Annals of an Auctioneer

A Little Essay by A.G. Hawley

2011-02-10T19:53:00.000-08:00

My Grandchildern

2010-12-19T19:36:00.000-08:00

The Hawley Family has grown:

I have 2 new grand children they were born on Dec. 5th 2010 and Dec. 6th 2010 to my son and daughter-in-law. There names are Fynlee Grace born first on Dec. 5th and Kru Jaxson was born Dec. 6th. I want to thank my daughter-in-law Jennifer she was a real trooper and was very courageous in the ordeal of having twins. I was very impressed. The babies are doing fine and my son Johnny has really taken on the role of father, and parenthood. I am impressed again.
But the biggest impression are these two little babies are so beautiful.

Boy folks am I proud grandfather or what... I just want to say that I really have 2 good reasons to keep on living A.G. Hawley

Breaking
in the New Staff

2010-07-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

October Auction by Robert Koehler

Retaining its poignant abundance,
behind the family home,
an ancient barn is listed as scrap.

An unharvested cornfield rustles
in the far back seats,
muttering its raspy disapproval.

Before the bidding can get started,
a rising wind carts away
that rust colored carpet of leaves.

Filled with the same impish wind,
prim church dresses
on the clothesline begin to tango.

Yellow jackets escalate the price
when hands are raised
in a vain bid to brush them away.

Common as frost, the auctioneer
wisely lets those geese
passing overhead go for a song.

Robert Koehler is a friend of mine. He is a medical librarian at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI.. We talk sports, news, life and of course books. I overheard one of the head doctors describing Robert as a World class librarian. Not only is he that type of librarian but also an individual.
I'd better mention his assistant Sharon, she is world class too.

2010-06-02T20:43:00.001-07:00

Little Discovery

I dedicate this story to my dad, H. Garth Hawley,
and my Uncle, Robert Hawley.

I have purchased a livestock truck. It is my limousine.

Do not get worried I did not pay much for it. I hope you will not think that A.G. has gone plain loco mad in his older years. But to my surprise, what happiness I discovered getting behind the wheel and driving my livestock truck.

I also discovered something that has haunted me all my life. Most of you know the story of how my dad died. We were in his livestock truck hauling cattle when he had a heart attack and died. At the time of his death I was 8 years old.

When I was with my Dad riding in his livestock truck I was so proud, so happy. I thought he and I owned the world. And then it was taken away so suddenly. I guess I did not comprehend all that happened to me up until now.

My uncle Robert Hawley had a livestock truck, and when I was about ten, my cousin Dave took me for rides in it. Those rides sure brought back memories. One time we drove all the way to Milwaukee from Argyle and took in a Milwaukee Braves game. I really want to thank Dave for doing that. I guess I was the youngest Hawley at the time and everyone looked out for me.

All these years I've had in the back of my mind that I would purchase a Livestock or a limousine. Recently one became available, and it seemed the time had come. I do not think I will actually haul cattle with it, but I tell my workers you never know. If you are ever in Wisconsin or near Mt. Horeb stop in and I'll give you a ride in My Livestock Truck. It has taken away past pains.

Thanks for reading my story and please reply sometime at your convenience.

hawleyauctions@gmail.com

Breast Cancer Awareness

2009-10-11T10:18:00.000-07:00

I was really amazed at the response and I want to thank everyone who donated on the Oct. 10th auction. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I told the story that my first wife died in October 13 years ago,of breast cancer, so we passed the hat an the donations came out to $80.46 I will match that so we have a total of $160.92 THANKS MUCH TO EVERYONE AGH

Big weekend coming up!

2009-08-12T14:27:00.000-07:00

Took some time off to get married, and now "life" is back with a vengeance! You can see wedding pictures at

http://picasaweb.google.com/offmostwalls

and

http://www.hilarybryan.com/weddingphotos/index.htm#12

Two auctions coming up this weekend, both in Mount Horeb, one at the sale barn and one at a house in town.

