Fonberg Estate From Historic Jonesborough
Listing ID#: 882934

Sale Location

Elizabethton, TN 37643
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Sunday Jul 19
Bidding Ends: Wednesday Jul 29
Sale Type
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Company Information
Russ Swanay Real Estate

Contact: David Collins
Phone: 4235435741
Email: davidcrealtor@gmail.com
Website: www.davidcollinsauctions.com

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Listing Terms and Conditions
IF YOU WANT JEWERLY SHIPPED, ALL GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY ARE SUBJECT TO CASH OR BANK WIRE OF FUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Payment Orders or Credit Card Chargebacks. YOU agree that YOU will not, under any circumstances, (i) issue a stop payment order with respect to any checks issued at or in connection with the Auction, or (ii) initiate a credit card chargeback with respect to any purchases at the Auction. YOU further agree that if, in violation of these Terms and Conditions, a stop payment order is issued or a credit card chargeback is initiated, these Bidder Terms and Conditions will be conclusive evidence of YOUR (i) waiver of any rights to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback, and (ii) agreement not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback; and YOU acknowledge and agree that on Auctioneer�s presentation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions to the bank, credit card company, or other financial institution against which a check was drawn or that issued the credit card on which charges were made, such bank, credit card company, or other financial institution will reverse any stop-payment order and/or reverse or deny any credit card chargeback, and will re-credit all amounts to or for the account of Auctioneer. If, in violation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions, YOU issue a stop payment order or initiate a credit card chargeback, YOU will remain liable for all purchases made at the Auction, and YOU will be responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees, incurred by or on behalf of Auctioneer and/or Seller in challenging the stop payment order or credit card chargeback and/or in collecting payment. YOU acknowledge and agree that the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback is a condition to the issuance of a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and is being made as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder Registration, to issue a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and to permit YOU to bid at the Auction. YOU acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is relying on the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback in accepting YOUR Bidder Registration, in issuing a Bidder Number or Bidder Account, and in permitting YOU to bid at the Auction. 35. Claims. After a Lot has been removed from the Auction Site by YOU, or on YOUR behalf, no claims or returns will be allowed and no claim will be allowed for adjustments or rescission of any sales based on the failure of a Lot to correspond with any standard and/or expectation. 36. Buyer Remedies; Bidders/Buyers Not Entitled to Incidental or Consequential Damages. To the extent that YOU may be entitled to damages or remedies, the sole and exclusive remedy available to YOU is a return of the Hammer Price actually paid. Under no circumstances will the Auctioneer or the Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, without being limited to, lost profits or reduced productivity. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU are not entitled to specific performance or other equitable relief. - 7 - 37. Seller Remedies. If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Terms and Conditions or under a sale contract with the Seller of any Lot(s), such property may be resold and YOU will be responsible for any and all damages, including any deficiency or reduction in the Contract Price, along with incidental damages. 38. Indemnification. YOU agree to indemnify and hold Auctioneer and Seller harmless from any current or future claim regarding the Auction or the Property, including, without being limited to, fitness, use, damage, safety, or injuries to persons or property. 39. Private Sale. YOU agree not to enter into, or to agree to enter into, a Private Sale for the purchase of any property included, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction, prior to or during the Auction. If YOU purchase any property included in, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction in a Private Sale prior to, or during, or within ten (10) days after the Auction, Auctioneer will be entitled to receive an amount equal to Auctioneer�s full Commission and Buyer�s Premium, and YOU and Seller will be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of such amount. 40. Waiver. Certain provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions are for the exclusive benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller(s). Such provisions, including, without being limited to, Bidder Registration and qualification requirements, payment terms, removal and delivery terms, and inspection terms, do not create, and will not be deemed to create, any benefits or rights in favor of any other persons, including competing Bidders, and may not be enforced by any other persons. Either globally or on a case by case basis Auctioneer and/or Seller may (but will not be required to) waive any provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions that are intended for the benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller. 41. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. These Bidder Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, including its statutes of limitations, but without regard to its rules governing conflict of laws. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee, which courts will have exclusive jurisdiction, and will be the exclusive venue, for any and all such claims, disputes, and other matters. YOU irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any claim, suit or cause of action relating to the Auction, these Bidder Terms and Conditions, or the transactions contemplated hereby, will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee; (ii) consent to the jurisdiction of such courts for any such claim, suit or cause of action; (iii) waive any objection that such party may have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts; and (iv) waive any objection to the bringing of such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts on the grounds of inconvenient forum. YOU waive the right to a jury trial. 42. Attorneys� Fees. YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Bidder Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer and/or Seller will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees incurred in enforcing their respective rights hereunder. 43. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that you have read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, you understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and you accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.

