This Roanoke auction is Part II of the remarkable lifetime collection of Dr. Bob McGuffin—an expansive and thoughtfully curated offering featuring more than 650 lots amassed and preserved over decades of passionate collecting.
Dr. McGuffin’s diverse interests and discerning eye are evident throughout this catalog, which spans multiple eras, categories, and collecting disciplines. From fine materials to nostalgic treasures, this auction offers something for both the seasoned collector and the curious bidder.
Highlights include:
• 14K Gold Jewelry & Sterling Silver
• Bakelite pieces and vintage costume jewelry
• Extensive collection of vinyl albums and rock t-shirts
• Vintage fishing lures, rods, and reels
• Pocket knives, antique toys, and a unique Mid-Century Brutalist Chess Set
• Matchbox cars and Star Wars collectibles—including a rare 1978 Blue Snaggletooth figure
• Local labeled druggist bottles and an Antique Dental Cabinet made by American Cabinet Company in the early 20th century.
• Sports memorabilia and vintage books, including baseball, NFL titles, and a 1900 The Bomb (VMI yearbook)
• Brass, copper, and carved wood décor
• Paintings and prints, including Japanese woodblock and other Asian artworks
• Carlo Alberi violin imported by B&J, New York
• Pottery and Art Deco pieces
Dr. McGuffin’s lifelong pursuit of unique and meaningful objects has resulted in a collection rich in character, history, and rarity. Many of the items offered in this sale are seldom encountered in today’s marketplace—pieces that collectors search years to find.
This is more than an auction—it is an opportunity to acquire truly distinctive items from a carefully assembled collection that reflects a lifetime of curiosity, appreciation, and discovery.
