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FAR 551 - The Morris Collection of Fincastle, VA

We are so excited to share with you the incredible and eclectic collection of John and Judy Morris. John studied architecture at VA Tech and was in the Army Corp of Engineers. They met while stationed in Europe, and were married for over 50 years! As luck would have it, they ended up building a fantastic home in Fincastle and filled it and their property with an amazing assortment of gems from their domestic and world travels. They loved to entertain and Judy’s kitchen couldn’t be more full of the highest quality cookware and serving pieces. They enjoyed hiking, skiing, riding bikes, camping, gardening, and acquired the best tools and gear for everything. Some highlights of their collection include: A 1989 Ford XLT 150 and a 1978 CJ-7 Jeep; multiple skis, a vast amount of original artwork; sterling silver; art glass and crystal; books; woodwork; pottery; ceramics; garden sculptures; their packed kitchen has the most bakeware we’ve ever seen, Le Creuset, Pyrex, Corning Ware, cast iron, china, glassware, copper pots, vintage Tupperware, and anything one would ever need. Baskets; beautiful holiday decor; an awesome music collection in all formats along with top quality equipment to play it; Outdoor whirligigs, sculptures, statues and outstanding patio furniture; two sheds, a shop full of Craftsman and other high quality tools; multiple bikes; log splitter; grills; camping gear; a chipper/shredder and tiller; hand and yard tools galore. There is so much more, including many rare and amazing unique finds! Enjoy browsing and happy bidding!
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18% buyer's premium. Shipping Options: The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com 18% buyer's premium added to final high bid for each item. Visa and MC Registration only. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM. With 4 lots closing every 2 minutes.
1950s Carl Erickson Controlled Bubble Art Glass Compote
Amethyst purple top. Unsigned, attributed to Carl Erickson. No chips or cracks. Very good condition. - Lot 1 Dimension: 6.125H 7.75W
  • $100.00
  • 1950s Carl Erickson Controlled Bubble Art Glass Compote
    Lot 1 - Amethyst purple top. Unsigned, attributed to Carl Erickson. No chips or cracks. Very good condition.
  • $100.00
  • Rare Paden City Flamingo Sun Uranium Glass Creamer
    Flamboyant etching done by the Lotus Decorating Company. Typically seen only on #210 Regina pieces in ebony. A scarce and incredible piece. - Lot 2 Dimension: 4H 3.25D 4.625W
  • $50.00
  • Rare Paden City Flamingo Sun Uranium Glass Creamer
    Lot 2 - Flamboyant etching done by the Lotus Decorating Company. Typically seen only on #210 Regina pieces in ebony. A scarce and incredible piece.
  • $50.00
  • 1940 Virginia License Plate
    Dimensions listed are for frame. - Lot 4 Dimension: 6.125H .625D 12.875W
  • $40.00
  • 1940 Virginia License Plate
    Lot 4 - Dimensions listed are for frame.
  • $40.00
  • Original Painting
    Oil on canvas. Gorgeous detail and layering. Unable to make out artist signature. Some stain spots on fabric border of ornate golden frame. - Lot 3 Dimension: 28.25H 40.25W
  • $35.00
  • Original Painting
    Lot 3 - Oil on canvas. Gorgeous detail and layering. Unable to make out artist signature. Some stain spots on fabric border of ornate golden frame.
  • $35.00
  • Giant Hand Blown Glass Bottle
    Very good condition. No chips or cracks. - Lot 8 Dimension: 22H 14W
  • $65.00
  • Giant Hand Blown Glass Bottle
    Lot 8 - Very good condition. No chips or cracks.
  • $65.00
  • Pair Of Antique Tuthill Cut Glass Candlesticks
    Circa 1915. Both are signed on base. Very good condition. - Lot 7 Dimension: 9H 4.25W
  • $45.00
  • Pair Of Antique Tuthill Cut Glass Candlesticks
    Lot 7 - Circa 1915. Both are signed on base. Very good condition.
  • $45.00
  • Stuben Crystal Bowl
    Signed on base. No chips or cracks, very good condition. - Lot 5 Dimension: 3.875H 7.75W
  • $35.00
  • Stuben Crystal Bowl
    Lot 5 - Signed on base. No chips or cracks, very good condition.
  • $35.00
  • Le Crueset Set Of 4 Petite Vegetable Casseroles
    Brand new in box, never been used. Dimensions are for box. - Lot 6 Dimension: 10H 5D 10W
  • $70.00
  • Le Crueset Set Of 4 Petite Vegetable Casseroles
    Lot 6 - Brand new in box, never been used. Dimensions are for box.
  • $70.00
  • Reed & Barton Sterling Flatware Set In The Renaissance Scroll Pattern
    67 pieces total including 12 dinner knives (hollow handles), 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 8 soup spoons, 3 serving spoons, 1 cold meat fork, 1 gravy ladle, 1 sauce ladle, 1 sugar shell, 2 master butter knives (hollow handles), and 2 cocktail forks. 78.95 troy oz. sterling. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. Stored in included flatware chest. Estimated value $1575-$1700. - Lot 10 Dimension: 3.5H 12.25D 15.75W
  • $1,290.00
  • Reed & Barton Sterling Flatware Set In The Renaissance Scroll Pattern
    Lot 10 - 67 pieces total including 12 dinner knives (hollow handles), 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 8 soup spoons, 3 serving spoons, 1 cold meat fork, 1 gravy ladle, 1 sauce ladle, 1 sugar shell, 2 master butter knives (hollow handles), and 2 cocktail forks. 78.95 troy oz. sterling. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. Stored in included flatware chest. Estimated value $1575-$1700.
