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P.O.A AUCTION
Real Estate History: Built in 1870 by great grandfather Edward Roe Glascock and wife Indiana, then passed down to daughter Genevieve Fern who was married to Ben L. Fern of Cincinnati, OH., then passed down to the current owner Mrs. Marguerite C. Fern, the wife of son - Ben Roe Fern and a lot of history in between. Real Estate: A grand two story 1870 Victorian 3000 sq. ft. home that features a large wrap around front porch, a large foyer with grand staircase, hardwood floors, a large screened back porch, partial basement, large attic, two combined garage/outbuildings, all situated on a beautiful mature treed landscaped corner lot. First floor features two bedrooms ( one with fireplace), Large living room with fireplace accented by a cherry mantle surround and Rookwood pottery tiles, Large dining room with two linen/storage closets, Full kitchen with laundry area, and Full bathroom. Second floor features two bedrooms with fireplace, Large living room with fireplace accented by a cherry mantel surround and Rookwood Pottery tiles, Large full kitchen/dining room combination with pantry, and Full bathroom. There have been many recent updates to the home including furnace, hot water heater, electric panel boxes, chimneys, front and rear porch roof replacements, front porch box gutters, and the entire outside of the home has been freshly painted. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this Grand Victorian South Milford estate property, Treasured by the Glascock/Fern family for more than 130 years… Until Now! Open House Inspections: Monday, September 10, 2007 from 6 to 7 P.M. and Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 1-2 P.M. Real Estate Terms: Accepted high bidder is to pay a down payment deposit of $5,000.00 as earnest money and sign a purchase agreement immediately upon the conclusion of the bidding with the balance of the purchase price due at closing in 30 days. The earnest money deposit will be held in a trust account until the closing date. At the closing, the buyer will pay the balance of the purchase price and take title and possession of the property. The seller and the buyer must sign the purchase agreement. The buyer will receive a free and clear title with all real estate taxes prorated to the date of the closing. The property is being offered by open bidding with no required starting bid and with immediate owner confirmation of the final bid amount. The buyer is responsible for obtaining their own financing. This auction has no contingencies and is not contingent on the buyer obtaining financing. All inspections, including lead-based paint, must be conducted prior to auction date. The buyer will be required to sign the 10 day post inspection lead-based paint waiver form. Appraisal or any other inspection fees are at the buyer’s expense. If any dispute arises between or among the bidders, the decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute. The auctioneer, upon disclosure, reserves the right to bid on behalf of legitimate absentee bidders. The auctioneer/agent and broker represent the seller exclusively in this transaction. Be advised that the information contained herein is to the best knowledge of the provider, or was compiled from public information, and is provided to you without warranties or representations of any kind. All measurements are approximate. The property is offered as-is, where-is, with all faults, and no warranties or representations are made in connection with the property whatsoever. Joel T. Wilson Co. Ltd. Auctioneers Broker/Auctioneer Furniture: Great selection of Victorian furniture including Fine cherry bookcase secretary, Ornate carved walnut tall back bed, Outstanding large square oak dining table with large claw feet, rope twist columns, and five leaves mfg. By Robert Mitchel, Cincinnati, OH., Set of seven ornate carved oak dining chairs with claw feet mfg. By Robert Mitchel, Ornate cast iron 3 tier etagere with cherub playing mandolin motif, Ornate mahogany music cabinet with mother of pearl inlay and brass ormolu mounts, Fine Globe Wernicke oak five stack barrister bookcase, Large mahogany curved glass china cabinet, Walnut marble top dressers, Walnut marble top washstand, Walnut marble top lamp