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Part 2 of The Ron Blessing Collection at

Woody Auction on Saturday, March 18

DOUGLASS, KS – An outstanding Tiffany Studios (NY) table lamp with one drawer, three glass
a leaded glass Nasturtium shade is the expected headliner in at Part 2 of shelves and numerous
the Ron Blessing collection – an incredible accumulation of quality modern cut corner shelves
Victorian antiques, French cameo art glass, period American furniture and (est. $6,000-$10,000).
other items – on Saturday, March 18th by Woody Auction, online and • A massive quarter-sawn oak
live in the Douglass auction hall. dining table by R.J. Horner, 30
The beautiful, 32-inch Nasturtium shade has numerous yellow and inches by 84 inches by 60 ½ inches,
orange blossoms with green slag foliage background and an amethyst and with an elaborately carved north
white ribbon border. Both base and shade are signed “Tiffany Studios.” wind shell, scroll, bun feet,
The lamp carries a pre-sale estimate of $60,000-$80,000. mythological animals carved
This final auction will begin at 9:30 a.m. Central time, with online around the edge of the tabletop, and two removable leaves, lovingly made
bidding via LiveAuctioneers.com. The auction hall is located at 130 East in the 1890s, should gavel for $5,000-$10,000.
Third Street in Douglass, Kansas. • A lovely rosewood etagere with hooded console, 102 inches tall by 55
“Ron Blessing’s magnificent antiques needed to be properly displayed, inches wide, with a birds-eye maple interior, white marble, and a mirrored
so he began collecting only the finest furniture,” said Jason Woody of door, very nice, has a pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$8,000.
Woody Auction. “Part 2 features R.J. Horner, A.J. Johnson, and Ron Blessing was a long-time resident of Kearney, Nebraska, and
Alexander Roux pieces of the utmost quality. We feel honored to present began collecting quality Victorian antiques many years ago. Early on, he
one of the finest collections of Victorian antiques to be found anywhere. developed a love of silverplate items, especially pickle castors and brides’
Every lot will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve.” baskets. His dream was to turn his Kearney warehouse into a fully
Gorgeous antique vases are certain to spark bidding wars. Just a few displayed showroom of the finest antiques available and to host large
beautiful examples are as follows: dinner parties surrounded by the Victorian atmosphere.
• A signed Galle blown mold French cameo art glass vase in the Plum Previews will be held in the Douglass auction hall, for all of the
pattern, 13 ¼ inches tall, with incredible two-color green and yellow antiques and small furniture items (but not the heavy furniture pieces and
cameo carved overlay (est. $10,000-$20,000). groupings), on March 17th, from 1-5 p.m.; and March 18th, from 8-
• A Brilliant Period Cut Glass cobalt blue cut to clear pedestal vase by 9:30 a.m. Register and bid online now, at www.liveauctioneers.com/
Val St. Lambert, 15 ½ inches tall, dated 1926, presented to Felix Piret, woody-auction-llc. For info about absentee and phone bidding, visit
head of crystal manufacturing, on the occasion of Val St. Lambert’s www.woodyauction.com/March-18-2023-ron-blessing/.
centennial anniversary and Piret’s 62 years of service (est. $3,000-$6,000). Woody Auction is always accepting quality consignments for future
• Magnificent period furniture pieces will be led by a quarter-sawn sales. To consign a single item, an estate, or an entire collection, you may
oak china cabinet in the Ribbed Egg pattern by R.J. Horner, 89 inches call 316-747-2694; or, email info@woodyauction.com. Learn more at
tall by 58 inches wide, with bun feet, beveled S-curve glass door and sides, www.woodyauction.com.

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