TROUSDALE TIME MACHINE HANDLED BY HANDLED
Mar 28
10am to 4pmMar 29
10am to 4pmTerms & Conditions
We can’t wait to welcome you at the sale. In the meantime, please do not email, DM, text, call, or send a raven with questions — our team is hard at work preparing and executing another fabulous Handled event. Your understanding (and good humor) are deeply appreciated.
THIS IS A TWO-DAY SALE.
The address is revealed to our subscribers at 8am via email the morning of the first day of the sale.
It is revealed publicly at 9am via our Instagram feed and on estatesales.net.
Sale hours are 10am - 4pm. Last entry is 3:30pm.
ITEMS ARE SOLD IRL (NO ONLINE SALES) ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. SOME ITEMS IN PHOTOS AND VIDEOS MAY HAVE ALREADY SOLD WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
THERE ARE NO PURSES, BAGS, BOXES, STROLLERS, PET OR BABY CARRIERS PERMITTED INSIDE,
Please inspect your treasures before you buy them. All sales are final - there are no refunds or exchanges. All purchases must be removed from the premises by 3pm each day unless otherwise arranged. Download the LUGG app to order a mover within an hour. In accordance with California law, we collect 9.75% sales tax unless a valid resale permit is presented.
We take card, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle.
We start with 20 shoppers and add in more - about five to ten at a time - depending on how the crowd fans out. Smaller rooms will permit a limited number of shoppers.
By entering the premises you acknowledge you are entering by your own accord and understand the risks involved and agree to hold Handled and homeowners harmless. You will be required to sign a release of liability waiver to enter the sale. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. NEITHER THE HOMER OWNER NOR HANDLED ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR ILLNESSES WHATSOEVER THAT ARISE FROM BEING ON THE PREMISES.
ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. PLEASE INSPECT, RESEARCH AND MEASURE PRIOR TO PURCHASE.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Buyers are responsible for removing their own purchases from the premises each day unless otherwise arranged with the owner of Handled. We are not responsible for items you purchase and forget to take with you. We cannot move or deliver furniture for you, not even to your car. We recommend downloading the LUGG app to order a mover on-demand within an hour or so. For security purposes, there is a working video camera recording transactions at the sale.
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Description & Details
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. PLEASE SEE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION FOR ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO ATTEND:
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This weekend in Beverly Hills, we are pleased to present a true time capsule—a collection that feels remarkably untouched, showcasing decades of glamorous living, just waiting to be discovered.
This is the estate sale of Bentley Morriss—a larger-than-life figure who founded Holloway House, the influential publishing house known for championing a generation of Black writers whose work was unapologetic, widely read, and pop-culturally significant. Born in Chicago in 1923, Bentley Morriss came to Los Angeles as a child and went on to live a remarkable, multifaceted life. After serving in the Coast Guard during World War II as an Armed Forces Radio announcer, he built a career in broadcasting with major networks including NBC and CBS, even announcing the Academy Awards in the early days of radio.
In 1959, he co-founded Holloway House, his Los Angeles–based publishing company that became culturally influential for championing African American writers at a time when mainstream publishing largely overlooked them. The company’s groundbreaking titles reached wide audiences and left a lasting imprint on American culture.
A longtime Beverly Hills resident, Morriss shared 72 years of marriage with his wife Sonia, raising their family while enjoying a life rich in travel, culture, and community. Known for his commanding voice,
humor, and generosity, he left
behind a legacy that bridges media, literature, and Los Angeles history.
Set inside one of Trousdale’s iconic mid-century homes, his quintessentially Hollywood Regency assortment includes:
– Statement furniture with bold lines and undeniable presence
– Layered decor and objets d'art that
defined an era
– A rich and extensive library—shelves upon shelves of incredible books
– Ladies’ and gentlemen’s fashion and accessories spanning decades
And for those who appreciate the ultimate finishing touch, there's a 1975 Mercedes Benz 450 SL Convertible—timeless, iconic, and ready for its next chapter.
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