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Jean Garst is a remarkable woman. Generous and joyful, quite particular and meticulous, she possesses an innate sense of order. The collection that she has chosen to share reflects her and her family’s appreciation of quality craftsmanship, history & practicality. Highly involved in her community and Green Hill Church of the Brethren, many items have been locally crafted by artisans of all types. I can think of no one else who could set a table for SIXTEEN people with matching china! A number of pieces are generational from both her family, as well as her late husband, Wayne Garst, of Garst Brothers Dairy. Memorabilia from the Dairy and Poultry Farm have been kept in a spectacular display case. Gold trimmed Christmas Ribbons by Meiwa (once again, service for 16!), as well as many festive and tasteful holiday decorations. Outstanding furniture including a Hunzinger style platform rocker; Aspen Trestle Table (9-½ feet long with 2 leaves installed); early 1900’s Imperial Tea cart; rare Regency mahogany scroll arm klismos chairs; beautiful and large hand knotted rug; vintage Fenton glass; Pristine MCM Lenox Wyndcrest china; Waterford and Princess House crystal; Vintage Pyrex & Corning Ware; Nippon hot chocolate set; global teacup collection; gorgeous glassware; Amish & locally made quilts; outstanding collection of sheet music; beautiful lace & crocheted table linens and doilies; vintage bakelite vanity set; Longaberger baskets; multiple P. Buckley Moss signed prints and more. Wayne’s workshop holds countless treasures including pristine industrial shelving, a large locking Kobalt cabinet, vintage steel cabinets and drawers, Porter-Cable router & an extensive collection of accessories; Craftsman bandsaw/sander, two bench grinders, Walker-Turner drill press, vast collections of prep and finishing tools, hand tools and accessories, vintage Snap-On, Disston saw, electrical supplies for any job, like new battery powered Greenworks telescoping hedge trimmer, Stihl blower, and much more.

FAR 513 - Garst Family Collection

Jean Garst is a remarkable woman. Generous and joyful, quite particular and meticulous, she possesses an innate sense of order. The collection that she has chosen to share reflects her and her family’s appreciation of quality craftsmanship, history & practicality. Highly involved in her community and Green Hill Church of the Brethren, many items have been locally crafted by artisans of all types. I can think of no one else who could set a table for SIXTEEN people with matching china! A number of pieces are generational from both her family, as well as her late husband, Wayne Garst, of Garst Brothers Dairy. Memorabilia from the Dairy and Poultry Farm have been kept in a spectacular display case. Gold trimmed Christmas Ribbons by Meiwa (once again, service for 16!), as well as many festive and tasteful holiday decorations. Outstanding furniture including a Hunzinger style platform rocker; Aspen Trestle Table (9-½ feet long with 2 leaves installed); early 1900’s Imperial Tea cart; rare Regency mahogany scroll arm klismos chairs; beautiful and large hand knotted rug; vintage Fenton glass; Pristine MCM Lenox Wyndcrest china; Waterford and Princess House crystal; Vintage Pyrex & Corning Ware; Nippon hot chocolate set; global teacup collection; gorgeous glassware; Amish & locally made quilts; outstanding collection of sheet music; beautiful lace & crocheted table linens and doilies; vintage bakelite vanity set; Longaberger baskets; multiple P. Buckley Moss signed prints and more. Wayne’s workshop holds countless treasures including pristine industrial shelving, a large locking Kobalt cabinet, vintage steel cabinets and drawers, Porter-Cable router & an extensive collection of accessories; Craftsman bandsaw/sander, two bench grinders, Walker-Turner drill press, vast collections of prep and finishing tools, hand tools and accessories, vintage Snap-On, Disston saw, electrical supplies for any job, like new battery powered Greenworks telescoping hedge trimmer, Stihl blower, and much more.

Auction ID: FAR 513

Location

5435 Sundance Road Salem, VA 24153

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Dec 6, 2022, 11:00:00 PM

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Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 PM to11:00 PM

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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)

Saturday, December 10, 2022 3:00 PM to7:00 PM

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FAR 513 - Garst Family Collection

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17% buyer's premium added to final high bid for each item. Shipping Options: The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com Visa and MC Registration only. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM. With 3 lots closing every 2 minutes.

Christmas Feast

Service for 16! Hard to find vintage Christmas Ribbons pattern by Meiwa. Includes dinner plates (10-3/4 inch), salad plates (8 inch), cups, saucers and wine glasses. No chips or cracks found, very minor wear. A truly incredible set. 80 pieces total. - Lot 2

$125.00

Christmas Feast

Lot 2 - Service for 16! Hard to find vintage Christmas Ribbons pattern by Meiwa. Includes dinner plates (10-3/4 inch), salad plates (8 inch), cups, saucers and wine glasses. No chips or cracks found, very minor wear. A truly incredible set. 80 pieces total.

