Past Auctions

Attention all book lovers! This is the auction for you. This home houses a veritable library on a wide array of topics. Some of those topics include the Wild West, American Civil War, Presidents' biographies, organized crime, dinosaurs, birds, animals, jazz, and so much more. Books range from vintage to new. Many are first editions and many are signed by the authors. 

Don't miss the 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster 883, a Treadlok standing safe, a vintage Tom's Crackers vending machine, a vintage hook & ladder metal pedal car, and some amazing pieces of local history including a jacket and sports flag of the Roanoke Buckskins. This was a 1970s minor league football team in Roanoke. 

There are several Walking Liberty Half Dollars, some that are key dates. 

Sports fans should check out the autographed baseballs and photos of Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax and others. 

The auction contains replicas of skulls from alligators and dinosaurs, signed artists' lithographs and a lithograph of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier signed by the boxing legends themselves. 

Dive in and find the piece you cannot live without!

Every piece in this auction tells a story — a story of taste, style, and a lifetime of collecting. This single-owner jewelry collection was lovingly curated over decades by one couple with an eye for timeless beauty and craftsmanship.

You’ll find a dazzling array of treasures, including 14K gold rings adorned with diamonds and vibrant gemstones, a graceful gold necklace, an extraordinary charm bracelet boasting 33 unique charms, classic gold cufflinks, and an assortment of sterling silver and fine costume jewelry.

Each item has been carefully cared for and reflects the charm and sophistication of its collectors. Don’t miss the opportunity to add a piece of their legacy to your own collection.

Happy Bidding!

Welcome to the lifetime collection of A.D. Tolley. Mr. Tolley worked in the coal mines for close to 50 years and has been collecting scrip and coal mining memorabilia for most of that time. Mr. Tolley is a proud southern West Virginia coal miner and a natural-born collector.  His collection includes scrip, an antique National 1920's wood grain cash register, anemometers, permissible miner safety lamps, carbide lamps, antique Ingles System token dispenser register, books on scrip & store tokens, coin collecting supplies, numerous black & white mining photographs & prints, mining helmets, and so much more. 

Within this classic midcentury home you will find 14K earrings, handmade quilts, Fenton glass, Viking swung vase, art glass, Italian bar cart & lamps, signed art pottery, vintage typewriters, oil lamps, deer mounts, camera equipment, zippo lighters, Yellowcare, Pyrex, MCM furniture, Christmas decor, audio equipment, LP's, black powder flask & supplies, vintage fly fishing poles, gun equipment & ammo, wildlife prints, protectograph, electronics, tools, Kobata battery operated leaf blower, vintage hunting knife, golf gear, ladders & so much more. 

***Please note, we reserve the right to request certified funds or cash for any one purchased lot or if invoice total sum is $1000 or greater.

When we say Out of This World, we mean it—this remarkable collection spans the vastness of the cosmos to the tiniest wonders of the microscopic world. The late Donald McCray was a man of endless curiosity and craftsmanship, and his passions shine through in this fascinating, wide-ranging assortment.

There is an impressive selection of high-end telescopes and precision accessories, perfect for the dedicated stargazer. Shifting focus to a smaller scale, the collection also features fine microscopes, including exquisite antique brass instruments by renowned London makers such as J. Swift & Sons.

Mr. McCray’s fascination with natural history is evident in his extensive fossil collection—featuring orthoceras plates, ammonite shells, fish fossil slabs, and even massive megalodon teeth that testify to the ancient mysteries of our planet.

Art lovers will discover treasures as well, including original works by Botetourt County artist Mark R. Woodie and a handcrafted dulcimer—a one-of-a-kind creation by the celebrated Appalachian fiddle artist Audrey Hash Ham.

Mr. McCray’s creativity didn’t stop there. His woodshop tools, art supplies, easels, and airbrush compressors reveal a man equally inspired by craftsmanship and design.

And then there are the vehicles! This collection includes a beautifully maintained 1930 Ford Model A Pickup, a hard-top Mercedes convertible, and a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

This is truly a collection that reflects a life lived with passion, curiosity, and craftsmanship. Happy Bidding!

*Please note, the resident of this home was a smoker and the house exhibits an obvious smoke smell. There is the chance that items with fabric (rugs, furniture) may be compromised with a smoke odor. 

***We reserve the right to request certified funds or cash for any one purchased lot or if invoice total sum is $1000 or greater.