***Auction Completed***
- Moving Estate of Bob Oslund -
- 4 Generations of Merchandise -
- Saturday, April 5th, 2008 - 10 A.M.
- Preview - Friday, April 4th, - NOON to 5 P.M.
1150 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls, Idaho
Across from Rite-Aid and Albertsons
Online Absentee Bidding Starts - 4/1/08
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Armstrong Auctions has been given the honor of auctioning the living estate of Bob Oslund. We are selling 4 generations of merchandise. Folks, this is one of those auctions where treasures keep coming out of the woodwork. There are 4 generations worth of collectables, antiques and unique items, some with great local and national historic value. See the pictures below and lots more description. We will run a preview Friday, April 4th from noon-5pm. Bring your friends. There are 2 Xtra special items: Bob’s Great Grandfather was a Civil War Captain and handed down a drumhead with all the names from his Muster, Company D 96th. Bob’s Aunt was married to Senator/Governor Gooding’s son and handed down a daybed from the Senator’s Wash. DC office. PLUS- 4 generations of Antiques, Collectables, Glassware, Oriental Art, Antique Oriental and Persian rugs, Furniture, Porcelain and Pottery, Vintage Clothing and furs, ephemera, lots of silver, everyday household and misc. This is a partial list. We are sure to uncover more as we set-up the auction.
Highlights Include (but not limited to)
Civil War Items: Captain AZ Blodgett Company 'D' Reunion Photo * Muster Roll of Company 'D' 96th written on Drumhead (framed- see pictures 1 and 2).
Oriental Rugs: We have a selection of 12 beautiful Oriental rugs. They are 90 plus years old. Please see the pictures below.
Glassware / Porcelain / Pottery: Some Pink and Yellow Depression * Stemware * Cut and Etched Glass * Several Pieces of Blue Bohemian Glass Blue Cut Thru to Clear (collected in the 50s) * Mayonnaise Jar * RS Prussia Chocolate Pot (repaired) * Haviland Limoge China Set * Set of Salts * Red Wing Beater Jar * Wedgwood Plates * Spode Mansard Tulip Plates * Steubenville Plate * Pair Cut Crystal Candlesticks * Several Large Porcelain Chinese Figurines
Collectables: Pierced Ivory Carving * A Small Steiff Bear * 1/2 Gallon Oil Can from Allen Oil Co. (Twin Falls) * Large Oil Sign * Bowes Brake Fluid Thermometer, ca 1960 * Pocket Games for the Military from WWII (in original mailing box) * WWII Dog Tags (round) * Other misc Vintage Militaria including Uniforms * Daughters of the Revolution Collectables * Seth Thomas Pocket Watch * Gold Watch Fob * Several Pocket Knives * Hat Pins * 2 Vintage Umbrellas * Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box * A Few Old Toys Including 2 Cap Guns * Vintage Jack Straw Game and Children's Silver Set 'Just Like Mothers' * Porcelain Kewpie Dolls * 2 Small Jointed Porcelain Dolls * Ronson Lighter * Antique Sewing Baskets * "Acwalite' Dresser Sets * Copper Abraham Bookends * Misc other Vintage Bookends * Lots of Sterling and Silver Plated Items including - Punch Bowl Set * Candlesticks * Cream & Sugars * Trays * Warmers * Tea Sets * Candy Dishes * Cups * Flatware (we are finding silver all over the house) * Copper Trays * Enamel Cloissoin'e Pieces * Old Poker Chips and Playing Cards * 2 Split Bamboo Fishing Poles and Creel full of Tackle * Carved Opium Bottles * Lots of Jade Items * 90+ Year Old Chinese Bamboo Umbrellas * 2 Abacus' * Vintage Fans * Lots of Brass * Mother of Pearl Wall Hangings * 3 Pieces of Halls Autumn Leaf * Antique Coffee Grinder * Franciscan Dishes * Wagner Ware Square -0- * Bells * Metronome *
Vintage Clothing and Textiles: Gold Coast Monkey Cape and Matching Muff * Ladies Suede Coat w/Fox Fur Collar * Full Mink Stole * Aprons * Lots of Vintage Oriental Silk Tapestries, Wall Hangings, Lamp Shades and other misc. items from China * Chinese Umbrellas * Vintage Pendleton Wool Blanket (Indian Motif) * Framed Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler * Trunk Full of WWII Army Uniforms *
Home Decor & Ephemera: Large Collection of Bisbee Photograph Journals (copies) * Lots of Vintage Framed Prints * Original Photos from Civil War Era * Original Oil Painting By JP Robertson * Silhouettes * Old Photos and Photo Albums * 100+ Year old Family Bibles * Framed Prints of Sitting Bull and Chief Red Cloud * Black Caricature Prints * Religious Prints * Hand Lettered Poem (framed) * Whimsical Prints * Victorian Prints * Collection of Lincoln Memorabilia including Photos and Medals (framed) * Set of 'Little Leather Library' Books * Lots of Books, both old and newer * Lots of books on Dolls, Doll Houses and Miniatures * Lots of Mid-Century Furniture * Lots of Office Furniture *