Listing Information
FONBERG ESTATE AUCTION From Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers | Elizabethton, TN Online Only Auction - Bidding Opens July 19, 2026 Closing Begins - July 29, 2026 @ 6 PM Buyer's Premium: 15% (internet bidding) | Pickup in Jonesborough, TN Nestled in Tennessee's oldest town, the Fonberg Estate has opened its doors for one final sale � and it's a treasure trove more than 400 lots deep. Decades of thoughtful collecting have filled this historic home with fine art, handmade pottery, antique furniture, and one-of-a-kind curiosities. Whether you're a serious collector or just love the thrill of the hunt, there's something here for you. Highlights Include: ?? Transportation & Outdoor A 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid, a Mad River Canoe, an Old Town Kayak, and paddles/oars galore for your next river adventure. ?? A Remarkable Studio Pottery Collection Dozens of signed and marked studio pottery pieces � bowls, pitchers, mugs, vases, and crocks � including works by Marie Devlin, Gail Dunlop, and other noted potters, alongside Southern Potteries and Salmon Falls stoneware. ?? Fine Art & Prints An original c.1923 Maxfield Parrish "Daybreak" print, a Picasso print dated 1958, an Andrew Wyeth "The Quaker" print, the antique "Marriage of Pocahontas" print, multiple Polly Newell watercolors, a Jim Lovell (Apollo 13) signed photo, and a Martina Navratilova framed poster. ?? Antique Furniture An oak secretary desk with mirror insert, a Martha Washington sewing cabinet, a Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, an antique buffet and china cabinet, a Lane cedar chest, an oak carved-headboard bed frame, and a faux-marble antique chessboard table. ??? Fine China & Glassware Antique Limoges bone china, Yale Wedgwood china, Meissen-style Dresden pieces, cut crystal, and Bohemian cobalt glass. ?? Musical Instruments A Suzuki violin with bow, a vintage Frank Holton & Co. trumpet, and a Furst-Pless German brass hunting horn. ?? Cameras, Optics & Electronics Vintage Nikon, Pentax, Kodak, and Zorki (Russian) cameras, an impressive collection of HP graphing calculators (48g, 49g, 50g, and Prime models), Celestron binoculars and telescopes, and more. ?? Global & Folk Art Finds Sweet grass baskets, a Chinese mahjong set, jade and bone oriental figurines, an African hand-carved wall plaque, and folk-art wooden sculptures. ...and so much more � including household furnishings, tools, appliances, lighting, textiles, books, records, and box lots perfect for pickers and resellers. ?? Pickup Location Jonesborough, Tennessee ? Don't Wait! Auction closings get hectic � register early to make sure you're approved and ready to bid before time runs out. Bidding opens July 19, 2026 | Closing begins July 29, 2026 at 6 PM. Pickup is Friday July 31st from 9am to 6 pm. Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers � Elizabethton, TN 37643


2
2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Needs battery. Dssh lights with chargers but did not start. Body is in average condition. Has been sitting for a while and does have interior mold due to being closed up.

3
Teton Explorer Series Mad River Canoe
Two 60" Paddles Shows Wear

4
Loon 160T Old Town Kayak
91" Paddle (2 Pieces) Shows Wear


5
Sailboat For Parts Only W/Trailer
Boat is Probably Only Good For Prop Purposes Trailer Needs Repaired, Tires Are Flat As Well MUST BRING HELP & OTHER WAY OF TOWING


7
Studio Pottery Batter Bowl
9.25" x 5" Tan with Blue and Brown Swirls Makers Mark on Bottom

8
Studio Pottery Pitcher
With Design 9" Tall


10
4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Grey with Blue Design Various Sizes

11
Studio Pottery Vase
8" Tall Fish Design Marked Allan 98


13
Studio Pottery Canister with Cork Lid
Leaf Design Signed on Bottom

14
Studio Pottery Bowl
With Design With Makers Mark 6.5" x 3.75"

15
Studio Pottery Creamer and Small Vase
Pitcher is 3.25" Vase is 2.5" Signed Marie Devlin (Has Small Chip on Bottom)

16
Studio Pottery Bowl
Blue and Brown Multi-Color 7.75" x 2.75"

17
2 Studio Pottery Mugs and 1 Glass
Glass is 4.5" Tall Mugs are 3.5" Tall and 4.5" Tall

18
Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme Color with Blue Design Has Marking on Bottom

19
Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme and Black Design Lid Has Chip

20
Studio Pottery Bowl
Grey and Brown Swirl Pattern Has Makers Mark 4.5" x 8.25"

21
4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Various Colors and Designs 2 Have Chips on Rim

22
Studio Pottery Honey Jar with Lid
Brown in Color 3.75" Tall

23
2 Studio Pottery Vases
Multi-Color Brown One is 4.25" One is 3.75"

24
Brown Stoneware Tea Pot and Bean Pot with Lid
Tea Pot Marked Pristine England Bean Pot is Cracked and Handle has Been Repaired Lid Has Chips Has Marking on Bottom

