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Our goal is to market your collection, in a fair and honest way, to an ever-increasing audience. Every auction is available online; giving our local roots an international reach.  You can browse our auctions at anytime and bid from anywhere. Our 30 years of professional experience ensure that we are the best option for your auction, appraisal, and real estate needs.  We look forward to meeting you.


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May 6
  •   Sun, Apr 21, 2024 @ 11:07am (Start)
  •   Mon, May 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm (End)
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  •   Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 10:00am (Start)
  •   Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 4:00pm (End)

Offering a wide range of collectibles including original art, vintage toys, model trains, comics, baseball cards, West Virginia coal scrip, primitives, baskets, and quilts.  Original art and prints including an oil painting and two watercolors from Roanoke Virginia Artist Nancy P Wellons. Original oil paintings by Frances McKay and Riccardo Rinaldi as well as two 19th century oil paintings with period frames. Plus a collection of Federal Duck Stamp prints each with the stamp.  Model train collection with high end HO trains by Bemo, Fleischmann, Rocco, and Egger Bahn. Also N scale trains by Minitrix and Microtrain with multiple engines and rolling stock mostly new in original boxes in both scales.  Railroad locks, keys, and lantern from Norfolk and Western, Chesapeake and Ohio, and others as well as three 21 Jewel pocket watches by Elgin and Hamilton.  West Virginia coal scrip and scatter tag collection from various mines including New River, Winding Gulf, Logan Chilton, and many others. Plus other tokens, medals, elongated cents, wooden nickels, etc.  1990s comic book collection including Marvel, DC, and independents with a large group of various Spider-Man titles and several with Venom and Carnage appearances.  1970s baseball cards including 1972 Topps Carlton Fisk rookie card, 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card, 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle, and other 1973 Topps with stars.  Vintage toys with 1959 Barbie doll and 1960 Ken doll with original box, plus trucks from Wyandotte, Structo, and Hubley. As well as a collection of 1985 Cabbage Patch Dolls in original boxes.  Primitive collectibles including Pulaski Virginia cat ear basket with blue ribs, oak basket with green paint, Bland County Virginia quilt and other early quilts, crocks, North Carolina alkaline glaze pitcher, cranberry scoop, tools, etc.   Advertising including AC parts flange sign, Tom’s store counter jar, etc.  Plus other unique finds.  All for your bidding pleasure!

May 8
  •   Tue, Apr 23, 2024 @ 11:08pm (Start)
  •   Wed, May 8, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 4:00pm (Start)
  •   Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)

Farmer Auctions is Very Proud to Present the Estate of Dr. & Mrs. Houska

Mary and Chuck Houska lived in their beautiful home, which is a reproduction of the George Wythe home (colonial Williamsburg, VA) for over 60 years.  They shared passions for collecting antiques, gardening, and traveling the world.  They both retired as Professors. Chuck Houska retiring from Virginia Tech as Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering & Mary Houska from Hollins University as Associate Professor of Economics.
Their valuable collection contains over 200 years of family history, primarily stemming from ancestor, Samuel Sanford, who was a successful Boston ship owner and merchant.  The Sanford’s were long an active part of Boston Society.  The Sanford antiques and collection are New England based.  In addition to the Sanford collection, Chuck Houska’s hobby was to make antique furniture reproductions, producing many beautiful pieces over the years, which blended well with the original antiques inherited from the New England ancestors.
This Lifetime Collection offers a Fine Variety of 19th & 20th Century Antique Furniture, Selection of Windsor chairs, Trestle table,  beautiful collection of Fine 14K & 18K gold Jewelry, Oil Paintings, Fine Antique 14k gold Cameo, 1909 & 1913 $2.50 Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagles, Sterling Silver Collection including Fisher 5pc. Coffee & Tea Set, variety of servings pieces & 110 pc Towle Old Lace Sterling flatware set, Oriental rugs, quilts, lamps, books, John Deere Riding Mower, Garden accessories, patio furniture & More!!

May 14
  •   Wed, Apr 24, 2024 @ 10:25pm (Start)
  •   Tue, May 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm (End)
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  •   Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 4:00pm (Start)
  •   Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)

Mrs Ferris, loved ceramics and fashion. She had a wardrobe and accessories collection to rival most any department store. She enjoyed cooking for her church and her co workers, which required a nice selection of baking supplies. Also included is a nice patio set, vintage Pyrex and Corningware, beautiful handmade quilts, clocks, handmade wooden items by Kenneth Ferris, household furnishings, railroad collectibles, autographed baseballs, antique Christmas decor, rare Garst Brothers cowbell, beautiful glassware and tools

Mrs. Chestnutt's collection features: Nice MCM Bedroom complete with hanging lights, Beautiful vintage mink coats, Uranium glass, Murano glass, decorative art, Asian themed decor, household furnishings, zero-gravity chairs,, Several original watercolors, Nice wicker set, Rare Chippy Heath Telephone bench.

May 16
  •   Sun, Apr 28, 2024 @ 4:10pm (Start)
  •   Thu, May 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Tuesday, May 14, 2024 @ 5:00pm (Start)
  •   Tuesday, May 14, 2024 @ 7:00pm (End)

Part 2 of this large collection is a Mixture of Tools and construction items & Contents of the beautiful Colonial Home, garage and two outbuildings.

The home Interior offers beautiful Henkel Harris Va. Furniture. A complete Dining table , 10 chairs, Hunt Board and Buffet made of Black Cherry. A cherry HighBoy chest also made by Winchester Henkel Harris. An antique oak hall tree, and an oak Bow front china cabinet. A lawyers bookcase, cherry bedroom furniture,  oriental rugs, a large set of King Richard Sterling Flatware, upholstered chairs & sofas, Thomas Kinkade painting. Fenton glassware, Steiff animals, A guitar & handmade dulcimer, clocks,  Pyrex set of Amish Butter Print mixing bowls, quilts, McCoy pottery, high end cookware ,  wrought iron patio furniture, A large collection of Breyer Horses in boxes, A large Barbie collection,  A Madame Alexander doll collection, a Beannie Baby collection,  extensive library of Presidential books, with three autograph books by President Nixon, Carter and Ford. Many lots of vintage Toys by Fisher Price,  Garfield,  Smurfs, Sesame Street,  Grapettes, My Little Pony, and Barbies 1961 cases and others. Cast iron pots & griddles , gardening items 
Buildings offerings 
B & O railroad level, tools. Air compressors, Lincoln Welders, Troy blower, Mantis Cultivator, vise, grinder, work benches, wheel barrow, several ladders,  sets of scaffolding, cured wood, fire wood, numerous chain saws including a Stihl,  weed eater, old vintage school lockers , metal shelving, chains , hand tools, massage table and exercise equipment including a Nortrek  and others. 

May 21
  •   Sat, May 4, 2024 @ 7:12am (Start)
  •   Tue, May 21, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 4:00pm (Start)
  •   Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)

Entrusted Auctions offers the estate of Buford (Allen) and Ethel(Gussie) Burton, of Bluefield, WV.  The lifelong residents of Bland County, Viriginia and Mercer County, WV.
The Burton estate is a reflection of their hobbies and passions. There is something for everyone.  You may add a variety of carefully cared for household items to your personal collection or inventory.  The very popular 1960’s and 1970’s estate offering includes:  vintage glassware, kitchenware, Christmas decorations, both Mid-Century Modern and Vintage furniture, small appliances, canning supplies, lighting, household items from every room, garage contents, welder,  tools, outside furniture and seasonal decorations and much more. 
Great Auction to find an item that revives a cherished memory or add to your collection of Mid-Century wares.