Farmer Auctions would love to offer you the opportunity to step back in time to experience the Antique collection of Regina and Steve Vassar. Steve and Gina were both born of families with deep roots to the areas of Bedford, Roanoke and Buchanan. Once together, Steve and Gina opened a booth at the old Happy's Flea Market building in Roanoke VA. They named it This and That Antiques. When the booth closed, they continued to build their personal collection in their historic 1880s home in Elliston. They spent their time outside of collecting taking care of numerous farm animals. While family was often invited into the home, perhaps no one knew just how incredible this collection is until now! 

While every piece is fantastic we would like to draw your attention to some items that stand out including Collections of Gold Coins $2.50, $5, $10, $20 Pieces, 14Kt Gold & Sterling Jewelry, Tobacco Tins, Rare Old Mill Cigarettes Advertisement. Local Roanoke, Botetourt & Lakeside Memorabilia, Political Memorabilia, Pins, Books and Ephemera, Masonic Items, Daum Nancy Cameo Vase, Antique Regina Music Box, Early American Pattern Glass, Antique Bisque Dolls, Primitive Antique Furniture, Variety of Early American & Victorian Furniture, Advertising, Aluminum Christmas Tree, Christmas Memorabilia, Seasonal Blow Molds, Ceramic Christmas Trees, Christopher Radko Blown Glass Ornaments, Thomas Edison Phonograph, Antique Telephone Booth, Fabulous 1920s Evening Gowns & Mourning Dress, Pair of Antique Brass Eagle Lanterns, Antique Mannequins, Antique Cast Iron Gate & Hitching Post, Civil War Era Hunting Pouch, Collection of Antique Clocks including Ithaca Calendar Clock, Political & Figural Clocks, Triple Decker Pillar & Scroll Mantle Clocks & much much more!

Please join us for our Preview on April 19th from 3 to 6 for light hors d’oeuvres & refreshments. Happy Bidding! 

We are pleased to present the outstanding Patricia Obenshain Estate. Patricia worked many years at the Apple Barn while her husband, Cary, owned his own Esso gas station. This couple liked to "bring their work home" evidenced by their collection of Esso and Texaco advertising and ephemera and Department 56 Christmas décor such as the Dickens Heritage Village, Billy Buttons snowmen, and Willow Tree figurines and Cats Meow collectibles. They also have quite the coin collection sifting through coins from years of working at the gas station. Patricia had very fine taste when it came to furniture, jewelry, and art.  Wonderful pieces of furniture include a Lane cedar chest, an amazing antique corner cabinet and an immaculate Tom Seely cherry wood bedroom set. She also was the proud owner of some amazing jewelry including many gold pieces, diamonds, and other fine stones.

Patricia had over 30 P. Buckley Moss framed art pieces. The property is situated in beautiful Botetourt County with an amazing sweeping view of the farm they owned and worked. This auction contains farm equipment used to keep this farm looking beautiful including a John Deere 1450 tractor, Ford 4610 II tractor, as well as a few trailers, John Deere hay rake, New Holland 640 Auto Wrap baler and post hole driver.  Other incredible pieces of interest on this wonderful estate include a vintage Michigan cash register, a Piedmont Candy Company candy jar, secretary desks, Bassett Furniture washstand, hand stitched quilts, vintage toys, crocks and apple crates from local orchards. 

This historic home features tons of space with three stories and a full basement.  Meticulously cared for. Beautiful hardwood floors 6 BR, 2 1/2 baths. Heat pump & forced air gas with central air.  Paved parking in the rear makes this suitable for residential or business use.  Property is zoned Downtown/Mixed Use  providing the ultimate flexibility to use as a primary residence, office space or multi-family housing. Property is in the H-2 Historic District overlay.  Close proximity to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, I-581 & downtown.   Originally built by David W. Flickwir, pioneer resident of Roanoke and member of the Board of Directors of N&W  RWY. Flickwir was dubbed the “Greatest Benefactor” of then Roanoke Hospital. More recently, this wonderful property was owned by the late S. Ronald Owens, Vice President of Owens & Company Realtors, thus continuing its legacy of housing renowned Roanoke residents. We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity.

We are pleased to present this wonderful collection of items owned by Kay and James Lugar. Kay loved filling her home with beautiful things, so this collection includes antique furniture such as a dual compartment meal chest, punched tin panel pie safe, three-drawer blanket chest and more. There are also antique split baskets, antique wool coverlets, converted oil lamps, and a vast array of crocks. It also offers unique and beautiful wall art for all tastes ranging from pastels of fruit or vegetables to painted chickens and even a Thai temple rubbing.