An Eclectic Collection of Fine and Rare Antiques
Sale Starts
Aug 16
7amSale Ends
Aug 23
1pmTerms & Conditions
Condition of Items: All items are being sold "As-Is, Where-Is" with no warranty being expressed or implied by the Auction Company or the Seller.
Removal: A Scheduled Pick Up Will Take Place On Monday, August 24th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the 7003 Balmoral Dr., Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Any items not removed within this time frame will be forfeited by the Buyer, may be resold, and any cost of removal, deficiency, or loss may be charged to the Buyer. Your stamped paid receipt must be shown to checkout supervision prior to removal. Although checkout supervision will be provided, the auction company and sellers are not liable for lost or stolen items purchased at the sale. Buyers are responsible for all risk of loss, property damage, personal injury caused by removal, and all costs of removal of items/lots purchased. Moving & loading services contracted with any rigging or moving company are independent of the Auctioneer, and the Auctioneer shall be held harmless from any claims arising between the buyer and said company.
*If not known by Auction Company, Auctioneer reserves the right to request payment by certified funds, wire transfer or secure transfer through our Earnnest Portal.
Shipping: Shipping will be available for small items in-house through Shipping Saint. Large items will be shipped using More Than Mail, Pak Mail or Similar. All costs associated with shipping, including boxes, materials, and handling, will be paid by the Buyer. A $5 handling fee is added to all invoices requesting shipping. For questions regarding shipping, contact the Auctioneer prior to the closing day of the auction. We cannot ship with an outside shipping label being sent to the shipping department. Any invoice total of $500.00 or more will also be shipped with and adult signature required. The items will be packed, and then an invoice will be sent for payment through Shipping Saint. If damage does occur, we insure every package. All claims will need to be filed through Shipping Saint or the Outside Shipping Company.
NOTE: While information contained in the brochure and other advertising has been deemed reliable, neither the auction company, seller nor publisher shall be liable for any errors or for the correctness of descriptions. All purchases are made "As-Is, Where-Is" based entirely on the personal inspection and or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.
Condition of Items: All items in this auction are being sold "As-Is" and "Where-Is" with no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the items during the designated inspection period and to bid accordingly. Neither the auction company nor the seller makes any representations or guarantees regarding the condition, functionality, or accuracy of the descriptions of the items being sold. All sales are final under Indiana law, and by participating in this auction, bidders acknowledge and agree to these terms.
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Steffen Group
Description & Details
An Eclectic Collection of Fine and Rare Antiques
The Skip Handy Estate
Online Bidding Open August 16th - August 23rd - First Item Ending at 1:00 PM
Owner: The Estate of Skip Handy - Sherill Handy, Seller | Sale Manager: Brandon Steffen & Patrick Carter | Contact: 260-426-0633
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
INSPECTION LOCATION: 7003 Balmoral Dr. | Fort Wayne , IN 46804
INSPECTION DATES: We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.
Dates and Times:
Sunday, August 16th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.
Step Inside One of the Most Eclectic Antique Collections to Come to Auction this Year
Online Bidding
The auction will be held online at steffengrp.com through the HiBid Bidding Platform. The preview and pickup location is 7003 Balmoral Dr. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.
Auction Inspection
Inspection Location: 7003 Balmoral Dr. | Fort Wayne , IN 46804
We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.
Dates and Times:
Sunday, August 16th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.
Fine Antique and Modern Furniture including Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Ladies French Writing Desk
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Set of (4) Herman Miller LCW Chairs
Henredon Sofa
Oak Dining Room Suite including Dining Table, (8) Chairs, Sideboard & Hutch
Windsor Style Dining Table with (6) Chairs
Vintage Drexel Heritage Bedroom Suite including Full Size Bed, Dresser & Night Stand
Mahogany Georgian Chest
Burled Walnut Dresser
Cherry Dresser
Lane Cedar Chest
Modern Wicker Dresser
Numerous Antique Display Cabinets
Small Antique Display Cabinet
Display Cabinets
Book Shelves
Wonderful Wing Back Chairs
Occasional Chairs
Child's Ornate Side Chair
Ornate Carved Oak Wall Shelves
Fern Stands
Mirrored Credenza
Modern Furniture
Highback Writing Desk w/ Hutch.
