Stanton's are presently scheduling onsite and offsite auctions for the the winter and spring months of 2021.  If you are considering having an auction of farm machinery, real estate, antiques, guns, coins, antique music machines, antique automobiles, gas engine or any type of real or personal property call us to benefit from our live and online auction marketing platforms.  The  promotion of our auction include newspapers, direct mail, email blasts, Constant Contact, websites, etc.  These efforts and our experience of having sold nearly 9,000 auctions since our founding in 1954 constantly benefit the clients that we work for.  Call for an appointment to meet and discuss your auction.

After 50+ years of running a successful business helping schools raise funds while having fun, and partnering with corporations on their summer company picnics, FunServices of Grand Rapids, MI is now being operated by Fun Services of Bellevue, MI.(near Battle Creek).

Of course, after 50+ years there is an assortment of equipment and merchandise that is already in the Bellevue inventory/portfolio, so we are auctioning this mix of FunServices-Grand Rapids equipment and merchandise, plus many vintage items.

Continue to watch this site as we list the property to be sold including box trucks, trailers, car dolly, rides, 7 bounce houses and other inflatables, warehouse shelving, generators, office equipment, new stock prizes, freezer, carnival games, red and white booths, Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, climbing wall, vintage cast iron Merry-go-round horses, vintage carnival knockdown punk figures, games, and lots more.  

Some of the games/attractions include 2 portable dunk tanks, Electronic double shot basketball, Sno Kone & Cotton Candy machines and booths, Bungee Run; 1972 King kiddie chair swing; 1954 National Amusement Device kiddie Ferris wheel; Beep ball crawl; Kiddie Land that includes 4 coin-operated rides on a trailer, Mini Golf; Money machine; Pit stop challenge, Power Jump; 2001 Extreme Engineering Rock Climbing Wall on a trailer, 2 Giant inflatable slides, Adrenaline Rush obstacle course, Trackless train manufactured by Royal Train Rides (Holds up to 18 passengers includes storage covers with a transport trailer). Don’t miss the 1973 vintage covered bounce house by Spacewalk and TWO 20‘ vintage high strikers, circa 1950s or ’60s- Both with original bell and paint. Also 6 vintage mallets- 2 of which are NOS.

The vehicles include a 2011 Chevrolet box truck with a Duramax Diesel engine, 1996Ford 14 ft. box truck, 1992 Ford E350 box truck with a 14 ft. box, along with a 2016 Pace tandem axle 14 ft. trailer (7 ft. high) with rear ramp door, motorcycle trailer, car dolly, etc.

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50 key Lots are now available for online bidding

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/auctioneer/7260/stanton-s-auctioneers-and-realtors/

Inspection Dates and Times

4160 44th Street SE, "Fun Services", Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Thursday, June 17th - 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 

Saturday, June 19th - 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

See Documents for 4 page flyer and list of items to be also sold on the LiveAuctioneers Online Platform and live.

Mr. Whitney was a contract electrician.  There are a lot of related tools, wire and other items to be sold that were used in his business.  Also a 2001 Chevy Tahoe, lawn and garden equipment  including a lawn sweeper, roller and thatcher, home furnishings with Living, Dining, and bedroom furniture, Aluminum V-bottom fishing boat with a Johnson 9-1/2 HP outboard motor and trailer, hand tools and tool chests, storage shelving, Coleman generator and more.  See 108 pictures.  More pictures posted on 6/9/21

This is the 4th sale from this huge estate and we have barely made a dent in the quantity being sold.  We are still working on the antiques and collectibles in the basement and now the second floor and attic.  The quantity is huge, with items ranging from furniture, to collectibles, primitives, glassware, china, lamps, old, new, and in between and 100's of unpacked boxes.  We will not know what there is to sell until it is moved out of the schoolhouse and unpacked.  Plan on attending, we will be selling in two rings throughout the day.

Stanton's are scheduling Auctions of farm machinery, antiques, automobiles and personal property auctions.  Our recent auctions have continued to show the demand for all types of property being sold.  Some of the recent items sold, and prices received are noted below.