On Saturday AUGUST 15, 2009 10:00 A.M.:

GUNS - COLLECTIBLES – ARTWORK - TOOLS - AUTO

HAWLEY AUCTION CENTER

2669 HWY P

MT. HOREB, WI

photos at 2 sites:

JUST A FEW are at http://picasaweb.google.com/offmostwalls

but MANY MORE (plus online bidding) are at

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionlist.cgi?vuid=14940

Directions: Hwy 18-151 west (exit 70) 15 miles West of Madison, or 1 mile East of Mt. Horeb

GUNS: This is a especially nice selection of guns!! Beretta model 687 Ducks Unlimited .410 O/U cased shotgun, Browning semi-auto .22 short smokeless rifle, Belgium Browning A-5 Semi-Auto Magnum Twenty- Ex, Savage Model 29 .22 pump - Octagon barrel, Winchester model 1887 10 ga. lever action shotgun, 2 - Winchester model 94 30-30 carbines- both pre 64, Winchester model 67A .22 rifle, Winchester model 02 .22, Remington model 8 .35 Rem. semi-auto rifle - EX, Remington model 870 12ga. Remington model 11 12ga. 2 -Mossberg model 500A 12ga. Accu choke vent rib shotguns, also a 20ga. Mossberg 500A vent rib Accu choke shotgun, Mossberg model 835 Accu choke 12ga. vent rib shotgun, Ruger model 10/22 rifle (the Mossberg shotguns and the Ruger .22 are unfired), Sears model 54 lever action 30-30 carbine, Universal M-1 .30 cal. carbine, Savage model 1899 takedown .22 H.P. lever action, US Springfield Armory model 1903 - original condition, WW2 Japanese Type 99 "Last Ditch" Arisaka rifle with MUM intact - from Okinawa, 4 double barrel hammer shotguns - T. Barker, Eclipse, Neumann Bros, W Richard, J Stevens 12 ga. SxS, Scout 12 ga. SxS, 3 single shot shotguns, Jukar black powder flintlock rifle, CVA black powder flintlock pistol, CVA black powder Derringer, 2 black powder Navy Colt & Army repros.,1919 6.5 mm X55 Swedish Mauser by Carl Gustafo Stads Gervarsfaktori original bayonet, 16 ga. single shot gun, 2 pellet guns with scopes, J.C. Higgins Model 33 .22, Daisy BB gun, Winchester Model 1200 20 ga. pump, Remington 12ga. pump Model 870 shot gun, Remington model 12 .22 pump, US Krag bayonet 1900.

ARTWORK: 2 Paul Austin original watercolors, 5 Lebadang Limited Edition prints

COLLECTIBLES: 3 crocks - 15gal, 3 gal, jug red wing, Children's table and chair, wicker doll buggy, old tools, old sleds, milk cans, Oil lamps, camera, scale, wall mounted shelf, round lamp table, Decanters to include 1913 Buick rare sipping Whiskey Decanter, Wild turkey, and others, Old collectible children's books, binoculars, 1944 Edgar Allen Poe, old kitchen utensils, old bible, Military metals, from WWII, and Vietnam, Large wooden bowl, old sleds, wood benches, old plane, walking stick sword, tackle box with lures, bamboo fly rod

GLASSWARE: Depression glass, to include Monax Berry bowl set & green, 5 Cherry Blossom sherbet, Large crock bowl, American sweetheart cream & sugar, 6 ruby red beer bottles, Oriental bookends, 3 piece tea set, Bell bank, 3 Popeye glasses, Lefton china, Haeger vase, Hummel music boxes, "Wonderer", Many figurines of Hummel style and music boxes, Lefton Birthday Angels, Candle huggers, Many others to numerous to mention

AUTOMOTIVE: 1978 FORD PICK-UP with Aluminum rims, needs motor put in, pick-up topper, ladder rack for VAN; other auto parts, 2 single axle trailers 1 8ft. and 1 10ft. tilt beds, 4 aluminum wheels for Chrysler vehicle, 89 – 91 Ford pick up for parts, 12ft. dbl. axel trailer