Musical Instruments and Music Boxes
Early 19th Century W.P. Emerson Square Grand Piano
Victorian Square Piano
Schumann Baby Grand Piano
Early Victorian Pump Organ
Early Musical Instruments
Early German Koch Accordion
Vintage Swiss Thorens Cylinder Music Box – 6 Songs, 41 Teeth
Vintage Swiss Thorens Disc Music Box – 11" Disc, 41 Teeth, Including (8) Discs
Antiques, Clocks, Sterling & Fine Collectibles
Early Gorman & Co. Firefighters Foot Bellows Horn Alarm
Early English Fireman's Signaling Horn with Wood Base & Brass Trumpet
National Brass Antique Candy Store Cash Register
Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set – Old Master Pattern
(2) 19th Century French Articulated Mannequins (Female & Male)
70+ Orient & Flume Paperweights
Moretti Paperweights
Fine Crystal
Crystal Decanters
Crystal Rye Decanters
Glass Hurricane Vases
Large Collection of Hand-Blown Glass Canes
Vintage Brass Indian Shoe Shine Kit with Bottles
Antique Brass Postal Mailboxes
Antique Brass Mailboxes from a DeKalb County Post Office
Large Very Ornate Antique German Regulator Clock
Large German Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Hentschel Clock Company Grandfather Clock
Early Mantel & Wall Clocks
Anniversary Clocks
Imperial Lancini Vintage Italian Clock & Candlestick Set
Early Italian Brass & Wood Water Clock
Wildlife, Taxidermy, Asian & Ethnographic Collections
Taxidermy Cobra Snake
Life-Sized Stuffed Animal Dogs
Black Bear Shoulder Mount
Catalina Goat Shoulder Mount
Rattlesnake Mount
Large Collection of Skulls & Horns
Numerous Skulls & Antlers
Large Turtle Shell
Sea Turtle Shell
Exceptional Collection of Hand-Carved Birds
Pair of John Fairfield Hand-Carved Quail
Tom Taber / John Fairfield Hand-Carved Beaver
(2) Tom Taber / John Fairfield Hand-Carved Geese
Tom Taber / John Fairfield Hand-Carved Wren
Large Collection of African Art & Memorabilia
Carved Wood African Masks
3-Piece Hand-Carved Kenya Giraffe & Zebra Set
Indian Heads & Native American Items
Antique Ceremonial Swords
Ceremonial Drum
Early Sitting Buddha
Brown Glazed Buddha Head
Large Japanese Wooden Statue
Vintage Japanese Kimono Robe
Oriental Figurines
Asian Décor
Early Asian Dressing Screens
Numerous Early Dressing Screens
Large Oriental Flower Pots
Pair of Large Brass Cranes
Large Brass Pelicans
Large Brass Stags
Italian Brass Duck
(2) Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Chinoiserie Foo Dog Figurines
Every Auction Tells a Story - The Extraordinary Collection of Skip Handy
Some auctions are about selling antiques. This auction is about celebrating a lifetime of collecting.
When Pat and I first walked through Skip Handy's home, it quickly became apparent that this was no ordinary collection. Everywhere you looked was another conversation piece—another object with history, character, and a story behind it. Skip didn't collect because something was valuable; he collected because he appreciated craftsmanship, beauty, and the stories that each piece carried with it.
Skip had an incredible eye. He could walk through an antique shop, an estate sale, or even a neighborhood garage sale and see something that everyone else had overlooked. He loved bringing forgotten treasures back to life and surrounding himself with objects that reflected history, art, and exceptional design. His home wasn't decorated—it was curated over a lifetime.
As you browse this auction, you'll quickly realize there isn't just one theme. That's what makes it so much fun. One lot may feature an impressive bear mount, while the next includes candlesticks believed to date to the late 1700s and to have originated from one of Boston's historic cathedrals. You'll discover an outstanding collection of Orient & Flume art glass paperweights, beautiful early stained-glass windows, original artwork, quality furnishings, and an extraordinary silver service engraved for the infamous Judge Hanna of Boston, a well-known criminal lawyer of the late nineteenth century. Every room, every shelf, and every display offered another remarkable discovery.
But perhaps the most interesting part of this auction isn't the antiques themselves—it's the man who collected them.
Skip lived a fascinating life, serving as an educator, businessman, administrator, and community leader. Those who knew him remember his generosity, his warm smile, and his unmistakable sense of style. He loved decorating homes, admired classic automobiles, and had a special place in his heart for animals. His dogs were part of the family, and in true Skip fashion, he even had a pet skunk named Flower. Somehow, that story seems to fit perfectly with a man whose life was anything but ordinary.
At The Steffen Group, we often say that Every Auction Tells a Story. I can't think of a collection that better represents that idea than this one. Every item in this auction has a history. Some belonged to remarkable people. Some came from remarkable places. Others simply caught the eye of a man who knew quality when he saw it.
Now it's time for those stories to continue.
We are honored that Skip's family entrusted The Steffen Group with presenting this extraordinary collection, and we invite you to take your time, explore every lot, and perhaps discover a piece whose story becomes part of your own.
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