tables, Mahogany highboy chest with claw & ball feet, Large walnut marble top sideboard ( as-is), Early walnut game table, Children’s ladder back rocker, Parlor chairs, Trunks, and other Victorian furniture. Arts & Crafts furniture including oak shirt waist box and unusual humidor ( as-is ); Sewing Machine: Early Wheeler & Wilson, mfg. Bridgeport, Conn. sewing machine in walnut case. 1920’s to Modern furniture including Fine mahogany Robert Mitchel bedroom suite, Gov. Winthrop style mahogany bookcase secretary, Fine cherry Jamestown bedroom suite, Martha Washington style sewing cabinet, Walnut tea cart, Nice walnut sideboard and server, Walnut gate leg table, Pair of mahogany goose arm rockers, Cherry chest.; There will be a great selection of fancy mirrors, picture frames, and prints.; Clocks including Outstanding figural mantel with two matching ewers, marked A. Lange Cincinnati on face and marked Medalle De Bronze, L P Marti on the works; Ingraham mantel clock, Cuckoo clock. Glassware and China including Fine early blue and white Wedgwood pitcher with hunting scene, Early large blue and white Royal Copenhagen platter, Approx. 36” tall Victorian glass floor vase, Depression glass, Iris and Herringbone vase, Pink poinsettia plates, Cambridge stemware, Fostoria American bowl, Partial set of Meakin China; Pottery: Roseville 10” Thorn Apple vase ( as-is ), McCoy vases; Important Art including many oil paintings by well known local Cincinnati artist Edward B. Fern, listed in Who’s Who, b. Jan. 23, 1909 Milford, OH, Studied at The Cincinnati Art Academy, Worked for USPO, Pineville, Ky. As WPA muralist, participated in several exhibitions at the Cincinnati Art Museum, subjects are portraits, landscapes and still life; Important 24” x 30” oil on canvas of corn in basket, attributed to Alfred Montgomery, listed in Who’s Who, b. 1857 Lawndale, IL, d. 1922 Los Angeles, CA.; Large watercolor signed by Swing. Many Japanese woodblocks, one winter snow scene, see website for photos of signatures; Watercolors, Prints. Children’s items including 1894 A.M. bisque head, jointed straw 18” - 20” body doll marked 3 D E P; Children’s books, rocker, Circa 1930’s - 40’s Boy Scout items, 1930’s - 40’s Boy Scout masters hat; Many small antiques and collectibles including Vintage Pullman Railroad conductors hat, Handmade quilts, Few Victorian clothes, Linens, Tablecloths, Napkins, Doilies, Cincinnati top hat, Bonton potato chip tin, coffee tins, Belgium Descoware orange pot, Old bottles, Cookbooks, Few sports items, Baskets, Case pocket knife; Decorative Arts including Large copper samovar with bird finial, Figural newel post lamp, Pair of figural cherub bookends, Many oriental items, Robbins and Myers brass blade fan, George Nelson for Herman Miller hanging bubble lamp (as-is),Oriental Rugs, Navaho ? Indian basket and small rug; Victorian framed wreath. World War II Vintage Air Force Items including Several books, pamphlets and manuals; Vintage Photos: aerial views, airplanes, and 7th air force; Wood case of air force training slides; Art Deco advertising ashtray in form of Convair B-36 airplane, Consolidate Vultee Aircraft Corporation; Note: Mr. Fern was a U.S. Air Force colonel. Paper Ephemera including a very good selection of postcards, S.S. Homeric menu and other steamship items, Hawaii items, old photos, travel brochures, many life magazines from the WWII years, Coca-Cola pause magazines, 1883 official handbook of The Dramatic Festival at music hall Cincinnati, OH., 1884 Galignan’s Paris guide, 1920’s Cincinnati Woodward high school annuals and sports team photo; 1940’s Kent State items. Books: Several old books including art, literature, history and travel; Several 19th century books about Charles Dickens; Tools including garden and leather making, push mowers, weed trimmer, etc. Household items and box lots. Auctioneers Note: This is a partial list of a huge auction with 3 generations of Glascock/Fern family personal property to be sold. Terms: 10% buyers premium in effect. Cash or check with proper I.D. Out of state checks must be pre-approved by 9/21/07 @ 12 noon, unless known by our firm. No credit cards accepted. Owner: Marguerite C. Fern, P.O.A. Donald S. Fern Troy McHenry Auctioneers, LLC. | ||
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