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EARLYBIRD | Christmas in July: The Balian House

estate sale | 3 day sale | sale is over

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The address for this sale in Altadena, CA 91001 will no longer be shown since it has already ended.

Dates

Fri

Jul 12

7am to 2pm

2019

Sat

Jul 13

7am to 2pm

2019

Sun

Jul 14

7am to 2pm

2019

Terms: All stock available on a “first come, first served” basis. We do not allow holds, exchanges, returns, or refunds. We do not give out numbers or post a sign-up sheet for our sales. All stock is priced as marked and offered as found. This event is open to the public. Please be prepared to remove your purchases before the close of the sale. We accept credit card and cash, but not checks. All sales are subject to 9.5% sales tax. Buyers submitting a legitimate Sales and Use Tax Permit (a.k.a. “Seller’s Permit”) or Tax Exempt Certificate are exempt from California sales tax. We ask that no large purses, totes or backpacks be brought to the sale site. Shopping bags are provided.

Earlybird Liquidation

Company Website

(626) 791-9600

Hello, Earlybird!

Hughes is beyond excited that our onsite division, Earlybird Liquidation, is hosting the fabulous estate sale of the famed Balian Mansion in Altadena, CA, this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 12-14, 2019. Open to the public, come shop from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm each day.

This 1922 Mediterranean-style mansion is a true landmark in the San Gabriel Valley. The Balian Family owned and operated Balian Ice Cream, the company that supplied Los Angeles Unified Public Schools, and many local grocers, with ice cream for decades. If you grew up in Los Angeles over the last 50 years, chances are you’ve enjoyed many of their classic ice cream treats.

However, the real excitement around this estate is that every Christmas since 1955 the Balian Family has been lighting up their mansion with thousand of colored lights, nativity scenes, Santa Claus, reindeer, elves, and loads more Christmas themed displays. The festive atmosphere drew thousands of families, pushcart vendors, strolling carolers, fun photo ops, and a general sense of community and holiday cheer. For kids growing up in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, visiting the Balian Mansion, along with a drive up Christmas Tree Lane, was the center point of many family’s holiday traditions.

The Balian Estate Sale includes the lovely furnishings and European decorative arts the Balian Family furnished their home with, as well as many of the Christmas and holiday decorations they’ve adorned their mansion with over the years.

You do not want to miss this sale! Come shop and take home a true piece of Los Angeles history.

Some highlights include:

French Style Furniture

Mid Century Glasswares

Crystal Chandeliers

Large Rugs

Capodimonte Decorative Pieces

Vintage Clothing

Beautiful Pedestals

Iconic Balian Christmas Decorations

Clocks

Mirrors