First Estate Auction of 2011!

We attended the first monthly Estate auction of 2011 in Wilkesboro today! 

 Because we find rummaging through dead people's stuff fascinating!

Each piece and every collection tells a story, and you cannot help but

wonder who bought it, why and about how they might have enjoyed it

Apparently this person had a thing for weapons! I would say, guns; however,

the man I love tells me that anyone that has ever been in front of a drill

sergeant knows that these are not guns, they are in fact, weapons!

And, these weapons sold faster than pancakes at the IHop!

See what I mean about fascinating? It's not every day

one sees a 200+ year old, hand-forged Arabian flint lock!

Of course, as I looked over this collection, I couldn't help but notice

the stained glass table lamp you see behind the rack on the right

It was just too pretty not to drag home!

The shade is perfect, and the base weighs a ton!

And, I love it!

This is how I spent my Christmas-gift money... Thank you, Mom and Dad!

There was just something about this writing desk... Inside, the maker's

mark says Philadelphia, and it's dated 1882. It reminded me of a writing

desk we saw at Biltmore house... It sits in the middle of a big, beautiful

room where we were told Mrs. Vanderbilt would sit to plan her day...

   

Perhaps when tours are held here, the guides will say

this is where Mrs. Cooper-Bridge planned her day - Ha!

  But seriously, there's a lot to Love here...

 The lines, the leather inlay, the lift-top and original key with tassel...

 But the little Fence and front detail are my favorites!

Buying vintage... It's my contribution to the global Recycling effort!