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FAR 653 - Historic Estate of the Bell Family - Dublin, VA

This estate is from an established family going back to the 1700s and many of their historic items are being offered for sale. There are land grants from James Monroe, Henry Lee (father General Lee), a very rare The Life of Stonewall Jackson book, the James Withrow Store ledger from Lewisburg, West Virginia dated 1891, Withrow E. Caldwell Store ledger from Pulaski County. Vehicles include two antique BMW sedans, one 1973 and one 1972. There is also a 1974 GMC RV. There is a VMI class ring dated 1860. Also find an albumin portrait of General E. Lee from 1863 with his autograph. Another historic piece is a carved coin silver and coconut bowl that is engraved Staunton 1773. Other historic items include Civil War documents, various books on the Civil War, local history books, a rare 1890 poster and letter from the American Tower & Balloon Company. This collection has many beautiful furniture pieces including a heavy inlaid bookcase, Empire card tables, an antique store spice cabinet, a cherry drop leaf table made by Rev. Manson B. Tate. Also find antique clocks, a roll top desk, an early 1800s store plantation-style, oriental rugs, Pulaski Furniture buffet and china cabinet, mirrors, paintings, baskets, a barber chair and much more. Antique silver, coins, signs, campaign buttons, crocks, cast iron, sleigh bells, WWII artifacts, hundreds of vintage vinyl records, pocket knives, comics, primitive boxes, crates, a mill chest, contents of a wood working shop, a cream separator, glider and bouncy chairs, and tools. Happy Bidding!

Auction ID: FAR 653
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13 Giles Avenue Dublin, VA 24084
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Feb 10, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM to10:00 PM
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    • FAR 653 - Historic Estate of the Bell Family - Dublin, VA

    This estate is from an established family going back to the 1700s and many of their historic items are being offered for sale. There are land grants from James Monroe, Henry Lee (father General Lee), a very rare The Life of Stonewall Jackson book, the James Withrow Store ledger from Lewisburg, West Virginia dated 1891, Withrow E. Caldwell Store ledger from Pulaski County. Vehicles include two antique BMW sedans, one 1973 and one 1972. There is also a 1974 GMC RV. There is a VMI class ring dated 1860. Also find an albumin portrait of General E. Lee from 1863 with his autograph. Another historic piece is a carved coin silver and coconut bowl that is engraved Staunton 1773. Other historic items include Civil War documents, various books on the Civil War, local history books, a rare 1890 poster and letter from the American Tower & Balloon Company. This collection has many beautiful furniture pieces including a heavy inlaid bookcase, Empire card tables, an antique store spice cabinet, a cherry drop leaf table made by Rev. Manson B. Tate. Also find antique clocks, a roll top desk, an early 1800s store plantation-style, oriental rugs, Pulaski Furniture buffet and china cabinet, mirrors, paintings, baskets, a barber chair and much more. Antique silver, coins, signs, campaign buttons, crocks, cast iron, sleigh bells, WWII artifacts, hundreds of vintage vinyl records, pocket knives, comics, primitive boxes, crates, a mill chest, contents of a wood working shop, a cream separator, glider and bouncy chairs, and tools. Happy Bidding!
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    19% buyer's premium will be added to the final high bid for each lot. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM, with 10 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.