TOOLS: Craftsman tool box, and wrenches, sockets, Stihl chain saw with easy pull, portable air compressor, Milwaukee hammer drill, Mikita disc grinder, tarps, saws, cement finishing tools, portable pull behind sprayer for riding lawn mower, floor jacks, long handle tools, come a long, shovels, scoops, wire, blade for riding lawn mower, work bench

HOUSEHOLD: Extensive Bunk Bed system with dresser, desk, chair and bookshelves, new toilet, stools, bookshelves, sofa sleeper, upright freezer, futon, 2 recliners, ext. ladders, coffee tables, lamp stands, Piano, toaster oven, bread maker, pasta maker, like new couch

MISCELLANEOUS: Like new AIR HOCKEY TABLE, Honeywell wood burning furnace w/blowers, upright display cases with glass doors, picnic tables, large wall mirror, cases of oil, mole traps, all sizes of lumber, plastic rolls

MANY MORE ITEMS TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION

TERMS: Cash, check, credit cards, 10% buyers fee, 5.5% sales tax, no guarantees, warranties, not responsible for accidents/losses.

WI REG. AUCTIONEER: A.G.HAWLEY #256

2669 HWY P, MT. HOREB, WI 53572

TAKING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS

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ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th at 11 AM:

FURNITURE - COMICS - DISHES – HOUSEHOLD – LAWN/GARDEN

Lillian Sonnenburg

309 South 5th Street – Mt. Horeb, WI

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Lillian Sonnenburg has sold her home and is downsizing.

Directions: From hyw 18-151 travel south on hwy 92 ( 8th street) to Garfield, turn right and go to 5th street, turn left. Watch for Hawley auction arrows.

Furniture/Lamps

Duncan Phyfe dining room table + 6 chairs, Lg. pine entertainment center, sofa/loveseat – floral, display hutch, china cabinet, assorted table lamps, floor lamps, hanging lamps, bookcase,

Formica kitchen table + 4 maple chairs, round end tables, sewing cabinet, upholstered easy chairs, magazine racks, vintage stereo/radio cabinets, sofa sleeper, knee desk, dresser, Children’s toy high chair, dolls

Comics

Complete set (149) Web of Spiderman and 60 – Knights of the Dinner Table

Dishes – ETC.

2 crock bowls, German beer steins, silver plate trays, vegetable/dip tray, flatware, Hull Jewel T. plates, lemonade set w/11 glasses - pressed glass, candle holders- depression, milk glass vase, Homer Laughlin “Georgiana” service for 8, Epoch service for 8, cocktail glasses, canister set, mug tree, pots/pans, tupperware, clear nesting bowls, Pyrex – pie plates, casserole, Sm. appliances – blender, air popcorn, coffee grinder, sm. crock pot, punch bowl, cocktail glasses, ice bucket, martini shaker, assorted beer glasses

Household

Dishwasher, 2 boxes towels, electric blanket, bed pillows, assort. blankets & sheets, assorted fabric, rugs, adding machines, Olympia manual typewriter, wicker hamper, frames, box of wicker, decorative wall clock, sewing notions, afghan, assorted wall pictures, sm. wood shelf, poker chips, 16 boxes assorted decorative/ holiday items, shoe rack, wrought iron plant stand, Lifestyle exercise bike, wooden TV trays, 2 metal shelving units, wet/dry vac, chair cushions, globe, lawn trolls, canning jars, advertising wood box, vacuum, heart shaped stand, many puzzles

Lawn/garden

Aluminum ladders saw horses, wood picnic table, porch swing – wood, wheelbarrow

bird bath, small Weber grill, long handled yard tools, sled, hose caddy, decorative lawn windmill

patio set –table, 4 chairs w/cushions – white, wood ladders

TERMS: Cash, check, credit cards, 10% buyers fee, NO sales tax, no guarantees, warranties, not responsible for accidents/losses.

