5” with a brown hanging string, c. 1860.  From Levi Ober Estate, 1555 W. Ridge Rd., near Bainbridge.  Sale was June 28 & 29, 1996.  I bought from Sandy Hardican on July 2, 1996.  Exhibited at the Heritage Center Museum, Lancaster, PA, April 22-Dec. 30, 1999.  “The Lancaster Mennonites and Their Traditional Arts.”

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #131 – $775.00

1486

Two asafoetida bags, one measures 1 5/8” x 1 5/8”, linen with a 12 1/2” x 2” hanging loop.  Bag is sewn shut, but nothing is inside.  The second:  1” x 1 1/2” brown plaid fabric sewn shut with contents still inside, 8 1/2” x 2 hanging string.  One small Pow wow doll. From Levi Ober Estate, 1555 W. Ridge Rd., near Bainbridge. Sale was June 28 & 29, 1996.  I bought from Sandy Hardican on July 2, 1996.  Exhibited in powwow exhibit at Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Montogmery County, 2017.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #313 – $8,200.00

1487

Very unusual sewing basket, constructed with pine cone pieces footed base, four sided bowl, 9 3/4” x 10” x 3 1/2”, lined with plaid fabric:  brown, gray & white.  Blue binding along upper edges and where sides join.  Fine condition.  From Levi Ober Estate, 1555 W. Ridge Rd., near Bainbridge.  Sale was June 28 & 29, 1996.  I bought from Sandy Hardican on July 2, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #141 – $15.00

1491

Redware storage jar w/dark brown glaze.  6 1/8”H x 4 7/8”D base, chip on lip.  C.A. Hess Antique Market, Columbia, July 3, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #564 – $25.00

1492

Plaited straw basket, 13”L x 5”W x 3 1/2”H.  Wooden base with plaited straw sides tacked to base.  The inside of the base is lined with an 1866 German newspaper from Lancaster, PA.  Murry’s Auction Emporium, Lititz, from Mrs. Helen Good, granddaughter of H. Reist Landis (1851-1934) & Maria Hess Bomberger (1854-1917) who farmed on Arrowhead Drive, Lititz.  July 15, 1996.  Exhibited at the Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener, Ontario, Feb.-Nov., 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #140 – $55.00

1494-a

Muslin doily 14 1/4″ x 14 1/4” with scalloped edge, stamped in brown ink and embroidered overtop.  The border is black printed using two sizes of stamps each colored in pink, brown and blue inks.  This piece may be related to a small group of block-printed PA German textiles that Tandy Hersh is currently researching.  Murry’s Auction Emporium, Lititz, from Mrs. Helen Good, granddaughter of H. Reist Landis (1851-1934) & Maria Hess Bomberger (1854-1917) who farmed on Arrowhead Drive, Lititz.  July 15, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #418 – $30.00

1498

Group of quilt patches.  11” x 11 1/2”, red & yellow calicos.  #1 inscribed Martha Westenberger, #2 inscribed Grandpapa, #3 Fanny Landis, #4 Mrs. Fanny Ebersole, #5 Papa, #6 Mrs. Peter Ebersole, #7 Mrs. Christ Ebersole, #8 Mrs. Abe Martin, all in similar fabrics.  From Levi Ober Estate, 1555 W. Ridge Rd., near Bainbridge.  Sale was June 28 & 29, 1996.  I bought from Sandy Hardican August, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #194 – $150.00

1504

Exceptional sawtooth diamond quilt w/ 2 matching pillow slips.  Solid red & yellow fabrics, finely quilted.  Inscribed MBB 1889 in the center.  The pillow slips have her initials as well and are pieced in matching fabrics.  I bought both from Eugene Rappaport of Millersville on Aug. 13.  They were purchased on Aug. 9, 1996 at the sale of Stella F. Long (1906-1996) who lived at 12 Overlook Dr., Ephrata.  It is closely related to the ABB 1884 quilt in my collection.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #387 – $5,400.00

1505

Red, painted softwood bench, plank seat, peg legs, Amish from the Big Valley, Mifflin Co., PA.  12 1/2”W x 100”L.  I bought it from Jim Fisher at Golden Lane Antique Center, New Oxford on Aug. 25, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #497 – $160.00

1507

Fine, quilted girl’s petticoat, 26” long.  Beautiful deep blue cotton fabric with circular floral print.  1 1/4” brown plaid waistband with matching 11” x 2 suspenders.  Interior fabric is a gray-brown print w/vertical chain striping.  Sold at Conestoga Auction weekly household sale last week.  I checked with auction & they said the consigner was a Lancaster area household, not a dealer.  I bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, on Sept. 9, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #42 – $220.00

1508

Decorated linen door towel, 15 1/2”W x 45 1/2”L, decorated with free-form wool designs from top to the bottom, has the names Elisabeth Saner & Christian Saner at the top.  The towel is closely related to a group of towels made largely by Mennonite girls in northern Lancaster Co.  Some motifs related to the 1843 Catharine Stoner towel in my collection.  But most closely to the Fanny Hess towel in the show towel book.  This towel has rooster & a peacock along the top edge, below that a rectangle enclosing the names, flanked by flower baskets, below that, two birds on oak leaf motifs.  Below that a large free-form floral motif flanked by two large figures of women, the one on the left holding a wreath & having a striped skirt, the one on the right wearing a horizontally striped dress.  The female motifs were definitely inspired by the women that appear on “fat angel” Taufschein.  Below is a circular motif flanked by trees in pots.  The colors are varied and vibrant, minor thread loss, the linen is somewhat crumpled by shrinkage of the embroidery yarn.  I’ve found 2 couples with these names, both resided in E. Hempfield Twp. & W. Hempfield along Rt. 23.  The elder couple on the NW corner of the intersection of Rt. 23 & Centerville Rd.  The younger & more likely couple lived about 1 1/2 miles west on the south side of Rt. 23 at Oyster Point.  Christian Sehner (b. July 2, 1826, baptized Aug. 14, 1827 at First Reformed Church in Lancaster, d. Oct. 15, 1916).  He married by 1847 Elizabeth ____, born 1821/22.  In 1850, they were in Manor Twp.  By 1860, he was a carpenter living in W. Hempfield Twp.  Sandy Hardican & Jean Cook bought it from a picker who got it in the Harrisburg area.  I bought it on Sept. 23, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #544 – $1,500.00

1510

Pierced tin heart shaped cheese mold with handle.  Base has pierced floral pattern.  Has three feet.  Fine condition.  Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #17 – $100.00

1515

Large piece of wool yardage, 28 1/4” x 108”.  Probably petticoat fabric.  Fine stripes, gray background w/orange & black striping.  Excellent condition.  From Anna’s grandmother, Anna Hostetter (1849-1936).  Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #478 – $130.00

1516

Anna’s wicker sewing basket, 2 handled with 2 pairs of scissors, many packs of needles, lace edging, bone tools, etc.  Also, a small rye straw mat.  Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #141 – $15.00

1522

Turned wooden saffron box, 5 7/8” high, unpainted.  Stamped JNB 1910 on base.  A note inside says that it was made by Jacob N. Brubacher 1910 given to “Old Joe Gochnauer”.  Brubacher (1838-1913) was a Mennonite bishop who did wood turnings.  Joseph H. Gochnauer (1844-1930) was Anna Gochnauer’s grandfather.  Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996.  Exhibited at the Lancaster Heritage Center, Apr.-Dec. 1999.  “Mennonite Arts.”

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #474 – $425.00

1525

Pieced Amish pillow cover, pineapple pattern, 18”x 18”x 4”.  Finely pieced in solid color orange & black cottons.  Front & side edges are diagonally striped, some small holes.  From Fisher family, Lancaster Co., PA  Bought at South Pointe Antiques, Adamstown, PA from Cheryl Mackley of York Co. on Oct. 12, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #102 – $200.00

1526

Homespun pattern woven tablecloth, 59”x 67”.  Center seam, pattern woven, heavy linen, geometric with borders on all sides, no initials, fine condition, pattern similar to towel #1.  I bought it at C. A. Herr Antique Center, Columbia on Oct. 15, 1996.  The dealer bought it at Anna’s sale.  (Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #542 – $85.00

1527

Printed Taufschein in original frame.  Certificate measures 9 5/8”x 11 5/8”.  Frame is orange-yellow paint decoration.  Taufschein printed by H. Sebald & Co. (Phila.).  Records birth of John Ebersohl (b. June 8, 1867), son of John Ebersole & Veronica (Ebersole) Ebersohl of Lancaster Co., PA.  It was sold at the Walter Hess sale at Bainbridge.  I bought at Renningers from Steve Still on Oct. 13, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #521 – $65.00

1529

A group of Berlin work on punch cards.  Were bought at Anna R. Gochnauer sale, Sept. 28, 1996 by Eugene Rappaport.
1.  2 7/8”x4” floral sprig
2.  2 3/8”x2  3/4” handled pot with flowers
3.  2” x 2 1/2” crown
4.  3 1/4” x 3/4” “forget me not”
5.  6 1/4” x 1 1/4” “Forget me not C.H. Oberholtzer”
6.  2” x 1 1/4” 4-sided green design w/red border
7.  6”x 1 3/8” “B. F. Hostetter” w/ bird
8.  2 3/4”x 3 1/8” EBK over floral spray
9.  2 1/4”x 3 1/2” SdL to a friend w/ floral spray
10.  3 3/4” x 2 3/4” green vine on blue punch card
11.  3” x 2 1/8” tulip & FSF
12.  1 1/8” x 1 1/8” four star flag
13.  1” x 1 7/8” flower
14.  2 3/4” x 4” “love the Bible” w/cross & Bible
15.  1 3/8” x 2 1/2” heart
16.  3/4”x 3 1/4” rectangular design
16. (Clarke repeats 16) 2 3/8” x 2 1/2” vertical brown stem
17.  4 1/2” x 2 3/4” ACP w/flag & bird on pink punchcard
18.  3” x 1 1/8” letter A on blue card
19.  8 3/8” x 2 1/2” JHG JHG ACP w/V shape (Joseph H. Gochnauer 1844-1930)
20.  2 3/8” x 2 7/8” rose on Bible
21.  3” x 4 1/4” harp covered with roses
22.  5 3/4” x 1 1/4” Anna Hostetter (1849-1936)
23.  2 5/8” x 2 3/4” rose design w/ brown binding & brown rosette at one corner
I bought these from Kathy Wolfe, Manheim, who got them from Gene Rappaport.  I bought them at my home on Oct. 12, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #586 – $180.00

1530

2 punch card pieces -#1:   2 3/4”x 3 5/8” man w/cane, green pants, red jacket w/top hat.  #2:  4”x 6” Forget me not CR 1854 large floral spray, back of piece lined with pink silk.  I had appraised her (Anna R. Gochnauer)  Martin Shreiner clock & she gave me this as a gift via her nephew, my brother-in-law, John Gochnauer.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #586 – $180.00

1533

Family Bible of Martin & Anna F. (Shenk) Horst.  Printed in English, Phila., 1881 w/Fraktur family records by W. Henning.  Also, several record pages removed from a German Bible with records of Christian Bassler (b. 1815-d.1852.) who married 1851 Fannie Frey.  In 1860, Fannie (Frey) Bassler married Jacob M Shenk (1816-1865).  Their daughter, Anna F. was born on Oct. 7, 1861.  Record has nice ink rendering of the memorial stone for Christian Bassler.  Bought Nov. 9, 1996 via Nan Tshudy.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #366

1535

Basket made out of punch card materials, 9 3/8” round, octagonal base w/8 lobes attached, all edged with red paper tape & sewn together to form basket.  Each lobe has a cross-stitch motif in center done in wool.  The base is inscribed, “Fanny Snyder 1861”.  The motifs are flowers, flower baskets & star.  Piece has fading & some damage.  I found it at the New Oxford Antique Center.  About 4 years ago I saw it at the York Antique Show where it was offered by Meredith Shubbieo, New Cumberland, PA.  I suspect that it was made by my great, great grandmother, Fanny S. Bucher (1841-1910).  Sometime in late 1860 or early 1861 she married Simon B. Snyder (1836-1907).  Their first child, Barbara B. Snyder, my great grandmother, was born on April 9, 1862.  I showed it to my mother and she remembers someone in the family having something very much like this, she thinks it was either her grandmother (Barbara B.) or her aunt Nora S. Stoner.  I bought on Nov. 24, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #111 – $140.00

1536

Painted canvas piece, 22 1/2” x 22 1/2”, green background.  In the center is a young couple, above & below are music bars “should old acquaintance be forgot”.  Along the sides are musical instruments:  harp, guitar, etc.  It is marked copyrighted 1905.  In one of the blocks is written “Melvin M. Weaver  Mildred B Hess  March 24, 1940”.  Mildred is my father’s sister and March 24, 1940 was the wedding date.  Nan Tshudy bought it at Murry’s Antique Emporium, Lititz.  She saved it for me since it had the Hess name on it.  I bought it at Black Angus Market, Adamstown on Dec. 1, 1996.  Mrs. Good says that she intended to record all her friend’s marriages as they occurred but only got as far as Mel Weaver’s.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #84 – $25.00

1541

Turned wooden saffron box, 5”H w/lid.  Paint decorated red & black turned base, creme base w/ strawberry designs, red & green bands & black knob on lid.  Marked on base (stamped) JBB 1933 and in pencil SBH.  Made by Preacher John B. Bucher (1860-1942), son of Jonas W. Bucher.  John was a first cousin of my great grandmother, Barbara Bucher Snyder.  He was a Mennonite preacher at Hesses, Hammer Creek, & Indiantown.  Bought from Greg Kramer, Robesonia.  He got it at Horst’s Auction, Ephrata.  Bought about Oct. 1, 1996.  Exhibited at Lancaster Heritage Center, Apr.-Dec., 1999, Mennonite Arts.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #307 – $650.00

1542

Box of needlework patterns, clipped from newspapers, with note, “Grandma Gochnauer’s name cards and a few from Grandpa’s sister.”  The box is labeled, “Grandma’s sewed cards (sold the original box).  This box held all the Berlin work pieces I got at Anna Gochnauer’s sale.  Two of the patterns (a deer & a rooster) were among the needle pieces that I didn’t get.  Bought from Eugene Rappaport after the Anna Gochnauer sale on Sept. 28, 1996.  Also in the box:  2 hearts made from strips of blue & pink paper.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #586 – $180.00

1544

German Imprint, Lancaster, 1843, Johann Bär, Evangelium Nicodemi….  Flyleaf inscribed Joseph Lehn sein Buch, geschrieben den 20th Tag Februarius 1845.  Probably famous woodturner Joseph Lehn (1798-1892) or his son, Joseph, Jr.  Bought at Ziegler’s in the Country, Hershey, PA, Nov. 29, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #292 – $75.00

1545

Six coin silver teaspoons marked Holmes, Booth & Hayden A16, monogrammed JHG for Joseph H. Gochnauer (1844-1930).  12 silver plate table spoons marked 1847 Rogers Bros. A1, monogrammed AHG for Anna Hostetter Gochnauer (1849-1936).  I bought them at Renningers from Eugene Rappaport who got them at Anna Gochnauer’s sale on Sept. 28, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #436 – $15.00

1548

Unusual German Imprint, title page missing, c. 1750, leather spine, cardboard covers, fly leaf inscribed Barbara Barnitz her book.  Title appears to be Des planeten-Buchlein.  It appears to be a text on the signs of the moon and their affects on people.  Inscription on p. 23 “J. Barnitz 1768 Feb. 18th”. On p. 91 “JB”, p. 95 “C Barnitz his Book Yorktown 1779”.  The Barnitzes were a prominent family in 18th century York, PA.  Bought at CA Herr’s, Columbia, on March 28, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #332 – $50.00

1549

Two Amish embroidered cushions.  #1:  Black velvet with a yellow fringed border, decoration yellow & green floral, considerable wear.  #2:  blue-gray background with a red fringe border, peacock design, also considerable wear.  Bought at Covered Bridge Antiques on Dec. 1, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #119 – $35.00

1550

Exceptional Penna. German fruit press, shaped plank base on legs, vertical posts & horizontal rail are beautifully shaped from figured wood, edges molded and chamfered.  Screw press in center.  Piece of wood used for pressing is missing.  Drain carved into base.  Early repair to base of one upright using all hand forged pieces.  I bought it from Good’s Collectibles, 2460 W. Main St, Ephrata.  They bought it from a dealer in Honey Brook, PA  The piece probably dates to the late 18th century.  I bought on Dec. 4, 1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #495 – $500.00

1551

Swope Redware ink stand, footed w/molded sides, recumbent lion on front & rear panel.  Top has two circular openings.  One holds a redware ink bottle in the center is a molded dog figural.  6 3/4”L x 4 5/8”H (to top of dog’s head).  Piece has an overall mottled orange, yellow & brown glaze.  Some chips around ink receptacle.  Note:  a similar example is pictured in Jeanette Lasansky’s article on Lancaster Co. redware published in Antiques Magazine, Sept. 1982.  It is signed Henry Swope 1851.  The Swope pottery was located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Rt. 23 and 772 in Leola, earlier called Mechanicsville, Lancaster Co.  An identical unsigned inkstand and a matching one with a bird finial, together with a large molded jar (signed Henry Swope Pottery) are currently in possession of Greg Kramer of Annville.  They were sold at Horst’s Auction by Ben Miller of Akron, a descendant of the Swopes.  I bought from Greg on Dec. 30, 1996.  Henry inherited the pottery from his father, Frederick Swope (d. 1853).  See # 2184

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #456 – $280.00

1553

Tin cookie cutter of a woman looking sideways with hair in a bun, arms outstretched by her side, a narrow waist & a broad skirt.  Mounted on a 4 5/8” x 7 1/8” backplate w/edges crimped over.  7 holes punched in backplate.  Piece closely matches one pictured in the center of p. 67 of Lazansky’s “To Cut, Piece & Solder”.  Originally sold by Hattie Brunner.  Kramer bought it at Pook & Pook Auction.  I bought from Kramer on Dec. 30, 1996.  July, 1998 discovered a scratched inscription on the back.  Samuel Ensminger, tinsmith, a.22 listed in Manheim Boro, 1850 Census with parents Samuel Ensminger a. 48, surveyor & wife Elizabeth a. 44.  A second household has a Frederick Ensminger, tinsmith, a.36 w/ wife Sarah a.32.  Samuel Jr. may have been apprenticed to Frederick.  In June, 1999 at the Wm. Koch estate sale, a pair of portraits of Samuel’s parents by Jacob Maentel brought $687,500.  Painted in 1831.  Mother holds a young child.  Samuel Jr.?  Samuel A. Ensminger (1827-1909) buried in Fairview Cemetery, Manheim, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #155 – $600.00

1556

18th century enameled Stiegel-type mug.  4 7/8” high, 3”D at top, strap handle, crude repair to large chip on base.  Decoration consists of a pair of white birds with red wings perched on a heart, also typical floral decoration.  Matches large flip glass in my collection.  Bought at the Armory Antique Show, New York, NY on Jan. 18, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #77 – $325.00

1557

Pennsylvania German rowed sampler, 8”Wx 10 1/2”H in a burl wood frame.  Cross-stitched with gold, brown, green & off-white silk floss and red cotton floss.  Upper case alphabet at top followed by date 1816, then name Catherine Rohrerin.  Below that, a row of vase, floral & bird motifs.  Below that to the left, a star motif and along the bottom, larger scale motifs:  florals w/bird atop to the right a carnation flower corner motif.  It was sold at a household sale at Sporting Hill.  Same origin at #1539 Catharine Rohrer tablecloth.  (Catharine Rohrer b. Sept. 26, 1806-d.Jan. 6, 1886, daughter of John and Dorothea Rohrer and wife of John C. Strickler b.Oct. 27, 1797-d.June 12, 1881.  The Strickler Genealogy, p. 205, says that they married Dec. 16, 1830 & lived at John’s birthplace near Salunga in Rapho Twp.  They were Mennonites.)  Bought at Black Angus Antique Market from Vance Nailor of Brickerville on Jan. 19, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #137 – $170.00

1558

Homespun linen handkerchief.  17” x 19 1/4”.  Hemmed on three sides.  Initialed ES in red cotton cross-stitch.  Bought from Jean Cook on Feb. 13, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #480 – $15.00

1559

Homespun linen neck kerchief.  23” x 23”, fine grade of linen.  Initialed in corner in blue cotton floss E x B.  Some light staining, rough along selvedge.  Bought from Jean Cook, Feb. 13, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #480 – $15.00

1560

Cotton neck kerchief made from linen flour sacking.  Shadow of label remains, initialed ES in red cotton at corner.  25 3/4” x 26 1/4”  Jean Cook on Feb. 13, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #480 – $15.00

1563

Homespun dresser scarf, 15” x 36”, linen with 3 bands of drawn work along each end, narrow drawn band along front and back.  “ANNA  KURTZ” embroidered in red cotton cross-stitch across one end.  Amish, Lancaster Co., c. 1830-1860.  Bought from Jean Cook on Feb. 13, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #80 – $70.00

1564

Early woman’s dress, c. 1830-1850.  Bold cotton stripe.  Alternating with narrow floral bands in red, black & white.  Top has twill-woven lining with inserted metal staves.  Dress is about 48” long, some tears in fabric.  Jean bought it at a household sale near Schoeneck, Lancaster Co.  Bought from Jean Cook on Feb. 13, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #43 – $170.00

1565

Round marble marker?  7 1/2”D x 1 1/2” thick, has six-pointed star cut into center.  It was found in the backyard of June Herr of Main St., Lititz, a few doors east of Sandy Hardican.  Its function is unknown.  Sandy sold to Elinor Wallace of Lititz.  I bought it from her through Sandy on Feb. 15, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #200 – $200.00

1566

Oil painting on canvas, 24”W x 18 1/2”H in original walnut frame with glass (I removed.).  Shows large clapboard covered house on right with bakehouse and summer kitchen, large stone gabled bank dam on left, wooden pump & wagon shed in foreground.  Picket fence encloses the yard where a woman washes laundry on a bench.  Another woman walks across the lawn.  Two women stand on the porch and a man pitches hay in the barn yard.  Painting has appealingly-naive qualities, unsigned, c. 1860-1880.  It was bought out of a private home in Mount Joy, Lancaster Co. by a book dealer, supposed to be an ancestor’s farm near Mount Joy.  I bought from Greg Kramer on Feb. 22, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #477 – $750.00

1567

Framed photograph.  12”W x 9”H, of 3 1/2 story stone grist mill with adjoining log structure and frame structures.  Horse with wagon and men in front of the building.  Photo badly faded.  Inscribed, “taken in 1872”  “Chickies Rolling Mill”.  On reverse are the names of persons in picture.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #578 – $30.00

1568

Cotton neck kerchief.  24 3/8” x 25 5/8”  Red and black print on cotton.  Medallion design with pears and cherries on floral vines.  Fine condition.  Partners Antique Center, Columbia, PA, Mar. 28, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #173 – $160.00

1569

Rare crescent shaped punched tin spark arrestor (ash protector) for use on a ten plate stove, has applied loop handle.  Three stars decorate the top and a punched star in a diamond on each side of the handle on the sides.  10”W x 4”high.  Found near Biglerville, Adams Co., PA.  I bought at the New Oxford Antique Center on March 29, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #303 – $350.00

1570

Pair of cast iron owl andirons, c. 1920s, unmarked solid head (no glass eyes).  One eye has a gold band painted around it, the other does not.  I bought at the Antique Depot, Annville, Lebanon Co. on April 4, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #51 – $55.00

1571

Tin cookie cutter with handle, backplate.  5”L x 2 3/4”W, has crimped edges.  Bird design with inset wing and eye.  Solder loose at food and breast.  Bought from a dealer from Columbia, PA at White Horse Antique Market, Mount Joy, PA on April 6, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #157 – $25.00

1572

Oil painting on canvas in original walnut frame, 24”H x 18”W.  Is of a huge sycamore tree with gray farm outbuildings in the rear enclosed by a fence with a man at a pump and trough.  In the foreground is a tiny woman (out of scale) wearing a long dress and feathered hat.  Painting is unsigned by certainly the same artist of #1566.  A history is written and typed on the reverse.  “Painting of the Buttonwood tree on John S. Miller’s farm, one mile west of Marietta, PA.  It was cut down about 1890 and measured 28 feet in circumference at foot of tree.  Barn, courthouse and tobacco shed burned Nov. 14:, 1894.  The sycamore tree was felled by the dynamiter April 9, 1898, taking him three days and using 179 sticks of dynamite.”  The picture of this farm & tree appear in Ellis & Evans History of Lanc. Co. 1883, p. 766-767.  Note the presence of new planting suggest this painting dates c.1865-1880.  I bought the painting from Greg Kramer of Robesonia on April 8, 1997.  He bought it at Conestoga Auction, Manheim, PA some years ago.  He only recently offered it for sale.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #479 – $950.00

1573

Handwrought two tine dung fork on long wooden handle stamped (C. COLDRENS)?  Probably 18th century.  Bought at Antiques on the Square, Schaefferstown, PA on April 10, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #45 – $20.00

1574

Homespun linen neck kerchief.  26 1/4” x 27”.  Indigo and white thread, overall plaid design with white banded border.  Hems hand sewn.  Several small holes.  Bought at Red Lion Antique Center with a matching one that I sold to Bill Leinbach.  April 15, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #105 – $40.00

1576

Elliptical wooden cookie or butter print.  3 7/8”H x 3 1/4”W x 3/4” thick.  Face-shaped slab carved with an abstract face. Could be prototype for related facial prints found in the Millersville area.  I bought it from an old Columbia lady who bought it from a toy dealer.  She cleaned and oiled it.  Bought at C. A. Herr Antique Center, Columbia, PA, May 5, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #302 – $400.00

1578

Softwood, c. 1780, one door, Penna. German wall cupboard.  19th century grain decoration over original paint.  Door has single raised panel with carved corners, lip-molded, original cornice molding.  Hinges are Moravian type pad hinges with rattail pintles.  Interior has shelf with two dovetailed drawers with wooden knobs.  Back boards replaced prior to graining with crate materials marked Mr. Gaids?  Baum, Middlet and on another board, Dauphin Co., PA.  The dealer, Tony Arapolu, bought it at a farm sale at Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA.  The old man said that it had been in the attic as long as he can remember.  Bought at White Horse Antique Market on May 11. 1997.  Cupboard has original lock with key and oval beaded Federal brass escutcheon.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #381 – $900.00

1579

1.  Paperbound ledger, 1841-1850 kept by Abraham Reist (b. 1770), my great, great, great, great grandfather, who lived along Fruitville Pike in Penn Twp., Lancaster Co.   Mostly farm accounting, some papers of grandson Aaron E. Reist inserted.
2.  Paperbound ledger, 1857-1860, weather diary of Aaron E. Reist, Penn Twp.  Some other events:  deaths, etc. noted.  Also contains some home remedies.
3.  A few pages of an 1847 copybook of Aaron E. Reist.  Some simple attempts at Fraktur.
Bought at Horst Auction, Ephrata, PA, on May 17, 1997. .

