A Collector's Dream: Extraordinary Estate Auction
Discover treasures spanning centuries of craftsmanship and artistry!
This exceptional auction brings together an extraordinary collection of over 400 premium items, featuring museum-quality pieces, rare collectibles, and beloved antiques.
Featured Collections:
Royal Doulton Masterpieces
An extensive collection of rare figurines and collectibles including:
Prestige Pieces: Jack Point HN2080 by Charles Noke ($300), Master of the Foxhounds Presentation Jug ($300)
Limited Editions: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Loving Cup, Tower of London Loving Jug (#126/500), HRH Prince of Wales, Princess Diana Spencer (Edition 1196/1500)
Character Jugs: Shakespeare and Dickens jugs by Charles Noke & Harry Fenton, The Pied Piper (#435)
Classic Figurines: 50+ pieces including St George HN2051, The Huntsman HN2492, Coppelia HN2115, Suzette HN1690, and many more
Animal Figures: Scottie Dogs, Mare and Foal HN2532, and various dog figurines
Beswick Pieces: Duke of Edinburgh on Alamein, Huntsman on Rearing Horse Model 868
Antique Doll Collection (30+ Pieces)
Exquisite German bisque and porcelain dolls from renowned makers:
Simon & Halbig (multiple examples including 1909 model, HN126)
Armand Marseille composition dolls
Heubach Koppelsdorf Thuringia models
C.M. Bergmann bisque head dolls
Hertel Schwab & Co. character baby dolls
Fulper porcelain dolls
Vintage Ideal Shirley Temple composition doll
Otto Gans, Lotte Hummel, and other rare makers
Most pieces starting at $50
Fine Art & Paintings
Original Works:
Giovanni Battista oils depicting Naples Grandoise di Chiaia ($300) and Portrait of Old Man ($250)
Edwin Lord Weeks Egyptian watercolor scenes (pair $350, singles $150-175)
Oil painting in manner of Eduardo Von Grutzner "Drunk Monks" ($600)
"The Pet Donkey" by John Locker ($350)
Franz Schubert portrait by L. Ajos ($400)
Prints & Lithographs:
Bernard Buffet lithographs: Bridge Over Seine, Parisian Landscape with Eiffel Tower ($250 each)
Pablo Picasso "Toros en Vallauris" 1956 lithograph ($250)
Marc Chagall 1960 "Self-Portrait" Mourlot 282 ($25)
Roy Lichtenstein "Girl With Tear III" signed limited edition ($25)
Willy Pogany "Legend of the Stone of Refuge" ($75)
Contemporary & Folk Art:
Abstract colorful painting by Donna Burstein ($300)
Mid-century abstract by Jean Wagner Troemel 1966 ($200)
Haitian folk art paintings
Victorian Continental School portrait ($200)
American School portrait c.1840s ($200)
Victorian & Antique Furniture
Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cabinet circa 1890 English ($1,200) - the crown jewel of the auction
Antique oak bookcase doors with leaded stained glass panels ($75)
Art Deco and period lighting fixtures
Luxury Accessories & Memorabilia
Hermès Paris:
Five 100% silk ties with decorative scenes ($220)
Three iconic design ties with original boxes ($330)
Orient Express Collection:
Venice Simplon Orient-Express crystal champagne flutes ($90)
Four Wagon-Lits demitasse cups and saucers ($100)
Three ceramic ashtrays by Gien France ($100)
Ocean Liner Memorabilia:
Five Italian shipping line ashtrays ($125)
French Riviera Hotel ceramic ashtrays from 1960s ($65)
Vintage Cookware & Kitchen Collectibles
Premium Brands:
Le Creuset vintage French cast iron Dutch oven in Bleu ($50)
All-Clad frying pans and grill pans ($25 each)
Griswold cast iron skillets (multiple sizes, $25 each)
Lodge cast iron pieces including Disney Mickey Mouse muffin pan
Antique Copper & Brass:
Hand-hammered copper pots with lids
Antique copper tea kettles with brass handles
Mauviel and Bazar Francais pieces
Victorian metalware including brass candlesticks ($50)
Art Glass & Decorative Arts
Gallé cameo glass vases with floral and winter scene carvings ($25 each)
Bohemian iridescent Art Nouveau vases (Kralik/Loetz style) ($25)
