Jeff Dobson Auction

Stopped by the Jeff Dobson Auction Saturday morning. Had enough fun that I actually bought some things.

Primitive Antiques on Ebay

The auction sits just south of Highway 108 on old Highway 5 between Ballground and Jasper, GA. Traveling north on I-575 / Hwy 515 from Canton, 108 will be the first red light. Take a right. Go about two miles to the stop sign at old Highway 5. Turn right again. The auction will be on the right just over the hill.

Compared to most of the auctions I have been to in North Georgia this auction house is large. It is well attended so get there early to find a good seat and preview the offerings. It is a fast moving auction so take a look around and note the lot numbers you are interested in.

On the morning I was there I came away with an antique spyglass, a bottle capper, a broad ax and a couple of iron kettles. There was furniture, tools, home decor, knives and box lots.

The Jeff Dobson Auction is worth going out of your way for. You can preview his inventory online at Auctiozip.com.

Blue Ridge Flea Market

The Blue Ridge Flea Market is located just South of Blue Ridge, Georgia on the Southbound  side of 515 (I 575). It is a small market with a lot to offer.

Primitive Tools on Ebay

Blue Ridge Flea Market - Indian Crafts

 I visited on a cold November morning so I expected it to be a little slow.  Even so, there were antiques and chickens. Clothes and primitive tools. I came away with a wooden level, a vintage rotary executive phone, a bayonet and an old trap.

Old Trap

 
There was a table full of antique and primitive tools to the left of the entrance. On the other end of the market there were converted storage units. A few of these had been joined together as an art gallery and Indian Craft Store. I spent quite a while in there looking over the hand made knives and leather work.

The Blue Ridge Flea Market is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.