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #265 – $140.00

1580

Tiny seed bag.  2 1/2” x 2 1/2”.  Red cotton print on one side, pink calico on reverse.  Has drawstring.  Bought from H. B. Hardican, Lititz, on May 19, 1997.  Still has Job’s tears seeds inside.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #188 – $75.00

1581

Group of 25 paper items, receipts, etc. relating to family of Samuel Stauffer, Manheim clockmaker and his brother, Christian.  1760’s-1790’s.  Lot #17, Ephemera Auction at Conestoga Auction, May 27, 1997.  See also #1814.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1582

Paper items, handwritten Stauffer genealogy and funeral receipts for Magdalena Stauffer in 1847.  Lot #21, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.
1583.  17 paper items relating to Samuel & Christian Stauffer families including Revolutionary War militia fine receipts.  1780’s-1805.  Lot #27, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1584

20 misc. receipts from Stauffer families, 1780’s-1802.  Lot #28, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1585

20 misc. receipts from Stauffer families, 1766-1805.  Lot #29, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1586

20 misc. receipts from Stauffer families, 1780’s-1805.  Lot #30, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1587

Land draft, Manheim outlot #5, 1785 showing grist mill along the Forge Creek.  Lot #37, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1588

Ground rent receipt, Manheim, Lot # 282.  1797 signed by Wm. Batsman for Samuel Stauffer’s lot, clockmaker, Lot #39, Ephemera Auction, May 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1589

Wrought iron butcher ladle, signed lK on reverse.  Handle decorated with circles and intersecting half circles and small punch marks.  IK worked in the Manheim area of Lancaster Co. c. 1790-1830.  Piece was heavily pitted, then cleaned by Don Horvath.  I bought from Don at the Outdoor Lititz Show on May 10, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #411 – $90.00

1590

Collection of paper items pertaining to Bricker’s Store and Peter Bricker.  (May be his store in Warwick near Lititz).  Papers date c. 1807-1839 and include receipts for tea, cigars, china, glassware, raisins, prunes, lemons.  Has several letters-one with early fabric swatches from a Phila. merchant.  Also, 1837 inventory for the estate of Peter Bricker.  Papers originally sold at Horst Auction, Ephrata.  Bought by a dealer who later sold them to Dean Canter at Renningers, Adamstown.  I bought on May 25, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #87 – $290.00

1591

#1  Diary of Henry B. Greybill (1835-1894), hotel and storekeeper at Talmadge, Lancaster Co.  Covers 1861-1874.
#6  Child’s book, 1845.  The Little Gift.  Boston.  Mary Mayer’s copy.
#7  New Testament inscribed, “Lizzie K. Rupp, Rupps School 1883 age 14 yrs.”
#8  Lieder-Sammlung, Lancaster, PA, 1858, Elias Barr & Co.
#9  Maggie Rundel and the Doves, inscribed Salinda R. Grabill, West Earl, Lanc. Co.
#10  The Go-Cart and Other Pictures & Rhymes for the Children.  Kate Greenaway.  Tape stained.
#11  Emerson’s Progressive Primer, Boston, 1837, J.B. Russell, inscribed, “Martin Mayer Elizabeth Mayer”
#12.  Series of 8 Bible post cards.
Descended from ancestry of A. Roy Brenneman of Neffsville (Manheim Twp. Preacher Martin Myer, daughter Mary Myer married to Adam Brenneman) m. Mae Haverstick.  Sold as a lot at Ken Farmer’s Auction, Virginia, Jan. 28, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #595 – $95.00

1592

Farm ledger, 6”Wx15”H, hardcover, marbleized.  Records of Christian Hershey of Salisbury Twp. (son of Christian and Susan (Hershey) Hershey), b. 1813-d.1898.  Farmed near Paradise.  Contains 1857-1860 cost for new house, some aussteier records, medicinal recipes & family records.  Bought from Roy Kulp, Feb. 26, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #397 – $35.00

1594

Ledger of Christian Gingrich (1829-1866) working in southern Lebanon Co. making and repairing scythes, grain cradles, winnowing forks.  Note:  front several pages are covered with hand colored children’s drawings.  Early 20th century.  Measures 8”W x 12 1/2”H.  Bought from Roy Kulp, Feb. 26, 1997.  See #4131.  Christian Gingrich (1801-1866) married Catherine Kauffman (1801-1885).  Lived in N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co.  Buried in Dohner Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #408 – $120.00

1596

Redware crock excavated from the trash pit behind the Henry Gast I Pottery, Manor Ave., Lancaster city.  4 5/8”x 3 3/4”D at rim with interior and exterior reddish glaze.  Has rim chip & crack. Bulbous “apple butter crock” form with two different rim types, rolled rims and two have flattened slants on the exterior of the rim

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #561 – $15.00

1597

Broken molded, unglazed redware platter.  11 1/2”L x 6 3/4” wide.  Large chunk of side missing.  Had pierced handles on either end.  Surface is elaborately molded.  Important piece also excavated at Gast pottery site.  It proves that Henry I experimented with molded Redware, a type of ware that his sons were known to have produced.  Bought at White Horse Antique Market, Mount Joy about Aug. 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #461 – $95.00

1599

Rare decorated Lancaster Co. blanket chest.  Softwood with straight dovetailed bracket base, till lid missing, has strap hinges, lock and escutcheon are missing.  Piece painted dark blue with inscription on front:  Christian Lang 1793.  Front panel covered with floral vines, has two parrots near center.  Most paints still vibrant but the ivory color flaked off.  They were partially restored by former owner, Richard Flanders Smith.  The chest is from the shop of John Flory (1754-1824) of Rapho Twp. who worked near Mastersonville.  It was sold at Rich Smith’s sale at Conestoga, May, 1997.  Bought by Greg Kramer of Robesonia.  I bought it from him on June 30, 1997.  I traded my Adam & Eve Fraktur, some pillow slips & cash.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #291 – $1,400.00

1602

Rare, mid 18th century center pull for door, wrought iron, backplate has elaborate open work, solid knob has decoration.  Elmer Kennel got it from Doeschler’s Mill, since demolished, that stood below Letort in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co.  Bought at Elmer’s sale on Aug. 23, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #207 – $525.00

1603

Wrought iron scraper, 32 1/4”L.  Scraper bent at angle to the shaft, faceted ball on end.  I bought from Elmer Kennel at Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society in June, 1997.  I believe that it was used to scrape ashes from the bottom of a ten plate stove.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #45 – $20.00

1605

Popsicle lamp with shade, 1950’s.  Cross Keys Antique Center, Aug. 21, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #574 – $50.00

1606

Pair of hand knit stockings, linen and wool, Amish, Lancaster Co, natural-no colors.  Miller’s Collectibles, Strasburg, Lancaster Co., Sept. 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #184 – $15.00

1608

Herringbone weave handkerchief, 17 1/8” x 17 1/4”, sheer muslin type fabric.  Has bold printed red border with red blocks at corners.  Initialed in black cotton thread:  E.S.  Hand hemmed on three borders.  Fine condition.  Jean Cook, Lititz, Aug. 27, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #174 – $25.00

1609

Single plank bottom chair.  Red-brown paint, worn, arrow back with curved crest rail.  Stamped G. Nees, a chair maker in Manheim, PA.  c. 1850.  Bought at household auction on E. High St. in Manheim on Sept. 13, 1997.  George Nees (1817-1881) a.37, painter, wife Elizabeth a. 25.  Manheim County Directory lists him as chair maker in Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp.  Appears as Ness, Nase, Nees.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #590 – $40.00

1610

Braided rug, unusual butterfly design.  Done in brown, yellow, green & black.  Has black body and antennae, oval patterns on wings.  Bought from Cheryl Mackley, York Co, at New Oxford Antique Center on Oct. 3, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #471 – $220.00

1612

Man’s neck kerchief, cotton, 24 1/2” x 29 1/2”, very bold plaid print, double-sided in red, black & neutral, hand-hemmed, a few small holes.  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz, on Oct. 24, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #101 – $60.00

1613

Fine, homespun linen, blue & white plaid neck kerchief, hand-hemmed two edges.  30 3/8” x 31”, has embroidered cross-stitch initials at one corner, MM in red cotton floss, excellent condition.  From Jean Cook.  Oct. 24, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #101 – $60.00

1614

Rare, center-seam homespun linen tablecloth.  Has drawn work panel down the center joining the two halves with initials EMM 1815 and several drawn motifs, a scissors, a bird, a flower.  Certainly by Elisa Mumma whose 1818 towel is in my collection.  See #1175.  From Jean Cook.  Oct. 24, 1997.  This may be the earliest recorded drawn-work PA German tablecloth.  Illustrated in Mennonite Arts, fig. 259.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #515 – $120.00

1616

Three hand carved applewood spoons.  The smallest, 6 3/8”L, shaped like coin silver spoon, has simple punch decoration on the front.  The second one, 11”L, punch decoration, inscribed in pencil on rear, “apple wood hand carved by Roy’s great grandfather”.  The third one:  a ladle 12 3/8”L with punch decoration, has a carved hanging tab.  Bought by Lois Baltozer at sale near Strasburg a few weeks before Christmas, a two or three day sale by Howard Shaub.  I bought from H B Hardican, Lititz, on Dec. 18, 1997.  Note:  Roy H. Weaver, age 97, died on Feb. 22, 1998, formerly of 881 Stively Rd., Strasburg, son of Melo H. & Mary Emma Eshleman Weaver of Strasburg Twp.  Buried at Zion UCC, New Providence.  Emma Eshleman (1870-1954), daughter of Abraham Eshleman (1837-1882) married Melo H. Weaver.  Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, July , 1988, p. 22.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #217 – $15.00

1617

Small, homespun pocket, function unknown, initialed in script, AN, in pink cotton floss.  Bought by Lois Baltozer, got from H B Hardican, Lititz, on Dec. 15, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #584 – $15.00

1618

Muslin women’s neck kerchief, 31” x 31”, with simple woven white border, small brown floral print over center field, tiny holes where the straight pins fastened it to the dress.  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #174 – $25.00

1619

Folk art lamp, c. 1930s, carved walnut pump mounted on a walnut base, handle turns light off and on.  Also mounted on base is standard topped by birdhouse with a bucket suspended from the bottom, a bird feeder or bath on a shaped pedestal, a pump trough.  Mug & bowl are loose, but accompany.  Bought at Ziegler’s Antique Mall, Hershey, PA  on Dec. 26, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #575 – $30.00

1621

Cast iron bootjack, beetle with original orange-salmon paint.  Bought from Larry Blouch, Meadowview Antiques, June 14, 1997.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #130 – $100.00

1623

Paint decorated brush, 7 5/8”L x 2 5/16”W x 2”H.  Bristles form a pattern of black and tan, ground color for the wooden portion is black, with the edges diagonally striped in green, yellow, red & white.  Inscribed in a script in white paint, “Lillie H. Earhart, 1903”.  Flanked by green vines with red berries and yellow highlights, terminating in large red-lobed flowers with a green center and white dots.  Bought from Mr. Cassel at White Horse Antiques, Mt. Joy.  He bought it at a household auction near Manheim some years ago.  Jan. 8, 1998.  A visitor in 2004, a daughter of Earl Charles, said that she knew Lillie Ehrhart.  They both attended Gantz Mennonite Church near Manheim.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #245 – $190.00

1625

Wrought iron two-tined butcher fork, signed BT 65, 22 1/4” long.  Simple design, pierced for hanging.  Attributed to Barton Taylor (1873-1969) of Spring Grove, Lancaster Co.  He was the son of blacksmith Samuel W. Taylor who was a brother of I W Taylor, my great aunt, Ida Taylor Stoner’s, father.  Bought at the York Antique Show from Andrea Hollenbaugh on Jan. 31, 1998.  See #1859, 2357.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #533 – $30.00

1627

English language Imprint…Colloquies of Corderius printed in Lancaster in 1804 by Robert Bailey.  Fine condition.  Bought from Philadelphia dealer at the Renningers Antique Extravaganza at Valley Forge on March 1, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #279 – $45.00

1629

12-hole tin candle mold, 10 5/8”H signed S. Ihling, some rust.  Samuel Ihling, tinsmith, was the son of William Ihling, copper and tin smith.  Both worked at a shop at 33 East King St. Lancaster, PA.  Samuel (b. c. 1831), took over his father’s shop before 1860.  William died in 1864.  Samuel lived as a tenant in a number of houses in the southeast area of Lancaster before buying a 1 1/2 story home at 233 E. Chestnut St.  Note:  In May, 1999, I visited Phil Kelley, tin smith at Leola.  I asked if he had ever seen anything by Ihling.  He said, no, but reached over his workbench and produced William Ihling’s copper & tin smithing ledger.  He said Roy Kulp offered him a sum for it.  Ten days later, Kelley died.  Although a piece (copper teakettle) signed by William is known, this is the only known piece by Samuel.  Bought at Shrewsbury Antique Center, York Co., PA, from a dealer from Maryland on March 29, 1998.  Note:  In the spring of 1998, the Heintisch Bldg. on the first block of S. Queen St. was being demolished.  Workers found a board behind the roof parapet inscribed, “33 Copper & Tinware Manufactory”.  I was hauling materials for the Historic Preservation Trust when I saw it on the site and couldn’t believe my eyes.  Randy Harris secured it and a month later gave it to me for helping with the hauling.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #21 – $160.00

1630

Decorated wrought iron ladle, 10 1/8”L with 2 3/8”D bowl, handle decorated with punch marks, round impression and paired semi-circles.  It is signed JK on the backside of the handle.  See #1589, 1706.  Phila. Antique Show, 4/19/98 from Heller Washam Antiques, Portland, Maine.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #527 – $110.00

1631

Hand-wrought iron fireplace trivet, 5 1/2”L x 4 3/4” w/a 6” shaped handle, stands 2 1/2” H on four legs, one with an early repair.  Grill consists of several round rods of unequal size.  Cross Keys Antique Center from an Adams Co. dealer, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #534 – $85.00

1632

Cast iron trivet, 8”D, 1 5/8”H, on four legs, two of them are early replacements.  Located in the center of the piece is a 5-pointed star inside a circle, joining the inner circle to the outer circle are 12 hearts.  A nearly identical example, it does have a handle, is signed, ‘B. Rimby, Baltimore, 1840” and is pictured in Kauffman’s PA Dutch American Folk Art, p. 124.  Bought at the estate of Bertha Hershey by Jean Cook.  I received from Jean March 1998.  See #2976.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #240 – $120.00

1635

Parchment deed dated 1796 from Benjamin & Veronica Hershey (my great, great, great, great grandparents) to sibling Christian Hershey, Jr.  It adjoins the tract mentioned above.  Bought at Conestoga Auction, April 28, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #352 – $500.00

1636

Rare pattern woven homespun linen woman’s neck kerchief.  32” x 33 1/2”, hand sewn hems on two sides.  Initialed MB in red cotton floss in one corner.  Elaborate geometric weave, excellent condition, minor staining.  Bought from Marion Butz at Paradise Village Antiques on May 7, 1998.  She bought it at a household sale in Lancaster Co., PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #585 – $65.00

1638

Wooden pencil box painted salmon.  9 5/8”L x 2 1/4”W x 2”H.  Box is carved from a single piece of pine with a lid that pivots sideways attached to the top.  An ink inscription on the underside of the lid reads, “this I get from my grandfather when I was 9 years old in the year 1857 Joseph R. Bucher”.  Added later in a different ink, “this I got (the previous 3 words, “this I got” blotted out) Henry B. Widders Feb. 7, 1924.”  Henry B. Widder (Aug. 20, 1906-June 14, 1955) was the son of Monroe B. Widder & Anna W. Bucher (July 17, 1870-June 26, 1925).  Anna was the daughter of Joseph R. Bucher (May 26, 1848-May 15, 1931) who married Barbara Wissler (June 26, 1848-Aug. 8, 1924).  Both are buried at Hammer Creek Mennonite.  Joseph was a half-brother to my great, great grandmother, Fanny S. (Bucher) Snyder (1841-1910).  I believe that the box was made by Joseph R. Bucher’s paternal grandfather, Jonas Bucher (Feb. 27, 1783-Sept. 4, 1864).  He is my great, great, great, great grandfather.  Some years ago I moved the stone springhouse he built in 1829 to my home at 27 Lititiz Run Rd.  He lived on Rt. 501, the first farm north of Lititz Borough on the west side of the road.  I recently saw a small Berlin work piece initialed FSB in a frame that was carved out of a block of wood, probably also by Jonas for his granddaughter Fanny (my great, great grandmother).  Don Horvath’s wife found the pencil box in northern York Co.  I bought it from Don at South Pointe Antiques at Adamstown on May 25, 1998.  Note:  At the spring, 1999 sale of Kathryn (Bucher) Bomberger, a granddaughter of Joseph R. Bucher, there was a second salmon pencil box dated 1857?  Jim Hosler of Manheim bought it.  In winter, 1998, at Valley Forge Antique Show, I saw a small Berlin work piece initialed FSB mounted in a small frame carved out of a solid piece of wood.  Likely Fanny S. Bucher, my great, great grandmother.  Frame, perhaps, by grandfather Jonas Bucher.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #28 – $160.00

1639

Fraktur drawing, approx. 7 1/4” x 8 3/4”, matted and framed in an Empire mahogany frame.  Paper is pale blue, the type used for letters in the early 19th century.  It is inscribed “John Nolt April 14 AD 1855”.  In the center is an elaborate compass-drawn group of stars:  a pair of large stars in the upper corners, two small stars in between other stars flank the main design.  Below in the center is a tulip tree, flanked by a pair of birds with spotted bodies and a cross design on the wings.  The watercolors used are red, blue, white, yellow and two shades of green.  Fine condition.  The birds were obviously inspired by those of Jacob Nolt (Feb. 27, 1798-Oct. 1, 1852) of Farmersville who drew a whole series of bird drawings.  The artist of this piece is either Jacob’s brother, John Nolt (May 27, 1795-Dec. 5, 1869), or John’s son, John W. Nolt (Apr. 14, 1843- June 15, 1913).  I just realized that this piece is dated on John’s 12th birthday, undoubtedly a birthday gift.  John Nolt, Sr. was a brother of Mary (Nolt) Musselman, my great, great, great grandmother.  John W. Nolt married Annie H. Hess (Oct. 8, 1850-Sept. 26, 1934).  She was the sister of my great grandfather, Aaron H. Hess.  This piece was sold at Horst’s Auction in 1997.  I bought it from Larry Schildt of Mohnton, Berks Co. at the East Berlin Antique Show on May 24, 1998.  On 3/14/99 I obtained a photocopy of a color xerox that Amos Hoover has of a piece by the same hand, dated one day prior to this piece, bearing the name of John W’s sister, Susanna Nolt (b. 1827)   She is quite likely the maker of both pieces.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #406 – $1,950.00

1640

Handwrought fish gig.  Finely wrought iron shaft, 19 1/4”L w/ a 36” wooden handle that fits into a socket.  Iron head is stamped JH on both sides.  I bought it from Ginny Journy at the Strasburg Antique Market on May 14, 1998.  I found out later that it was sold at Horst’s Auction on a tool sale late last winter.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #49 – $40.00

1641

Naive oil painting, on original stretcher—no frame.  Rural scene, appears to be by the same artist as #1566 and #1572.  Farm buildings on a hill, men on horseback on the lane in front, women in the yard.  Has a small hole on the left side.  I bought from Greg Kramer.  He got it at Conestoga Auction.  Received it in 1997, paid for it May 31, 1998.  6/9/02 paid Carole Elicker for restoration and cutting down a frame to fit it.  (Light cleaning)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #481 – $525.00

1643

Primitive watercolor of man on horseback, soldier with saber.  3 3/4”W x 5 3/8”H.  On wove paper, drawn in pencil then colored with burgundy, green & yellow watercolors.    Inscribed in pencil on reverse:  HG Reist 1870.  This piece could date c.1850 and have been given to Henry G. Reist (born May 27, 1862) as a gift.  Henry was the son of Henry B. Reist (1832-1879) and Catherine S. Garber (1822-1922).  They lived at Elmdale Farm, three miles west of Mount Joy, PA.  Henry G. Reist later compiled and published the Reist genealogy.  This piece was sold at Horst’s Auction last fall or winter together with a second soldier on horseback and eagle drawings.  I bought it at the Lititz Antique Show on June 26, 1998 from Fran Woods of Bird-in-Hand.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #531 – $150.00

