Massive Birmingham Before Christmas Estate Sale

American Traditional, Antiques, Oil Paintings, Decor

December 18-21, 2025 | Birmingham, MI 48009

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily

Aaron's Estate Sales Presents: A Massive Birmingham Before Christmas Estate Sale

Step into this beautifully appointed Birmingham home filled with American traditional furnishings, original oil paintings, antique clocks, fine porcelain, and an exceptional collection of designer accessories and handbags.

This four-day sale features the complete contents of a well-curated home where quality was clearly the priority. Art collectors will appreciate the collection of 18th and 19th-century oil paintings including signed British maritime scenes by E. Fletcher and William Adolphus Knell, sporting art depicting hunting and hare coursing scenes, and pastoral landscapes. A collection of antique botanical engravings and hand-colored maps dating to the 1700s rounds out the fine art offerings.

Furniture highlights include pieces from Baker, Henredon, Drexel Heritage, Century, and Maitland Smith. Notable items include an American Federal mahogany chest of drawers circa 1800, an antique American tall case clock by S. Hadley of Plymouth, 19th-century English Regency mahogany leather library steps, an antique French Louis XV cartel clock, a late 18th-century Cornish pine long case clock, and a Victorian mahogany whatnot.

The porcelain collection is outstanding—featuring a substantial Herend collection including Queen Victoria pieces, Rothschild Bird pattern items, and decorative figurines. Chinese export porcelain includes Rose Medallion, Famille Rose, blue and white ginger jars, and antique sweetmeat dishes. Chambon Limoges formal dinnerware, Royal Worcester Fairfield, and Johnson Brothers Blue Willow complete the entertaining essentials.

Luxury accessory enthusiasts will find an impressive selection of Chanel handbags including a Bronze Caviar Leather Timeless Shopper (new with tags and box), a CC Camilla Shoulder Bag (new with tags and box), and an East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag. Louis Vuitton offerings include the Alma PM, Babylone Tote, and Blois Crossbody. Additional designer pieces from Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Hermes, and Ferragamo. Tiffany & Co. sterling silver accessories and a BVLGARI B.Zero1 watch add to the luxury offerings.

Book collectors will appreciate complete sets including 45 volumes of Sir Walter Scott's Waverly Novels (1894), 42 volumes of Harvard Classics (1937), Dickens collections, and leather-bound John Lord Beacon Lights of History.

Hand-knotted Persian Heriz rugs, brass fireplace accessories, decorative lamps, and quality accessories throughout. This is a substantial sale with something for traditional home enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who appreciates quality.

FINE ART & ANTIQUE MAPS

Oil Paintings:

• E. Fletcher (British, 1857–1945) Marine Harbor Scene with Sailing Vessel – Oil on canvas, signed, gilt frame
• Edward (Edwin) Henry Eugene Fletcher (British, 1857–1945) Marine/Harbor Scene – Oil on Canvas, attributed
• William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802–1875) Marine Scene with Sailing Vessels – Oil on panel, signed lower left
• William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802–1875) Marine Scene with Sailing Vessels – Oil on panel, signed lower left (second work)
• Antique Maritime Scene – Oil on canvas, signed C.E.
• Antique Maritime Scene – Oil on canvas, unsigned
• Edward Morris – Dogs in a Mountain Landscape, Oil on canvas, 19th century
• Antique 19th-Century Sporting Oil Painting, signed
• Antique oil on board c.1850 English school, S. Spode – Hare Coursing Scene
• Antique oil painting on canvas – Dog and Landscape c.1880
• Antique oil painting on panel – Pastoral Landscape c.1880
• Antique European school oil painting – Rural Cottage Scene c.1870-1900
• G. Norman – Oil on Canvas
• Oil on panel English school late 19th century – R. Jennings
• 1908 signed pastoral landscape with sheep – M.M. Travis
• 1908 signed watercolor pastoral landscape
• Early 20th century American oil landscape – signed May Banta
• Early 20th century coastal watercolor – signed AR 1905
• Early 20th century signed pastel landscape on paper – W.T. Wood
• Anonymous 19th century gentleman's portrait

Antique Engravings & Prints:

• Set of 6 Early 19th Century British Hunting Engravings – Orme & Bond, 1812
• Set of Four Antique Shakespeare Engravings c.1800
• Set of four antique hand-colored Kentucky state engravings c.1719
• Pair of 19th century botanical engravings by Benjamin Maund
• 18th century hand-colored botanical engraving
• 18th century hand-colored botanical engraving c.1775
• Early 18th century hand-colored botanical engraving
• Antique 19th century botanical chromolithograph
• Victorian photogravure by T.R. Annan

