Estate Of Lynn Brown
Listing ID#: 897379

Sale Location
112 Armed Forces Drive
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Sale Dates and Times
Bidding Starts: Sunday Sep 13
Bidding Ends: Tuesday Sep 22
Sale Type
 Online Auction  VIEW ONLINE CATALOG
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. VEHICLE PURCHASE ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR IN CASH, CASHIERS CHECK OR BANK WIRE. 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
ESTATE AUCTION: The Estate of the Late Judge Lynn Brown Online Only Auction | Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers Auction Dates: September 13 � September 22, 2026 Bidding opens Sunday, September 13th at 8:00 AM and begins closing Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM. Pick Up: Thursday, September 24. Elizabethton Location. Address will be disclosed with invoice. A Remarkable Collection of Local History, Militaria & Fine Antiques Collins & Company is honored to present the estate of the late Judge Lynn Brown � a lifelong collector whose home tells the story of East Tennessee itself. This sale features an extraordinary depth of Elizabethton and Carter County memorabilia, rare books, military artifacts, and quality antique furnishings, much of it passed down through generations of local families. Highlights Include: Local & Tennessee History Rare Elizabethton and Carter County directories, ledgers, and photographs 1916 Carter County Highway Department Ledger & Laurel Fork Railway Ledger (handwritten, 1914�1919) Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis, believed to be from the original 1867 printing Elizabethton High School annuals (1949, 1967�69) 1930 & 1931 Elizabethton City Directories 1780 "Gathering of the Overmountain Men" recreated print A 1930's black lace veil reportedly worn when President Hoover visited Elizabethton Extensive Rare Book Collection Full sets of Abraham Lincoln (Carl Sandburg, 1936�39), Robert E. Lee (Douglas Southall Freeman), and Winston Churchill 24 Encyclopedia Britannica volumes (1951�1959) 59 U.S. Supreme Court law books Leather-bound Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volumes 1�11 Early George Orwell (Animal Farm, 1946) and Ambrose Bierce first-run editions Vintage Fortune Magazines from the 1930s�40s, original estate boxes Military Collection WWI M1917 helmet, US bayonet with scabbard, and 75mm shrapnel shell casing WWII German side caps and M40 combat helmet WWII US Army officer's jacket, overcoat, garrison caps, and visor cap Gas mask, cartridge belt, musette bag, and training documents Antiques & Furniture Early 18th-century Carter County 4-drawer chest, descended from the Brown family of Hampton, TN Antique oak desk with key, cedar chest (Standard Red Cedar Chest Co., c. 1912�1922) Mid-Century Modern Arkana armchair Antique sewing table, buffet, and bookshelves Collectibles & Curiosities Lionel O-gauge train sets, transformer, and track displays Vintage license tags dating to the 1950s�70s Stoneware, pottery, and 40-piece Lenox "Memoir" china set Judge W.R. Allen commemorative pitcher (1943) and presentation gavels Vintage cameras, binoculars, and a Micronta metal detector Tools, Outdoor & Household Full workshop of hand tools, saws, and a Poulan gas chainsaw Frigidaire washer & LG dryer (both power on) Outdoor furniture, grills, and two large local millstones (help required to load!) Vintage bicycles, sleds, and much more Don't Miss This One Estates like this � deep in local history, military heritage, and multi-generational craftsmanship � rarely come to market. Whether you're a collector of Tennessee history, militaria, antique furniture, or rare books, there's something here for you. Register early. Bid often. Closing is quick! TERMS: 15% Buyers Premium applies. Additional terms and conditions made available at the bidding portal.


