Iroquois Auction : The estate of Alan Drohan, Esquire
June 11-12 at 10 am
190 First St, Fulton, NY 13069
iroquoisauction@gmail.com
315.561.9777 or 315.591.1784
Preview June 9 at 11 am to 3 pm & Preview 8-10 am each day

FULTON, N.Y. — The Alan Drohan estate auction presented by Iroquois Auctions is one of the most important historical, unreserved auctions of the year in central New York, according to the auction house, and is set for June 11-12 at 10 am at 190 First Street. Bid onsite live, online at www.liveauctioneers.com or by phone or absentee.

Alan Drohan received his law degree in 1982 from Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to receiving his degree, he worked at Streeter & Van Sanford as a certified life underwriter. Throughout his law career he worked as the principal clerk for the New York state Supreme Court, Oswego, N.Y., having worked for Judges Donovan, Hurlbut, Nicholson and Seiter. In his spare time, he collected the best of the best antiques for himself all of his adult life.

Some of the highlights of his auction are an Abraham Lincoln registry document from 1847 from the Ward Hotel in Washington DC, where he stayed for the first night in the capital as a newly elected from Illinois congressmen with his two children and wife; the next night he went to his permanent residence. Along with Lincoln and family, there are more than 30 other signatures on this documented registry.

There is also an 18K highly engraved fountain pen inscribed into the gold “Hon. William Henry Seward” (US secretary of state). The family was told by the late Alan Drohan that this pen was used by Seward to sign the purchase of Alaska from the Russians. Also found were 139 Civil War letters from Granby Center (outside Fulton, N.Y.) pertaining to the war and with a drawing in one of a drummer boy, dog and log cabin. There were also more than 100 historical letters from the secretary to the Atlantic baseball league in Oneida, N.Y., discussing setting up baseball games in 1866, 50 World War II letters, and among the antiques found were more than 3,000 troy ounces of sterling silver, which contained many tea sets, flatware sets, bowls, vases, trophies, candlesticks and more

A rare painting by Charles Bartlett of the Taj Mahal will be on offer, plus an original large poster by James Montgomery Flagg, I Want You For US Army. Also selling in the unreserved auction will be a 1965 Triumph TR4 Sports Car (one owner, 49,000 miles), 1990 Mazda Miata (one owner, 39,000 miles) and a 1943 Farmall tractor in working condition.

Further highlights include five pieces of Tiffany glass and five Lalique glass figurines. There are more than 80 pieces of estate gold rings, bracelets, watches with diamonds and precious stones, a large, early book collection and large Fulton/Oswego County area historical collection.

Up for bid is a collection of more than 30 iron items, a Nineteenth Century fern sofa and two matching armchairs, other settees and many matching jardinières. A large Shaker box collection, more than 20 decorated stoneware pieces, more than 150 pieces of framed art, more than 100 pieces of antique refinished and unfinished furniture to include a rare 1700s Chippendale chest on chest, highly carved dolphin armed fainting couch, carved ball and claw chest, stack bookcases are more highlights. A large Chinese and Japanese collection of porcelain, more than 1,000 pieces of silverplate to include large trays, platters, silver flatware, tea sets, as well as a large collection of lighting will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price.

For information, 315-561-9777, 315-591-1784 or email iroquoisauction@gmail.com.