Antique Maps:

• 1757 French Engraved Map of the British Isles – Bellin
• 1818 Antique Map of Northern United States – Bowen and Bradley
• Antique hand-colored map of France, 1825
• Antique hand-colored world map engraving dated 1817

Tapestry:

• Large Verdure style tapestry

FURNITURE

Baker Furniture:

• Baker American Traditional Upholstered Sofa
• Baker English Country Chintz Floral Sofa
• Baker Mahogany Chester Drawers – Stately Homes of England Collection
• Baker Milling Road Mahogany Tiered End Table
• Baker English Country Roll Armchair

Heritage Furniture:

• Heritage Furniture Federal Style Oval Pedestal Dining Table
• Heritage Traditional Desk
• Heritage Traditional Desk with Chair

Drexel Heritage:

• Drexel Heritage Sideboard
• Drexel Heritage Sketchbook Credenza

Henredon:

• Henredon Furniture Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Century Furniture:

• Century Furniture Set of Six Dining Chairs

Maitland Smith:

• 1990s Maitland Smith Adams Style Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Mirror
• Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise and Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack

Ethan Allen:

• Pair of Ethan Allen Martha Washington Style Chairs
• Pair of Ethan Allen Scroll Arm Chairs
• 1980s Large Ethan Allen Cherry Burl Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Antique Furniture:

• American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1800
• Antique Georgian Tilt Top Tripod Table
• English George III Style Tilt Top Tripod Table
• 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Library Steps
• Antique English Campaign Writing Desk on Stand
• Antique Marble-Top Bookcase c.1900
• Victorian Mahogany Whatnot
• Victorian Papier-Mâché Tray Table
• Chippendale Mahogany Three-Seat Bench
• Chippendale Style Butler Folding Table

Additional Quality Furniture:

• White Furniture Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
• Black Lacquer Chinoiserie What-Not Bookcase
• Burlwood Bookcase
• Council Table
• La-Z-Boy Leather Recliner
• Crate & Barrel Blue Striped Sofa
• Crate & Barrel Blue Striped Chair and Ottoman
• Hickory Chair Traditional Wing Chair
• Traditional Style Channel Back Wing Chair

Decorative Tables & Seating:

• Decorative Draped Tables (set of 4)
• Upholstered French Style Bench
• Antique Needlepoint Stool
• Antique Sewing Stool
• Victorian Beaded Footstool (2 available)
• Decorative Footstool
• Storage Ottoman
• Tufted Ottoman

CLOCKS

Tall Case & Long Case Clocks:

• Antique American Tall Case Clock – S. Hadley, Plymouth
• Late 18th Century Cornish Pine Long Case Clock
• Colonial Grandfather Clock

Cartel & Wall Clocks:

• Antique French Louis XV Cartel Clock
• 1980s Large Ethan Allen Cherry Burl Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
• Vintage Swift Handpainted Wall Clock from Le Castle

Mantle & Shelf Clocks:

• French Rococo Revival Mantle Clock
• Seth Thomas Antique Shelf Clock c.1840
• Circle 1900 Waterbury Clock
• Howard Miller Westminster Brass Clock
• Seiko Quartz Mantle Clock
• Vintage Wuersch Westminster Clock
• Armorial Desk Clock

PORCELAIN & CHINA

Herend (Hungary):

• Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Cachepot (2 available)
• Herend Rothschild Bird Creamer
• Herend Rothschild Bird Deep Leaf Dish
• Herend Rothschild Bird Floral Lidded Leaf Box
• Herend Lemon Box
• Herend Potpourri Box – Large
• Herend Potpourri Box – Small
• Herend Rooster
• Herend Swan
• Herend Rabbit
• Herend Baby Boot
• Herend Small Dish

Chinese Export & Asian Porcelain:

• Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Sweetmeat Dish (2 available)
• Antique Chinese Porcelain Figure Seal Box
• Chinese Rose Medallion Ginger Jar Lamp
• Chinese Famille Rose Style Covered Pedestal Bowl
• Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Porcelain Tea Caddy with Calligraphy
• Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Teapot
• Chinese Export Qian Jiang Cai Teapot
• Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot
• Chinese Export Blue and White Platter (2 available)
• Handpainted Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl
• Chinese Rose Porcelain Lidded Bucket
• Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
• Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jars (2 pairs available)
• Large Chinese Blue & White Lidded Jars on Stands
• Pair of Blue and White Pilgrim Vases
• Pair of Blue and White Plant Stands
• Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Vases (2 pairs available)
• Chinese Blue and White Garden Stool

