Art Walk Exhibit: 40th Anniversary Celebration

As part of Binghamton's First Friday Art Walk -- and in joyous celebration of 40 years in business -- the Connelly Gallery at 205 State St, Binghamton, NY 13901-2711 will hold an exhibit and sale of 19th century paintings, featuring Carleton Wiggins, Benjamin Champney and C. Harry Allis on Friday, November 3, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Connellys will be celebrating 40 years in business with music by violinist Micah Banner-Baine, a Binghamton U. student who plays with many groups, including One Who Stayed, and with a gallery-wide sale featuring 10-30% off all items in stock. The exhibit and sale of 19th century paintings will continue through November 24, weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and at other times by appointment (Telephone: 607-722-9593). Click for a slideshow of selected paintings.

Auction: 25 October 2006: Dolls, Linens, Jewelry, Quilts, Buttons, Toys

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an Auction of Dolls, Linens, Jewelry, Quilts, Buttons & Toys at the Showplace in Binghamton, NY on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., with a preview at 5:00 p.m. Selling without reserve are over 75 dolls, including porcelain heads, Ashton Drake, boy doll with flirty eyes, Madame Alexander, and German and Japanese dolls; doll accessories, including dishes, dollhouse furniture, and clothes; jewelry, including a gold ring with 46 diamonds, ladies diamond ring and matching wedding band, cameos, pendants, gold fashion rings, and a large assortment of costume jewelry (pins, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, beads, etc.); toys, including Felix the Cat, Schoenhut Piano, and tin toys; and vintage clothing and fabrics, including quilts, coverlet, bedspread, 1900s wedding gown, and linens. Additional details, photos, a partial list of items, terms and directions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 714 KB).

On-Site Estate Auction: Real Estate, Contents: 24 October 2006

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an on-site Estate Auction at 133 Grand Ave, Vestal, NY 13850-5827 on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. The owner was a 77 year-old Naval veteran who lived a simple life. Selling without reserve at 6:00 p.m., with a preview at 5:00 p.m. are furniture, including a Mission oak china closet, maple display case, dressers, etc., and miscellaneous and collectible items, including, an early Ovoid stoneware crock by N. Clark, Troy, NY (inset), a Seth Thomas grandfather's clock, Japanese Cloisonné vases, Naval cruise books for aircraft carriers, and a Whirlpool refrigerator.

Auctioneer and broker, Robert "Bob" Connelly, of Connelly Realty, will auction the Real Estate at 133 Grand Ave, Vestal Center (Town of Vestal, Broome County, NY) at 7:00 p.m. (preview Friday, October 20, 2006 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.). The opening bid for the one story circa 1950 ranch house (Tax Map 206.009-3-3.0) on a 60 X 151 lot with 12 X 30 in-ground pool is $30,000.

The six-room house on pier and slab foundation has cedar shake shingle siding, three bedrooms, a bath, and an attic scuttle. The attached garage was converted to a workshop with ceiling-hung furnace, side and rear doors, and a 10 X 10 covered concrete patio at rear. The roof appears very good, but the house shows deferred maintenance and needs TLC.

Additional details, photos, a partial list of items, terms and directions are available in the auction brochures for the contents (PDF: 273 KB) and for the real estate (PDF: 141 KB).

Benefit Auction: 4 November 2006

Cheers to Hope, the 4th annual wine tasting and auction to benefit the American Cancer Society, will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St, Owego, NY 13827. Wine and merchandise from local stores, distributors, and wineries will be available for tasting, and for sale in live and silent auctions conducted by auctioneer Bob Connelly. Tickets are available at Lawler's Liquor and the American Cancer Society for $20 before October 30, $25 after. For more information, consult the benefit flyer [PDF: 219kb] or call 607-754-9439.

Antiques, Collectibles & Household Auction: 18 October 2006

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an Auction of Antiques, Collectibles & Household Items at the Showplace in Binghamton on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., with a preview at 5:00 p.m. Selling without reserve are furniture, including a Duncan Phyfe Style mahogany dining room set, an Empire Style oak coffee table, patio furniture, and picnic and kitchen tables; miscellaneous and collectibles, including black powder pistols, a World War II naval uniform, 50 pieces of Blue Willow, 1500 baseball cards, fishing reels, and miscellaneous household items from two Estates; household appliances, including a refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher; musical instruments, including xylophones, chimes, and a Casio keyboard; and jewelry, including men's gold rings set with diamonds. Additional details, photos, a partial list of items, terms and directions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 522 KB).

Two Auctions: 11 October 2006Restaurant Equipment; Antiques & Collectibles

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct two auctions at the Showplace in Binghamton on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.

An Auction of Restaurant Equipment begins at 5:00 p.m. with a preview at 4:00 p.m. (note the early starting time). Selling without reserve is equipment -- most of which is exceptionally clean and in excellent condition -- including a new Model R-102 Ansul fire protection system with 5 stainless steel heads; utility, work and steam tables; a self-contained sandwich unit; soft drink machines; chairs, including 180 restaurant side chairs and 54 wooden captain's chairs, and a large quantity of small items such as knives, serving utensils, etc.

The Antiques & Collectibles Auction takes place at the usual 6:00 p.m. start time, with a 4:00 p.m. preview. Selling in this auction, without reserve, are furniture, including two 1840's cherry drop leaf tables and other tables, a child's Mottville rocker, a bedroom set, shelves, and chairs; accessories and miscellaneous, including Yellow Ware bowls, Majolica fish, Bohemian, Bristol vases, copper luster pitchers, oil lamps, fans, German steins, prints by Goody, Peterson, etc., pattern glass, silver plate, and Aesthetic Movement brides basket holders; and books, including over 400 romance pocket novels.

Additional details, photos, a partial list of items, terms and directions for both auctions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 415 KB).

Motorcycle Auction: 14 October 2006

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct a Harley Davidson Motorcycle Auction at the Southern Tier Harley Dealership, 1152 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905 on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at noon, with a preview at 9:00 a.m. The auction includes 14 Suzuki GZ250 motorcycles (13 black 2004, a blue 2003), all in excellent condition, untitled with less than 2000 miles. These were used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation program offered in satisfaction of NYS license requirements. Featured in the auction are a yellow pearl 2001 Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster® (8448 miles, pictured), a 2004 smokey gold XL 1200R Roadster® (8310 mi.), and a yellow 2006 VRSCR Street Rod™ (461 mi., factory warranty thru 4/11/07), all with many extras. Additional details, photos, a list of items, terms and directions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 860 KB).