WI REG. AUCTIONEER: A.G.HAWLEY #256

2669 HWY P, MT. HOREB, WI 53572

TAKING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS

Auctions in August 2009

2009-07-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

Hoo boy! Hang a "just married" sign on our brains! (This is Karen chiming in here.) We had a great time at our wedding, and now it's time to catch up on posting auction pix and info where folks expect to find them. If you want the latest pix and lists, you can always find them at:
auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionlist.cgi?vuid=14940
If that link doesn't take you there, shorten it to:
auctionzip.com/
~~~ and type 6574 in the auctioneer ID window
(The above URLs are not automatic on this page; you have to copy the whole line of type and paste it into the address window of your browser. Tip: try the top one first. It's longer, but on my computer it's all on one line, a good sign when copying links from a line of type.
Computers are strange birds and sometimes choke on two lines - sort of like dogs and chicken bones.... If your computer is set for BIG TYPE, you might have to use the 2nd, shorter one.)

Here's what's coming up in August:

Sat., Aug 1, 2009 at 10:30 in Beaver Dam, WI

Sat., Aug 8, 2009 at 10:00 in Mount Horeb, WI

You can get details on

auctionzip.com

A COUPLE OF CHANGES June 11 and 14 AUCTIONS

2009-06-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

The June 11th and 14th Auctions did not get posted at the time of advertising in the newspaper. SO LOOK ON AUCTIONZIP.COM under my number 6574.
Also the 10 gauge Browning shotgun is not going to be on the auction block. That is for the June 14th auction.
SEE YOU AT THE AUCTION

June and July 09

2009-05-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

Well I hope someone reads this. The next two months will be very busy for the Hawley family and Hawley Auctions. Here is the schedule so far. Thursday June 11th: Auction at the Auction Center, Sunday June 14th Auction on CV north of Dane County Airport, Sunday June 21th Auction Middleton WI. and the big Event JOHNNY HAWLEY GETS MARRIED, In Wisconsin Dells, to Jennifer Wuchterl, She is a fine young lady and my whole family welcomes her. I hope she can understand the Hawley clan. After that I will get married to Karen Zethmayr. On JULY 18, 2009, and a little honeymoon. We will next have an auction on August 1, in Beaver Dam, WI. this will be a summer not to forget. I know when my son gets married I will do a little crying. So if you see me in the next few weeks prop me up. For my wedding All my old buddies are coming to attend the event Sam Bentley, Leo Marti, Steve Elmer, John Elmer, Eric Anderson and the oldest Ron Waage what a bunch of great friends I have. So have a good summer and plan to attend an auction or a wedding. A.G. Hawley

Next Auction SAT, MAY 16TH, starting 10 AM

2009-05-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

HAWLEY AUCTION CENTER

2669 HWY P, MT. HOREB, WI.

ROSALYN KELTER AND OTHERS

FLOWERS for the yard, HANGING BASKETS of petunias, FLATS of bedding plants, also TAKING PLANT ORDERS

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

China Cabinet, Lighted Curio Cabinet, plant stands, 4 matching pressback chairs, Lots of costume jewelery, old oak table, knee desks, ladies' watches, cedar chest, commode, 2 old rockers

COLLECTIBLES: Shaving mirror and stand, standing lamps, linens, braided rugs, lots of sewing notions, bedding with chenille bedspread, leather lugagge, sewing machine, Winnebago basket, enamel ware, silverware including a complete set, mixmaster, canning jars, hummel spoons, tudor plate, Christmas decorations, silver plate, lots of knick knacks

COLLECTIBLE DISHWARE: Many pieces of Depression glass to include green, amber, yellow, carnival glass, and blue, Fenton bowls, fluted, mosaic art glass, baskets, Pottery watts ware and advertising bowls and tins, guilded frames

HOUSEHOLD: Sofa sleeper, hoover vacuum, coolers, washer and dryer, 13.3 cubic' upright freezer, paper shredder, bedroom set, humidifier

YARD ITEMS: Electric lawn mower, hand tools, lawn chairs, leaf shredder mulcher, small air compressor

OFFICE FURNITURE: 12 different sizes of file cabinets, in good shape