Antiques: Daybed from Senator Gooding's office in Wash. DC * Ansonia Brass Mantle Clock * Linden Clock * Small Brass Chest * Serpentine Chest * Wood Chests * Wood Chest with history written on inside lid from 1846 that contained provisions for Henry and B. Blodgett * Lawyers Bookcase * Kneeling Prayer Bench * Carved Oak Plant Stand * 3 drawer Oak Chest * Antique Oak Chairs * Windsor Style Chair * Several Oriental Rugs 90+ years old * Display Cabinet * 2 Painted Mission (oak?) Bookcases with Doors * Pole Lamps * Hall Tree * Beveled Glass Mirror w/Oak Frame * Piano Benches * DP Table w/4 Leaves * Room Screen * Bedroom Set * Clock Makers Tool Chest * Old Tool Chest *
Misc: Hand Tools * Kitchen Items * Lamps * General Household Items * Small Appliances * Blankets & Linens *
Glassware / Porcelain / Pottery: Some Pink and Yellow Depression * Stemware * Cut and Etched Glass * Several Pieces of Blue Bohemian Glass Blue Cut Thru to Clear (collected in the 50s) * Mayonnaise Jar * RS Prussia Chocolate Pot (repaired) * Haviland Limoge China Set * Set of Salts * Red Wing Beater Jar * Wedgwood Plates * Spode Mansard Tulip Plates * Steubenville Plate * Pair Cut Crystal Candlesticks * Several Large Porcelain Chinese Figurines
Collectables: Pierced Ivory Carving * A Small Steiff Bear * 1/2 Gallon Oil Can from Allen Oil Co. (Twin Falls) * Large Oil Sign * Bowes Brake Fluid Thermometer, ca 1960 * Pocket Games for the Military from WWII (in original mailing box) * WWII Dog Tags (round) * Other misc Vintage Militaria including Uniforms * Daughters of the Revolution Collectables * Seth Thomas Pocket Watch * Gold Watch Fob * Several Pocket Knives * Hat Pins * 2 Vintage Umbrellas * Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box * A Few Old Toys Including 2 Cap Guns * Vintage Jack Straw Game and Children's Silver Set 'Just Like Mothers' * Porcelain Kewpie Dolls * 2 Small Jointed Porcelain Dolls * Ronson Lighter * Antique Sewing Baskets * "Acwalite' Dresser Sets * Copper Abraham Bookends * Misc other Vintage Bookends * Lots of Sterling and Silver Plated Items including - Punch Bowl Set * Candlesticks * Cream & Sugars * Trays * Warmers * Tea Sets * Candy Dishes * Cups * Flatware (we are finding silver all over the house) * Copper Trays * Enamel Cloissoin'e Pieces * Old Poker Chips and Playing Cards * 2 Split Bamboo Fishing Poles and Creel full of Tackle * Carved Opium Bottles * Lots of Jade Items * 90+ Year Old Chinese Bamboo Umbrellas * 2 Abacus' * Vintage Fans * Lots of Brass * Mother of Pearl Wall Hangings * 3 Pieces of Halls Autumn Leaf * Antique Coffee Grinder * Franciscan Dishes * Wagner Ware Square -0- * Bells * Metronome *
Vintage Clothing and Textiles: Gold Coast Monkey Cape and Matching Muff * Ladies Suede Coat w/Fox Fur Collar * Full Mink Stole * Aprons * Lots of Vintage Oriental Silk Tapestries, Wall Hangings, Lamp Shades and other misc. items from China * Chinese Umbrellas * Vintage Pendleton Wool Blanket (Indian Motif) * Framed Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler * Trunk Full of WWII Army Uniforms *
Home Decor & Ephemera: Large Collection of Bisbee Photograph Journals (copies) * Lots of Vintage Framed Prints * Original Photos from Civil War Era * Original Oil Painting By JP Robertson * Silhouettes * Old Photos and Photo Albums * 100+ Year old Family Bibles * Framed Prints of Sitting Bull and Chief Red Cloud * Black Caricature Prints * Religious Prints * Hand Lettered Poem (framed) * Whimsical Prints * Victorian Prints * Collection of Lincoln Memorabilia including Photos and Medals (framed) * Set of 'Little Leather Library' Books * Lots of Books, both old and newer * Lots of books on Dolls, Doll Houses and Miniatures * Lots of Mid-Century Furniture * Lots of Office Furniture *
Antiques: Daybed from Senator Gooding's office in Wash. DC * Ansonia Brass Mantle Clock * Linden Clock * Small Brass Chest * Serpentine Chest * Wood Chests * Wood Chest with history written on inside lid from 1846 that contained provisions for Henry and B. Blodgett * Lawyers Bookcase * Kneeling Prayer Bench * Carved Oak Plant Stand * 3 drawer Oak Chest * Antique Oak Chairs * Windsor Style Chair * Several Oriental Rugs 90+ years old * Display Cabinet * 2 Painted Mission (oak?) Bookcases with Doors * Pole Lamps * Hall Tree * Beveled Glass Mirror w/Oak Frame * Piano Benches * DP Table w/4 Leaves * Room Screen * Bedroom Set * Clock Makers Tool Chest * Old Tool Chest *
Misc: Hand Tools * Kitchen Items * Lamps * General Household Items * Small Appliances * Blankets & Linens *
Oriental Rugs
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An auction is an event where the bidders can observe the open competition and act in their interest in the marketplace. Sellers have the opportunity to obtain not only a willing buyer, but the best of all willing buyers. The auction method will produce an offer that will represent the best price the market will bear. Our firm has conducted over 1000 successful auctions utilizing various competitive bid strategies.