John Deere 4020 Turbo tractor with sunroof $17,000; John Deere 4020 tractor with sunroof; John Deere 4450 tractor with cab $28,000; A line of hay equipment included a Kuhn 6002 double rake $14,000, Kuhn 4120 rake $7,000 and a Kuhn GF502 rake sold for $6,000; 2 J.D. ParBar rakes $2,050; 3 Bale wagons for $3,200 = $9,600; J.D. 328 square baler with kicker $11,500; John Deere 467 round baler sold for $20,000; and 2 J.D. Moco 925 & 926 haybines sold for $10,000 & $9,500 each;

Recently Stanton's offered a 1935 Auburn Boattail 951 Speedster (replica) that sold for $44,000; Also a 1907 Buick Model F Touring Car for $28,600; and a 1952 Vespa sold by Sears for $2,650;

Antiques saw pieces sold at our sales to onsite buyers from all over the country, as well as those who registered from 17 countries.  A Wooten Extra Grade desk sold for $23,100; A rare Multiphone lyre cased phonograph (an early jukebox) brought $44,000; Seeburg G nickelodeon brought $22,000; A Link Endless roll nickelodeon for $14,750; and nearly 1300 lots of phonographs, radios, and a toy collection that made our April 15, 16, and 17th auction generate $1,003,350 in total sales.

We are fortunate to have many excellent sales of machinery, guns, antiques, home furnishings, and estate sales scheduled and listed in our calendar.  If you are considering selling an entire collection, estate, or any types of real estate or personal property we would like to meet with you to discuss your upcoming sale without obligation.

Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors

144 S. Main, P.O. Box 146, Vermontville, MI 49096

(517) 726-0181 office, Email – Stantons-auctions.com

Website – www.stantons-auctions.com

Steven E. Stanton 517-331-8150   -    Michael C. Bleisch 517-231-0868

Email – stevenEstanton@gmail.com – Email – mcbleisch@gmail.com

A large sale comprised of the Lewis Estate Collection from Denver, Colorado, and a large collection of antique signs, limited edition porcelain signs, wood signs, and more from a private collection in Plymouth, Michigan.  the Lewis Estate has a wide variety of everything from good wall, mantle, and grandfather & shelf clocks, to mining collectibles, tools, anvils, cast iron, coffee grinders, a great meat block, churns, lamps, tables, brass cash register, and lots more.  We have not unpacked the collection, and there is bound to be a lot more.  The pictures were taken by the heirs and sent to us.  The collection of signs is a great representation of neon, clocks, barbers pole, street lights, an excellent Italian Malaguli motorbike, lots of advertising, and a good collection of toys from northern Michigan including early Fisher Price, trains, and more.  See pictures and watch for updates.  

6-15 ADDED 325+ PICTURES

Selling the collection of Virginia Mooney.  The collection includes antique furniture, Fenton, Fostoria, Belleek, Rosenthal, Imperial, Red Wing, Wade, Candlewick,  glassware and china,  4 enamel top tables, antique cradle, 5 large trunks (one made in Lansing, coffee grinders, teapots, China and Curio cabinets, Old school desks, records, 1920's beaded bags, hat stands, Silver Foam advertising from the Grand Rapids brewery, Hallmark ornaments, jewelry display cases and vintage jewelry, primitives, crocks, glass baskets, Victorian art glass, prints and pictures, toys, snow shoes, Iris and Herringbone, lamps, display case, Oil lamps, Carnival glass, hanging chandelier with prisms, banjo clock, leaded glass window, vintage radios, large multi-drawer type cabinet, punch set, oak dresser with mirror, doll furniture, lard press, green opalescent, tiffin glass, doll stroller, humpback trunk, Pachinko game, ruby red, mandolin instrument, lots more.  See pictures and watch for updates.  

