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Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim's, Inc. Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim's, Inc. Auctions

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: 1957 blue Buick Special, $8,610, Tim’s, Inc. Auctions

Recent Auction Results From Near & Far
By Ken Hall
A turquoise blue 1957 Buick Special in showroom condition sold for $8,610 at an on-site auction held Nov. 1 in Goshen, Conn., by Tim’s, Inc. Auctions, with locations in Bristol and Litchfield, Conn. Also, an antique Nantucket sewing basket with swinging handle fetched $4,500; a 19th century walnut grandfather clock with carved angels chimed on time for $6,250; a lovely 19th century rosewood rococo sideboard brought $3,382; and an Elmer O. Stennes banjo clock went to a determined bidder for $2,875. All prices quoted include the buyer’s premium.