“DOWN MEMORY LANE ESTATE SALES” Back In The Beautiful City Of Auburn

estate sale | 2 day sale | 4 days away
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Dates
Fri
May 1
9am to 4pm
Sat
May 2
9am to 4pm
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Terms & Conditions

We accept, Cash, Credit Card or Check with personal information. We collect Sales Tax on items as required by the State of Alabama. If Credit Card is used, it will be 3% charge.
There will be holding tables for you to place your items on. When you have finished shopping, the employee will write your items up and you will bring your invoice to the check out counter to pay.
For any big items the clerk will write you up and mark your items sold. You will then bring the invoice with you to check out counter.
We will be collecting taxes on all items. If you have a tax number, we need a copy of it. We cannot just accept a number and it has to be an updated copy.
Prices are marked on the items, and the Clerk will be happy to mark your items SOLD and write your invoice up. The Clerk will be in the room or standing close by. If it is for a large item, tell her what item you want and they will mark your item sold with your last name and write it up for you. You will not be allowed to mark your own . We feel that we have studied, cleaned items and priced them fairly, so don’t ask the Clerk if we will take less. This is not a YARD SALE! Also do not be making comments that items are to high or to low. That makes customers feel uneasy. If you think they are to high, then don’t buy them and put the item back where it was. If you have a question, please ask Betty Whatley. (owner) and I will be happy to answer your question.
Please bring someone to help you load, because we do not have anyone to load items. We do have someone to help you load small items, but we expect you to tip him, because he does not get paid. Bring the appropriate tools to take washer and dryer loose and refrigerator and equipment like this. If you need a large item delivered, I will be happy to give you a name for you to call to deliver your item.
We ARE NOT responsible for any accidents nor are the owners. You enter at your own risk. “Step Downs and Step UPS” will be marked so you will know to take your time. We do have a few bags, but we recommend that you bring your own boxes and bags. When those run out (which they usually do the first hour), then we don’t have anymore.
We have the right to refuse sale of items to any customer at any time.
Items have to be picked up by sale end on Saturday, unless other provisions have been made by Betty Whatley (Owner of estate sale).
Due to the large amount of items, value of them, we will have someone in regular clothing watching so be careful before you steal, because you will be arrested. Cameras are also in the home.
Do Not Block Anyone’s Drive or Mailbox , or you will be asked to move or either towed.
We are not Responsible for any accidents. You enter at your own risk.
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Down Memory Lane Estate Sales

Description & Details

We are so happy and honored to be having the estate sale for two great artists, Conrad and Janice Koenig Ross. They were two well known artists, Mr. Ross an art Professor at Auburn and Mrs. Ross a Professor at Tuskegee Institute. Both lived in the Auburn home where the estate sale will be held, over 50 years. Some of their pieces will be exhibited in the home at the estate sale. Both were great landscape artists, but were different in their art. Please read the note that will be in the pictures that will tell you more about both artists. Both were loved by their students and the community. When you see some of the items in this home you will realize how much they loved teaching art, drawing, and the country’s they traveled. They have several,items from country’s they traveled that show what art meant to them.

listed below are just a few of the many items that will be in the sale.

KITCHEN: There are several pots and pans, baking sheets, knives, kitchen utilities, baking loaf pans, cast iron skillets, roasting pans, Pyrex bowls, Tupperware, plastic containers, jars with lids that look like Lance jars, hand mixer, large microwave, small microwave, coffee pot, blender, wooden bread box, metal bread box, tumblers, coffee cups, crystal bowls, plastic bowls, strainers, dish towels, refrigerator with top freezer, ice maker.

LIVING ROOM: A modern gray couch with washable fabric, 2 chests with lots of drawers, drop leaf table, war trunk, cedar chest, 2 beautiful green wing back chairs, floor lamp, 3 tier end tables, one small end table, 60’s star mirror, live plant with stand, lots of art work, candle holders, fire utensils, log holder, Karastan rug in beautiful colors, great shape, 3 gorgeous oriental wall hangings with pearl like figurines, a solid wood coffee table, great for playing cards, doing puzzles.

