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At the Canton Barn,
youre not a number on a paddle, but a person who becomes a part
of our extended Canton Barn family.
Registration is by name, and staff actually run to you in the audience
(hence the term, runner) to get your name when you are the
successful bidder on an item. Often times, it doesnt take long before
the staff remembers your name, from item to item and week to week, making
for a much more personal atmosphere. The auction is co-owned and operated by Richard and Susan
Wacht. Specializing in Victorian and Colonial era antiques, items up
for bid extend into collectibles from the 1950s. Richard is
a second-generation auctioneer, literally growing up in the business.
All items are owned outright by the Wachts, a unique feature of this country
auction hall. To our knowledge, the Canton Barn
is the only auction hall that operates on a weekly basis without reserves
or buyers premiums. Merchandise is acquired through estate bankers,
lawyers, and word of mouth recommendation. A cross-section of people attend the weekly sales: serious
collectors, antiques dealers, folks with an interest or curiousity of
antiques, and those who are just looking for a different night out. At
this country auction barn, a pillow placed on a chair reserves your seat.
Preview July 4 Auction
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