25
Studio Pottery Navajo Vase
Botton has number 409632 Signed on Bottom 3.25" Tall

26
2 Wilton-Columbia RWP Pewter Handled Cups
One has Chip on Top With Strainer

27
Salmon Falls Stoneware Crock
7" Tall Has Bird Design

28
Studio Pottery Crock with Lid
Duck Pattern 8" Tall Signed Gail Dumlap July 1976 Lid has Small Repair


30
2 Studio Pottery Mugs
Multi-Color One is Signed on Bottom

31
2 Studio Pottery Vases
One has Alford 2002 on Bottom

32
2 Studio Pottery Pitchers
One is 4.5" Tall One is 5" Tall

33
Stoneware Navajo Tribal Vase and Salt and Pepper
Vase is 2.25" Tall Salt and Pepper Dish is 6" Wide

34
Studio Pottery Batter Bowl and Dipper
Bowl is 7.5" x 5" Dipper is 10" Long

35
Ceramic Figurine
Appears to be Old Has Label on Bottom Has Some Damage to Hat

36
Southern Potteries Pitcher
6" Tall Small Chip on Lip



39
Copper Tea Kettle
9" Tall Including Handle

40
Misc Ceramic and Pottery Items
Green Vase has Been Repaired

41
3 Lecreuset Casserole Dishes
Two are 7" x 10" One is 5" x 7"




45


47
Sweet Grass Bowl with Handle and Jar with Lid
Lid to Jar has Damage Bowl is 10.5" x 3" Jar is 7" x 4.

48
1942 World Wall Map
Published by Denoyer/Geppert Co. 65" Wide

49
Oriental Brass Vase and Copper Coffee Dallah
Vase is 10" Tall Dallah is 9" Tall







56
2 Small Glass Bottles
Both are 5.5" Tall


58
Weller Mixing Bowl and 2 Small Bowls
Turquoise Mixing Bowl Blue and Turquoise Bowls Small Blue Bowl has a chip Small Turquoise Bowl has crack


60
Jonesborough National Story Telling Festival Print
"Don't Skip Scratch" Jonesborough Farmers Market 2008 Print




64
Ceramic Vase
6.5" Tall




68
Wooden Arch Sculpture
8.5" x 4.75" x 8"


70
2 Pairs of Binoculars
One Pair is Bushnell 12 x 25 (251' at 1,000 Yards) One Pair is Ronhan 20 x 50

71
Swineford National Bank Advertisement Calendar
September Through December Months Middlesburgh, PA



74
2 Oil Lamps with Globes
One is 12" Including Globe One is 18" Including Globe



77
Coca-Cola Thermometer
Marked Taylor A59 16.5"

78
Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Smaller One Has Arm Broken


80
Collector Church Plates
Saint Marys Johnson City, Tennessee Saint Paul Nantucket

81
2 Wicker Baskets with Lids
Some Damage to Wicker One Has Spray Paint Both are 16" x 12" x 20.5"

82
Wicker Pet Carrier
11" x 15" x 13.5"


84
Bone Oriental Figurine
Has Damage 7" Tall

85

86
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Carrying Case Unkown Condition

87
HP 49g Plus Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition

88


90
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Nylon Carrying Case Unkown Condition

91
Hewlett Packard 48gx Graphing Calculator
Hewlett Packard 6s Scientific Calculator Unkown Condition

92
HP Prime Graphing Calculator
Unkown Condition With Case

93
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition


























119
Buddha Statue & Misc. Item
Buddha Has Some Chips



122
Star Wars Trilogy SE VHS Set
Return of the Jedi The Empire Stikes Back Star Wars






128
Vintage Lego 722 Set
Open Box, May Have Missing Pieces


130
Suzuki Violin in Case
Has Bow 19" Long












142
Vintage Dietz Lantern
13" Tall Shows Rust

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Fonberg Estate From Historic Jonesborough

