AMAZING TOY & TRAIN COLLECTOR'S BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALE!
Listing ID#: 250599

Sale Location

Birmingham, MI 48009
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Friday Jun 14, 2019 Completed
Saturday Jun 15, 2019 Completed
Sunday Jun 16, 2019 Completed
Sale Type
 Estate Sale 
Company Information
Antiques On Main LLC D/B/A AOMestatesales.com

Contact: Robin Cohen
Phone: 248-705-9665
Email: aomestatesales@aol.com
Website: www.aomestatesales.com

EstateSale.com ID#: 1088
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Listing Terms and Conditions
ALL ITEMS SOLD IN AN AS IS OR AS FOUND CONDITION.
PLEASE EXAMINE ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
OUR NUMBERS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AT 8 A.M.
3% FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD SALES.
SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED!
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE HOME!
DELIVERY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT A REASONABLE COST!
PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF RESIDENTS AND DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OR MAILBOXES. PLEASE PARK ON 1 SIDE OF STREET ONLY.

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR LETTING US SERVE YOU EACH WEEK. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO DO BUSINESS WITH US, AND IN RETURN WE PLEDGE OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OFFER YOU THE BEST, FAIR, FUN SERVICE AS POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU!
Listing Information

THE PERFECT SALE FOR FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

A SPECIAL SALE THAT SHOWCASES A VERY INTERESTING MAN'S LIFE, HIS HOME, CAREER, HOBBIES, AND HIS COLLECTIONS!

Stuart Shuster graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BA Industrial Design 1962), well trained for the leading design firms of  Harley-Earl Associates, Peter Muller-Munk Associates, then joined General Motors in 1964. At GM, he was a designer working on corporate identification; the mid-60s Pontiac GTO emblems; late-1960s to late 70s Pontiac Firebird, numerous Truck and Bus design solutions; furniture and appliance (Frigidaire) design, creating poster concepts for many installations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, among numerous other design assignments where he showcased his talents.

He served in the US Army Reserves (Staff Sergeant) & Boy Scouts of America (Commissioner), among many other board and guild positions. He was a renowned model railroader creating masterpiece layouts for the Lionel and Carlisle and Finch marques, his extensive collection a part of this sale. He was also a talented Photographer who maintained a full darkroom and leaves behind thousands of images, many framed in his home. His other collections mostly revolved around modes of transportation, and beyond the trains, it includes planes, boats, and cars. The sale includes many items and models he collected in these themes, as well as artwork, ephemera, and a library with large sections of books on each. His library also showcases his interests in the American Revolution, Industrial Design, History, among many other books.

Stuart also collected toys, and his large collection is included in this sale. In addition to vintage and antique toys, tin trucks and farm machinery, he has a wonderful collection of toys derived from vehicles and characters created and designed by Stu's son Jay Shuster for the Star Wars movies and for Pixar animated films, including Wall-e, Cars, & The Incredibles. Jay is an Art Director/Production Designer, currently with Pixar, and this large collection of his creations are mostly all new in their original packaging and many have been autographed by Jay Shuster - very desirable for the serious toy collector!

The home's furnishings are a beautiful blend of antiques, Primitives, vintage traditional - and a little mid-century to add to the interest!

Be prepared to spend some time at this sale - there's sooo much to see!!!

FURNITURE

  • Pottery Barn Buchanan Sleeper sofa
  • Vintage Mahogany drop-leaf side table
  • Vintage Grand Rapids Furniture mahogany nesting tables
  • Victorian side table with finials
  • Victorian arm chair
  • Antique primitive stepback cupboard
  • Vintage mahogany dining table with 6 chairs, 2 leaves and pads
  • Antique primitive painted corner cabinet
  • Pair of vintage oak candlestick stands
  • Oak wall plate rack
  • Antique oak cabinet with 2 drawers
  • Antique “Lincoln” writing desk w/ fold-down front
  • Mahogany folding tray table with brass hardware
  • Pair of hand painted Hitchcock style armchairs
  • Vintage hand painted maple Hitchcock style dining table with 4 chairs and 2 leaves
  • Vintage Willett hand painted maple China cabinet and server
  • Pair of Ethan Allen tapestry club chairs
  • Artist made twig side table
  • Vintage wicker settee
  • Antique zenith 1950’s round TV in cabinet
  • Pair of mid century tulip tables
  • Antique wicker settee and matching rocker
  • Wicker side table
  • Hendredon oak cabinet
  • Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller molded plywood DCM chair
  • Expresso finish desk
  • Teak bench
  • Jennifer Convertibles twin size sleeper settee
  • Antique hump back trunk
  • Mid century style file cabinet desk and chair
  • King Koil “Amanda” queen sized mattress and box spring
  • Vintage mahogany hope chest
  • 4 drawer hand painted heart chest
  • Pair of colorful tulip painted side tables
  • Small folk painted bookcase
  • Antique Victorian painted spoon-carved cabinet
  • Pennsylvania House chest of drawers
  • King sized mahogany sleigh bed
  • Pair of Vintage mahogany end tables with leather tops
  • Vintage bentwood bench
  • Vintage red painted rocker
  • Linen covered trunk