Carnival glass bowls and dishes (9-piece lot $25)
Slan Crystal Italy hand-painted vases
D'Orsay powder box with René Lalique crystal jar ($50)
Vintage Toys & Collectibles
Model Cars:
1950s-60s Ford promotional model cars in display cases ($40 per lot)
1964-65 Ford Thunderbird dealer promotional models with radio
Military Miniatures:
17 lead miniature ships from Houston's Ships ($40)
WWII plastic and metal miniatures by DB Miniatures
Desert Storm Arab Middle East miniatures with terrain
French and English miniatures from 100 Years War
Comics:
21 Marvel Comics from 1970s-80s ($25)
18 Wonder Woman and Warlord comics from 1980s ($25)
Jewelry & Accessories
Native American sterling silver cuff bracelet with turquoise ($40)
Mexico sterling silver rope braided bracelet ($40)
Carved cherry red Bakelite bangles with leaf designs ($50)
Art Deco Bakelite and Lucite bracelets ($50)
Vintage German shooting and hiking festival enamel medals ($25)
Clocks & Timepieces
Art Deco Hammond Postal Telegraph synchronous electric wall clock ($175)
Imhof Swiss gilt brass 8-day desk clock ($25)
Gilt brass carriage clock by Mauser Mfg Co ($25)
Bucherer wind-up table clock ($25)
Textiles & Rugs
Antique Hamadan tribal hand-woven rug with floral motifs ($50)
Hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug from Iran c.1975 ($50)
Nautical & Maritime
Model of two-masted schooner yacht with dark blue hull and white cloth sails ($100)
Vinyl Records
Multiple lots of vintage vinyl including:
The Who and Pete Townshend (7 records $25)
David Bowie, Simple Minds, and more ($25 per lot)
Jazz collections featuring various artists ($25)
Paul Simon, Talking Heads, Stevie Nicks ($25)
James Taylor and various artists ($25)
Unique Curiosities
Hand-carved wooden crucifix ($25)
Handmade leather-wrapped lion figurine with glass eyes ($25)
Hand-carved Laos plaque depicting jungle scene ($25)
19th century handwrought brass canteen water jar ($50)
Makonde hand-carved abstract wood sculpture ($25)
Chinese green-glazed ceramic roof ridge tile ($25)
Antique brown glaze pottery Toby jugs and face jugs ($50)
Victorian primitive log cabin collectibles ($50)
Persian and Indian collectibles including platters ($50)
Vintage man cave collectibles with brass telescope and microscope ($50)
Lighting
Art Nouveau reverse-painted glass desk lamp ($25)
Vaughan Petite Bell Jar blown glass lantern pendant fixture ($175)
Chase Chrome Art Deco desk lamps ($150)
Art Deco slip shade wall sconces by Lincoln circa 1920-30 ($75)
Antique double brass hurricane student lamp ($25)
Books & Ephemera
"Three Vassar Girls in Italy" by Lizzie W. Champney, 1885 ($25)
1940s children's books including Big Little Books ($25)
Business Directory New York and Brooklyn 1890-91 ($25)
Early 20th century Illinois and Evanston license plates 1928 ($25)
Elvis Presley photo with May 2, 1977 Chicago Stadium ticket stub ($50)
Miscellaneous Treasures
Antique hand-painted double-sided Mayer Oil Co. wood sign ($275)
WWII US Navy uniform tops with rank insignias ($25)
Antique cast iron bell with chain and hook ($25)
Wooden snowshoes with woven rawhide lattice ($50)
Churchill Mint sterling silver Wedgwood George Washington cameo pill box ($25)
Glass jug with funnel from 1971, 6.5 gallon capacity ($25)
Large lot wooden clogs and shoe forms with painted designs ($25)
Auction Details
Date: December 22, 2025
Starting Bids: From just $25 to $1,200
Total Items: 400+ lots
Whether you're seeking museum-quality Royal Doulton figurines, rare antique dolls, fine art, vintage cookware, or unique collectibles, this auction offers exceptional value and variety. From affordable treasures at $25 to investment-grade pieces, there's something for every collector and enthusiast.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the most diverse and impressive estate collections of the year!