William A. Smith, a young Plainfield auctioneer, gained a reputation for his relaxed and humorous style of auctioning, and his 1971 sale of the Cornish collection of James Campbell Lewis cemented his legacy as the go-to for high-end antiques in the Northeastern region.
Author Archives: Steve Taylor
Occasional Valley News contributor Steve Taylor frequently speaks and writes about New England agricultural history and rural life. He lives in Meriden. He can be reached at stevetaylornh@gmail.com
