Having issues? Email us at info@farmer-auctions.com
auction [object Object] items 100

FAR 673 - Lovely Estate of Eloise Shelor

Eloise Shelor loved to collect unique beautiful things. She owned a State Farm Agency in Roanoke for 48 years and enjoyed the work as an insurance agent. Her family says she only wanted the best, and her estate reflects this. It includes a collection of beautiful vases such as Fenton, hand painted Asian vases, Nippon, and others. There is also a decorative hand painted Rocking Horse, as well as mantle clocks, Karastan rugs, and signed original paintings. Furniture pieces include MCM pieces by Lane, a Victorian Parlor armchair, a unique Spanish Mediterranean Headboard. There are also some ornate wall mirrors. Outside there is a Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Set, and other wrought iron tables and chairs. Concrete décor includes a Lion Head planter, concrete benches, fountain figures, planters and a bird bath statues and garden gnomes, and animals. *Please note, this house has been vacant for two years, and this time period has affected many of the items' condition.

Auction ID: FAR 673
Location
5278 N. Spring Dr. Roanoke, VA 24019
Starts Closing
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 PM
Inspection
OPEN HOUSE PREVIEW
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8:00 PM to10:00 PM
Removal
ITEM PICK UP (Pick up times will be assigned in alphabetical order following the auction. PICK UP DATES AND TIMES ARE FIRM. THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP ANY ITEMS AFTER THE SCHEDULED REMOVAL DATE) YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN HELP TO LOAD ITEMS!
Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 PM to9:00 PM
Auction details
Times in Coordinated Universal Time time zone.
Actions
  • Terms & conditions
  • Bidding increments
  • Show all
  • Show open only
  • Enable gaming

