Columbia Estate-Four Story Home of Frank and Jean Walker

COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE ESTATE SALE NOT TO BE MISSED! 

For six decades the Frank and Jean Walker family have occupied this 1935, four story "plantation-style" brick home with quintessential white columned-porch. It resembles one of the county's fine antebellum homes like Rippavilla, Rattle and Snap or the Polk Home. In that time they filled the house with many treasures from their extensive travels in  Asia, South America and especially Europe. Frank Walker was a pioneer in the preservation of Columbia's historic downtown district as the founder of the Main Street program. Without Walker much of downtown Columbia's historic charm would have been lost. They were involved in many civic enterprises and enjoyed a wide-circle of activities, friends and culture. This home and its contents reflect those broad interests. This estate sale presents the rare opportunity to acquire many lovely, quality furnishings, vintage clothing items, antiques and collectibles from a long-time Columbia family. 

As this home is so large and the items found inside are so varied that we will be posting hundreds of photographs even up to the days before the sale. Check back often to see what treasures, new and old, are for sale! This will be a four-day sale with a blow-out sale on Sunday afternoon. Can it all be sold in four days?!?

• Five bedrooms -each with large, multi-piece bedroom suites with queen and full beds. Mid-century modern styles, 1940s traditional and Southern handmade suite with Plantation desk, (one on main floor, four on second floor!)

• Bathrooms many of the bathrooms are stacked with towels that have been washed and folded, personal hygiene items, decorator items, flower pots and a flower frog collection, a shower chair, walker
• Closets-most of the closets are filled with wonderful things too! Winter coats, clothing, bed sheets, books, curtains, games and many other useful things!

On the Main Floor:

• Master bedroom on main floor contains traditional 1940/50s bedroom suite with bed, dresser with mirror, vanity and bench, and night stand. Modern cupboard which can be used as entertainment center. Large flat panel TV on stand, pair of large green leather recliners with occasional table, lamp, Man's valet, another upholstered chair, rugs including sheepskin and more. 
• Dining room contains large two section "Duncan Phyfe" dining table table (currently covered in a extensive selection of plated silver), three section mid-century style "French Provincial" hutch (full of Crystal...Waterford, Rosenthal and more), a two drawer silverware chest, and tables of china and collectibles, a beautiful French style lacquer woman's writing desk and brocade chair, clocks, mirrors and framed art
• The Hall Closet is hung with a large assortment of men's and women's fall and winter coasts in all manner of description
• Kitchen and breakfast room are stacked with vintage to modern kitchen equipment you would expect of a large, busy household. Everything you need to entertain, including a large amount of bar ware and wine related items. Large pine 'kitchen" table in the breakfast room. Collection of brass and copper decorator items. Serving trays, glassware, microwave, K-cup coffee pot, hundreds of kitchen utensils, canister set, framed art  
• Pantry In the large pantry off off the kitchen we have stacked a nice assortment of quality pots and pans, kitchen small appliances, Tupperware, flower pots and vases, dozens of decorative tins, cleaning supplies
• Den In the den you will discover barrister bookcases and a sliding door cabinet filled with CDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes and DVDs of music and travel. There are 2 large burgundy recliners with an antique coffee table, dozens of pictures with humorous sayings, framed art of European cities, a wooden model of the Eiffel tower, a like new sofa, large gesso finish breakfront/buffet/entertainment center from Haverty's, huge wall mounted flat panel television (be prepared with tools and talent to take it down!), and my favorite thing in the room, the walking stick collection with a walking stick stand to display the collection (each sold separately).
• Formal Living room a nice selection of upholstered furniture from the 1960s and 1970s, sofa, chairs, etc. Coffee table, sofa table, lamp tables, occasional tables, antique Seth Thomas mantle clocks, brass fireplace screen, fender and tools, antique rocker, large and important step back plantation book case and desk. Paintings, mirrors and wall art. Every flat surface artfully arranged with beautiful treasures. Antique stereopticon and cards, lamps including large crystal and very large enamel, pair of 12 inch Cloisonne vases.
• Foyer will have several tables stacked with an assortment of collectibles, "oriental" rug, brass and marble coat rack, brass umbrella stand, very unusual ball and spindle style chair, lamp table, wall mirror over 4 feet wide
• Library has books, hundreds of books, spilling onto the floor (travel, history, art, Tennessee, Colombia, Maury and Wayne County historical society magazines), huge collection of modern maps (travel, tourist, road and National Geographic), large hand made "oriental" rug, beautiful modern, like-new sofa, traditional bookcase over desk.Mirrors and artwork, large "oriental" rug, fireplace screen. AND THAT, FRIENDS, IS JUST THE FIRST FLOOR!      