TOOLS: Electric meat saws, computerized engine analyzer, 5 air compressors, 2 engine hoists, 5 table saws, 4 band saws, truck box, telephones

MISCELLANEOUS: 500 DVDs and video tapes

AUTOS: 1999 fORD F-150 PICKUP, 2002 GT GRAND AM

TERMS: Cash, checks with ID, credit cards with $3 charge, no gurantees or warranties, 10% Buyers Fee with 5.5% sales tax to be added to purchases

2 AUCTIONS: APRIL 18 & 25, 2009

2009-04-16T20:57:00.000-07:00

COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD

Saturday, April 25^th - 10:00 AM

Hawley Auction Center

2669 Hwy P, MT. Horeb, WI

For pix, return to HawleyAuctions.com & click on "Current Auction Photos"

DIRECTIONS: 15 miles West of Madison on Hwy 18-151 - Exit 70

........ OR 1 mile East of Mt. Horeb. Watch for Auction Arrows.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Bernadine Karls & others

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Oak Mission style dresser, Madison ceramic Art candle holder w/2 figures, crock jugs, Gilbert’s Erector set – complete, Bronze ornate lamps, Royal Winton candy dish, Depression glass – royal red, H & O scale train set-12 cars, steam engine, track, buildings, Mantle clock – German mad

older toys,brass elephant, antique chair ornate made in1912, leather animals,Brass soup kettle, globe on walnut stand, Bamboo/walnut privacy screen, Vermont store coffee grinder, 2 drop leaf tables, ornate dressers,

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Whirlpool Cabrio washer/dryer –hi efficiency, Pfaltzgraffe dinnerware set for 8, 2 bedroom sets, elevated rack for over washer/dryer, bar stools, cookware, boom box, cookbooks, cupboards, toaster oven, games, puzzles, couch, baskets, New luxury Queen sheet sets, dressers, queen size comforter, assorted modern books, Jimmy Hendrix

TOOLS/CAMPING EQUIPMENT: shop vac, finishing sander, lawn chairs,

4 Kumbo aluminum wheels - 18 x 8.5, down sleeping bag, hiking gear, camp stove, shot gun 30 gauge

Will try to ADD MORE TO LIST AS WE GET UNPACKED,

TERMS: Cash, Check, Credit cards + $3.00 charge, 10% buyers fee, 5.5% sales tax, no guarantees/warranties, Not responsible for losses/accidents. Absentee phone bids ADD handling/shipping fee. 608-712-6100

WI REG. Auctioneer: A. G. Hawley # 256

2669 Hwy P, Mt. Horeb, WI 608-437-4650

Taking your quality consignments by appointment!

AUCTION 4/18: COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD

2009-04-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

Next auction Sat., April 18.2009 starting at 10:00 AM Hawleyauctions.com

SO MANY ITEMS CANNOT LIST ALL, We received over 175 boxes from one seller

GLASSWARE: mosaic glass vases, bar glasses, odd interesting bottles, stemware

TOYS: dolls including Barbie, collectible toys, stuffed animals, antique toy farm vehicles

COLLECTIBLES: Wooden rocker, Lots of books, children's books, price guides, lots of knick-knacks, Craftsman compound mitre saw, Sequine purses, shelving,Collectible bottles, decanters, 50 pieces of mosaic glass vases, John Deere plates and bowls, binoculars, collectible plates,wash bench,silver plate sets,crocks, blue Mason jars, Norman Rockwell plates, knee desks, step cupboard, 6 guitars, 100's of beanie babies TOOLS: Poulan Chain saw, (used once with 16 inch cut), portable mitre buck saw, chain binder, hand tools, HOUSEHOLD: Love seats, Pine wardrobe, 3 piece bedroom set (modern), round kitchen tables, kitchen table with matching chairs.

TERMS: Cash,check or credit cards, 10% Buyers Fee plus 5.5% sales tax, no guarantees or warranties, will take absentee bids call 608-712-6100

Auctioneer License Information: 256

GOT LAND OR SMALL FARM?

2009-03-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

If you have been reading my blog, you will understand the reason for this posting. Karen and I would like to do some rotational grazing of pasture. So if you have land or know of someone that is selling land or a small farm around Madison or near my auction center, let us know. 608-712-6100 a.g.hawley

2009-03-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

A WEEKEND WITH GRAZIERS