 

ART

  • M. Edwards portrait oil on canvas
  • Vintage American Freedom Train framed poster
  • Photos by Stewart Shuster
  • Mexican festival watercolor signed Hobo
  • Eisenhart large artist made tile
  • Jesse Alexander signed poster
  • “The Momentous Question” antique print
  • Robert Fabe “Standing Woman” watercolor
  • Concours d’ Elegance signed print - 1987 Tucson
  • Doug Chiang “Robota” signed lithograph
  • Homer “Green Racer” signed silk screen c 1970
  • George Seurat print
  • Jack Juratovic “Road and Track November 1935” signed lithograph

 

DECORATIVE ITEMS

  • Hand painted vintage ginger jar lamp
  • Antiquité de Paris large black/white clock
  • Pair of wicker wrapped lamps
  • Fireplace tools & firescreen W/ large tree
  • Artist made stained glass kaleidoscope in train-themed stand
  • Semi antique wool oriental style hand knotted rug
  • Nepal hand woven wool rug
  • Pair of bronze torchiere lamps with glass shades
  • Vintage brass samovar
  • Vintage copper adjustable table lamp
  • Hand carved cane collection
  • Pair of iron scroll table lamps
  • Wood tripod floor lamp
  • Arts and crafts style lamp with mica shade
  • Pair of telescoping table lamps with matching floor lamp
  • Mid century chrome mushroom table lamp
  • Studio pottery 2 piece sculpture
  • Pair of white pottery lamps
  • Antique mahogany framed mirror
  • Crystal lamp
  • Framed and Unframed poster and prints – some vintage, some signed by Jay Shuster

 

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

  • Antique crocks, including Shaefer & Driehorst Wheeling West Virginia crock
  • Antique railroad lanterns
  • Model planes, boats, and cars
  • Duck decoys
  • Antique mantel clock
  • Sterling silver, including tea set & flatware sets
  • Silver-plate & Pewter serveware
  • Nadal porcelain Don Quijote figurine
  • Hand painted placemats from the Dodge estate
  • Michael Graves tea kettle
  • Weller pottery mixing bowl
  • 1960’s Robert Long bronze light fixture
  • 2 Wooden model sail ships with linen sails
  • Large antique kettle on iron stand
  • Antique hood ornament & radiator cap collection
  • Antique sled
  • Antique glass insulators
  • Antique C.W.S. Coal cart on track
  • George Nelson Asterisk clock for Howard Miller
  • Antique glass candy containers
  • Eames hang-it-all
  • Vintage electronics including 3 Zenith Trans-Oceanic radios, General Electric Stereophonic HiFi with pull-down Garrard turntable, and Hitachi bookshelf stereo
  • Zenith Bakelite radio
  • Texaco fuel pump floor lamp
  • Weller pottery jardiniere
  • Vintage Olympia typewriter
  • Antique Fireside marshmellow tin
  • Pair of antique glass clamp beverage servers
  • Vintage hand woven baskets
  • B-4 Antique tin first aid chest
  • Oxford Michigan Gleaners Federation Rally photo 1917
  • Peter Max poster book
  • Vintage Mobil oil Gargoyle authorized service enamel sign
  • Trek bicycle authorized dealer neon clock
  • Pi Kappa Alpha collectibles
  • Nixon for President campaign hat
  • Edna Hibel box
  • Airplane collectibles
  • Vintage hand made doll house
  • Barbie 1962 replica convertible clock radio
  • Vintage linens including handmade quilts
  • Vintage orchard ladder
  • Smith Metal Arts chrome desk clock

