The Mary Balestri Iron Collection Auction was presented by Hartzell's Auction Gallery on Thursday, 7/12/18. Prices Realized

The PITCA Convention followed on Friday & Saturday, July 13 & July 14, 2018.

Host Hotel: Pittsburgh Marriott Hotel North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Saturday AM/Afternoon: Presentations

Mike Pogano gave an amazing presentation on Early Washing Machines. He displayed 22 rare patent models and patent papers of machines, wringers, and a clothesline ~ explaining how each worked.

Not pictured: Ed Rosack gave a presentation on Collectible Photography, offering tips on how to improve photos of our collectible items. Lynn Rosack gave a presentation on Trivet Collecting Today, talking about trivet collecting online and how she successfully downsized her massive trivet collection. And Jim Cassell gave a presentation on his unique collection of antique Japanese Tsuba Samurai Sword Guards.

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