2
Mercedes-300SL Model Car
Not Sure About All The Parts











13
George Bryan, The World's Best Composers Book
Copyright 1899 Binding is Loose

14
George Orwell, Animal Farm Book
Copyright 1946 Printed By Kingsport Press

15
10 Book Set of The World's Famous Orations
William Jennings Bryan Copyright 1906

16
Kristin Labransdatter 3 Volume Set
The Bridal Wreath The Mistress Husaby The Cross January 1946


18
2 Antiique Peter Pan Books
Pan & His Pipes Copyright 1916 Peter Pan Copyright 1916

19
The Devil's Dictionary By Ambrose Bierce
Copyright 1972 Original Paper Binding & Book Case


21
4 Fortune Magazines 1935,1939 & 1941
July 1935 June 1939 April 1935 October 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

22
3 Fortune Magazines 1934, 1939 & 1941
November 1934 February 1939 August 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

23
3 Fortune Magazines, 1933,34 & 35
December 1933 December 1934 January 1935 2 Missing Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

24
3 Fortune Magazines 1934,1935 & 1939
September 1934 August 1935 May 1939 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

25
3 Fortune Magazines 1935, 1939 & 1941
September 1935 November 1939 November 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

26
4 Volume Set of William Shakespear Books
Copyright 1944 Tragedies & Comedies


28
Original Vinyl Recordings of W.R. Allen
Lynn Brown & Others that are Unknown Some Dated 1940's



31
Local East Tennessee Books
Carter's Raid, The Bridge Burners, Washington County Historical Assoc. Speaches 1987-88, Johnson City Historical Series

32
2 Early History Of Carter County Books
By: Frank Merritt 1760-1861 1796-1996



35

36
Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis
The Great Union Guide of East Tn. Page 1 Reads Harper & Bros. Publishers, New York 1867 Believed to be from the Original Printer But Not Guaranteed

36
Gathering of the Overmountain Men Picture
Gathering of the Overmoutain Men at Sycamore Shoals 1780 Recreated Print 27"X21" ...

37
John H. Cates WWI Infantry Book
Company E, 117th Infantry 30th Division in World War I

38
Family of John Patton Book
Geneology Of Mary Patton


39
Laurel Fork Railway Ledger
Handwritten in The Middle of the Ledger, Approx. 10 Pages 1914-1919



42
Thirteemth Census of the US Taken in 1910
Copyright 1913, With Supplement for Tennessee








50


51
First Baptist Church Elizabethton, Tn. May 1922
Baraca Bible Class May, 7th 1922 J.C. Nave Preacher & J.B. Nave, President Photo in Old Frame, Not Sure of Age of other Photo 15"X16" Frame




54
School History of Tn. Book
By: S.Scates Copyright 1925


56
Times Encyclopedia & Gazetter
Copyright Date 1929 Leather Bound 8 Copies














70
4 Vol. Set of Robert E. Lee Books
By: Douglas Southall Freeman Copyright 1934 & 1936


72
6 Volume Set of Abraham Lincoln Books
By: Carl Sandberg Copyright 1936,37 & 39




76
Volume 1-11 Message & Papers of the Presidents
Leather Bound Published by the Bureau of National Literature Copyright 1911-1913








85
2 Vintage Alice in Wonderland Books
Printed By: Commercial Book Binding Co. Printed By: Goldsmith Publishing Co.




89
6 Liberty Standing Half Dollars
1941,1941-D, 1942, 1944, 1944-D, 1945-D

90
2 Model Ships
Largest is 19" Tall & 21" Long Clipper Sigloxix


92
Matchbooks
Some Are Local

93
Lance Store Jar
Has Chip on Rim 8.5" Tall

94
3 Gavels
1 Presented to Judge Lynn Brown 1 Presented to Judge Lewis May

95
Judge W.R. Allen Commemerative Pitcher
Presented to Judge W.R. Allen July 4th, 1943 by the Carter County Bar Assoc. Tennessee Pitcher Made By W.M. Rogers 8.5" Tall





99
Abstract Painting 45/50
Pencil Signed, Can't Make Out Signature 21.5"X17"

100
Royal Crystal Vase Presented to Judge Lynn Brown
Presented To Judge Lynn Brown by the Johnson City Orchestra

101
Quartz Stones & Misc.
2 Largest Measure 7"







108
2 Acoma Southwest Pottery Bowls
1 is 3" Tall Other is 2.75" Tall






114
Clay Pottery Jar
Semi Flared Rim, Wide Bodied & Heavy Made 8" X 3"


116
CD's & Cassettes
Various Artists

117
Nutri-Bullet
Appears New

118
2 Wall Mirrors
1 is in Wood Frame 38"X25" 1 is 18"X24"