    Three Books on Pulaski County History
    Both Matthews & Smith autographed books m Colonial Lands that became Pulaski County - Lot 1
  • $20.00
    • Three Books on Pulaski County History
    Lot 1 - Both Matthews & Smith autographed books m Colonial Lands that became Pulaski County
  • $20.00
    • Store Ledger Winthrop and Caldwell 1898 Pulaski, County Virginia
    Has Governor Tyler Hoge account, other notable Pulaski residents - Lot 2
  • $20.00
    • Store Ledger Winthrop and Caldwell 1898 Pulaski, County Virginia
    Lot 2 - Has Governor Tyler Hoge account, other notable Pulaski residents
  • $20.00
    • Country Store Spice/Colgates Flavoring Extracts wall hanging cabinet
    Must remove from wall, solid glass front with advertising, two interior shelves - Lot 3 Dimension: 15.5W 11D 24H
  • $125.00
    • Country Store Spice/Colgates Flavoring Extracts wall hanging cabinet
    Lot 3 - Must remove from wall, solid glass front with advertising, two interior shelves
  • $125.00
    • Cherry Drop leaf table made by the late Rev. Manson Booth Tate
    Rev. Tate passed at age 99 in Dublin, Virginia, in 2011. He pastored many Presbyterian churches with one being Dublin Presbyterian Church. Cherry wood leaf scalloped. Beautiful turned legs - Lot 4
  • $0.00
    • Cherry Drop leaf table made by the late Rev. Manson Booth Tate
    Lot 4 - Rev. Tate passed at age 99 in Dublin, Virginia, in 2011. He pastored many Presbyterian churches with one being Dublin Presbyterian Church. Cherry wood leaf scalloped. Beautiful turned legs
  • $0.00
    • Important Sampson & George Mathews carved coconut and coin silver bowl dated 1773, Staunton, Jan. 27th, 1773
    Coconut has some cracking, solid for age, carving of people, birds and other. George Mathews was a prominent merchant in Staunton in the 1770�s and went on the be a general in the Continental Army and was twice governor of Georgia. - Lot 5 Dimension: 5.5W 5.5D 5H
  • $760.56
    • Important Sampson & George Mathews carved coconut and coin silver bowl dated 1773, Staunton, Jan. 27th, 1773
    Lot 5 - Coconut has some cracking, solid for age, carving of people, birds and other. George Mathews was a prominent merchant in Staunton in the 1770�s and went on the be a general in the Continental Army and was twice governor of Georgia.
  • $760.56
    • Civil War prisoner Release dated June 12th 1865 for soldier Edgar Withrow, Greenbrier, Virginia
    - Lot 6 Dimension: 8.5W 11H
  • $45.00
    • Civil War prisoner Release dated June 12th 1865 for soldier Edgar Withrow, Greenbrier, Virginia
    Lot 6 -
  • $45.00
    • Land Grant 1802 by James Monroe Governor of Virginia to David Waggoner County of Montgomery 174 Acres
    174 acres Montgomery Virginia, 1802 - Lot 7 Dimension: 4.5W 1D 7.5H
  • $175.00
    • Land Grant 1802 by James Monroe Governor of Virginia to David Waggoner County of Montgomery 174 Acres
    Lot 7 - 174 acres Montgomery Virginia, 1802
  • $175.00
    • Seth Thomas Walnut Antique Parlor #8 Calendar Clock circa Dec. 28th 1875
    4 7/8 movement - Lot 8
  • $255.00
    • Seth Thomas Walnut Antique Parlor #8 Calendar Clock circa Dec. 28th 1875
    Lot 8 - 4 7/8 movement
  • $255.00
    • Important Albumin Print & Autograph of General Robert E. Lee taken by Minnie & Cowell 1863
    Providence Through the James Withrow House & Family, Lewisburg West Virginia. see Greenbrier Pioneers and their Homes 1942 by Ruth Woods Dayton page pages 240 and 241, photo of pages included. The Bell Family oral history is that a thank you letter was behind the image that was for a horse named Ajax that the family gifted Lee but no letter was found. The cut signature is possibly from the letter. - Lot 9
  • $365.00
    • Important Albumin Print & Autograph of General Robert E. Lee taken by Minnie & Cowell 1863
    Lot 9 - Providence Through the James Withrow House & Family, Lewisburg West Virginia. see Greenbrier Pioneers and their Homes 1942 by Ruth Woods Dayton page pages 240 and 241, photo of pages included. The Bell Family oral history is that a thank you letter was behind the image that was for a horse named Ajax that the family gifted Lee but no letter was found. The cut signature is possibly from the letter.
  • $365.00
    • Antique Mahogany Bookcase with extensive inlay including mother of pearl. From Estate of Dr. Kent Black, Blacksburg, Va.
    Inlay frames entire front of bookcase, Family Providence states inherited from relative of Black Family, Wife of Dr. Black was Mary Lou Bell Black, Blacksburg, Va., four adjustable shelves, original rollers at feet, lock with key - Lot 10
  • $325.00
    • Antique Mahogany Bookcase with extensive inlay including mother of pearl. From Estate of Dr. Kent Black, Blacksburg, Va.