 

 

VINTAGE TRAINS AND TOYS

  • Extensive Model train collection including vintage tin trains, Lionel and American Flyer
  • Many train accessories; buildings, signs trees and tracks
  • Several train transformers by Lionel and American flyer
  • Mamod toy steam tractor and steam roller
  • CAT construction toys
  • Vintage Smith-Miller fire truck no. 3
  • Charles William Doepke model toy company Barber Greene conveyors, Heiliner earth scraper, Jaeger cement mixer and Adams Motor Grader
  • Pixar Wall-e and Cars toys and star wars toy collection many signed by designer Jay Shuster including posters
  • Hot Wheels Herbie “The Lovebug” 1:18 model
  • Vintage models planes boats and cars
  • “Classic Toy Trains” magazine collection
  • Iron toys
  • Vintage Gilbert Chemistry Set
  • Vintage Lincoln Logs

 

CHINA AND GLASS

  • Fostoria American glass
  • Beautiful Austria Amphora pottery vase
  • Dansk Cornucopia dinnerware set
  • Oversized piggy bank with white crackle glaze
  • Vintage Fiesta dinnerware
  • Barware
  • Ray Harm Spode collector bird plates
  • Tom and Jerry ironstone punch bowl
  • Vintage apothecary jar
  • Waterford crystal decanter

 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Large library, including trains, planes, cars, boats, Industrial Design, Art and Design, American Revolution, World War II, Cameras & Photography, fiction, cookbooks, etc.
  • Apple desk top computer
  • CDs
  • Wii games
  • Games
  • Golden retriever child’s rocking toy
  • Upright bass with traveling case
  • Kent guitar with case
  • Vintage cameras by Nikon, Exai, and Yashica
  • Complete Darkroom with Photography developing equipment, books, and supplies
  • Epson printer
  • Palomar 21 CB radio
  • Clairiry Endemble phone
  • Grundig YB 400PE radio
  • Cambridge Soundworks speakers
  • Trek CO-1 Cyclocross XO-1 and Multitrack 7200 bicycles
  • Vintage posters
  • Christmas decorations
  • English Gardens 8’ lighted tree and wreaths
  • Glass doorknobs
  • Kirby vacuum with accessories
  • Tools
  • Rikon drill press
  • Decorative garden items
  • MWH originals patio table with 4 chairs and umbrella
  • 4 aluminum patio chairs with canvas seats
  • Blue garden bench
  • Outdoor rugs
  • Blue patio bench
  • 4 plastic wicker chairs
  • Vintage wicker plant stand
  • 3 large ceramic jardinières
  • Picture Frames
  • Men's clothing and accessories
  • Men's jewelry, lighters, pens, etc
  • Some Women's clothing

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

DO NOT MISS THIS SALE!

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Contact: Robin Cohen
Phone: 248-705-9665
Sale Location
815 MADISON STREET
Birmingham, MI 48009
Sale Dates and Times
Friday Jun 14, 2019 Completed
Saturday Jun 15, 2019 Completed
Sunday Jun 16, 2019 Completed
Sale Terms and Conditions
ALL ITEMS SOLD IN AN AS IS OR AS FOUND CONDITION. PLEASE EXAMINE ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL. OUR NUMBERS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AT 8 A.M. 3% FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD SALES. SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE HOME! DELIVERY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT A REASONABLE COST! PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF RESIDENTS AND DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OR MAILBOXES. PLEASE PARK ON 1 SIDE OF STREET ONLY. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR LETTING US SERVE YOU EACH WEEK. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO DO BUSINESS WITH US, AND IN RETURN WE PLEDGE OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OFFER YOU THE BEST, FAIR, FUN SERVICE AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!
Listing Details

THE PERFECT SALE FOR FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

A SPECIAL SALE THAT SHOWCASES A VERY INTERESTING MAN'S LIFE, HIS HOME, CAREER, HOBBIES, AND HIS COLLECTIONS!

