Disclaimer: Auction notices are shared as a public service. PITCA does not make any guarantee as to the authenticity or value of the items presented in any auction.

The annual PITCA Auction will be held before the 2024 Annual Convention at the Sauder Heritage Inn, Archbold, Ohio.

• PITCA Auction Preview: afternoon of Wednesday, July 10
• PITCA Auction: Thursday, July 11

Past auctions provide a glimpse into the collections of others and to what is considered rare and more collectible. Since values fluctuate over time, the Prices Realized may not reflect current value. Note: some auction houses may require you to register before viewing the sale prices.

Note: Auctions identified as PITCA took place the day before that years' annual convention. 

This auction was held January 26, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona, USA. Auctioneer: E J ‘s Auction & Appraisal.

Trivets Lots 7001-7106: Prices Realized

Note: The remainder of trivets from the Ellwood estate will be sold in 2024, presented in smaller lots, also by E. J.'s.

The 2023 PITCA Pre-Convention Auction was held on Thursday, July 27th by Hartzell's Auction Gallery. The 608 Lots included irons, trivets & mangle boards from the collections of William "Buck" Carson, David & Sue Irons, and Madaline Lapp. 

View the PRICES REALIZED on LiveAuctioneers.

On April 30, 2023 an Online Only Auction was held by Hartzell's Auction Gallery on LiveAuctioneers. Included were examples from the collections of Buck Carson, Dave Irons and Ed Haas. Prices Realized

Trivets from the Lois Mathis collection were consigned with the Atlanta Auction Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia. This Auction ended on April 23, 2023. The trivets were organized in Lot #79 through #121. Prices Realized

Read more about this collection at Trivetology: The Mathis trivet collection & auction

This was the second auction from the collection of the late Buck Carson. It was held one day prior to the 2022 PITCA Convention. Presented by Hartzell's Auction Gallery on LiveAuctioneers. Prices Realized

This auction of the late Arnie Stein’s collection included 2,000 pressing irons and 1,000 trivets plus toys and other collectibles.

Presented by Fahey Sales, a Jeff Martin Auctioneers Company), Glencoe, MN. Prices Realized

✽ Arnie Stein's Iron Museum video

This was an online-only auction from the collections of Dave & Sue Irons and the late William "Buck" Carson.

Presented by Hartzell's Auction Gallery on LiveAuctioneers. Prices Realized

The Jerry and Marge Jankowski Collection of Rare Fluting and Pressing Irons with related collectibles was presented on LiveAuctioneers by Soulis Auctions of Lone Jack, MO. Prices Realized

The William "Buck" Carson Iron Auction was presented by Hartzell's Auction Gallery prior to the 2021 PITCA Convention. PRICES REALIZED 

✽ Lot 220 being auctioned This was the German "Angry Duck" sad iron that sold for $8500. Video by Hartzell's Auction Gallery.

✽ Kevin Talks Irons video: #46 Live At The Auction 

This auction was held by Hartzell's Auction Gallery.

The Prices Realized are posted on LiveAuctioneers: Iron Collection of Dave & Sue Irons, Part IV

This auction was held by Hartzell's Auction Gallery.

The Prices Realized are posted on LiveAuctioneers: Iron Collection of Dave & Sue Irons, Part III

This auction was held by Hartzell's Auction Gallery.

The Prices Realized are posted on LiveAuctioneers: Iron Collection of Dave & Sue Irons, Part II

November 1, 2019: Decorative Arts Auction presented by Pook & Pook on LiveAuctioneers. 15 Lots of Sad Irons and Trivets!

November 1, 2019: Rich Penn Collector Auction Session One. 3 Lots of Horseshoe Plaque Trivets

Held by Bonhams on October 2, 2019 in Oxford, England. Catalog with the Prices Realized.

The Dave & Sue Irons' Auction preceded the 2019 PITCA convention on Thursday, August 1st, 2019.

Here is the catalog with the Prices Realized.

✽ See also this Dave Irons & Martha Stewart video.

Part 1 Prices Realized on Live Auctioneers on 7/12/18. This first auction preceded the annual PITCA Convention.

Part 2 Prices Realized on Live Auctioneers on 8/12/18.

Both auctions by Hartzell's Auction Gallery.

This auction ended on 11/13/17. Here are the Prices Realized.

The Vintage Antique Iron Sale Catalog with Prices Realized is available on LiveAuctioneers.

Selling from three private collector's and their collections. 500 Irons of excellent quality with unusual styles.