Abundant Americana thrilled bidders at three-day Jeffrey S. Evans sale

Pair of emerald green Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. notch-cut and pressed vases, $10,800
Pair of emerald green Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. notch-cut and pressed vases, $10,800
Emerald green Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. notch-cut and pressed vases, $10,800

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates June 15-17 Premier Americana Auction produced robust prices in multiple categories, along with a few noteworthy surprises. The three-day event consisted of more than 1,400 lots of high-quality material and generated strong levels of participation for the firm, a solid indication of continued vigor in the diverse Americana marketplace. With a busy gallery on each day, competition was intense throughout each session, with several thousand registered bidders participating. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

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Historical portraits platter serves up $18K at Jeffrey Evans

History-themed Staffordshire ceramic platter, which realized $18,720
History-themed Staffordshire ceramic platter, which realized $18,720
History-themed Staffordshire ceramic platter, which realized $18,720

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates May 21-22 sale produced robust prices – along with a few surprises – in multiple categories. The two-day format featured 1,099 lots, with the May 21 session dedicated to glass and lighting, and May 22 dedicated to the Americana collection of Nick Routson of Phoenix, Arizona.

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