$125.00

Antique Jacobean Style Small Highboy

Stunning walnut or mahogany with a number of burled areas. Dovetail drawer, turned front legs, hand carved trim pieces. Both shelves have display groves. Excellent condition. No maker marks found. - Lot 1 Dimension: 63H 15D 32W

$105.00

Antique Jacobean Style Small Highboy

Lot 1 - Stunning walnut or mahogany with a number of burled areas. Dovetail drawer, turned front legs, hand carved trim pieces. Both shelves have display groves. Excellent condition. No maker marks found.

$105.00

Rare Hunzinger Style Platform Rocker

Outstanding 19th century mechanical rocking chair passed down through three generations. Back and seat have been reupholstered with lovely cream fabric with peach and sage detail. Springs are properly tight. All original hardware. In excellent condition. - Lot 3 Dimension: 41.75H 21D 19W

$85.00

Rare Hunzinger Style Platform Rocker

Lot 3 - Outstanding 19th century mechanical rocking chair passed down through three generations. Back and seat have been reupholstered with lovely cream fabric with peach and sage detail. Springs are properly tight. All original hardware. In excellent condition.

$85.00

Set The Mood

Bohemian cranberry and clear glass lamp with brass and marble base. Octagonal linen shade. Very good condition. - Lot 5 Dimension: 28.5H 13D 15W

$65.00

Set The Mood

Lot 5 - Bohemian cranberry and clear glass lamp with brass and marble base. Octagonal linen shade. Very good condition.

$65.00

Large Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Beautiful 8x10 rug with new carpet pad, in excellent condition. Slight wear to fringe. - Lot 6 Dimension: 96D 120W

$277.00

Large Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Lot 6 - Beautiful 8x10 rug with new carpet pad, in excellent condition. Slight wear to fringe.

$277.00

Welcome To The Banquet

Aspen Trestle Top Table. Seven feet long, with two 15 inch leaves that have never been used in original box. Purchased from the Virginia Furniture Market in 2007. In excellent condition. Chairs shown in some pictures not included with table. See following lots. - Lot 9 Dimension: 30.5H 44D 84W

$145.00

Welcome To The Banquet

Lot 9 - Aspen Trestle Top Table. Seven feet long, with two 15 inch leaves that have never been used in original box. Purchased from the Virginia Furniture Market in 2007. In excellent condition. Chairs shown in some pictures not included with table. See following lots.

$145.00

Early 1900s Wood Tea Cart Number 87

Rare and stunning antique piece by Imperial, made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Removable glass tray top with antique lace doily and what appear to be pewter handles, drop leaf sides, spindle legs and folding handle, original metal castors and hardware. Minor wear on lower shelf but otherwise in excellent condition. Also marked 55 on base. Measured as shown in first picture. - Lot 4 Dimension: 29.5H 18.5D 29W

$120.00

Early 1900s Wood Tea Cart Number 87

Lot 4 - Rare and stunning antique piece by Imperial, made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Removable glass tray top with antique lace doily and what appear to be pewter handles, drop leaf sides, spindle legs and folding handle, original metal castors and hardware. Minor wear on lower shelf but otherwise in excellent condition. Also marked 55 on base. Measured as shown in first picture.

$120.00

Make An Entrance

Antique solid walnut table (measured), drawer shows signs of well done repair, see pictures. Also includes beautifully double matted framed tropical art, titled Shadow Catchers, with handmade paper backdrop and thread wrapped bamboo mounts for picture (31 x 37.75 inches). - Lot 8 Dimension: 32.25H 14D 36W

$35.00

Make An Entrance

Lot 8 - Antique solid walnut table (measured), drawer shows signs of well done repair, see pictures. Also includes beautifully double matted framed tropical art, titled Shadow Catchers, with handmade paper backdrop and thread wrapped bamboo mounts for picture (31 x 37.75 inches).

$35.00

Antique Georgian Three Tier Etagere

Beautiful for display or serving, often called a dumbwaiter or wine table. Solid mahogany with scalloped edges and carved detail on legs. - Lot 7 Dimension: 40H 24W

$65.00

Antique Georgian Three Tier Etagere

Lot 7 - Beautiful for display or serving, often called a dumbwaiter or wine table. Solid mahogany with scalloped edges and carved detail on legs.

$65.00

Have A Seat

Four solid wood side chairs of a style, but unique in their expression with subtle and striking detail. Very comfortable and sturdy with minimal wear, very good condition. - Lot 11 Dimension: 34H 20D 19.5W

$160.00

Have A Seat

Lot 11 - Four solid wood side chairs of a style, but unique in their expression with subtle and striking detail. Very comfortable and sturdy with minimal wear, very good condition.