119
Antique Sewing Table
Manufactured By Acme Chair Co. 18" X 20.5"

120
Milk Stool
Painted White





125
Princess Topaz Sherberts & Cups
10 Sherberts & 2 Cups














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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. VEHICLE PURCHASE ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR IN CASH, CASHIERS CHECK OR BANK WIRE. 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
ESTATE AUCTION: The Estate of the Late Judge Lynn Brown Online Only Auction | Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers Auction Dates: September 13 � September 22, 2026 Bidding opens Sunday, September 13th at 8:00 AM and begins closing Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM. Pick Up: Thursday, September 24. Elizabethton Location. Address will be disclosed with invoice. A Remarkable Collection of Local History, Militaria & Fine Antiques Collins & Company is honored to present the estate of the late Judge Lynn Brown � a lifelong collector whose home tells the story of East Tennessee itself. This sale features an extraordinary depth of Elizabethton and Carter County memorabilia, rare books, military artifacts, and quality antique furnishings, much of it passed down through generations of local families. Highlights Include: Local & Tennessee History Rare Elizabethton and Carter County directories, ledgers, and photographs 1916 Carter County Highway Department Ledger & Laurel Fork Railway Ledger (handwritten, 1914�1919) Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis, believed to be from the original 1867 printing Elizabethton High School annuals (1949, 1967�69) 1930 & 1931 Elizabethton City Directories 1780 "Gathering of the Overmountain Men" recreated print A 1930's black lace veil reportedly worn when President Hoover visited Elizabethton Extensive Rare Book Collection Full sets of Abraham Lincoln (Carl Sandburg, 1936�39), Robert E. Lee (Douglas Southall Freeman), and Winston Churchill 24 Encyclopedia Britannica volumes (1951�1959) 59 U.S. Supreme Court law books Leather-bound Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volumes 1�11 Early George Orwell (Animal Farm, 1946) and Ambrose Bierce first-run editions Vintage Fortune Magazines from the 1930s�40s, original estate boxes Military Collection WWI M1917 helmet, US bayonet with scabbard, and 75mm shrapnel shell casing WWII German side caps and M40 combat helmet WWII US Army officer's jacket, overcoat, garrison caps, and visor cap Gas mask, cartridge belt, musette bag, and training documents Antiques & Furniture Early 18th-century Carter County 4-drawer chest, descended from the Brown family of Hampton, TN Antique oak desk with key, cedar chest (Standard Red Cedar Chest Co., c. 1912�1922) Mid-Century Modern Arkana armchair Antique sewing table, buffet, and bookshelves Collectibles & Curiosities Lionel O-gauge train sets, transformer, and track displays Vintage license tags dating to the 1950s�70s Stoneware, pottery, and 40-piece Lenox "Memoir" china set Judge W.R. Allen commemorative pitcher (1943) and presentation gavels Vintage cameras, binoculars, and a Micronta metal detector Tools, Outdoor & Household Full workshop of hand tools, saws, and a Poulan gas chainsaw Frigidaire washer & LG dryer (both power on) Outdoor furniture, grills, and two large local millstones (help required to load!) Vintage bicycles, sleds, and much more Don't Miss This One Estates like this � deep in local history, military heritage, and multi-generational craftsmanship � rarely come to market. Whether you're a collector of Tennessee history, militaria, antique furniture, or rare books, there's something here for you. Register early. Bid often. Closing is quick! TERMS: 15% Buyers Premium applies. Additional terms and conditions made available at the bidding portal.