1653

Redware spittoon, 7”D x 3 7/8”H, turned bands on base, 2 rows of notching along upper edge, mottled buff, brown and red-brown glazing.  Cracked.  Found in a farmhouse in central York Co., PA.  Bought at Antique Depot, Annville, Aug. 4, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #257 – $45.00

1655

Pair of hand knit white cotton stockings with pink 20”L cross-stitch embroidery, “MAS 1852”.  Bought from Wendy Christie at Adam’s Annex, Aug. 16, 1998.  Wendy bought them at Horst’s Auction recently.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #179 – $80.00

1660

German Imprint, 1814, Martyr Spiegel, Lancaster, by Joseph Ehrenfried.  Has detailed family record of my great, great, great, great grandparents Abraham Reist (1770-1852) and Esther Cassel of Penn Twp.  Bought at Horst Auction Catalog Sale on Sept. 5, 1999.  Some loss to leather on spine.  See #1579, 2067.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #230 – $525.00

1661

Fraktur, Ephrata practice sheet, 8 1/4”L x 6 1/2”H on laid paper with portion of Ephrata watermark, capital L with three elaborate floral designs.  By an unknown hand who worked at the Cloister c. 1750 and who also did the bookplate in From Penna. to Waterloo, 1991, p. 48.  Executed in brown and red ink.  I bought it from Tom and Julia Barring of Stockton, NJ.  They got it from Ron Trauger.  Bought at the York Antique Show on Sept. 6, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #437 – $3,300.00

1664

Brown & white check plaid neckerchief, 24” x 24 1/2”, has early repair using a piece of the same fabric.  From Martin Rudy family, Kissel Hill.  Florence H. Singer sale, East Petersburg, Oct. 3, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #476 – $15.00

1665

Brown, white, red & green neckerchief, 22 3/4” x 24”, hem hand sewn.  From Martin Rudy family, Kissel Hill.  Florence H. Singer sale, East Petersburg, Oct. 3, 1998.  Alan Keyser dated it at c. 1840.  Exhibited Apr-Dec. 2002 at the Heritage Center of Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #174 – $30.00

1666

Pair of hand knit red socks, 10 1/2”L, moth holes.  Pair of hand knit socks, red wool with white horizontal lines throughout, 15”L. From Martin Rudy family, Kissel Hill.  Florence H. Singer sale, East Petersburg, Oct. 3, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #41 – $70.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #184 – $15.00

1667

Family Bible, Phila. 1839, covers detached, bad condition.  Owned by Benjamin M. Stauffer (1818-1896) of Warwick Twp. in 1843.  Has family records, memorial for Sophia Stauffer (1884).  This is the family of Sarah Ann Stauffer of Lime Springs Farm, Rohrerstown.  Bought from Bob Grabowski on Oct. 6, 1998.  See #2081.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #368 – $25.00

1670

Wrought iron sewing clamp with fabric cushion, 6”H x 3 1/2” x 2 1/2”.  Crosshatch & punched decoration and bracket and knuckle, screw terminates in a shaped thumb hold.  Several layers of fabric worn and darkened.  From Walter Hess sale, Lincoln, PA.  Bought from Nan Tshudy on Oct. 9, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #466 – $220.00

1673

Homespun wool petticoat:  red, blue & brown check, 36”L.  Has later plaid waistband w/blue calico ties, white shoulder straps.  Has some old repairs and many moth holes.  From Walter Hess sale, Lincoln, PA.  Bought from Sandy Hardican on Oct. 9, 1998.  See also #1701.  Sold at Leaser Log Farm, 7654 Leaser Rd., Lehigh Co., PA.  Ellis & Mable Roth Estate.  Oct. 5 & 6, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #178 – $35.00

1675

Toleware tray, 11 5/8”L x 8 7/8”W with radiused corners.  Wide green band at perimeter decorated with gold leaves.  Gold band encircling the base, dents & paint loss, inscribed on the back, “Isaac H. Geib 1852”.  Bought at White Horse Antiques, Mount Joy on Aug. 16, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #415 – $90.00

1677

Moseman peanut tin, 7 3/4”D, 7 1/4”H, yellow paint with black lettering, some dents.  Plant was owned by my late great aunt, Miriam Moseman Horst (Mrs. Walter), two brothers.  Bought at Adams Antique Center, Denver, PA,  Oct. 23, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #573 – $110.00

1678

Large hooked rug, the office of Henry Wilhelm Stiegel, 64”L x 45”H.  Hooked with yarn on a plywood stretcher.  Some small repairs, good color and detail.  Herman Woolfrey bought out of the home of a folk art collector in West Chester, PA.  Bought at Yellow Springs Antique Show, Oct. 17, 1998.  Made by Minnie Shaffer Weil (1879-1964), daughter of Henry Weil (1868-1943), married David B. Missemer (1886-1941).  Buried at East Fairview Church of the Brethren near Manheim.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #473 – $575.00

1679

Lancaster County walnut flat top tall case clock with arched dial by Hans Jacob Moellinger, Neustadt adv, Germany, (b. 1695-d.1763).  Iron dial with blue paint, cast spandrels same as my Fred. Moellinger clock, casting in arch of Father Time.  Simple but nicely proportioned case w/arched door, straight bracket base reduced in height, seat board replaced.  Moellinger, a Mennonite, is one of Germany’s most famous clockmakers.  Clock came from a collection of clocks in York Co., PA.  I bought from Phillip H. Bradley Co., Downingtown, PA  on Oct. 17, 1998.  Exhibited at Mennonite Historians of Eastern PA, Harleysville, April 2017-March 2018.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #293 – $1,750.00

1681

Linden Hall needlework piece.  Frame is 15 1/2”W x 19 3/8”H.  Glass has black border w/gold inner border.  “Mary Hamilton 1805” printed across the bottom in gold lettering.  Elaborate silk embroidery of a floral spray on silk:  white, blue, brown, tan and red flosses.  Spray tied by a ribbon.  Hummingbird feeding at the top.  Has staining, 3 tears, one hole.  Black flaking off glass.  Mary Hamilton (b. Feb. 22, 1796) first enrolled at Linden Hall in 1803.  She was from Pequea, Lancaster Co., PA.  Bought at Harry L. Stoner Antiques in Landisburg, Perry Co., PA, Oct. 31, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #350 – $240.00

1682

Red and white handkerchief, 17 3/4” x 20”, red border with white railroad track, white field with red [symbols].  Has initial O embroidered in blue on one corner.  Paper note:  from grandpapa.  From Jean Cook, Lititz, Oct. 30, 1998.  Bought From Walter Hess sale, Lincoln, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #174 – $25.00

1682-b

Group of books from the estate of Charles Stauffer, brother of Sarah Ann Stauffer of Lime Spring Farm near Rohrerstown.
#1  Stauffer Family Bible, English, printed in Phila. c. 1830 by Kimber and Sharpless, good condition.  Has family records of Samuel Frantz (b. 1799) married Elizabeth Lehman (b. 1807).  Includes a Berlin-work bookmark, also a round paper silhouette profile impressed MUSEUM by Charles Willson Peale’s Museum, Independence Hall, Phila.
#2  Himlische Wandersmann printed in Lancaster in 1828 by Johann Bar with ownership inscription of Barbara Frantz & John Beitler.  Covers worn & warped.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #359 – $90.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #289 – $30.00

1683

Two woman’s Haldsduchs , cotton, 33 1/2” x 33 1/2”, brown, white and orange plaid w/ brown border, hand sewn hems, early 19th century.  Silk paisley neck kerchief, 37 1/2” x 40 1/2”, tan, gold, red, black design, border blue-gray, hand sewn hems, hole in center and other damage.  Same descent as previous handkerchief (Walter Hess sale, Lincoln, PA).  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz, Oct. 30, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #476 – $15.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #120 – $45.00

1684

Round pine foot stool, top is 11 3/4”D, 3 shaped legs, 9” high.  Sides of legs painted red, front surface green, top surface red with green edge, 6 lobed green star in center of top.  c. 1890.  From Oct. 31 sale of Clyde B. Stoner (b. 1917) in Highland Acres, East Lampeter Twp.  Clyde’s grandfather, Samuel N. Stoner, married Katie B. Snyder, a sister of my great grandmother, Barbara B. (Snyder) Stoner.  Bought from Nan Tshudy, Ephrata, at York Tailgate Show on Nov. 6, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #338 – $200.00

1685

Blue cardboard sewing basket with corn husk sewn to exterior sides.  Interior has fabric lining, 5”D.  Somewhat misshapen, said to be Lancaster Co. Amish.  From Penny Thomas at Strasburg Antique Center, Nov. 5, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #135 – $35.00

1687

Turned wooden butter print, 3 5/8”D, serrated border with floral design in center.  Has chip along lower right edge.  From Clyde B. Stoner sale, Oct. 31, 1998.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, Nov. 18, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #304 – $30.00

1689

Super fabric toy rooster, 13 1/2”H, tan flannel body w/red wool comb and wattle, reck neck band, red piping on tail, red embroidery on the feet, tan rick-rack decorates the tail, woven tape around the feet and a woven and embroidered band at the base of the tail.  Some losses.  Other examples by the same toymaker come from the Akron area.  Was sold at the sale of Mary B. Siegrist (b. 1911) on Oct. 3, 1992.  She was the maiden aunt of Dr. Donald Siegrist of Bird in Hand.  Family didn’t know where it came from.  Probably dates c. 1850-1875.  Trish Herr bought it and sold it at the York Antique Show shortly after the sale.  Bought by Stephen/Douglas Antiques of Rockingham, UT.  They kept it in their house for several years.  I bought it at the York Antique Show on Nov. 7, 1998.  Mary was daughter of John E. Siegrist (1885-1976) & Susanna L. Burkhart (1877-1944).  Susanna was daughter of Abram Landis & Hettie Ann Groff who lived along Rt. 30 near the Willows at the Amish Farm & House tourist site.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #434 – $2,350.00

1690

Strawberry Make-do, on glass compote base, 8 3/8”H, base 4 3/4”D.  Fabric berry is 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”.  Red berry with yellow spots, green fabric leaves at base.  Cheryl Mackley bought it in York Co.  I bought at South Pointe Antiques, Nov. 29, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #460 – $150.00

1691

Rye straw sewing basket, small coils, rim on base 6 3/4”D, top 11 1/8”D.  Has double row of openwork.  Minor damage to rim of base.  Steve Still bought in Conestoga, Lancaster Co. at a neighborhood yard sale.  He says that he has seen similar examples come out of the same area.  Bought at Renningers Antique Market on Dec. 13, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #276 – $575.00

1693-b

Shawl.  Gray & black plaid, 64” x 138”, wool, some holes, has a tear 3” x 3”.  Fringed.  Belonged to great, great Aunt Amanda (Snyder) Landis (1872-1956).  I bought at Horst Auction sale of Vera (Landis) Weachter on Dec. 2, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #104 – $25.00

1693-c

Shawl.  Solid black, 58” x 110”, wool, fringed, some repairs, holes.  Belonged to great, great Aunt Amanda (Snyder) Landis (1872-1956).  I bought at Horst Auction sale of Vera (Landis) Weachter on Dec. 2, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #176 – $95.00

1699

Set of dishes, service for twelve, some pieces missing.  Marked C. W. Turner & Sons, Phileau, Tunstall.  Brown transfer design.  Some pieces stained.  This set was given by Amos N. Landis (1869-1944) to his future bride, Amanda B. Snyder (1872-1956) prior to their marriage in 1893.  Bought at their daughter’s sale, Vera Weachter, Dec. 2, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #148 – $30.00

1701

Cotton print tick for cradle, 30 3/4”L x 20 1/2”W, hand sewn, unusual print, rectangular blocks of dark green w/red flower, tan patches w/red flowers.  An attached note reads, “Dec. 31, 1922 first baby born and died she gave this to me.  Uncle Phaon in Hospital.  This cover from Aunt Lizzie.  This was her grandparents little baby feather tick cover Nabel Steigerwalt great great great grandparents Oswald Carolina E. Steigerwalt.”  Fine condition.  Came from same sale (Walter Hess, Lincoln, PA) as #1672, 1673, 1682, 1683.  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz, PA, Oct. 10, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #546 – $80.00

1702

Redware crock with one handle, 6 3/4”D at top, 7 3/4”H.  Unglazed exterior, glazed interior.  Glazed upside down name on exterior.  J. Royer, from northern Lancaster Co.  It is likely the name of the recipient of an order of redware, probably a shopkeeper, perhaps ____Royer, a storekeeper in Lancaster City in the 1850’s-1860’s or J. Royer, a storekeeper in Lincoln, Lancaster Co. in the 1870’s.  Bought from John Wenzel, Schaefferstown, 1998.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #254 – $260.00

1703

Transfer print handleless cup & saucer, marked, “T. Walker Washington”.  Black transfer Washington vase pattern, good condition.  From Clyde B. Stoner’s sale, Oct. 31, 1998.  Came from his parents’ home in Ephrata.  Elam S. Stoner (1891-1969) m. Emma L. Bucher (b. 1894).  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Lititz, Jan. 4, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #79 – $30.00

1704

Early Adams Rose plate, 8 1/4”D.  Impressed ADAMS, has one chip.  From Clyde B. Stoner sale, from his parents’ home.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Jan. 4, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #557 – $50.00

1705

White Bristol glass cream pitcher, 4 1/3”H, handblown with rough pontil, gold decoration, flowers, leaves and stars.  From Clyde B. Stoner sale.  Bought from Sandy Hardican, Jan. 4, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #166 – $10.00

1706

Wrought iron skimmer, 19 5/8”L, signed IK on reverse.  Punch decoration on handle.  Repair to the bottom of the bowl.  Bought at Golden Lancaster Antique Gallery, New Oxford, PA , Jan. 7, 1999.  See #1589, 1630.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #532 – $50.00

1707

Dovetailed copper teakettle, 4 quarts, gooseneck spout, brass finial on lid.  Impressed signature on the handle, “JNS MEYERS”.  Jonas Meyers (b.c.1798) worked in Lititz from 1832-1846.  By 1850, he was listed as a tinsmith in Columbia, Lancaster County.  Bought at Horst Auction on Jan. 30, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #438 – $475.00

1709

Plaited corn shuck basket, 7 1/4”D x 2 1/8”H, 2 handles.  Top rim and handles worked around wire.  Silk lining on interior, c. 1870.  Wallpaper under silk, old pencil inscription on bottom, “Aunt Ursula Biemsderfer”.   Don Horvath bought at a sale on State St., Ephrata, about 5 years ago.  I bought at South Pointe on March 1, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #477 – $25.00

1710

Decorated “Weber” sewing box c. 1840-1850.  6 1/2”W x 3 7/8”D x 4 3/4”H.  Has carved bracket feet applied with wooden pins.  Yellow paint worn, on front 5 bay two story red house on green lawn flanked by two trees.  Tulip with leaves on either end.  Pencil inscription on bottom.  18 cts.  Originally sold at a household sale in Lancaster Co.   Lid was missing.  Thurston Nichols knew where an unpainted Weber box of same size was, so he bought it and installed it on the box, painting the lid to match.  Inscription on the inside of lid related to the box.  “Amish PolAB? Box made by Isaac Stoltzfus A.D. 1874.”  Box was made by Jonas Weber (1810-1876), Leacock Twp, Lancaster Co., PA.  I bought from Thurston Nichols at the West Chester Antique Show on March 14, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #300 – $1,450.00

1711

Carved wood horse by Peter Brubacher (1816-1898) of Clay Twp., Lancaster Co.  8”H x 9”L.  Body carved of one piece, legs carved separately and attached.  Horsehair tail, tin ears, gessoed and painted black with white lower legs and nose.  Some paint loss where legs join the body.  Horse is pictured in Just For Nice by Richard Machmer, p. 28.  Was in the collection of Richard Flanders Smith, sold at Conestoga Auction.  Bought by Connie Hayes, Bellville, PA, who sold it to Jason Dixon, Louisville, Kentucky.  I bought it from Jason on March 26, 1997 at the Lancaster Antique Show.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #425 – $26,500.00

1712

Wooden wall box, c. 1850, has lid w/ wooden knob.  8 1/4”L x 2 5/8”H (at front), 5 5/8”H at back x 3 5/8” deep.  Back has scrolled crest.  Made by Jonas Weber (1810-1876) of Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co.  Red wash overall, lid has yellow line along edge and black & green leaves.  Back has yellow and green leaves flanking the hanging hole, paint worn, front edge of base chewed.  The only example of this form that I’ve ever seen.  Bought from Gloria Lonergan, New Jersey at the Lancaster Antique Show on March 26, 1999.  See #518, 950.  This box was sold by Sotheby’s on Jan. 30, 1987, at sale of Austin & Jill Fine, lot #956.  Fine bought it from Chris Machmer.  Dick Machmer owns an example of the same form, but it has a wooden divider in the center.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #315 – $975.00

1713

One drawer sewing table, c. 1845-1860, poplar and pine, nicely turned legs, unusual scalloped top, single drawer was fitted with a dovetailed sewing tray.  This was owned by Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome, descended to daughter Fannie Betzner (1871-1968) of Kitchener, Ontario, thence to daughter Helen (Betzner) High of Vineland, Ontario, thence to first cousin Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #295 – $100.00

1714

Sugar stand by Joseph Lehn (c. 1865-1890).  Ochre graining with pussy willow decoration on the hoops, some paint loss on hoops.   The rest of the paint is in super condition.  Owned by Fannie (Hess) Betzner (b. 1871) to daughter Helen (Betzner) High to cousin Anna Mae Fretz.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #325 – $5,600.00

1720

Piece of homespun linen fabric, 34 1/4” x 50”, initialed in red cotton cross-stitch ASF, Annie Snyder Franck (1843-1929) who married Jonas H. Hess.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #285 – $65.00

1721

Four clear glass goblets, 6″ high, bulbous stem, one slightly darker in color Anna bought at a flea market, the other three wre owned by her grandmother Anna S. (Franck) Hess (1843-1929). After the death of Jonas Hess in 1919, Anna lived with her daughter Ellen F. Charles. Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland Ontario May 22, 1999 when i visted her.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #164 – $15.00

1722

Nippon serving bowl.  10 5/16” wide at handles, rose border decoration with gilt edges and gilt cartouche at bottom of bowl.  Stamped, hand painted Nippon.   Anna Mae Fretz remembers that it stood on a cupboard in her grandmother’s room at their home on Broad Street, Lititz.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

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1723

Two calendar plates for 1912 marked “Compliments of Pfautz Bros., Lititz, PA”.  Both have turkey hunting scene, but different borders.  One border is gilt, the other has an orange spatter border.  From Anna Mae Fretz’s home.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #161 – $10.00

1724

Gingham basket liner, 26” x 26”, dark blue check.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #170 – $10.00

1725

Two ironstone plates, 6 3/4”D, one marked Maddock’s American China, the other unmarked.  From the dinner service at Lititz Mennonite Church.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

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1726

Lititz Bicentennial plate, 1756-1956.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

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1727

Anniversary plate from the Mennonite Settlement of the Niagara Peninsula.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

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1729

Clear glass cookie jar, 12”H, 4 3/4” square w/ glass lid.  Anna Mae Fretz said it was from her parents’ farmhouse near Lititz, PA.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

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1730

Wooden top, 3 men hanging from a pole.  When the pole is turned, they flip around.  Marked on bottom:  Made in Japan.  Base inscribed David Leo (Betzner) in ink.  Pencil inscription says, “for Anna Mae from Aunt Fannie”.  David Betzner (b. 1914) was Fannie’s son.  He died at age 9 of a ruptured appendix.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #128 – $240.00

1731

2 stone (chert?) arrowheads from the Vineland, Niagara Peninsula, that belonged to Anna Mae’s husband, Lyall Fretz (d. 1998)  Also, one fragment.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #27 – $10.00

1732

Stone pipe, probably American Indian from Lyall Fretz, Vineland, Ontario.  Pipe bowl has three large ribs, some chipping on ribs, quartz-like stone.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #2 – $100.00

1733

2 silver plate serving spoons by Rogers and Broal, monogrammed EFH for Ellen Franck (Hess) Charles,  Anna Mae Fretz’s mother.  1 matching serving spoon monogrammed ASH for Annie Snyder (Franck) Hess (1843-1929).  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #436 – $15.00

1735

6 teaspoons, Rogers & Bro Al.  5 monogrammed EFH for Ellen Franck Hess, one monogrammed H for Annie (Franck) Hess.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #436 – $15.00

1736

9 forks, 5 knives, Rogers & Bros.  Simple, undecorated form.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #436 – $15.00

1737

Wire glasses w/ bifocals in a later striped glass case from Lyall Fretz’s family.  Given to me by Anna Mae (Charles) Fretz of Vineland, Ontario on March 22, 1999 when I visited her.  Anna Mae (b. 1917) was the daughter of Christian L. Charles and Ellen (Franck) Charles (1881-1980).  Ellen was born in my house on Aug. 30, 1881, the daughter of Preacher Jonas H. & Annie (Franck) Hess of Rome.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #192 – $10.00

1738

Fraktur by Hans Jacob Brubacher, 2”W x 3 1/4”H inscribed “Anna Herrin thue ich mich schreiben an Gottes wort hoff ich zu bleiben anno 1765 den 19 ten November HiB”.  Border yellow & red, green corners, a striped tulip springs from a vase.  Some staining.  Bought Apr. 5, 1999 from Greg Kramer, Robesonia, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #214 – $550.00

1739

German language imprint, title page missing, appears to be sermon/hymnal, c. 1747.  Ownership inscription of Carl E. Seybold. See #1267.  Owned in 1813.  Bought from Russ and Corinne Earnest at Golden Lane Antique Gallery, New Oxford, PA.  Apr. 15,1999.  Seybold was a famous Lancaster Co. Fraktur artist.  I own 2 other books owned by him.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #207 – $50.00

1740

Wrought iron trivet, iron ring 5 1/2”D, 2 7/8”H.  It stands on three round legs.  One has a crack.  Bought at Golden Lane Antique Gallery, Feb. 11, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #146 – $40.00

1744

Cotton woman’s halsduch, 33 1/2” x 34”, hems are machine sewn. In red cotton cross-stitch in one corner is “CH BAMBERGER” for Catharine H. (Hess) Bomberger, daughter of Christian Hess & Barbara Huber of Rothsville.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #585 – $65.00

1746

German language sale broadside.  10 3/8”W x 8 5/8”H.  Public sale on March 14, 1829, printed by Bar.  Public sale for the late Jacob Bamberger…a cow, a bull…cut stone, steps for a house entrance, furniture, etc.  Kathryn Bomberger sale, April 24, 1999

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #465 – $45.00

1747

2 public sale broadsides.  #1.  10 3/8”W x 13”H, in English.  Public sale on Feb. 8, 1849 for John Bamberger in Penn Twp.  Cattle, plows, windmill, carpenter’s tools, etc.  Printed by Jacob Myers, West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA  See #1239, 1277.  #2.  8 3/4”W x 13 5/8”H.  German sale broadside & top portion for sale on Oct. 16, 1818 in Warwick Twp. for the deceased John Bamberger.  Household & farm equipment, 4 shares of stock in the Marietta and Susquehanna Trading Company.  The lower portion lists a sale on Sept. 22, 1818 for 896 acres of land in Bran Twp, Grand River Settlement, Upper Canada, John Bamberger, agent.  Printed by Johann Bar.  Both glued onto cardboard.  Kathryn Bomberger sale, April 24, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #58 – $500.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #65 – $180.00

