The sale begins on Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00pm EST, and will run for 1 week and begin to close on Wednesday, December 1st at 6:00pm EST with a 3 minute soft close in effect.
Selling on behalf local consignors and the Estate of John David Sterne - former Executive Director of Orchestra London, and Stratford Symphonic Orchestra, an eclectic collection of historical memorabilia, art work, books and furniture. This is our last sale of the year, and includes a wide variety of collectibles, a large selection of Christmas ornaments - perfect for the holiday season for gift giving! The following is a brief sale summary: Furniture: Impressive Art Nouveau Fireplace and Over Mantle Mirror; spectacular Faux "Rosewood" bedroom set with marble tops; William IV mahogany card table; pine church pew chairs; whimsical confessional booth; marble top washstand, mahogany dining table, early pine top table, cherry chest of drawers, 6 pc rattan style sun room furniture set; assorted book shelves, coffee and end tables, desks, beds with boxsprings and mattresses, assorted chairs, trunks, mirrors, etc. China and Glassware: large collection of Royal Doulton Figurines, pair of MacIntyre (Moorcroft) vases, Royal Crown Derby pieces, assorted cups and saucers, EAPG goblets, Royal Doulton "Sonnet" Dinner Service, Royal Albert "Silver Birtch" Service, set of Johnson Brothers dishes, pink depression, assorted pressed and cut glass pieces, slag glass hanging lamp, early 1920s hanging lamp, mercury goblet and egg cup, amberina pitcher, cruets and carafes,etc. Artwork: Large selection of prints, oil paintings, watercolours, etchings and engravings including: W.F. Griffiths, Emile Lussier, Da Vinci Print, S. Deaville Print, Calvert Print, George Horne Prints, A.Y. Jackson Prints, Blake Debassige Print, and others. Collectibles: Large collection of collectible Disney Christmas ornaments - Snow White, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and others; nice selection of collectible Dinkey Toys (some in original box), train sets and train accessories - cars, engines, buildings, track, etc.; small collection of Rolls Royce memorabilia; collection of British Royalty memorabilia - plaques, flags, books, photos, etc.; small collection of vintage boater hats; small collection of early doll/baby carriages; large collection of quality books ranging from photography, music, art, history, local history books of London, Toronto, Brantford, decorating and architecture, cooking and reference books; assortment of early crocks, oil lamps, signs, beaver jars, brass and copper items; penny farthing bicycle, and much more! Silver and Jewellery: Sterling silver tea service, Tiffany Silver shoe horn, Birks Sterling Flatware set "George II" pattern; sterling candlesticks, sterling spoons, etc; assorted pieces of Coro costume jewellery; D'Orlan crane and hummingbird pins. Other: Indian "Aubusson" Ethan Allen Rug, oriental carpets and runners; modern appliances including: Wolfgang Puck Countertop oven; Wolfgang Puck electric griddle, Todd English Multi Air Fryer, Cuisinart Coffee Maker, Hamilton Beach egg muffin sandwich maker, Air Innovations, Clean Mist, Sony Bravia TV, Sony Blue ray player, Panasonic DVD/CD player, Sony Theatre surround sound system, LG and Sharp monitors, Apple TVs, and much more not listed.