Stuart Shuster graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BA Industrial Design 1962), well trained for the leading design firms of  Harley-Earl Associates, Peter Muller-Munk Associates, then joined General Motors in 1964. At GM, he was a designer working on corporate identification; the mid-60s Pontiac GTO emblems; late-1960s to late 70s Pontiac Firebird, numerous Truck and Bus design solutions; furniture and appliance (Frigidaire) design, creating poster concepts for many installations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, among numerous other design assignments where he showcased his talents.

He served in the US Army Reserves (Staff Sergeant) & Boy Scouts of America (Commissioner), among many other board and guild positions. He was a renowned model railroader creating masterpiece layouts for the Lionel and Carlisle and Finch marques, his extensive collection a part of this sale. He was also a talented Photographer who maintained a full darkroom and leaves behind thousands of images, many framed in his home. His other collections mostly revolved around modes of transportation, and beyond the trains, it includes planes, boats, and cars. The sale includes many items and models he collected in these themes, as well as artwork, ephemera, and a library with large sections of books on each. His library also showcases his interests in the American Revolution, Industrial Design, History, among many other books.

Stuart also collected toys, and his large collection is included in this sale. In addition to vintage and antique toys, tin trucks and farm machinery, he has a wonderful collection of toys derived from vehicles and characters created and designed by Stu's son Jay Shuster for the Star Wars movies and for Pixar animated films, including Wall-e, Cars, & The Incredibles. Jay is an Art Director/Production Designer, currently with Pixar, and this large collection of his creations are mostly all new in their original packaging and many have been autographed by Jay Shuster - very desirable for the serious toy collector!

The home's furnishings are a beautiful blend of antiques, Primitives, vintage traditional - and a little mid-century to add to the interest!

Be prepared to spend some time at this sale - there's sooo much to see!!!

FURNITURE

  • Pottery Barn Buchanan Sleeper sofa
  • Vintage Mahogany drop-leaf side table
  • Vintage Grand Rapids Furniture mahogany nesting tables
  • Victorian side table with finials
  • Victorian arm chair
  • Antique primitive stepback cupboard
  • Vintage mahogany dining table with 6 chairs, 2 leaves and pads
  • Antique primitive painted corner cabinet
  • Pair of vintage oak candlestick stands
  • Oak wall plate rack
  • Antique oak cabinet with 2 drawers
  • Antique “Lincoln” writing desk w/ fold-down front
  • Mahogany folding tray table with brass hardware
  • Pair of hand painted Hitchcock style armchairs
  • Vintage hand painted maple Hitchcock style dining table with 4 chairs and 2 leaves
  • Vintage Willett hand painted maple China cabinet and server
  • Pair of Ethan Allen tapestry club chairs
  • Artist made twig side table
  • Vintage wicker settee
  • Antique zenith 1950’s round TV in cabinet
  • Pair of mid century tulip tables
  • Antique wicker settee and matching rocker
  • Wicker side table
  • Hendredon oak cabinet
  • Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller molded plywood DCM chair
  • Expresso finish desk
  • Teak bench
  • Jennifer Convertibles twin size sleeper settee
  • Antique hump back trunk
  • Mid century style file cabinet desk and chair
  • King Koil “Amanda” queen sized mattress and box spring
  • Vintage mahogany hope chest
  • 4 drawer hand painted heart chest
  • Pair of colorful tulip painted side tables
  • Small folk painted bookcase
  • Antique Victorian painted spoon-carved cabinet
  • Pennsylvania House chest of drawers
  • King sized mahogany sleigh bed
  • Pair of Vintage mahogany end tables with leather tops
  • Vintage bentwood bench
  • Vintage red painted rocker
  • Linen covered trunk

 

ART

  • M. Edwards portrait oil on canvas
  • Vintage American Freedom Train framed poster
  • Photos by Stewart Shuster
  • Mexican festival watercolor signed Hobo
  • Eisenhart large artist made tile
  • Jesse Alexander signed poster
  • “The Momentous Question” antique print
  • Robert Fabe “Standing Woman” watercolor
  • Concours d’ Elegance signed print - 1987 Tucson
  • Doug Chiang “Robota” signed lithograph
  • Homer “Green Racer” signed silk screen c 1970
  • George Seurat print
  • Jack Juratovic “Road and Track November 1935” signed lithograph

 

