Over and Above auction Feb. 6 balances Finery & Funk

18K white gold gemstone bracelet. Estimate: $300-$500. Over and Above Online Auction image

TIMONIUM, Md. – Over & Above Online Auction is starting the New Year off with an unusual auction, Finery & Funk, taking place Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

This auction features everything from glittering gold and gemstone jewelry to vintage parking meters. Bidders can bid on designer and costume jewelry as well as iron picture frames. There are art glass pieces, fine art pieces, as well as folk art items. Even architectural brackets, bathroom fixtures and other unusual items, can be won in this sale.

This auction of opposites includes gold, diamond and gemstone estate jewelry, including an exceptional multi-gemstone bracelet, set in 18K white gold. Additionally, there is a nice selection of costume jewelry by Miriam Haskell, Coro, LizTech and many other vintage as well as contemporary designers.

Silver and sterling jewelry is also strongly represented in this sale, including a Stanley Lechtzin midcentury pin (below). Additionally, the auction features an unusual set of Whiting sterling flatware, “Romance of the Sea” pattern.

Stanley Lechtzin sterling mid-century pin. Estimate: $50-$100. Over and Above Online Auction image

Beyond the glitter, the truly funky parts of the auction are both interesting and desirable.  This auction includes a found-object outsider art fire truck comprised of wood, metal, tin cans and more.

Slinky mechanical store display. Estimate: $40-$60. Over and Above Online Auction image

Additionally, this auction features architectural items, lighting, as well as early bath fixtures, including an unusual wall hanging towel basket.

Vintage bath wall hanging towel basket. Estimate: $40-$60. Over and Above Online Auction image

To bid live, sign up to bid through LiveAuctioneers and bid while the auction is actually taking place.  Items will sell in numeric order, roughly 80-100 lots per hour, affording plenty of time for online bidders to participate.

For details contact Over and Above Online Auction at 410-458-5768.

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