Dutchess County Historical Society Fundraising Auction Ending 11/17

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Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

Introducing the Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a true gem for bourbon enthusiasts. Aged for a decade, this handcrafted bourbon delivers a harmonious blend of rich caramel, vanilla, and oak, accented by hints of spice and honey. Each sip offers a smooth and lingering finish that reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and tradition of the Van Winkle legacy.

What is the Holy Grail of bourbon? Many whiskey drinkers consider the Pappy Van Winkle line to be the holy grail of bourbon.

Elevate your collection with this rare and exceptional bourbon, available exclusively at Cana Wine Co.

VALUE $1,000

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This bourbon whiskey is bottled at nearly barrel proof. Just a splash of Kentucky limestone water is added after a decade of aging. Rich, yet smooth, this bourbon takes a back seat to none.

A sweet vanilla nose with caramel, pecan and oak wood. Smooth, mellow flavor consisting of robust wheat, cherries and oak. Features a long, smoky wheat finish with hints of fruit, spice and oak tannins.

At 107 proof, this wonderful bourbon is bottled as close to barrel proof as possible. We add just a splash of our Kentucky limestone well-water when we empty the barrels for bottling. Thus, this whiskey is as smooth as any you will find.

Tasting Notes

See a rich, copper color. Smell enticingly sweet, spicy, caramel-nut-fudge aromas. Enjoy a fruity, medium-to full-bodied palate with intense dried fruit and toasted nuts notes. Each sip finishes with a very long, bold wave of peppery brown spices, floral honey and charred barrel flavors that balance the weight of the alcohol. It’s a big, bold, aged bourbon that has great balance for its high proof and flavor.

History

Pappy began working at W.L. Weller & Sons first as a traveling whiskey salesman and eventually as the President of Stitzel-Weller Distillery. He helped shape the industry during and after Prohibition. Through his endeavors in the warehouse, the boardroom and on the road, he built a reputation in the bourbon industry that was second to none. Fine bourbon was his mission, and he accepted nothing less.

Pappy's son, Julian Jr., operated the distillery from 1964 until the family sold it in 1972. After, not one to be defeated, he got himself an office and a secretary and formed a company called J.P. Van Winkle and Son. He got into marketing bourbon through many types of commemorative decanters, some of the more popular being for universities. But he never stopped bottling on the side. He created the Old Rip Van Winkle label as a side venture in case his son, Julian III, wanted to come into the business.

Julian III took over the business in 1981 after his father passed away. He was 32 years old with a wife and four young children. The premium bourbon business was in a lull, but 90 years ago, Pappy started from the ground up, too. So, with this same, innate passion, Julian purchased the Old Hoffman Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, for barrel storage and bottling purposes. He couldn't afford much advertising, but the quality of Old Rip Van Winkle sold itself. Julian III and his impeccable palate created quite a stir.

When first approached by Buffalo Trace, Julian III was honored, but not immediately interested. He had ample bourbon aging, but the concern was for future reserves, since by this time, bourbon was increasing in popularity. Buffalo Trace bought the W.L. Weller label in 1999 and had been making the bourbon with nearly the same recipe as Pappy's. The transition was easy. As of May 2002, Buffalo Trace has produced the Van Winkle bourbons, using Pappy's exact recipe. This change allows Old Rip Van Winkle to maintain their strict quality standards while producing more barrels for future enjoyment.

VALUE $1,000

This item was generously donated by Viscount Wines and Liquor in Wappingers Falls, NY.

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A two-year subscription to The Hudson River Valley Review plus Hudson River Valley Institute Publications.

Included in this lot: (1) Two-year subscription to The Hudson River Valley Review (Autumn 2024 - Spring 2026); (1) Paperback copy of America's First River: The History and Culture of the Hudson River Valley by Wermuth, Johnson, Pryslopski; (1) Copy of Key to the Northern Country: The Hudson River Valley in the American Revolution by Johnson, Pryslopski, Villani; (1) Copy of recent issues of The Hudson River Valley Review Vol 39 No 1, Vol 39 No 2, Vol 40 No 1, and Vol 40 No 2.

VALUE $135

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Framed Watercolor on Board of Venice at Night, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

Behind glass, signed Tetar Van Elven. Peter Henricus Theodorus (Pierre) Tetar Elven (born 30 August 1828 - died 1 May 1908) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, etcher, watercolorist and panorama painter of the 19th century. He had a preference for architecture, landscapes, and Italian cityscapes. Dimensions to outer edges of frame: 23" wide x 14" tall. Painted board: 20 3/4" wide x 11 1/4" tall.

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VALUE $500

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Ca. 1720 Decorative Map of the Rhine, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

"Totius Fluminis Rheni accurata delineatio." Ca. 1720 Decorative map from a scarce A.F. Zurner atlas shows the course of the Rhine from its source to the Sea. Originally in two parts assembled into one and framed.

Dimensions to outside edge of frame: 18" x 7", Map print: 14" x 3"

This lot can be personally previewed from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the DCHS Headquarters 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

VALUE $120

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Outdoor Summer Dinner Party for 6 at Valley View, Dutchess County, NY. Dinner party may be scheduled any time of year.