DEN: A couch by Norway in beautiful cream color background with rose and blue designs! 2 Bamboo book cases with lots of shelves, large flat screen TV, TV stand, small mahogany desk, white bookcase, area rug, coffee table, floor lamp, other lamps, on other side of den are the two large oil canvas by Conrad and Janice K. Ross gorgeous art pieces, 2 white cabinets with lots of drawers and shelves, 2 of 4 upholestered chairs in green and white animal print, toys, dolls are in those cabinets, doll bodies, doll heads, beautiful crystal and pottery, 2 antique table clocks, area rug,

MASTER BEDROOM: Twin bed with white tufted headboard with metal frame, gold twin bedspread with pillow, decorative pillows, beige throw, chest with 6 drawers, large black and gold mirror, large desk with chair, 3 wicker wall hangings, one white end table and one Oak Mission end table, beautiful throw rug in beautiful greens and rose, two lamps, accessories.

MASTER BATH: Bath rugs, white cabinet, bath accessories, green and white towels, green towels, 2 pictures of swans.

FRONT BEDROOM: Two twin beds, hand painted in Irish blue, has mattress and box springs with each bed, has black Windsor rocking chair, 4 drawer walnut wood chest between the beds, 2 beautiful crystal blue table lamps with marble bases, on book shelves in bedroom are books, vases, VICTORIAN figurines, pottery, doilies, on one bed js a white bedspread and on the other is a quilt with round circles in soft colors, beautiful decorative pillows, hand painted blue bench like with shelves,

DINING ROOM: in 2 built in corner cabinets are stem crystal, crystal vases, pottery, figurines, crystal bowls, white cups and saucers with white teapot, blue cups, mahogany table with leaf, walnut buffet with carved top, oak sofa table that has a lamp sitting on it with a crystal horn with grapes in it, plant stand with marble top, small antique cabinet with glass doors, 2 lamps on buffet, crochet runner, in middle of table is a gorgeous flower arrangement in greens, rise, blue and white flowers in brass pot, fine China with rose colored flowers, green and blue petals, cobalt blue tall wine/champagne glasses, light blue Fostoria glasses, stainless tableware, crystal butter dish, Waterford salt and pepper shakers, salt dishes, table runner.

HALLWAY: Sitting in the hallway is a lovely bench with brown upholstery with 3 drawers, a white book case with books.

LAUNDRY ROOM: A lot of house cleaning products, mops, sweeper, clothes pins, iron, ironing board, Maytag dryer, LG front loader washing machine, both in excellent condition, small oak table with lots of cook books, live plants, small tools.

FRONT PORCH: Two wood rockers with cushions, table, ferns, throw, pillows, hydrangeas, throw rugs, another house plant.

ART STUDIO: Lots of tables, cabinets, cameras, bubble gum machines with games, art brushes, oil and pastel paints, art books, games, cards, cots, storage bins, art lights, more table lamps, pucture frames, canvas material. Just too much to mention. Please look at the pictures to see part of what is in the studio.

MISCELLEANOUS ITEMS: There is costume jewelry, lots of sheet sets, bed pillows, blankets, towel sets, men and women’s clothes, women and men’s shoes, Vintage hats, purses, health products, curling rod, perfume bottles, men’s cologne, C.D’s, records, VCR, cassettes, movies, office supplies, stuffed animals, Vintage games, card games. There again too much to mention!

If you are into unusual items, collectibles, great art, items from different country’s, handmade items, greatest books I have ever seen, then this is one sale that you din’t want to miss. You would have to be here to see and believe what is in the home.

The home is also for sale by the realtor Tori Beth Thompson, Phone number is: 334-524-0422. The home is a beautiful home on Wright Mill Road, Auburn, Al. , with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, one with walk in shower, beautiful tile work, kitchen with lots of cabinets, dining room, den, large living room, large office, laundry room with room next door for storage. Double doors leading out to back deck leading you to an amazing art studio, brick patio. Coming into the front is a large porch with front porch swing, railings and also a handicap ramp. If you would like to live in the great City of Auburn, be close to the Auburn campus and close to the Auburn Middle school, this is one home you should call Tori about.

If you have any questions concerning the sale, please feel free to contact me, Betty Whatley at: 334-462-1992. Please share with your Church friends, Facebook friends and especially people who paint or love art. Hope to see all of you there. This is one sale you don’t want to miss. The ride to Auburn would be worth it.

I would like to thank the people at the City of Auburn for being so friendly and helpful for helping me get what I needed to conduct this sale. I really appreciate you.