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Selling this large and interesting estate at then Centennial Farm of the family.  Everything from home furnishings with living, bedroom & dining room pieces, antiques, crockery, lawn and garden, appliances, an excellent antique Case threshing machine, horse drawn equipment, tools, riding lawn mowers, snowblowers, rototiller, clocks, glass including RS Prussia chocolate set, Swarovski Crystals, Lalique & other crystals, Anri figurines, antique furniture, lots more.  See the pictures and plan on attending.

A good group of antiques, collectibles, primitives and modern including a 1962 Ford Falcon automobile in very good condition (originally bought new by Mr. Boohers father), living, dining, and bedroom furniture, flat screen tv's, cabinets, small ref., lots of crocks, jugs, churns, etc., very good antique cupboards with large step-back examples, church pew, quilts, wingback chairs, drop-leaf table and pressed back chairs, modern maple hutch, wash bowl and pitcher, baskets, brass pail, modern dry sink, good living room sofa's and chairs, Entertainment center, Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor organ and stool, love seat, Dropfront oak secretary, oak framed wall mirror, Fancy wicker rocker, kitchen cupboard, Coffee grinder, mantle and shelf clocks, 3 wooden butter bowls, treadle sewing machine, oil lamps, antique chests and commodes, Victorian dresser with mirror, glove boxes and tear-drop pulls, Cedar chest, Highback oak bed, oak dresser w/mirror, 1930's bedroom suite, antique an modern GWTW & half shade lamps, humpback trunks, nice maple bedroom suite with bed, double dresser with mirror and chest on chest, Armoire, Brass bed, jadeite, china, pottery, and glass, Schwinn AirDyne bike, Good oak 2 door bookcase, Wardrobe, Cathedral antique radio, Johnson 4 HP outboard motor with tank, antique well pump, solid seat chairs, Water tubes, old highchairs, horse collar, antique wagon seat, Toro Wheelhorse riding mower (needs some work), Good Easy Rake  vacuum system for lawn on trailer, nuts and bolts bins and shelving, 2 large cast planters, organizers, some tools, an early Apple IIe computer, 5 drawer print cabinet, lawn roller, lots more.  Everything is clean and ready to use.

Frank Willis Estate

Arlene Willis-Owner

Boat: Lund 17’ 1700 Fisherman Adventure Series  HIN#LUNEE003F394, Mercury 75hp outboard motor and Shore Lander trailer; Fishing poles; tackle boxes. Farm Equipment: Oliver 1550 gas tractor SN-206550; John Deere 420T gas tractor SN-100795; Farmall Cub tractor SN-142175; Oliver 3pt 2 bottom plow; David Bradley 2 bottom plow; King Kutter 3pt one row “C” tine cultivator; King Kutter 3pt 78” box frame disc, 18” discs; King Kutter 72” box blade w/6 shanks; John Deere No. 5 Sickle Mower, John Deere 3 bottom trailer type plow; Flatbed wagon w/New Holland model 14 running gear; Gravity wagon; Spring tooth drags; Horse-drawn hay rakes; Joh Deere 45 loader; Pull disc harrow; PTO driven manure spreaders-Needs wood. Trailers: 14’ Rettig Tandem trailer with side racks; Master Tow car dolly. Garden Equipment: Very nice CountyLine 25Ton log splitter with Kohler engine; Swisher Z-max 26hp zero turn mower w/60” deck; John Deere 300 lawn tractor; Scott's lawn tractor, Noma Dynamark 8/26 snowblower; Dynamark lawn tractor; Lawn roller; Yard tools; Metal fence posts. Tools and Shop Equipment: 8’ Industrial metal bending brake; Miller welder, Drill press; bench grinders; Tire changer; Table saw; Hand tools; Power tools; Shelving; Electric winch; Bench vise. Building Material: Large quantity of dimensional lumber; OSB; Plywood. Misc.: 1970's Chaparral snowmobile; 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville(parts only) Large saw blade; crosscut saws; Drain tile; Aluminum ladders; Exercise equipment; Cement drain tile; Scrap iron and more.

Note: Barns are packed!! 