$160.00

A Pair Of Extraordinary Arm Chairs

Rare Regency scrolled arm dining chairs, crafted in mahogany with klismos style legs. Circa 1940s. Subtle and timeless cream upholstery. In excellent condition with normal wear. - Lot 10 Dimension: 33H 20D 21W

$76.00

A Pair Of Extraordinary Arm Chairs

Lot 10 - Rare Regency scrolled arm dining chairs, crafted in mahogany with klismos style legs. Circa 1940s. Subtle and timeless cream upholstery. In excellent condition with normal wear.

$76.00

Grandmother Clock

Daneker Floor Clock, Million-Rutherford Company, Fallston, Maryland, Style h6. Solid wood case with brass hardware and key. Works and chimes beautifully. Normal wear. - Lot 12 Dimension: 63H 8.75D 15.25W

$290.25

Grandmother Clock

Lot 12 - Daneker Floor Clock, Million-Rutherford Company, Fallston, Maryland, Style h6. Solid wood case with brass hardware and key. Works and chimes beautifully. Normal wear.

$290.25

Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table

Antique table with brass hardware and spindle legs. Unknown maker but in excellent condition. Each leaf is 18.5 inches. Dimensions listed are for piece as shown in first picture. - Lot 15 Dimension: 30H 13.5D 34.75W

$85.00

Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table

Lot 15 - Antique table with brass hardware and spindle legs. Unknown maker but in excellent condition. Each leaf is 18.5 inches. Dimensions listed are for piece as shown in first picture.

$85.00

Canned Seat Chairs

Antique press back rocking chair with bent wood arms, sheet cane seat has been replaced. Smaller maple chair shows signs of previously being painted before refinishing and hand caned seat was redone locally. Both have spindle legs and are in very good condition with normal wear for age. See pictures for details. - Lot 13

$35.00

Canned Seat Chairs

Lot 13 - Antique press back rocking chair with bent wood arms, sheet cane seat has been replaced. Smaller maple chair shows signs of previously being painted before refinishing and hand caned seat was redone locally. Both have spindle legs and are in very good condition with normal wear for age. See pictures for details.

$35.00

Marble Urn Style Lamp

Gorgeous and heavy lamp with carved details, no maker marks found, felt on base. Shade and lamp are in excellent condition. - Lot 14 Dimension: 29H 14W

$25.00

Marble Urn Style Lamp

Lot 14 - Gorgeous and heavy lamp with carved details, no maker marks found, felt on base. Shade and lamp are in excellent condition.

$25.00

Ambiance

Timeless brass floor lamp with four bulbs and stunning shade (measured) as well as a 32 inch tall black and gold painted table lamp (minor scratches on one side, see pictures). Both tested and working. - Lot 16 Dimension: 65H 20W

$60.00

Ambiance

Lot 16 - Timeless brass floor lamp with four bulbs and stunning shade (measured) as well as a 32 inch tall black and gold painted table lamp (minor scratches on one side, see pictures). Both tested and working.

$60.00

Antique Eastlake Chair & Table

Solid wood chair with wine colored velvet upholstery (includes two original porcelain & brass castors currently not installed) as well as marble top table. Both in very good condition. - Lot 17 Dimension: 39H 27D 27.5W

$55.00

Antique Eastlake Chair & Table

Lot 17 - Solid wood chair with wine colored velvet upholstery (includes two original porcelain & brass castors currently not installed) as well as marble top table. Both in very good condition.

$55.00

Broyhill Custom Upholstered Sofa

Beautiful floral fabric with coordinating throw pillows. In excellent condition. - Lot 18 Dimension: 34H 36D 84W

$40.00

Broyhill Custom Upholstered Sofa

Lot 18 - Beautiful floral fabric with coordinating throw pillows. In excellent condition.

$40.00

Quality You Can Taste

From Roanokes Most Modern Dairy, two vintage Garst Bros Dairy Inc. advertising thermometers. One mirrored art deco style and smaller white enameled metal. Both show age in a few minor spots, but graphics and overall condition is very good. - Lot 20 Dimension: 10H 4W

$185.00

Quality You Can Taste

Lot 20 - From Roanokes Most Modern Dairy, two vintage Garst Bros Dairy Inc. advertising thermometers. One mirrored art deco style and smaller white enameled metal. Both show age in a few minor spots, but graphics and overall condition is very good.

$185.00

Got Milk?

Vintage wood and metal bottle crate. Garst Brothers Dairy branded on both wood slides. Well aged. - Lot 21 Dimension: 10.75H 12.25D 15W

$95.00

Got Milk?

Lot 21 - Vintage wood and metal bottle crate. Garst Brothers Dairy branded on both wood slides. Well aged.

$95.00