Mr. And Mrs. Armand Carney retired from New Jersey and came to Floyd County to establish High Hopes Farm. Mr. Armand Carney continued his art creating decorative duck decoys, shorebirds, and song birds. He spent many hours in his workshop creating his art. His work and techniques have been featured in many books and articles. Several lots in this auction are of his work. Pat Carney collected the workds of local artists. There are many local pieces featured in this auction such as Glendon Boyd dough bowl, local Floyd baskets makers such as C.D. Boyd basket, R. Sowers basket, and Dublin artist C.Ted Bobbit basket and a quilt by Margie Hartley and other local artwork and handmade items.
Auction features a large railroad crossing sign, Floyd County jelly cupboard, blue decorated crocks and jugs, Quilts such as Flower Garden and Dresden plate, Victorian hand painted fish set, Green Painted antique basket, many duck decoys and shore birds, some made by Mr. Carney. Blue Transfer platter, an array of baskets including Longaberger, an entire library with First Editions, antique children’s books, Primitive spindle back chairs, Handmade Child’s Cupboard, Harry Potter collectibles, an array and extensive collection of Hallmark decor and ornaments, holiday decor for Easter, July 4th, Halloween, and more. Vintage and modern Christmas including ornaments and blow molds. A vast amount of Longaberger baskets, Pyrex, Hump back trunks, wooden advertising boxes, Winchester Ammo, French Provincial Dining room suite. A beautiful inlaid chest, bedroom and household furniture, hand tools, wood working tools, a lot of lumber, band saws, drill press, garden tools, Tobacco advertising items, costume jewelry, collection of Zippo lighters, Primitive woodworkers bench, metal doll house, vinyl records, and much more!
