Mead & Sons – Magnificent Onsite Antique Auction
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10AM Rain or Shine
30 Front Street, Owego NY 13827 (607)239-8353

OWEGO, N.Y. — Faith Kucher was of two minds when she opened her first antiques sales stall in a shared shop in Huntington, N.Y., in the 1970s. While she was excited to turn her passion into a business, she was torn when she sold an antique she really loved.

Her business continued to grow and was featured in The Antiquarian in 1982. When the time for their retirement came, Faith and Val moved to the quaint village of Owego. There, her love of antiques was unleashed, with the opportunity to fill her new historic home. She was never faced with parting with her treasures again. Faith died in 2015 and the family is now moving forward to pass on her 75-year personal collection, with the same appreciation. “My Mother would try to find a ‘good home’ for the items she cherished, and I hope to do the same in her memory,” said her daughter Kathy.

To be conducted from the Greek Revival home at 30 Front Street, Owego, on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10 am, the auction of Fran Kucher’s collection will disperse treasured items to new homes.

“My mother always sought out the unusual rather than the common,” Kathy said. “She was eclectic, way before it was fashionable.” Named “The Cubby Hole” after that first small original space, her well-known shop in a historic house on Main Street, Huntington, carried the best selection of Victorian wicker furniture on the North Shore. Her tag line was “The Cubby Hole for Collectors.” Some of those choicest pieces of wicker are included in the upcoming auction.

“Mom was a committed collector, curator would probably be a more appropriate term, with deep roots in community service and involvement both on Long Island and in Tioga County, N.Y.” It will come as no surprise that much of this lifetime collection is being sold to benefit the village of Owego Emergency Squad.

Principle auctioneer, Colonel Jim Mead said he is thrilled to present this modern-day collection of classic antiques. “It was like walking into a Front Street estate with my Dad 60 years ago.” said Mead. “The quality, placement and presentation were perfect, this is a sale not to be missed.”

Details and photographs available at www.auctionzip.com/mead&sons or www.earlyowego.com.

For information, 607-725-6833 or email jim@earlyowego.com.

Preview at 8AM
Photos Available on AuctionZip Mead & Sons
The Estate of the late Faith & Val Kocher,
formerly the owner of Cubby Hole Antiques, Huntington, Long Island, NY
To be held onsite, Rain or Shine from Owego’s most prominent Front Street homes. The Kucher’s were discerning
collectors of American, Asian and Unique classic antiques. As Dealers, they retained very choice pieces for themselves.
This collection has been in the making since the 197o’s, first time offered in 50 years!
No direct online bidding. Absentee and Phone Bids graciously accepted, call (607)223-2033 to reach our
24-hour bidding assistant, we will return your call the next business day and verify your request.
Unique • Asian • Folk Art • Lighting • Wicker • Textiles • Brass • Deco • Art Nouveau • Victorian
Professional load-out crew and sales team on site· 18% Buyer’s Premium· 3% discount for cash or check.
Give us a call if you are burdened with an estate, downsizing, or just a few items to sell.
Fran Antalek, Sales Manager – Mead & Sons Auctioneers (607)239-8353