Enjoy a delicious private dinner for 6 at Valley View, an 1850’s farmhouse in Dutchess County. Share the bounty, stroll through the gardens, sip a cocktail on the porch and savor a 3-course meal complete with homemade ice cream and a secret potent after-dinner drink.

VALUE $500

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Sterling Silver Butterfly Necklace and Earring Set with Abalone Inlay.

VALUE $150

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Exclusive Tour for 4 of Century Cottage, 18th Century Historic Home in Kent, CT

Step back in time to 1739 and tour "Century Cottage", the home of Historic Preservationist Jeffrey Morgan. He has restored 18th Century homes for the past 30 years and is a consultant to anyone interested in moving, restoring or decorating an antique house. His many endeavors include Seven Hearths, an imposing pre-Revolutionary War house, Dover House, and his own charming Cape located in Kent, CT.

Century Cottage is early American in design and was built in 1739 by Jonathan Morgan Sr. one of Kent’s first proprietors. Mr. Morgan (no relation) has furnished his dwelling with rare and unusual 17th and 18th Century pieces. Also on the property is a period guest house, surrounded by beautiful gardens. This rare historical opportunity is not to be missed.

VALUE $300

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Collection 40 Original Postcards: Vassar College.

A great assortment of used postcards, many with handwritten messages from the period. All protected in plastic sleeves ready for display.

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VALUE $200

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Antique Book: The Life of George Washington; with Curious Anecdotes, Equally Honourable to Himself, and Exemplary to His Young Countrymen.

First biography of George Washington, by Mason Weems. Small Octavo. Frontispiece - Portrait of George Washington, published in 1826. This is the one where Weems made up the story about Washington saying "I cannot tell a lie." 228 pages with all six engravings, as called for: 1. Portrait of George Washington 2. Defeat of General Braddock 3. Battle of Lexington 4. Battle of Bunker Hill 5. Capture of Major Andre 6. Surrender of Lord Cornwallis. A rare and interesting book.

This lot can be personally previewed from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the DCHS Headquarters 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

VALUE $400+

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Six (6) Anheuser Busch Collector Series Beer Steins, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY.

Discovery of America Series. Complete series of 3. 1992. Original boxes; Columbus’s Ships. Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria $100 value; Civil War Series, Abraham Lincoln. 1992 $75 value Original box; America the Beautiful Series, Great Smoky Mountains. 1997 $50 value Original box; Endangered Species Series, Bald Eagle. 1989 $50 value; All come with certificates of authenticity.

TOTAL VALUE $275

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Antique Child’s Wicker Cane Rocking Chair ca. Late 19th Century, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

This beautifully restored piece would be a lovely heirloom, perfect for any child's room. The chair measures just over 33 inches tall, and the seat measures 15 inches wide. The rockers measure 29 inches in length. Courtesy of East Fishkill Town Historian Rick Soedler. Item has been restored, wood not known.

VALUE $200

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Rock Hill Farm Horse Drawn Wagon/Sleigh Experience for up to 10 in Pawling, NY

Since 2001, Rock Hill Farm has grown from ‘Mike and Milt’ a 5800 lb. Team of oxen to a 20 animal enclave including giant Belgian and Percheron draft horses, riding horses, mini-donkeys, Nigerian dwarf goats and Penelope the pig.

Come join DeeAnn, John and the Blumberg family for an amazing half day of family fun learning to groom, harness and drive a 5000 lb team of draft horses. We will customize your visit based on your interest, and we can teach you everything you ever wanted to know about harnessing and driving these "gentle giants". Or, if you prefer, just grab a hot cocoa, relax, and enjoy a peaceful ride on one of our wagons or sleighs. 10 adults maximum.

VALUE $750

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Antique Harness / Leather Makers Vise ca. Mid to Late 19th Century, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

This harness / leathermaker’s vice came from the summer home of Justice Charles H. Robb 1867-1939. Justice Robb was a US appeals judge from 1906 until 1937. It includes some original tools, and measures 28 inches tall. Courtesy of his Great-Granddaughter Melissa Billings and her husband Rick Soedler. The harness / leather maker’s vise was an invaluable tool allowing the craftsman to precisely hold and steady the item on which he was working. It essentially gave the worker an extra set of hands. The harness-maker’s vise was sometimes referred to as a saddle-maker’s vise when being used for that purpose. The pedal at the base has an adjustable bar to allow the vise to be opened and closed without using one’s hands.

VALUE $400

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Framed Ltd. Ed. Renegades/Dutchess Stadium Grand Opening Poster, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

Framed, matted under glass Inaugural 1994 Renegades Baseball/Dutchess Stadium Signed and numbered, Ltd. edition Poster by artist Linda Pault. The Legend on the back identifies every one of the people in the stadium stands. The artist met personally with every person in the poster to take a Polaroid photo of them in a unique animated pose to be replicated in the full color artwork. According to DCHS President, Robert Doyle, "Linda took a Polaroid photo of me with both arms in the air and my mouth opened wide. This pose of me was used in the full color poster at the center top holding up the "G." letter. At the time, 1994, I was the Chairperson of the Board of the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce that sponsored this Poster project."

