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BURGESS AUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS
THE EARL LIGON ESTATE
“A Century in a Sale”
THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVE ANTIQUE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13 @ 10AM | 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN
🎉 No Internet Bidding – Live Only 🎉
Hosted by Burgess Auctions
🪑 From the Estate of a 99-Year-Old Collector
This rare and exciting one-night-only auction features an extraordinary estate packed with authentic antiques, folk art, and old Americana — the kind of treasures you just don’t see anymore.
🔥 Over 500 Lots Including:
50+ Cast Iron Doorstops – roosters, parrots, windmills & more
Bennington Pottery, yellowware, stoneware & early jugs
Folk Art Paintings – 19th-century portraiture & genre scenes
Cast Iron Toys & Wind-Up Toys
Boot jacks, bottle openers, and figural banks
Architectural salvage, butter molds, and pewter
Candleholders, ink wells, and match safes
Victorian furniture, Empire chests, dry sinks, and washstands
Unique items:
Station Master's desk
Whimsical turn indicator
Drop front desk & French china cabinets
Candy containers, shooting targets, letter holders
And boxes of antiques still being unpacked…
🍽️ Plus:
Food & refreshments on-site
Anniversary giveaways & special surprises
- A celebration of 10 years of trusted auctions in Knightstown
🎯 Don’t miss it — there’s no online bidding. This is your chance to bid the way it started: in person, with your hand in the air and a gavel in the room.
👉 Learn more: www.BurgessAuctions.com
📞 Call: 765-445-7814 | AU19600029
LIVE AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
Burgess Auctions LLC | AU19600029
By bidding at this live auction, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These apply to all bidders in attendance or participating via absentee bids.
1. All Sales Final
All items are sold as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Buyers are encouraged to inspect all items before bidding.
2. Registration Required
All bidders must register with valid ID and obtain a bidder number before bidding.
3. Buyer’s Premium & Payment Terms
A 15% buyer’s premium will be added to all winning bids.
We accept cash, approved checks, and major credit cards.
A 5% discount will be applied for payment by cash or check.
All purchases must be paid in full on the day of sale.
4. Sales Tax
Indiana sales tax will be collected unless a valid exemption certificate is provided at registration.
5. Absentee Bids
Absentee bids may be left in writing prior to the sale and will be executed competitively but are not guaranteed.
6. Auctioneer’s Discretion
The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and to resolve any disputes. The auctioneer’s decision is final.
7. Item Responsibility & Removal
Items become the responsibility of the buyer at the fall of the hammer.
Burgess Auctions is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged after they are sold.
All items must be removed the day of sale unless prior arrangements have been made.
8. Announcements Take Precedence
Any announcements made from the auction block take precedence over printed or posted material.
9. Liability Waiver
All persons attending the auction do so at their own risk. Burgess Auctions is not liable for accidents, theft, or injury on the premises.
10. Firearms (If Applicable)
All firearm sales will be handled in accordance with federal and state law through a licensed FFL. Buyer must be legally eligible to purchase.