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R.M. Smythe & Co. held 6
auctions in 2007 offering historical autographs, currency, coins,
stocks, bonds, antiques and even two cannons. While compiling a list of
the more interesting lots that sold in 2007, the one unifying factor
that fits all of the items listed is that collectors were looking for
quality merchandise. This relentless search for quality became evident
in heavy bidding activity resulting in final bids that in many cases far
exceeded pre-auction estimates and set new auction records. Of
particular note was the December 12-13 sale #275 of part 13 of the
Schingoethe collection of obsolete currency, which saw many notes
selling for up to 10 times their presale estimates, with 94% of the 1162
lots sold at the final gavel (See http://www.news-
). Although interest in obsolete currency was very high, it represented
just a small portion of the antique and collectible merchandise that saw
very active bidding on the Smythe auction floor in 2007.
Here are realized prices on some of the more noteworthy lots sold by
R.M. Smythe & Company in 2007. The listed lots include the sale#, the
lot# and the final bid. In most cases the presale estimate is also
listed. The realized price listed does not include the buyers premium.
Detailed photos of each lot listed can be viewed by visiting the online
catalog for the specified sale# and lot# at Smythe auctions. See:
http://www.smytheonline.com/
Photo:
http://www.prlog.org/
