Paddle 2:48
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
Welcome to another exciting behind-the-scenes look at Donley Auctions Unfiltered! Join Randy and Susan as they unbox rare treasures from a massive single-home Ohio collection, give a sneak peek at upcoming sports memorabilia auctions, and share plenty of laughs around the auction floor.
Here are the chronological highlights from this episode:
Episode Highlights
00:05 – Introduction & The Trenga Ohio Collection Preview: Randy and Susan kick off the show surrounded by stunning stained-glass lamps, introducing the massive "Trenga" collection arriving from Ohio.
01:00 – Handel Arts & Crafts Lamp Unboxing: Randy inspects a rare Handel Arts & Crafts lamp featuring a painted Dutch windmill shade and a hand-hammered copper base with acorn pulls.
01:54 – Unwrapping the First Mystery Box: Susan unboxes a mystery item wrapped in a vintage quilt, revealing a hand-carved white animal figure with detachable antlers.
03:09 – Monk Figurines & Piggy Banks: A look at playful novelty collectibles from the estate, including vintage monk figurines and a colorful array of antique ceramic piggy banks.
03:23 – Unwrapping Item #2 & Packing Advice: Susan unboxes a second large parcel—sharing a friendly plea to consignors to skip the packing peanuts and excessive tape!
04:02 – Carved Irish Setter Hunting Dog: The second parcel reveals a detailed hand-carved sculpture of an Irish Setter hunting dog retrieving a pheasant.
04:22 – Mystery Wooden Object Discovered: Susan holds up an unusual, paddle-shaped wooden object bearing an M.C. Lilley & Co. brass nameplate from Columbus, Ohio.
04:56 – Revealing the Secret Society "Trick Paddle": Research reveals the mystery object is a turn-of-the-century fraternal initiation "trick paddle" designed to trigger a loud paper cap bang on impact!
05:48 – Story of the Ohio Estate: Randy shares how the Ohio collection came from an impeccably kept, non-cluttered home where fine antiques were artfully lived with and cherished.
07:22 – Diverse Collections On Display: Susan tours the showroom floor, pointing out antique sculptures, military items, fishing lures, pipe collections, and butter churns.
07:48 – Rare Russian Icons: Randy displays two exquisite Russian icons in gold-leaf frames, complete with original early-1900s New York gallery tags.
08:22 – Hires Root Beer Mug & Carnival Glass: A highlight of vintage advertising glassware, featuring an antique "Drink Hires Root Beer" mug alongside colorful carnival glass pieces.
08:50 – Black Forest Carvings & Novelty Items: Exploring hand-carved Black Forest wooden decor, antique telephones, a cat-shaped novelty radio, and an 1800s cast-iron G.A.R. canteen.
11:35 – Boss Tweed Mechanical Still Bank: Susan demonstrates a rare "Boss Tweed" Tammany mechanical bank that nods its head when a penny is placed in its hand.
12:22 – Sports Auctions Overview with Ryan: Ryan previews two upcoming sports sales, featuring over 700 lots of autographed baseballs, graded cards, and 2016 World Series Cubs jerseys.
14:58 – Rare Boxing & Movie Relics: Ryan showcases the controversial 1974 "From Slaveship to Championship" Foreman vs. Ali poster, authentic Rudy movie props, and a set of Hall of Fame bronze busts.
19:02 – Playful Cataloging Banter & Wrap-up: Susan practices her auction item cataloging skills by "describing" Randy, leading to a fun closing back-and-forth about coffee mugs and radio show sponsors.
Be sure to tune into the full episode to catch all the behind-the-scenes fun and preview these incredible auction items!
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