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The Jones Collection "Premier" This auction is exciting as it has some of the most treasured Scottie dog collectables from Van and Margie Jones who were known to collect the most desirable and unique porcelains from the famous porcelain houses of Europe. This auction also includes a few outstanding bronze pieces and artwork. Many did not know the vast expanse and variety of exceptional pieces in their collection. Now is your chance to get a rare and hard to find addition to your Scotti collection! “The Jones Collection” is presented for auction by the collaborative team effort of Linda Bassett, Wayne Kompare, Kathy & Marty Rose and Margie's' Niece Cathy Lawhorn. For many years Van and Margie Jones independently ran “STARS”, Scottish Terrier Area Rescue Service in the Cincinnati, Ohio region. The healthy and family-friendly Scotties were lovingly placed in carefully vetted forever homes; the unadoptable elderly and those with physical or social adjustment issues became part of the Jones family in their own home. Their love of Scotties extended to avidly collecting all things Scottie, from tchotchkes to the finest bronzes and porcelain figurines. They were founding members of the original “Wee Scots” Scottie dog memorabilia collectors’ group and attended every annual convention held plus those held by successor organizers over the 38-year history of the national gatherings. They worked tirelessly to ensure not just the fun at the conventions but the educational aspects by willingly sharing their knowledge of Scottie collectibles, the origin, artists, manufacturers, and production methods. For years Van cornered the top-end Scottie collectible market in Cincinnati. He had developed great rapport with the antique dealers and the best auction houses. Van was very generous in not only his knowledge of the many collectibles but he would often acquire duplicates or triplicates just so he could pass them on to a fellow Scottie collector. His love for his Scotties and Scottie friends was endless. Van passed away in 2021 and now Margie knows it is time to put their wonderful collection back out into the Scottie collecting world. We hope you find something to add to your collection!