2
Mercedes-300SL Model Car
Not Sure About All The Parts











13
George Bryan, The World's Best Composers Book
Copyright 1899 Binding is Loose

14
George Orwell, Animal Farm Book
Copyright 1946 Printed By Kingsport Press

15
10 Book Set of The World's Famous Orations
William Jennings Bryan Copyright 1906

16
Kristin Labransdatter 3 Volume Set
The Bridal Wreath The Mistress Husaby The Cross January 1946


18
2 Antiique Peter Pan Books
Pan & His Pipes Copyright 1916 Peter Pan Copyright 1916

19
The Devil's Dictionary By Ambrose Bierce
Copyright 1972 Original Paper Binding & Book Case


21
4 Fortune Magazines 1935,1939 & 1941
July 1935 June 1939 April 1935 October 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

22
3 Fortune Magazines 1934, 1939 & 1941
November 1934 February 1939 August 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

23
3 Fortune Magazines, 1933,34 & 35
December 1933 December 1934 January 1935 2 Missing Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

24
3 Fortune Magazines 1934,1935 & 1939
September 1934 August 1935 May 1939 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

25
3 Fortune Magazines 1935, 1939 & 1941
September 1935 November 1939 November 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

26
4 Volume Set of William Shakespear Books
Copyright 1944 Tragedies & Comedies


28
Original Vinyl Recordings of W.R. Allen
Lynn Brown & Others that are Unknown Some Dated 1940's



31
Local East Tennessee Books
Carter's Raid, The Bridge Burners, Washington County Historical Assoc. Speaches 1987-88, Johnson City Historical Series

32
2 Early History Of Carter County Books
By: Frank Merritt 1760-1861 1796-1996



35

36
Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis
The Great Union Guide of East Tn. Page 1 Reads Harper & Bros. Publishers, New York 1867 Believed to be from the Original Printer But Not Guaranteed

36
Gathering of the Overmountain Men Picture
Gathering of the Overmoutain Men at Sycamore Shoals 1780 Recreated Print 27"X21" ...

37
John H. Cates WWI Infantry Book
Company E, 117th Infantry 30th Division in World War I

38
Family of John Patton Book
Geneology Of Mary Patton


39
Laurel Fork Railway Ledger
Handwritten in The Middle of the Ledger, Approx. 10 Pages 1914-1919



42
Thirteemth Census of the US Taken in 1910
Copyright 1913, With Supplement for Tennessee








50


51
First Baptist Church Elizabethton, Tn. May 1922
Baraca Bible Class May, 7th 1922 J.C. Nave Preacher & J.B. Nave, President Photo in Old Frame, Not Sure of Age of other Photo 15"X16" Frame




54
School History of Tn. Book
By: S.Scates Copyright 1925


56
Times Encyclopedia & Gazetter
Copyright Date 1929 Leather Bound 8 Copies














70
4 Vol. Set of Robert E. Lee Books
By: Douglas Southall Freeman Copyright 1934 & 1936


72
6 Volume Set of Abraham Lincoln Books
By: Carl Sandberg Copyright 1936,37 & 39




76
Volume 1-11 Message & Papers of the Presidents
Leather Bound Published by the Bureau of National Literature Copyright 1911-1913








85
2 Vintage Alice in Wonderland Books
Printed By: Commercial Book Binding Co. Printed By: Goldsmith Publishing Co.




89
6 Liberty Standing Half Dollars
1941,1941-D, 1942, 1944, 1944-D, 1945-D

90
2 Model Ships
Largest is 19" Tall & 21" Long Clipper Sigloxix


92
Matchbooks
Some Are Local

93
Lance Store Jar
Has Chip on Rim 8.5" Tall

94
3 Gavels
1 Presented to Judge Lynn Brown 1 Presented to Judge Lewis May

95
Judge W.R. Allen Commemerative Pitcher
Presented to Judge W.R. Allen July 4th, 1943 by the Carter County Bar Assoc. Tennessee Pitcher Made By W.M. Rogers 8.5" Tall





