A beautiful and magnificent Bristol calendar from 1912, with a full and original pad and both top and bottom bands, has auctioned for $4,152. The calendar, featuring artwork by Oliver Kemp, is one of the most highly sought after Bristol pieces. It measured 17-1/4 inches by 31 inches and was in immaculate overall condition. The piece showed no fading at all, and only had slight wrinkling from being rolled.

The calendar was sold in an Internet and catalog auction that went online Sept. 1 and concluded the weekend of Sept. 27-28. The sale was conducted by SoldUSA.com.

SoldUSA.com’s next big sale will go online in mid-November and conclude Dec. 13-14. The auction will feature general store items, hunting and fishing collectibles, militaria and other quality lots. Consignments are still being accepted for this and future sales.

To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (704) 815-1500; or, you can e-mail them at croberts@SoldUSA.com.

Auction info www.SoldUSA.com.

Posted: 10|5|08 at 11:10 am. Filed under: US News.