About the Sale
So many fabulous holiday gift options! Explore a beautiful mix of antique and vintage collectibles, art glass, Waterford Crystal ornaments, local artisan creations, jewelry including many sterling silver pieces, primitive items, Jim Shore, glass paperweights, clocks, ...view moreLimoges trinket boxes, Matchbox fire engines, rustic decor, coins including 1911 and 1912 Liberty V nickels and many more treasures.
You will find some original hand crafted creations from Francie Bergquist. Francie Bergquist resides in Connecticut and on Martha's Vineyard where she maintains her studios exhibiting in painting, sculpture and fiber arts. She has received a degree in Fine Arts from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and continued her studies for a Master's Degree in Art Education from Central Connecticut University, and teaching the creatively Gifted and Talented at the University of Connecticut.
In addition to a career teaching art with the West Hartford Public Schools, private illustration and design, Francie has exhibited with the Connecticut Watercolor Society, The Pastel Society of Connecticut, Farmington Valley Art Center, the West Hartford Art League and Featherstone Art Center on Martha's Vineyard.
Francie's solo shows include portraiture, still life, landscape and ceramic sculpture throughout New England. Her work is included in numerous private collections nationally and her illustrated cook book, Connecticut a la Carte, is on the shelves of many discriminating cooks throughout the country. Francie's acrylic paintings have been viewed as an exhibit at Duncaster and are reflective of the Colorist Theory of Art. She mixes light and shadow in contrasting combinations, removing black, but reflecting light in harmonious color. The vibrant flow of paint that combines, using this approach, creates her composition rather than the objects depicted and a sense of fantasy, rather than a mirror of reality, results.
Francie has included some of her hand crafted creations into this auction and we feel honored to showcase them here for you.
Please reach out with any and all questions!
Chris & Lauren - 860-368-0122
Special Instructions
Collinsville/Canton, CT -- Local Pick Up at our warehouse, Bridge Street Rustics
FRIDAY, NOV 7, 12-2pm
SAT, NOV 8, 10-12pm
QUESTIONS? Please contact...
Auction Manager:
Bridge Street Rustics
Chris & Lauren Corso
(860) 368-0122
BSRustics@gmail.com
Please note: Pick up is no longer in our ...view morestore in the Collins Axe Factory. Our retail store is now closed permanently. Pick up is in our warehouse located below the store in the Collins Axe Factory at 50 Depot Street Collinsville CT.
PICK UP:
To find our warehouse, you drive around to the back of the Collins Axe Factory and follow auction signs. You will be texted picture directions to follow. Please make sure your phone number on file is your cell phone. If it is a land line and you are unable to change to cell phone in your account, please use your cell phone to text us at 860-368-0122 and ask for directions. Driving around to our warehouse is super cool because you get to see all the old factory buildings! The Collins Axe Factory is where the first ready to use axes, hatchets etc were made in the country. While in town, you can visit the Canton Historical Museum, explore Antiques on the Farmington, located in our same building, which is two floors of antiques, walk the trail along the Farmington River, eat locally in town and more!
TWO SHIPPING OPTIONS:
1. **THIRD PARTY SHIPPING *** SEPARATE FROM CHES INVOICING **
For breakable items OR items that do not fit in a USPS flat rate box, we offer third party shipping with We Pack and Ship. They specialize in online auction shipping and understand the whole process. They will come to our designated pick up day and collect your items to pack and ship. For this reason, we need to know within 24 hours after the auction closes if you need the item shipped. Shipping charges are paid direct to them. Please note: If you are bidding on larger items such as furniture, please do not assume they will be able to ship/deliver to your location. Please reach out first to get a quote and inquire.
To learn more, you can visit their website & also ask for quotes via email (they will ask you for a link to listing)
WE URGE YOU TO GET A QUOTE FIRST IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ESTIMATE
All communication is through email
Website: wepackandship.net
Email: wepackandship5@gmail.com
2. USPS FLAT RATE SHIPPING:
ONLY OFFERED FOR JEWELRY or SMALL non breakable items. If you have anything breakable or larger than the largest flat rate box, please click on the Third Party Shipping Option and get a quote first if you want a ballpark price (see above for contact info for shippers) Again, this is ONLY for jewelry and small non breakable items.
$5 Handling fee applies (just charged once, no matter how many items). Rates are as follow: Padded Flat Rate Envelope ($11.00) Small Flat Rate Box ($11.10) Medium Flat Rate Box ($19.00 Large Flat Rate Box ($27.60).
FURNITURE DELIVERY:
Reach out to our shippers for a quote and to ask if they deliver to your location at wepackandship5@gmail.com
If they do not deliver to your location, please reach out to us at bsrustics@gmail.com
Make sure to inquire about delivery BEFORE bidding!
WINNING BIDDERS:
• Make sure you have selected in your dashboard to receive auction win information via email or text
• Auction win emails and invoices can also be accessed via your dashboard after the sale closes
*Please bring packing materials if you have any fragile items.
DISCLAIMER:
All sales are final and all items are SOLD AS IS. Bidders are strongly encouraged to ask any questions prior to bidding. Please refer to all of the photos, as they are part of the description. CHES will do its best to list any damage, repairs or restorations; the absence of these descriptions or conditions must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Most of the items are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. No returns, credits or exchanges.
Auction Manager
Bridge Street Rustics Corso | (860) 368-0122 | bsrustics@gmail.com
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