The GSDCOC President was Marsha Gordon, who you can see holding up the "R." The poster is loaded with people that were instrumental in bringing the stadium to Southern Dutchess County and also famous personalities such as Paul Newman and James Earl Jones. The poster, team and stadium are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year! Framed poster measuring 32"x28" overall.

This might just be the only framed and matted, Limited Edition, Artist signed and numbered (15/500) Renegades poster with the original Legend identifying everyone, that also has the original Poughkeepsie Journal insert announcing the Renegades and introducing all the original players.

What’s it worth? My reasonable estimate is $300. But, it sells regardless of price to benefit DCHS.

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VALUE $300

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Blacksmithing Lesson and Private House Tour for 4 at Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, East Fishkill, NY

Try your hand at creating your own decorative iron piece along with blacksmiths James Burr Sr. and James Burr Jr. The John Hyatt Blacksmith shop was built ca.1880 and moved to the Brinckerhoff House site in 2016. Blacksmiths were one of the most important tradesmen of their day as they made everything for early household use. The original forge was rebuilt in 2023 with a grant from Dutchess County.

Included in this package is a private tour for 4 people of the Brinckerhoff farmhouse led by East Fishkill Town Historian and Brinckerhoff House site Director Rick Soedler.

VALUE $600

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Homemade Sweet Treats by Susan Kavy, Lagrangeville, NY

Winner must arrange for pick up in either Lagrangeville or Brewster, NY.

Susan Kavy has been making all-natural homemade ice cream for more than 20 years and people often stop by to eat a scoop or two, or three, on the porch. She is also known for making irresistible lemon squares! Everyone who has ever eaten one hankers for more. Have one with your coffee, for dessert or just for fun! Included in this lot: 24 Lemon Bars, and 3 Quarts of Homemade Ice Cream.

Ice Cream Flavors include chocolate, strawberry, lemon, black raspberry, banana with chocolate chunks, butter toasted almond, vanilla, cookes and cream, cookie dough, dulce de leche, coffee, black walnut, peanut butter, coconut, mint chocolate chip, and if in season, the most delicious lemon verbena sorbet.

VALUE $125

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Two Hour Landscape / Garden Design Consult at Your Dutchess County, NY Property

Spend two hours at your Dutchess County location with an experienced, knowledgable landscape designer who specializes in using native plants and developing pollinator pathways, while providing garden interest in all seasons. Maya Goer-Palenzuela will spend time with you at your Dutchess County property, helping you understand the potential in your garden, incorporating good garden design, well-placed plants, hardscape, and outdoor accessories. Her consultation will help you to begin the process of addressing problem areas, introducing new plants into your garden and encouraging a healthy habitat for you and nature’s creatures to enjoy. Schedule your time with Maya between April and October of 2025. https://harmonyscape.design/index.html

VALUE $400

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Private Tour for 4 of A. Laubin LLC, Maker of Fine Oboes and English Horns, East Fishkill, NY

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see where fine musical instruments are made. The tour will be conducted by owner and musician James Phelan. The Oboes and English horns of the Laubin workshop have been played in major symphony orchestras, on studio recordings, and in concert settings large and small for over 65 years. We are proud to continue this tradition of hand-craftsmanship and attention to detail. We welcome you to play one of our instruments, and discover for yourself why we are known throughout the world for our unsurpassed quality, legendary reliability, and beautiful sound. https://alaubin.com/

VALUE $100

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Tickets for 4 - Bardavon Theatre Met Live in HD: Tosca - Puccini, Poughkeepsie, NY

Enjoy four tickets to a live cinema transmission of TOSCA - Puccini on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024 at the Bardavon Theater, Market Street, Poughkeepsie NY.

NOTE - Winning bidder must reserve seating no later than 72 hours prior to the performance.

Extraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the volatile diva Floria Tosca for her first time at the Met. David McVicar’s thrilling production also features tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse baritone Quinn Kelsey as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Met Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini's most memorable melodies. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Critics, for their part, have often had problems with Tosca’s rather grungy subject matter, the directness and intensity of its score, and the crowd-pleasing dramatic opportunities it provides for its lead roles. But these same aspects have made Tosca one of a handful of iconic works that seem to represent opera in the public imagination. Tosca’s popularity is further secured by a superb and exhilarating dramatic sweep, a driving score of abundant melody and theatrical shrewdness, and a career-defining title role. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. https://www.bardavon.org/

VALUE $120

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Tickets for 4 - Bardavon Theatre Met Live in HD: FIDELIO - Beethoven, Poughkeepsie, NY

Enjoy four tickets to a live cinema transmission of FIDELIO - Ludwig von Beethoven on SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 AT 1:00 PM at the Bardavon Theater, Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY.

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Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran German bass Rene Pape as the jailer Rocco, Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Malkki conducts the March 15 performance, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. https://www.bardavon.org/

VALUE $120

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