RAYMOND AMANN ESTATE

Automobiles-Motorcycle- 2014 Chevrolet Impala LT Four Door, 3.6L V6, 65,156 Miles; 1997 Ford F250 4x4 5.4L V-8, 113,000 Miles; 1967 Pontiac Lemans Sprint, 6cyl OHC engine, engine has been removed from the car, includes original engine and two parts engines,4spd, VIN# 237077P613063; 1965 Chevrolet Monza Corvair Convertible 6cyl, 4spd, VIN# 105675W270168, 1955 Chevrolet 210 Two Door Post, Equipped with 327ci (built) engine and Muncie 4spd, Stored for 20+ years; VIN#VB55K067212. 1972 Suzuki TS90 Motorcycle, VIN#TS9096244. Boat-Snowmobiles-Trailers-Camper - Mirro Craft 12’ Aluminum Boat w/Trailer, Mercury 9.8HP Outboard Motor, 10’ U.S. Marine Rubber Boat, 1980 Ski-doo 500E Everest Snowmobile Serial No. 3477-01905, 1988 Ski-doo Citation LS Serial No. 3223-00477, Arctic Cat Kat-Kutter, 16’ Tandem Axle Car Trailer w/2’ Beaver Tail, Haul Master 4 X 8 Folding Trailer, Sun Lite Eagle Pop-up Truck Camper. Tools & Shop Equipment- Dayton AC Arc Welder, Lincoln 10HP Gas Powered 150 Arc Welder,  Welding Helmets, (2) Oxy-Acetylene Torch Set with Tanks, Allied 24pc ¾” Socket Set, Tap & Die Set, Cordless Drills, Vibratory Tumbler, Craftsman 1HP 3-Gal. Air Compressor, Shop-Vac, Dewalt Cut off Saw, Craftsman toolset; Sears Bench Grinders, Clarke Model BT1001A Floor Model Drill Press, Allied 3-ton Floor Jack, 1.5 Ton Cherry Picker Engine Hoist, Zendex Bag Jack, C-Clamps, Support Roller; Craftsman Three Section Took Box, Hardware Bin, Machinist Tools, Air Tools, Large Group of Hand Tools, Torque Wrenches, 1500PSI Pressure Washer, Power Tools, Arbor Press, Bench Vises, Work Benches, Craftsman Rolling Tool Box, Polycraft Hose Reel, Parts Cleaner, Ladders, Big Joe Model 1454 Platform Jack, Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, Large Safety Cabinet, Sand Blaster, Shop Stools, Pallet Rack Shelving. Generators- Winco 20KW PTO Driven generator on trailer, Honda EU2000 Generator. Lawn & Farm Equipment- David Brown 885 Diesel Tractor with Cab, Yard Machine 26-Ton Log Splitter, King Kutter 3pt 5’ Landscape Rake, King Kutter 3pt Dirt Scoop, SpeeCo 3pt 6’ Disc Harrow, Land Pride 3pt 58” Rototiller, 3pt Hoist, (2) Farm Kin Model 600 3pt Snow Blowers, 5’ 3pt Bush Hog Squealer Rotary Mower, Snapper Zero Turn Mower w/38” Deck, Ficklin 12v Trailer Type Sprayer, Husqvarna 445 Chainsaw w/case(Like new), Homelite Chainsaws, Yard Carts, Snapper Push Mower, Law Boy Push Mower, Lawn Roller, Ariens Rototiller, Fencing, Toro Snow Blower. Cider Presses, Yard Tools, Bicycles, Lawn Furniture, Park Benches, Hose Reels. Firearms- Ruger Carbine 44 Magnum Cal. Rifle w/Scope, Ranger 410 Double Barrel Shotgun, Marlin Model 60 .22cal LR Rifle, Ranger 12ga Double Barrel Shotgun, Charles Daly 20ga Over/Under Shotgun, H & R .45cal Springfield Stalker Black Powder Rifle, ArmaLite AR-7 Semi-Auto .22cal LR Knockdown Rifle. Reloading Equipment. Note: All firearms have been taken off-premises until auction day.Household-Antiques- Globe-Wernicke 4 Section Stack Bookcase, Leather Recliner, Couch, 2pc Wicker Set, Samsung TV, Corner Curio Cabinet, Dining Room table and 4 chairs, Kitchen items, 4pc Bedroom Set, Safes, Clocks, Floor Globe, Treadle Sewing Machine, Freezer, Gun Cabinet, Dressers, End Tables, Crocks, Lanterns, Metal Detector Vintage Camera Equipment, Trunk, Lionel Train Set, Car models. Snowshoes, Weber Grill,  Oil Cans, and more 

Two auction rings throughout the day!!

