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Page 26 The Antique Shoppe January, 2019
$1,275, (22 bids, 8 bidders): Large, Authentic John Scholl American
What’s Selling on eBay? Pennsylvania Folk Art Carved Wood Medallion. John Scholl (1827-1916)

was a carpenter from Germania, Pennsylvania. He did not begin his folk art
wood-working career until he was in his 80s. He was inspired by the Victorian
by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod Aesthetic Period, and his brightly-colored folk art carvings were based on
Germanic influences.
Mr. Scholl did not sell or give away his carvings; rather, he chose to
display them in his front parlor for friends and family to enjoy. His motifs
derive from traditional Pennsylvania German designs and were generally
embellished with Victorian fretwork of his own design. He never sold or gave
away his works, and his entire collection of some 40 pieces remained intact
in the possession of his children and grandchildren until recent years. At his
death, the carvings remained in his parlor until the 1930s when they were put
away and stored in his barn.
In the 1960s, the collection, which consisted of some 40 carvings,
was sold to Adele Earnest of
the Stony Point Folk Gallery
where they were sold to
collectors and museums. We
are sure and give a “lifetime”
guarantee that this early 20
th
4,438 (21 bids, 14 bidders): Rare Vintage Antique Japanese Blue Glass century folk art carving is by
Fishing Float Signed Rolling Pin, 5.75 inches. I have looked this float over, John Scholl. We have posted
and there are no cracks that I detect. I believe some of the photos show a line close-up photographs showing
that looks like a crack, but it is not a crack. There are a few chips around the where two of the “points” and
seal, which I believe is quite typical of these. There are air bubbles throughout. one small ball are excellent
From what I have learned, this is one of the rarest (or the rarest) Kanji floats in replacements. There are no
existence. (Photos courtesy of eBay seller Antiquegirl530) other problems. This 39-inch-
DBA: These fishing floats have become very collectible. The glass floats were diameter Pennsylvania Dutch
carving comes attached to a
once used by fishermen in many parts of the world to keep their fishing nets, 42-inch plywood backing (by zip
as well as long lines or drop lines, afloat. Most are a ball shape so this rolling ties).
pin shape is unusual. Many are signed with some identification, usually a
small mark, but this one tells much more. The round balls were made in great DBA: I would say the buyer got an extremely good deal. John Scholl made
numbers and have become so collectible that they are now being reproduced. just a few carvings, and these stayed within his circle of family and close
Most, even the old ones, sell for several hundred dollars, not thousands. So friends. His work is not widely known, but a similar carving to this one by him
while this is a much higher price for a float, the items are not identical, and the has been sold at auction for $15,000. That is a significant difference in value to
shape makes the difference. the $1,275 paid for this object.

$2,438 (41 bids, 17 bidders): Antique Cartier Dunhill Unique B Table
Petrol Lighter, 14k Yellow Gold, c. 1925. The lighter features a lift arm with
a horizontal flint tube and is fueled by petrol. The lighter is Dunhill’s Unique B
model which was introduced in 1924. This Unique B is crafted from 14k gold
and is signed for both Cartier and Dunhill on the bottom. Weight: 64.5 grams.
Dimensions: 54 x 33 x 13.5mm. Condition: Fine estate condition. The metal
has light- to-moderate scratches and scuffs with one side of the body dented
in. Lighter needs a fuel refill. Screwing parts and hinges are all in functioning
condition. One side of lighter has some stubborn tape residue. (Photos courtesy
of eBay seller stlauctionco)
DBA: Dunhill lighters are very
collectible—and so is anything Cartier.
With this lighter made by Dunhill and $2,928 (22 bids, 8 bidders): Antique Wm. Shakespeare Jr. Handmade,
retailed by Cartier, it is doubly collectible. Style C, 1897 Patent, Reel #273496199216, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This is not the only lighter with this Patent Oct. 5, 1897. Handmade reel is over 120 years old and in good
same significance. This is a great price condition. General wear and blemishes, smooth cranking, double side levers
compared to others with the same work. Very nice antique reel, everything works as it should. (Photos courtesy
marks, so I would say the buyer got a of eBay seller wayneapalmer)
good deal.
DBA: According to Wikipedia, William Shakespeare, Jr. was an American
inventor. Shakespeare was born to William Shakespeare, Sr. and Lydia A.
Markley in Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1869. He invented the level winding fishing
reel.
This fishing reel is much older than others I could find that sold so it is
hard to compare. The company’s fishing lures have sold for much more money.
Based on the company’s reputation and the fact that so many other objects
from the company have sold for even more money, I think the buyer got a
deal.
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Deborah Abernethy is a certified appraiser with the International Association of Appraisers. She can be
contacted at 404-262-2131 or Deborah@expert-appraisers.com. Her website is www.expert-appraisers.com.