DECORATIVE ITEMS

  • Hand painted vintage ginger jar lamp
  • Antiquité de Paris large black/white clock
  • Pair of wicker wrapped lamps
  • Fireplace tools & firescreen W/ large tree
  • Artist made stained glass kaleidoscope in train-themed stand
  • Semi antique wool oriental style hand knotted rug
  • Nepal hand woven wool rug
  • Pair of bronze torchiere lamps with glass shades
  • Vintage brass samovar
  • Vintage copper adjustable table lamp
  • Hand carved cane collection
  • Pair of iron scroll table lamps
  • Wood tripod floor lamp
  • Arts and crafts style lamp with mica shade
  • Pair of telescoping table lamps with matching floor lamp
  • Mid century chrome mushroom table lamp
  • Studio pottery 2 piece sculpture
  • Pair of white pottery lamps
  • Antique mahogany framed mirror
  • Crystal lamp
  • Framed and Unframed poster and prints – some vintage, some signed by Jay Shuster

 

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

  • Antique crocks, including Shaefer & Driehorst Wheeling West Virginia crock
  • Antique railroad lanterns
  • Model planes, boats, and cars
  • Duck decoys
  • Antique mantel clock
  • Sterling silver, including tea set & flatware sets
  • Silver-plate & Pewter serveware
  • Nadal porcelain Don Quijote figurine
  • Hand painted placemats from the Dodge estate
  • Michael Graves tea kettle
  • Weller pottery mixing bowl
  • 1960’s Robert Long bronze light fixture
  • 2 Wooden model sail ships with linen sails
  • Large antique kettle on iron stand
  • Antique hood ornament & radiator cap collection
  • Antique sled
  • Antique glass insulators
  • Antique C.W.S. Coal cart on track
  • George Nelson Asterisk clock for Howard Miller
  • Antique glass candy containers
  • Eames hang-it-all
  • Vintage electronics including 3 Zenith Trans-Oceanic radios, General Electric Stereophonic HiFi with pull-down Garrard turntable, and Hitachi bookshelf stereo
  • Zenith Bakelite radio
  • Texaco fuel pump floor lamp
  • Weller pottery jardiniere
  • Vintage Olympia typewriter
  • Antique Fireside marshmellow tin
  • Pair of antique glass clamp beverage servers
  • Vintage hand woven baskets
  • B-4 Antique tin first aid chest
  • Oxford Michigan Gleaners Federation Rally photo 1917
  • Peter Max poster book
  • Vintage Mobil oil Gargoyle authorized service enamel sign
  • Trek bicycle authorized dealer neon clock
  • Pi Kappa Alpha collectibles
  • Nixon for President campaign hat
  • Edna Hibel box
  • Airplane collectibles
  • Vintage hand made doll house
  • Barbie 1962 replica convertible clock radio
  • Vintage linens including handmade quilts
  • Vintage orchard ladder
  • Smith Metal Arts chrome desk clock

 

 

VINTAGE TRAINS AND TOYS

  • Extensive Model train collection including vintage tin trains, Lionel and American Flyer
  • Many train accessories; buildings, signs trees and tracks
  • Several train transformers by Lionel and American flyer
  • Mamod toy steam tractor and steam roller
  • CAT construction toys
  • Vintage Smith-Miller fire truck no. 3
  • Charles William Doepke model toy company Barber Greene conveyors, Heiliner earth scraper, Jaeger cement mixer and Adams Motor Grader
  • Pixar Wall-e and Cars toys and star wars toy collection many signed by designer Jay Shuster including posters
  • Hot Wheels Herbie “The Lovebug” 1:18 model
  • Vintage models planes boats and cars
  • “Classic Toy Trains” magazine collection
  • Iron toys
  • Vintage Gilbert Chemistry Set
  • Vintage Lincoln Logs

 

CHINA AND GLASS

  • Fostoria American glass
  • Beautiful Austria Amphora pottery vase
  • Dansk Cornucopia dinnerware set
  • Oversized piggy bank with white crackle glaze
  • Vintage Fiesta dinnerware
  • Barware
  • Ray Harm Spode collector bird plates
  • Tom and Jerry ironstone punch bowl
  • Vintage apothecary jar
  • Waterford crystal decanter