99
Abstract Painting 45/50
Pencil Signed, Can't Make Out Signature 21.5"X17"

100
Royal Crystal Vase Presented to Judge Lynn Brown
Presented To Judge Lynn Brown by the Johnson City Orchestra

101
Quartz Stones & Misc.
2 Largest Measure 7"







108
2 Acoma Southwest Pottery Bowls
1 is 3" Tall Other is 2.75" Tall






114
Clay Pottery Jar
Semi Flared Rim, Wide Bodied & Heavy Made 8" X 3"


116
CD's & Cassettes
Various Artists

117
Nutri-Bullet
Appears New

118
2 Wall Mirrors
1 is in Wood Frame 38"X25" 1 is 18"X24"

119
Antique Sewing Table
Manufactured By Acme Chair Co. 18" X 20.5"

120
Milk Stool
Painted White





125
Princess Topaz Sherberts & Cups
10 Sherberts & 2 Cups














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Estate Of Lynn Brown
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Sale Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Sunday Sep 13
Bidding Ends: Tuesday Sep 22
Sale Location
112 Armed Forces Drive
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. VEHICLE PURCHASE ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR IN CASH, CASHIERS CHECK OR BANK WIRE. 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.
ESTATE AUCTION: The Estate of the Late Judge Lynn Brown Online Only Auction | Collins & Company Realtors and Auctioneers Auction Dates: September 13 � September 22, 2026 Bidding opens Sunday, September 13th at 8:00 AM and begins closing Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM. Pick Up: Thursday, September 24. Elizabethton Location. Address will be disclosed with invoice. A Remarkable Collection of Local History, Militaria & Fine Antiques Collins & Company is honored to present the estate of the late Judge Lynn Brown � a lifelong collector whose home tells the story of East Tennessee itself. This sale features an extraordinary depth of Elizabethton and Carter County memorabilia, rare books, military artifacts, and quality antique furnishings, much of it passed down through generations of local families. Highlights Include: Local & Tennessee History Rare Elizabethton and Carter County directories, ledgers, and photographs 1916 Carter County Highway Department Ledger & Laurel Fork Railway Ledger (handwritten, 1914�1919) Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis, believed to be from the original 1867 printing Elizabethton High School annuals (1949, 1967�69) 1930 & 1931 Elizabethton City Directories 1780 "Gathering of the Overmountain Men" recreated print A 1930's black lace veil reportedly worn when President Hoover visited Elizabethton Extensive Rare Book Collection Full sets of Abraham Lincoln (Carl Sandburg, 1936�39), Robert E. Lee (Douglas Southall Freeman), and Winston Churchill 24 Encyclopedia Britannica volumes (1951�1959) 59 U.S. Supreme Court law books Leather-bound Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volumes 1�11 Early George Orwell (Animal Farm, 1946) and Ambrose Bierce first-run editions Vintage Fortune Magazines from the 1930s�40s, original estate boxes Military Collection WWI M1917 helmet, US bayonet with scabbard, and 75mm shrapnel shell casing WWII German side caps and M40 combat helmet WWII US Army officer's jacket, overcoat, garrison caps, and visor cap Gas mask, cartridge belt, musette bag, and training documents Antiques & Furniture Early 18th-century Carter County 4-drawer chest, descended from the Brown family of Hampton, TN Antique oak desk with key, cedar chest (Standard Red Cedar Chest Co., c. 1912�1922) Mid-Century Modern Arkana armchair Antique sewing table, buffet, and bookshelves Collectibles & Curiosities Lionel O-gauge train sets, transformer, and track displays Vintage license tags dating to the 1950s�70s Stoneware, pottery, and 40-piece Lenox "Memoir" china set Judge W.R. Allen commemorative pitcher (1943) and presentation gavels Vintage cameras, binoculars, and a Micronta metal detector Tools, Outdoor & Household Full workshop of hand tools, saws, and a Poulan gas chainsaw Frigidaire washer & LG dryer (both power on) Outdoor furniture, grills, and two large local millstones (help required to load!) Vintage bicycles, sleds, and much more Don't Miss This One Estates like this � deep in local history, military heritage, and multi-generational craftsmanship � rarely come to market. Whether you're a collector of Tennessee history, militaria, antique furniture, or rare books, there's something here for you. Register early. Bid often. Closing is quick! TERMS: 15% Buyers Premium applies. Additional terms and conditions made available at the bidding portal.

