Huge Collection of bench made Knives, 1950-1980 Football, Basketball &  Baseball Cards featuring rookie cards and Hall of Famers as  Well as unopened 2000's Blaster Boxes and Rack Packs.  Also includes Repro Tin Advertising Signs as Well as Collectable Silver Coins.

Farmer Auctions is honored to be entrusted with this legacy Clifton Forge, VA estate.

Nancy worked as a secretary for the Virginia State Police, and Richard served in the Army during the Korean War, then worked at Westvaco.  He also served on the Clifton Forge rescue squad for many years.
Nancy and Richard were proud Clifton Forge residents.

Nancy loved to collect many things, including Antiques, Elephants, China & Toys. Richard was a handyman and loved working on cars. They both loved the Virginia Tech Hokies and spent many years attending every home game possible!

Their Lifetime Collection includes 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, Railroad & Other Pocket Watches, C&O Caboose Stove, Brass Railroad Engine Keys, Lots of Chessie Memorabilia, Safe, 14K Gold & Sterling Jewelry, Toys including Tin Lithographs, GI Joe Figurines, Tanks & Accessories, Marx, Lionel, Tyco & Bachmann Train Sets & Accessories, Furniture, Vintage Radios, Christmas Decorations, Vintage Kitchen Collectibles, Collection of Liquor Decanters, Vintage Porch Glider, Dolls, Lots of Virginia Tech Memorabilia, Collection of Baseball Cards, Vintage Tools, Vintage Signal Lights & Soo Much More!!!!

Farmer Auctions is pleased to present The Hammond Collection Part II Historical Ephemera Auction Event.  This historic collection includes many Antiques, Sterling Silver, Warm Springs, Norfolk & Western Flatware, Augusta, Virginia  & Danville Military Institutions Rare Memorabilia, Toy Counter Display Case, Local Broadsides, Pair of Matching Antique Bookcases, Oak Lawyers Bookcase, Advertisements, Receipts, Postcards, Artwork, Collection of Local & Virginia History Books, Pharmaceutical Bottles & ONE-OF-A-KIND Items!!

Mr. Howard Hammond was a man of many varied talents and accomplishments: he was a passionate genealogist and local historian; a talented artist, solo vocalist and theatre actor; a lifelong art teacher; a prolific photographer, documentarian, and writer; a captivating storyteller; a devoted friend and family member; and a true gentleman with a kind and generous spirit.
His collection contains over 200 years of his family’s history & Alleghany Highlands history.  His twin brother Charlie Hammond was a life-long Covington resident and teacher at Covington High School.  Noted family members and institutions represented in this collection include:  
• His great-grandfather William S. Wills - Civil War veteran, pharmacist and owner of Wills Drug Store, the first drug store in Covington
• His grandfather Charles Howard Revercomb - early postmaster of Covington and member of the Virginia House of Delegates
•     His uncle Charles Pickett Barnett - C&O Railroad engineer and City Engineer for Covington
•     His father Frank Hammond, Jr. - owner of Hammond Coal Company
•     His grandfather Frank Hammond, Sr. - owner of F.H. Hammond Notion Co.
•     His cousin Chapman Revercomb - US Senator for West Virginia
• Virginia Military Institute
• Danville Military Institute
• Augusta Military Academy
• Bridgewater College
• Covington High School

�� Please view & make plans for this Historical Online Only Auction! There is definitely something for everyone at this Auction!!!

Farmer Auction proudly presents the eclectic estate of Harry and Betty Gilbert, of Daniels, WV. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert were longtime residents of Raleigh County and together founded the Little General Convenience Stores.

This auction offers a very diverse selection of items from Antique to Contemporary. You will have the opportunity to bid on Mrs. Gilbert’s watercolor artworks as well as other local artists whose mediums range from painting to pottery. Will find art collected from other areas to be very desirable. A unique hammered dulcimer in a cabinet rounds out the arts represented in the collection.

Modern home furnishings include Contemporary Bedroom and Dining Room furniture, beautiful woven rugs from around the world, freestanding display cabinets, as well as antique chairs and occasional tables. Electronic devices, heaters, televisions, computer components and more.

The collection of elegant glassware, stemware, and hostess service includes: crystal, pressed and etched glass, Fostoria, Lenox China, many plate silver serving pieces, and bar cart with extensive barware items, wine de-corker on tripod, wine accessories, and much more.

Home décor items are exquisite pieces collected from around the world, wooden carved pieces, Asian inspired figures, paintings, trinket boxes, etc. Additional pieces include commemorative souvenirs noting Prague’s Ferdinand I and Maria Augusta's coronation.

Kitchenware offers small appliances, cookware, serving platters, knife collections, flatware, utensils, and linens.

Additional items include Christmas décor, an impressive collection of candles and candlesticks, recipe books, art books, golf clubs, chiminea and propane grill.

This estate is a Must See. Please plan to attend the preview to truly appreciate the quality of the items offered.