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LOVELL — On Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lovell Historical Society will be presenting a special summer event. During the day, dealers will be on hand displaying antiques, jewelry, paintings, birdhouses, and more. At 11 a.m. there will be a live auction conducted by Barry Gilman. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Harry Hepburn will be appraising antiques. There will be grilled foods, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert items, including ice cream, available.
The live auction will begin at 11 a.m. Currently, the items to be auctioned include a 1983 O’Day Daysailer; 100 Gallons of Heating Oil from B & L Oil and Propane; a Steamboat Cruise for 2 on Kezar Lake (refreshments included); Dinner for four at the Lodge at Pleasant Point; Lake Kezar Country Club golf certificates; Dinner for four at the Oxford House; two tickets to Ebenezer’s sold-out Belgian Beer Dinner on August 24; a 1983 boxed Dom Perignon with Tiffany Champagne Flutes; Dinner for four at Severance Lodge Club; Kezar Lake Marina’s Day Rental of a Pontoon Boat (includes full tank of gas); 38”x22” Hooked Rug; Harvest Gold’s Sterling Silver “Perfectly Puddled” Bracelet; Lady Slipper Stone Sculpture by Rod Iron Designs; “Kezar Lake” Charcuterie Board with Craft Artisan Baking Co. refreshments; and one cord of Seasoned Firewood from Khiel Logging.
If you are unable to attend and would like to bid on an item, just let the Society know. They will find someone to bid for you, with a “not to exceed” limit.
Harry Hepburn III of Harrison, Maine will be appraising antiques from 12 to 2 p.m. He has been a licensed and bonded auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and personal property since 1977 and is well-recognized throughout New England as an authority on early clocks, period furniture, and accessories. Appraisal fees are $8 for one item, $15 for two items, and $20 for three items.
Finally, there are five $200 gift certificates for local businesses being raffled. These have been generously donated by: The Center Lovell Market; Lovell Hardware; The Lodge at Pleasant Point; Old Saco Inn; and Wentworth’s 925 Auto. A book of tickets is priced at $5 for six tickets or $1 per ticket. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event and the drawing will be held at 1 p.m.
The event will be held at the Kimball-Stanford House at 551 Main Street (Route 5) in Lovell. For more information, please call 925-3234, send an email to lovellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit the Society’s website at www.lovellhistoricalsociety.org.
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