Another Great Estate Sale
Conducted by
Chuck Boatwright and Dusty Feltwell
ESTATE OF FRANCIS P. ("FRANK") FRETWELL
Breeder and Handler of 146 American Champion Standard Poodles
One Monfret Lane
Moore, SC 29369
Saturday and Sunday
February 20 - 21, 2010
7:00 AM - 8:00PM+
The Gates for Parking Will Open at 6:00 AM
The Doors to the Sale Will Open at 7:00 AM
Please ~ NO PETS
Directions:
From Spartanburg, take I-26 East towards Columbia. Take the Reidville Road exit. Turn right onto Reidville Road. At the fourth stop light, turn left onto Nazareth Church Road. Go approximately 1.5 - 2 miles. One Monfret Lane will be on the left. There will be plenty of parking on the premises. Directional Parking Attendants will be on the property. Please follow their directions. There will be plenty of parking available. However, please do not drive large vehicles, especially RVs. Turning space is limited. Also, there is no place on the surrounding properties/roads to accommodate large vehicles.
LIBRARY:
Mr. Fretwell was the owner of Monfret Kennels, which bred champion standard poodles. He was former president and governor of the Poodle Club of America, and the Italian Greyhound Club of America. He also served as a delegate to the American Kennel Club for decades. His library / wonderful collection of books (over 10,000 volumes) is the largest privately owned collection of dog books in the world and has been carefully maintained. The books being offered include many 1st Editions, books from the late 1800's to present date. Subjects include Dog Hunting, Sled Dogs, Game Bird Dogs, Hunting Dogs, Claymore Newsletters, Scottish Deerhound Club, Bird Dogs. There are books on Judging, Grooming, Showing, Breeding, Animal Behavior, Training, Children's Dog Books. In addition to books on dogs, there are books on the following subjects: SC History, US History, European History, Civil War History, Indian History, Architectural, Art, Interior Design, Gardening, Reference Books on Antiques, Vintage Auto Books, European Royalty. Book Cases, Book Ends
MAGAZINES:
"Pure Bred Dogs", "American Kennel Gazzette", Large Collection of "Art & Antiques", "Antiques", "Art & Auction", "Realm", "Charleston", "History Today", "Conde Nast", "National Geographics", "Country Life", Realities"
EPHEMERA, ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES:
Vintage Framed Employee Dedication signed by employees of Spartan Grain. Large Variety of Dog Posters, Spartanburg Herald Journals, 1940's, Boston Post re: Roosevelt and Truman, 1945, Lot of Vintage Foreign Currency, Naval Medals, ROTC Medals, Framed Cards (New Yorker), Vintage Veterinarian's Leather Bag, Advertising Thermometers, Locomotive Push Button Plastic Telephone ~ "Crescent 1925 Engine" #1396, Vintage Selza Wrist Watch, Assorted Battery Wrist Watches, Pocket Knives, Box Lot of Travel Maps and Brochures, Uniforms (Winter and Summer Whites) Naval/ROTC, Men's Hats in Boxes (Straw Cavanaugh, Huckel from Brook Bros, Thomas Begg), Variety of USA & SC Hand-held Flags, Variety of Travel and Alarm Clocks, Tooled Leather Wallets, Large Collection of Sea Shells (Several Box Lots by Type / Category), Collection of Pipes (Including Briar and Meerschaum)
PRINTS, PAINTINGS, ART:
Antique Framed Pastel of Girl with Canary, Pencil Sketch ~ 1934 ~ Tryon Dog Show, Photos of Poodles, Framed Photo of First Board of Directors of AKC, Framed "Erte" Poster ~ Rizzoli Gallery, Framed Poster "Clinique Chekon ~ Signed Steinlen
DOG RELATED ITEMS:
Signed and Numbered Print "Sharing Solace"by Chet Jezierski, #470 of 800 (Rescue Dog), Very Extensive Collection of Trophies (Dogs, Cups, Copper, Brass, Pewter, Silverplated Trays, Platters, Bowls, Frames, Goblets), Standing Dog Dryer, Leashes, Reproduction Cast Iron Door Stops (Scotties, Bassett, Bulldog, Collie), Chalkware Bulldog Bank, Many Framed AKC Championship Certificates for Monfret Poodles 1954-1968, Collection of Ribbons and Awards
