Estate Sale of Don Briggs, a Lafayette Legend

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The address for this sale in Lafayette, LA 70508 will no longer be shown since it has already ended.
Dates
Thu
Aug 10
10am to 4pm
2023
Fri
Aug 11
10am to 4pm
2023
Sat
Aug 12
9am to 12pm
2023

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TWE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.
You are responsible for moving and loading your purchases. We will assist if possible and can provide names and numbers of movers. We accept cash, regional checks, credit cards over a $100 as well as Zelle.
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This  is the estate sale of Donald Briggs, a Louisiana legend. After having a successful career as an oilman, in 1992 he was instrumental in founding   Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA). For the next thirty Mr. Briggs dedicated himself to serving this oil and gas industry trade association,  first as the president and then president emeritus.

Mr. Briggs estate is filled with many beautiful items  purchased during his world travels, and this  sale reflected his many interest including art, books, antiques, cooking, hunting, and just fine gracious things. 

Why not take a moment to scroll through the pictures and view the video?  More pictures will be added daily and if you receive our personal email informational letter, you will receive all information about this sale including address three days before the sale.  To receive our personal informational letter go to www.cockrellestatesales.com and click on "Sign Me Up". 

Sale PictureFine made in Italy Tiffany clock with glass front pedestal stand with intricate floral marquetry. Chimes--check out my Facebook page Cheryl Cockrell Estate Sales to see video of clock when chiming--MAGNIFICENTGlass front Tiffany marquetry stand that matches clock.. Both parts are made in ItalySale PictureSale PictureSale PictureAntique Ansonia key wound school house clock that chimes and keeps timeAntique “Mercury Stick Barometer" --RareAntique coat rack with antique stick barometerbeautiful dining table and six chairs --Do you see the wooden Swan decoy?one of two French style bedside tablessecond of French side bed table and notice the gorgeous lamp---one of manyBeautiful display cabinet. Sale PictureBeautiful French table with four barley twist chairs Gorgeous Century drum table Sale PicturePan Asian Collection Henredon chinoiserie chest--one of several pieces of furniture from this design1960s Henredon “ Artifacts” Campsign style dresser. Pan Asian Collection --chinoiserie Henredon chest of drawers Pan Asian cabinet in the Henredon chinoiserie styleSale Picturevery large lighted display cabinetBronze and gold leaf Thai BuddhaSale PictureArmani figures of three young ladiesa beautifully carved and hand painted scene of the Holy FamilySt Joseph from the "Florentine Collection"Pair of suede Hancock and Moore chairsFrench serving three tiered side board filled with beautiful serving piecesheavy pottery pieces and a nice collection of carved wooden boxesvery large carved wooden bowlSale PictureVitamin pro 750 with booknice cookware including All Clad and the very earliest Magnelitecranberry glass including a fun cranberry glass cocktail shakerlarge collection of artist made hand thrown potterySale Picturemany pieces of fine crystal including Sevres, Mignon Faget and TiffanySt. FrancisHenredon chest. Yellow chairs have been removedSplit King Henredon bed with mirrored ceiling and built in lighting. Mattresses are Sleep Number with adjustable firmnessSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picturevery large chicken perfect for our kitchenpair of Waterford crystal clocks plus we have Waterford crystalBoehm fine porcelain--"Baby Eaglet"Magnolia Grandiflora with Butterfly BoehmBoehm markMy favorite thing! large (over a foot across) Boehm porcelain bowl filled with Boehm porcelain camellias--STUNNING!Sale Picturemark for camelliasLalique "Danseuse" nude dancerLalique bowl"Winning Colors" by Leroy Neiman--charger by Royal DoultonLeroy Neiman markLarge Italian Capodimonte double swan --very largeenameled small boxes--so cute!gorgeous Vivian Alexander ostrich egg purse--perfectoriginal illustration 1930's illustration by Perry