English & European Porcelain:

• Chambon Limoges Large Formal Dinner Service
• Royal Worcester England Fairfield Dinner and Tea Set
• Johnson Brothers Blue Willow Dinnerware Set
• Rosenthal Classic Germany Porcelain Set
• Booths English Earthenware Platter
• English Transfer Ware Platter
• Antique English Transfer Ware Plate
• Antique English Transfer Ware
• Masons Vista England Ironstone Tureen
• Duchesse Blue Chintz Porcelain Teapot
• Woods Ware Westover Teapot
• Spode Blue Room Collection Plate Set

Staffordshire:

• Antique English Staffordshire Harvest Couple
• Antique English Staffordshire Lovers Bower
• Antique English Staffordshire Vase
• Staffordshire Vase
• English Staffordshire Musician
• English Staffordshire Table Lamp
• Victorian Staffordshire Double-Sided Figurine
• Pair of Staffordshire Dogs
• Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Home and Harvest

Decorative Porcelain:

• Pair of Bohemian Glass Neoclassical Enamel Vases
• German Porcelain Spill Vase with Gilt Brass Mounts – Aspens Baden
• Pair of French Neoclassical Style Porcelain Urn Table Lamps
• Italian Majolica Fruit Plates – Set of Eight
• Set of Four Large Cabbage Plates
• Set of Four Small Cabbage Plates
• Set of Four Yellow Cabbage Plates
• Kilkenny Crystal Lidded Compote
• Theresienthal Meistergläser Lead Crystal Set

Lalique:

• Lalique Deux Fleurs Perfume Bottle
• Lalique Perles Perfume Bottle
• Lalique Crystal Tumbler

DESIGNER HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES

Chanel Handbags:

• Chanel Bronze Washed Caviar Leather Timeless Shopper Tote – NEW WITH TAGS AND BOX
• Chanel CC Camilla Shoulder Bag – NEW WITH TAGS AND BOX
• Chanel East West Chocolate Bar Flap Bag
• Vintage 2001 Chanel Black Quilted Tote with Wood Handle & Box

Chanel Jewelry & Accessories:

• Chanel CC Brooch with Pearls
• Chanel CC Rhinestone Brooch
• Black Chanel Flower Brooch
• Pink Chanel Flower Brooch
• White Chanel Flower Brooch
• Rabbit Fur Chanel Flower Brooch
• Chanel CC Crystal Stud Earrings
• Chanel Cuff Bracelet
• Chanel Silver and Black CC Small Chain Belt
• Chanel Silk Scarf

Chanel Sunglasses:

• Chanel CC Logo Tortoise Sunglasses
• Chanel Square Sunglasses
• Chanel Round Sunglasses
• Chanel Rimless Sunglasses
• Chanel Sunglasses
• Yellow Chanel Sunglasses with Swarovski Crystals

Louis Vuitton:

• Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Bag
• Louis Vuitton Babylone Tote
• Louis Vuitton Blois Crossbody

Gucci:

• Brand New Gucci GG Monogram Canvas Tote
• Gucci SoHo Medium Shoulder Bag
• Gucci Canvas Hobo Bag
• Vintage Gucci Crossbody
• Vintage Gucci Micro GG Canvas Tote

Prada:

• Prada Tessuto Nylon & Leather Shoulder Bag
• Prada Canvas Tote with Leather Handles

Burberry:

• Burberry Check Canvas Shoulder Bag
• Burberry Pink Nova Check Shoulder Bag
• Burberry Nova Check Umbrella
• Burberry Nova Check Sunglasses
• Burberry Earmuffs
• Classic Burberry Scarf
• Gray Burberry Scarf
• Pink Burberry Scarf

Other Designer:

• Hermes Knotting Cards
• Christian Dior Cashmere Scarf
• Ferragamo Scarf

FINE JEWELRY, WATCHES & ACCESSORIES

Tiffany & Co.:

• Tiffany & Co. Gold Bamboo Ladybug Mirror
• Tiffany 1837 Padlock Sterling Silver
• Tiffany Sterling Silver Hexagonal Pill Bottle
• Tiffany Sterling Silver Bamboo Magnifying Glass

Watches:

• BVLGARI B.Zero1 Women's Watch
• Fendi Women's Watch

Other Luxury Items:

• 1970s Mont Blanc Gold Plated Pen
• Christian Dior French Revolution Anniversary Box
• Italian 925 Sterling Silver Bas Relief Plaque Art – Set of 3