Russ Swanay Real Estate

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Contact: David Collins
Phone: 4235435741
Sale Location
112 Armed Forces Drive
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Sale Dates and Times
Sale Terms and Conditions
IF YOU WANT JEWERLY SHIPPED, ALL GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY ARE SUBJECT TO CASH OR BANK WIRE OF FUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Payment Orders or Credit Card Chargebacks. YOU agree that YOU will not, under any circumstances, (i) issue a stop payment order with respect to any checks issued at or in connection with the Auction, or (ii) initiate a credit card chargeback with respect to any purchases at the Auction. YOU further agree that if, in violation of these Terms and Conditions, a stop payment order is issued or a credit card chargeback is initiated, these Bidder Terms and Conditions will be conclusive evidence of YOUR (i) waiver of any rights to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback, and (ii) agreement not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback; and YOU acknowledge and agree that on Auctioneer�s presentation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions to the bank, credit card company, or other financial institution against which a check was drawn or that issued the credit card on which charges were made, such bank, credit card company, or other financial institution will reverse any stop-payment order and/or reverse or deny any credit card chargeback, and will re-credit all amounts to or for the account of Auctioneer. If, in violation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions, YOU issue a stop payment order or initiate a credit card chargeback, YOU will remain liable for all purchases made at the Auction, and YOU will be responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees, incurred by or on behalf of Auctioneer and/or Seller in challenging the stop payment order or credit card chargeback and/or in collecting payment. YOU acknowledge and agree that the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback is a condition to the issuance of a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and is being made as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder Registration, to issue a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and to permit YOU to bid at the Auction. YOU acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is relying on the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback in accepting YOUR Bidder Registration, in issuing a Bidder Number or Bidder Account, and in permitting YOU to bid at the Auction. 35. Claims. After a Lot has been removed from the Auction Site by YOU, or on YOUR behalf, no claims or returns will be allowed and no claim will be allowed for adjustments or rescission of any sales based on the failure of a Lot to correspond with any standard and/or expectation. 36. Buyer Remedies; Bidders/Buyers Not Entitled to Incidental or Consequential Damages. To the extent that YOU may be entitled to damages or remedies, the sole and exclusive remedy available to YOU is a return of the Hammer Price actually paid. Under no circumstances will the Auctioneer or the Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, without being limited to, lost profits or reduced productivity. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU are not entitled to specific performance or other equitable relief. - 7 - 37. Seller Remedies. If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Terms and Conditions or under a sale contract with the Seller of any Lot(s), such property may be resold and YOU will be responsible for any and all damages, including any deficiency or reduction in the Contract Price, along with incidental damages. 38. Indemnification. YOU agree to indemnify and hold Auctioneer and Seller harmless from any current or future claim regarding the Auction or the Property, including, without being limited to, fitness, use, damage, safety, or injuries to persons or property. 39. Private Sale. YOU agree not to enter into, or to agree to enter into, a Private Sale for the purchase of any property included, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction, prior to or during the Auction. If YOU purchase any property included in, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction in a Private Sale prior to, or during, or within ten (10) days after the Auction, Auctioneer will be entitled to receive an amount equal to Auctioneer�s full Commission and Buyer�s Premium, and YOU and Seller will be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of such amount. 40. Waiver. Certain provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions are for the exclusive benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller(s). Such provisions, including, without being limited to, Bidder Registration and qualification requirements, payment terms, removal and delivery terms, and inspection terms, do not create, and will not be deemed to create, any benefits or rights in favor of any other persons, including competing Bidders, and may not be enforced by any other persons. Either globally or on a case by case basis Auctioneer and/or Seller may (but will not be required to) waive any provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions that are intended for the benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller. 41. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. These Bidder Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, including its statutes of limitations, but without regard to its rules governing conflict of laws. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee, which courts will have exclusive jurisdiction, and will be the exclusive venue, for any and all such claims, disputes, and other matters. YOU irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any claim, suit or cause of action relating to the Auction, these Bidder Terms and Conditions, or the transactions contemplated hereby, will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee; (ii) consent to the jurisdiction of such courts for any such claim, suit or cause of action; (iii) waive any objection that such party may have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts; and (iv) waive any objection to the bringing of such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts on the grounds of inconvenient forum. YOU waive the right to a jury trial. 42. Attorneys� Fees. YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Bidder Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer and/or Seller will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees incurred in enforcing their respective rights hereunder. 43. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that you have read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, you understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and you accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
Listing Details
FONBERG ESTATE AUCTION From Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers | Elizabethton, TN Online Only Auction - Bidding Opens July 19, 2026 Closing Begins - July 29, 2026 @ 6 PM Buyer's Premium: 15% (internet bidding) | Pickup in Jonesborough, TN Nestled in Tennessee's oldest town, the Fonberg Estate has opened its doors for one final sale � and it's a treasure trove more than 400 lots deep. Decades of thoughtful collecting have filled this historic home with fine art, handmade pottery, antique furniture, and one-of-a-kind curiosities. Whether you're a serious collector or just love the thrill of the hunt, there's something here for you. Highlights Include: ?? Transportation & Outdoor A 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid, a Mad River Canoe, an Old Town Kayak, and paddles/oars galore for your next river adventure. ?? A Remarkable Studio Pottery Collection Dozens of signed and marked studio pottery pieces � bowls, pitchers, mugs, vases, and crocks � including works by Marie Devlin, Gail Dunlop, and other noted potters, alongside Southern Potteries and Salmon Falls stoneware. ?? Fine Art & Prints An original c.1923 Maxfield Parrish "Daybreak" print, a Picasso print dated 1958, an Andrew Wyeth "The Quaker" print, the antique "Marriage of Pocahontas" print, multiple Polly Newell watercolors, a Jim Lovell (Apollo 13) signed photo, and a Martina Navratilova framed poster. ?? Antique Furniture An oak secretary desk with mirror insert, a Martha Washington sewing cabinet, a Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, an antique buffet and china cabinet, a Lane cedar chest, an oak carved-headboard bed frame, and a faux-marble antique chessboard table. ??? Fine China & Glassware Antique Limoges bone china, Yale Wedgwood china, Meissen-style Dresden pieces, cut crystal, and Bohemian cobalt glass. ?? Musical Instruments A Suzuki violin with bow, a vintage Frank Holton & Co. trumpet, and a Furst-Pless German brass hunting horn. ?? Cameras, Optics & Electronics Vintage Nikon, Pentax, Kodak, and Zorki (Russian) cameras, an impressive collection of HP graphing calculators (48g, 49g, 50g, and Prime models), Celestron binoculars and telescopes, and more. ?? Global & Folk Art Finds Sweet grass baskets, a Chinese mahjong set, jade and bone oriental figurines, an African hand-carved wall plaque, and folk-art wooden sculptures. ...and so much more � including household furnishings, tools, appliances, lighting, textiles, books, records, and box lots perfect for pickers and resellers. ?? Pickup Location Jonesborough, Tennessee ? Don't Wait! Auction closings get hectic � register early to make sure you're approved and ready to bid before time runs out. Bidding opens July 19, 2026 | Closing begins July 29, 2026 at 6 PM. Pickup is Friday July 31st from 9am to 6 pm. Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers � Elizabethton, TN 37643


