Re: Shaker Double Rolling Pin

Bonnie from SC wrote...
> I would like to sell it, but not sure how to go about it. Has there ever
> been a site set-up to sell only 1 thing, and explain it's on a "Make an
> Offer" basis? Any suggestions would be helpful.
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There are a couple of Shaker specialty auctions.  I would recommend Willis
Henry of Marshfield, Mass.  He runs an annual auction [the last one was in
Old Chatham, NY at the Shaker Museum].

I was at his Shaker auction in 1990, having consigned a shaker foot stool
and hooked rug [did quite well, thanks].  This was the auction the Oprah
appeared at when she decided to start collecting Shaker furniture.  Records
were shattered and she bought a number of pieces in the 5 and 6 digit range.
I think her biggest single buy was around $200k that day.  It's nice to have
a pocketbook to match your obsessions.

Anyway, I think the market for Shaker has calmed down since then, but it's
still pretty good.  Consider Henry or maybe even Skinner -- but definitely
go specialty.

FR
Shaking Quaker Antiques

PS -- Oprah didn't even bid on my two items.  Obviously she has questionable
taste!