Second Floor:

• On the landing to the second floor is the monumental gold leaf mirror and marble top gold leaf table with eagle supports. On the second landing is an extensive magazine collection, Victorian style parlor suite of couch, and chair with marble top coffee table, gilded rectangular mirror, floor lamp, occasional table with oriental style lamp. Closets containing washed sheet sets, small appliances such as irons, heating pads, vintage luggage and more.
• Bedroom One is decorated with a handmade bedroom suite composed of a four poster double bed, two night stands, plantation desk and dresser with mirror. here also is a cedar wardrobe, spinning wheel, sewing chest, occasional ladder back chair, lamps, rose colored  Gone with the Wind style lamp, French prints, decorator items and a closet stacked full of useful things! In this room we have placed a table full of fancy linens, tablecloths, napkins, doilies, dozens of set of place mats, etc. 
• Bedroom Two has a queen sized bed, painted night stand, Victorian style parlor chair and table, lamps, framed art, a doll collection, a collection of Christmas decor and part one of the Women's Boutique! Several vintage handbags including an Enid Collins. A large white painted Victorian mirror hangs on the wall. 
• Bedroom Three has the second half of the Women's Boutique! More than 20 vintage hats, vintage ball gowns, gloves, scarves, belts, vintage shoes, eye glasses, modern women's clothing from Anne Taylor and Talbots. Some vintage girls clothing. Another 1960s/70s Drexel bedroom suite with bed, two night stands, dresser and dresser with mirror. What boutique with be complete with out a mirror. A gold gilded floor mirror will surely please. Jewelry boxes and dresser items. In this room are several lamps including a stunning pair with porcelain cardinals.   
• Bedroom Four is the "Men's Wear Department." Several fine pieces of clothing are found in the closet including bathrobes, vintage and modern shirts and pants, two vintage tuxedos, probably 100 vintage to modern neck ties, a Mid Century Modern man's valet, jewelry boxes, several pair of high end Florsheim shoes, shoe trees and stretchers, a pair of chairs and an occasional table, bedroom suite with bed, two nightstands, dresser with mirror and a tall dresser. A seven drawer jewelry cupboard awaits filling with your collection. Here are many men's furnishings including a vintage smoking collection with barrel shaped advertising humidor, pipes, and an ashtray collection.
•  Back Hallway and Bathroom In the back hallway connecting bedrooms  three and four there are Victorian framed photographs and prints. The bedroom is stacked with towels and such things as curling irons, razors and a super cool 1960s home hairdresser chair with hair dryer!!!! 

So, for full disclosure, the third floor will not be open to the public becuase we have now brought just about everything down to the other three levels. There were some great treasures including a vintage television and cabinet radio, luggage, clothing, toys....I fully expected that Narnia was on the other side of the cupboard up there!  

The Recreation Room/Man Cave:

• The basement level underlies almost the entire house so it is a huge space. Some of the wonderful treasures down here include: 1930s painted Art Deco bedroom suite, camouflage recliner, tall game chairs/stools, lamps, a bookcase loaded with souvenirs all under $5, spinet piano, player piano with 100 rolls, artwork, close to 100 table top picture frames
• Huge wine/bar/liquor area with bottles, corks, cork screws, wine boxes, napkins, glasses, to numerous to mention 
• 1950s Brunswick Pool Table
• Game/Poker Table and 4 chairs
• Antique pinball machine, needs repair, antique gumball machine
• Golf Clubs
• Assorted Games and Toys from several generations of the Walker family
• Antique carpenter's box filled with antique tools, including several handmade wooden planes
• Civil War prints, more than twenty 1960s reproduction prints of famous Civil War battles, Robert E. Lee, etc. These were all purchased 50 years ago during the Centennial observance of the Civil War

  Additional FASCINATING COLLECTIONS:

Throughout the house you will find many fascinating collections:

• Civil War books, prints, papers, videos, large plaster Confederate seal, photographs (none dates to the 1860s but is great collectible material produced since)
• Freemason/Masonic/Order of the Eastern Star Mr. Walker was a 50 year member of the Al Menah Temple Shrine in Nashville. Before that his Father was a long time Mason. This large collection includes 3 Fez, books, Bibles, conduct and code books, assorted books, 6 men's rings including 10k and 14k, one with a nice diamond (confirmed by Crown Jewelry in Franklin), other jewelry and pins, archive of papers.  Mrs. Walker was Grand Worthy Matron at the Columbia Lodge in the 1950s and there is a collection with her scrapbook, attendance book, code of conduct books, jewelry, etc.
• Royal Order of Jesters, Nashville including some clothing, a hat, pins, souvenirs, etc.
• Girl Scout items from the 1960s, uniform pieces, bags, pins, Mrs. Walker's Troop Leader Uniform
• Columbia and Maury County History, papers, photos, Mule Day, buttons, books, James K. Polk items, business premiums, historical society publications, cook books, Maury Historian
• Wayne County, Tennessee Mr. Walker was from Wayne County and never forgot his roots: historical society publications, books, plates
• Tennessee collectibles: State history books, pewter Christmas ornaments from the Executive Residence, papers, magazines
• Political memorabilia Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, Wendell Willkie, Lyndon Johnson inaugural invitation, Kennedy assassination, Bush, Sundquist, buttons, reproduction buttons
• Canes, books, silver plate, wine, magazines, signs with sayings, CDs, music, VHS tapes
• Waterford Crystal: Heritage Boat Bowl, Welcome Bowl, Lismore glasses, vases, clock...pictures now added
•  Guitar and Banjo in cases, music collection (sheet music, several genres of recorded music)     

In the Barn and in the Yard:

• In the barn out back are hundreds of empty wine bottles, hundreds of antique bricks (be prepared to sort and carry away...bring a shovel as a layer is embedded in the dirt), metal fencing, a huge aluminum horse water trough, bird feeders...Due to circumstances beyond the control of Dr. Holloway's and the Walker family much of the brick has been removed and is no longer available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• In the yard is a large wooden play house, be prepared to move/dis-assemble
• In the yard are bird houses and bird feeders
• On the porches are metal furniture, a grill, bird houses, Cracker Barrel rocker, camp chairs, shepherd's hooks....