The Fourth Historical Society Auction will be held at the Welles Shipman Ward House in 2004. The committee has put the wheels in motion and now we need YOU to do your part. We are looking for consignment items, which will bring at least $100 at auction since we can only auction off a limited number of items on that day.

Look around your house, attic, and barn for those sorts of things that you would like to consign. Sterling silver flatware, tea sets are great, as is jewelry, odd chairs, candlesticks, quilts, candle stands, garden furniture, prints and paintings etc.

The terrific part of our auction is how much it helps our members who are weeding out antiques and collectibles. You realize 70% of the final sale and the Historical Society realizes 30% (and that part is a tax deductible contribution to the Society). It’s a much better deal than you would get from an auction house. That’s why we make this great offer to you before we open it to the public.

So look around, and call Gil Tyler if you have mainly furniture (633-2273) or Anne O’Connor if you have mainly other things (633-8269). If you aren’t sure whether the item is suitable, PLEASE feel free to give us a call. We are happy to discuss them with you. We are also looking for interesting smaller things for the silent auction.

We will be having a Preview Party for consignors the night before. We do need lots of help on the day of the auction. Please contact Donna Henrikson (633-6158) if you would like to be a runner, take bids or do any of the myriad things, which need to be done on that day. The specific day is yet to be set but it will probably be spring or early summer 2004. We’re all looking forward to a great and fun day!!