Just two of the beautiful oil paintings on canvas, Conrad Ross on the left and Janice K. Ross on right.Tag of picture description and how you can acquire the art, plus more.The sweet portraits oil on canvas, paired by Janice K. Ross. of the d available, but this oney Oil painting by Conrad Ross.Sale PictureOil painting by Janice K. Ross.  The colors are beautiful in this picture.Pat attention to the cat’s eyes. Sale PictureClose-up of the two large art pieces.Beautiful brownish platter on stand on a gorgeous drop leaf table.Sale Picture3 oriental wall hanging in beautiful colors with pearl like designs. Sale PictureMahogany 3 drawer chest by Dixie. Excellent condition.Oak cedar chest by fireplace.  Excellent condition.Set of gold bells hanging from fireplace.60’s star mirror, with beautiful handmade pottery.  A lot of handmade pottery, some signed.A old wood trunk.  There was an Army canvas tote in it.  Was probably used while in the military.Gray modern couch with washable material.  In excellent condition, large solid wood coffee table.  Great table to play cards on.  Believe you me, they have plenty of them.Sale PictureAs you can see, there are two Karastan rugs.  Beautiful colors and in excellent condition for their age.  Hard to find rugs like that now.Another view of mantle with the lights and candles.Full view with firewood and tools for starting a fire.Beautiful tray with glass and handles.  Gorgeous birds in beautiful colors.  Sitting in the tray is a lovely teapot with tray , creamer and sugar dish.A large basket sitting by the fireplace.  There are several baskets available.This is one of two green wing back chairs.  Has one of 4 pillows with different type birds in gorgeous colors.Sitting between the chairs are a mahogany chest with several accessories and beautiful  lamps.  One is sitting on unusual  3 tier end tables.Close-up of the wing back chair with one of the birds.One of 2 pictures from Italy.  Signed on back.A view of the dining room in all her glory.  Sitting in the background is a walnut antique buffet with carved top.  Sitting on top are two globe lamps .Close-up of the centerpiece in middle of table with crystal candlesticks, and fine China.  Has a pair of Waterford salt and pepper shakers.Sitting at the end of the plates are cobalt blue wine/champagne glasses and light blue Fostoria glasses. Corner built in cabinet loaded with several sets of crystal glasses, pewter, crystal bowls.Sale PictureAnother picture of table and has 4 cane back, newly upholstered  seats in blue and beige.Tray on twin bed with blue candles ,books and beautiful bed to ring for your husband (ha) or housekeeper.  Has lovely teapot for your tea.  Sitting above a guilt with circles.Sitting on top of an antique 4 drawer chest in walnut are two gorgeous blue crystal, marble at bottom.  Also a hand crotchet doily.A hand painted chest, hanging above is a white window frame with wreath.A live plant-in pot, just a few of them that their daughter is so good about growing.Gold mirror with rosettes in dining room.Close-up of newly upholstered chairs. Some items in the other corner cabinet.Sale PictureClose-up of Karastan rug in dining room. Showing the cane back of the dining chairs.The legs on the table.  This table has a center leaf and pad to put on table.Some of the books on shelves in front bedroom.More along with some of the pottery.Sale PictureA handmade bench in blue or can be hung on the wall. Has shelves in it.One of the twin bed, hand painted in Irish blue, comes with the mattress and box springs.  On dude of bed js a young lady in blue with her gown. Above each  bed are pictures with birds. Both beds also have throws .The walnut chest with the blue crystal lamps, I was telling you about.The other twin bed painted in Irish blue with a quilt spread with green throw and decorative pillows.Book shelf in den with pottery and other items.Sale PictureThe twin bed in other bedroom with white tufted headboard and black metal frame.  No box springs required.  Has a white end table and oak mission end table.Gorgeous picture with the Southern cotton fields.  Beautiful scenery and reminds me of the country.  Good place to be.Just a few of the Vintage hats, purses and clothes.A great selection of shoes.More shoes, mostly women in this stack.Just a few of the linens that are here, towels, sheets, sheet sets, blankets, dish towels, so many.Two beautiful pictures of swans in master bath.White cabinet in master bath with drawer and bottom shelf.Some of the medical items available.Towels, artificial plant and on sink are two Vintage perfume bottles.Picture of the shower with glass doors in master bath.  Sale PictureChest with lots of drawers with gold and black mirror.A pair of heavy metal weights scales.2 small fold up steps.More clothes, and hats, fur pieces in master bedroom.Sweet colt with mama in beautiful colors.Just 1 of the upholstered chairs.  It is 4 of them. Beautiful crewel like rug in gold, green and dark rose.Full view of the bed.Sale PictureOne of the items from Africa.  Beautiful hand work.More purses, necklace from Africa.  