 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Large library, including trains, planes, cars, boats, Industrial Design, Art and Design, American Revolution, World War II, Cameras & Photography, fiction, cookbooks, etc.
  • Apple desk top computer
  • CDs
  • Wii games
  • Games
  • Golden retriever child’s rocking toy
  • Upright bass with traveling case
  • Kent guitar with case
  • Vintage cameras by Nikon, Exai, and Yashica
  • Complete Darkroom with Photography developing equipment, books, and supplies
  • Epson printer
  • Palomar 21 CB radio
  • Clairiry Endemble phone
  • Grundig YB 400PE radio
  • Cambridge Soundworks speakers
  • Trek CO-1 Cyclocross XO-1 and Multitrack 7200 bicycles
  • Vintage posters
  • Christmas decorations
  • English Gardens 8’ lighted tree and wreaths
  • Glass doorknobs
  • Kirby vacuum with accessories
  • Tools
  • Rikon drill press
  • Decorative garden items
  • MWH originals patio table with 4 chairs and umbrella
  • 4 aluminum patio chairs with canvas seats
  • Blue garden bench
  • Outdoor rugs
  • Blue patio bench
  • 4 plastic wicker chairs
  • Vintage wicker plant stand
  • 3 large ceramic jardinières
  • Picture Frames
  • Men's clothing and accessories
  • Men's jewelry, lighters, pens, etc
  • Some Women's clothing

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

DO NOT MISS THIS SALE!

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AMAZING TOY & TRAIN COLLECTOR'S BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALE!
 Estate Sale
 
Sale Date(s)
Friday Jun 14, 2019 Completed
Saturday Jun 15, 2019 Completed
Sunday Jun 16, 2019 Completed
Sale Location

Birmingham, MI 48009
Company
Antiques On Main LLC D/B/A AOMestatesales.com

Contact: Robin Cohen
Phone: 248-705-9665
Email: aomestatesales@aol.com
Website: www.aomestatesales.com

Listing Terms and Conditions
ALL ITEMS SOLD IN AN AS IS OR AS FOUND CONDITION. PLEASE EXAMINE ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL. OUR NUMBERS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AT 8 A.M. 3% FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD SALES. SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE HOME! DELIVERY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT A REASONABLE COST! PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF RESIDENTS AND DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OR MAILBOXES. PLEASE PARK ON 1 SIDE OF STREET ONLY. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR LETTING US SERVE YOU EACH WEEK. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO DO BUSINESS WITH US, AND IN RETURN WE PLEDGE OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OFFER YOU THE BEST, FAIR, FUN SERVICE AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!

THE PERFECT SALE FOR FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

A SPECIAL SALE THAT SHOWCASES A VERY INTERESTING MAN'S LIFE, HIS HOME, CAREER, HOBBIES, AND HIS COLLECTIONS!

Stuart Shuster graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BA Industrial Design 1962), well trained for the leading design firms of  Harley-Earl Associates, Peter Muller-Munk Associates, then joined General Motors in 1964. At GM, he was a designer working on corporate identification; the mid-60s Pontiac GTO emblems; late-1960s to late 70s Pontiac Firebird, numerous Truck and Bus design solutions; furniture and appliance (Frigidaire) design, creating poster concepts for many installations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, among numerous other design assignments where he showcased his talents.

He served in the US Army Reserves (Staff Sergeant) & Boy Scouts of America (Commissioner), among many other board and guild positions. He was a renowned model railroader creating masterpiece layouts for the Lionel and Carlisle and Finch marques, his extensive collection a part of this sale. He was also a talented Photographer who maintained a full darkroom and leaves behind thousands of images, many framed in his home. His other collections mostly revolved around modes of transportation, and beyond the trains, it includes planes, boats, and cars. The sale includes many items and models he collected in these themes, as well as artwork, ephemera, and a library with large sections of books on each. His library also showcases his interests in the American Revolution, Industrial Design, History, among many other books.

Stuart also collected toys, and his large collection is included in this sale. In addition to vintage and antique toys, tin trucks and farm machinery, he has a wonderful collection of toys derived from vehicles and characters created and designed by Stu's son Jay Shuster for the Star Wars movies and for Pixar animated films, including Wall-e, Cars, & The Incredibles. Jay is an Art Director/Production Designer, currently with Pixar, and this large collection of his creations are mostly all new in their original packaging and many have been autographed by Jay Shuster - very desirable for the serious toy collector!