Collectibles:

• 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Button

RUGS & CARPETS

Persian Rugs:

• Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Rug – Iran (8'1" × 10'8")
• Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Rug (11' × 14')
• Vintage Persian Heriz Hand-Knotted Rug
• Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Tribal Rug
• Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Tribal Rug

European Style:

• Wool Flat Weave Rug – European Floral Aubusson Style Carpet

LAMPS & LIGHTING

Asian Lamps:

• Chinese Rose Medallion Ginger Jar Lamp
• Chinese Rose Quartz Guanyin Table Lamp
• Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dog Table Lamp
• Carved Rose Quartz Chinese Figure Table Lamp
• Carved Amethyst Chinese Figure Table Lamp
• Chinese Alabaster Carved Figure Boat Lamp
• Chinese Red Crackle Glaze Porcelain Table Lamp
• Chinese Crackle Blaze Turquoise Table Lamp
• Vintage Porcelain Guanyin Table Lamp
• Antique Chinese Wedding Food Basket Lamp
• Pair of Vintage Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Decorative Lamps:

• Antique Celadon Lamp
• Delft Barley Jar Lamp
• Delft Tea Jar Lamp
• Carved Alabaster Table Lamp with Parrot Handles
• Copper Samovar Urn Lamp
• English Staffordshire Table Lamp
• Pair of French Neoclassical Style Porcelain Urn Table Lamps
• Pair of Stiffel Brass Lamps
• Pair of Brass Candlestick Lamps
• Pair of Candlestick Lamps
• Pair of Ceramic Pot Lamps
• Brass Floor Lamp (4 available)

FIREPLACE & HEARTH

• Brass Fireside Club Fender
• Brass Fireplace Screen
• Brass Fireplace Tools (2 sets available)
• Pair of Bombay Company Large Blue and White Floor Vases
• Bombay Company Pair of Fireplace Ginger Jar Urns

DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

Boxes & Caddies:

• Antique English Tea Caddy
• Victorian Papier-Mâché Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
• Victorian Papier-Mâché Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
• Victorian Inlaid Walnut Jewelry Box with Tufted Velvet Interior
• Antique Inlaid Box

Decorative Objects:

• Antique Italian Alabaster Bust of a Woman
• Georgian-Style Mahogany Wall Mirror
• Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonized Black Three-Tier Pie Stand
• Antique Tole Handpainted Tray (2 available)
• Pair of Vintage Brecciated Marble Decorative Urns
• Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks
• Set of Three Brass Candlesticks (2 sets available)
• Italian Leather Trash Bin
• Vintage Ceramic Parrot

Entertaining & Tableware:

• Oneida Flatware Set with Box
• WMF Chromeargan Flatware Set
• Silver Plated Fruit Fork and Knife Set
• Jefferson Glass Swirling Maze Opalescent Bowl

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Sir Walter Scott Collections:

• 1894 Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott – 45 Volumes
• Set of 10 Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott
• Waverly Novels Set of 27
• Waverly Novels Set of 9
• Mixed Novels or Poems by Sir Walter Scott

Reference & Encyclopedia Sets:

• Harvard Classics 1937 – Set of 42 Volumes
• Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia 1910 – Set of 26
• Nations of the World – Collier
• History of Our Country – Volumes 1-8
• John Lord Beacon Lights of History – Multi-Volume Leather Bound Set
• John Lord Beacon of Light History
• Set of Nine "The Best of the World's Classics"
• Seeing Europe with Famous Authors – Set of 10

Charles Dickens:

• Charles Dickens Works – Set of 5
• Charles Dickens – Set of 3
• 1887 Dickens Little Folks – Set of 6

Classic Literature:

• Jane Austen – Set of 4
• Jane Austen Steventon Edition – 5 Volumes
• Alexander Dumas The Romances Book Set
• Novels of Balzac – Set of 10
• Thackeray's Complete Works – 21 Volumes
• Works of Louisa May Alcott – Set of 5
• Stanley J. Wayman Complete Novels
• Ancient Classics for English Readers

Specialty & Art Books:

• The Besler Florilegium
• The Handy Volume of Shakespeare
• Little Books on Art – Set of 3
• Lock and Key Library – Set of 5

E.P. Roe Collections:

• The Works of E.P. Roe – Set of 8 (2 sets available)
• E.P. Roe – Set of 3

Other Notable Sets:

• 1818 New English Drama – Set of 6 Books
• L. Muhlbach Set of 17 (1905)
• Parkman's Works – Set of 5

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