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Step into the storied legacy of Richard and Joyce Kephart, a couple whose roots are deeply embedded in the heart of Princeton, West Virginia. Former Mayor and esteemed House of Delegates member. Richard Kephart's collection unveils historical treasures including volumes of West Virginia legislature from the 1800s, handwritten sales receipt for a woman and child dated 1852, and an 1875 Montgomery Ward pocket catalog just to name a few. A collection of antiques accumulated throughout the years includes a planet Junior seeder plow and an heirloom rope bed, rumored to bear George Washington's carved signature, stands testament to a family history predating the birth of the nation. Also included are numerous antique toys and vintage games.
The family invites you to explore the worldly collection of Joyce Kephart, a luminary in local education and the arts. This auction features her extensive coin collection that have been professionally graded by our professional appraiser, antique photography including several tin types and a gallery of fine paintings by renowned artists. Among the treasures are a beautiful Japanese silk furisode, designer shoes from Paris crafted with exotic lizard skin, an Adolpho fur hat and mink coat, all reflecting Joyce's penchant for refined tastes. Join us in preserving the rich narrative of the Kepharts through this extraordinary estate auction, where each item is a chapter in the legacy of Princeton's distinguished family.