Must see to appreciate.Several Christmas items.Gorgeous piece of sewen fabric in bright colors.Another piece of gorgeous fabric in the most beautiful colors.Some more handmade items from Africa.This is just a few and I mean few of the books.  I will not have a description under each one, but please pay attention to them.  Books from different country’s , children’s books, all kind of art books, great authors, picture books.More scarves, jewelry and bags from Africa.Oak desk with several drawers, with chair.  More Vintage Christmas items.Sale PictureCombination locks with a note with the codes.Sale PictureSale PictureTv in office and a larger TV in den.  Both flat screens.Several desks made out of work horses with lots of office supplies, and desk chairs.  Listen all you school kids and college students , this is the place to shop for supplies.More office supplies.Sale PictureSale PictureAnother live plant by the daughter.Sale PictureSale PictureMore desks, supplies.A lot of bookcases, cabinets, cabinets with rollers.A lot of supplies in the laundry room.A Maytag dryer.Sale PictureA LG front load washer.  Both are in excellent condition.Close-up of washer.Just a few hand tools, supplies, nails, screws in laundry room.If you come to the sale, it’s raining (much needed), and don’t  have a umbrella, we certainly have one for you.Along with other books, there are several cook books sitting in a small solid oak table.Another live plant.Sale PictureThere are two horns/bugles in their cases available.  We should also have a drum set that the son is bringing.  Now all we need is a singer.Sale PictureSale PictureSome beautiful, colorful pottery, along with a cake stand, 60’s pitcher with glasses that have different fruit patterns.Sale PictureThe case kne if the horns are in.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureThe beautiful,oil painting of flowers by Janice K. Ross.Sale PictureSale PictureJust a few of the older toys available.Sale PictureOne of the cabinets in den with radio, games and other accessories.White bookcase with items.Items on white cabinet.In other cabinet are doll heads, Barbie dolls.Sale PictureSale PictureChatty Cathy is on cabinet with candle holders, clothes.Sale PictureBeautiful metal wall hanging with green leaves.Table full of different vases in different sizes.  Easy to decoupage, use to take  flowers to shut ins.Sale PictureSale PictureTin plates  in different colors.The pirch swing has several throw pillows and throw.  Sorry the swing goes with the sale of the house, but you are welcome to sit in it and enjoy.Gas cans, seats, back packs, water hose outside.Folding chairs in their covers.Large black thrash cans, folding chairs, wheel carrier.Another folding chair.A fire pit to sit by or roast marsmellows. What you are seeing is art supplies, cots to rest on, tables, cabinets, easels, all type of brushes and paint.  Must see to appreciate.Art lights, picture frames, lamps, etc.The folding chair with the owners paint jackets.Sale PictureA newly painted green ice cream parlor table with 4 chairs.Sale PictureRound barrel with wood to make frames.In the art room is a large roll of canvas, boxes of canvas.Just a few of the paints.Cabinet to hold canvas.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureFloor lampChemicals used  in art.Spray paint.Red couch to sit and get comfortable while watching someone paint.  Well that is what I would use it for.  You might have another idea.This is just a few of the many Vintage games available.  Also sets of checkers and all kind of playing cards.More games.  Also a little if sewing items, Vintage patterns.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureA shelf full of different cameras, cases. Mi’m sure some were used to take pictures from their travels and pictures of things they painted.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureBig metal fan.Tops to bubble gum machines.These are great conversation pieces, bubble gum machine with games.  Used in bars, restaurants and yes even in your game room.  A good way to make money and have fun at the same time.Bottom of them.Sale PictureMore Vintage toys.Sale PictureTools and baskets.Sale PictureA lot of cleaning chemicals and other.Sale PictureSome made frames.The ShopCfaft radial saw he used to make frames as well as other items.Sale PictureSale PictureWreaths and yard tools.Sale PictureExtenion cords, more tools and frames.Name of company giving the Estate Sale.Shutters large and small.Sale PictureSale PictureTable and chairs with umbrella.   Has matching foot stools.Sale PictureYard tools.  Also have a large tin wash tub.Sale PictureSale PictureOne of Conrad’s art pieces.Please read and you will understand them and their great art. A lot of students, friends and community were very privileged to have known them and to be able to enjoy their art.Refrigerator with freezer top and ice maker.Sale PictureThe side of the yard.The patio on the side of the house.Side at back of yard.Sale PictureThe grass in the raised flower bed.More art tools.The back deck of the house.Sale PictureThe other side of art studio.Inside the art studio with great light.Sale PictureSale PictureLooking out the window from studio to yard.Sale PictureThe oriental wall hangings.Sale Picture

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