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ENT 398 - Katharine Nelson Estate

We are pleased to present this estate of Katharine Nelson of Bluefield, WV. This estate offers items from several generations of this local family. Items include an extensive assortment of gold and silver fine jewelry. Many pieces feature diamonds, pearls, and other beautiful stones. Her coin collection features a 2000 1/10 oz Gold Eagle Coin and a 1898-S Liberty $5 Gold Coin. This sale features some local attorney and dentistry memorabilia, Beni Kedem and Masonic items, vintage military uniforms and photos, vintage Barbies and fashions, local ephemera and football related items and so much more. Also offered is a 2005 Buick Rainier. Also included are several sizes of drop leaf tables, a Howard Miller grandfather clock, Bassett & Dixie brand vintage furniture, a vintage slot machine, Baldwin Acrisonic piano and more.

Auction ID: ENT 398
Location
320 Parkway Ave. Bluefield, WV 24701
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 PM
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Sunday, August 17, 2025 5:00 PM to7:00 PM
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 1:00 PM to9:00 PM
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    • ENT 398 - Katharine Nelson Estate

    We are pleased to present this estate of Katharine Nelson of Bluefield, WV. This estate offers items from several generations of this local family. Items include an extensive assortment of gold and silver fine jewelry. Many pieces feature diamonds, pearls, and other beautiful stones. Her coin collection features a 2000 1/10 oz Gold Eagle Coin and a 1898-S Liberty $5 Gold Coin. This sale features some local attorney and dentistry memorabilia, Beni Kedem and Masonic items, vintage military uniforms and photos, vintage Barbies and fashions, local ephemera and football related items and so much more. Also offered is a 2005 Buick Rainier. Also included are several sizes of drop leaf tables, a Howard Miller grandfather clock, Bassett & Dixie brand vintage furniture, a vintage slot machine, Baldwin Acrisonic piano and more.
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    20% buyer's premium will be added to the final high bid for each lot. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM, with 6 lots closing every 2 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.
    59 Pieces Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace in the Stradivari Pattern
    8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 9 teaspoons, 8 cream soup spoons, 7 iced tea spoons, 2 serving spoons, 1 master butter knife, and 8 individual knives. No monograms. All in excellent condition. 60.42 troy oz. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. $1690-$1990. - Lot 1
  • $635.00
    • 59 Pieces Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace in the Stradivari Pattern
    Lot 1 - 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 9 teaspoons, 8 cream soup spoons, 7 iced tea spoons, 2 serving spoons, 1 master butter knife, and 8 individual knives. No monograms. All in excellent condition. 60.42 troy oz. Hollow handles are calculated at 0.5 troy oz. each. $1690-$1990.
  • $635.00
    • 14K Gold Waltham Pocket Watch
    SN 4841076, 1892. Grade M. Size Os, 7 jewels, not adjusted. Hunter case is die-engraved and monogrammed. Running, but not guaranteed. $550-$650. - Lot 2
  • $240.00
    • 14K Gold Waltham Pocket Watch
    Lot 2 - SN 4841076, 1892. Grade M. Size Os, 7 jewels, not adjusted. Hunter case is die-engraved and monogrammed. Running, but not guaranteed. $550-$650.
  • $240.00
    • 14K Gold Watch Chain
    Rope design 30 inches long. 0.736 troy oz. Good condition. $1250-$1440. - Lot 3
  • $530.00
    • 14K Gold Watch Chain
    Lot 3 - Rope design 30 inches long. 0.736 troy oz. Good condition. $1250-$1440.
  • $530.00
    • 10 Pieces Sterling Flatware in the King Albert Pattern by Whiting Manufacturing Co.
    2 salad forks, 1 teaspoon, 1 cocktail fork and 6 demitasse spoons. Teaspoon & salad forks are monogrammed. 5.09 troy oz. $130-$175. - Lot 4
  • $65.00
    • 10 Pieces Sterling Flatware in the King Albert Pattern by Whiting Manufacturing Co.
    Lot 4 - 2 salad forks, 1 teaspoon, 1 cocktail fork and 6 demitasse spoons. Teaspoon & salad forks are monogrammed. 5.09 troy oz. $130-$175.
  • $65.00
    • 9 Pieces Sterling Silver Flatware
    1 child�s fork and spoon, 1 child�s folded handle spoon, 4 souvenir demitasse spoons, and two teaspoons. One of the teaspoons is coin silver marked W.T. Stapl__. 3.73 troy oz. $100-$115. - Lot 5
  • $45.00
    • 9 Pieces Sterling Silver Flatware
    Lot 5 - 1 child�s fork and spoon, 1 child�s folded handle spoon, 4 souvenir demitasse spoons, and two teaspoons. One of the teaspoons is coin silver marked W.T. Stapl__. 3.73 troy oz. $100-$115.
  • $45.00
    • E. Howard Pocket Watch
    SN 1194200, 1913. Grade series 7. Size 12s, 17 jewels, adjusted 3 positions and temperature. Gold filled case with initials JEN engraved on the back. Running but not guaranteed. $145-$190. - Lot 6
