The House That Time Forgot

The House That Time Forgot

Cobblestone Too! is proud to bring its customers another fantastic sale, the best to-date in the city. Nestled in Capitol Hill, this is a massive home simply stuffed to the gills with the best for everyone. From exquisite Vintage clothing to centuries-old books to one-of-a-kind collectibles, this home has it. In no short order, this is the biggest sale of the most unique stuff since the Log Mansion sale nearly a year and a half ago.

We've uncovered artwork in the attic wrapped in papers from 1914. We've found items we've only seen once or twice in our lengthy history of business...this is a home of selective collectors that indulged in the finest and kept their home as it was for nearly a century. 

Very prominent family deeply rooted in Denver and Colorado history. Excerpt from History of Colorado, Illustrated by The State Historical & Natural History Society 1927 Printing;

Robert Yardley Force

Robert Yardley Force, one of Denver's honored pioneers who was long an active factor in municipal government, had been a resident of the city for thirty-eight years when called to his final rest. He was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania on the 15th of June, 1847, the son of Zephiniah and Rachel (Balderson) Force. His education was acquired in his native county and in the public schools of Philadelphia. He followed the profession of teaching in the Keystone state prior to coming overland to Colorado in 1867, when a young man of twenty years, and here he continued his work as an educator, becoming Denver's second teacher. Mr. Force also devoted his attention to the feed business for a time. To him likewise belonged the credit for the organization of the Denver volunteer fire department one of the branches of the city government and put fireman under pay. He became a member of the police force in 1880, when that body numbered but three men. 

Almost immediately following his arrival in Colorado, Mr. Force took an active part in political affairs. He served as constable for six years and was three times elected councilman from the second ward. He fathered many measures of importance to the community, notable among these being the bill providing for the purchase of three hundred twenty acres to be used for a city park and the bill for the erection of the city hall. He was one of the original member of the Board of Trade and a charter member of of the Chamber of Commerce. His military record covered service with the local militia company in the days of the Territorial Guards. The efforts of Mr. Force constituted an important factor in municipal welfare and advancement and in his passing the city sustained the loss of one of its most valued and respected residents. He belonged to the Society of of Friends (Quakers) and fraternally was affiliated with the Masonic Order and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His death occurred on the 9th of April, 1905, when he was in his fifty eight year of age.

Clear your calendars...you really don't want to miss this one. 

02/23/2012 - Added sale, some pics. We are just starting setup, this list and pictures will expand greatly!
02/26/2012 - Added more descriptions, added more pics. Setup continues. Video walkthrough to come shortly!
02/29/2012 - Video Walkthoughs! Please keep in mind these are rough walkthroughs and maybe updated as we continue to dig;
First Floor:  http://youtu.be/PtEHj3SP3Eg
Second Floor:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lp_WkUcnjE&feature=youtu.be 
Third Floor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-Rb93eh0s&feature=youtu.be

03/01/2012 - We made the news!! Read the story and see the pictures in the following links;
http://www.9news.com/news/photo-gallery.aspx?storyid=252982 
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/252981/346/Denvers-treasure-trove-for-sale 

You really don't want to miss this sale!



Featuring:

• Furniture
• Amazing Pieces, all wonderfully kept and pristine
• Eastlake Marble Topped Tables
• Brass Beds and Frames
• Victorola with hundreds of records
• Berkley & Cay Dresser & Vanity
• Eastlake Secretary
• 1/2 Octagon Curio
• Wingback Chairs
• Several Dining Room Tables & Chairs to Match
• LARGE Selection of Antique occasional Chairs
• A dozen or more trunks, most a century or older
• Armoires
• Desk
• Wood Trim Humpback Sofa
• Deco Beds
• 30's Dresser, Waterfall Sides
• Mirrors
• Fire Place Inserts, Galleries and Screens - many Turn of the Century
• Mattresses
• TRUNKS! A Ton of great old trunks, humback, camel trunks, bound iron trunks etc
• Cabinets and Stands
• Serpentine Record/Music Sheet Cabinet
• Turn of the Century Safe
• So Much more
• Vintage Clothing
• The likes of which may NEVER be seen again
• Clothing from the turn of the century, earlier and beyond
• Full dresses with Bustles, Victorian Gowns
• Shawls, Overcoats, Throes
• Victorian Shoes, Purses and Accessories
• Costumes and Clothing from every country; Arabic, Asian, English, Spanish etc
• Lovely Gowns, Night Clothing, Lace Dresses
• Collars, Trim
• Nurse Outfits, Aprons, Candy Striper Uniforms
• Silk Shawls
• Smoking Jackets
• Over a DOZEN furs of varying types and design, all top-notch and well kept, Mink, Moutton, Fox
• MEN'S CLOTHING!: Full Tuxedos, Tail Coats, Overcoats, Slacks, Rat-Pack Club Wear, Ties, Vests, Shoes etc
• Retro Clothing, 80's Ski Clothing
• Over 50 Hats; Men's, Women's, Feathered, Stetsons, Derbys, Top Hats, Riding Hats, Wool
• Leather, Feather, Straw, Cloth Hats
• Hat Pins, Brooches, Purses, and Accessories to Match!
• Hand Fans; Ivory and Celuloid
• LOTS Of antique eye glasses, men's and women's. Pinch nose, Gold Rimmed (10k & 14k), LOTS of old cases to match. 
• If you're a vintage clothing dealer, you NEED to be at this sale - if only to admire. 
• Artwork
• As I mentioned in the synopsis, some artwork we uncovered was wrapped and placed in the attic nearly 100 years ago - simply a stunning array of artwork in this home
• Original Oils, Water Colors, Sketches, Etchings, Charcoal - All Mediums Represented here
• Original Judge Richard Tallent Oil on Canvas - Estes Park Artist
• E.P. Green - Family Artist
• Farm Scenes, Building Scenes, Ocean Scenes
• Local Artists as well, related to the family
• Large Book Plates
• Hand Tinted Wallace Nutting Photo
• Puritan, Americana, Colonist Art Styles
• Deco and Nouveau as well
• Bronzes
• Civil War Era art
• Collectibles
• The list here will expand greatly, but here's a few highlights;
• Haviland Limoges
• Roseville
• Weller
• Wedgwood
• Metlox
• Minton
• Franciscan
• Leigware
• Homer Laughlin
• Majolica
• Griswold
• Depression Glass
• Celadon
• Pickard
• Moser
• Moriage
• Brown & Stone
• Viking Glass
• Van Briggle
• Blue Willow
• English Chintz
• Worcester
• Stangl
• Nippon/Noritake
• Royal Haeger
• McCoy
• Armani
• Crocks
• Staffordshire
• California Pottery
• Satin Glass
• Broadmoor Pottery
• Dresden
• Teplitz / Amphora
• Pie Birds
• Toothipick Holders
• Salt Cellars
• Belleek
• Murano
• Lladro
• Hall
• Candlewick
• Vaseline Glass
• Flo Blue
• Kaiser
• Carnival Glass
• Miniatures
• Hummels
• Chester
• Dorothy Thorpe
• Chamberpots
• Books
• The best book sale we've had in years
• Many Titles turn of the century or earlier
• Colorado History Books
• Military Books
• Prospecting Books
• Many First Editions, Author Signed
• Museum and Curiosity Books
• Classic masters: Dickens etc
• Children's Books, Many Early Titles
• Leatherbound, Illustrated
• Textbooks, Old and New
