Extraordinary Decorator Furniture to Black Americana, Primitives, Whimsical Items

We have been honored to handle the estate sale of one of our treasured customers and friends. She was a lifetime collector of so many things and has filled her beautiful cottage with the very best. There are fine antiques, beautiful lamps, exceptional glassware including a beautiful Fenton collection. She had exquisite taste as can be seen by the furnishings and decor items throughout her stuffed home. Not only is it filled with beautiful items but there are also many whimsical and unique items. It is fun just to walk through the rooms and see her treasures.

She was also a well-known collector of Black Americana and at least some of her collection will be available at this sale. She collected for many years and has a great selection of very desirable and some very hard to find items. There are over 1200 pieces in the collection. Lesser pieces have been set aside but over 500 of the best pieces will be in this sale.  The remaining pieces may be sold in another venue. If you would like to be informed about when and where these pieces may be available, email us with the Subject line of "Black Americana". When any further information is available, you will be informed via email. NO other information or details will be available. 

Mark your calendars for this one. 

NOTE: THIS HOUSE IS NOT HUGE AND IS STUFFED. IT WILL NOT HOLD A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF PEOPLE BUT WE WILL KEEP IT AS FULL AS WE CAN. THERE ARE TONS OF THINGS IN THE GARAGE AND YARD TO KEEP YOU BUSY. 

Here is a partial list of items.

• LG Studio Refrigerator (Smart) TOP OF THE LINE - Retails for over $5,000
• Ethan Allen corner cabinets
• Slide-front hand-carved lighted curio cabinet
• Huge selection of Fenton hobnailed cranberry opalescence
• Outstanding silk shade standing lamp
• High-end Christmas figures — Santa, Angels, carolers
• Cinderella cookie jar - Highly collectible and rare
• Incredible Christmas tree with 100+ ornaments and decorations including a train at the base
• Round dining table with four Windsor chairs, hand-carved sides
• Glass and wood sofa table — looks like Ethan Allen
• The American cuckoo bird clock by new England clock works, outstanding condition
• Multi-globe brass lamp, heavy
• Pair of round Duncan Phyfe style glass and wood in tables — Ethan Allen
• Brown leather recliner
• Oversized Serta recliner
• Nearly new La-Z-Boy sectional with built-in recliners and chaise - Retails for over $4,000
• Octagonal wood and glass coffee table — Ethan Allen
• Heavy brass and glass Florence style lamp
• Ethan Allen drop leaf table painted
• Ethan Allen hallway set with mirror, hand-painted
• Outstanding gold-colored ornate lamp
• Numerous vintage and newer lamps — all with a great deal of style
• Large selection of VHS movies
• Good selection of books including boxed set of Gone With the Wind
• Wall decor mostly in shades of gold and or brass — very stylish
• Large glass and gold medal chandelier with larger than usual teardrop crystals — they are crystal and not plastic
• Grandfather clock, ornate Emperor remodel good working condition
• Huge selection of birdhouses of various sizes and styles
• Hand-painted twin beds
• Gold rope-strand triple display table
• Pair of non-matching brass and glass display tables
• Hand-painted armoire/media cabinet - beautiful
• Large selection of purses, coin purses, small bags
• Wonderful painted four drawer chest
• Matching nightstand
• Good selection of very nice and perfectly clean handmade quilts
• Large selection of decorator pillows
• Huge selection of decor items that were chosen with great care - very tasteful and high quality
• Pillow shams, bedspreads, comforter sets, blankets, and pillows - all very stylish
• Tall slender hand-painted white cabinet
• Wall decor with mirror sconces and decorative roses and white and gold
• Selection of records — 33's
• Pair of antique silk paintings
• Lots of decorative artwork framed
• Ethan Allen tub chair
• Ethan Allen side chair with arms
• Ladies fashions — very very nice clothing and shoes
• Pair of swivel tub chairs overstuffed in lavender
• Nearly 600 pieces of Black America - this is part of a major collection and includes many quality, highly prized pieces including dancing minstrels, string holders, figures of various types, cookie jars, salt & peppers, artwork, posters, advertising, figurines of different media, signs, dolls, Majolica items, cast iron pieces, and so much more.  (Another 600 pieces of Black American will be available through other outlets following this sale)
• Outstanding four-poster rice bed
• 6 1/2 foot lighted curio cabinet
• Pair of kitchen display cabinets
• Full bamboo/rattan curio cabinet
• Painted and lighted curio cabinet with two drawers that base
• A few nicer than usual area rugs
• More incredible lamps
• Pair of round barstools
• Ethan Allen tea cart
• Large selection of kitchen utensils
• Large selection of Corningware, Pyrex, and other kitchen bowls and items
• Set of the Kitchen Prayer pieces - very collectible
• Large Moon and Stars canister set in red
• Many kitchenware pieces, and utensils in bright red
• Moon and Stars salt-and-pepper shakers, candy dishes, sugar and creamer, etc. - all RED
• Kitchen Aid red blender
• RED Kitchen Aid mixer like new
• Nice Hamilton Beach red microwave
• French orange frying pan and covered dish
• Some cast-iron pieces
• Selection of quality pots and pans
• Outstanding LG studio stainless refrigerator with door and/or ice and water in the door, Smart Grid with linear inverter in excellent condition
• Lots of kitchen  items including small appliances and all are exceptional
• New England clock with the Hark message
• An incredible selection of antique washboards — some like you have never seen before
• Great selection of toys including metal trucks, tractors, tops, tin toys and much more
• Drop leaf kitchen cart
• A few vintage games
• John Wayne light and sound effects rifle new in the package never been opened
• Frigidaire stacking washer and dryer in excellent condition
• Exceptional toy chest/trunk on rollers
• Outstanding Cypress picnic bench and table
• Pine corner bench -- large one
• Lots of yard figures including high and metal, concrete, etc. 
• Metal and glass patio set
• Vintage birdcage and stand
• Huge macramé hanging with base large enough to sit in
• Great selection of yard tools
• Selection of shepherds hooks
• Pair of antique lightning rods — to cool
• Ladders and other outdoor tools
• Set of six ice cream chairs
• Fish cage
• Outdoor standing fire pit
• Antique garbage can cart
• Oak dining table with four chairs
• Incredible wicker wheelchair in outstanding condition — likely from the 20s or 30s
• Nice Bolens lawn mower with Briggs & Stratton motor in excellent condition -- works well
• Garage has an outstanding array of collectibles, and decorative pieces — looks more like a museum than a garage
• Set of bellows
• Long-handled bed warmer
• Some outstanding artwork including a vintage hand-tinted photo of a Victorian woman
• Good selection of modern electric heaters and fans
• Wheelchairs and walkers
• Relatively new electric leaf blowers and tremors – mostly lightning
• Outstanding Coleman Premium Plus Series 6500 W generator with Honda engine runs well with 7800 burst power
• Large commercial battery charger
• Pair of model T metal wheels
• John Deere tractor for children with motor — incredible collectible
• Pair of Cyprus knees lamp plants
• Handmade baby cradle an excellent condition
• Selection of books from the Henry Ford trade school
• Trunks and footlockers
• Shelving units including some with glass shelves
• An incredible number of small collectibles and decorative pieces
• Tons of kitchenware including pots and pans, dishes, kitchen clocks, coffee pots, cup, utensils, etc.
• Outstanding heavy duty rocking chair that is handcrafted by a craftsman — this is an outstanding piece
• Thomas AM/FM radio — vintage appearance
• Very old standalone desk and chair — this is from at least the late 1800s

There is no way to describe the quantity or core quality of the items that are in the garage — it is simply astounding that there can be so many items and so many really cool fun things define