2
2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Needs battery. Dssh lights with chargers but did not start. Body is in average condition. Has been sitting for a while and does have interior mold due to being closed up.

3
Teton Explorer Series Mad River Canoe
Two 60" Paddles Shows Wear

4
Loon 160T Old Town Kayak
91" Paddle (2 Pieces) Shows Wear


5
Sailboat For Parts Only W/Trailer
Boat is Probably Only Good For Prop Purposes Trailer Needs Repaired, Tires Are Flat As Well MUST BRING HELP & OTHER WAY OF TOWING


7
Studio Pottery Batter Bowl
9.25" x 5" Tan with Blue and Brown Swirls Makers Mark on Bottom

8
Studio Pottery Pitcher
With Design 9" Tall


10
4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Grey with Blue Design Various Sizes

11
Studio Pottery Vase
8" Tall Fish Design Marked Allan 98


13
Studio Pottery Canister with Cork Lid
Leaf Design Signed on Bottom

14
Studio Pottery Bowl
With Design With Makers Mark 6.5" x 3.75"

15
Studio Pottery Creamer and Small Vase
Pitcher is 3.25" Vase is 2.5" Signed Marie Devlin (Has Small Chip on Bottom)

16
Studio Pottery Bowl
Blue and Brown Multi-Color 7.75" x 2.75"

17
2 Studio Pottery Mugs and 1 Glass
Glass is 4.5" Tall Mugs are 3.5" Tall and 4.5" Tall

18
Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme Color with Blue Design Has Marking on Bottom

19
Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme and Black Design Lid Has Chip

20
Studio Pottery Bowl
Grey and Brown Swirl Pattern Has Makers Mark 4.5" x 8.25"

21
4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Various Colors and Designs 2 Have Chips on Rim

22
Studio Pottery Honey Jar with Lid
Brown in Color 3.75" Tall

23
2 Studio Pottery Vases
Multi-Color Brown One is 4.25" One is 3.75"

24
Brown Stoneware Tea Pot and Bean Pot with Lid
Tea Pot Marked Pristine England Bean Pot is Cracked and Handle has Been Repaired Lid Has Chips Has Marking on Bottom

25
Studio Pottery Navajo Vase
Botton has number 409632 Signed on Bottom 3.25" Tall

26
2 Wilton-Columbia RWP Pewter Handled Cups
One has Chip on Top With Strainer

27
Salmon Falls Stoneware Crock
7" Tall Has Bird Design

28
Studio Pottery Crock with Lid
Duck Pattern 8" Tall Signed Gail Dumlap July 1976 Lid has Small Repair


30
2 Studio Pottery Mugs
Multi-Color One is Signed on Bottom

31
2 Studio Pottery Vases
One has Alford 2002 on Bottom

32
2 Studio Pottery Pitchers
One is 4.5" Tall One is 5" Tall

33
Stoneware Navajo Tribal Vase and Salt and Pepper
Vase is 2.25" Tall Salt and Pepper Dish is 6" Wide

34
Studio Pottery Batter Bowl and Dipper
Bowl is 7.5" x 5" Dipper is 10" Long

35
Ceramic Figurine
Appears to be Old Has Label on Bottom Has Some Damage to Hat

36
Southern Potteries Pitcher
6" Tall Small Chip on Lip



39
Copper Tea Kettle
9" Tall Including Handle

40
Misc Ceramic and Pottery Items
Green Vase has Been Repaired

41
3 Lecreuset Casserole Dishes
Two are 7" x 10" One is 5" x 7"




45


47
Sweet Grass Bowl with Handle and Jar with Lid
Lid to Jar has Damage Bowl is 10.5" x 3" Jar is 7" x 4.

48
1942 World Wall Map
Published by Denoyer/Geppert Co. 65" Wide

49
Oriental Brass Vase and Copper Coffee Dallah
Vase is 10" Tall Dallah is 9" Tall







56
2 Small Glass Bottles
Both are 5.5" Tall


58
Weller Mixing Bowl and 2 Small Bowls
Turquoise Mixing Bowl Blue and Turquoise Bowls Small Blue Bowl has a chip Small Turquoise Bowl has crack