• National Geographics
• So Many Titles its unbelievable
• Dishes and Dishware
• Fantastic Patterns and Dish sets, many a hundred years old or more
• HUGE Limoges Dish Set, A hundred pieces or more, over a century old
• Serving Dishes, Elegant Glassware
• Pitchers, Many Old English
• Biscuit Cutters
• Asian Items
• Kimonos, Silk Robes, Textiles
• Artwork, Books - Even Modern Day Manga Comics
• Cloisonne, Vases, Tea Sets, Tea Pots
• Slipstream, Dragonware
• Holistic Medicine Tools
• Paper Goods
• Turn of the Century Postcards - Transportation, Scenery etc
• Victorian Greeting Cards, Cut Out Cards
• Daguerrotypes
• Photos, Tin Types
• Pop up Valentines
• Comics
• Stereo-opticon Cards, Dozens of them
• Prints, Book Plates, Calling Cards Etc
• Old Posters, Advertisement Posters
• Maps
• Military Items
• Uniforms, Suits, Coats
• Hats
• Shoulderboards, Pins, Patchs
• Trench Art
• Postcards
• Books
• Native American Items
• Hopi, San Juan, San Ildefonso, Acoma many Pueblos represented - many pre-1935
• Baskets and Weavings
• Books Etc
• Vintage Toys and Games
• Tin Lithos
• Old Marbles, Rare Shooter Pieces, Sulfide Marble with Animal Inside
• Toy Guns, Toy Cowboy & Indians
• Old Teddy Bears
• Metal Cast Figurines; Soldiers, Horsemen
• GI Joe
• Board Games
• Dolls, Doll Clothing, Doll House(s)
• So Much More
• Silverplate, Decor and Centerpieces
• BEAUTIFUL Old Silverplate, Quadruple Plate
• Wedding Baskets, Casters, Old and Rare Pieces
• Serving Utensils
• Heavily Decorated, Ornate Pieces
• Fraternal Organizations
• Free Mason Vestments, Books, Decor and More
• Knights of Columbus Items
• Boy Scouts, Girl Scout Items
• Swords, Scabbards Etc
• Dolls
• HUGE Selection of Dolls
• Turn of the Century Dolls to Vintage
• Bisque, Porcelain, Leather, Cloth
• Doll Houses, Doll Clothing, Cribs, Strollers etc
• Clocks and Timepieces
• Numerous old Pocketwatches, some Key Wind, Writstwatches etc
• Elgin, Waltham, Timex, Hampden etc
• Marble Mantle Clocks
• Old Silverplate Clocks
• Pocket Watches, Wrist Time Pieces
• More to come here
• Sporting Goods
• Old Knives, Ivory Handled, German and US Make
• Half a Dozen old Bikes, Schwinn, Hawthorne Etc
• Cruisers, Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes
• Old Skateboards
• Coleman Camp Stove
• Skiis, Ski Equipment
• Fishing Poles
• Camping Gear
• Sewing Notions
• Salesman Sample Sewing Machines
• Kids Sewing Machines
• Sewing Notions, Pin Cushions, Buttons and more!
• Advertising Art
• Loads of Old Tins and Boxes
• Hat Boxes
• Old Kitchen Goods, Spice Cans
• Old Denver Ads and Advertising
• Luggage: Leather Samsonite, Hat Boxes, Train Cases etc
• SIGNED Shirley Temple Memorabilia, Dolls etc
• Electronics: Old PC and PC Components, TVs, VCRs, Recorders etc
• TONS of Souvenir China; Plates, Bowls, Dishes
• Old Baby Washtubs
• TOOLS, old tools, Hand Tools
• Old Auto Memorabilia, Tire Care and Sales from the 30's 
• Hunting Paper Goods, Memorabilia 
• Shaving Items, Men's Hygiene; Old Straight Razors, Shaving Cream Brushes, Mugs and Cups, Razors from the 10's - 40's
• LOADS of Native Denver Items
• Old Canes
• Ivory Pieces
• A Turn of the Century Safe
• Fans, Vintage to New
• Knives, Cutlery Sets, Bone Handled Sets
• Small Appliances
• 48 Star Flags, Old CO Flags
• Luggage and Backpacks; Samsonite etc
• And So Much More - For one house, its incredible!!

Don't Forget - When we do an estate sale, we run special in out shop. 50% ALL Sterling Jewelry while the estate sale is going. Go and see us at our shop;

Cobblestone Too
1862 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80214