The home's furnishings are a beautiful blend of antiques, Primitives, vintage traditional - and a little mid-century to add to the interest!

Be prepared to spend some time at this sale - there's sooo much to see!!!

FURNITURE

  • Pottery Barn Buchanan Sleeper sofa
  • Vintage Mahogany drop-leaf side table
  • Vintage Grand Rapids Furniture mahogany nesting tables
  • Victorian side table with finials
  • Victorian arm chair
  • Antique primitive stepback cupboard
  • Vintage mahogany dining table with 6 chairs, 2 leaves and pads
  • Antique primitive painted corner cabinet
  • Pair of vintage oak candlestick stands
  • Oak wall plate rack
  • Antique oak cabinet with 2 drawers
  • Antique “Lincoln” writing desk w/ fold-down front
  • Mahogany folding tray table with brass hardware
  • Pair of hand painted Hitchcock style armchairs
  • Vintage hand painted maple Hitchcock style dining table with 4 chairs and 2 leaves
  • Vintage Willett hand painted maple China cabinet and server
  • Pair of Ethan Allen tapestry club chairs
  • Artist made twig side table
  • Vintage wicker settee
  • Antique zenith 1950’s round TV in cabinet
  • Pair of mid century tulip tables
  • Antique wicker settee and matching rocker
  • Wicker side table
  • Hendredon oak cabinet
  • Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller molded plywood DCM chair
  • Expresso finish desk
  • Teak bench
  • Jennifer Convertibles twin size sleeper settee
  • Antique hump back trunk
  • Mid century style file cabinet desk and chair
  • King Koil “Amanda” queen sized mattress and box spring
  • Vintage mahogany hope chest
  • 4 drawer hand painted heart chest
  • Pair of colorful tulip painted side tables
  • Small folk painted bookcase
  • Antique Victorian painted spoon-carved cabinet
  • Pennsylvania House chest of drawers
  • King sized mahogany sleigh bed
  • Pair of Vintage mahogany end tables with leather tops
  • Vintage bentwood bench
  • Vintage red painted rocker
  • Linen covered trunk

 

ART

  • M. Edwards portrait oil on canvas
  • Vintage American Freedom Train framed poster
  • Photos by Stewart Shuster
  • Mexican festival watercolor signed Hobo
  • Eisenhart large artist made tile
  • Jesse Alexander signed poster
  • “The Momentous Question” antique print
  • Robert Fabe “Standing Woman” watercolor
  • Concours d’ Elegance signed print - 1987 Tucson
  • Doug Chiang “Robota” signed lithograph
  • Homer “Green Racer” signed silk screen c 1970
  • George Seurat print
  • Jack Juratovic “Road and Track November 1935” signed lithograph

 

DECORATIVE ITEMS

  • Hand painted vintage ginger jar lamp
  • Antiquité de Paris large black/white clock
  • Pair of wicker wrapped lamps
  • Fireplace tools & firescreen W/ large tree
  • Artist made stained glass kaleidoscope in train-themed stand
  • Semi antique wool oriental style hand knotted rug
  • Nepal hand woven wool rug
  • Pair of bronze torchiere lamps with glass shades
  • Vintage brass samovar
  • Vintage copper adjustable table lamp
  • Hand carved cane collection
  • Pair of iron scroll table lamps
  • Wood tripod floor lamp
  • Arts and crafts style lamp with mica shade
  • Pair of telescoping table lamps with matching floor lamp
  • Mid century chrome mushroom table lamp
  • Studio pottery 2 piece sculpture
  • Pair of white pottery lamps
  • Antique mahogany framed mirror
  • Crystal lamp
  • Framed and Unframed poster and prints – some vintage, some signed by Jay Shuster

 

