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    Fin de Siècle Rarities in Burien: Turn-of-the-Century Furniture, China, Books, Fashion and Art

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    This extraordinary auction is a reflection of a woman with an insatiable passion for rare antiques and vintage charm and character.  Each lot demonstrates a delightful blend of cherished memories and unique finds.  You will discover an eclectic taste and an appreciation for the finer things in life. She often hosted elegant tea parties adorned with delicate china and carefully handcrafted crocheted linens that displayed well on her antique furniture.  Her love for the cultures would shine through her collection of art and paintings, each with a story that added a touch of sophistication to her home, along with many shelves of books that whispered secrets of the past and ignited the imagination with tales of times gone by.  Every item in this collection is not just a piece of history but an identity that reflects a love for beauty, culture, and the timeless allure of turn-of-the-century life.

    FURNITURE: 

    ANTIQUE FURNITURE - an original Tiger Oak Dentist's Tool and Equipment Cabinet, Half Round Glass Curio Cabinet, Needlepoint stools, Adcock & Fritz Dressers with Mirrors, hallway tables, as well as mid-century pieces and a Wanek modern two-seat sofa and more.

    ANTIQUE & MID-CENTURY BOOKS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, OTHER:

    J. K. Gill Cast Iron Book Press and Kellogg Switchboard Telephones, Gemunder Violin.   Antique books galore!  You are certain to find a good read... considering the many genres represented.  Fairy Tales of Perrault, 1946 Gentlemen's Cookery and Drinking Companion Books, 1929 Little Women and 1962 Wind of the Willows, Books on History and the Civil War, Poetry, Children's books - Alice in Wonderland, Billy Whiskers, Tale of Peter Rabbit, Superman, Bugs Bunny.  Authors such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Appleton and Patrick O'Brien Paperbacks, along with Noddy books.  Library of Health Book (1800s) and two volume Standard Dictionary of the English Language.     

    ANTIQUE & VINTAGE HOUSEHOLD: 

    Alfred Shaheen's 1950's Hawaiian sarong dress, Hermes Le Timbalier silk scarf, Pashmina scarves, I. Magnin Beaded Evening Gown, and other clothing.  10 karat gold antique rings, sterling silver earrings, pendants and chains and more.  Hand Stitched Amish Quilt and Handwoven Rug.    You will also discover UNIQUE TOYS & DOLL COLLECTIBLES (Madame Alexander) and CHINA, PORCELAIN and FLATWARE:  Lenox, Royal Albert, Rosina, Bartlett Collins Depression and more.

     

    Pickups will be on Friday June 21st  11 am - 6:00 pm

    Arrangements can be made for pickup on Saturday June 22 or Sunday June 23 

    By invitation for pickup on Thursday, June 20th (furniture)

    Please call or text Joni 425-417-1522 for Questions concerning this auction.


    10% Buyer’s premium is added to your auction total. Tax is waived if you have an active reseller permit on file. 

    Address is provided the morning of pickups electronically on your invoice.

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    We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.




    Start Date/Time: 2024-06-11 07:00:00

    End Date/Time: 2024-06-18 19:00:00

    PickUp Date/Time: Burien pickup Friday, June 21, 11am-6pm

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