50% OFF Most Items Saturday -The Willow Creek Ranch Estate in Fredericksburg

Additionally, WE WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY the 18th from 9a-4p.  (This software will not allow us to list more than 4 days, we will be here Sunday also).

-Take a drive to the beautiful Texas hill country for the Willow Creek Ranch Estate sale just minutes outside of Fredericksburg proper on Hwy 16. Look for the red fence at the entrance. The estate of Michael & Pauline Cusack. Please see the end of this listing to read about the history of Willow Creek ranch and its owners.

Home and property for sale- call the Easley Group@512-363-2980 for the Willow City Ranch. 

-Since the ranch is located on a 70mph rural highway, we will open the bright red Willow Creek front gate at 8:00 am, thus allowing parking and getting to the (not far away) house. 
- A signup sheet will be available at the door of entry, which you'll be directed to after parking.
- Lots of shade and good breeze to enjoy during this part of the morning.
- The house / sale will then open at 9:00 am.

A large collection of Texas books. Many vintage and antique. Books on the old west and  American Indian history. 

A large collection of opera books, albums, vintage & antique vocal scores, memorabilia.

Large collection First Day of Issue Stamps.

A large collection of books on Hollywood and the movie business.

Bound editions of American Cinematographer collections Vols- 43-62  Years 1962-1981 23 vols   ( excellent condition) 

Bound editions of Skin Diver, Oceans, Producing Movies in NYC, True Treasure, International Photographer ( excellent condition) 

Large and varied collection of antique and vintage cameras and gear. Vintage Ocean Eye underwater camera housing and casing. Thorton - Pickard Mk. III H WWI camera gun. A Mirrorscope, Pentax, Argus, Yashica, Polaroid, Kodak, Ansco, Bilora Bella 46, Brownie and IKOFLEX cameras. And much more.

Political books and memorabilia, pins, buttons, medals.

Original oil paintings by Larry Prellop, Lamar Briggs, Raymond Sipos, Fannie Pearce, Tom Lynch (watercolor) 

Texana-

Edward H. Bohlin saddle, made in Hollywood California.

A "Billiard Heirloom" by Charles A. Porter, A "Tiffany Tables" creation  pool table and accessories.

Cuetec fiberglass cue 20oz, in case, Dufferin cue 20oz, in case.

Bronzes by Bill Curry, Dan Coates, Jim Thomas, Duke, Harvey Rattey, Metz Castleberry.

Antique roll top desk.

4 Antique barristers bookcases.

Antique roll of barb wire.

Emil J. Paidar vintage barber chair. 

Curio cabinets

Pill box collection

Kachinas

Cigar collectibles, ashtrays, humidors.

Antique furniture, beds & tables.

Dining set with leaves and 8 chairs, 2 arm- 6 side beautiful condition. 

Working Grandfather clock by Howard Miller.

Flat screen TV's 

Cookbooks, travel books, Bibles, religious themed books, dictionaries. 

Knights Templar uniform and sword. 

China, crystal, pots and pans, some linens.

Corningware, cast iron pans (Wagner) and others.

Clothing, furs, hats

Obituary for Mr. Cusack who owned Willow Creek Ranch along with his accomplished wife Pauline Cusack.

Michael F. Cusack was born on November 16, 1936, in Midland, Texas, to oil wildcatter and American Football pioneer John Patrick Cusack and Mary Francis Cusack, nee Dages, originally from Canton, Ohio. Michael spent his early years at the New Mexico Military Institute, where he found solace in the American Quarter horse, which he learned to ride and show with perfection. After the family moved to Ft Worth, Texas, Michael continued showing Quarter horses throughout the state, where his skill and talent saw him winning numerous awards and accolades.

Being a rider in the western saddle and having a best friend who would become a future hall of fame Pro Rodeo clown (George Doak), one would have thought that Michael would have his ear bent with country music. But it was Mario Lanza, Enrique Caruso, and Grand Opera that soothed his ear. Soon, his attention turned from horses to theatre and Opera. Enrolling in Texas Christian University, Michael pursued training in musical theatre and photography – a newly found passion. 

In 1960, shortly after marrying his wife, Pauline, Michael was hired as a stage director with the Zurich Opera in Zurich, Switzerland, where he could indulge his passion. After two years and a newborn son, Michael and Pauline moved to Houston, where he took a position as the Director of Photography at the ABC-TV affiliate KTRK, Channel 13. Whilst working for the station, Michael produced news stories and documentaries. In addition, he collaborated and worked closely with local children's television heroes Cadet Don and Kitrik. Michael and the Cadet travelled extensively throughout Texas, reporting about the wonders of the great state, particularly the Big Bend area, which he would repeatedly visit throughout his life.

Michael's creative streak found him leaving the local station arena and opening his own film production company, MFC Film Productions, Inc.  Originally officed at the Adams Petroleum building, Michael soon built his own production center with editing facilities and sound stages near the Houston Galleria. MFC successfully served the industrial film market, the commercial market, and entertainment. Michael and MFC produced feature films in the horror genre, "Disciples of Death" and "Rim of Hell," which have since gained a cult-like status. He also produced various series and pilots for Television, including "Brenda Starr" starring Shelly Berman and the Showtime series "Lone Star Bar and Grill."

In the mid-eighties, Michael sold MFC to a group of financiers, loaded up his truck and moved to Willow City, Texas, where he bought a ranch and began breeding and selling Registered Longhorns under the Willow Creek Longhorns name. A close friend of his, Happy Shahan, of Brackettville, Texas, introduced Michael to the hardy beasts when Michael and his team were filming at Happy's "Alamo Village" -- the film set used for the John Wayne film "The Alamo."

Michael was an avid Skeet Shooter and a member of the National Skeet Shooting Association and the Texas Skeet Shooting Association.   Additionally, Michael served as a Director of the NSSA representing Texas. A prolific shooter, Michael won competitions throughout the United States.