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

  • Antique crocks, including Shaefer & Driehorst Wheeling West Virginia crock
  • Antique railroad lanterns
  • Model planes, boats, and cars
  • Duck decoys
  • Antique mantel clock
  • Sterling silver, including tea set & flatware sets
  • Silver-plate & Pewter serveware
  • Nadal porcelain Don Quijote figurine
  • Hand painted placemats from the Dodge estate
  • Michael Graves tea kettle
  • Weller pottery mixing bowl
  • 1960’s Robert Long bronze light fixture
  • 2 Wooden model sail ships with linen sails
  • Large antique kettle on iron stand
  • Antique hood ornament & radiator cap collection
  • Antique sled
  • Antique glass insulators
  • Antique C.W.S. Coal cart on track
  • George Nelson Asterisk clock for Howard Miller
  • Antique glass candy containers
  • Eames hang-it-all
  • Vintage electronics including 3 Zenith Trans-Oceanic radios, General Electric Stereophonic HiFi with pull-down Garrard turntable, and Hitachi bookshelf stereo
  • Zenith Bakelite radio
  • Texaco fuel pump floor lamp
  • Weller pottery jardiniere
  • Vintage Olympia typewriter
  • Antique Fireside marshmellow tin
  • Pair of antique glass clamp beverage servers
  • Vintage hand woven baskets
  • B-4 Antique tin first aid chest
  • Oxford Michigan Gleaners Federation Rally photo 1917
  • Peter Max poster book
  • Vintage Mobil oil Gargoyle authorized service enamel sign
  • Trek bicycle authorized dealer neon clock
  • Pi Kappa Alpha collectibles
  • Nixon for President campaign hat
  • Edna Hibel box
  • Airplane collectibles
  • Vintage hand made doll house
  • Barbie 1962 replica convertible clock radio
  • Vintage linens including handmade quilts
  • Vintage orchard ladder
  • Smith Metal Arts chrome desk clock

 

 

VINTAGE TRAINS AND TOYS

  • Extensive Model train collection including vintage tin trains, Lionel and American Flyer
  • Many train accessories; buildings, signs trees and tracks
  • Several train transformers by Lionel and American flyer
  • Mamod toy steam tractor and steam roller
  • CAT construction toys
  • Vintage Smith-Miller fire truck no. 3
  • Charles William Doepke model toy company Barber Greene conveyors, Heiliner earth scraper, Jaeger cement mixer and Adams Motor Grader
  • Pixar Wall-e and Cars toys and star wars toy collection many signed by designer Jay Shuster including posters
  • Hot Wheels Herbie “The Lovebug” 1:18 model
  • Vintage models planes boats and cars
  • “Classic Toy Trains” magazine collection
  • Iron toys
  • Vintage Gilbert Chemistry Set
  • Vintage Lincoln Logs

 

CHINA AND GLASS

  • Fostoria American glass
  • Beautiful Austria Amphora pottery vase
  • Dansk Cornucopia dinnerware set
  • Oversized piggy bank with white crackle glaze
  • Vintage Fiesta dinnerware
  • Barware
  • Ray Harm Spode collector bird plates
  • Tom and Jerry ironstone punch bowl
  • Vintage apothecary jar
  • Waterford crystal decanter

 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Large library, including trains, planes, cars, boats, Industrial Design, Art and Design, American Revolution, World War II, Cameras & Photography, fiction, cookbooks, etc.
  • Apple desk top computer
  • CDs
  • Wii games
  • Games
  • Golden retriever child’s rocking toy
  • Upright bass with traveling case
  • Kent guitar with case
  • Vintage cameras by Nikon, Exai, and Yashica
  • Complete Darkroom with Photography developing equipment, books, and supplies
  • Epson printer
  • Palomar 21 CB radio
  • Clairiry Endemble phone
  • Grundig YB 400PE radio
  • Cambridge Soundworks speakers
  • Trek CO-1 Cyclocross XO-1 and Multitrack 7200 bicycles
  • Vintage posters
  • Christmas decorations
  • English Gardens 8’ lighted tree and wreaths
  • Glass doorknobs
  • Kirby vacuum with accessories
  • Tools
  • Rikon drill press
  • Decorative garden items
  • MWH originals patio table with 4 chairs and umbrella
  • 4 aluminum patio chairs with canvas seats
  • Blue garden bench
  • Outdoor rugs
  • Blue patio bench
  • 4 plastic wicker chairs
  • Vintage wicker plant stand
  • 3 large ceramic jardinières
  • Picture Frames
  • Men's clothing and accessories
  • Men's jewelry, lighters, pens, etc
  • Some Women's clothing

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

DO NOT MISS THIS SALE!