ezDownsizing.com~ Fantastic Fairfax Mantua Estate Online Auction

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  • Location Fairfax, VA 22031
Dates

Sale Starts

Fri
May 14
12am
2021

Sale Ends

Thu
May 20
7pm
2021

Terms

All items sold by online auction only. Not responsible for accidents. Please bring assistance to remove and load large items. All sales are final - no returns, refunds or exchanges. Please park with consideration to neighbors and fellow shoppers.

An Eclectic Estate of a World Traveler with a Diverse Collection of Unique Items. More items will be added right up until auction time, so check back often for new and exciting lots!

Interesting Highlights Include: Large Selection of Sterling Silver, Huge Collection of Mexican & South American Artisan Made Pottery, Wedgwood, Art Glass, Antique Brass Russian Samovars, Select Furniture, Heavily Carved Santo Domingo Mahogany Bedroom Suite, Willet Cherry Sideboard, Thomasville Sofa Tables, Karastan Rugs, Estate Jewelry, Kitchenalia, Dept 56, Tools & More!

 

Please make sure you have read the terms of this auction before bidding.

REMOVAL: 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. **SUNDAY MAY 23rd ONLY** 

All winning bidders must schedule their pick-up time on the Signup Genius, which will be provided at the close of the auction.  

AFTER AUCTION IS COMPLETE USE SIGNUP LINK TO SCHEDULE PICKUP:

ALL individuals entering the residence to pick-up items must wear a protective face covering. Winning bidders are required to bring necessary boxes, packing materials, tools, equipment, and assistance to safely remove their items. All items must be removed no later than 2:45 p.m.  PLEASE, allow yourself plenty of time to have all items removed from the residence by the pickup closing.

 A service charge of $25.00 per quarter hour will be assessed for individuals requiring additional time beyond the posted closing times. 

Extended Bidding: If a bid is placed in the last 2 minute(s) the auction will automatically extend for an additional 2 minute(s)

Location: 9308 Hamilton Drive, Fairfax 22031

AUCTION PREVIEW: No preview is scheduled for this event.  

PAYMENT METHODS:  Payment will be made by processing your credit card on file immediately following the close of the auction. 

CARDS ACCEPTED:  VISA, MASTER CARD AND DISCOVERY.

Buyer's Premium: There is a 15% Buyer's Premium in effect for this auction.

DISCLAIMERS:  All items are sold "as-is" and "where-is" with no warranties expressed or implied. There are no refunds or exchanges. Please bid accordingly.

CATALOG INVENTORY INCLUDES:

 
Gorgeous Artist Signed Folk Art Hand Painted Terracotta Sun Face Plate, 12"
Signed Mid Century Modern Stylized Wooden Statue on Marble Plinth 17"
Incredible Hand Hammered Silver Tone Metal Covered Bowls With Fruit Motif
Pair of Teal Pinched Body Art Glass Decanters With Clear Stoppers
Wedgwood Dye Ken John Peel Porcelain Fox Hunt Scene Pitcher
Barigo German 3 Dial Wall Barometer
Lot of 2 Lovely German Crystal Bowls With Thick Weighted Bottoms
Brass Russian Samovar Stamped 1857, 19.5" H
Lot of 6 Beautiful Hand Painted & Glazed Fish Plates, 7.25"
Artist Signed Hand Carved Wooden Boat With Fisherman
Tall Ornate Antique Brass Candle Stick With A Trio Of Faces on Base 24" H
3 Beautiful Talavera Hand Painted Colorful Glazed Terra Cotta Lidded Jars
Rosenthal Crystal Frosted Floral Base Bowl
Lot of 2 Polished Geodes Slices
14" Clear Glass Vase With 6 Blue & White Decorative Glazed Pottery Balls
3 Brass Trivets Including Virginia Metalcrafters Thomas Jefferson Cipher
Lot of 2 Magnifying Glasses, One With Carved Stone Handle
Willett Furniture Cherry Buffet Server 62x20x33" H
3 Drawer Lot of Table Linens, Place Mats, Candles & More
Brushed Aluminum Porringer With Vintage Glass Swirl Marble Including Shooters
Lot of 8 Cobalt Blue To Clear Drinkware, Highballs, Water Glasses
Vintage Child's Highchair 15x17x37" H
Large Brass Bell With Wooden Handle
Lot of 3 Gorgeous Graduating Size Hand Painted & Glazed Terracotta Jars
Cherry Finish Child's Highchair 15x15x39" H
Large Glazed Made in Italy Ceramic Rooster Chicken Statue
Lot of 2 Mexican Folk Art Pottery Angel Statues, Both Show Repair
Heavy Brass & Metal Pitcher & Pepper Grinder
Lot of T G Green & Co Ltd England "Old Canterbury" China
Lot of 2 Weighted Sterling Compotes, 250 Grams in Total
Large Art Glass Center Bowl, Approx. 20"
Large Gorham #976 Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl, 535 Grams
Large Moctezuma Mexico Hand Painted Fruit Motif Bowl & Underplate
Weighted Sterling Silver Repousse Edge Compote, 240 Grams
Sanborn Mexico Heavy Solid Sterling Silver Presentation Tray, 990 Grams
Multi Glazed Embossed Designed Garden Seat, 12" W x 18" H
900 Silver Scalloped Edge Presentation Tray, 410 Grams
Heavy Sanborns Mexico Sterling Silver, 215 Grams
HUGE Glass & Metal Base Candle Lamp 11" W x 27" H
Rogers Pierced Edge Sterling Silver Tray, 125 Grams
Gorham Sterling Silver Rim Serving Tray Trivet Underplate
3 Lead Crystal Items, Covered Jar, Vase & Fruit Bowl
Lot of 3 Weighted Sterling Silver Candlestick Holders, 19.2 Ounces
Antique Brass Russian Samovar 19" H
Incredible Large Silver Tone Metal Fruit in Center Piece Leaf Bowl
Gorgeous 6' Round x 29" H Inlaid Dining Room Table With Brass Castor Feet
Lot of 6 Mahogany Shield back Dining Chairs, 2 Arm Host & 4 Armless Guest
6 Lead Crystal Vases & Candle Holders
Lot of 3 Glazed Hand Painted Mexican Art Pottery Lidded Jars & Pitcher
2 Pair of Candle Holders Including Brass & Glass Hurricane
Hand Painted Wooden Duck Decoy
Lovely Hand Decorated Mexican Terracotta Vase
Lot of 2 Cake Stands, One Glass & One Porcelain
Hand Decorated Mexican Terracotta Double Handled Vase
Lot of Boxed Silverplated Utensils, Serving Items & Steak Knives
Chefs Glass Dome Food Keep With Exotic Wood Base
Lot of Coffee Table Books, Currier & Ives, Art & Travel
Window Sill Lot of Glassware, Candle Holders & More
Window Sill Lot, Noritake 3 Tier Serving Tray, Candle Holders, Marble Game, Etc
Large Hand Decorated Double Handled Pot. Repaired Lid
Large Ebony Glaze Lidded Terracotta Serving Bowl, Handles As Is
Stain Glass Style Electric Frog Light, Works
Lot of 3 Graduated Size Hand Painted Italian Ceramic Rooster Pitchers
3 Large Glass Vases & 1 Glass Bottle with Metal Stopper
Handmade & Painted Pottery from Puebla, Mexico - Plates, Cups & Egg Cups
2 Extra Large Recycled Glass Bottles from Spain
Handmade & Painted Pottery Tureen from Puebla, Mexico & Blue Glass Ladle
