Dear Jim,
The illusions were, for the most part, beat up. The tip-over
trunks were in decent condition.
The Raymond illusions sold in the $800-$1200 range, which probably was a
buy, considering if you have the woodshop/time to restore them. Mike Cavney
purchased a few, and the Sword Cabinet is essentially all there, so that will
be a relatively easy and nice fix-up. The Decaptation Cabinet was beautiful;
Ken Kosterman got it and Johnny Gaughn will restore it for him. The Girl
Without A Middle was basically the girl without everything (most of the
important business missing) and the Dunninger sawing in Eighths needs Tenths
to complete. Some of the base tables weren't too bad, but very oversized in
comparison with today's more deceptive slim models. The Head Chopper Frame
still had a beautiful paint job but missing all the business.
Maybe will see you next time!
Gale Molovinsky