February is one of those months when Farmers can sneak away for a bit if they have very good neighbors. That's when we went up to Stevens Point to attend the 17th Annual Wisconsin Grazing Conference. (See http://grassworks.org/.) Wow! Would you believe that when some people say "conventional farming," what they really mean is a kind of food production that has only existed for about 50 years? What happened to the family farm? Some of you who have tried it already know, but heart. The family farm is starting to make a name for itself as the wave of the future.

The factory farms that are now called "traditional" have little resemblance to what you or I might remember. Little resemblance to the Fisher Price layout with a variety of animals, and the feed for those animals growing on peaceful fields in the background. If we want that postcard back in real life, we'll have to have to work for it, and perhaps learn a thing or two in the process. MANAGED GRAZING is more like "what we grew up with," with the difference that we (with the help of researchers) have much more info about the benefits of crop rotation, knowing your animals, your land, and your customers personally; and paying attention to local foods.

So.... Watch for local foods at Hawley Auztions! Also watch our little
garden grow. Karen is determined to disguise some of the clutter
around here with some pretty stuff. We're both into the tasty stuff
too. Bring your garden overruns to the auction house, and we'll all
take home healthy loot!

Packing up before the snow

2008-12-11T21:00:00.000-08:00

Dec. 2, 2008
It's hardly been a quiet week in Mount Horeb. OK, it's not my home town, but I live here. I've been busy hauling a variety of items to the auction center, and after the last auction of the year, coming up Dec 14, we will have lots more in January and February of '09.

The day after Thanksgiving, hired help was in short supply, and I had at least a truck and trailer load of household goods to pack and haul. Turns out I made the drive with Karen Zethmayr, the lady I will marry this coming summer. I think we were brought together by mutual passions for dancing, thoughtful living, and the conservation of our planet. She says she always wanted a part time dock loading job for the exercise. Little did she know.

Our Thanksgiving Friday trip had started days before with a call from Bill Holman, of Holman Realty, Highland, Wisconsin. He was selling a house for an elderly lady who needed help packing up things that would never fit into the place she was moving into. That's how it starts. Once more I'd said yes, and I was making the time to pack and haul and find new homes for things that had surrounded someone before a turning point.

We pulled up to the isolated ranch house in rural Iowa/Grant County territory, and the note on the door read: "Please bang on the door loud. I'm hard of hearing." Bill greeted us at the door and introduced us to a trim, perky lady in a red sweat suit. We carried out a big blue plastic hand for sitting on, and other less striking furniture. We stuffed boxes with lamps, tools, sound equipment, camping gear, and knick knacks. She grinned gamely at the idea of putting old fashioned lamps into huge decorative tin cans for protection. As we packed, we learned that she and her husband had moved here 5 years ago from Chicago. They didn't know anyone in the area, but they liked the house.

Then this past summer, her husband was killed in a car accident. No longer able to drive, she needed a smaller place close to town. I know what it is to be alone in a house where the one you love has been taken away. She'll make it. Though hard of hearing, she uses her bright eyes and lively expression to assure you that she wants to connect. Handing us a pile of newspapers to wrap a collection of little lighthouses, she mused, "well, it's not snowing yet! That's a real good thing."

I was happy to help her, though the cost of moving will surely be more than what money today's market will bring for these things. Sometimes at Hawley Auctions we run across top of the line antiques and collectibles, even big ticket items. Other times we just manage to match up folks who want decent things for a reasonable price with those who hope for some return on what they can no longer fit into their lives.

Have a safe and happy holiday.