Past Auctions

We  love to introduce you to one of Roanoke’s early homes built by David W. Flickwir, who was instrumental in the development and care of the railway locally. Perhaps it is the history of this beautiful home that enticed former owner Ronald Owens to purchase and care for it. (Be sure to check out the real estate auction listing for this home!) Ron was born in Stuart VA and was a successful Realtor and owner of  Owens & Company Realty. This home is beautifully decorated and we are thrilled to point out some of the highlights. 

Ron clearly had an affinity for learning about the Civil War. We can see this reflected in the collections of books, artwork by well known artist Mort Kunstler, portraits and figural decanters representing wartime generals & more. The living area is accented by Victorian Gentleman’s & Ladies Armchairs, Gone With The Wind Lamps, and a large signed art print by the late P. Buckley Moss. In the upstairs office you will find a beautiful solid wood antique desk.

There are four beds offered in this auction one of which has a matching suit by Pipers Grove Furniture. Also included are Statton side tables, stained glass lamps, marble top tables, nice handmade rugs, numerous pieces of Meissen Blue Onion Pattern China pieces & much more. We invite you to experience this collection as well as tour this historic home at our preview. Hope to see you there. Happy Bidding. 

Ed and Evelyn Tomchin have lived and worked for decades in Bluefield and Princeton, WV. This modest auction contains items they collected, some reflective of their many travels around the world. Some pieces to note include Tomlinson furniture, beautiful rugs, unique China Cabinets, a large Thomasville dining room table, a unique green patio table, vintage Pyrex and other MCM pieces. 

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.