2 Day On-Site Unreserved Antique Auction: A LARGE ESTATE BOOK COLLECTION CONSISTING OF AREA N.V. HISTORICAL HISTORIES, BIBLES, FLOWERS, BIRDS, LEATHER BOUND, ATLAS, OVER 100 ANTIQUE REFERENCE BOOKS [SOME OLD] AND MUCH MORE TO BE LISTED SOON.
A note to our buyers:
I believe this will be the best unreserved onsite estate 1 owner auction within 150 miles, not to be missed. Alan was an advanced intense collector, keeping only the best of the best for himself. He was an attorney for the Town of Mexico, NY for 10 years and a law clerk attorney to 4 supreme court judges (Donovan, Hurlbut, Nicholson + Seiter. He graduated from Syracuse University with his law degree. He was a kind, compassionate, giving person, who will be missed greatly. I have known him for over 15 years and never saw the museum of antiques he collected. It has taken my team over 5 months of inventorying to date. We still have another 30+ days of inv. to go. Please look at our site as more items will be added daily. A lot of Alan’s items have descended from his family for over 100 years, not seen until now.
Armed police officers onsite all days
Gerald A. Petro, Auctioneer and Appraiser
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Security: Live police officer onsite sale day
24-hour Sentra closed circu it TV system
All statements made on sale day take precedence over printed material
Over 3000+ troy oz of Sterling silver
The Estate of Alan Drohan, Esquire Past President, Fulton, NY Historical Society
Historical Abraham Lincoln signed Ward Hotel 1847 Registry of 1st night in Washington DC with family, Hon William H. Seward 18k Gold Pen reported by family used to sign the purchase of Alaska from the Russians, Charles Bartlett Painting of Taj Mahal, Over 100+ Paintings and Prints: 10 by Fulton Artist D. Styles, Alfred Montgomery titled “Corn”, over 3,000+ ounces of Antique Sterling Silver to include ex. Tea sets, flatware sets, Tiffany bowls, 1000s of loose sterling & much more, 139 Civil War Letters from Granby Center, 50+ WWII Letters, over 100 Oneida 1866 Atlantic Baseball League Rare Letters, 1965 Triumph TR5 Sports Car (with 1 owner only 49k miles), 1990 Mazda Miata (with 1 owner only 39k miles) on road now, 1943 Farmall tractor in working condition, 5 pieces of Tiffany Glass, 5 pieces of Lalique glass figurines, +500s of other glass pieces, 200+ pieces of ant. cut glass, 175 pieces of cut Waterford, over 80+ pieces of 10k-14k jewelry diamonds, jade, etc., over 100+ pieces of beautiful furniture both in refinished and original condition to include: 1760-90 Chippendale carved chest on chest, highly carved Dolphin & Bronze fainting couches, HC Mohag. Bed frame, oak fancy double side by side; 30 pieces of 19c cast iron: 3-piece 1860s fern set & other grape pat. Set- 20+ cast iron jardinières, fountains, and other ex. Outdoor planters, décor, etc. Rare Uncle Sam WWII James Montgomery Rare Samuel Morse (Morse Code) letters, 70 Royal Bayreuth Pitchers, 21⁄2 gold piece 14k ring, 15 miniature paintings on ivory/ bone, Shaker box 19c collection, gun collection, over 100 pieces of beautiful lighting: hanging, table, etc. 20 pieces of decorated crocks & jugs, an excellent collection of Fulton, Oswego & Onondaga County maps, history books, pamphlets, large antique book collection, 100 antique reference books, plus 1000+ other fine antiques from the genuine estate not offered for sale or seen in 100+ years. Customers must wear a mask and gloves while in the home viewing antiques.
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for 1000s of photos,
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A note to our buyers: I believe this will be the best unreserved onsite estate 1 owner auction within 150 miles, not to be missed. Alan was an advanced intense collector, keeping only the best of the best for himself. He was an attorney for the Town of Mexico, NY for 10 years and a law clerk attorney to 4 supreme court judges (Donovan, Hurlbut, Nicholson + Seiter. He graduated from Syracuse University with his law degree. He was a kind, compassionate, giving person, who will be missed greatly. I have known him for over 15 years and never saw the museum of antiques he collected. It has taken over 5 months of inventorying to date. We still have another 30+ days of inv. to go. Please look at our site as more items will be added daily. A lot of Alan’s items have descended from his family for over 100 years, not seen until now.
18c or 19c Japanese Gourd Porcelain
Winchester 1894, First year, four digit serial number, 1921, 26”, octagon barrel, 38-55 Win caliber… Plus other guns
Scarce Possibly FISKE 1800s Iron 3 Bird 2 Part Jardinier
Signed Hon. William Henry Seward 18K Gold Pen
18k gold enameled hummingbird with movable wings plus 80 other gold estate unreserved beautiful pieces of gold jewelry some not seen in 100+ years
1866 Atlantic Baseball League Oneida, NY letters from the sec- retary of the league
Ames Early 1800 Sword with Eagle, E Pluribus Unum, with bone etched handle + blade, some surface rust on blade sheath, is detached in 3 places
Heavy 18k gold ladies necklace weighing over
Monumental rare Asis cast iron 1890s American Mermaid fountain. As is, needs major restoration, pieces are missing
1800s Lift Top Mahogany Stand Reported Owned by James Fenimore Cooper
Solid Iron 3 Piece 1860s Fern Patterned Set
Five Piece Sterling J.R. Caldwell Co. Coffee and Tea Set
Hepplewhite Dovetailed 1730s-1830s American China Cabinet
Exceptional Chippendale 1760-1790 Solid Cherry Chest
1990 Mazda Miata, one owner, purchased new. With 39,521 original miles, running perfectly, licensed and presently driving
Charles William Bartlett dated 1925 oil on canvas, signed, of the Taj Mahal, India. 30 1⁄2”wide x 22”high, stretcher size, 40”wide x 31 1⁄2” high frame size
Tiffany L.C.T. Signed Gold Favrile
Original WWII Army Poster
Exceptional Shaker Box Collection
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Engraving
139 Civil War 1862-1864 Letters & Documents
1965 red convertible Triumph TR4, one owner bought new, 49,312k miles, not running, needs minor TLC
Samuel FB Morse Signed Letter Dated June 4, 1866. Of Morse Code fame
Five Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set by Frank M. Whiting
1 of 2 Signed A.B. Frost Watercolor on Paper of Farmhouse on Stream
Signed Alfred Montgomery oil Painting on Academy Board
Browns Hotel Registry Signed by Abraham Lincoln 1847
Signed Tiffany & Co. 19c Bowl with Bird Finials
Men’s Heavy 14K Gold Ring with 1906 $2.50 Coin
5 Miniature Nicely Done 17th c? Oil Paintings
Rare 18c or 19c Signed Japanese Bronze Censer
70 Piece Gorham King Albert Sterling Silver Flatware Set
1 of over 20 decorated stoneware pieces, Harts NY 2 Gallon Stoneware Bird Jug 1800s