1748

Hand-drawn family tree of the Bomberger family dated 1853.  12 1/2”W x 8 1/4”H showing six generations in the line of Bishop Christian Bomberger (1818-1890).  Little drawings of houses mark the the line of descent of the original homesite.  Glued on cardboard together with several late broadsides.  On reverse, a colorful geometric drawing by Katie Reist, 1885.  Kathryn Bomberger sale, Apr. 24, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #634 – $60.00

1751

Box lot.  Handwritten will (German) of John Bamberger (1750-1818) dated 1816, seven bonds 1814-1818 from John Bomberger to various heirs.  Kathryn Bomberger sale, April 24, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #57 – $800.00

1757

About 50 Indian arrowheads, various stone and sizes.  I kept about half of them.  Christian R. Bomberger found them on his adjoining farm along Waters Edge Dr., Warwick Twp.  Most were found near the pond.  Kathryn (Bucher) Bomberger (Mrs. Christian R.) sale, April 24, 1999

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #30 – $10.00

1760

School book.  Grimier’s Improved Edition.  A New Guide to the English Tongue, printed in Lancaster by Henry Grimler.  New Oxford Antique Show, March 28, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #272 – $25.00

1761

Framed Berlin work embroidery of basket of flowers marked Cath H Eby 1860, 10 1/4”W x 13 1/2”H.  Pink, red, blue, green and ivory wool flosses.  Minor losses.  In oak frame, c. 1900.  Catherine H. Eby (b. July 28, 1844) was the daughter of Joel and Hettie (Hess) Eby.  See #1755, 2011, 2029.  Her mother was born in this house.  On Oct. 10, 1865 she married John B. Huber, son of John & Fanny (Buckwalter) Huber.  John was a first cousin of my great, great grandfather, Henry Huber Stoner.  Bought from Jim Tshudy at Black Angus on May 30, 1999.  He bought it at Kathryn Hostetter sale.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #443 – $110.00

1762

Copper mug, dovetailed seam, bottom is domed, top lip is rolled.  Handle is cast of a brass & copper alloy.  7 1/2”H, 5 1/4”D at base, 4 1/2”D at top.  Has numerous dents.  Together with a wrought iron stirrer.  11 1/2” long, a round knob at top, terminating with a flat, chisel-like end at the bottom.  Said to be a stirrer that was heated then thrust into the mug to warm mulled cider.  It was found under the crawl space of the Swope Tavern when an addition was removed during renovation some years ago.  The tavern still stands near the Rt. 272 & 23 intersection, along the north side near Leola.  Bought from tinsmith Phil Kelley of Leola who purchased it when it and other artifacts were discovered.  I bought it on May 24, 1999.  Tavern was demolished in 2005.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #147 – $55.00

1766

Ledger of Joseph Bowman (1777-1831) of near Strasburg, Lampeter Twp.  8”W x 13 1/4”H leather bound, deterioration of lower half of spine.  Earliest records, 1799-1804, likely kept by Joseph’s father.  Joseph kept records from 1818-1830.  All written in English.  Joseph, a farmer and formerly a clockmaker, had dealings with Anthony Wayne Baldwin, his brother-in-law, etc.  Joseph’s mother, Eve, died on April 19, 1826.  Father probably died in 1811.  Numerous pages are missing at the back.  Bought from Roy Kulp on June 30, 1999.  Brenneman Genealogy, p. 656:  John Bowman (1755-Nov. 11, 1813) married Eve Brenneman (1757-Dec. 1824), lived in Earl Twp near New Holland.  Daughter Ann (1781-1865) married Joseph Bowman (1777-1831) of Lampeter.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #414 – $85.00

1767

Walnut slaw cutter, 6 1/2”W x 19 3/4”L, top of backboard terminated in two “ears” with inscribed compass stars.  Front surface has been scrubbed, rear is untouched.  I bought at the New Antique Co-Op in Leola where Achenbach’s Bakery used to be.  July 3, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #158 – $180.00

1768

Ledger of Samuel Grosh, Lititz, sawmill, 1825-1849.  7 3/4”W x 12 1/2”H, marbleized covers, spine leather is gone, many pages loose.  Grosh sold to many locals including my great, great, great grandfather, Henry Hess and also Jonas Bucher.  Bought at Horst Auction, Ephrata on 6/16/99.  The ledger has a small, separate index.  I found it outside at Black Angus on June 27, 1999.  From Frances Larkin consignment.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #406

1769

Pieced pillow-pin cushion, 6” x 6 1/4”, made from assorted fabric rectangles with crow’s feet stitching at the corners of each block.  Paper label sewn to rear reads, “Presented to Lizzie B. Stauffer from Aunt Fannie H. Brubacher 1905”  Bought at Horst Auction.  Was from Helen H. Nauman consignment, June 16, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #587 – $55.00

1770

Molded stoneware pitcher, 9”H, Gothic panels on sides.  Yellow-ware base glaze w/dark brown mottling overall.  Has old repairs to rim & spout.  May be the work of the Eagle Pottery Works on S. Queen St, Lancaster, operated by Henry Gast I and his son Henry Gast II.  Bought it at White Horse Antiques, Mount Joy, from Tom Friday.  He got it at Conestoga Auction a few years ago.  June 20, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #460 – $90.00

1772

Redware bowl, 8”D at top rim, 5 1/2”D at base, 3 1/2”H.  Interior glazed with a light orange glaze.  Exterior unglazed.  Has a chip on outer rim and a hairline crack.  It was excavated at the site of the Henry Gast I pottery on Manor Ave., Lancaster City.  I bought at Lewisburg Roller Mills on June 6, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #462 – $50.00

1773

Fabric horse, 6 1/2”H x 7 1/2”L, main body dark grey corded fabric.  Underside is light gray, black ears, brown button eyes.  Black yarn mane and tail.  Old Order Mennonite from Waterloo Co., Ontario.  I bought at St. Jacobs Antique Market, St. Jacobs, on March 21, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #560 – $375.00

1774

Brown check homespun linen, 17” x 40”, 1/2” check, fringed four sides, minor staining.  Bought at Adam’s Antiques, Adamstown, from a Kutztown, PA dealer who bought it at a household auction.  I bought it on April 8, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #388 – $95.00

1775

Grain decorated softwood wardrobe, two door.  78” x 55” x 20”D, built in 2 halves with separate base on turned feet, separate cornice is a recent replacement.  Both sides of interior are fitted with peg rails w/ hand-carved pegs on backboard, and also double sided rails through the center.  Probably built c. 1850 in Montgomery Co., PA.  Moldings on the doors and the graining was likely added c. 1875.  I bought from Bob Moyer at 1767 Stone House Antiques, Mount Joy, on May 28, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #496 – $220.00

1777

Brown glass whiskey bottle, 10 3/4”H.  Bottle embossed A Overholt Co, has original paper labels with Overholt’s likeness, tax label at top says Made Fall 1934, Bottled Fall 1939.  Bought from John Wentzel, Schaefferstown, PA on July 1, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #372 – $100.00

1778

Book, The Saints’ Everlasting Rest, by the Rev. Richard Baxter.  Has a bookplate inscribed in a fine hand by a late Bible scrivener,  “Presented to Louisa H. Hostetter by her parents Samuel and Magdalena Horst  the 15 September 1878.”  The spine is covered with duct tape.  Louisa H. Hostetter (1859-1927) was a sister to my great grandmother, Emma (Horst) Bender.  She married c. 1878 David F. Hostetter (1854-1937).  They lived in Manheim Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.  Bought at Horst Auction on June 2, 1999.  December, 2001, I paid Tony Haversack to restore spine.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #187 – $25.00

1780

Lancaster County sampler, 19 1/4” x 19 1/4”, symmetrical sampler stitched with silk flosses.  Has 2” wide golden silk border with pale pink applied ribbon that undulates around the border.  Stitched inscription reads, “Mary Hamacher A Daughter of Daniel and Anna Hammacher was born in West Hempfield Township Lancaster County August the 1 1813.  When I am dead and in the grave and all my Flesh is Rotten when This you see Remember Me Else I Shall be Forgotten.”  Mary Hammacher (Aug. 1, 1813-Apr. 26, 1905) was the daughter of Daniel Hammacher (1781-1862) and Anna Musser (1790-1847), daughter of Henry & Anna Musser, West Hempfield Twp.  Daniel was the son of John & Maria (Bollinger) Hamaker.  Daniel owned the mill at East Petersburg along the little Conestoga in East Hempfield Twp.  It was later owned by Mary and her sister, Barbara by will dated July 13, 1862, X-I-482 (all real & personal estate to daughters Mary & Barbara) .This sampler was owned by an Adams Co., PA family who consigned it to Golden Lane Antique Gallery, New Oxford.  The family said that there is a second sampler like it owned by other family members which was made by a sister.  Don & Trish Herr own a related sampler made by Mary’s niece, Fanny H. Stauffer (c. 1840-1846), the daughter of David Stauffer (b. 1804) and Anna Hammacher.  This sampler is in fine condition with minor losses to silk border.  Mounted in an early 20th century frame.  Bought July 22, 1999.  Note:  An inscription from Maria Hamaker appears on the 3rd to last page of the autograph book of Rebecca H. Gochnauer, #1523.  Barbara Hamaker (1816-1903) and sister Mary (1813-1905) are buried at Kreider’s Church of the Brethren, Manheim, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #521 – $625.00

1781

Wrought iron trammel.  22 1/2” long at its shortest setting.  Upper & lower hooks terminate in a scroll.  Low hook has tree decoration.  Flat surface punch decorated with border, peaked at top, also initials IC [backwards upper case B] and marks [similar to M x x W].  Found in York Haven, PA.  Bought from Don Horvath at Collector’s Choice, New Oxford, on 7/31/99.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #143 – $35.00

1782

Simple wrought iron trivet, 6 1/2” x 6 1/8” x 1 1/2” made of 2 bars with ends bent to form feet, joined by 7 flat bands.  From Richard Herr sale in East Lampeter Twp. on the corner of Gridley Rd. and Millstream Rd.  Bought from Jason Miller on Aug. 15, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #534 – $85.00

1784

1851 New Testament with 1861 ownership of Christian H. Bamberger. Bought from Ken Leininger on Sept. 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #199 – $25.00

1785

Large homespun linen man’s shirt.  All hand sewn, has needlelace at base of the neck V and below that in red cotton thread C x U done in cross-stitch.  c. 1830-1860.  Has 2 buttons on the neck opening.  Fine condition. Has light staining.  I hand washed and bleached it in the sun.  Bought from Jean Cook who bought it at a Lancaster Co. household sale.  Exhibited Apr.-Dec., 2002, Heritage Center of Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #103 – $140.00

1786

Group of six women’s caps from same household, bought by Jean Cook’s picker in Montgomery Co, PA.  Nearly all hand sewn, c. 1800-1870.  Likely several generations of owners.  Alan Keyser believes that they are Mennonite.
A.  Simple cotton plain weave with 1 5/8” ruffle, 5/8”W ties
B.  Simple cotton plain weave with tapered flap at the neck.  Front ruffle is sheer pattern woven cotton 3/4”, ties are 1” plain weave.
C.  Sheer cotton diaper weave fabric, no ruffle, no ties, 3 piece construction.
D.  Plain weave cotton.  2 piece construction, joined down the center of the crown with 1/4” crocheted open work.  3/8” of crochet work along front edge.  Has 5/8” wide plain weave ties.
E.  Sheer pattern woven cotton, stripes with raised designs, 1 1/2” plain weave ruffle on front, 1 1/4” plain weave ties.  Has some tears.
F.  Sheer plain weave cotton, 2 pleated ruffles towards front edge.  Front & neck ruffles have 1/4” hand crocheted edging (tatting?).  Drawstring on neck appears to be hand loomed tape.  1 1/8” plain weave ties.  Has some small holes.
Exhibited Apr.-Dec., 2002, Heritage Center of Lancaster Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #99 – $60.00

1788

Plaited rye straw sewing basket, 5 1/2”D x 2 3/4”H, has one handle, lined with a light brown fabric, a pin cushion is attached to the opposite side.  Label glued to the bottom reads, “For Gertrude Williams In Memory of Your Mother.”  A note inside says, “Made by my great grandmother presented to my mother by her in 1866__Gertrude Habecker”  A second note reads:  “Great Grandmother braided this sewing basket for my mother when she was only 3 yrs. old.  Mother was born in 1857.   The pin cushion was part of great grandmother’s dress.  They are buried in the old cemetery Reformed Church at Brickerville, PA”.  Roy M. Eshleman sale at Horst Auction, Oct. 9, 1999.  Note:  At Emanuel Lutheran there is a Gertrude U. Habecker (1899-1976), wife of Ralph H. Habecker (1895-1963).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #477 – $25.00

1790

Mennonite Sampler by Elizabeth Brenneman, 1835.  15 1/2”W x 18”H.  Silk embroidery floss.  1” pale pink silk border surrounds the piece.  Motifs include a large three bay house with a side porch w/lattice?, birds on flower vases, pair of deer, a dog, pair of crowns, pair of large birds, pair of 8 pointed stars, pairs of floral baskets, a wine glass & decanter.  A wreath with EB 1835 inside.  The following inscription:  “This semplar was made by Elizabeth Brenneman in the 14 year of her age.”  Below the house: “JB CB BB SB JB LB EB 1835”.  Excellent condition, some fading, mounted in a modern frame.  Belonged to Roy M. Eshleman’s wife, Catherine Dombach. Her father’s mother’s father’s first wife was Elizabeth Brenneman (Sept. 2, 1820-April. 4, 1854), the daughter of weaver John Brenneman (1787-1843) and Charlotte Lehman (1789-1869).  They lived in Pequea Twp. on the Melchior Brenneman homestead near New Danville.  Elizabeth married 2nd cousin Christian Brenneman (Jan. 6, 1818-Sept. 28, 1874).  They had 2 daughters.  Both died quite young.  All are buried in the New Danville Mennonite Cemetery.  Bought Oct. 9, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #236 – $975.00

1791

Cross-stitch decorated towel, 17” x 55”.  The name “Elizabeth Brenneman” flanked by a flower in a vase appears along the top, 1/2” drawn band along bottom.  Excellent condition.  Roy Brenneman sale, Oct. 9, 1999.  Same maker as preceding sampler (#1790).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #234 – $110.00

1792

Mennonite random sampler, wonderful, 18” x 18”, mostly counted cross-stitch on homespun linen, pink and blue cotton flosses.  Made by “Catherine Binkley 1838” appears on right border, the other three borders have alphabets, each oriented towards the center.  The upper two thirds is occupied by 45 different motifs, some very unusual, a wonderfully detailed woman with arms full of flowers carrying a bag wearing a striped petticoat , an apron;  a man wearing a hat, knee breeches, a dog, many floral motifs, a deer, seven different small birds, a six legged insect, a tiny stick figure standing on top of a tulip tree, an unusual bird on a branch, crowns, hearts, geometric motifs, in the upper right corner some free-form floral designs.  The lower third is a text which reads, “gay plesher and palles as mantion them not/tis only in heaven whare pain is for/god [Gay pleasure and palaces mention them not. Tis only in heaven where pain is forgot.] tis only in mantion prepare for tha place/that sons of believour may ever find rest/ home home sweet sweet home thare is no place/like home thare is no place like home 1839”.  Roy M. Eshleman sale.  He said that it was from his wife, Catherine Dombach’s family.  Oct. 9, 1999.  The maker was Catherine Binkley (Sept. 27, 1826-Mar. 3, 1882), daughter of Christian Binkley (1794-1872), miller and farmer in Manor Twp.  He married Eliza Miller.  Catharine married June 16, 1845 Henry F. Hess (Oct. 27, 1822-Apr. 1, 1895).  They lived near Columbia, PA.  Henry F. was the son of Abraham Herr & Maria Funk.  Henry’s sister, Elizabeth, married Martin Dombach.  Their son, Adam H. Dombach (1855-1932) was the grandfather of Catherine (Dombach) Eshleman of Neffsville, the last owner.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #237 – $2,500.00

1795

1816 Ledger marked Ledger #3, 214 pages.  Storekeeper’s records, probably E. Lampeter Twp. or vicinity.  Quite likely from Witmer family as their accounts predominate.   A late 19th century inscription lists the residents of London Vale, probably written by Victor E. Eshleman.  A coupon for successful farming (1944) is addressed to Miss E. Jessie Eshleman Rt. 1 Gordonville.  Many pages of ledger have been covered with engravings clipped from newspapers, etc. of animals, circuses, most mid to late 19th century.  Bought at Horst Auction, Virginia Stauffer consignment.  Oct. 15, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #419 – $80.00

1796

Lancaster Imprint.  Ein Fundament, 1835, Lancaster, PA.  Portion of flyleaf & bottom of title page is missing.  Ex libris, Gettysburg College.  Unusual stamped decoration on the spine, one clasp is missing.  Bought at York Book Fair from Ed Rosenberry.  Oct. 23, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #245 – $15.00

1797

Piece of homespun linen bagging, 19”W x 44”L.  Tan background with blue and brown stripes, many holes and repairs.  Bought at Golden Lane, New Oxford from a Cumberland Co. dealer.  Nov. 18, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #469 – $75.00

1799

Decorated towel, Lancaster Co, PA.  15 1/2” x 56”.  The only decoration is on an 8 1/4” panel at the top.  Inscribed “MARIA HUBER 1804”.  Cross-stitch decoration in pink cotton and brown silk flosses.  Considerable loss to silk flosses.  Motifs include 2 hearts, 2 stars, one tree, 2 four heart motifs and a pair of confrontal peacocks, all Warwick area motifs.  Maria Huber was likely the daughter or granddaughter of Abraham Huber (c.1731-1790) and Elizabeth Bucher (c. 1745-1806) whose Warwick Twp. farm was located at the intersection of Brunnerville and Newport Roads.  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz, on Nov. 9, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #344 – $90.00

1800

Decorated towel, Lancaster Co., PA.  16 3/4” x 52”.  Pattern woven towel, pine tree pattern, edges are rough.  Top flap inscribed in cross-stitch, Fianna S. Rupp in the year 1840 w/ central motif of flower stalk in a vase done in pink and blue cotton flosses.  Bottom fringe was removed.  I own a second towel made by Fianna for her sister (#1347).  I also own her Fraktur birth record by Samuel Bentz (#1348).  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz, on Nov. 9, 1999.  I also own her father’s family Bible, #26 (John Rupp).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #240 – $150.00

1803

Decorated towel.  53 1/2”L x 16”W, homespun cotton, inscribed on top flap, MARY OBER in script capitals, one hanging tab is torn, 5 fringes at bottom.  Top portion decorated in free form wool embroidery in pink, gold & blue embroidery flosses.  Central motif is 11” high, a large intertwined floral motif, flanked by tulip stems.  Farther up is a pair of parrots with heads back turned, at the top a pair of eagles flank a 12-pointed star.  Some thread loss.  Bought at Conestoga Auction on 11/30/99.  Originally sold there on Sept. 26, 1988, part of Edna S. Heffer’s consignment.  Bought by Meredith Schuibbeo.  Towel is undated but made c. 1852-54 by Mary Ober (Dec. 15, 1836-June 20, 1902), daughter of Michael Ober (1804-1867) and Sarah ____(1809-1884) of Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co.  Michael was the son of David S. Ober (c.1774-1844) m. Mary Longenecker.  David was the son of Jacob Ober (c. 1729-1804) & Eliz. Stauffer.  On April 20, 1854, Mary married Henry G. Hoffer (June 3, 1832-July 2, 1905).  They farmed in Penn Twp. where granddaughter Edna S. Hoffer founded the Pleasant View Rest Home.  All are buried at Hernley’s Mennonite Cemetery.  Their son, Monroe O. Hoffer (1873-1913) married Emma Strickler (1873-1954).  They were Edna’s parents.  Michael Ober owned 2 houses on Rt. 72 north of Elstonville on the left, a 2 story log house and an adjoining 1 1/2 story brick with a nice stone smokehouse.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #437 – $240.00

1805

3 Ledgers, Columbia, PA.
#1  12 3/8” x 7 5/8” x 7/8” marked “Store Book” on front cover 1850-58 Solomon’s Book, mostly records purchase and sales of wheat.
#2  13” x 8 3/4” x 7/8” leather covered ledger.  1868-69 marked Columbia, PA.  Record of sales of dimension lumber.
#3  13 3/4” x 9 1/8” x 1 7/8” leather covered ledger marked on cover Solomon Sellers 1854-1860.  Sale of corn, flour and sundries.
Bought at White Horse Antique Mall, Mount Joy, PA, Nov. 4, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #380 – $55.00

1806

Ledger, Thomas Saylor, day laborer, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co., PA 1852-1881.  16” x 6 3/4” x 5/8”.  Farm work, leather work for Emanuel Schaeffer, etc.  Bought at Golden Lane Antique Gallery, New Oxford, PA, Dec. 9 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #389 – $25.00

1808

Saxony type flax wheel, signed S. HUMES 1790.  Excellent condition, several whips from the distaff are missing, otherwise complete.  Samuel Humes (1754-1836) was a prominent Lancaster turner who made Windsor chairs and spinning wheels.  This wheel descended in the family of prominent Lancaster merchant, Jacob Long (1759-1842) and Mary Grimler (1763-1855) through their son, Judge Henry G. Long (1804-1899). together with their library, slant front desk, fire buckets, 1803 Mary Walker Lancaster Sampler, inlaid card table, and inlaid George Hoff tall case clock and the wheel that follows.  All descended to a family member in Lancaster, PA who sold the entire group to Steve Still, Elizabethtown, PA in July, 1999.  I bought from Steve Still on Dec. 15, 1999.  This is the earliest Humes wheel yet recorded by Bill Leinbach & myself.    May, 2000, the Heritage Center of Lancaster Co. purchased Leinbach’s 1791 Humes wheel.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #493 – $375.00

1809

Child’s wool spinning wheel, c. 1810-20, signed by F & I FETTER.  Frederick (b. Feb. 2, 1781) and his brother Jacob Fetter III (b. in Lancaster Aug. 20/Sept. 8, 1784-d.1834) worked in partnership in Lancaster Borough in the teens, making Windsor chairs.  This is the only signed Fetter wheel that I have seen.  Bill Leinbach says that child’s wool sheets are exceedingly rare.  It is in excellent condition, saw very little use.  The spindle is missing, however.  Has same descent as the previous item (#1808).  Bought from Steve Still on Dec. 15, 1999.  Frederick and Jacob were sons of Jacob Fetter II, a Lancaster turner.  Note:  Jacob Jr. moved to the village of Warwick in Warwick Twp. where he was a chair maker.  Buried in the Lititz Moravian Cem.  Jacob married Mary Margaret Ermert, had 12 children. Sons of turner Johann Jacob Vetter (Feb. 10, 1751-  ) & Susanna Catharina Fainst (b. Oct. 5, 1754-July 28, 1800) b. Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, married June 28, 1775.  They lived at Lancaster and later 1 mile from Lititz.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #393 – $800.00

1810

Wrought iron candlestick, 5 1/2” square tray base, H-6 3/8”.  Shaft has notches to adjust the candle height.  At top of shaft, an iron collar fits around shaft with a 3 1/2” spike to the left and a 2 3/4” hook on the right.  It was acquired years ago by contractor Harry Barnhart of Elizabethtown when he was working on Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy.  The proprietor, Henner Engle, (d.c.1959) retrieved it from the catacombs and gave it to Barnhart as partial payment for carpentry work.  I bought it from Jerry Miller of Salunga at the 1857 Barn on Dec. 28, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #24 – $30.00