    Lot 10 - Inlay frames entire front of bookcase, Family Providence states inherited from relative of Black Family, Wife of Dr. Black was Mary Lou Bell Black, Blacksburg, Va., four adjustable shelves, original rollers at feet, lock with key
  • $325.00
    • Virginia Land Grant 1792 signed by Governor Henry Lee(father of Robert E. Lee), 120 acres in Montgomery to Henry Slibough
    fold creases show in photos, overall good condition - Lot 11
  • $95.00
    • Virginia Land Grant 1792 signed by Governor Henry Lee(father of Robert E. Lee), 120 acres in Montgomery to Henry Slibough
    Lot 11 - fold creases show in photos, overall good condition
  • $95.00
    • Antique Oak Roll Top Desk
    in good condition, top needs refinished, roll works and functions, six drawers - Lot 12 Dimension: 49W 33D 43H
  • $65.00
    • Antique Oak Roll Top Desk
    Lot 12 - in good condition, top needs refinished, roll works and functions, six drawers
  • $65.00
    • Confederate Bond for $1500 to James Withrow, 1863
    good condition for age - Lot 13 Dimension: 13W 9H
  • $20.00
    • Confederate Bond for $1500 to James Withrow, 1863
    Lot 13 - good condition for age
  • $20.00
    • Painting of The James Withrow House in Lewisburg, West Virginia, also included is a white and black photo of the house
    Watercolor framed in Walnut shadow box frame, matted no signature exposed - Lot 14 Dimension: 22W 3D 18.5H
  • $20.00
    • Painting of The James Withrow House in Lewisburg, West Virginia, also included is a white and black photo of the house
    Lot 14 - Watercolor framed in Walnut shadow box frame, matted no signature exposed
  • $20.00
    • James Withrow Lewisburg, West , Virginia, Store Ledger , 1886 pages and July 1 1890 to Dec 1891. And includes years to June 1895
    Lewisburg, entry for Greenbrier Riffle, and multiple families, in good condition - Lot 15 Dimension: 8W 1.5D 18H
  • $25.00
    • James Withrow Lewisburg, West , Virginia, Store Ledger , 1886 pages and July 1 1890 to Dec 1891. And includes years to June 1895
    Lot 15 - Lewisburg, entry for Greenbrier Riffle, and multiple families, in good condition
  • $25.00
    • Rare Book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson, published in Richmond, Virginia, 1863
    Small rip at top cover, 305 pages intact, overall good condition for age. The rarity of this book stems from the fact that it is one of very few that were published in the South during the Civil War. Online comparables have sold for $3,000 to $4,000. - Lot 16
  • $435.00
    • Rare Book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson, published in Richmond, Virginia, 1863
    Lot 16 - Small rip at top cover, 305 pages intact, overall good condition for age. The rarity of this book stems from the fact that it is one of very few that were published in the South during the Civil War. Online comparables have sold for $3,000 to $4,000.
  • $435.00
    • A History of The Middle New River Settlements & Contiguous Territory by David Johnston 1906
    First edition 1906: by Standard printing and Publishing, Huntington, West Va. Spine is separating from cover - Lot 17
  • $35.00
    • A History of The Middle New River Settlements & Contiguous Territory by David Johnston 1906
    Lot 17 - First edition 1906: by Standard printing and Publishing, Huntington, West Va. Spine is separating from cover
  • $35.00
    • Oriental Rug Navy and Cream
    Machine made see photos matches lot of tag, good condition - Lot 18 Dimension: 93W 137H
  • $10.00
    • Oriental Rug Navy and Cream
    Lot 18 - Machine made see photos matches lot of tag, good condition
  • $10.00
    • Collector 1972 BMW two door Sedan
    VIN # 2762386, two door, Red color, garage kept. Starts and runs. Body in good condition. Paint is good. Interior is in good condition. Radio is missing. Issues with the clutch. Odometer reads 23,653. Actual mileage unknown. Uses gas. Car must be paid for with cash or cashiers check. - Lot 19
  • $3,150.88
    • Collector 1972 BMW two door Sedan
    Lot 19 - VIN # 2762386, two door, Red color, garage kept. Starts and runs. Body in good condition. Paint is good. Interior is in good condition. Radio is missing. Issues with the clutch. Odometer reads 23,653. Actual mileage unknown. Uses gas. Car must be paid for with cash or cashiers check.
  • $3,150.88
    • Kegleys Virginia Frontier 1938, number 326 of 1000, First Edition The Southwest Virginia Historical Society
    Printed by The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company The Stone Press Roanoke, Va. - Lot 20 Dimension: 8W 3D 11H
  • $75.00
    • Kegleys Virginia Frontier 1938, number 326 of 1000, First Edition The Southwest Virginia Historical Society
    Lot 20 - Printed by The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company The Stone Press Roanoke, Va.
  • $75.00
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