Huge Hurricane Candle Holder on Metal Base Plus 2 Jar Candles
Very Large Live Philodendron Plant in Pot on Base with Castors
Lot of 6 Baskets, including 3 in Graduating Sizes, Made in Thailand
Pair of Cut Glass & Brass Base Table Lamps - Plastic Still on the Shades
Thomasville 3 Drawer Sofa Table - 52"x16"x27"
Vintage Child Size Cane Seat & Back Rocking Chair - 17"x24"x28"
Karastan Navy Heriz Wool Rug - 74"x51" - Needs Deep Cleaning
Vintage Child Size Rocking Chair from Honduran Mahogany - 15"x19"x23"
Sand Art with Stand, Platter, Polish Glass Jar, Terracotta Dove & German Plate
2 Cut Glass Candy Jars with Lid, Ashtray & Ostrich Egg
Large Lot of Silverplate Items - Mainly Platters, Plates & Bowls
Large Lot of Silverplate Items - Jugs, Cups, Food Servers, Bowls & More
Wood Base Coffee Table with Bevelled Glass Top - 40"x40"x16'
Yardshark Tree/Hedge Pruner - Like New
Carved Wood Turtle Box, Flower Pot, Glass Plate, Necklace & Glass Jar
Metal & Wood Floor Standing Wine Rack with Set of Blue Glasses - 23"x14"x38"
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike - 60"x22"x50"
England Inc. Wingback Chair with Flower Fabric & Chrome Tacks - 28x26x41
Huge Table Lamp Made from Glass Demijohn Bottle - 43" High, 18" in Diameter
Room Size Wool Rug - 108"x102" - Needs Deep Cleaning
HUGE Live Plant in Pot - Pot is 24" in Diameter, Plant is 105" High
Karastan Garden Heriz Wool Rug - 64"x48" - Needs Deep Cleaning
Pair of Handmade & Painted Pottery Canisters with Lid from Puebla, Mexico
Handmade Terracotta Chicken Figure Planter - Some Damage - Very Dusty
Majolica Style Cabbage Leaf Pottery Bowls & Plates from Portugal & Italy
Pair of Handmade Painted Face Mugs with Hats for Lids - from Central America #1
Carved & Painted Head with Wings from Central America
Pair of Handmade Painted Face Mugs with Hats for Lids - from Central America #2
3 Shelf Lot with Cook Books - Baking, Cookies, German & French Food, Etc.
2 Shelf Lot with Cook Books & Binders with Recipe Clippings & Hand Written
Magic Chef White 900 W Microwave Oven - Model MCD790SW
Solimene Vietri, 7 Bowls & 4 Plates - Made in Italy
Solimene Vietri, 19 Plates, 2 Bowls & 2 Square Plates - Made in Italy
Cabinet Lot with Mugs, Glasses, Plates & Lots More
Kitchen Cabinet Lot - Bowls, Measuring Cups, Coffee Mugs, Creamer & Much More
Oster Stainless Steel Base Blender with Glass Jug
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Manual - Model DCC-3200
Cabinet Lot with Glasses, Wine, Champagne & Cocktail Glasses
Mexican Large Handmade Pottery Bird with Coin Slot
Pair of Handmade Painted Owl Mugs from Central America #1
Pair of Handmade Painted Owl Mugs from Central America #2
Three Handmade Painted Owl Mugs from Central America
Kitchen Cabinet Lot - Rival Crock Pot, Toaster, Grater, Serving Bowls & More
Lot of Copper Items - Ladle, Bowls, & Shell Shaped Molds
Terracotta Bulls Head Towel Holder from Mexico, Plus Rolling Pin & Wood Spoons
Pair of Handmade Painted Face Mugs with Hats for Lids - from Central America #3
Pair of Handmade Painted Face Mugs with Hats for Lids - from Central America #4
Pair of Handmade Painted Face Mugs with Hats for Lids - from Central America #5
Handmade & Painted Face Mug with Hat for Lid & Unhandled Face Cup
Handmade Terracotta Chicken Figure Planter #1, Likely from Mexico - Very Dusty
Handmade Terracotta Chicken Figure Planter #2, Likely from Mexico - Very Dusty
Lot of Pots & Pans, Lids, Colander, Sieves, Molds & More
Cabinet Lot with Cut Crystal Glasses, One is Marked Waterford
2 Kitchen Drawer Lot - Ziplock Bags, Flatware, Serving Utensils & Much More
Fruit & Vegetable Decorations - Papier-Mâché Fruits on Rope, Basket w Fruit, Etc
Thomasville 3 Drawer Sofa Table - 52"x16"x27"
Handmade Terracotta Chicken Figure Planter #3, Likely from Mexico - Very Dusty
Jewelry Box & Contents, Estate Jewelry, Sterling Silver & More
Jewelry Box & Contents, Sterling Estate Jewelry, 10K Gold Pin & More