1811

Oak club, 38”L x 2 3/4” x 4 3/8” (at base), square edge.  Could be a club for use in rye straw roof thatching to hit the lower side of the fackle to compress it against the previously applied fackle.  Bought from a Gettysburg dealer at Golden Lane on Dec. 30, 1999.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #142 – $85.00

1812

Sewing basket constructed of blue cardboard, exterior sheathed with pine cone pieces.  Basket lined with punch card lobes (6) with rose motif worked in wool.  On bottom is BB 1858.  Edges were covered with blue fabric rope.  Poor condition.  Much edging & many pine pieces are missing.  Bought from Lois Baltozer, Mountville.  She bought it at Lester Charles Sale in Landisville, fall, 1999.  I bought on Jan. 23, 2000.  8” x 8” x 3 3/4”.  BB is likely Barbara (Hess) Bomberger (1829-1901) m. Jacob Bomberger (1824-1885).  She was Lester’s maternal great grandmother through daughter Annie H. (1849-1938) who married Henry G. Snyder (1849-1910).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #273 – $25.00

1813

Softwood dough trough, 43” x 14 1/2” x 13 1/2”H.  Has extremely unusual paint decoration.  On each side is painted a pair of brown and black horses flanking a tree.  On each end panel is a large tulip with much of the paint missing.  Decoration is absolutely original, has overall red wash.  Rough condition, worm holes, one handle missing from lid.  Greg Kramer bought it at Horst’s Auction in June, 1999.  I had seen it there and was intrigued by it.  I bought it from Greg on Jan. 11, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #569 – $300.00

1814

Wallpaper document box, 9 1/4” x 10 1/2” x 2 3/4”.  Sides are covered with paper with blue background & pink & white designs.  Top of lid covered in yellow paper w/pink and green designs.  The lid is inscribed in ink Samuel Stauffer’s Deeds.  Bottom is lined with a page from the Lancaster Intelligencer dated Nov. 30, 1824.  Inscribed in ink;  John Bear’s estate.  Greg bought the box at Pook & Pook’s Auction in 1997.  It originally likely contained the papers in lot numbers 1581-1588 which I bought at Conestoga Auction on May 27, 1997 pertaining to Manheim Clockmaker Samuel Stauffer (1754-1825)  His brother, Christian, was his guardian after he was ruled to be a lunatic in 1795.  I had seen this box in Greg’s booth at the Lancaster Antique Show a few years ago.  I thought he had sold it, but found it again in his shop in Robesonia on Jan. 11, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #259 – $1,550.00

1815

Round rye straw sewing basket with single coil for base, finely made, has remnants of two carved handles. Minor loss to upper rim.  9”D x 4”H.  By same basketmaker that made the two in my collection.  Worked in the Ephrata area.  Bought from Fred Buch at Hacker House Antiques in Lincoln on Feb. 9, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #134 – $110.00

1816

Homespun linen neck kerchief, probably young girl’s, 24 3/4 x 24 3/4.  Simple cross-stitch motif in each of the four corners, all different.  Bought from Jean Cook, Lititz.  It came from a local household sale, has some staining.  Bought on Feb. 12, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #171 – $40.00

1817

Mill made sheer cotton neck kerchief (Halsduch) woven with simple ribbed border, rolled hem on two edges, 33” x 33”.  Has cross-stitch embroidery on three corners when folded in half to form triangle, point worn.  On the back has the initials AL.  The two opposite corners have matching decoration in red and blue cotton flosses.  Facing on the left is initial D surrounded by four blue four-spot motifs, beyond that are four more motifs in blue & red.  Wendy Christie had it for 5 or 6 years.  Bought at a Lancaster County sale in a box lot.  I bought it on Feb. 13, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #168 – $25.00

1819

Quilt, Joseph’s Coat, 84”x86”, “cheater cloth” backing, pattern repeats 7 rainbow stripes, each with different quilting pattern.  Has diagonal border of seven stripes, orange binding, finely quilted, excellent condition.  This quilt together with a second quilt, a red & green scherenschnitte were supposedly sold at a small local household auction about 2 years ago.  The buyer was a dealer who deals in oak furniture .  Last year he consigned them to Farmersville Auction where they were bought by Eugene Rappaport.  He sold them to Smith & Wanda Johnson of Rothsville.  They sold them to Dave Wheatcroft, Boston, MA.  I saw them at the York Show in the fall of 1999 & was immediately struck by the similarity of the scherenschnitte quilt with the one that I own (#1698).  I photographed it & measured the appliqué patch.  The patch is identical.  I made tracings of the quilt patterns, sent them to Dave.  They are nearly identical.  It appears highly likely that they came from my great grandmother’s homestead, Simon B. Snyder’s in Clay Twp.  The pair of David’s quilts are obviously the same quilt maker.  Dave sent me the two quilts.  His scherenschnitte is more finely quilted, and judging by the fabrics, perhaps 10-15 years earlier than mine.  I am now convinced that Amanda (Snyder) Landis made my scherenschnitte using her mother’s patterns and that the Joseph’s Coat & the other scherenschnitte were made by her mother, my great, great grandmother, Fanny S. (Bucher) Snyder (1841-1910).  She made quilts for each of her children.  Christian’s, Lavina’s & Lizzie’s remained at the homestead.  When Simon R. Snyder (grandson & owner of the homestead) had public sale, only one quilt was sold.   When Lew & Erla Mae Bowman bought the house & contents, they found no quilts among his possessions.  I bought the Joseph’s Coat from Dave Wheatcroft on Jan. 29, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #275 – $2,550.00

1823

Wrought iron tasting spoon, 14 3/4”L signed W WERNTZ.  Handle decorated.  He used a semi-circular stamp to make a tulip pattern.  John Tannenhill feels that it is probably Lancaster Co. because of its style.  See lot #972 & 2200.  A Daniel Werntz worked as a blacksmith at Landis Valley & later appears in Earl Twp.   About 1830, a William Werntz appears briefly in Earl Twp. tax lists identified as a blacksmith.  The decoration on this piece is rather weak.  Bought at the Elverson Antique Show from Mr. Hees on March 18, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #524 – $180.00

1826

German imprint, pow wow book, no title page, most leaves printed one side only.  Several missing, have blanks inserted.  Printed c. 1800?, rebound c. 1890.  Apparently written by Georg Friedrich Helfenstein (b. 1730), born in Rotterdam, Holland.  Bought 3/11/00 from Josh Reeder.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #331 – $525.00

1828

Iron waffle iron, cast part 7 1/4” x 4 7/8”, overall 29 3/8”.  Standard waffle grip decoration, cast on outside in large letters is GEO MAYER.  Handle is wrought iron.  Col. George Mayer (1781-1862) was a prominent hardware merchant in Lancaster City.  He is known to have marked butt hinges, wooden molding planes & iron butcher ladles.  Bought from Bill Neyer, Mount Joy, on March 23, 2000.  Mayer’s shop was at 21 & 22 N. Queen St., Lancaster.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #47 – $30.00

1829

Early fabric sculptured eagle, 7 1/2”W x 6 1/2”H.  Very rare, early brown cotton print.  c. 1820-40.  Some seams were repaired.  From an old collection, Penna. origin.  Note:  Gene & Vera Charles own a very similar bird which they bought at a household sale in Elizabethtown, PA about 40 years ago.  I bought from the Yankee Smuggler, Richmond, NH on March 25, 2000 at the Lancaster Antique Show.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #281 – $150.00

1830

Pair of simple rag dolls, hand sewn fabric stick bodies.  #1- 5 7/8” H x 4” W.  Red cotton printed dress over earlier dress, face applied with pencil. #2- 3 ¼” H x 1 ¼”, same type of construction, has tiny arms and legs, penciled face. The dress is a piece of polka dot blue resist fabric wrapped around it and secured with a straight pin. Bought from the Yankee Smuggler. I had seen them when Wanda Johnson of Rothsville had owned them. They came from the Nissley family, Mennonites of Elizabethtown, PA. I bought at the Lancaster Antique Show on Mar. 25, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #127 – $525.00

1831

Hand wrought drawing knife, 17 3/8” x 5 3/8”, signed I HELLER, star decoration on each side of name, remnants of star below the name as well. Bought from Good’s Collectables, Clay, Mar. 29, 2000. Was earlier sold at Horst’s Auction.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #14 – $30.00

1832

Make-do pin cushion, 7” H x 5” W. Pressed glass base probably from a compote, wooden cap attached with copper collar, covered with stuffing and fabric and top is solid brown cotton. Stitched with red thread to a band of brown print cotton. Attached to that band are 6 buttons covered in brown fabric, attached to the bottom of the band and gathered around the stem is another brown printed cotton. Condition is excellent. Sold at Horst Auction, Ephrata from Mennonite household. I bought from Wendy Christie at Adam’s Antiques on Apr. 15, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #261 – $95.00

1834

Penna. German Sampler, 16” x 16”. On homespun linen. Dated 1795, has the name Esther Kaufmeni, Mennonite, closely related to the 1820 Catarina Franck sampler owned by Tandy Hersh, (formerly Anna R. Gochnauer’s). They share at least 23 motifs. This sampler has two upper case alphabets across the top half. The lower half has a variety of small motifs, house, scissors, chair, crowns, hearts, corner flower, many floral motifs, about 49 with several others lost due to thread deterioration. All done in black silk cross stitch. Fabric is dark and badly stained. Bought at Conestoga Auction on April 24, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #172 – $260.00

1836

Wrought iron puddings stirrer, iron portion is L shaped, 15 ½” x 13” with a 27 ¾” wooden handle extension. Paddle portion is pierced with an inverted heart. I bought a straight kettle scraper last year in central York Co. with an identical piercing, most certainly both were made by the same blacksmith.  Bought at New Oxford Antique Center on May 19, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #45 – $20.00

1837

Framed broadside, 16 ½” x 21 ¼”, in modern frame. Improved Distilling Apparatus… Persons wishing to see the improvement in operation, can be gratified by calling on the patentee, residing in Warwick Twp. Lancaster Co. PA, two miles from Lititz, or on Martin Manderbach or Henry Hess, residing in the same township… January 23, 1834 HENRY BECKER. Printed on woven paper, appears to be late 19th or early 20th century reprint?  Henry Becker lived on the Becker homestead, just NE of here.  Henry Hess (1794-1867) was my g-g-g-grandfather who lived in this house. Bought at Lititz Outdoor Show from Willard Buckwalter of Front St. Lititz on May 19, 2000. Has some water staining. Note- the same woodblock of the still was used on a fold-out in Leah Becker’s 1901 Becker Genealogy. Paper also similar, broadside likely printed in 1901.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #266 – $170.00

1838

Pair of family photo portraits on cardboard backer, 17” W x 14” H. 12 middle-aged to old-aged persons, 3 of them women in plain dress. One inscribed on back, “Frances M. Mayer 1909, this picture was taken at brother Simon’s home 1909.”  2nd identical print marked “Landisville 1909, Dora E. Mayer Hershey Roherstown, Pa.”  Photo is of the surviving children of J. Hoffman Hershey and Barbara B. Brenneman (1824-1906) of Salunga, PA. Frances M. (Hershey) Mayer (1845-1923) was the eldest child married to Henry M. Mayer (1844-1915). Henry Mayer was the son of Martin Mayer and Elizabeth Musser of Manheim Twp. Their only child, Dora E. Mayer (1870-1924), married Harry E. Hershey (b. 1863);  their only child was Frances (Hershey) Outen of Rohrerstown.  These were from her sale Sept. 15, 1994. See related items (#1359 A, 1363). Bought at Lititz Outdoor Antique Show from Willard Buckwalter, May 19, 2000. Gave one copy to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #592 – $10.00

1839

Penna. German handkerchief sampler. ANNA HEGESIN, undated, c. 1790-1810. 17 ¼” x 17” on homespun linen cloth. All motifs are oriented outward, in four different directions, cross-stitched in white, tan, gold, green, brown, and pale blue silk flosses. Mostly floral motifs, one with four birds, 37 different motifs, good condition, minor thread losses. This piece is closely related to two samplers, one stitched by Elizabeth Hegesin in 1794, pictured on p. 101 of Tandy Hersh’s book, Samplers of the Penna. Germans.  A second one inscribed Maria Hegesin 1798 was at the York Antique Show a few years ago;  It is now owned by Tandy Hersh.  All exhibit typical motifs from the Warwick Twp. community. I am now quite certain that the name is actually Hege with the “sin” added for the feminine ending. The girls are likely from the John Hege family, Mennonites who lived NW of Hernley’s Mennonite Church in Rapho Twp, Lancaster Co. I bought it on ebay. R. Martin Keen did the bidding.  Turned out that it was sold by Peter Cifelli, an acquaintance who visited me once;  he lives in California. Bought on May 11, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #418 – $260.00

1841

Miniature doll cradle, c.1840-1855, attributed to Jonas Weber (1810-1876), Earl or Leacock Twps., Lancaster Co. 8 1/8” L x 3 ½” W x 4 5/8” H.  Yellow paint with large tulip painted on head end, in red and dark blue, green and white leaves, small tulip on either side in black, salmon, and white.  Front runner is a replacement.  Tim and Pat Scofield bought it at a household sale in Camp Hill, PA. Jim Fisher bought it from them at Golden Lane, New Oxford.  About 2 months ago, I tried to buy it from him, but he wouldn’t sell it.  Bought from Jim on June 1, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #313 – $850.00

1842

Flax hetchel with wooden cover. White oak board, wrapped with tin in the central section.  Along one side is punched on the other side is punched, (See image). Decoration, size, is quite similar to the ST ULRICH hetchel in my collection. I feel that this is a different maker who may have worked with Christian Ulrich. I strongly suspect that the maker is Abraham Brenneman b. c. 1779-d. between Aug. 11 and Sept. 10, 1815. In 1810, owned a farm near Hahnstown, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. In 1815, died in Brecknock Twp.  Buried at Bergstrasse Lutheran Cemetery. Note- Christopher Ulrich lived along 322 in Earl Twp., probably not far from Hahnstown. The wood lid may not be original to hetchel. Bought Horst’s Auction on May 26, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #568 – $110.00

1843

German imprint, Der Psalter, 1800, by Christian Jacob Hutter, Lancaster, pp. 39-70 are missing, has loose signatures.  #1228 in First Century of German Language Printing. Only 2 other copies known, one is incomplete. Bought at Adams Antiques on June 15, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #254 – $130.00

1844-a

Sheepskin deed, 14 ½” H x 25 5/8” W.  For 31 acres in Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co., Pa.  Sold by Baltzar and Mary Engle Fetterhoff to my ancestor, Benjamin Landis (1730-1787), dated March 30, 1774.  Fine condition, has the signatures and two wax seals of the Fetterhoffs, also signature of James Gibbons and Mathias Slough. I received it from Russ and Corinne Earnest in trade for a Peter Montelius confirmation certificate, and a Susanna Cox broadside, on July 22, 2000. See also #1269.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #483 – $160.00

1845-a

Embroidered Lap robe, 50” x 67”.  All wool, alternating bands of red and brown with a beige central band, fringed at two ends, crocheted scallops on other two ends. Bands alternate with leaf or floral band decorations done in cross-stitch.  Central band has cross-stitched ownership “ANDREW H HERSHEY 1884”.  Some repairs and moth damage.  Last year it was owned by Evelyn Johnston, former manager of the Weathervane Shop at Landis Valley Museum.  She brought it in to use as a prop for the photoshoot for the Landis Valley cookbook.  She said that she bought it at a local household sale years ago.  Andrew H. Hershey (b. Apr. 9, 1850) was the sheriff of Lancaster County.  Andrew was born in E. Hempfield Twp., son of John L. and Elizabeth (Hanlen) Hershey, and grandson of Andrew (d. 1832) and Elizabeth (d. 1828) (Landis) Hershey of E. Hempfield. In 1875, he opened a coal and lumber yard in East Petersburg. Bought and sold leaf tobacco.  In 1888, moved to Cordelia and opened mercantile business.  In 1893, moved to Mountville, (1903) operated mercantile business in Silver Spring, had tobacco businesses in Lancaster City and Mountville, and a creamery business in Manheim, a member of various fraternal organizations (The Lancaster Masonic Lodge was named for him.). On Jan. 2, 1877, he married Salinda B. Kauffman, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Beamsderfer/ Kauffman) of East Petersburg, Mennonites. Biographical History of Lancaster Co, 1903 p. 567-68. It is probable that the lap robe was made by Salinda for her husband, and that it was likely used in parades, etc. The couple had no children. I bought the lap robe on ebay from a woman in New Jersey on July 6, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #485 – $350.00

1846

German imprint, paper covers. Printed in Lancaster in 1800 by Christian Jacob Hutter. “Washington’s Ankurst in Elisium”. 6 ¼” x 3 7/8”.  36 pp. Portion of title page missing. PGS #1231. Only other known copy is in the Library of Congress. Bought from Terry Drachbar at the York One Day Show.  July 1, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #304 – $50.00

1846-a

Meat cleaver 12 5/8” L x 4” H, steel blade with wooden handle, signed J LANDIS CAST STEEL. Original handle with turned grip rings. Blade is gracefully shaped. Jacob Landis (1780-1848) was a blacksmith in 1802 In Mt. Joy Twp., Lancaster Co, PA. By 1805, was living in Manheim Twp. at the crossroads village of Landis Valley here he built 2 brick homes , the earliest structures in the Landis Valley Museum complex. He retired from blacksmithing and farming c. 1843. Had a son John Landis (1805-1861) who was also an edged tool manufacturer. He may well have used his father’s stamp. Jacob Landis was an original trustee at Landis Valley Mennonite Meeting House, and the first burial in the cemetery. Bought at Horst’s Auction on Aug. 5, 2000. Collection of the late Harry Derstler of Columbia, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #12 – $425.00

1848

Post Hole Axe, 10 3/8” L x 4 3/8” H x 1 ½”. Signed J LANDIS CAST STEEL. Simply executed. Probably made late in Jacob Landis’ (1780-1848) career or possibly by son John Landis (1805-1861) who was working by 1830. From the Harry Derstler collection at Horst’s Auction, Aug. 5, 2000. (See #1917, 1846, 1847, 1853, 1854, 2057, and 2981).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #3 – $140.00

1849

Cotton petticoat, butter-colored and white print with vertical stripes, 36” L x 38 ½” W (at bottom), 34” W (at waist).  Has 2- 35” shoulder straps, sewn front at one end with a tying loop on the waist band for the other end. Machine sewn c. 1890-1910. Stamped B HUBER on waist band. Sold at Horst’s Auction on Aug. 23, 2000. I bought from Wendy Christie at Adams Antiques on Aug. 26, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #186 – $45.00

1850

Homespun linen seed bag, 6 ¼” W x 5 ½” H, hand sewn with rolled hem, homespun linen string knotted to one corner, some small holes at top.  Wendy Christie bought it at a Horst’s Auction a few years back. I bought it from Wendy on Aug. 26, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #186 – $50.00

1851

Unrecorded Lancaster Imprint. 1775. Einfaltiger “Unterricht wie man die Heil.  Schrift… von August Herman Francken.”  Halle, gedruckt und. Lancatser, ab= gedruckt by Frances Bailey.  23 pps. with cherub tailpiece.  Ownership inscription on last page, Abraham Büchsler? Paper covers intact.  Not listed in PGS First Century of German Language Printing. Bought at Conestoga Auction on Aug. 29, 2000. From collection of Mel Horst’s museum in Witmer, PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #302 – $180.00

1854

2 draw knives.   #1 signed J LANDIS CAST-STEEL, 17 1/8” x 5 ¼”, one wooden handle is missing.  Attributed to Jacob Landis (1780-1848), Landis Valley, Manheim Township.  #2 signed A MILLER, 15 ½” x 4 ¾”, one wooden handle is missing. Attributed to Allen Miller, blacksmith in Lancaster Borough beginning in 1815. Harry Derstler Sale at Horst’s Auction, lot #140, Sept. 23, 2000. See #1917, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1853, 2057, and 2981).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #6 – $40.00

1855

Cooper’s draw knife, signed I HERR, 18 ¾” L x 6 ½” x 5”. Cutting bar has a 5” curve, handles are original with lathe-made scribe marks, piece is badly pitted. Attributed to John Herr (1771- 1854) of Bart, Manor, and Pequea Twps.  Harry Derstler sale at Horst’s Auction, lot #51, Sept. 23, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #2 – $80.00

1857

Post-hole or mortise axe, signed B OBER, 9 1/8” x 3 ¾” x 1” with 18 ½” handle. Some pitting, but good condition. Benjamin Ober (b.c.1806) in 1850 census in West Donegal Twp. -blacksmith, wife Lydia. Bought at Harry Derstler sale, lot #142, Horst Auction Sept. 23, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #13 – $150.00

1859

2 iron tools.   #1.   Wrecking bar stamped S W TAYLOR, made by Samuel W. Taylor (1850-1934) an uncle of my great aunt, Ida Taylor Stoner. 23 ½” x 4 ½” x 1 ¼”.  #2.   Iron chisel signed M STOLL, wooden handle missing.  He was working in Conestoga Twp. in 1850. 11 7/8” x 1” x 1”.  Lot #435 at Harry Derstler sale, Horst Auction, Sept. 23, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #8 – $30.00

1861

Iron name stamp, chisel-shaped, 3 3/8” L x 1” W x 5/8”, has the name C. HESS. Bought from Wendy Christie at the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley Antique Show, Oct. 13, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #330 – $130.00

1863

Miniature blanket chest. 13 ¼” L x 7 1/8” D x 6 ¼” H. Corners are dovetailed, bottom and strip behind the lid are attached using screws. Turned wooden feet. Pencil inscription on underside reads “Maid by David S. Nissley February 1888.” Jean Cook bought it 4 or 5 years ago at a household sale along the Manheim Pike in Penn Twp. near Kreider’s restaurant. She also bought a lot of turned wooden ware. I have a turned vessel with a lid signed “David S. Nissley 1984”, a grandson. Bought from Jean Cook on Oct. 19, 2000.  Note- Mary B. Risser (b. 1863), a sister of my g-grandmother, Barbara Ann (Risser) Hess, married David S. Nissley (b. 1863).  They lived near Shenk’s mill, Rapho Twp. Buried in a family cemetery.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #215 – $120.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #216 – $80.00

1866

Redware crock, 6 3/8” H x 7 ¼” D. Orange glaze on the interior, unglazed on exterior, has small crack.  Written on both sides in pencil “To Coller (sic) [color] easter eggs” also apple butter (“apple butter” crossed out). Bought from Al Flammer in Schaefferstown;  he bought it in Nazareth, PA, Oct. 30, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #252 – $100.00

1867

Tin oil lamp, rare marked Z (Zuriel) Swope, Lancaster, PA.  Patented 1840? Demi-lune font with hinged lid, has stem with handle, large round base, 6 ¼” H x 6 1/8” D base. Much of the original red paint remains, with black lettering.  Most of the paint is gone from the base. Bought from a Connecticut dealer at the York Tailgate Show, Nov. 3, 2000. Zuriel Swope was an attorney in Lancaster City.  Zuriel, (1818- after 1895) was son of Jacob & Salome Swope. He was a teacher, lawyer, made 20 inventions.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #112 – $240.00

1868

Staffordshire Blue transfer plate, 10 ½”, impressed “Clews Warranted”, 1819-1836. Oriental scene, matches a plate that I bought previously, also one that Mom had that descended in the Stoner family.  Has 2” crack.  Bought at Covered Bridge Antiques, Denver, PA. On Nov. 2, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #70 – $35.00

