40 Anniversary Extravaganza - 27th Annual Cabin Fever Estates Auction

Auction Details

This year will be one of the most spectacular Cabin Fever Estates Auctions we’ve had in our 40 years in business! You will be participating in a walk back in time starting with the 1940’s through the 1950’s of the Golden Age of Hollywood and Glamour Girls! Illustrator art of model, Helen Mueller of Mount Claire New Jersey, including her personal collection of pictures, photographs, clothing, collections, and oriental treasures. Her husband, William H. Geyer, was a star football player in the 1940’s with Colgate University and 3 seasons with the Chicago Bears, including their championship 1946 season. Estate items from the architecturally splendid home in Mt. Claire New Jersey will also feature his personal football memorabilia, mounts from his many African safaris and big game hunts, plus decorative items from all over the world.

Items from a life long antique collection from a beautiful colonial home in Washington Depot, CT will be up for auction, featuring some very hard to find beautiful pieces of Meissen China, fabulous artwork, many pieces from New York City, beautiful fine antique furniture, and many other unique and beautiful cherished items. One of the featured items will be an unbelievable marble top credenza, attributed to Allan Brothers carving in Philadelphia. This piece is a true one of a kind, unbelievable piece which includes bronze/copper plaques, carvings of grapes, nuts, horseshoes, and horse feet. This one is not to be missed!

Then we follow to a family who lived on the same 6 acre mountaineside home for over 100 years. The owners have collections of museum quality and held the key to 100 years of great artifacts, many from the Litchfield County area. Featured and a very rare find is a George Washington inaugural button. A similar one just sold for over $225,000 at a Texas auction. This button is part of over a thousand buttons, sewn onto cards and unbelievable in variety and scope. Also includes a massive, 1,000 bell collection, minerals, seashells, geodes, arrowhead and Indian artifacts, first day cover and stamp collection, coins, jewelry, hat pin collection, hand fans (close to 800 Victorian era ladies fans), Girl Scout Collection, carved RJ Horner, New York carved quality oak furnishings, sewing, post cards, wood working tools, clocks, books and paper memorabilia. The real estate will also be up for auction that day. Mary Helen Levine, Broker will hold the listing for the 6 acre parcel and home. Visit litchfieldrealestateauctionsllc.com, or contact Mary Helen Levine, Broker at 203-525-4753 for more information regarding the real estate.

These and other estate collections will be offered in 1 day in one unbelievable fabulous auction, undoubtedly the biggest one held in CT and/or New England in one day.

Many of these pieces will be sold in lots, the way we find them, with wonderful opportunities for buyers all throughout the auction.

This is one not to be missed! If you have any questions, please call Tim Chapulis, Auctioneer at 860-459-0964. Visit www.timsauctions.com for preview and online bidding. This auction will be held online only.
Due to the exorbitant fees associated with credit card processing, Tim's Inc. Auctions DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS OR PAYPAL. No credit card payments of any kind will be accepted. Please read our full terms and conditions prior to bidding on this auction.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Barrister Bookcase163 - Barrister Bookcase
Tim's Inc Auctions
Glass-front 4 section Barrister lawyer's book case, in original finish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
African Cape Buffalo Mount164 - African Cape Buffalo Mount
Tim's Inc Auctions
African Cape Buffalo taxidermy shoulder mount. Was brought back from one of the many African Safaris taken by William H. Geyer in the mid 1950s. Was
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1946 Chicago Bears Championship Game Ball165 - 1946 Chicago Bears Championship Game Ball
Tim's Inc Auctions
1946 Championship Game Ball, autographed, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants. The 1946 National Football League Championship Game was the 14th annual c
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (2,050.00) = 2,050.00
 
Details...Bookmark
16 Cards of Buttons166 - 16 Cards of Buttons
Tim's Inc Auctions
16 cards of assorted buttons, many vintage buttons, some are very ornate. These come from a life long collection. All are sewn onto cards by type. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Antique Bone and Wood Handle Knives167 - Antique Bone and Wood Handle Knives
Tim's Inc Auctions
Antique carved Asian motif bone handle knife, wooden handle carved knife, marked TJI K B 1892, and swordfish beak.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (265.00) = 265.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1943 Chicago Bears 20-0 Football168 - 1943 Chicago Bears 20-0 Football
Tim's Inc Auctions
1943 Chicago Bears 20-0 Football. This ball was owned by William H. Geyer, who played with the Chicago Bears 1942, 1943, and 1946.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Walnut Split Pedestal Table169 - Walnut Split Pedestal Table
Tim's Inc Auctions
Walnut split pedestal banquet table with leaves.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
16 Cards of Buttons170 - 16 Cards of Buttons
Tim's Inc Auctions
16 cards of assorted buttons, many vintage buttons, some are very ornate. These come from a life long collection. All are sewn onto cards by type. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Wooden Works Grandfather Clock171 - Wooden Works Grandfather Clock
Tim's Inc Auctions
Early wooden works grandfather clock, all original, from beautiful Washington Depot, CT home.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
1940 Colgate University Game Football172 - 1940 Colgate University Game Football
Tim's Inc Auctions
1940 Colgate University game football, Colgate 7 - Syracuse 6. This ball was owned by William H. Geyer, who was a star player with Colgate University
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
Details...Bookmark
19th Century Moreau Oil Painting173 - 19th Century Moreau Oil Painting
Tim's Inc Auctions
Moreau Allegory oil painting on canvas. Frame has Moreau name plate. Was purchased on 3rd Ave., New York City in 1968 by estate. Beautiful painting
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
14kt Men's Ring174 - 14kt Men's Ring
Tim's Inc Auctions
14kt Gold men's ring with diamonds and precious stone, size 10.5, in heavy setting. Weighs 5.7 dwts.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Table175 - Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Table
Tim's Inc Auctions
Arts and Crafts style Mission Oak table, made all pegged, in original finish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
11 Cards of Buttons176 - 11 Cards of Buttons
Tim's Inc Auctions
16 cards of assorted buttons, many vintage buttons, Mother of Pearl buttons including small knife and button hook shaped, round buttons, etc. These c
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1941 Colgate University Game Football177 - 1941 Colgate University Game Football
Tim's Inc Auctions
1941 Colgate University game football, Colgate 30 - Columbia 21. This ball was owned by William H. Geyer, who was a star player with Colgate Universit
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Primitive Oil Painting of Boy178 - Primitive Oil Painting of Boy
Tim's Inc Auctions
Nice, primitive oil painting on canvas of young boy in gold gilt frame. Measures approx. 19.5" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
14 Cards of Buttons179 - 14 Cards of Buttons
Tim's Inc Auctions
14 cards of assorted buttons, many vintage buttons, Pie crust, button sampler, stencil, many colorful displays. These come from a life long collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Moose Antlers180 - Moose Antlers
Tim's Inc Auctions
Mounted Moose Antlers, mounted on wood, a great rack and would make a wonderful addition to any den, cabin decor, man cave, over the fireplace or over
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
1945 Army - Navy Manila Bowl P.I. Game Football181 - 1945 Army - Navy Manila Bowl P.I. Game Football
Tim's Inc Auctions
Army - Navy Manila Bowl P.I., July 4, 1945. This ball was owned by William H. Geyer, who was a star player with Colgate University at the time, and w
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
4 Cards of Fire and Police Buttons182 - 4 Cards of Fire and Police Buttons
Tim's Inc Auctions
4 cards of brass Fireman and Police butttons, including buttons from the Torrington Police Department. These come from a life long collection of thou
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark