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24 . the catoctin banner . September 2009 by Robert Abraham Jr. C.A.P.P.-Certified Appraiser of Personal Property appraisal@thecatoctinbanner.com Our first item is a follow-up of an appraisal on an item that was submitted during our appraisal program back in February at the Thurmont Regional Library. Mr. M. and his wife brought in an Epiphone Gibson Les Paul model electric guitar. He had purchased the guitar used in 1983. During the program, I had an initial look at the guitar and told them I could not give them a fair appraisal of the guitar without further research. So, after asking him to contact me through this column several months ago, I was finally able to photograph the guitar and get the information I needed for the research. The first thing I did was to seek out an expert in the field of string instruments. Visit Our Market on U.S. Route 15 at N. Franklinville Rd. 301-271-2737 fax: 301-271-2850 www.catoctinmountainorchard.com Open Daily 9am - 5pm Open Weekends 9 am - 6 pm Peaches • Apples • Plums Blackberries • Pears Yellow and White Nectarines Tomatoes • Kale Cabbage • Peppers •Potatoes Fresh Baked & Frozen Fruit Pies Jams & Jellies • Crafts Cut Your Own Flowers Fall Mums Coming Soon Apple Cider & Grapes what’s it worth? antiques & collectibles Mr. Lou Corsi from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is very knowledgeable about the Gibson brand and the Epiphone significance. When I had originally asked Mr. Corsi if he could assist me with the value on a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, I failed to mention the fact that it had the Epiphone name on the top as well. It gets a bit complicated as to the variances of the two companies, but the end result is that the Epiphone product is a more economical line of guitar products. Mr. M ‘s guitar had the original pickups replaced and according to Mr. Corsi, the back battery storage area could have been enlarged to accommodate the different after-market pickups. After a lengthy conversation regarding Mr. M’s guitar, Mr. Lou gave me a value of $350.00-$400.00. I did a back search on the eBay website and found 53 similar guitars recently offered. Several were listed at $550.00, but none of them sold Specializing in Maintenence Free Home Exteriors since 1989 301-416-0017 for that price. I found 15 similar guitars that did sell in the $200.00-$400.00 range. So, after a rather lengthy and educational process, I will go with Mr. Corsi’s value on your Epiphone Gibson Les Paul Electric guitar of $350.00-$400.00. Thank you Mr. M. for your participation in our Appraisal Day at the Thurmont Library and your patience with my efforts! Our next appraisal comes from Jim who writes, “I found this in the woods behind my parents’ house. It’s in perfect condition. It says “Water” on one side and “Juice” on the other. It is marked with ounces on the other sides. I looked on-line and think it is Depression era. What is it worth?” Well Jim, I faintly recall seeing a bottle similar to the one you pictured in my Grandmother’s refrigerator. I believe that it held prune juice. I did an internet search to back up my sometimes poor memory and I found several. They came in clear, green, and brown glass colors. Your bottle originally had a paper label which gave the contents of the bottle. Your bottle is missing the metal screw lid, making its value approximately $10.00. Thank you for the submission! Here are some of the prices seen in the local area: crock with a man’s face painted in cobalt blue-$23,000.00; John Bell four gallon crock with blue decoration-$550.00; Van Briggle Art pottery vase “Despondency” approximately 16” in height with a reclining nude around the top-$500.00; Samuel Irvine crock with wreath blue decoration-$900.00; Cowden & Wilcox Man in the Moon blue decorated crock-$2300.00; unsigned four gallon jug with cobalt blue swan decoration-$8250.00; early heavily burled walnut dough bowl-$2700.00; Winchester model 1884 rifle-octagon barrel-.25-20 caliber-$625.00; Victorian iron fence-approximately 40 feet with a gate-$425.00. You’re invited to submit items for appraisal by mailing or emailing a complete description along with photographs to The Catoctin Banner at appraisal@thecatoctinbanner.com or P.O. Box 502, Thurmont, MD 21788 or drop your info at E+ Copy Center in Emmitsburg.
Ride with the best motorcycle coverage on the planet. Contact us for motorcycle coverage that’s right for you. Zentz Insurance and Financial Chester T Zentz, III zentzc2@nationwide.com 130 E Main St Thurmont, MD 21788 (301) 271-2438 sports Catoctin Youth Basketball Clinics and leagues Registration: 2009-2010 The Catoctin Youth Association will be registering participants for the 2009-2010 basketball program at Thurmont Elementary School for grades 1-5 during the following times: Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Contact Mark Kennedy with questions at 301- 271-7170. Catoctin Rec Council Basketball Registration Dates Catoctin Recreation Council Boy’s & Girl’s Intramural Basketball Registration and Sign-Ups for grades 6 through 9 will be held Friday, September 25 and Friday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Thurmont Middle School. For additional information visit www.crcbasketball.com or call Mick Bailey at 301-241-3762 or Laura Knott at 301-271-3554. Thurmont’s Make a Difference Day Make a Difference Day is a nationwide program that encourages a day of volunteering on the fourth Saturday of October each year and has been coordinated locally by the Thurmont Lions Club. The focus for 2009 will be to honor those who truly “make a difference” EVERY day to EVERY American. Mark your calendars now for the Reception on October 24 (details to be announced). Hunter’s Safety Course The Indian Lookout Conservation Club in Emmitsburg is holding a Hunter Safety Course on October 5, 7 and 10 at the clubhouse on Hornet’s Nest Road. Registration is required by calling 301-447-2568. The club is also sponsoring shooting matches for .410 or 12 Gauge guns with no sleeves on September 27, October 11, October 25 and November 8. �� $100 to $1,000+ September 2009 . the catoctin banner . 25 pets of interest Tiger Roar Lionhead on Facebook By Carie Stafford I am Tiger Roar Lionhead. I am a sweet male exotic Lionhead rabbit. I am one year old and considered an adult to my bunny friends. I am Elizabeth Hoover’s best buddy. She calls me Tiger. I call her Liz. She can hear me ROAR! Being a Lionhead means that I am small in size. I weigh about three pounds. I am lion-like because of my beautiful fluffy tan and white fur around my head. It forms my ‘lion’s mane.’ Although I am very shy, I am active. I take walks with Liz, she keeps me on a leash to keep me safe. When I go on walks, I try to hide away in the jungle of tomato plants that my Granmim (Liz’s mom, Diana) keeps in the yard. If no one is looking when I play in my yard I will climb into the garden to hide. Liz just bought me my favorite toy, a tube and tent. Now I can be adventurous without being scared. I get brushed two to three times a day, but I am a neat-freak, so I clean myself all the time. Since I can’t speak like a human or bark like a dog, I communicate by Photo by Deb Spalding Pictured above, Tiger Roar Lionhead is shown being held by his best buddy, Liz Hoover of Emmitsburg. Below, Tiger is playing. the way I snuggle. Liz can tell when I’m happy or scared. She knows that my thumping means, “NO!” I even have my own Facebook friends on the computer. I have 130 friends. Most of my friends are bunnies. Liz says that the best thing about my Facebook friends is that she can connect to other rabbit moms and dads to learn about helpful tips. Being an exotic rabbit makes me special so having other exotic friends is a great asset. Liz likes to share new photos of me and talk about all the strange creatures that roamed outside my house and yard on Facebook. Me, I like to keep up to date on what is going on in the rabbit world. Photo on Facebook by Liz Hoover
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