Vintage Folding Luggage Butler
Porcelain Carousel Horse Music Box Figure
Ceramic Piggy bank, Art Glass Planter, Wicker Apple & More
Artist Signed Art Pottery Bird, Blue & White Porcelain Jar, Covered Dish With $
Air Bubble Glass Paperweight & Marble Mushroom Figures
Mexican Folk Art Clay Pottery Terracotta Church Statue
3 Shelf Lot of Books Including Photography, Smithsonian & South American Culture
Lot of 2 Hanging Cloth Mexican Birds
Adjustable 3 Bulb Floor Lamp 65" H
Lot of New Wrap Around Bed Ruffles (Twin/Full) & Lok Lift Rug Grippers
Lot of Textiles, Linen, Handkerchiefs and More
Gorgeous Large Bolt of Material, Denim & Brown
Closet Lot of Mostly Women's Clothing, Some Purchased In South America
Incredible Lot of South American Clothing, Wraps & Textiles
Large Lot of Textiles, Table Linens & More
Lot of New Giftware, Gift Bag & Ribbons & More
Solid Marble Round Top Pedestal Accent Table 20x17
Klaussner Serpentine Front 5 Drawer Dresser 40x19x52
Lot of Assorted Pictures Frames, Various Sizes & Materials + Writing Pen
Ornate Gilt Frame Wall Mirror 20 x 3 x 30
Trio of Marble Lidded Canisters, Jars
Hour Glass Sand Timer
Mexican Art Pottery Worship Temple Statue
Glass & Brass Trim Display Case, Freestanding or Can Hang in Corner
Lovely Snake Skin Look Leather Ladies Purse
Lot of Colorful Artist Signed & Numbered Mexican Miniature Wall Art
5 Candle Silver Plate Candelabra
Colorful Guatemala Folk Art Painted Bird House With Howling Wolves
Lovely Framed Art Rendering Of Girl Making Heart 13x13
Lot of 2 Belgium Scenic Milk Glass Canisters, Bottles With Stoppers
Painted Ceramic Hanging Planter From Spain
Lot of 2 Colorful Ceramic Hanging Planters
Sexy Parade Outfit Size Not Marked But Guessing Small
Metrokane Mighty OJ Juicer in Box
Brand New 3 Pc Carrying Tote, Purse & Zippered Pouch
Decorative Hanging Glass Flower Vases & Cloisonné Humming Birds
4 Glass Hurricane Candle Holders - Tallest is 13" High
Lot of Baskets, Bent Wood Boxes & Fan
2 New Hummingbird Feeders with Stakes, Dragonfly Ornaments & Other Bird Feeders
Hand Carved & Painted Wood Figure with Group of People
Hand Carved, Painted & Signed Wood Figure of Adam & Eve
2 Painted Central American Clay Pots, Plus Bundle of Peacock Feathers
Set of 7 Flameless LED Candles with Remote in Box, Plus Flameless Tealights
Beautiful Wood Chest with Parquetry Inlay On All Sides - 30"x16"19"
Carved Mahogany Dresser with Cabinet & 3 Drawers - 74"x21"x34"
Carved Mahogany Frame Bevelled Edge Mirror - 55"x36"
Carved Folding Mahogany Armchair with Leather Seat - 25"x22"
Room Divider Screen with Shelves - Each Section 18" Wide x 70" High
Freshwater Fish Tank with Fish & Supplies - 36"x12"x24"
2 Shelf Lot with Books, Mainly Novels
2 Shelf Lot with Books, Some Vintage - Travel Books, Dictionary, Novels & More
2 Shelf Lot with Books, Art, History, Novels & More
2 Shelf Lot with Books, Classics, Travel, Biographies & More
Framed Oil on Canvas, Signed Silo -85, Trujillo, Hond... - 27"x22"
Artika Shower Caddy - New in Box
Foldable 5 Tier Shelf - 19"x21"x65"
William Shakespeare Complete Works, 3 Books in Slipcase
3 Tier Wood Bookcase with Slanted Top - 23x13x39
Royal Doulton, England, Double Sided Cream Jug with Faces
Painted Wood Figure of Russian Style Buildings
3 Books - Random House Encyclopedia & 2 World Atlas
Antique Crown Molding Plane with Double Handles
2 Child Size Wood Rocking Chairs - Largest is 16x22x27"
Bloomingdale's Stainless Steel Flatware in Box - Completeness Unknown
Vintage Cast Iron Cornbread Pan, 7 Corn Mold, Made in USA
Hanging Ceramic Planter with Metal Chain
Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer, Model VS-100 - Appears New in Box
Floral Ceramic Hanging Planter - NEW in Box
Cuisinart 14" Portable Charcoal Grill - Appears to be New & Unused
Vintage Aladdin's Stanley Stainless Steel Thermos in Box
Kurt Adler Ornaments & Dept. 56 Mercury Glass Placecard Holders in Boxes