RussSale PictureMany Louisiana interest books including Hays Town, George Rodrigue, etchuge set of finely leather bound books by the Franklin Library in limited editionsSale PictureSale PictureHere's just one example of a cover of these extraordinarily fine books by the Franklin Library1869 very very early edition of Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN 1869 early edition of Little Women volume 1. By Robert Brothers publishers Illustrated by May Alcott. More illustrations are in book. Many interesting books including the memoirs of early Lafayette oil man J P Owen. Mr Owen wrote a long long personal handwritten dedication to Mr Briggs. Sale PictureSale PictureVery fine ginger jar enameled lamp. Sale Pictureoriginal photo "Skid Row"Sale PictureBernhardt “bookend” mahogany cheval dressing mirror—FINE!tapestry benchSale PictureBernhardt sectional sofa. Nice!East Lake marble top tablesolid wooden bookcaseSale Picturetiled inlay library or sofa tablelarge Nativity Scene by Depose (spider mark) Made in ItalySale PictureVintage Marbro peacock and flower urn table lampSale PictureSale PicturePier Mirror --19th centuryqueen bed--Asian styleHenredon chinoiserie style chestearly framed floral printsmore modern Havell edition of Audubon pink Flamingo printnative American printsErin Chance Fenstermaker artistlarge original oil on canvas by English artist Alfred J. Warne Browne (died 1903)purchased from the W T. Burger Compay--an original oil on canvas signed with the initials W C K Kearly French print of "Chateau De Mesnil Guillaume"original oil on canvas by T H Thomas, Mr. Thomas was a Welsh artist and was the leading force behind the founding of the National Museum of Wales (1839-1915)Oil on canvas dated 1883 by English artist F Johnsonlarge modern acrylic on canvas paintingartist signaturecan you see the beautiful old ten gallon crock with the early rich brown glaze (a favorite)an early French crystal jewelry caskettwo Chilmark pewter ducks19th century French fleur de lis sterling brush and matching clothes brush set —gorgeous!!34 piece set of Gorham sterling fat ware “Lilies of the Valley”Wallace silver plate champagne bucket presented to King Richard Coeur de Lion XXVI from his dukes 1978MCM Carol Stupell Lion Head pitcher with 3 Lion Head Stirrup cupsAntique Blue Willow plattersSale PictureBeautiful Fitz and Floyd china Sale PictureVietri pottery Christmas plattersLeona Italian potters platter with handles “Settembre”Arthur Court serving piecesWallace silver plate coffee service including two Wallace “Baroque” toasting goblets Very large carved wooden swan. Bulova pocket watch Sale PictureLarge Cictorian urn with large busts of ladies facesBrass samovar locking gun cabinetSale PictureOrvis Battenkill 7/8 disc fly fishing reelPioneer stereoBuck #118 vintage fighting knife with original Buck sheath P Lepe eight inch blade knife—newKaresuando kniven 3 3/4” blade Hunting or fighting knife965 Puma Whitetail pocket knife from 1982. Date code 16281Beautiful Murano and French enamel cuff links Sale PictureFour carved bone figuresSale PictureGreen Egg--comes with grilling pans and cookbookSale Picturewrought iron fencingSale PictureSale PictureRuby red and cranberry glass including a MCM cocktail shakerpretty patio furniture including a wicker matching end table not photographedkeyboardBose speakersbeautiful Mardi Gras decorationstables filled with wooden games and new in boxes games--can you see the like new large drafting table?CDs and DVDsfountainnice towelsSale Picturesheets and spreadsFine men's clothingSale PictureMen’s clothes include Cashmere, suede and leather coatsMen’s clothing includes made in Italy men’s custom made shirtsSale PictureAcer XDs golf clubs, bag and golf ballsBriggs and Riley plus Tumi fine luggagenew never worn Patagonia fly fishing shoes and Simms waders PlayStation 4 with controllers and four gamesLarge 1938 map of South Florida Key to 1938 South Florida mapMany beautiful local books including this George Rodrigue Kenmore DryerSpeed queen commercial washing machine. Kenmore French door refrigerator Sale PictureSecond refrigerator—Kenmore side by sideWeber propane grillWork bench with toolsBarbie Dream HouseGenerac pressure washer with Honda motor

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