See 450+ Pictures under the gallery!!

A large sale of personal property including vehicles, antiques, furniture, modern home furnishings, lamps, tools, lawn and garden equipment and riding mowers, collection of guns, and more.  Some of the items include a large and excellent butcher block, flat screen tv's, Super C tractor, 1996 Ford Aerostar van, 1960 Layton travel trailer, 1999 Ford pickup in good condition, 2007 Ford Model 500 4-door, older Honda automobile, oak furniture, mantle & shelf clocks, antique drop front secretary with top bookcase, dinner bell, lanterns, shutters, street signs, crocks and jugs, 4 outboard motors including Clinton and Wizard, patio furniture, ladders, Victorian lock-side chest, parlor tables, oak bedroom furniture, wash sets, fishing boat, trailer frame, rototiller, a few license plates, acetylene welders, shop tools, J.D. 110 and 112 riding mowers, snowblower, fold-up trailer, battery chargers, electric chair, patin shaker, anvil, AC 225 arc welder, Troy-bill rear tine rototiller, parts washer, a very large amount of items to be sold.

Also selling this good Victorian brick two-story home with a 36x40 pole barn on a large city lot.  See the other listing in our auction column for additional information, and call Stanton's to make an appointment to see.

Selling this Victorian brick two-story home with original oak woodwork, pocket doors, fireplace with tile hearth, main floor laundry, bath, kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms and a nice screened in porch/deck area.  The home (by County records) has over 2500 square feet of living space.  The property has very nice landscaping and a large lot with an excellent 36x40 pole building with cement floor.  

Call for an appointment to see anytime, or plan on attending our scheduled open houses on Thursday Afternoon, July 15th from 4:00 - 5:30, and Sunday, July 18th from 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.

Also selling a large amount of personal property, antiques, tools, and miscellaneous items, see the other listing in our calendar regarding the items being sold.

A large sale of farm, lawn, garden, shop items, cars and trucks, collectibles and more.  Ford 801 Powermaster and Ferguson 30 tractors, JD 503 - 5 ft. rotary mower; Coleman & antique lanterns, floor jacks, appliance truck, battery chargers, air compressors, Bullit heater, power tools, approx. 10 outboard motors of various sizes and vintage, Lincoln 225 welder, acetylene welder, Excell pressure washer, organizers, hand tools, Speed boat with outboard motor and trailer, lumber, electric wire, A number of JD riding mowers including 314, 180, 112, and others as well as a JD rototiller, Honda 3 wheeler, Chevy Sonoma pickup, ladders, air tanks, generators, Stihl 021 chain saw, lawn and garden tools, file cabinets, Cub Cadet Zero-turn mower, lawn trailer, wheelbarrows, some home furnishings including bedroom chests, etc., 2 electric chairs, refrigerator, 2 safes with combinations, tool chest, and more.  The buildings are full and stacked to a point that we cannot see everything that will be sold at this time.  Make sure you come and participate in this large auction.  Monika Galinaitis, Owner

Now accepting collections of antique, collectible, and modern long and hand guns of all types, along with quality smalls of all types.  Ammunition, reloading supplies, gun safes, knives, etc.

Whether you have a collection or individual examples contact us to include them in our Summer Firearm Auction.

Pickup is available for collections around Michigan or out-of-state

Contact - Steven E. Stanton - 517-331-8150, Email - stevenEstanton@gmail.com or Michael C. Bleisch, (517) 231-0868

Stanton's Auctioneers & Realtors, (517) 726-0181