McIntosh Auction Service will be selling the living estate of Mr. James "Jim" Govern of Stamford, New York on Saturday, October 8 at 9:30 am at his former residence, located at 13 West End Ave in Stamford. Jim is a well known, long time Stamford resident, whose family contributed many important things to the Village, and were instrumental in the construction of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Stamford Central School.

Classic Cars (to be sold at 1:00 PM): 1951 Mercury Four Door Sedan, 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible, 1962 Willys Jeep With Snow Plow

Victorian furnishings: Art Nouveau Metal Plant Stand, Walnut Marble Top Stand, Mahogany Claw foot Dressing Mirror, Hand Painted Fireplace Screen, Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns, Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet, Oak Washstand w/ Towel Bar, Pair of Walnut Victorian Side Chairs, 2 Piece Mahogany Set w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay, Stenciled Side Chair, 3 Piece Claw Foot Mahogany Parlor Set, Two Walnut Victorian Settees, Wicker Plant Stand, Hanging Chandelier, Mahogany Drop Front Desk, Oak Gate Leg Table, Lamp Tables, Mahogany Stands, Wicker Book Shelf, Wicker Plant Stand & more.

Antique Oriental Rugs: Room size Heriz Rug, Room size Sarouk Rug, Karaja Rug, 2 Sarouk Rugs, Persian Rug

Clocks: Jaeger Coultre Atmos Clock, Oak Grandfather Clock, Cyma Clock, Waltham Regulator Clock, School House Clock, Sessions Mantle Clock and Several Others.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch with 14K Gold Band

Lionel Trains: Lionel No. 124 Illuminated Station (nm/m in box), Lionel Post War Set # 1639 w/ 2037 engine & Allis Chambers Equipment Cars (with all boxes), Boxed Lionel Standard, Pre War Set Engine #1835 w/ 1834 W Tender & Passenger Cars # 309, 310, 312, Boxed Lionel Standard Freight Set w/ Engine # 258 & 6 Cars, other Lionel Accessories. (Note: These Train Sets All Appear To have Seen Very Little Use-The Boxes And Trains Are Beautiful All The Way Around!!!)

Antique Glassware ,Accessories And Items Of Interest: Several Oil Paintings on Canvas, Signed Watercolors, Many Prints and Lithographs, Currier and Ives Racehorse Prints, Set of Lenox China, Set of Tiffany/ Favrille Nut Dishes, Brass Desk Lamp, Sterling Silver, Silverplate Tea Sets, Bohemian Glass, Cut Glass, Bisque Figures, Brass Wall Sconce, Waterford Crystal Lamps, Hanging Weather Station, Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser, Table Lamps, Floor Lamps, Currier & Ives Trotter Prints, Tramp Art Frame, George Washington, Bronze Statue Signed Coustau, Leaded Table Lamp, 1911 Candlestick Telephone Coin Phone, 1911 Gray Company Coin Telephone, 24" German Kesner Porcelain Doll, Cigar Box With 1940's Superman, War, Sports Cards & Pinback Buttons, Many Framed Prints and Signed Lithographs, Crocks And Jugs, Military Items, Large Pine Tool Chest In Old Green Paint, Salesman Sample Pine Ice Box, Salesman Sample Cream Separator, Folk Art Western Diorama, and so much more!!!!

Modern Furnishings: Two Couches, Loveseat, Dressers, Bedroom Furniture, Wooden Kitchen Set, Side Chairs, Television Set, and More. (All contemporary furnishings are in the best of shape, and have been well cared for in a smoke-free home.)

Auctions such as this just don't come along too often any more. This is the kind of estate auction that we all remember, multi-generational, untouched, sold on-site and right out of the house. Be sure to check back regularly, as we will continue to add photographs as we sort through the many rooms, and attic in this great old estate. Make plans to attend this very special auction!!