Past Auctions

Past Auctions

Jul 10
  •   Mon, Jun 26, 2023 @ 11:09pm (Start)
  •   Mon, Jul 10, 2023 @ 6:00pm (End)

OUTSTANDING SILVER COIN AUCTION INCLUDING GOLD COINS AND CURRENCY

Super auction for silver and investor material highlighted by several hundred Morgan and Peace Dollars.  Many dates/mintmarks represented in various grades from AG to uncirculated.  Dates include over 50 1890-O Morgan dollars grading MS60 or better; rare 1895-O Morgan; 1878-CC Morgan dollar plus many O mint dollars grading MS60 or better.  Also, vary scarce 1892-CC Liberty $10.00 gold coin (ANACS-AU50) plus 1911 Indian $10.00 gold coin (PCGS-MS64); 1986 proof $50.00 gold eagle coin in OGP plus another gold coins/eagles.  Also, many rolls of silver halves, quarters and dimes.  An excellent opportunity to add to your collection or for investment purposes.  A rare occasion to have this much silver material in one auction.  Over 270 lots which include other silver issues (ingots, etc).  Don't miss this opportunity.    

Jul 5
  •   Mon, Jun 19, 2023 @ 10:07pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Jul 5, 2023 @ 6:00pm (End)

We are Proud to present The Collection of Marquetta & Charlie Mathena of Princeton, West Virginia. They have chosen to sell their home, down-size to Condominium living and sell their collection of 24 years.  
Important to note is that all proceeds from this sale will benefit the Charles T. "Chuck " Mathena II Foundation Inc., a non-profit organization formed in memory of their son, Chuck. This foundation awards a scholarship annually to a deserving student from Princeton Senior High School, as well as supporting the arts at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton.      
This Collection includes an Array of Exclusive Antiques to Decorative Items! Collections of Heisey Baskets, Heisey Collectors Association glass figural sculptures, West Virginia & Pennsylvania Antique Decorated Stoneware Pottery, Baker Charleston Historical Collection Sideboard, Antique Mantle Clocks, American Cut glass, Early & Late 19th Century Chests, One Cent Gum Machine, Tiffany Style Stain Glass Lamps, Lance Country Store Jars, Department 56 Villages & More!!

Jun 28
  •   Tue, Jun 13, 2023 @ 10:01pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Jun 28, 2023 @ 6:00pm (End)

We are privileged to share with you the estate of Peggy & John Miller of Salem, Virginia. 

Both Virginia natives, they found their forever home, a 1904 historic house in downtown Salem almost 40 years ago and became integrally involved in the community. John was a U.S. Navy veteran, Shriner, avid golfer, and volunteered with the Appalachian Trail Club, actively maintaining his stretch of trail with well selected, high quality tools. Peggy volunteered at the Salem Museum and Historical Society, where she managed the gift shop and served on the board. With a strong interest in genealogy and local history, her and John acquired an outstanding yet well curated collection of books and filled their home with local art, lovely and unique antique furniture and other decor. Her collection of McCoy, Roseville & Weller Pottery, as well as the HUNDREDS of teacups is vast and beautiful.

Highlights include art by Walter Biggs (including an original doodle/sketch), Susan Egbert pencil drawing with a note from the artist, Ed Bordett, Erik Fitzpatrick, P. Buckley Moss signed prints and a large collection of her ornaments; jewelry, stained glass; lovely linens; MCM dinnerware; Bohemian uranium carnival glass vase & other stunning art glass; multiple Fenton lamps; hand painted porcelain figurines & more; unique cast iron pieces; antique pie safe; Thonet style bent wood rocking chair; glass bowfront china cabinet; thimbles & bells from around the world; spinning wheel & crafts; books about Salem, Roanoke, Hampton, & other Virginia cities (multiple signed); beautiful collection of stationary with etchings by local artists of landmarks; vintage Salem High School memorabilia; sweetgrass gullah baskets & handcrafted shaker box; multiple TVs as well as audio equipment & a plethora of music & records; two full sets of golf clubs; EGO & Kobalt battery powered lawn tools; Stihl chainsaw with a superset of accessories; DeWalt & Craftsman tools; like new Giant bike; beautiful Christmas decorations; vintage Corning Show It All glass canisters & Pyrex; Swarovski crystal; Wedgewood; antique ironstone; Masonic, Scottish Rite & Shriner items, a true Southern front porch set and SO much more!

Jun 27
  •   Sat, Jun 10, 2023 @ 4:54pm (Start)
  •   Tue, Jun 27, 2023 @ 6:00pm (End)

Step back into local and medical history with this extensive collection of medical tools, machines, & more from the past and present.  This collection of items was donated one-by-one to local Lewis Gale Hospital to create a fantastic display. Farmer Auctions is ecstatic to record this collection and share it with the world. Local pharmacy pill bottles, photographs, scales, machinery, and nurse's uniforms originally used in Lewis Gale Medical Center are included. See inside the surgical suite with an extensive amount of unique tools, some of which are still used today. Collectors will love items such as poison bottles, traveling apothecary cases, quack medical devices, an embalming machine, and more! Look into the past to celebrate the advancement of medicine, and see how far we have left to go! Happy Bidding.