1869

Leather bound ledger, 17” H x 7 ½” W x 1 ½”, cabinet maker’s records. Schuylkill Co, Penna.  Kept in German script,1872-1898.   English records purchases 1890, more German records 1895-1900.  The accounts may have been kept by Johannes Adam. He made beds, coffins, cupboards.  He painted chairs, and a clock case, made tables, cradles, crib chests, Pihron (bureau), sink.  Also, burial records 1871-1895. Strasburg Ant. Center, 10/25/00.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #392 – $35.00

1871

Homespun pattern woven towel, square pattern, initialed SAF at top in cross-stitch, at bottom Frantz is embroidered in script in white thread, some age stains. SAF, for Sarah Ann Frantz (b. 1835), daughter of Samuel Frantz (b. 1799-1872) and Elizabeth Lehman (1807-1876) who lived at Oregon, Manheim Township. 1902 Biographies…, p. 226 says Sarah lives at Rohrerstown, and is blind. Her brother was Henry L. Frantz (1836-1867) and Elizabeth Oberholtzer.  Their son, Samuel O. Frantz (1861-1951), m. Emma Weaver (1858-1937).  Their daughter, Gertrude, m. Charles F. Stauffer, (1869-1933). They were the parents of Miss Sarah Ann Stauffer of Lime Springs Farm in Rohrerstown.   Horst’s Nov. 18, 2000 19 1/2” x 48”

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #268 – $50.00

1872

Pewter bowl, 11 ½” D x 3 ½” H, pitted, bottom pushed out. Unidentified marks, probably 18th century.  (John Yates?  London.  1775-1807).  From Sarah Ann Stauffer’s farm, Lime Spring Farm, Rohrerstown. Horst Auction, Nov. 18, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #125 – $25.00

1875

Homespun linen towel, 17” x 62”, narrow panel at top, embroidered in red cotton and brown silk threads. “MAGDALINA MOSSARIN 1797” with four simple embroidered motifs. Linen tape hanging tabs, knotted applied fringe. Has 3 drawn work bands, 2 with a red and blue geometric infill, one tied in a huck weave pattern. Excellent condition, a few brown spots. I bought from Woody B. Zellers, belonged to his late wife, Jane Nolt Zellers, daughter of Irvin and Florence (Noll) Nolt. Not sure of Magdalena’s identity, but could be mother of Elizabeth Shenk, Jane’s g-g-grandmother who married Adam Lefever.  Bought Dec. 14, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #549 – $425.00

1876

Pair of plain weave linen towels, #1- 17 ½” x 28” with red and black cross-stitch decoration, one end has single band, the other end has a pair of ladder black chairs with a table with wine glasses and decanter.  A pair of heart-crown motif, and a few other simple geometrics. #2- 20” x 34 ½”, a different linen fabric with double band on one end, the other end decorated in red and blue cross-stitch, 5 motifs, flower baskets and tulips. Both pieces are closely related to #1449 and were inspired by the Nissley? Gingrich? Hershey textiles of NW Lancaster Co. Bought from Woody Zellers, probably descended from Jane’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Anna (Hoffman) Nolt of E. Hempfield Twp. Dec. 12, 2000.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #79 – $90.00

1877

Group of related textiles from Woody Zellers, same descent as previous items. #1- Homespun huck weave towel, 16 ½” x 49 ½”. Initials EN at top in red cross-stitch. (Likely Eliz. Nolt (1839-1912), single daughter of Christian Nolt and Veronica Nissley). #2- Pair of mill-made linen towels, 17” x 27”, one end has horses with trees motifs, done in black cotton thread. #3- A mill-made towel, 18” x 25 ½”, at one end is a decanter flanked by 2 tureens, done in blue cotton thread.  #4- A mill-made towel 14” x 20 ½”, a yellow band at either end, with machine-made gold embroidery, and the single initial N. #5- Small table cloth, 25” x 39” pattern woven with floral designs at either end. Large white monogram M B H? Same descent as previous objects.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #86 – $25.00

1878

Three books, #1- Geschwinde Rechner, by GS Peters, Harrisburg 1841. Inscribed Grandmother Erb, Mary Bomberger, stamped P REIST on rear flyleaf, fine condition. #2- Christliches Gemüths Gesprach, Lancaster, Pa 1869. Tooled leather binding with clasp, fine condition.  #3- German ABC Book by Benjamin Eby, Berlin, Ober Canada, 1839. “Inscribed to Betsy Hess daughter of Christian Hess, Warwick Twp., 1839.  Present of Peter Huber Upper Canada.”  Benjamin Eby, Peter Huber, and Christian Hess were all uncles of mine. Betsy (Elizabeth) Hess (1836-1891) married Isaac Bomberger, great-grandparents of Emanuel R. Bomberger. Horsts Auction Jan. 3, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #198 – $375.00

1879

2 pcs. Redware.  #1- Turks head mold, 6 ½” D, unusually thin-walled speckled manganese glaze, probably Manheim area.  #2- Small crock, 4 3/8” H x 3 7/8” D (at top), nice orange-brown glaze. Emanuel R Bomberger Sale, Jan. 3, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #365 – $110.00

1885

Deed release, Jacob Weidman and Nicolas Stroh to John Huber, Warwick Twp. 1788.  Pertaining to the estate of Jacob Huber (d. 1767), iron master.  Huber’s two daughters, Barbara and Eva, married Weidman and Stroh.  Bought from Herb and Eunice Hess on Oregon Rd ,Jan. 24, 2001. (See #1926). Herb’s mother, _____ Snyder was born in the Jacob Huber tavern on Newport Rd, Lititz. The Snyders (Christian) purchased the farm in 1850. He is also my g-g-g-grandfather.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #55 – $180.00

1886

Great painted frame, red graining, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾” open area, fine condition. I used it to frame a Fraktur. Bought from Dave Helfrich, New Oxford Antique Center, Jan. 25, 2001. Holds the John Zink liebes brief.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #326 – $1,850.00

1887

Sewing basket, made with round oak rods, 9 5/8” D x 4 ¼”. Has round wooden base.  Staves are bored through the base then each secured by a single nail, some oak rods were dyed red and blue. Inscription on bottom, “Presented to Miss Frances Allwein by Grandma Heisey Mar. 24, 1931. Made by George B. Moore, Palmyra, Pa.” Bought at Partners Antique Center, Columbia, Jan. 25, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #138 – $75.00

1889

Walnut chest with sulphur inlay, Inscribed “Martin Aleman 1792”. Much of the sulphur has fallen out, 52” L x 24 ½” L x 19 ½” H. Originally had base drawers;  they were removed, bottom board moved up and turned feet added, 19th century, over painted in brown. Has great tulip strap hinges. Martin Aleman is listed in Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin Co.  Found in Perry County.  Bought from Tom Thompson of Carlisle on Feb. 6, 2001.  Martin was grandson of John Christian Aleman (c. 1720-1790), immigrated on ship Leathley Sept. 19, 1753.  Settled in Derry Twp., Dauphin Co, Pa. March, 2001, I paid Andy Kmiec to remove paint (carefully) and apply mink oil. Martin Aleman (Dec. 27, 1768- Apr. 9, 1840) the son of Christopher Aleman (c. 1743- 1806) and Elizabeth Shaffner of Swatara Twp., Dauphin Co.  Martin married Catherine ______, had son John Michael bapt. 1803 Ziegler’s Church, Cumberland Co.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #592 – $750.00

1890

Group of four silhouettes, three of them dated 1807.  All marked “Museum” for the Charles Willson Peale Museum in Philadelphia.  Framed in three old frames.  I believe that the three identified examples are of 2 sisters and their first cousin. One frame contains an example marked “Nancy Swarr 1807”.  I believe her to be Anna Swarr who married Jacob Hostetter, the daughter of John Swarr (1762-1830) and Elizabeth Reist (1769-1847) of Manheim Twp.  The second image is an unidentified young man wearing a top hat.  Image #3 is marked “Elizabeth Swarr 1807” who married John Baer;  she was a sister of Anna (Nancy).  The fourth image is a young man marked Christian Bachman (b.c.1780-84) of Manor Twp., the son of Michael Bachman (1757-1837) and Elizabeth Swarr (1755-1827). They built the 1790 Michael Bachman house S. of Landisville, adjoining the Hempfield High School.  These 4 were part of a group of 8 that Eugene and Vera Charles purchased about 30 years ago. They had already sold a pair marked “Christian Bachman 1807” and “Mollie Stoner 1807”.  The Charles’ still own 2 silhouettes, both unidentified men, the one appears to be the same as the one I purchased, the other is a different man without a hat.  When purchased, they were all together in an envelope postmarked Lititz, Sept. 10, 1910, addressed to Jacob M. Swarr, Esq. Mechanics Grove, Pa.  An inscription on the outside of the envelope reads, “Envelope contains a collection of Profiles Bauchmans and Swarr’s Girls over 100 years old made 1807 and now 1910.”  The Charles’ gave me the envelope. I bought from Eugene and Vera Charles on Feb. 15, 2001.  In 1909 Jacob M Swarr authored the Swarr Genealogy.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #426 – $200.00

1893

Turned wood saffron box, pine? Signed “JBB 1932”. Made by John B. Bucher (1860-1942), painted in Bucher’s typical style, imitating Joseph Lehn’s work. 5 1/8” H x 2 ¼” D. Bought at New Oxford Antique Center, Feb. 6, 2001 from Mark Libhart, Marietta;  He bought it at Horst’s Auction.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #472 – $425.00

1894

Staffordshire plate, medium blue, 10 ½”, water scene with fortress/ church in background. Marked “Rhone Stone China” also marked “Boughter Y Hostetter Importers” inside of an ellipse, c. 1840-60, fine condition.  I bought from Al Flammer, Schaefferstown. Jan. 18, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #76 – $30.00

1895

Homespun linen, snowball pattern weave, has no border, selvedge 2 edges, other two are hemmed.  30” W x 36” L. One corner has initials in red cross-stitch “IL 14”. Is it a neckerchief? Bought from Marian Butz at Soudersburg Antique Market. Feb. 28, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #168 – $25.00

1896

Seed bag, 4” x 2”. Blue plaid cotton print, early 20th century, Wendy Christie bought it in Clearfield, Penna.  Likely carried here by Old Orders from Lancaster Co. I bought March, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #188 – $75.00

1897

Pieced Lancaster Co. hot pad, c. 1890-1910, 6 ¾” D.  Pink and yellow calicos, plaid backing, central patch pieced from 36 triangular bits of fabric, pink calico binding, minor wear.  Bought from Fran Woods of Smoketown, at the Antique Alley along Rt. 23 near Bard’s Crossing.  Apr. 18, 2001. Ex: Marilyn Kowaleskie Collection.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #343 – $35.00

1899

Deed dated June 30, 1790 for lot # 283 in town of Manheim from Martin and Margaret Yetter to Susanna Yetter.  Adj. lot of Samuel Stoufer (clock maker), 20 5/8” x 17”. Tears and tape stains at folds.  Martin Yetter was an employee of Stiegel Glass House and F.W.Hunter believed that he was one of Stiegel’s glass paint decorators. Bought at Lebanon Valley Antique Depot,  Apr. 17, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #482 – $30.00

1900

Round, wooden band box, 18 ¾” D x 7 ¼” H, outside covered with wallpaper with dark blue 4 petal floral print. Interior of lid is lined with Manheim newspaper. Box is filled with old Lancaster and Manheim newspapers. Including 25 copies ,1864-68, of the Lancaster Herald and Examiners incl. the assassination of Lincoln, Thaddeus Stevens’ death.  Later ones include assassinations of Garfield and McKinley, end of WWI.  Ben Hershey sale, Manheim.  June 9, 2001.  Most have name of Benjamin H. Hershey (b. 1847) on them.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #336 – $110.00

1901

Wrought iron trivet, 5 5/8” D x 2” H, feet are riveted to a flat ring, with their flattened extensions protruding towards the center.  Likely descended in the Hershey and Hostetter families of Penn Twp.  Late 18th to early 19th century. Ben Hershey Sale, June 9, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #146 – $40.00

1902

Pair of horn objects. Horn whetstone holder, 6 ¾” L x 2 ½” D at mouth, has iron hook, has grooved bands of decoration.  Small hole near the tip.  #2 -a conical horn storage vessel, 6 ¾” H x 2 ¾” D at base, 1 3/8” D at the top, with a nicely carved wooden stopper.  Wooden bottom is replacement, has the same type of grooved band decoration, late 18th or early 19th century.  Probably from Hershey or Hostetter families. Ben Hershey Sale June 9, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #325 – $160.00

1903

Fine wrought iron and brass decorated spatula. Very rare,  attributed to John Long (1787-1856), blacksmith working in Manheim (1820’s to 1838) and Sporting Hill (1839-1855). Brass keyhole shaped end handle is decorated using two sizes of punched stars, the same decoration that appears on many of his betty lamps, also a sewing clamp, and the Fanny Erisman fork in Eugene and Vera Charles’ collection. Likely dates 1830s or 1840s, probably an aussteier  item for the Hershey- Hostetter families.  Ben Hershey Sale June 9, 2001. (See #909, 1931)  Likely made for Fanny Hostetter (1820-1903) of Penn Twp. who married David Hershey (1817-1898) in 1845.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #226 – $1,200.00

1904

Walking stick, BH Hershey, Manheim, PA. Farm Implements, Engines, coal, plumbing goods, and bicycles. 36” Long square tapered, unpainted pine with black stencils.  Ben Hershey sale June 9, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #33 – $60.00

1905

Goosewing Axe, blade measures 12 ½” L x 8 ¼” W, handle is a replacement, American, has recessed stamp that isn’t clear – HM?  IA? (See below.)  Probably late 18th to early 19th century.  Descended in the Hershey and Hostetter families. Ben Hershey Sale, June 9, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #1 – $270.00

1907

Unusual bone husking peg. Flat curved piece of bone, 6 1/8” L, flat serrated end 1” W, tapers to ½” width with round end. One of four from Lehigh Valley Pa.  Bought from Al Flammer. May, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #221 – $60.00

1908

English language Bible, printed in Phila. In 1833 by Alexander Towar.  Fine condition, leather binding with simple stamped and gilt border decoration.  Has birth records of Hershey family. John Hershey (1794-1843) Isaac Hershey (1816-1854) wife Elisa, children Fanny (1838-1899), Elias (1839-), Reuben (184–), Henrieth (1843/8?).  Ben Hershey sale, June 9, 2001. (Isaac was the son of Abraham Hershey (1790-1869) and Anna (Hershey) Hershey (1798-1875).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #356 – $100.00

1909

Miniature foot washing tub, 7 3/8” D x 4 ½” H, staved construction, mahogany, with two tin hoops, original varnish finish. Made by Rev. Samuel Lehman (1871-1955) a preacher at Manheim Mennonite Church.  Bought from Carolyn Wenger on June 11, she purchased two of them at Ben Hershey’s sale at Manheim on June 9, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #332 – $160.00

1910

Wooden monkey on a stick, 12 5/8” H. Carved jointed monkey toy leaps over the pole when pushed upwards.  Monkey decorated with red and yellow bands. Made by Rev. Samuel H. Lehman (1871-1955).  Bought from Carolyn Wenger on June 11. She bought three of them at Ben Hershey’s Sale on June 9, 2001. (See #2089, 3014).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #512 – $250.00

1912

Fraktur manuscript leaf from unidentified hymnal created at the Ephrata Cloister, c. 1740-50.  7 ¾” H x 5 5/8”.  Done in brown ink, pp. 89-90.  In upper right corner is a classic Ephrata motif, a vase sprouting with a lily and other flowers, with two love birds (doves) perched on the branch. Finely drawn with minute textural patterns, some acid related paper losses below the birds.  Bought from Jim Hess of Heritage Map Museum in Lititz. He showed it to me last year when he bought it at a book show in New England.  Bought on June 19, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #318 – $875.00

1913

Homespun bolster cover, 45” L x 17” W, with cotton tying tapes secured through button hole stitched eyelets. Cross-stitched in pink cotton thread with the initials “SN” and three floral motifs. Bought it Bedford, PA at the sale of Harold “Skip” Sheppheard. He bought it at a household sale in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa, underbid by the late Robert Myers.  I bought on June 21, 2001.  A very rare textile, in Somerset County.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #285 – $65.00

1916

Homespun linen, woman’s shift. 38” L x 37” W at hem, all hand sewn, squared neck opening, secured by a single button that fastens onto a thread loop.  Has the initials ML in pink cross-stitch on the left side of the neck opening.  Has light staining and a sizeable hole on the rear right shoulder.  Likely dates c. 1800-1840.  Bought from Jean Cook on June 23, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #106 – $35.00

1917

Meat Cleaver signed J LANDIS CAST STEEL, blade 11 ¼” L x 5” W, handle is 13 5/8” L, unusual size, pitted, wormholes in handle. Made by Jacob Landis (1780-1848), blacksmith at Landis Valley, Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co. Bought from Jason Miller, Strasburg, he got it from a dealer who bought it at a recent auction at Murry’s Auction, Lititz. I bought it on June 24, 2001. See also (#1846, 1847, 1848, 1853, 1854, 1917, 2057, 298).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #59 – $90.00

1919

Bowl and pitcher set, lacking the bowl. All white with raised foliate decoration, gold banding and handle decoration. All pieces are marked W.C. Co. 5 pcs. #1- Water pitcher, 11” H, has crack.  #2- small pitcher, 7 3/8” H.  #3- Mug, 3 ¾” H.  #4- comb holder? Or hair receiver 5 1/8” H.  #5- soap dish 2 ½” H x 5 ½” D, the lid is missing. Given to me by my sister-in-law, Brenda Hess, on July 7, 2001. She bought it at Grandma and Grandpa Horst’s sale on May 17, 1975. See #’s 472-526. Mom remembers the set and says that as long as she can remember it never had a bowl. Believe that it belonged to her grandmother, Barbara (Snyder) Stoner (1862-1922).  On 4/13/01, I bought a bowl that roughly matches the rest at the Columbia Co-op.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #152 – $15.00

1920

German family Bible, c. 1830, Phila. By Kimber and Scharpless, front cover detached, clasps are missing. Contains family records of Henry Zug married Veronica Bucher, also early newspaper obituaries pasted inside the front cover. Veronica was the sister of my g-g-g-grandfather, Joseph Bucher (1820-1894). There had been a Fraktur family record inside the front cover. I bought the Bible from a dealer that was set up outside Black Angus Antique Market on July 8, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #370 – $120.00

1921

Tin barrel or grain bag stencil, “EH BOMBERGER” semi-circular ,14” L x 9” H, with applied rolled tin handle. Emanuel H. Bomberger (b. 1859) was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Hess) Bomberger of White Oak, he married Mary Hess Erb (b. 1862). Piece is rather rough. It was sold at Emanuel R. Bomberger’s sale on 1/3/01 at Horst’s. I bought it from Jason Miller, Strasburg on Mar. 10, 2001. See #1878-1884.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #369 – $85.00

1922

Ladderback chair, 3 rungs arched top and bottom, scraped down to reveal a pale green over deep blue paint. Front feet are turned with additional turnings just below the seat. Splint oak seat is a replacement. Likely made c. 1790-1820. Bought at Golden Lane Antique Gallery, New Oxford, May 22, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #593 – $70.00

1925

Man’s vest, c. 1775-1800. Peach colored silk? over a homespun linen lining. Back is of linen also, 19 ½” L x 18” W, 9 buttons, top edge of pockets, lower edges (front), both side of front flaps, and around the neck, is decorated with an undulating floral vine, stitched in silk thread, red, green, purple and pale blues. Vest has considerable wear, especially under the arms. On the interior lining is sewn the following inscription, “Was Dr. Henry Kreider’s, Bloomsburg, 1820.”  Battle’s History of Columbia Co, Pa (1887) on page 149 states the following: “About 1816 Doctors Townsend and Krider came to Bloomsburg. The former remained only a short time, but Doctor Krider continued his practice until his death.”  Bought from Ginny Journey at the Strasburg Antique Mkt. on Aug. 9, 2001. She bought it at a large estate sale for two bachelor brothers who lived about 20 miles north of Lewisburg, Pa. Their vast collection filled a barn.  See #4155.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #46 – $130.00

1926

Rare cast iron stove plate dated 1755, cast at Elizabeth Furnace, Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co., by Jacob Huber (d. 1767). 25 ½” L x 24” H. It is the right side panel of a 5-plate stove, three columns and two arches, enclose tulips, a heart, a circle, a sheaf of wheat, stars, etc. Below that is the inscription “JACOB HUBER 1ST DER ERST DE” (utscher) or, “Jacob Huber is the first German who can make iron.” It is the same as plate # 158 in Mercer’s Bible in Iron. It is also the same style as the stove that once stood here in the Hess Homestead.  I found numerous pieces of the side plate in the junk pile below the garden shed in 1985. Huber was the inn keeper at the tavern on Newport Rd. north of Lititz. That farm was purchased in 1850 by my g-g-great grandfather Christian Snyder (1809-1868). This plate is the first Huber plate that I’ve ever seen for sale. About 20 years ago, Greg Kramer of Cleona bought the same one that appears in Mercer’s Book #159.  He sold it to Randy Huber, whom I met a dozen years later.  He subsequently brought this plate to Lititz to show me. I bought it on August 25, 2001 at the York Towne Auction, lot #514, at the York Fairgrounds. See #1885.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #374 – $6,200.00

1927

Group of three stuffed toys. #1- Rag doll, 11 3/8” L, early 20th century, hand sewn, face is applied with pencil? Dress has vertical textured stripes, underneath is a blue check gingham wrap over a pink stripe wrap. Black stocking are largely gone.  #2- Owl doll, 6 ¾” L, button eyes, thread nose, feet, and ear details, wrapped in a two-color shawl, ½ olive, ½ white, some moth holes on body.  #3- Black cat doll, 6 ¾” L. Glossy black fabric with thread eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers, and claws. Pink and black striped dress over earlier pink print blouse having buttons, remnants of red wool skirt.  Also, a 4” L double-sided printed doll, one side has a baby with a bottle. Dolls were bought as a group at the Aug. 27, 2001 sale for Anna Nissley, held at the Wolegmuth Auction Center, Leola, PA. I bought them at the Antique Alley, near Bard’s crossing, along Rt. 23 on August 29, 2001. Sister of Clayton S. Nissley, Salunga PA.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #585 – $60.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #462 – $375.00

1928

Hand wrought iron hook, 6” L, 2 ½” W, 2 ½” H.  One end terminates in a snake’s head having large punched eyes, and a grooved mouth. Jason Miller bought it at a household sale in Lancaster Co. I bought it at Miller’s Collectibles in Strasburg on Sept. 8, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #410 – $325.00

1929

Rare punch-decorated Dengelstock, unusual shape, 7 7/8” L x 1 ¾” W. Each side is decorated with five punched star motifs.  Jason Miller bought it recently at a household sale a few miles south of Willow Street, Lancaster Co.  I bought it on Sept. 8, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #76 – $325.00

1930

Group of 3 ledgers from Henry Barr’s store in Mount Joy, Lancaster Co.  All in fine condition.  #1- 15 1/8” x 6 ¼” x ¾” black marbleized cover with leather spine. Starts on May 10, 1861- Aug. 19, 1862.  #2- blue and brown marbleized covers with leather spins, starts May 10, 1861- Aug. 2, 1861. 15 7/8” x 5 3/8” x 5/8”.  #3- full leather day book, 16” x 7 ½” x 1 ¾”. Starts Feb. 11, 1862- Sept. 30, 1862. These ledgers include accounts with my g-g-grandfather Joseph H. Bender (1828-1906), a farmer who lived just east of Mount Joy.  These ledgers were sold at the Anna Nissley Sale (#1927). I bought from Ginny Journey at Strasburg Antique Center on Sept. 7, 2001. See #1996.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #399 – $45.00