60
Jonesborough National Story Telling Festival Print
"Don't Skip Scratch" Jonesborough Farmers Market 2008 Print




64
Ceramic Vase
6.5" Tall




68
Wooden Arch Sculpture
8.5" x 4.75" x 8"


70
2 Pairs of Binoculars
One Pair is Bushnell 12 x 25 (251' at 1,000 Yards) One Pair is Ronhan 20 x 50

71
Swineford National Bank Advertisement Calendar
September Through December Months Middlesburgh, PA



74
2 Oil Lamps with Globes
One is 12" Including Globe One is 18" Including Globe



77
Coca-Cola Thermometer
Marked Taylor A59 16.5"

78
Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Smaller One Has Arm Broken


80
Collector Church Plates
Saint Marys Johnson City, Tennessee Saint Paul Nantucket

81
2 Wicker Baskets with Lids
Some Damage to Wicker One Has Spray Paint Both are 16" x 12" x 20.5"

82
Wicker Pet Carrier
11" x 15" x 13.5"


84
Bone Oriental Figurine
Has Damage 7" Tall

85

86
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Carrying Case Unkown Condition

87
HP 49g Plus Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition

88


90
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Nylon Carrying Case Unkown Condition

91
Hewlett Packard 48gx Graphing Calculator
Hewlett Packard 6s Scientific Calculator Unkown Condition

92
HP Prime Graphing Calculator
Unkown Condition With Case

93
HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition


























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Buddha Statue & Misc. Item
Buddha Has Some Chips



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Star Wars Trilogy SE VHS Set
Return of the Jedi The Empire Stikes Back Star Wars






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Vintage Lego 722 Set
Open Box, May Have Missing Pieces


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Suzuki Violin in Case
Has Bow 19" Long












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Vintage Dietz Lantern
13" Tall Shows Rust

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Fonberg Estate From Historic Jonesborough
 Online Only Auction
Sale Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Sunday Jul 19
Bidding Ends: Wednesday Jul 29
Sale Location

