Witman Sells Mechanicsburg Estate
Jacob Gorgas Tall Clock Sells For $6,400
By Karl Pass - March 17, 2023
Witman Auctioneers Inc., of Manheim, Pa., held an auction on Feb. 16 for Ernest Ober at 1034 W. Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Pa., with 296 registered bidders. This was a multi-generation estate sale consisting of antiques, tools, firearms, furniture, textiles, and farm-related equipment. The following were a few prices realized: a Case 1835 C skid loader went for $11,100. An International 56 two-row corn planter sold for $690. A Mill foremans desk went for $345; a Windsor comb-back chair, $515; a Jacob Gorgas tall case clock, $6,400; a walnut corner cupboard, $3,500; and an oak Hoosier kitchen cabinet, $600. A Winchester Model 94 32 cal. rifle sold for $890; a Winchester Model 88 308 cal. rifle, $860; and a Marlin Model 25 22 rifle sold for $400. A Singer Featherweight sewing machine sold for $265, and a Dietz PRR lantern, $220. A Kieffer and Auxer wood plane went for $205; a 1798 spinning wheel, $195; and a J. B. Stohler post hole axe, $195. A Steinman wooden measurer sold for $160; an Elgin pocket watch, $150; and a Fulton whiskey jug realized $125. To contact Witman Auctioneers, call 717-665-5735.
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