  • $1,290.00
  • Reed & Barton Sterling 3 Piece Demitasse Set D-87
    Pointed Antique pattern. Coffee pot is 9-1/8 inches high, open sugar is 3-3/4 inches high, and creamer is 4-1/4 inches high. 34.75 troy oz. total. No monograms. Estimated value $700-$800. - Lot 11
  • $535.00
  • Reed & Barton Sterling 3 Piece Demitasse Set D-87
    Lot 11 - Pointed Antique pattern. Coffee pot is 9-1/8 inches high, open sugar is 3-3/4 inches high, and creamer is 4-1/4 inches high. 34.75 troy oz. total. No monograms. Estimated value $700-$800.
  • $535.00
  • Barrys Buzzard, By Mark Woodie
    Titled, dated Oct. 18, 1975 and signed in pencil by the local artist. Some dust behind glass on matting in lower right corner. - Lot 9 Dimension: 19H 12W
  • $50.00
  • Barrys Buzzard, By Mark Woodie
    Lot 9 - Titled, dated Oct. 18, 1975 and signed in pencil by the local artist. Some dust behind glass on matting in lower right corner.
  • $50.00
  • Hawkes Cut & Etched Crystal Relish Tray On A Sterling Silver Monogrammed Platform
    Dish is 1-1/4 inches by 11�3/4 inches diameter. Sterling base is 2-1/2 inches high by 4-3/4 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. Estimated value $200-$250. - Lot 12
  • $35.00
  • Hawkes Cut & Etched Crystal Relish Tray On A Sterling Silver Monogrammed Platform
    Lot 12 - Dish is 1-1/4 inches by 11�3/4 inches diameter. Sterling base is 2-1/2 inches high by 4-3/4 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. Estimated value $200-$250.
  • $35.00
  • Antique Victorian 6 Bottle Cruet Set
    19th century. Matching bottles are cut and etched. Good condition. Along with one extra bottle with a shaker lid. Estimated value $80-$150. - Lot 14 Dimension: 16H 8W
  • $50.00
  • Antique Victorian 6 Bottle Cruet Set
    Lot 14 - 19th century. Matching bottles are cut and etched. Good condition. Along with one extra bottle with a shaker lid. Estimated value $80-$150.
  • $50.00
  • Hand Blown Glass Vessel
    Possibly Murano, shimmering gold and black glass. Very good condition. - Lot 15 Dimension: 6.25H 9.5W
  • $35.00
  • Hand Blown Glass Vessel
    Lot 15 - Possibly Murano, shimmering gold and black glass. Very good condition.
  • $35.00
  • Set Of 6 Lalique Sterling Silver Rimmed Finger Bowls
    Etched on bottom, Lalique / France. Excellent condition. Estimated value $100-$200. - Lot 13 Dimension: 1.625H 4.625W
  • $25.00
  • Set Of 6 Lalique Sterling Silver Rimmed Finger Bowls
    Lot 13 - Etched on bottom, Lalique / France. Excellent condition. Estimated value $100-$200.
  • $25.00
  • Handcrafted Live Edge Burled Wood Coffee Table
    Stunning slab top is 2-1/8 inches thick with incredible amount of character. Base appears to be from the same tree. Urethane finish on top has some very minor scratches and some sun fading. Otherwise in excellent condition. Unknown maker. - Lot 20 Dimension: 18.25H 17.5D 43W
  • $145.00
  • Handcrafted Live Edge Burled Wood Coffee Table
    Lot 20 - Stunning slab top is 2-1/8 inches thick with incredible amount of character. Base appears to be from the same tree. Urethane finish on top has some very minor scratches and some sun fading. Otherwise in excellent condition. Unknown maker.
  • $145.00
  • Spring House Near Troutville
    1977 work by local artist Mark Woodie. Titled, numbered 50/50, and signed in pencil. - Lot 19 Dimension: 14.25H 15.25W
  • $120.00
  • Spring House Near Troutville
    Lot 19 - 1977 work by local artist Mark Woodie. Titled, numbered 50/50, and signed in pencil.
  • $120.00
  • Sentinel Number 3
    Titled, numbered 8/15 and signed in pencil by Tennessee artist, Thomas Shipley. - Lot 16 Dimension: 12.25H 16.25W
  • $70.00
  • Sentinel Number 3
    Lot 16 - Titled, numbered 8/15 and signed in pencil by Tennessee artist, Thomas Shipley.
  • $70.00
  • Art Glass
    1970s celestial limelight green plate by Federal Glass measured. No chips or cracks, a few minor scratches. - Lot 18 Dimension: 12W
  • $35.00
  • Art Glass
    Lot 18 - 1970s celestial limelight green plate by Federal Glass measured. No chips or cracks, a few minor scratches.
  • $35.00
  • Waterford Crystal Decanter
    Needs to be cleaned but no chips or cracks. Marked on base. - Lot 17 Dimension: 10.5H 4.5W
  • $45.00
  • Waterford Crystal Decanter
    Lot 17 - Needs to be cleaned but no chips or cracks. Marked on base.
  • $45.00