Elizabethton, TN 37643
Listing Terms and Conditions
IF YOU WANT JEWERLY SHIPPED, ALL GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY ARE SUBJECT TO CASH OR BANK WIRE OF FUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Payment Orders or Credit Card Chargebacks. YOU agree that YOU will not, under any circumstances, (i) issue a stop payment order with respect to any checks issued at or in connection with the Auction, or (ii) initiate a credit card chargeback with respect to any purchases at the Auction. YOU further agree that if, in violation of these Terms and Conditions, a stop payment order is issued or a credit card chargeback is initiated, these Bidder Terms and Conditions will be conclusive evidence of YOUR (i) waiver of any rights to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback, and (ii) agreement not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback; and YOU acknowledge and agree that on Auctioneer�s presentation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions to the bank, credit card company, or other financial institution against which a check was drawn or that issued the credit card on which charges were made, such bank, credit card company, or other financial institution will reverse any stop-payment order and/or reverse or deny any credit card chargeback, and will re-credit all amounts to or for the account of Auctioneer. If, in violation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions, YOU issue a stop payment order or initiate a credit card chargeback, YOU will remain liable for all purchases made at the Auction, and YOU will be responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees, incurred by or on behalf of Auctioneer and/or Seller in challenging the stop payment order or credit card chargeback and/or in collecting payment. YOU acknowledge and agree that the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback is a condition to the issuance of a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and is being made as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder Registration, to issue a Bidder Number or Bidder Account to YOU, and to permit YOU to bid at the Auction. YOU acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is relying on the covenant not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback in accepting YOUR Bidder Registration, in issuing a Bidder Number or Bidder Account, and in permitting YOU to bid at the Auction. 35. Claims. After a Lot has been removed from the Auction Site by YOU, or on YOUR behalf, no claims or returns will be allowed and no claim will be allowed for adjustments or rescission of any sales based on the failure of a Lot to correspond with any standard and/or expectation. 36. Buyer Remedies; Bidders/Buyers Not Entitled to Incidental or Consequential Damages. To the extent that YOU may be entitled to damages or remedies, the sole and exclusive remedy available to YOU is a return of the Hammer Price actually paid. Under no circumstances will the Auctioneer or the Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, without being limited to, lost profits or reduced productivity. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU are not entitled to specific performance or other equitable relief. - 7 - 37. Seller Remedies. If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Terms and Conditions or under a sale contract with the Seller of any Lot(s), such property may be resold and YOU will be responsible for any and all damages, including any deficiency or reduction in the Contract Price, along with incidental damages. 38. Indemnification. YOU agree to indemnify and hold Auctioneer and Seller harmless from any current or future claim regarding the Auction or the Property, including, without being limited to, fitness, use, damage, safety, or injuries to persons or property. 39. Private Sale. YOU agree not to enter into, or to agree to enter into, a Private Sale for the purchase of any property included, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction, prior to or during the Auction. If YOU purchase any property included in, or scheduled to be included in, the Auction in a Private Sale prior to, or during, or within ten (10) days after the Auction, Auctioneer will be entitled to receive an amount equal to Auctioneer�s full Commission and Buyer�s Premium, and YOU and Seller will be jointly and severally responsible for the payment of such amount. 40. Waiver. Certain provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions are for the exclusive benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller(s). Such provisions, including, without being limited to, Bidder Registration and qualification requirements, payment terms, removal and delivery terms, and inspection terms, do not create, and will not be deemed to create, any benefits or rights in favor of any other persons, including competing Bidders, and may not be enforced by any other persons. Either globally or on a case by case basis Auctioneer and/or Seller may (but will not be required to) waive any provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions that are intended for the benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller. 41. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. These Bidder Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, including its statutes of limitations, but without regard to its rules governing conflict of laws. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee, which courts will have exclusive jurisdiction, and will be the exclusive venue, for any and all such claims, disputes, and other matters. YOU irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any claim, suit or cause of action relating to the Auction, these Bidder Terms and Conditions, or the transactions contemplated hereby, will be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Carter County, Tennessee; (ii) consent to the jurisdiction of such courts for any such claim, suit or cause of action; (iii) waive any objection that such party may have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts; and (iv) waive any objection to the bringing of such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts on the grounds of inconvenient forum. YOU waive the right to a jury trial. 42. Attorneys� Fees. YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Bidder Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer and/or Seller will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including attorneys� fees incurred in enforcing their respective rights hereunder. 43. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that you have read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, you understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and you accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
FONBERG ESTATE AUCTION From Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers | Elizabethton, TN Online Only Auction - Bidding Opens July 19, 2026 Closing Begins - July 29, 2026 @ 6 PM Buyer's Premium: 15% (internet bidding) | Pickup in Jonesborough, TN Nestled in Tennessee's oldest town, the Fonberg Estate has opened its doors for one final sale � and it's a treasure trove more than 400 lots deep. Decades of thoughtful collecting have filled this historic home with fine art, handmade pottery, antique furniture, and one-of-a-kind curiosities. Whether you're a serious collector or just love the thrill of the hunt, there's something here for you. Highlights Include: ?? Transportation & Outdoor A 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid, a Mad River Canoe, an Old Town Kayak, and paddles/oars galore for your next river adventure. ?? A Remarkable Studio Pottery Collection Dozens of signed and marked studio pottery pieces � bowls, pitchers, mugs, vases, and crocks � including works by Marie Devlin, Gail Dunlop, and other noted potters, alongside Southern Potteries and Salmon Falls stoneware. ?? Fine Art & Prints An original c.1923 Maxfield Parrish "Daybreak" print, a Picasso print dated 1958, an Andrew Wyeth "The Quaker" print, the antique "Marriage of Pocahontas" print, multiple Polly Newell watercolors, a Jim Lovell (Apollo 13) signed photo, and a Martina Navratilova framed poster. ?? Antique Furniture An oak secretary desk with mirror insert, a Martha Washington sewing cabinet, a Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, an antique buffet and china cabinet, a Lane cedar chest, an oak carved-headboard bed frame, and a faux-marble antique chessboard table. ??? Fine China & Glassware Antique Limoges bone china, Yale Wedgwood china, Meissen-style Dresden pieces, cut crystal, and Bohemian cobalt glass. ?? Musical Instruments A Suzuki violin with bow, a vintage Frank Holton & Co. trumpet, and a Furst-Pless German brass hunting horn. ?? Cameras, Optics & Electronics Vintage Nikon, Pentax, Kodak, and Zorki (Russian) cameras, an impressive collection of HP graphing calculators (48g, 49g, 50g, and Prime models), Celestron binoculars and telescopes, and more. ?? Global & Folk Art Finds Sweet grass baskets, a Chinese mahjong set, jade and bone oriental figurines, an African hand-carved wall plaque, and folk-art wooden sculptures. ...and so much more � including household furnishings, tools, appliances, lighting, textiles, books, records, and box lots perfect for pickers and resellers. ?? Pickup Location Jonesborough, Tennessee ? Don't Wait! Auction closings get hectic � register early to make sure you're approved and ready to bid before time runs out. Bidding opens July 19, 2026 | Closing begins July 29, 2026 at 6 PM. Pickup is Friday July 31st from 9am to 6 pm. Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers � Elizabethton, TN 37643

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2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Needs battery. Dssh lights with chargers but did not start. Body is in average condition. Has been sitting for a while and does have interior mold due to being closed up.