1931

Rare decorated skimmer, iron handle with a brass bowl attributed to John Long (1787-1856), blacksmith at Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co.  20 ½” L bowl is 5 ½” D. Bowl is rough with cracks and edge losses. Handle is pitted and painted, Handle is punch decorated with two sizes of stars. Nearly matching #1903, #909. Bought from Bob Lease at the New Oxford Antique Center. He bought it in Littlestown, PA. York or Adams Cos. Penna. Sept. 14, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #310 – $260.00

1935

Homespun wool petticoat, 33″L. Horitzonal stripes, wide brown, alternating with an orange flanked by blue stripes. Petticoat was later lengthened with an additional 8″ width of same fabric to the top. Waistband is made of a narrow blue and white striped cotton band. Has holes and damage to hem. Likely early to mid 18th Century. Bought from Steve Still October 14, 2001

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #47 – $70.00

1937

Stenciled Grain Bag, 18 ½” W x 40” L. On back side is marked EXTRA HEAVY, on front is (Shown here:  Jacob H. Bamberger 1884). Original owner, Jacob H. Bomberger (1860-1910), son of Jacob and Barbara (Hess) Bomberger.  Jacob married Anna Bollinger 1864-1949. They are buried at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren. Bag was sold at the sale of Ben L. and Grace M. Lefever of 444 S. Walnut St., Lititz on Oct. 20, 2001. I bought it from Sam and Kathy McClearen on Oct. 28, 2000.  See #1276-1280, and #1645.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #486 – $160.00

1939

Hand wrought tulip thumb latch, 10 ½” x 2 ½”. Round handle with grooves in center. Thumb latch is riveted to a 1 ½” x 5/8” x 3/8” block that is file decorated. The top terminates in a graceful 2-lobed tulip. From the 1765 Stoltzfus house along the Conestoga Creek in Lancaster Co.  A public sale was held there on 2/17/90.  The latch was bought by Scott Sparrow of Oley, Berks Co.. PA. I bought it at South Pointe Antiques in Adamstown on Nov. 11, 2001. The tip at the base of the handle is broken off.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #412 – $350.00

1941

Mennonite cross-stitched rug, 25 ½” x 38”.  Wood design on brown grid cloth. Features a standing dog with a bird perched on his tail, another bird stands in front of him.  Above is the inscription “my birthday December 21 1883,” at the bottom appears “Mary Long” “Landisville”.   A rectangular floral border encloses the dog, has some staining at top center, a few torn yarns that are part of the crocheted border.  It is stitched to a pink fabric on a wood stretcher.  I bought it from Eugene Rappaport who bought it at a local household auction.  Bought at the York Antique Show on Nov. 17, 2001.  Sale held at the Willow St. Fire Hall.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #475 – $120.00

1942

Mennonite Quilt, 78” x 78”, postage stamp, 1 1/8” square patches, c. 1910-1915. Philadelphia pavement pattern with wide solid red border, multicolored patterned fabrics for postage stamp patches. Very graphic.  A fabric tag sewn to the rear reads, “Elizabeth Musser Weber for her grandson John G. Weber.”  Elizabeth Musser Weber (1843-1921) was the daughter of Jacob Musser and Anna Bowman.  She married Henry G. Weber (Jan. 25, 1842- Oct. 24, 1925), the son of Deacon Henry Weber.  They lived near the Allegheny Mennonite Meeting House across the Berks Co. line where they are buried. Their son, John M. Weber (Mar. 27, 1868- Feb. 1, 1955), married Lizzie Gehman (Aug. 1, 1868- July 14, 1947).  They lived in Narvon, Lancaster Co., PA.  They had a son John G. Weber (b. Dec. 25, 1909);  he married Anna Horning (July 31, 1911-).  Eugene Rappaport bought it at the Five Pointville Fire Hall.  Several other quilts were also marked with linen tags.  I bought it at the York Show on Nov. 17, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #580 – $1,750.00

1943

Domed wooden box, covered with multicolored straw. 7 3/8” L x 3 7/8” H x 4 3/8” D.  Front and sides are decorated in a chevron pattern. Top has two rectangles with an X in the center.  Interior is lined with newspaper.  Americanische Statsbothe in 1812.  A Lancaster paper that records a lottery to benefit the Elizabethtown Lutheran Church, the sale of French burr millstones, Heintzelmann’s Black Horse Tavern in Manheim, and Samuel Pfautz’s wool carding mill in Warwick Twp.  Paper on the base appears to have been applied before the straw decoration, suggesting local manufacture?  Hasp is missing, losses to decoration, early hinge tape repair to the lid.  Bought at the Antique Center of York on Nov. 24, 2001.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #32 – $55.00

1944

1812 sheepskin deed from Pre. Christian Risser (d. 1826) to Pre. John Hess (1768-1830). Both men are my g-g-g-g-grandfathers.  For a tract of 147 acres in Warwick Twp. This farm is located on the corner of Clay and Hackman Rds.  It descended to son John Hess (1791-1831), thence to son Jacob R. Hess (1816-1877). Deed has short silk ribbons and wax seals. It is apparently an unrecorded deed.  Bought at Horst Auction on Dec. 17, 2001. See #870, 1882, 1884.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #490 – $1,300.00

1945

Exceptional hand colored land draught dated May 2, 1868. Draught of farm of Hiram Kline located in Warwick Twp. S. of Lexington (Buildings still stand). The farm is divided into 5 fields, brightly colored in blue, yellow, orange, and green.  There is a tiny drawing of a house and barn with weathervane surrounded by 7 compass stars, the largest of which is a compass.  The stars are in orange and green. It is inscribed “The above draught represents 87 acres and 30? perches neat measure, situate in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co. Surveyed by Henry Kurtz for H rm Kline Dec. 24, 1850 and divided into fields for H. Kline May 2, 1868 by Israel G. Erb Surveyor and Scr.” 12 ½” H x 15 ½” W, executed on lined paper. Strong colors. In a large gessoed frame painted blue, Israel G. Erb, (Sept. 12, 1843- May 9, 1917) b. in Penn Twp., the son of David W. Erb and Catherine Groff (buried Erb’s Mennonite). Israel owned the Erb Homestead north of Erbs Mennonite Church where his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Erbs were born. He was educated by John Beck and studied surveying at the Lititz Academy. On Oct. 29, 1867 he was married to Sarah B. Reist (Jan. 16, 1847- Nov. 3, 1930), daughter of John Reist and Maria Brubacher of the Reist homestead in Penn Twp.  They were members of the Mennonite church.  Israel served on numerous boards.  In 1901, he was President of the Lititz National Bank.  Exhibited at Landis Valley Museum Mar. 2016- Dec. 2016.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #480 – $2,250.00

1946

School copybook of David W. Erb (1819-1885) of Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. dated 1837 and 1838. 12 ¾” H x 8” W.  Blue cardboard covers, with comic scene “A family scene” on the front cover.  Has 48 pages of arithmetic problems and practice. Several added pages were used as ledger sheets by David Erb.  David was the son of Daniel Erb and Mary Witmer.  He owned the family homestead in Penn Twp. just north of the Erb Mennonite Church.  He was the father of Israel G. Herb, the surveyor (See #1945).  I bought it from Cheryl Mackley at the Lititz Antique show on Nov. 8, 1998 for resale.  Decided to keep it on Jan. 19, 2002

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #267 – $90.00

1947

Wooden tub, likely foot washing tub from Hess Mennonite Church. 14 ½” D x 9 ½”.  Unpainted spine with two metal hoops. Two staves extend 3” upward and are pierced with 1 9/16” D holes. Tub is dry and hoops are loose.  Likely acquired by Hess’s when the first meeting house was built in 1856.  It was sold with a wooden paddle, 18 ¼” L x 3 ½” W, end of handle is cut on a sharp angle, paddle tapers to ¼” in thickness. Handle is 7/8” thick.  Both were sold at Horst Auction on Jan. 28, 2002.  Consignment of James Hess. James was the son of Rev. John S. Hess, the minister at Hess’s church.  James’s daughter, Pat, thought that it was a communion tub. Her husband, my second cousin, bought it for me, Marvin Witmer.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #572 – $400.00

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #377 – $30.00

1952

Domed box with straw decoration, 6 5/8” L x 4 1/8” D x 4 3/8” H.  Has wire and hook latch.  Lined with a. c.July 1826 German language Lancaster newspaper.  On the bottom is a nice engraving of a still advertising John Getz- distilling and apple butter kettles.  Lid has considerable loss of straw decoration. Bought at antique shop along Rt. 30, south side, just east of Cross Keys in Adams Co., PA. Feb. 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #530 – $10.00

1954

Copper tea kettle, signed B. Schaum, base D 7 3/8” x 7 ¼” H to finial. Sloppy solder around spout, top edge of spout opening is missing. Bottom is attached by crimping (an early replacement), one handle bracket has an early riveted repair. Benjamin Schaum was an early coppersmith who worked in Lancaster Borough c. 1792- 1814. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was married to Maria ___ (1766-1812). In 1798 he was a member of the Sun Fire Company.  In 1808, he was elected one of the first directors of the National Bank of Lancaster Co.  Bought at New Oxford Antique Center on March 15, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #410 – $375.00

1955

Staffordshire plate, black transfer, 10 ¼” marked “Italian  A View in Venice.” Has a crack. Shrewsbury Antique Center 3/24/02.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #153 – $30.00

1958

Soft paste plate, 7 ½” D, has embossed designs along border and central field has hand painted queen’s rose variant, with four floral groupings placed around the rim. It has minor staining, some paint loss to the leaves. Bought at Golden Lane Antique Gallery New Oxford on Apr. 4, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #552 – $45.00

1959

Chicken pot lifter, 5 ½” L x 4” H.  Great fabric, grey with blue green pattern, tapestry type fabric, has orange button eyes, traces of a red wool comb.  Bought from a woman from Strasburg who sells in the co-op across the street from Horst’s Auction Apr. 10, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #364 – $60.00

1961

Wooden apple butter peeler.  24” L x 7 1/8” W x 9 7/8” H.  Pine and walnut, a turned post supports the hand crank and 3-prong apple spear;  one point is missing. The arm that supports the peeling blade is also missing. The turned column that supports it is intact. The name P DERR is stamped on the end of the table. The famous blacksmith, Peter Derr (1793-1868), of Berks Co., is known to have made apple peelers.  A betty lamp stand on p. 122 of The House of Derr, exhibits similar turnings.  It was sold at Fred’s Auction in E. Lebanon Co. where neither the auctioneer nor the purchaser noticed that it was signed. I bought it from Al Flammer in Schaefferstown, PA on Apr. 18, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #533 – $550.00

1962

Jacquard coverlet marked “made by C Yordy Conestoga Township for Elizabeth Shank 1836.” Woven in neutral, blue, red, and pale green. Rose and dove border design, excellent condition. Elizabeth Shank (Oct. 31, 1818- Feb. 21, 1893), daughter of Jacob Shenk (1785-1842) and Sarah McCardle (1791-1863), builders of the stone house at Sickman’s Mill, married Adam E. Lefevre (Jan. 15, 1816- July 6, 1888), the son of Adam Lefevre (1779-1847) and Catherine Erb (1781-1853) of Manor Twp., Lancaster Co.  Eliz, Shank LeFevre’s daughter, Christina (1857-1935), married F. Lewis Noll (1850-1923). They were the grandparents of Jane (Nolt) Zellers who married Woodrow B. Zellers.  I bought it from Woody on Apr. 17, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #483 – $475.00

1964

1743 German Bible, 6 ¼” H x 3 ½” W x 2 3/8” D.  Printed in Halle, Germany.  Simple leather binding, front cover detached, 1” square of spine also detached, but accompanies.  Has family records on rear fly leaves. Originally owned by Oswaldt Neff (d. 1757) “living in Canastogen” [Conestoga], a gift in 1749 from his brother Peter who lives in the Pfaltz.  There are also two generations of Bamberger family records. The first appears to be Joseph Bamberger (b.c. 1742). I bought from Russ and Corinne Earnest on Apr. 17, 2002.  Paid Tony Havertsick to re-back the book.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #205 – $500.00

1964-a

Penna. German sampler, Mennonite, Lancaster Co.  Made by Feronica Gingrich, c. 1810-1825, probably Warwick Twp.  Has upper case alphabet in block letters and also script. Cross-stitch decorated in red, blue, and green-gray threads, 10 ¾” x 10 ¾”.  Has 49 motifs, mostly crowns and florals.  Feronica may be the same maker as the Veronica Gingrich sampler in fig. 4-69 in Tandy Hersh’s Samplers of the Penna. Germans.  Veronica was the daughter of David Gingrich and Elizabeth Eby.  I also own Elizabeth Eby’s sampler (fig 4-68), her sister Maria Eby’s towel, and daughter Katie Gingrich’s towel.  Bought from Mrs. Bill Grove of New Providence? at Black Angus Antique Mkt. on Apr. 21, 2002.  Sampler was apparently framed in 1961 and is glued to the backboard.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #523 – $210.00

1965

Group of handspun linens, 27 pieces, from the sale of Frances Mayer Hershey Outin (d.1994) on Sept. 15, 1994, a few from the sale of Mae Haverstick Brenneman (d.1988) on Sept. 26, 1988 at Conestoga Auction.  All of these descended from the family of Preacher Martin Mayer (1798-1873) and Elizabeth Musser (1804-1891) of Manheim Twp.  Frances Outin was the granddaughter of Henry M. Mayer (1844-1915) who married Frances M. Hershey (1845-1923).  Mae Brenneman’s husband, A. Roy Brenneman, was the grandson of Henry’s sibling, Mary M. Mayer (1840-1919),  who married Preacher Adam Brenneman (1834-1898).  Pieces initialed MM refer to Martin Mayer (1798-1873), HM to Henry M. Mayer, EM to Elizabeth (Musser) Mayer, AM and EH are uncertain identities.  See Penna. Mennonite Heritage Magazine, July, 1989.

A.) Center seam table cloth, 78” x 60”, goose eye weave, no fringe, initialed MMI in blue thread, excellent condition, illustrated in Mennonite Arts, figure 232.

B.) Towel 18 1/4” x 54”, O? weave, initialed E III 2 in brown thread at top center, fringe at bottom, fine condition, has tabs.

C.) Towel, 16” x 49”, plain weave, initialed A lll in red thread at top center, fringed top and bottom, overall staining, has tabs.

D.) Towel, 17” x 53”, plain weave, initialed A lll in red thread at top center, fringed bottom only, overall staining, has tabs.

E.) Towel, 18 ¾” x 56”, O? weave, initialed E lll in red thread at top center, fringed bottom, staining

H.) Towel, 16” x 49”, large goose-eye, stamped H M MAYER in black ink at the top center, has hanging tabs, staining, fringe at bottom.

K.) Towel, good condition, 15 5/8” x 49 ½”, small goose-eye, stamped H M MAYER at top center, has hanging tabs and bottom fringe

L.) Towel, 15 ¾” x 48”, related patter to preceding, marked H M MAYER, has hanging tabs and bottom fringe, heavy staining

M.) Homespun linen sheet, center seam, 83” L x 76”, fine weave, stamped H M MAYER on the corner, heavy staining

N.) Homespun linen sheet, center seam, 72” x 72”, coarse weave, marked H M MAYER on corner, very light staining

Q.) Linen tablecloth, 74” x 68”, center seam, vertical zig-zag pattern, stamped H M MAYER on corner, no fringes, staining

R.) Linen tablecloth, 67” x 45”, center seam, small goose-eye, initialed AD in red thread at center seam, short fringe on 2 ends, fine condition

S.) Linen tablecloth, 69” x 55”, center seam, geometric center field with zig-zag borders, fringed all sides, no markings, light staining.

T.) Linen tablecloth, 78” x 55”, center seam, snowball in square, linear border, fringed all sides, a few dark stains

U.) Linen and cotton tablecloth fragment, 28 ½” x 26 ½”, snowball surrounded by four blocks, hemmed at top and bottom, no markings

V.) Linen bolster cover, plain weave, 25” x 64”, no markings, sewn from two pieces of fabric, good condition

W.) Linen runner, 58” x 16”, basket weave with linear borders on all four sides, fringed both ends, no hanging tabs, coarse, light staining.

X.) Linen towel, 16” x 47 ½”, zig-zag pattern, fringe at bottom, no hanging tabs, no initials, stained

Y.)Linen towel, 16 ¾” x 54”, checkered field with linear borders on left and right, white loomed-tape tabs, fringe at bottom, good condition, no initials

Z.) Linen towel, 18” x 52”, huck? weave, fringe at bottom, has hanging tabs, a few dark stains, no initials

AA.) Linen towel fragment, 15” x 21 ¼”, goose-eye with vertical woven bands 1 ½” in from either side. 3 bleached white stripes ¼” wide separated by two tan stripes ¼” wide, hemmed top and bottom, a few small dark stains, no initials.

These textiles were gathered by R. Martin Keen of Lancaster.  I traded Marty my 1755 Sauer Pilgrim’s Progress (#1251) which was originally owned by his ancestor, Andrew Berg.  Marty agreed to the trade on Apr. 22, 2002. (See #1838, 1914, 1359 A, 1363, 1364)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #193 – $80.00

1967

Heart-shaped tin cheese mold, 3 5/8” x 3 5/8” x 2 7/8” H. Simple pierced decoration, 3 feet, one is missing, one handle, slight rust along edges.  Also belonged to Stella (Landis) Heller (b. 1884).  Aunt Alverna also used it to make cheese. Bought at Uncle Charles Hess’s (1920-2015) sale on Apr. 27, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #115 – $75.00

1968

Green pressed glass basket, 5 ½” D x 3 5/8” H, grape pattern, a note accompanies it, “Gift to Alverna Heller (Hess) from hired man when she was a child (under 5 years old).” 1923 or 1924 (Hired man was Jacob Yoder from the “Big Valley” Belleville, PA area). Bought at Charles Hess’s sale on Apr. 27, 2002.

Horst Auction – Weekly Auction

1969

Pottery bowl, marked Weller Pottery “Coppertone”, 5 ¾” D x 4 ¾” H, with two knobbed handles, orange-brown glaze with a green mottled decoration. Bought at Charles Hess’s sale on Apr. 27, 2002.

Horst Auction – Weekly Auction

1971

Hooked rug, floral basket pattern, 36 ½” L x 23 ½” H.  Done in wool yarns, mounted on a picture frame.  Black border, olive field with yellow, pink, red, and orange flowers.  Made by Landis R. Heller (b. 1883) of Lampeter Rd. in the 1960s.  Aunt Alverna’s father hooked rugs in his later years. See #5.  Bought at Charles and Alverna Hess’ sale on Apr. 27, 2002. (Pictured in Rags to Rugs by Trish Herr).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #184 – $110.00

1972

Small ledger, 6 3/8” L x 3 ¾” x ½”.  Marbled board covers, leather spine, loss at base of spine.  Book was kept by “Farmer” John Landis (1785-1867) of Lampeter Twp. Front half records the receipts as administrator of the estate of David Groff (1788-1826) (Landis’s brother-in-law), records date 1826-1827, includes receipts from Daniel Lefever for weaving, Robert Evans for smith work, John Christ for a coffin, Peter Andrews for roofing part of house, Abraham Brubaker for 74 days of schooling.  The second half consists of records of estate of Abraham Buckwalter of Lampeter Twp. for 6 rakes for George Mayer, coffin by Jacob Shultz, for Martin Möllinger and repairs at the Meetinghouse, Martin Struble for weaving, Wm Hoar for smith work, Josiah Howard for smith work, Henry Brubaker for making shoes, Jacob Bachman for furniture for Lidea Lemon. Records date 1840-1842. Lee Stoltzfus bought it at Conestoga Auction in 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #436 – $240.00

1975

Shot glass.  Rohrer’s A Whiskey, J. Rohrer, Lancaster, PA.  2 3/8” H x 1 15/16” D. Golden Lane Antique Gallery, New Oxford, PA. May 9, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #369 – $240.00

1976

Wooden cucumber slicer, 10” L x 2 ½” W.  Walnut, with iron blade and wingnut, stamped Martin Muth Coal and Lumber, Lititz PA.  Fine condition, likely was never used. Bought from Delia at the Antique Market Place, Ronks, on May 11, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #34 – $80.00

1980

German imprint. Eine Restitution oder Erklarung… by Heinrich Funck. Printed in Lancaster, 1862 by Johann Bar’s sons. Covers cracked at spine, front cover is nearly detached, clasps are missing. May 18, 2002 Golden Lane Antique Gallery.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #337 – $60.00

1981

Small ledger, 6 ¾” x 4” x ½”. Of G.L. Reinhold, Marietta, PA. Dated 1879. Apparently doing iron castings, i.e. stew pans, fish kettles, griddles, mortars, etc. Together with a pamphlet of steel furniture by Geo. D. Bernard and Co., St. Louis. Bought from Ken Fortney of Mount Joy at Renningers Antique Market.  Apr. 21, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #436 – $240.00

1982

Bottle label? John K. Stauffer’s Stomach Bitters, Naperville, Du Page Co, Illinois. 2 ½” W x 6 ¼” H.  Bought at Gettysburg Antique Center. May 18, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #469 – $95.00

1983

Unusual oil cloth rooster, 7 ½” H x 5 ½” W, homemade, sewn from black oil cloth with a red comb. Great form. Came from the household sale of Miriam S. Breneman (1930-) who lived at 1831 Old Harrisburg Pike in Rheems, Lancaster Co. Sale was on Apr. 20, 2002. Bought from Eugene Rappaport at Conestoga Auction on Apr. 29, 2002. She was a single woman, daughter of Daniel Forry Brenneman (1893-1952) and Lena Shenk (1896-1974) who was daughter of Clayton Shenk of E-town. Made by Miriam’s G-mother, Lizzie Forry Brenneman (1868-1946), wife of Jacob N. Brenneman (1867-1933) of Rapho Twp. Lizzie was daughter of Daniel D. Forry and Barbara Musser.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #463 – $140.00

1984

Hand loomed cotton tape, ¼” wide, pink and neutral threads, about 16” long. Came from the Miriam S. Brenneman sale at Mount Joy.  I bought it from Pat Schell, Paradise on May 2, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #179 – $110.00

1985

Softwood bench table, 28 ½” H x 35 ½” W x 70 ½” L. In original untouched condition.  Scrub top, base has remnants of early tiger maple graining over gray, seat surface is brown, original walnut pegs secure the flip top, solid board ends with simple cutouts. Has a small drawer under seat, lip-molded front with mottled redware mushroom knob, detailed drawer. Runners are dovetailed into the top, some cracking and splitting where top is nailed to the runners. The top is fastened to runners with cut nails and screws. Table was likely constructed c. 1820-50. Bought from Marian (Espenshade) Coon of 59 E. Newport Rd., Leola. She got it from her parents, Park and Ruth Espenshade, who lived near Bird-in-Hand on a 10 acre farm next to the Gibbons School on Gibbons Rd. off Beechdale Rd. in Upper Leacock Twp. (It is now a bake shop). Her parents kept it in a rear closed-in porch. She believes that it descended in the Espenshade family.  Her father was born near Paradise.  Bought on May 22, 2002. Marian’s first husband was Daniel Kanagy, married 1949. Marian is descended in the Daniel Espenshade family.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #399 – $3,600.00

1986

Velvet covered wooden box, 11 ½” H x 18” L x 11 ½” D, has padded hinged lid. Entire box is covered in black velvet and embroidered in red, green, and gold thread. Front is decorated with an oblong floral spray, the same motif that appears on the top of a group of decorated towels made by the Landis, Huber, Buckwalter and Leaman families. Below the motif is embroidered “1879 Mary L. Landis”. Two of the same floral sprays were stitched on the top of the lid to form an oval wreath.  Inside is embroidered “G L H Remembrance, 1932”. GLH is Grace Landis Heller, the sister of my aunt Alverna Hess, and the daughter of Landis and Stella (Landis) Heller. Mary L. Leaman (1858-1946) is the mother of Stella Landis, Grace L. Heller (d.June 30, 1934) died after a long illness.  Her family published a book of her poetry in 1935 titled Verse by Grace L. Heller. (A copy of it is in my collection).  I bought it at the sale of Landis Heller Jr. and Edna (Eby) Heller at Matthew S. Hurley Auction Co. in Greencastle, Franklin Co, PA on May 23, 2002. (See #1861)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #385 – $290.00

1988

Appliqué  quilt, 76” x 75”. White background with nine appliquéd floral wreath motifs in red and green and yellow fabrics, no border design. Very finely quilted with a princess feather border. Some minor staining. Fine condition. Bought at Landis Heller Jr.’s Sale on May 23, 2002. From Edna (Eby) Heller’s family.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #389 – $300.00

1990

Group of children’s dresses, white fabrics, all likely date 1870s-1910.

