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This will be a large sale with a wide variety of items being sold.  Everything from good home furnishings, to antiques, collectibles, bronze statuary, a large school bell, Grasshopper zero-turn mower, lawn and garden equipment, spinning wheels and yard winders, coffee grinders, living, bedroom and dining furniture, grandfathers clocks, Remington Recast statues, signs, prints, freezers, neon, barber shop pole, tool boxes and tools, so much more.  Be on time as we will be selling in two rings throughout the day.  167 photos posted with hundreds of items shown that will be sold.  10% Buyer's Premium charged on all items sold

This upcoming auction will showcase an array of timepieces and collectibles. The highlight of the event is a diverse selection of pocket watches featuring both American and European in gold and silver, including Fusee models. Accompanying these are various clocks, ranging from ornate Figural designs to Calendars, Regulators, and Carriage clocks. Additionally, the auction will include a large collection of postcards, encompassing Real Photo Postcards (RPPC), portraits, panoramic views, street scenes, and much more A 10% buyer's premium(onsite only) will be charged on all personal property being sold. 

Note: Online bidding is available through the Live Auctioneers Platform(23% buyer's premium for online bidding)

Note: We will also be adding an excellent collection of Lladro Porcelain figurines and sculptures, with some large examples seldom offered at auction.

This auction will be live on-site (Barry County Expo Center, Hastings, MI)  and online through the Live Auctioneers platform.

700+/- Pictures Posted

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Selling this excellent and private collection of Retired Lladro Statuary and figurine grouping.  The collection represents nearly 100 pieces with individual examples like the 18th Century Coach that were originally sold for up to $50,000.00 each, Bird groups, Hawaiian Ceremony, Festival in Valencia, At Stroke of Twelve, and others all to be offered without reserve.  The collection will be sold in conjunction with the Foster Clock and Pocket Watch auction.  The majority of the figurines will be available for viewing at the Barry County Fairgrounds, however the larger and more fragile examples will be available for viewing at the home at 563 W. Bridge Street, Plainwell, Michigan.  We will be having a viewing day for those pieces on Wednesday Afternoon, September 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.  For additional information call Steven E Stanton 517-331-8150.  Online bidding for this collection will also be available on LiveAuctioneers.com.   Please note that all of the larger pieces housed at the residence in Plainwell must be picked up by the purchaser or their chosen shipper of the same.  

The sale includes a 1972 Dodge Charger, 2 - Ford Thunderbirds, & Pick-up Truck, all in "as found" condition. 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 (100th Anniversary) Motorcycle, BMW Motorcycle, John Deere X738 Lawn & Garden Tractor, Farmall H Tractor, 2-wheel trailer, very good Husky 22-ton Log Splitter, home furnishings, oak roll top desk, rototiller, air compressor, very good Cyclo Rake Leaf Collection System, shop tools, 30 rolls of new insulation and more. Please be on time.  A 10% buyers premium will be charged on all items sold.

Stanton's are also selling this home situated on a 10-acre parcel with pond and pole barn.  See the other listing on our website for more information.

Selling this rural property with 4 bedroom bi-level home w/garage, pond, pole building and 10 acres of recreation land.  The home is nearly 1500 square feet and needs remodeling and some repair.  The setting is excellent and has a great deal of potential.  A very good location being north of Bath and close to Lansing.  Plan on attending the open houses to take advantage of this Estate offering.  10% buyers premium charged on the hammer price of the real estate

Open Houses - Tuesday Aft., Sept. 3rd from 4:00-5:30 P.M. and Sunday September 8th from 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. 

ONLINE AUCTION

OF

A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

“Sights and Sounds of Edison”

Don Gfell Estate Wooden Horn Business”

To register as a bidder for this online event, go to the "Online Auction" Tab on our website and follow the instructions. Call for additional information.

***PLEASE NOTE THE BIDDING BEGINS ONLINE ONLY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 AT 9 A.M.

Stanton’s Auctioneers have been contracted to offer the business along with all molds, forms, some veneer, and related items.  The equipment and product being sold is located at 27 South Main Street in Milan, Ohio.  For over 30 years, Don, his wife Bobbie, along with their family members produced many varieties of wooden phonograph horn examples.  This business offering gives all interested parties an opportunity to continue with the production of items certainly needed by our hobby.  Bidding will begin Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 9:00 am, and close on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 6:00 pm.  All online bidding will be handled through Stanton’s website with the terms and conditions of sale being posted there. 

Taken from Don & Bobbie’s Website the Business was promoted as follows: “The business is really a family operation also involving a son and son-in-law.  In addition to extensive knowledge in phonograph collecting, the shop's expertise also includes repairing phonographs and horns, woodworking, model making, artistic design, inlay, engraving, and most importantly constructing wood horns.  They've been making them for about 25 years, currently make more than 25 different styles for all makes of machines and are adding new styles all the time.  All of the horns are custom made and everyone involved shares the same goal as Mr. Edison, “Quality”.  Their horns appear in museums and many major collections throughout the world.  The majority of buyers are repeat customers.  Many collectors have 10 or more of these horns as part of their collections.  The horns are prized because of careful wood selection, the shop's construction methods, and exceptional craftsmanship.  Sights & Sounds is proud to have 100% customer satisfaction in their long history and also have 100% satisfaction in their shipping experience.  Just like the Edison Phonograph, their reputation speaks for itself.”