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Teton Explorer Series Mad River Canoe
Two 60" Paddles Shows Wear

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Loon 160T Old Town Kayak
91" Paddle (2 Pieces) Shows Wear

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Sailboat For Parts Only W/Trailer
Boat is Probably Only Good For Prop Purposes Trailer Needs Repaired, Tires Are Flat As Well MUST BRING HELP & OTHER WAY OF TOWING

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Studio Pottery Batter Bowl
9.25" x 5" Tan with Blue and Brown Swirls Makers Mark on Bottom

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Studio Pottery Pitcher
With Design 9" Tall

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4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Grey with Blue Design Various Sizes

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Studio Pottery Vase
8" Tall Fish Design Marked Allan 98

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Studio Pottery Canister with Cork Lid
Leaf Design Signed on Bottom

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Studio Pottery Bowl
With Design With Makers Mark 6.5" x 3.75"

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Studio Pottery Creamer and Small Vase
Pitcher is 3.25" Vase is 2.5" Signed Marie Devlin (Has Small Chip on Bottom)

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Studio Pottery Bowl
Blue and Brown Multi-Color 7.75" x 2.75"

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2 Studio Pottery Mugs and 1 Glass
Glass is 4.5" Tall Mugs are 3.5" Tall and 4.5" Tall

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Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme Color with Blue Design Has Marking on Bottom

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Studio Pottery Pitcher with Lid
Creme and Black Design Lid Has Chip

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Studio Pottery Bowl
Grey and Brown Swirl Pattern Has Makers Mark 4.5" x 8.25"

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4 Studio Pottery Mugs
Various Colors and Designs 2 Have Chips on Rim

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Studio Pottery Honey Jar with Lid
Brown in Color 3.75" Tall

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2 Studio Pottery Vases
Multi-Color Brown One is 4.25" One is 3.75"

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Brown Stoneware Tea Pot and Bean Pot with Lid
Tea Pot Marked Pristine England Bean Pot is Cracked and Handle has Been Repaired Lid Has Chips Has Marking on Bottom

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Studio Pottery Navajo Vase
Botton has number 409632 Signed on Bottom 3.25" Tall

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2 Wilton-Columbia RWP Pewter Handled Cups
One has Chip on Top With Strainer

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Salmon Falls Stoneware Crock
7" Tall Has Bird Design

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Studio Pottery Crock with Lid
Duck Pattern 8" Tall Signed Gail Dumlap July 1976 Lid has Small Repair

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2 Studio Pottery Mugs
Multi-Color One is Signed on Bottom

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2 Studio Pottery Vases
One has Alford 2002 on Bottom

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2 Studio Pottery Pitchers
One is 4.5" Tall One is 5" Tall

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Stoneware Navajo Tribal Vase and Salt and Pepper
Vase is 2.25" Tall Salt and Pepper Dish is 6" Wide

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Studio Pottery Batter Bowl and Dipper
Bowl is 7.5" x 5" Dipper is 10" Long

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Ceramic Figurine
Appears to be Old Has Label on Bottom Has Some Damage to Hat

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Southern Potteries Pitcher
6" Tall Small Chip on Lip

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Copper Tea Kettle
9" Tall Including Handle

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Misc Ceramic and Pottery Items
Green Vase has Been Repaired

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3 Lecreuset Casserole Dishes
Two are 7" x 10" One is 5" x 7"

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Sweet Grass Bowl with Handle and Jar with Lid
Lid to Jar has Damage Bowl is 10.5" x 3" Jar is 7" x 4.

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1942 World Wall Map
Published by Denoyer/Geppert Co. 65" Wide

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Oriental Brass Vase and Copper Coffee Dallah
Vase is 10" Tall Dallah is 9" Tall

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2 Small Glass Bottles
Both are 5.5" Tall

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Weller Mixing Bowl and 2 Small Bowls
Turquoise Mixing Bowl Blue and Turquoise Bowls Small Blue Bowl has a chip Small Turquoise Bowl has crack

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Jonesborough National Story Telling Festival Print
"Don't Skip Scratch" Jonesborough Farmers Market 2008 Print

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Ceramic Vase
6.5" Tall

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Wooden Arch Sculpture
8.5" x 4.75" x 8"

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2 Pairs of Binoculars
One Pair is Bushnell 12 x 25 (251' at 1,000 Yards) One Pair is Ronhan 20 x 50

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Swineford National Bank Advertisement Calendar
September Through December Months Middlesburgh, PA

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2 Oil Lamps with Globes
One is 12" Including Globe One is 18" Including Globe

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Coca-Cola Thermometer
Marked Taylor A59 16.5"

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Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Smaller One Has Arm Broken

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Collector Church Plates
Saint Marys Johnson City, Tennessee Saint Paul Nantucket

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2 Wicker Baskets with Lids
Some Damage to Wicker One Has Spray Paint Both are 16" x 12" x 20.5"

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Wicker Pet Carrier
11" x 15" x 13.5"

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Bone Oriental Figurine
Has Damage 7" Tall

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HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Carrying Case Unkown Condition

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HP 49g Plus Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition

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HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Nylon Carrying Case Unkown Condition

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Hewlett Packard 48gx Graphing Calculator
Hewlett Packard 6s Scientific Calculator Unkown Condition

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HP Prime Graphing Calculator
Unkown Condition With Case

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HP 50g Graphing Calculator
With Case Unkown Condition

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Buddha Statue & Misc. Item
Buddha Has Some Chips

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Star Wars Trilogy SE VHS Set
Return of the Jedi The Empire Stikes Back Star Wars

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Vintage Lego 722 Set
Open Box, May Have Missing Pieces

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Suzuki Violin in Case
Has Bow 19" Long

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Vintage Dietz Lantern
13" Tall Shows Rust