A.) 26 ½” L x 21” W, vertical pleats in bodice, four pleats along bottom, lace applied to cuffs and around neck, including panels.

B.) 29 ½” x 20 ½” W, simple design, has row of buttons the whole way down to bottom. Rik-rak applied to collar, cuffs, and both sides of the button band, has a few small dark stains.

C.) 22” L x 28” W, girl’s dress, has two pockets, cuffs, neck, and pockets trimmed in pink tatting?  Other decoration with pink thread dots. 5 buttons on v-neck.

D.) 18” L x 22” W, embroidered white work at neck with open eyelets, scalloped sleeve ends and neck are covered with white embroidery.

F.) Girl’s apron.  24”L x 19 1/2”W at bottom, has 2 3/4” tying strings at waist, has scalloped sides and 2 1/2” scalloped strings that tie at the neck. White sheer fabric with a white embossed pattern (spots).

All of these items are from the Landis Heller, Jr. Sale on May 23, 2002 at Greencastle, Franklin Co. PA

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #178 – $30.00

1992

Leather bound ledger 15 ¾” H x 7” W x 2 ¼”. 1836-1843.  General store, probably Brickerville- Clay area. Mentions Elizabeth Furnace, p. 43; Joseph Lehn, p.156;  Andrew Wissler “One year wages… attending to the stone in Sheon Eick (Schoeneck)  Apr. 1836-1837.”  The ledger was later used by Maurice P. Flickinger 1880-1881 in Fontana, Lebanon Co, PA.  Good condition. Bought from Bob Mayer in Mount Joy on Feb. 21, 1998. Likely from Bricker’s Store in Brickerville.  In April, 1837, there is a listing of account balances.  Peter Bricker died in 1837. See #1590, 1650.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #391 – $95.00

1993

Homespun, plain weave towel, 46 ½” x 17”, twill weave hanging tabs. Initialed M M in blue cotton thread, minor stains. Fringe along bottom. From Mae (Haverstick) Brenneman’s sale on Sept. 26, 1988. Likely made for Martin Mayer (1798-1873), g-grandfather of Mae’s husband, A. Roy Brenneman. See #936, 1965. A gift from R. Martin Keen, July 15, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #270 – $40.00

1994-a

Iron oyster knife, 8 7/8” L x ¾” x ¾”.  Tip of knife is rough stamped “D. N. LONG.” Long was listed in 1898 as a blacksmith in Landisville, East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co. Bought 1/26/02 at J. Palm Antiques, West Chester, PA. Transferred from stock Aug. 8, 2002. David N. Long (b. Nov, 1864).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #410 – $325.00

1996

Leather bound ledger, 13” x 8 ½” x 2”. General store records of Henry Barr, apparently Mount Joy, Lancaster Co. PA. 1861-1864, 504 pp. of records, see #1190, #1930. Includes my g-g-grandfather, Joseph H. Bender’s (1828-1906) account. Book is in good condition. Was bought at the sale of Harold Hess of Intercourse, PA. Appears that Henry Barr, the cabinetmaker of Martic Twp. later operated a store in Mount Joy? Bought at the Lititz Outdoor Antique Show from Bob and Betsy Shenk of 1680 Landisville Rd, Manheim on Aug. 31, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #418 – $60.00

1997

Child’s rocking chair, signed G NEES, 20 ¾” H x 15” W x 20 ½” D. Overall mahogany graining, has fiddleback splat, shaped crest rail, and single arrow spindles on each arm. Splat and crest are decorated with red, white, and green rose floral decorations. Pots and back are trimmed in yellow and gold. Decoration is bright. Has some paint losses on arms, legs. Signature is struck twice in ink on the underside of the seat. (George Nees (1817-1881) mar. Elizabeth (1823-1902). Buried at Manheim Fairview Cemetery. Bought at the York Antique Show from Sarah Yenkevich, Salt box Antiques, Sugarloaf, PA. She bought it from Corinne Machmer. Bought on Sept. 1, 2002. (See #1609) George Nees worked c. 1850 in Manheim, PA by 1858 in Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp. Lancaster Co, PA. Exhibited at Landis Valley Museum, Mar.-Dec., 2014.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #296 – $375.00

2001-3000

Item No.

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2001

Hand-knit ladies fingerless gloves, unbleached linen from Anna Mary Herr family. Bought from Pat Schell, 9/11/02. 6 ¾” x 5 ½”.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #174 – $30.00

2007

Large pin cushion, c.1900, 6 ¼” x 6 ¼” x 2 ¼”. Front is covered in brown embroidery with central geometric motif in red-orange, red tassels on corners, fabric on reverse is black with red dots. Likely made by Katie H. Kauffman, married Dr. John Trout Herr. She was the daughter of Benjamin G. Kauffman (b.1860) and Mary H. Hostetter (b. 1865). From sale of granddaughter Anna Mary Herr (b. 1915) at Conestoga Auction. Bought from Pat Schnell 9/11/02.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #287 – $50.00

2010

Chicken hot pad, 6 ½” x 5 5/8” x 3”. Black and white floral print with red binding, hanging loop, and comb.  Chicken’s neck and head is finely shaped. From Anna Mary Herr’s household. Pat Schnell, 9/11/02.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #138 – $25.00

2018

Hand loomed cotton tape, pc. is 50” L x 1/4” W, blue, brown, and white.  Another piece is 16 ½” L, is sewn to the end woven in a blue, white mixture with brown down the center, from Pat Schnell, 9/11/02.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #52 – $230.00

2021

2 shoemaker’s ledgers:  #1- 7 5/8” H x 6 ¼” W x 5/8”. Marbled covers, leather spine, 1836-1867, kept by Samuel Hosler, Dauphin Co., PA.   #2- 12 ½” x 7 ¾” x 1” Printed covers and leather spine. 1828-1838.  Written in English in a different hand, some accts. transferred to Samuel Hosler, also includes some receipts to EO Hasler. Also Dauphin County. Note: The first account listed is Martin Alleman, see #1889. From the sale of Kathryn Nissley Herr, 316 E. Orange St. Elizabethtown, PA. Bought on a bid left with Sam McClearen on Sept. 1, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #403 $20.00

2023

Tinware oil lamp, 7” H base 6” D.  Black japanning with some losses, stenciled in gold lettering, “Sam L. Davis PATENTED MAY 6th 1856.” Has the original pick on a chain, also has original instructions for use and wick. Bought from _____ Martin, descended in their family in Lancaster City. Davis (born c.1806) was a tinsmith in New Holland, Lancaster Co. Bought from Don and Anna Harvey, Silver Springs, Sept. 12, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #117 – $150.00

2025

Enameled glass mug, Stiegel type, 4 5/8” H, has several cracks. Decorated with a white bird with a blue wing, perched on a blue heart flanked by red, yellow, white, and blue floral sprays. Bought at Conestoga Auction, estate of W. Larry Bomberger, lot #129, Sept. 14, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #558 – $240.00

2026

Three pieced hot pads. #1- 5” x 5” with radiused corners, 16-patch, green floral binding;  back is brown, white, and orange plaid.  #2- 5 1/8” x 5 1/8”, radiused corner, double-sided, 9-patch each side, binding matches previous one. One side is mostly brown prints with green center patch.  #3, 5” x 5” with radiused corners, solid red binding, 16 patch on front, rear fabric matches #1.  All three are simply hand quilted and have thread hanging loops.  All made c. 1870-1900 by same needle worker. Bought at sale of W. Larry Bomberger, Manheim. Held at Conestoga Auction on Sept.14, 2002. Lot #386.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #379 – $220.00

2027

Three pieced hot pads.  #1- 5 3/8” x 5 3/8” with radius corners. Center field comprised of 8 triangles alternating pink and green calico patches, surrounded by a red calico border and a golden calico binding. Rear fabric is blue, tan, and white plaid. Has thread hanging loop.  #2- 5 ¾” x 5 ½”. Same pattern as preceding, the four corner triangles are a yellow calico, surrounded by a pink calico border and a red and black calico binding, rear fabric is a brown calico print. The hanging loop is a folded pink calico tape, both are simply quilted.  #3 is a 5 ½” x 5” brown, white and check on one side, solid brown on the reverse, binding is a white and green floral print on a black background. Machine quilted in a diamond pattern. Reverse fabric is worn. Lot #387,  W. Larry Bomberger Sale, Sept. 14, 2002. (#1 and 2 c.1860-80) (#3- c. 1890-1920)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #487 – $55.00

2028

Mourning veil, 52” x 16”, sheer black fabric, 4 black headed pins accompany it. They are mounted in a folded calendar page dated 1917.  A note says “This was my Grandma Snyder’s morning (sic) veil, she gave it to me. Sarah Edna Stubbs.”  Bought at Ziegler’s Antique Mall, Hershey, PA on Aug. 26, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #190 – $30.00

2029

Large framed wool embroidery, 23 ½” x 23 ½”, naturalistic floral wreath with corner motifs, wool flosses on Penelope cloth. Marked, “Maria H. Eby 1860.” In original Ogee Mahogany veneer frame. Fine condition. Daughter of Joel Eby (1821-1880) and Esther Hess (1823-1888) of Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. Descended to g-granddaughter Anna Mary Herr (b. 1915). Conestoga Auction, 9/24/02. (See #1761 for sister Catherine H. Eby’s (b. 1844) needlework.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #428 – $3,100.00

2031

Hot pads. 2 pcs. 5 1/2”d, dark green velour with purple corduroy binding, tan corduroy on reverse.  1 pc. 5 3/8”d pink wool? With black binding, white wool on reverse.  Anna Mary Herr Sale 9/11/02. From Jean Cook Sept. 20, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #381 – $50.00

2035

Fabric square, 24 ¾” x 24 ¾”, blue and white check, 3/16” bl. squares, machine hemmed on 2 sides.  A neck kerchief?  Anna Mary Herr Sale 9/26/02. Bought from Pat Schell on Oct. 3, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #464 – $70.00

2036

Pair of fabric squares, 25” x 25”, dark blue and white plaid, heavier cotton, mill-made, 2-edges hand-hemmed. Neck kerchiefs?  Anna Mary Herr sale, 9/26/02. Bought from Pat Schell on Oct. 3, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #288 – $120.00

2038

Fabric pot-lid lifter in shape of a butterfly, 7” W x 5 ¾” x ¾” solid red fabric, blue with green, white, red, and gray and black floral pattern. Has hanging tab, late 20th century.  Anna Mary Herr sale at Conestoga. 9/26/02. Bought from Pat Schell on 10/3/02.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #138 – $25.00

2040

Fraktur Vorschrift, 12 ¾” x 7 7/8”.  Banner across the top reads “Joseph Brubachers Vorschrift”.  Below that is a religious text followed by the alphabet. “Written in Warwick Twp. on May 14, 1825.” Along each side naturalistic floral sprays. It is by an unidentified Fraktur artist. Was made for Joseph Brubacher (1811-1884), son of Joseph Brubacher (1785-1875) and Maria Bucher. He was the brother of my g-g-g-grandmother Barbara (Brubaker) Snyder (1813-1853). Colors are somewhat faded. Was owned by Judge Joseph B. Wissler who lived at Kissel Hill along the Lititz Pk. Sold at his sale on Aug. 20, 1983. I bought from Edith Anne Wilhide, Franklin Co., PA on Oct. 11, 2002 at the Cocalico Antique Show at Adamstown.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #419 – $1,700.00

2042

Group of 16 folk art toys, hand sewn from rubber, black, brown, tan, green and red, cut from patterns, stuffed with rags and cotton with edges sewn in an overcast stitch, button or thread eyes. An accompanying note reads, “The toys you bought at my aunt’s sale were made by my great grandmother, Elizabeth Breneman, probably in the early 30’s, Lorette.” These were sold at the Miriam S. Breneman sale on Apr. 20, 2002 at 1831 Old Harrisburg Pike, Rheems. (See #1983). Miriam S. (1930-2002) single daughter of Daniel F. and Lena (Shenk) Breneman. Daniel’s mother made the toys, Lizzie Forry (1868-1946), daughter of Daniel D. and Barbara (Musser) Forry.  She married Jacob N. Breneman (1867-1933).  They were Mennonites and farmers in Rapho Twp. near Mount Joy, PA. Buried at Mt. Pleasant Brethren in Christ Cemetery.
(A group of 3 rabbits were included in the exhibit “Gentle Companions” at the Lancaster Textile Museum, 2004-2005.)

A. Red rabbit, 4 ¼” L x 3 ¾” H. White button eyes sewn with black thread. Fine condition.

B. Tan rabbit, same form, 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”, tan button eyes, black thread, fine condition.

C. Larger tan rabbit, 5” x 5 ½”, white button eyes, black thread, fine condition.

D. Great red rabbit, 10 ½” H x 6 ¾”, white button eyes, black thread, fine condition.

E. Red elephant, 6”L x 4 ½’, white button eyes, black thread, cracking open on one side.

F. Red peacock, 6 ¾” L x 7 ½” H, thread eyes, sewn with tan thread, darkened but good condition.

G Green peacock, same size, thread eyes, sewn with tan thread, tail is cracking open.

H. Red man with trumpet, sewn with tan thread, some aging.

I. Red man with trumpet, sewn with black thread, breakage in trumpet, 7 ½” H x 4 ½” W.

J. Brown bird with remains of red crest, tan button eyes, sewn in black thread, 4 ¼” L x 3 ¾” H, some darkening.

K. Same bird in black, eyes are missing, sewn in black thread, same size.

L. Red squirrel, 6” H x 5 ¼”, thread eye, sewn with tan thread. Fine condition, some darkening.

M. Green-brown squirrel, 6 ½” x 4 ½”, black button eyes, sewn with black thread, Damage to tail and bottom.

N. Red cat, 5 ½” x 3 1/8”, white button eyes, red rubber whiskers, open crack on rear with cotton filling.

O. Red cat, 5 3/8” x 3 3/8”, white button eyes, rubber whiskers, sewn in black thread, fine condition.

P. Red sheep, 5 ½” L x 3 ¾” H, white button eye, sewn with black thread, fine condition.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #161 – $1,000.00

2044

Group of textiles from Anna Mary Herr Sale, Sept. 24, 2002.
D) Child’s bib, 14” H x 10 ½” W, with tying strings, open work lozenge at the bottom, “turkey red” design of young girl carrying flowers in the center. Belonged to Anna Mary Herr (b. 1915).
E) “Turkey red-work” on linen. 29” W x 19” H. Three sun bonnet girls perched on a fence.
F) Pair of “turkey red” pillow shams, 35” x 27” “Good morning” and “Good night” with angels and butterflies, fine condition.
G) Pair of all white pillow shams, 27” H x 28” W.  Has stylized “H” in the center, applied border with daisies and six folded-bands surrounding the center field.
They were bought by Trish Herr who sold me the grouping on Nov. 1, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #81 – $30.00

2045

Two land draughts from my Shenk ancestors.

A. 15 ½” H x 12 ¾” W, wove paper, three tracts of land in Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon, Co. dated May 3, 1832. Purchased by Jacob Shenk from his father, Joseph. Drawn by Samuel Eberly.

B. 7 ¾” H x 12 ¾” W. Land in Lebanon Twp. One 21a and one 23a. Dated May 3, 1832, drawn for Joseph Shenk.

Joseph Shenk (1779-1857) is my g-g-g-g-grandfather through his daughter Anna (1820-1842) who married Joseph Bucher. Jacob Shenk (b.1806) and Joseph Jr. (b. 1814) are her brothers. Both draughts were sold at the Keller Sale in Buffalo Springs this summer. I bought them from Josh Reeder at the York Book Fair on Oct. 26, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #262 – $170.00

2047

Lancaster Co. Broadside, 11 1/8” H x 14 ½” W. Family record of Johannes Stauffer (1715-) who married 1738, Catharina Schenckin (1720-1760) and their 12 children. Torn along folds, edges folded over. Note:  the 3rd daughter Veronica (1742-) married Henry Ober (1740-1822) of Rapho Twp. They are my 5-great grandparents. Thus, Catharina Schenck is my umbilical ancestor (my m-m-m-m-m-m-mother’s- mother). Lot #189 at Larry Bomberger’s Sale at Conestoga Auction, Nov. 9, 2002.  (The Earnests attribute this to Jacob Stauffer’s print shop.)

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #60 – $1,100.00

2048

1843 German New Testament, clasps missing. Inside front cover is a Fraktur birth record of Maria Bomberger (b. Mar. 19, 1830) with colorful Fraktur lettering and floral decoration. Inside the rear cover is a Fraktur birth record of her mother, Catherine Brubacher (b. Nov. 20, 1808). A small page insert is marked “CB 1817” and has CB in blocked cross-stitch format. Catherine (1808-1837) is the daughter of Joseph Brubacher and Mary Bucher of Warwick Twp. The sister of my g-g-g-grandmother Barbara (Brubacher) Snyder (1813-1893) who married Christian B. Snyder (1808-1868). Catherine married John Bomberger (1803-1868);  they lived in Cumberland Co., PA.  Lot #71 at Larry Bomberger’s sale, Nov. 9, 2002.  Note:  Catharina Bomberger bookplate is by the same unidentified artist that penned her brother’s Vorschrift, #2040.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #344 $525.00

2050

Rare and important Ephrata Fraktur, 7” H X 6’ W. Executed in brown ink, unusual format.  Border has floral vines and minute stippling.  Base has rows of mounds with flowers springing from them (the grave mounds of the host that have gone before), A pair of birds, floral vines and an intricate illumination of “Bruder Obed” “Der sieg vom frenschen kampff erwürbt ein edle Cron, Ich Weiss; drum achte ich hier weder spott noch hohn.” There is a loose portion and losses along the left border, and holes in the center of the top and bottom border where it has been tacked to the wall. It is a unique Ephrata memorial Fraktur for Brother Obed, one of their most important members. Obed (c. 1717- July 27, 1792) or Ludwig Hacker came from Germantown to Ephrata, on Dec. 28, 1744.  He and wife Margaret (sister Albina (d.1767) divorced, each joining the celibate  orders, as did their daughter Mary (sister Petronella 1738-1791).  Obed served as schoolmaster for the Cloister.  They are buried in God’s Acre Cemetery. I Daniel Rupp notes that it was customary to make a memorial Fraktur after the death of a member, and hang it up in their cell. This is the only known example of an Ephrata Momento Mori. I photographed this piece in January, 1991 at Larry Bomberger’s when I visited him about borrowing The Eliz Amweg cap for the exhibit at the Joseph Schneider Haus in Kitchener, Ontario. It was in the desk drawer in an old plastic sleeve. He didn’t know where he had gotten it. He thought it probably came from his parents. I bought it at Larry’s sale, lot #148, on Nov. 9, 2002. (See p. 221 I Daniel Rupp History of Lancaster County).

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 1 – Lot #358 – $29,500.00

2052

Calligraphic piece, 6 1/4” H X 8” W, laid paper, left side badly chewed. Done in brown ink “Miss Maria Minnich” repeated four times, surrounded with flourishes. Signed “Jacob E. Stauffer (teacher) Mar. 9, 1858.” From a box lot at Larry Bomberger’s Sale, Nov. 9, 2002.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 3 – Lot #452 $35.00

2056

Three piece sprigware tea set.  #1 Coffee pot. 7 ¼” H X 11 ¾” L, octagonal bulbous form, tiny floral spring decoration, has lid, fine condition.  #2 Tea pot. 6 ½” H X 10 ½” L, matching piece, some staining.  #3 Sugar Bowl. 7” L x 6 ¼” H, matching piece, some staining. This set belonged to my great great grandmother, Fanny S. Bucher (1841-1909), who married Simon B Snyder.  After Fanny’s death, it went to her daughter, Barbara B Snyder (1862-1922), who married John M. Stoner. After Barbara’s death, it was divided among the children with the coffee pot going to my grandma, Ida S. Stoner (1891-1978), who married Reuben S. Horst. The teapot went to her brother, Milton S. Stoner (1885-1973), and the sugar to her sister Nora S. Stoner (1895-1990). When Great Aunt Nora S. Horst had sale in Oct.,1966, she gave her piece to Grandma prior to the sale. Great Uncle Milt and Aunt Ida gave Grandma their teapot years before Milt’s sale in 1970. Grandma kept them on an open shelf above her refrigerator in the kitchen at their home on Walnut St., Akron.  Before my grandparents had sale in May, 1975, they gave the set to my mother, Ruth N. (Horst) Hess. Mom divided her old family dishes among my eight siblings at fall cleanup day on Nov. 15, 2002, with each child drawing a number and then matching the number with one on an old dish. The tea set she didn’t want to see split up so she gave it to me.

Horst Auction – The Clarke Hess Collection Part 2 – Lot #146 – $15.00

2056

This is the second #2056: THERE IS ANOTHER  #2056 above.]  Rare Froschauer Bible, printed in 1552 by Christopher Froschauer the Elder (d.1564). In quarto, 8 ¾” H X 7 1/8” W X 3 ¾” D. Text is in rough condition, title page, forward, and several interior pages are missing, numerous pages have early repairs, c. 1750. Book was rebound in c.1750 in a tooled leather binding with brass corner bosses. Central diamonds, and brass- studded straps across the spine. The clasps are missing, and one strap is detached at one end, otherwise, binding is in fine condition. Tooling and bosses are closely related to my 1763 Sauer Bible, and may well have been rebound in Germantown. There is a manuscript birth record on the reverse of the last page before the second title page. It records the birth of Johan Michäl Seybastian on April 29, 1705, son of Petter ____öyer and Anna gert lanautt of Freintzheim.  On front flyleaf is an early Pennsylvania ownership of Hans Tube “living neighborhood of New Strassburg in the Province of Penna.” Given the 28th March, 1722. It is done in brown ink with Fraktur captions, Hans Tuber (d. bef. 1734) was a 1717 immigrant to Lancaster Co.  He had 204 acres warranted on Sept. 27, 1717, surveyed in Nov., 1719, and patented on Nov. 11, 1734 to Ann Tuber, his onl