  • $55.00
    • E. Howard Pocket Watch
    Lot 6 - SN 1194200, 1913. Grade series 7. Size 12s, 17 jewels, adjusted 3 positions and temperature. Gold filled case with initials JEN engraved on the back. Running but not guaranteed. $145-$190.
  • $55.00
    • Antique Mandalian Mesh Purse
    8 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Chain adds another 6 1/2 inches in length. Very good condition. $75-$100. - Lot 7
  • $15.00
    • Antique Mandalian Mesh Purse
    Lot 7 - 8 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Chain adds another 6 1/2 inches in length. Very good condition. $75-$100.
  • $15.00
    • Lapis Lazuli 3-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp & Spacers
    8 inches long. Lapis is dark blue. Along with 6 strands of lapis for making jewelry. 16 inches long and a bag with several lapis pearls. Bracelet in good condition. $100-$150. - Lot 8
  • $25.00
    • Lapis Lazuli 3-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp & Spacers
    Lot 8 - 8 inches long. Lapis is dark blue. Along with 6 strands of lapis for making jewelry. 16 inches long and a bag with several lapis pearls. Bracelet in good condition. $100-$150.
  • $25.00
    • Elgin Pocket Watch
    SN 6338030, 1896. Grade 109. Size Os, 7 jewels, not adjusted. Gold-filled hunting case with monogram on slightly dented front cover. Running but not guaranteed. Latch on cover does not catch. $80-$100. - Lot 9
  • $53.55
    • Elgin Pocket Watch
    Lot 9 - SN 6338030, 1896. Grade 109. Size Os, 7 jewels, not adjusted. Gold-filled hunting case with monogram on slightly dented front cover. Running but not guaranteed. Latch on cover does not catch. $80-$100.
  • $53.55
    • 14K Gold (tested) Pendant Locket
    1 1/4 inch x 1 inch. 0.19 troy oz. $315-$370. - Lot 10
  • $145.00
    • 14K Gold (tested) Pendant Locket
    Lot 10 - 1 1/4 inch x 1 inch. 0.19 troy oz. $315-$370.
  • $145.00
    • 100 Inch Strand of Freshwater Pearls
    Most pearls are oval/egg shaped. White color. Size is approximately 6.2 mm x 5.2 mm. - Lot 11
  • $0.00
    • 100 Inch Strand of Freshwater Pearls
    Lot 11 - Most pearls are oval/egg shaped. White color. Size is approximately 6.2 mm x 5.2 mm.
  • $0.00
    • 1/10 Ounce American Gold Eagle Coin dated 1988
    Mounted in a size 7 14K gold ring. The coin weighs 1/10 oz. Total weight is 0.301 troy oz. So there is 0.201 troy oz of 14k gold in the ring. The coin is AU. $730-$800. - Lot 12
  • $623.00
    • 1/10 Ounce American Gold Eagle Coin dated 1988
    Lot 12 - Mounted in a size 7 14K gold ring. The coin weighs 1/10 oz. Total weight is 0.301 troy oz. So there is 0.201 troy oz of 14k gold in the ring. The coin is AU. $730-$800.
  • $623.00
    • 1853 Liberty Head U.S. Gold Dollar Mounted in a 14K Gold Ring
    Size 6. Coin is 0.0536 troy oz. Ring and coin are 0.172 troy oz. So the ring is 0.118 troy oz. of 14K gold. Coin is K E.F. $600-$650. - Lot 13
  • $325.00
    • 1853 Liberty Head U.S. Gold Dollar Mounted in a 14K Gold Ring
    Lot 13 - Size 6. Coin is 0.0536 troy oz. Ring and coin are 0.172 troy oz. So the ring is 0.118 troy oz. of 14K gold. Coin is K E.F. $600-$650.
  • $325.00
    • 10K Gold Rope Chain
    30 inches long. Good condition. 0.319 troy oz. $315-$440. - Lot 14
  • $265.00
    • 10K Gold Rope Chain
    Lot 14 - 30 inches long. Good condition. 0.319 troy oz. $315-$440.
  • $265.00
    • 10K Gold Herringbone Necklace
    30 inches long. Good condition. 0.348 troy oz. $410-$480. - Lot 15
  • $235.00
    • 10K Gold Herringbone Necklace
    Lot 15 - 30 inches long. Good condition. 0.348 troy oz. $410-$480.
  • $235.00
    • 10K Gold Omega Chain
    16 1/2 inches long. 0.478 troy oz. $560-$650. - Lot 16
  • $195.00
    • 10K Gold Omega Chain
    Lot 16 - 16 1/2 inches long. 0.478 troy oz. $560-$650.
  • $195.00
    • 10K Gold Rope Chain
    20 inches long. 0.106 troy oz. $125-$150. - Lot 17
  • $135.00
    • 10K Gold Rope Chain
    Lot 17 - 20 inches long. 0.106 troy oz. $125-$150.
  • $135.00
    • 10K Gold and Pearl Jewelry
    17 inch crinkle link chain with pearls, a ring with pearl and tiny diamonds, size 5 1/2 and a pair of stud earrings, with a pearl and tiny diamonds. Total weight 0.215 troy oz. $120-$140. - Lot 18
  • $110.00
    • 10K Gold and Pearl Jewelry
    Lot 18 - 17 inch crinkle link chain with pearls, a ring with pearl and tiny diamonds, size 5 1/2 and a pair of stud earrings, with a pearl and tiny diamonds. Total weight 0.215 troy oz. $120-$140.
  • $110.00
    • Two Small 10K Gold Bangle Bracelets
    0.125 troy oz. $150-$175. - Lot 19
  • $130.00
    • Two Small 10K Gold Bangle Bracelets
    Lot 19 - 0.125 troy oz. $150-$175.
  • $130.00
    • Three Matching 10K Gold Rings with Blue Stones
    Along with a pair of stud earrings with blue stones. Approximately 0.15 troy oz. gold. $175-$200. - Lot 20
  • $110.00
    • Three Matching 10K Gold Rings with Blue Stones
    Lot 20 - Along with a pair of stud earrings with blue stones. Approximately 0.15 troy oz. gold. $175-$200.
  • $110.00
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