Single-Owner Toy Collection Headed to Conestoga Auction Co. The Randy Miller Estate Will Be Sold On Dec. 13
December 06, 2024
Conestoga Auction Gallery, a division of Hess Auction Group, is excited to offer the single-owner toy collection of the late Randy Miller, of Lititz, Pa. The live in-person auction will take place on Friday, Dec. 13, at Conestogas gallery in Manheim, Pa. Miller passed away at the age of 88. He was a lifelong entrepreneur, starting his first business at age 11, called Randys Handy Shoe Shine on Main Street in Lititz, which lasted six years. He eventually started a business delivering salt, which grew into what is now Miller & Sons Salt and Water Conditioning Inc. Miller and his wife, Dee, would visit antique shops up and down the East Coast and enjoyed attending local auctions. During their 46-year marriage, they amassed a collection primarily consisting of antique and vintage toys along with Lititz memorabilia. His toy collection features many restored pedal cars, Hubley cars and trucks, tin litho toys and more, including a life-size Ronald McDonald. Even though Miller enjoyed searching for these items, his true passion was sharing his treasures with others, creating a magical museum in the basement of their Lititz home. Often Randy and Dee would entertain guests and the magical museum would come to life for all to enjoy. His pedal cars also adorned many storefronts, including the former Watt and Shands Department Store in Lancaster and the Allen Theater in Annville. Miller will be remembered for his enthusiasm and goodwill, and even as his health declined he would always offer a handshake and hello to everyone. He always said, Be kind, everyone we meet is fighting a battle. A preview will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. Online bidding is also available. Conestoga Auction Co. is located at 768 Graystone Road in Manheim, Pa. For further information, visit www.hessauctiongroup.com.
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