    • FAR 673 - Lovely Estate of Eloise Shelor

    Eloise Shelor loved to collect unique beautiful things. She owned a State Farm Agency in Roanoke for 48 years and enjoyed the work as an insurance agent. Her family says she only wanted the best, and her estate reflects this. It includes a collection of beautiful vases such as Fenton, hand painted Asian vases, Nippon, and others. There is also a decorative hand painted Rocking Horse, as well as mantle clocks, Karastan rugs, and signed original paintings. Furniture pieces include MCM pieces by Lane, a Victorian Parlor armchair, a unique Spanish Mediterranean Headboard. There are also some ornate wall mirrors. Outside there is a Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Set, and other wrought iron tables and chairs. Concrete décor includes a Lion Head planter, concrete benches, fountain figures, planters and a bird bath statues and garden gnomes, and animals. *Please note, this house has been vacant for two years, and this time period has affected many of the items' condition.
    Toggle auction information and details
    19% buyer's premium will be added to the final high bid for each lot. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM, with 7 lots closing every 3 minutes. SHIPPING UPDATE-Shipping to be handled by The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. Call or email their offices at 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com. Visa and MC Registration.
    Artisan Made Stained Glass Hummingbird Art
    Measured not including hang chain. Flowers are 3D. Signed Hudson. Good condition. - Lot 1 Dimension: 23W 23H
  • $75.00
    • Artisan Made Stained Glass Hummingbird Art
    Lot 1 - Measured not including hang chain. Flowers are 3D. Signed Hudson. Good condition.
  • $75.00
    • Hand Painted Nippon Bedside Carafe & Vase
    Vase is made in Austria. Vase has some hairline cracking on the inside that can be seen in photos. Tallest measured. - Lot 2 Dimension: 6W 10H
  • $10.00
    • Hand Painted Nippon Bedside Carafe & Vase
    Lot 2 - Vase is made in Austria. Vase has some hairline cracking on the inside that can be seen in photos. Tallest measured.
  • $10.00
    • Vintage Monkey with Baby Bronze Figure
    Hollow. Overall good used condition. See photos for details. No makers mark found. - Lot 3 Dimension: 8.5W 12.5H
  • $20.00
    • Vintage Monkey with Baby Bronze Figure
    Lot 3 - Hollow. Overall good used condition. See photos for details. No makers mark found.
  • $20.00
    • Waterford Crystal Creamer and Sugar Bowl
    Good condition. Both have makers mark. See photos and measurements for details as these are smaller pieces. - Lot 4 Dimension: 3.75W 3H
  • $10.00
    • Waterford Crystal Creamer and Sugar Bowl
    Lot 4 - Good condition. Both have makers mark. See photos and measurements for details as these are smaller pieces.
  • $10.00
    • Mink Stole Jacket by Local Furrier Henri Kessler
    Light tan color. Embroidered name on the inside. Good condition. Measured on hanger. - Lot 5 Dimension: 27W 21.5H
  • $20.00
    • Mink Stole Jacket by Local Furrier Henri Kessler
    Lot 5 - Light tan color. Embroidered name on the inside. Good condition. Measured on hanger.
  • $20.00
    • Miniature Tureen by Richard Ginori China
    Made in Italy. Good condition. See photos and measurements for details as this is a miniature piece. - Lot 6 Dimension: 5.5W 3.75H
  • $10.00
    • Miniature Tureen by Richard Ginori China
    Lot 6 - Made in Italy. Good condition. See photos and measurements for details as this is a miniature piece.
  • $10.00
    • EAPG L.E. Smith Moon & Stars Candy Dish & More
    Also includes a Bryce Higbee and Company EAPG Rose Bowl Vase & additional compote. Largest measured. Moon and Stars dish has some minor chipping on the inside of the rim of the lid. - Lot 7 Dimension: 8.25W 12H
  • $0.00
    • EAPG L.E. Smith Moon & Stars Candy Dish & More
    Lot 7 - Also includes a Bryce Higbee and Company EAPG Rose Bowl Vase & additional compote. Largest measured. Moon and Stars dish has some minor chipping on the inside of the rim of the lid.
  • $0.00
    • Large Rose Medallion Style Platter
    Overall good condition. See photos and measurements for details. - Lot 8 Dimension: 14.25W 14.25H
  • $10.00
    • Large Rose Medallion Style Platter
    Lot 8 - Overall good condition. See photos and measurements for details.
  • $10.00
    • Marble Top Pedestal Coffee Table
    One corner of the wooden base has been repaired with wood filler. Table has some wear from use. See photos for details. - Lot 9 Dimension: 42W 42D 16.75H
  • $10.00
    • Marble Top Pedestal Coffee Table
    Lot 9 - One corner of the wooden base has been repaired with wood filler. Table has some wear from use. See photos for details.
  • $10.00
    • Bronze Boy Playing a Flute
    Was possibly part of a fountain. No signature found. Overall good used condition. - Lot 10 Dimension: 15W 35H
  • $50.00
    • Bronze Boy Playing a Flute
    Lot 10 - Was possibly part of a fountain. No signature found. Overall good used condition.
  • $50.00
    • U.S. Marine Corps Dress Jacket
    Overall good condition. Size unknown, but it is fairly small. See photos for details. - Lot 11
  • $0.00
    • U.S. Marine Corps Dress Jacket
    Lot 11 - Overall good condition. Size unknown, but it is fairly small. See photos for details.
  • $0.00
    • Haviland China Oyster Plate
    Good condition. See photos for details. - Lot 12 Dimension: 7.75W 7.75H
  • $25.00
    • Haviland China Oyster Plate
    Lot 12 - Good condition. See photos for details.
  • $25.00
    • Decorative Hand Painted Rocking Horse
    Body is made of a paper Mache type material, legs and base are wood. Has some wear. See photos for details. - Lot 13 Dimension: 32W 13.5D 24.5H
  • $15.00
    • Decorative Hand Painted Rocking Horse
    Lot 13 - Body is made of a paper Mache type material, legs and base are wood. Has some wear. See photos for details.
  • $15.00
    • Howard Miller Mantle Clock
    Untested. Appears to be in good condition. No key present. See photos for details. - Lot 14 Dimension: 10.25W 6D 13.5H
  • $30.00
    • Howard Miller Mantle Clock
    Lot 14 - Untested. Appears to be in good condition. No key present. See photos for details.
  • $30.00
    • 55 Piece Set of Fairfax Sterling Silver by Gorham
    8 dinner knives, 8 individual butter knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 teaspoons, 8 cream soup spoons, 4 demitasse spoons, 1 sugar shell, 1 vegetable spoon, and 1 master butter knife. No monograms. Most still sealed in plastic sleeves. 53.0 troy oz. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. $1400-$1650. - Lot 15
  • $1,247.00
    • 55 Piece Set of Fairfax Sterling Silver by Gorham
    Lot 15 - 8 dinner knives, 8 individual butter knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 teaspoons, 8 cream soup spoons, 4 demitasse spoons, 1 sugar shell, 1 vegetable spoon, and 1 master butter knife. No monograms. Most still sealed in plastic sleeves. 53.0 troy oz. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. $1400-$1650.
  • $1,247.00
    • Vintage Perfume Bottles
    Second bottle pictured has two small chips (chips pictured). Tallest measured. - Lot 16 Dimension: 3.25W 7.5H
  • $10.00
    • Vintage Perfume Bottles
    Lot 16 - Second bottle pictured has two small chips (chips pictured). Tallest measured.
  • $10.00
    • Vintage Grapevine Metal Outdoor Bench
    Has been painted. Overall good condition. See photos for details. - Lot 17 Dimension: 37W 22D 28H
  • $45.00
    • Vintage Grapevine Metal Outdoor Bench
    Lot 17 - Has been painted. Overall good condition. See photos for details.
  • $45.00
    • Cast Iron Dachshund Boot Scraper
    Overall good used condition. See photos for details. - Lot 18 Dimension: 14.5W 4.5H
  • $35.00
    • Cast Iron Dachshund Boot Scraper
    Lot 18 - Overall good used condition. See photos for details.
  • $35.00
    • Chrome Mid Century Liquor Dispenser
    Includes 6 color coded shot glasses in a spinning tray. Liquor dispensed from a glass reservoir at the bottom. See photos for details. - Lot 19 Dimension: 8.5W 12.25H
  • $25.00
    • Chrome Mid Century Liquor Dispenser
    Lot 19 - Includes 6 color coded shot glasses in a spinning tray. Liquor dispensed from a glass reservoir at the bottom. See photos for details.
  • $25.00
    • 1999 Hand Painted & Signed Fenton Vase
    Signed Bill Fenton. From the New Century XXI Collection. Blue and white iridescent vase. See photos for details. - Lot 20 Dimension: 3.5W 8H
  • $30.00
    • 1999 Hand Painted & Signed Fenton Vase
    Lot 20 - Signed Bill Fenton. From the New Century XXI Collection. Blue and white iridescent vase. See photos for details.
  • $30.00
    •