Farmer Auctions is privileged to present the Estate of Lynn Carnahan Carey Lipsey & John Crawford Lipsey, M.D., of Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Lipsey served in the U.S. Air Force before an extensive medical career working in Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Student & Public Health, and lastly as the Medical Director at the Radford Arsenal. Mrs. Lipsey was an avid gardener, crossword aficionado and served as a docent at William Preston’s Smithfield Historic house and volunteer at the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry for many years. 

Both Lynn and John had a deep appreciation for the many places they lived (Mississippi, New Orleans, Pensacola, South Carolina, Kentucky, San Francisco, & Virginia) and loved to travel. This outstanding collection represents their impeccable taste, and love of animals, nature and all cultures. Lynn was meticulous in her notes and records including the provenance of their immense art collection, and also the numerous family heirlooms. 

Highlights Include -   Rare Magnificent Victorian Rosewood Bedroom Suite, Fine Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tea Set, China & More, Fine Sterling Silver Flatware Sets by Towle Craftsman & Gotham Lancaster & Lots of Serving Pieces, Elaborate Bronze Statues, Lifesize Carved Decorative Horse, Fine Edinburg, Fostoria, Waterford Crystal & More!
Over 100 lots of Artwork Including: Original Paintings & Drawings From Multiple Countries & Travels, Mixed Media Artworks, Antique & Reproduction Lithographs & Etchings, Signed & Numbered Prints (many by local artists), Legends of Skiing 1982 Inaugural Lithograph signed & numbered by Gerald Ford, National and International Posters & Maps, Vintage Hunting & Sporting Scenes, and so much more. China and Porcelain; Sterling Silver & Pewter; Glass & Crystal; Stoneware & Ceramics; Impressive Chandeliers; Beautiful Jewelry & Timepieces; Antique Haywood Wakefield Wicker; Saunier Wilhem Snooker Table; Antique Armand Marseille Bisque Dolls; Marvelous Clothing including a Festive & Extravagant Collection of Mardi Gras and other costumes, vintage Betsy Johnson, Antique Dressy Children’s Outfits, Scottish Wool Sweaters, and more. Vintage Christmas Decorations; WWII Items; A Large Library with Many First Editions & Rare Books; Taxidermy Mounts & Antlers; Figurines of all Creatures, Great & Small; Bronze Sculptures & Statues; Handcrafted Local Woodwork Art, Table & Shelf; Fun, playful yard art, statues and ornaments; Scrapbooks; Collegiate Memorabilia; Antique & Modern Tools (shop & yard); Games; Baskets; Multiple Safes; Hunting & Sporting Items; Trinket Boxes from Around the World; Lamps; Clocks (Antique, multiple German made); Baldwin Howard Spinet Piano; MCM Magic Box Desk AND SO MUCH MORE!

MESSAGE TO ALL BUYERS!!!  Only the loose personal property is available for this auction.  Appliances, fixtures, cabinetry and items that are either features of or connected to the house itself are NOT available for this auction. 

WINNER TAKE ALL!  The ENTIRE CONTENTS of this home are being sold in their entirety to the highest bidder.  

PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES OF THE ITEMS AVAILABLE. PLACE ALL BIDS ON LOT #1.

Removal time is flexible, but MUST be completed by May 17  and will be scheduled with the wining bidder following the auction. Winning bidder MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS.  

The Winfred Garst home had four generations of families caretaking for the antiques & heirlooms. The packed farmhouse was built at the turn of century with the original homestead built in 1820.        
  
This Auction is filled with a vast variety of antiques, collectibles, and vintage items. Mr. Bud Garst served his country serving as Colonel in the Airforce and was stationed in various countries such as Germany. His travels produced clocks from Germany, statuary and alabaster lamps from Italy, porcelain china from Japan, pewter from Holland, blue porcelain from Germany. 

 A variety of art glass including Blenko ,vintage Christmas, Fire King blue Delphite, brass items ,exceptional mid century lamps and  light fixtures, pink depression glass. Typewriters. Vintage clothing,  300 plus post cards including Lakeside, blue jars , woven coverlet, and china.

 The highlight of the collection is a a restored 1984 Cadillac Limousine.  

Very important rare 19th century Bonheur du Jour 1860 attributed to Gillows , Lancaster England with porcelain medallions and brass trim.

Sugar chest, revolving bookcase, oak ice box antique wicker set and planters. Oak tables & chairs, Victorian bedroom suite with brown marble, Karastan rugs, two oak mantels, lamps, Victorian couch and chairs, cherry bedroom suite ,tools, lawn mowers, appliances and so much more!! 

Entrusted Auctions is proud to present this auction from one of Beckley’s legacy families, former owners of the historic Jimmie’s Restaurant, a Beckley landmark for many years.

This generational event features both traditional and unique items.  Mid-century items abound in this collection, as well as early antiques. The collection features: items from Jimmie’s Restaurant, exquisite jewelry,  mid-century fiberglass chairs, Lucite Memphis dinette chairs, tri-colored tension lamp, 1970’s Trend Line sofa and chair, faux leather tufted sofa and love seat, 1970’s whiskey barrel furniture including sofa, dining table and chairs, and office table, 1970’s era pool table, Bohemian 24K plated glassware, Fenton and Blenko art glass, Capodimonte pieces, Howard Miller tall case clock, an incredible collection of 19 and 20th century clothing, coverings and linens, outstanding Bernhardt Hibriten dining room furniture, 19th century Sardinian blanket chest, vintage toys, beer signs, vintage bar ware, vintage Christmas decorations, Halls steel upright lock safe, antique and collectible books, vinyl LP’s and 45’s, miscellaneous home tools, and so much more!