Items included with the sale of the business can be viewed

at the Milan, Ohio location by appointment.

Feel free to call Steven E. Stanton 517-331-8150 or contact him by email at stevenEstanton@gmail.com for additional information.

STANTON’S AUCTIONEERS & REALTORS

144 S. MAIN, POB 146, VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN 4906

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We are pleased to offer this 1930 Model A Sports Coupe from the Eugenio "Geno" Villarreal estate. Older restoration, Rumble seat, Ser. no. 3128153It is in very good condition.

Live and online bidding will be available.

This car will be sold at auction on Friday, August 30^th, in conjunction with the Don Gfell Collection. See terms and conditions on the Gfell estate lisiting

We are pleased to offer this 1929 Stutz Black-Hawk Four-Passenger Speedster from the Larry Preadmore estate. This car features a rare Continental inline 8-cylinder engine and a 4-speed transmission. It has an older frame off-restoration. It is in excellent condition.

Live and online bidding will be available.

This car will be sold at auction on Friday, August 30^th, in conjunction with the Don Gfell Collection. See terms and condition on the Gfell estate lisiting

Please Note - We are accepting additional antique and collector cars for this offering.  This is an excellent opportunity to place your car in this sale with online and live bidding.  Call us as soon as possible to benefit from the promotion that will be done.  Call Steven E. Stanton, 517-331-8150, stevenestanton@gmail.com or Michael C. Bleisch, 517-231-0868, email - mcbleisch@gmail.com to discuss placing your car in this sale.

This is the first phase of the liquidation of this lifelong collection.  More information will be posted as we continue with this task.  Don and Bobbie Gfell's collection is a very diverse and excellent representation of the works of Thomas Edison, as well as so much more that engulfs the field of phonograph collecting, records, advertising, signage, light bulbs, and an incredible collection of paper.  The offering will include everything from rare phonographs and coin operated machines, to Edison kinetoscopes, stock ticker tape machine, Fans, and so much more. A 15% buyer's premium will be charged on all personal property being sold

Online bidding will be available through the Live Auctioneers Platform- NOTE: 23% Buyer's premium will be charged on all  ONLINE purchases.

ONLINE BIDDING NOW AVAILABLE!!

DAY 1 - LOTS 1 THROUGH 350

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DAY 2 - LOTS 351 THROUGH 785

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DAY 3- LOTS 786 THROUGH 998

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Note: We will also offer the Crawford Estate Music Box Collection in Conjunction with The Don Gfell Collection. This collection includes some rare examples (see photos). Watch for updates!

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Selling this diversified group of personal property from the Swafford Estate including 2 enclosed Cargo Trailers (a 16' American Hauler V-nose Tandem Axle and a smaller single axle example).  Railroad Crossing Signs, Street Light, large group of steel wheels, lawn items and statuary, some signage, excellent International Cub Tractor, Yardmax, like-new Snowblower, Raven 6500 Generator, tool chest, tools, shop items, fishing poles, collectibes, die cast cars, greenhouse frame, dog kennel, lawn and patio furniture, cast aluminum payground horses, Craftsman Rototiller, home furnishings including dining, living and bedroom furniture, clocks, upright freezer, pulleys, air compressor, license plates and lots more.  10% buyers premium charged on all items sold.

A small sale of excellent, clean and ready to use equipment, tools, and some home furnishings. The sale includes a 2021 Branson 2205h Compact Tractor with front end loader and 3-point hitch, with only 59 hours of use. An excellent Gravely Pro-turn 460 Commercial Zero-turn Mower with Kawasaki FX-1000V (38.5 hp mower); Serial No. 092242. A Bobcat FastCat Pro 20 hp Zero-turn Mower.  A Cyclone Race Leaf Collection System, A 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Pick-up with 114,000 miles with a front hydraulic snow plow. A Powerhouse 8000 watt Generator, Two-wheel tilt bed trailer, tool chest, DeWalt and other electric and power garden tools.  Lawn roller and a backpack blower. There will undoubtedly be a group of household items to be sold; watch for updates.

A 10% buyers premium charged on all items sold.

Please note we will also be offering this excellent home and property situated on 10 acres.  See other listing on our website for additional information.

Selling this excellent rural property with manufactured home containing over 1800 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, laundry, attached 2 car garage, 24 x 32 pole barn, car port, all situated on nearly 10 acres of land with a paved driveway. The property is in meticulously cared-for condition with nearly every aspect having been updated.  Make sure to take time to come and view this exceptionally nice property.  