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Mercedes-300SL Model Car
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George Bryan, The World's Best Composers Book
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George Orwell, Animal Farm Book
Copyright 1946 Printed By Kingsport Press

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10 Book Set of The World's Famous Orations
William Jennings Bryan Copyright 1906

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Kristin Labransdatter 3 Volume Set
The Bridal Wreath The Mistress Husaby The Cross January 1946

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2 Antiique Peter Pan Books
Pan & His Pipes Copyright 1916 Peter Pan Copyright 1916

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The Devil's Dictionary By Ambrose Bierce
Copyright 1972 Original Paper Binding & Book Case

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4 Fortune Magazines 1935,1939 & 1941
July 1935 June 1939 April 1935 October 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

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3 Fortune Magazines 1934, 1939 & 1941
November 1934 February 1939 August 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

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3 Fortune Magazines, 1933,34 & 35
December 1933 December 1934 January 1935 2 Missing Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

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3 Fortune Magazines 1934,1935 & 1939
September 1934 August 1935 May 1939 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

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3 Fortune Magazines 1935, 1939 & 1941
September 1935 November 1939 November 1941 In Original Boxes From The Original Estate of Judge Roy Nelson

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4 Volume Set of William Shakespear Books
Copyright 1944 Tragedies & Comedies

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Original Vinyl Recordings of W.R. Allen
Lynn Brown & Others that are Unknown Some Dated 1940's

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Local East Tennessee Books
Carter's Raid, The Bridge Burners, Washington County Historical Assoc. Speaches 1987-88, Johnson City Historical Series

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2 Early History Of Carter County Books
By: Frank Merritt 1760-1861 1796-1996

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Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis
The Great Union Guide of East Tn. Page 1 Reads Harper & Bros. Publishers, New York 1867 Believed to be from the Original Printer But Not Guaranteed

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Gathering of the Overmountain Men Picture
Gathering of the Overmoutain Men at Sycamore Shoals 1780 Recreated Print 27"X21" ...

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John H. Cates WWI Infantry Book
Company E, 117th Infantry 30th Division in World War I

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Family of John Patton Book
Geneology Of Mary Patton

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Laurel Fork Railway Ledger
Handwritten in The Middle of the Ledger, Approx. 10 Pages 1914-1919

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Thirteemth Census of the US Taken in 1910
Copyright 1913, With Supplement for Tennessee

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First Baptist Church Elizabethton, Tn. May 1922
Baraca Bible Class May, 7th 1922 J.C. Nave Preacher & J.B. Nave, President Photo in Old Frame, Not Sure of Age of other Photo 15"X16" Frame

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School History of Tn. Book
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Times Encyclopedia & Gazetter
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Volume 1-11 Message & Papers of the Presidents
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Printed By: Commercial Book Binding Co. Printed By: Goldsmith Publishing Co.

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6 Liberty Standing Half Dollars
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2 Model Ships
Largest is 19" Tall & 21" Long Clipper Sigloxix

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Matchbooks
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Lance Store Jar
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3 Gavels
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Judge W.R. Allen Commemerative Pitcher
Presented to Judge W.R. Allen July 4th, 1943 by the Carter County Bar Assoc. Tennessee Pitcher Made By W.M. Rogers 8.5" Tall

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Abstract Painting 45/50
Pencil Signed, Can't Make Out Signature 21.5"X17"

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Royal Crystal Vase Presented to Judge Lynn Brown
Presented To Judge Lynn Brown by the Johnson City Orchestra

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Quartz Stones & Misc.
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2 Acoma Southwest Pottery Bowls
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Clay Pottery Jar
Semi Flared Rim, Wide Bodied & Heavy Made 8" X 3"

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CD's & Cassettes
Various Artists

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Nutri-Bullet
Appears New

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2 Wall Mirrors
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Antique Sewing Table
Manufactured By Acme Chair Co. 18" X 20.5"

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Milk Stool
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Princess Topaz Sherberts & Cups
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