12 White Metal 6 Arm Candelabras
3 Vases - Polish Cut Lead Crystal Vase, Red Cut to Clear Vase & Cut Crystal Vase
Large Cast Iron Frying Pan - Marked Universal 178
Basket with Fish Sculpture, Sea Shells, Rocks & Corals - 34x17x20
Vintage Landers, Mora & Cia Manual Meat Grinder
Gevalia 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker - Model CM-500W - NEW in Box
Painted Teapot with Rooster & Green Chicken Planter
14 Posters from Different US Locations - Approx. 24"x36"
Green Marble Rolling Pin with Stand
Wood & Metal Fish Serving Tray - 34"x9"
Large Glass Vase Made in Poland & Glass Candy Jar with Lid - Vase is 13"x14"
Dept. 56 Carnival "The Golden Vine Ferris Wheel" with Lights & Sounds - in Box
4 Central American Pottery Animals - 3 Birds & 1 Frog
3 Colored Glass Bottles, 2 Blue & 1 Green - 1 is Recycled Glass from Spain
Samsung 24" TV with Remote, Model UN24H4500AF - Works
4 Glass Items - Footed Bowl, Canister with Lid, Bowl with Plate & Lidded Bowl
Sony CD/DVD Player with Remote, Model DVP-SR210P - Works
Yamaha PSR-260 Electronic Keyboard with Stand - No Power Cord - Untested
2 Handmade Pottery Items - Candle Lantern & Vase with Drip Glaze
5 Painted Pottery Bowls from Central America - Largest is 18.5" in Diameter
Teak Wood Ice Bucket & Square Wood Trash Can - 11"x14"
Mr Christmas Gold Label "The Carousel" Millenium Edition in Box - Works
Brass Desk or Reading Lamp with Adjustable Neck - 26"x31"
Painted Ceramic Canister with Lid, Signed - 8" High
27 Vintage Golf Clubs of Varying Brands
4 Painted Pottery Bowls & Trays from Central America Plus 1 Wood Bowl
Carved Wood Set with 1 Large Tray, 14 Bowls & 2 Mugs
Ballard Round Party Tablecloth, Fits 48" Diameter Table - NEW
3 Original Signed Paintings from Central America, 2 Are Framed -Largest is 19x15
Maroon Base Wool Carpet Runner - 94"x24" - Needs Deep Cleaning
Lot of Vintage Handkerchiefs, Doilies, Table Cloths & More
Round Wood Coffee Table - 36"x17"
Zenobia Shriners Hats, Banner, Pin & Medal
Framed Hand Drawn & Signed Portrait of Young Boy - 25"x30"
Vintage Foreign Bank Notes, Morocco 1941, Algeria 1940, Germany 1908 & More
2 Boxes with Handblown Colored Glasses - Need Cleaning
7 Root Pouches, 25 Gallon Degradeable Fabric Containers for Trees & Bushes
Box with 23 Handblown Colored Glasses - Need Cleaning
3 Boxes with Handblown Colored Glasses - Need Cleaning
2 Boxes with Handblown Colored Glasses - Need Cleaning
Rolling Split Slant Top Table - 32"x18"x34"
Colorful Basket Bowl & Basket with 2 Handles - 35"x24"x11"
Wedgwood Etruria & Barlaston Dinner Service Set - Needs Cleaning
4 Sets of Colorful Fabric Place Mats - 19"x15" & 15"x15"
3 Shelf Lot with Cleaning Supplies, Towels, Baskets, Blankets & Much More
Samsonite 5 Padded Folding Chairs - 18"x19"x31"
Vintage Clay Fire Pot from Central America - Lid has Damage
Bowl & Spoon from Large Shell, Willow Tree New Life Figure, Plus Bear & Parrot
Shelf Lot with Painted Fish, Piggy Banks, Woven Basket & More
5 Central American Clay Figures & Brass Nesting Cup Weights
2 Handmade Zebra Heads & Tail for Costumes
Closet Lot with Costumes & Other Dress-Up Items
Silver Framed Bevelled Edge Mirror - 46"x34"
Shelving Lot - Bakeware, Bowls, Decorative Items & More
Shelf Lot with Large Pots, Copper Items & More
2 Shelf Lot with Iron Pot, Copper Molds, New Mason Jars & More
Food Warmers with Stands & Pumpkin Chiminea Style Fire Pot
Shelving Unit with Flower Pots & Many Other Miscellaneous Items
Metal Shelving Unit with Contents -Mainly Gardening Items with Some Other Things
Shelf Lot with Glass Candelabra, Vases, Plates, Bowls & More
Shelf Lot with Footed Cake Set in Box, Wine Glasses, Bowls & Much More
Shelf Lot with Tea Pot, Potato Ricer, Strainer, Bowls & More
Shelf Lot with Crystal Bowls, Turkey Platter, Photo Storage Case & More
Metal Extension Ladder & 2 Step Ladders
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