MUSIC:
Large Assortment of CDs (Opera), Record Albums, Boxed Sets of Records, Set HPM-40 Speakers
FURNITURE:
Antique Wicker Porch Swing (as is), Antique Hand-made Double Pedestal Desk with Leather Top, French Provincial Double Bed, Antique Hand-made Sleigh Bed (Headboard 48", Footboard 44", 54"x80" inside rails), Antique Satin-lined Wicker Bassinet, Large Conference Table, Large Desk with Bookcase Base, Double Size Sleigh Bed from Georgetown Galleries, (4) "Bamboo" & Glass Lighted Book/Display Cases, (2) Metal 2-Door Barrister-style Bookcases, Large Variety of Bookcases, Office Desk Walnut with Wrought Base, Office Desk Chair, Victorian 3-Tier Shelf (Wall Hanging or Sits), Leather & Wood Arm Chair, Wrought Furniture Items: (2) Arm Chairs, End Table, Round Glass Top Table, Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Sofa (Dunbar) with down-filled cushions, Queen sized Water Bed, Butterfly Chairs, Valet, End Table, Contemporary Chair, (2) Ottomans, Butler's Tray on Stand
CHINA, GLASSWARE:
Set "Sheraton" by Johnson Bros., Set "Rosilla" by Noritake, Set (8) Plates (#48 of 100) Wedgwood - Princeton University, (3) German Hand-Painted Moustache Mugs, Plummer Christmas China, Royal Doulton, "Punch" C. Allerton Red Transferware, Set "Evesham" by Royal Worcester, Blue & White Demitasse Set by Wedgwood (Pheasants), Set Stangl China (with Fruit), Decanters, Travel Bar, Japanese Porcelain Ware, Enameled Pieces
SILVER PLATE, COPPER, BRASS, PEWTER:
Set Coasters (Glass with Sterling Rim), Silver Plated Trays, Paul Revere Bowls, Tankards, Brass, Copper, Pewter, Kettles, Covered Pots, Jefferson Cups
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES:
Large Mahogany Lazy Susan, (3) luggage Racks, Lamps (Wall, Table, Floor, Hanging), Barometer, Chalk Figure (about 40" tall), French Rotary Dial Phone, Walnut Mantle Clock, Leather Foot Stools, Leather Suitcases, Variety of Baskets (Woven, Split Oak, Gathering, Picnic Hamper), Lacquered Trays, Floral Tole Tray, Tole TV Trays in Stand, Collection of Ashtrays, Pair Wrought Table Sconces, Large Florentine Trash Can, Variety of Planters, Table Top Wine Rack, Large Metal Button Sign with Poodle
FABRICS:
Afghans, Batik, Overshot Weavings, Table Cloths, Patchwork Quilt, Satin Down-filled Comforter, New Boxed Sets of Queen-sized Waterbed Sheets, Box Lots of "Like New" Queen Sheets, Lots of Tea Cozies, Sculptured Wool Rug Size 12' x 15'
TOYS:
Children's Books, Marx Toy Ride on Horse (Kid Propelled), HO Gauge Train Items (including Passenger Cars, Box Cars, Advertising Box Cars, AT & SE Engine, Santa Fe Engine, Crescent Limited Engine, Track, Transformer, Tyco, "Life-Like" Cars
MISCELLANEOUS:
Infra Red Photo Alarm, Office Supplies, Paper Shredder, Gavels, Tape Dispensers, Fireplace Tongs, Tools, Fireplace Screen, Fire Starter Pots, Yard/Garden/Hand Tools, Binoculars in cases, Boxed Hot Water Pots, Kitchen Plastic Items, Large Collection of Glass Christmas Ornaments, Lots of Dura Flame Fireplace Logs, Alvin Laminated Drawing Board (New in Box), Variety Wood and Metal Shoe Stretchers, Phillips VHS Player, Sony Portable TV, Polaroid Camera
ITEMS IN THE "OUT BUILDING":
Portable Fencing, Kennels, Car Carriers, Grooming Tubs, Hydraulic Grooming Table, Lots and Lots of Grooming Supplies and Dog Care Items
THIS IS STILL ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING. ALL ITEMS WILL BE PRICED. WE DO NOT HAVE PHOTOS, PREVIEWS OR DISCUSS PRICES PRIOR TO THE SALE TO BE FAIR TO ALL CUSTOMERS. All sales are final. PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED WITH PROPER ID AND PHONE NUMBER.
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