Private Collector's Estate: A Lifetime of Treasures
Join Burgess Auctions on Saturday, February 21st for an extraordinary two-session event featuring four decades of carefully curated treasures from one of Central Indiana's most impressive private collections.
Morning Session (9:30 AM): We Will Begin an Estate Discovery Session with uncataloged items being Sold at Live Auction
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Afternoon Session (12:00 PM): 175 cataloged lots featuring museum-quality pieces across four major collecting categories:
Cameo Glass | Navajo Rug | Bakelite Shakers | Carved Netsukes |
✓ American Studio Art Glass - Signed St. Clair, Slater, Schuster Studios paperweights and cameo pieces
✓ WWII Military Collection - Including monumental 8-foot German hall banner, Japanese Good Luck Flag, and authentic artifacts
✓ Early Coca-Cola & Soda Bottles - Rare Richmond, IN Quaker bottles and local bottling works treasures
✓ Asian Art & Antiques - Jade, Yixing pottery, snuff bottles, and Chinese Export pieces
Japanese Tea Caddy | Yixing Tea pot | Carved Soapstone Brush pot | Enamel Chinese Vase |
Brass Door Knockers | Insects in Acrylic | Sterling Silver | WWII Japanese Flag |
This collection represents over forty years of dedicated collecting—traveling to shows, studying provenance, and acquiring only the finest examples.
Collectors nationwide now have a rare opportunity to acquire pieces that represent decades of knowledge and passion.
Preview: Friday, February 20th, 10:00-5:00 PM
Location: 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN 46148
Online Bidding: bids.burgessauctions.com
Whether you're a serious collector or treasure hunter, this auction offers something exceptional. View the complete catalog and register to bid today.
Contact: Zack Burgess, CAI | 765-445-7814 | [email protected]
Trusted Auctions, Timeless Results | Integrity in Every Lot, Care in Every Sale
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1. All Sales Final
All items are sold as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Online bidders acknowledge they are bidding without physical inspection and accept full responsibility for their purchases.
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8. Item Pickup & Shipping
- In-Person Buyers: Items become your responsibility at the fall of the hammer and must be removed the day of sale unless prior arrangements have been made.
- Online Buyers: Items must be picked up within 7 days of auction close at our facility during posted hours, OR shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense. Burgess Auctions can provide shipping quotes but is not responsible for items once transferred to carrier.
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