“Down Memory Lane Estate Sales” in Coosada, Al.

We are happy to be conducting the sale in Coosada for the late Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff was retired from the Navy and was employed by the late Jim Wilson construction company. They loved collecting items from historical places and from around the world. Both of them were great Alabama fans as you will see from many of the items in the home, and other items that Mr. Ratliff got from the train station in Montgomery and other historical places. Below are just a few of the many items that will be in the sale, just too many to mention, so plan on spending some time exploring all the unusual and great items.

We will be having the sale on a Thursday, October the 29th and Friday, October 30th because of Halloween being on our regular Saturday days. We didn’t want people to be on the road running into witches on Halloween day. So mark your calendars for Thursday and Friday.

There is a small bookcase, desk with desk chair, 2 drawer filing cabinet, brown and blue strip couch with end tables, a beautiful player piano and guess what 2 cabinets full of the rolls of beautiful music, a large piano upholstered piano stool, curio cabinet with lots of collectible items, 2 chairs with upholstered seats and wicker backs and sides, brass and metal umbrella stand, MC coffee table, another long table with carving, one large mirror in gold frame with beveled glass, 2 beautiful MC lamps with marble in white, beautiful brass teapot lamp, Tiffany like table lamps and 2 60’s style floor lamp, round end table with glass top, office supplies with desk, white and brass day bed with beautiful white comforter, hand embroidered pillow cases that have butter flies and birds, along with decorative pillows, old antique oak dresser with mirror and glass knobs (bottom drawer needs a strip of wood to hold bottom drawer), has 2 hats with ribbons, in master bedroom is a walnut bed with mattress and box springs, 2 matching end tables with drawers, a large dresser that matches bedroom suite with large mirror, two on each side and several drawers, chest with lots of drawers and door and the door has a oval mirror, mahogany vanity bench with green upholstery, cream colored lounger, in other bedroom is a black Queen size bed with mattress and box springs, 2 matching end tables, matching chest, has small table with chair, another curio cabinet, large mirror with black stripe, black dining table with tall chairs, large China cabinet with lights, sofa table with drawers and has wheels, den/bar room has 4 leather chairs with rollers, bookcase, brass bottom with marble top table, mahogany 2 tier table, has iron stove heater (not for sale), but has fireplace tools cast iron tea pot, cast iron bucket, lots of Alabama bar glasses, other bar items, decorative, brass wine openers, pool table lamp in colored glass, bamboo screen, black leather chair with black foot stool, books, lots of collectible art, statues, in den there is blueing green sectional sofa, 2 brown leather recliners, round coffee table, more fireplace tools, 60’s 3 globe floor lamp in brass, plant stand, end tables, in glass wall cabinet are huge mouse collections in brass porcelain, China, glass, along with a large plate collection.

In kitchen are 2 sets of China, lots of crystal, stainless pots and pans, iron skillets, portable mixer, food chopper, pan cake machine, Tupperware, Corning ware, Pyrex bowls, measuring cups, punch bowl and cups, kitchen utensils, pink glassware, toaster, crock pits, monkey wood salad bowl with bowls, Keurig red coffee pot, 60’s canister set with flowers, ice cream soda glasses, 60’s avocado green dishes, cake plate, plastic containers, large Pyrex bowls for casseroles, cook books, red bowl with matching candle holders, cleaning supplies, stand up freezer, glass plates, tin tea pot, prestressed trays, deep fryer, toaster oven, pizza pan, cookie jars, 60’s corn pitcher, bowls, cookie jar, chopping block with pewter mouse in them, another mouse chopping block, stoneware, chopper, knives in wood holder, juicer, set of beautiful black and white China, electric knife.

Lots of clothing, purses, shoes, costume jewelry with standup jewelry box. Also so many linens including bed comforter sets, quilts, crochet throws, table cloths, towels, hand towels, bath rugs, sheet sets, pillows, aprons. Also kerosene lantern, set of topaz glasses, carnival glass, T.V., black TV stand with doors, c.d’s, radio, wall clocks, brass hanging bells, vacuum cleaner, lots of Disney World items, collectible cups and saucers, music boxes, wooden stools, gambling fund jar, other jugs, cast iron mouse book ends, board games, cards, metal signs, Wizard of Oz signed and dated picture, hanging stained glass items, brass butterfly wall hangings, silver plated tea service, beer steins, and to top it off is a beautiful barber chair in black leather, metal foot rest, in excellent condition.

Outdoor items include flower pots, metal stands, bird houses, pellet BBQ grill, Mickey and Minnie water fountain, doors, wreaths, large collection of Christmas statues, (he was noted for the Christmas tour each year, which he was on TV), Christmas trees, bows, Christmas tree decorations, tree lights, ladders, manager scene, metal bicycle with pots, riding bicycle (needs tires), wind chimes, metal bench by pool, metal and wood bench on porch, cement bench, yard tools, electric blower, 2 vices, metal cabinet, nails, bolts, hammers, paint, rocking chair, metal animals statues, scales, flashlights, extension cords, planner,drill, drill bits, welding rods, metal fencing, milk cans, large wood work table, electric saw, rolls of wire, electric saws, 2 chandeliers, outdoor chair cushions, folding work table, metal chairs, card tables, tackle box fishing rods. As I said, just too much to mention. Just come and plan to stay for awhile. The house is also for sale. If you are interested, I will be happy to take your name and number and pass it on to the daughter. Hope to see all of you there.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me,Betty Whatley at: 334-462-1992. Please share with your friends on Facebook, Church and work friends. Look for us at our last sale for the year in Montgomery in the Dalarida area.