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!
