. Assisted by clerk Alyce Reiser and staff, Juckette put a good mix of contemporary and older items, with treasures and surprises across the block.

Juckete put his 47 years of experience to work during this auction, the items were displayed in an order that kept Juckette and Reiser moving in a straight procession from the start on the jewelry wagons, looping across the front of the house with the vehicles, tractors and equipment, furniture, tools and then winding up at the end of the day in the backyard.

Among the antiques and collectibles were a pair of bucksaws. The first one that cut across the auction block quickly sold at $11. The second one sold at the same price to a different bidder. Going back in time a bit was an old fashioned weed whacker, better recognized as a wood handled scythe, cutting up to a $14 selling price.

An insulated milk safe marked for the Twin Pines dairy, which would sit on your porch waiting for the milkman in his truck to make his delivery, brought home a $17.50 high bid. An old two-man tree sold for $27.50. A copper boiler that included the lid and was in overall nice condition saw a $30 winning bid. Three wood nail kegs hammered out bids of $8 to $14 each.

Crockery collectors had a selection, with the one marked Fairmont’s Cottage Cheese in blue on white selling at $15, and the same size crock in brown over white made $12.50. It also took high bids of $15 dollars each for the brown over cream jug and the larger solid brown jug.

Well known to the planting and threshing crews of times gone by was the big, black dinner bell. It included the yoke and rang up $70.

A crowd favorite was the colorful ’Non-sweating Adlake’ railroad caboose lantern. It was also marked Michigan Central and required $110 from the winner.

Tools went across the block throughout the day, although most of the larger power tools were displayed by the garage and were presented when Juckette worked his way to that section. A Craftsman circle saw was $15 while a Craftsman 1 1/2 HP router that had the carrying case went for a bit more at $22.50. A small group of useful ’C’ clamps tightened on to a high bid of $16.

On the edge of being vintage, but still useful, was the Millers Falls Company Model No. 107 hand drill, with a patent date of October, 23, 1900. It was unique in that bits could be stored in the revolving top handle and the bit size was marked on the side too. Made in Millers Falls, Md., a couple of bidders had fun dollar by dollar until it was announced sold at $12.

Of the larger power tools and equipment there was an older, but still useful, Craftsman Radial Arm Saw that brought $40. The Craftsman Disc and Belt Sander that had the instruction book tucked safely with it caught several woodworkers’ attention and the $65 winning bid. A 4-inch planer smoothed off the auction block at $45 while the Clarke sandblaster cleaned it up at $100.

A large, about two feet across, hoop for quilt making, used to keep the materials taut while working brought $30. There were two quilts presented too, with the darker material one for $40 while the bright colorful patchwork style was a bit more at $42.50. The quilt racks they were displayed on brought $10 on the smaller version with the larger of the two making $17.50.

There was quite the selection of yard and garden equipment, from hand tools up to full size tractors and equipment. The 18 horsepower Scott’s riding lawn tractor was actually made by John Deere, and included a 42-inch mower. Juckette was busy encouraging the competitive bidders to take it up one more time, and was able to call it sold at $525. There was a small dump trailer sold separately at $60.

Three Allis Chalmers tractors were parked right next to the driveway; the Model B had a belly cultivator with it and turned up a high bid of $575. The Model WC was a bit less at $500. Both of these tractors were running. The Model WD had a front end loader mounted, but would not cooperate and start up, but was able to lift a $500 bid.

Some of the available attachments sold right after the tractors included a straight blade with the three point hitch for $130. An Allis Chalmers three bottom plow went at $50. Winning bidders sprung for $25 and $30 dollars on the two spring drags while the spike drag went a bit more at $40.

There was an assortment of old farm equipment wheels and the winning bidder got his choice for $15, and then several back bidders picked out their choice at this price. With only three left, Juckette sold them as one lot for $8.

The 1973 Ford F600 dump truck was running, but it needed some attention as pointed out by the auctioneer. So, with considerations for some repairs the big truck hauled in a high bid of $550.

The white 1990 Ford F150 XLT Lariat had 94,000 miles on it. However, it had been taken care of and used on a regular basis by the owner. It was literally driven away by the new owner with his successful $675 bid.

The furniture presented was contemporary and older. A solid sidearm office chair, made by the Murphy Co. of Kentucky, brought $27 while an adult rocking chair that appeared to only need a new coat of varnish was $22.50. Offered at choice out were three child size rocking chairs that went to three different bidders. The first to go was painted red with a newer rattan seat for $17, and then the slat seat with ladder back went for $15 while the smallest one, which was in Mission style, took $8.

A 1920 era Mahogany dining room set that included four armless chairs with one arm chair and matching sideboard, all featuring fluted legs sold for $50.

A four piece antique colonial style bedroom set, with an applied decorative daisy work, flowing lines and standing on Queen Anne style feet, caught several persons attention and brought competitive bidding to $475. Another antique dresser, featuring a serpentine front with a beveled swivel mirror sold for $200.

The more modern dining room table with chairs sold at $150, and a similar two piece china cabinet brought $275. A drop front secretary with upper bookcase sold for $80. The aromatic scent from the Cavalier marked cedar chest helped it obtain a high bid of $110.

One display case was full of coins and paper currency. Just a small description of a portion of the items, with their successful bids, includes Morgan silver dollars at $16 each with Eisenhower silver dollars at $11 each. The Franklin half-dollars were $4 each and the silver Washington quarters, Mercury and Roosevelt dimes at $1.25 each. An older $5 bill sold for $20 on its own.

Sporting goods always catches buyers’ attention. This auction had one of the most unique lots, in terms of deep water diving equipment. There was the suit, air compressor and hoses, belt weights and boots, books and even an underwater camera. Going as a single lot, the final bid was $500.

One large Evinrude outboard boat motor included the tank. While the horsepower was not known, the high bid of $120 was. A smaller 35 horsepower Evinrude outboard later sold at $45.

Juckette, from Dundee, Mich., can be contacted at (734) 529-2388 for any questions about his services and future auction plans. And, as always, watch for his future ads in The Auction Exchange and Collectors News.