Sunday, July 24, 2011

Pssst...Listen Up!

Pssst...Listen up     It's an Estate Sale!


Once upon a time, there was an accomplished and distinguished
gentleman who moved to Kentucky from Virginia. Along with him,
he brought his collections and memories of a lifetime.



Many an evening he would spend sitting at his
Sheraton style, mahogany dining table, reflecting on his life.
Pssst...$2,500 and the wisdom is free 




Whilst the ladies of the house restored the SiverPlate
to it's original condition.
Pssst...Over 60 pcs. of Silverplate, Lady Rothschild would be envious!


Then they would lovingly return it to it's proper home
Pssst... We have a pair of these Chippendale style silver chests.



Now mind you, the gentleman from Virginia
wasn't partial to silver: he had an appreciation for all
precious metals.
Pssst... We have five beautiful mirrors


An evening spent by the fire...
Pssst... Accessories from three fireplaces



with his favorite cigar...
Pssst...Three Tea caddies starting at $100


and his favorite book.
Pssst... Oui, Madame, lots of English & French antiques


His biggest dilemma...Where to sit!
Pssst...Comfy huh? and $300! Like new!


The Chinese Chippendale Bench perhaps?


A Louis XV style bergere?


Maybe the Louis XVI style fauteuil.
Pssst... Oui, they are all authentic antiques



A Philadelphia style Chippendale chair?
Pssst...Both are sets, ca. 1880 and 1920


A beautiful French antique Provencial caned canape in walnut
Pssst...  Oui that is a 100% wool carpet  from  Pashawar Pakistan, 9 x 12
and we have more, more more!


He loved art, whether a copy of oil on canvas
Pssst...Marchioness de Pontejos by Francisco Goya

  
or an original hand painted French privacy screen.
Pssst... One of a kind!




You see, this is a lifetime collection, so many treasures
Pssst... Hepplewhite & Chippendale, yes Copeland too!


Did I tell you about the Limoge boxes?


and more Limoge boxes?
Pssst... A steal at $35 each


On the Queen Anne Lowboy!



Six mink coats even!


Diamond laced Michele watches, yes plural!
Pssst... We have 3 retail at $1500, only $300


Baccarat crystal that the gentleman never used


Did I mention he liked to travel?


He had a fondness for the Orient


and the color, turquoise.


And things that resembled the sun on the horizon.
Pssst... Hepplewhite buffet with inlaid sun rays


Demi-lunes of any sort


Then there is the not so old, but nice!


Like trundle beds of iron


Things for the kiddies too!
Pssst... Haddon Rocking Horse, England's oldest  rocking horse maker


You didn't think we would forget the puppies, did you?

As you can see, the gentleman had some fine things.
Pssst... The list is endless.

I'll leave you with a few more photos




Pssst... Like new! $300







and now for the details:

Saturday, July 30th,  8am ~ 5pm
Sunday, July 31st. 12pm ~ 5pm




We are pre-selling, so call if you are interested!

A bientot mes amis and
hope to see you Saturday!

25 comments:

  1. Looks like a wonderful sale. They do not come along often like that. I used to do them in St.Louis, before I moved to the country. Good luck, looks like you will do fine. I wish I was closer. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  2. Wow loos like it's going to be a wonderful sale. I wish you were closer so I could browse, good luck!

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  3. Darn- I'd love to go!

    Best of luck May you sell all that your goal is!

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  4. Wow,St. Louis should be so lucky the sales like this are hard to find. Tanglewood Cottage

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  5. Anonymous8:33 AM

    this is so wonderful....so glad to see your touch ....best of lucky on a great sale...sparkle on

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  6. What a divine statue! Fabulous lots, I particularly like the pretty painting. Warmest wishes from a 500 year old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx

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  7. Anonymous3:30 PM

    sSo beautiful. So far from Arizona.

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  8. Hey Shawn! How it going! would love to come see you! The sale looks wonderful1
    tot

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  9. PSSST! I love the statues and the concept! Hope all is well!

    Trinidad

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  10. This must have been some sale Shawn!
    What beautiful items!!Thanks for all the eye candy.

    HOpe your summer is going well!!

    bisous, sherry

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  11. Hi,

    It looks great!
    It would have been fun to go there, but unfortunately there is an ocean between my home and this place ;)

    Wishing you a wonderful day!

    Mia

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  12. Magnificent Post! A lots of love to choose from!Its absolutely wonderful-sale ever! I'd Love to go! if only i could! sigh :-(

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  13. Beautiful,timeless pieces. I can imagine people having dinner and perhaps tea outside on the lawn.

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  14. I truly wish I could be there!! How exciting an estate sale. I know it will be a huge success!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  15. What beautiful pieces! Love the caned settee! So pretty! Merry Christmas!

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  16. In the hopes that you are still reading - I want to wish you a very happy New Year, Shawn! I am thinking of you and miss you.
    xo isa

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  17. llaura7:32 AM

    wishing you a beautiful New Year filled with all the health & happiness there is. xoxoLaura

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  18. I adore that rocking horse!
    Just stumbled across your lovely blog. I look forward to popping back for some more gorgeous inspiration.
    x
    Melissah from Country Style Chic

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  19. I Love your items. I deal in PA and we are mainly German. French is something I would like to get into.
    Jeanette

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  20. wow some great pieces here!

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  21. i love some of these items :) i will be your new reader :) antique is something that i breath...

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  22. Wow..lots of gorgeous things!

    Snowy-hugs-from-Sweden
    Mia

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  23. Votre blog est vraiment une mine d'informations ! Que de choses intéressantes, c'est superbe ! Peu importe de ne pas partager la même langue :)
    Bonne continuation !
    Le blog Atepac

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  24. Wow, would love to have gone to this sale, some really beautiful pieces.
    Is that an original Goya? Amazing

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