Open houses: Sunday, August 11th and 18th from 1:00 - 2:30 each day.

Some of the updates that the owners have completed include new windows, a separate utility room to accommodate the furnace and mechanicals, new metal roof, new interior doors, blinds, carpets, countertops, gas and electric fireplaces, well pump, septic and dry wells and more.

A good and diversified auction including farm equipment, lawn and garden tools, antiques and collectibles, including a sizable collection of antique Flow Blue China.  An excellent McCormick C-70A (Serial No. ZC07AN3JJE2003755) Diesel Tractor with FWA and L-720 Front End Loader. eXmark Laser Zxs Zero Turn Mower. A Woods PTO Cadet 60 Rotary Mower, Rhino Batwing Mower Model #SE10-4. PTO Manure Spreader, a group of Equestrian Jumping Stands, a GMC Yukon XL (needs work). Werner Extension Ladder, Generac Generator, Stihl Chain Saw, quantity of lumber, group of older baled straw, an Old Town aluminum canoe, horse saddles and stands, horse boots, tack and riding miscellaneous, other related horse items.  A Toro Snowblower, barn and lawn and garden items, wooden fence posts and more.  The antique collection includes a Wood Stanley Waterford Wood Cook Stove, oak hall tree, a set of US Night Vision Goggles.  The collection of Flow Blue includes over 100 pieces of various patterns (including Amoy), and use pieces with platters, pitchers, plates, bowls, tea pots.  Antique trunk, "Gone with the Wind" Lamps, Flat Screen TV, Oak furniture, including stacked bookcase, combination bookcase and secretary, two very good reverse painted lamps including a Moe Bridges and a Pittsburgh example, Marble-top Parlor Table, Cloisonné, some motor cycle apparel, and much more from this multi-generational property.  Also a good Gun safe, (see picture)

10% buyers premium charged on all items sold.

JD Tractor, JD Gator & Equipment- John Deere 955 Tractor with JD 70 loader and 60” mower deck, PIN #LV0955E300658, hour meter shows 1,235 hours.  2012 John Deere 855D 4x4 XUV Gator, PIN #1M0855DSACM044811, hour meter shows 2,413 hours. Kin Kutter II TG-60-Y 5’ 3pt rototiller, SN-900066229, King Kutter 3pt CV-1C-Y one row “C” tine Cultivator, 3pt bush hog, yard tools, fertilizer spreader, fuel tank. Tools & Shop Equipment - Homelite 4400 generator, Coleman Powermate 5000 generator, 12volt winch,  Craftsman 2000 PSI gas power washer, Task master 1850 PSI power washer, snowblower, Campbell Hausfeld 6hp upright air compressor,  US General, Snap-on, and Craftsman stacking toolboxes, Stihl MS 180 C chainsaw, a large quantity of hand tools, Craftsman router with table, 12”  Craftsman bandsaw, Craftsman table saw, Central Machinery 14” x 40” Wood lathe, Craftsman 15” floor model drill press, bench grinder, Delta scroll saw Disc and belt sanders,  log chains, Metal band saws, nut & bolt bin, organizers, fiberglass and aluminum step ladder, Lumber, drill and router bits. Fishing and Hunting items. Household & Misc. – Nice Frigidaire upright freezer with digital readout, 7’ church pew, copper boiler, Firestone bicycle, Large wood bowl, mantle clock, Nice 3pc bedroom set, office chair, school desk, drop leaf table Christmas decorations, Victrola VV-X floor model phonograph, two Ross ladies bicycles, Pedestal sump pump(new), Brinkmann gad grill, garden cart,  Nice wood carving with bears and fish, wrought iron patio, park bench, Large cast iron kettle,, etc. A 10% buyer's premium will be charged on all personal property being sold.

Additional Items:

Antiques:
Wood Rockers, Dresser with mirror, Beautiful 1800’s cane accordion rocker, full size metal doll
bed w/ all original bedding, large copper kettles, Christmas decorations, complete set Carv-Kraft
White Rose Blue China by Harker, red glass decanter set, children’s toys and games

Collectibles:
LOTS of John Deere! Star Wars, Disney, marbles, lead banks, tin tops. Good condition
lunchboxes incl. CrackerJack w/ Thermos, Traveler Dome, excellent Hanna Barbera w/ Thermos
and more. Large Lighthouse collection w/a variety of items. Children’s and doll dishware incl.
blue Shirley Temple and Charlie McCarthy spoons. Desirable tin toys, excellent condition
American Flyer train set in boxes w/ track. Kellogg/Post advertising, set of 1910-1912 Women’s
World Magazines intact w/ advertising, sheet music 20’-40’s, crocks, t-pots, bear collectibles.
Large quantity of generational costume jewelry from 30’s to present.
Nice Framus Banjo w/ Stand and Music
Pocket knife collection, several sets of deer antlers.

CVA 50 cal Muzzleloader w/ Scope
Ammo incl. 12ga steel shot and buckshot, 12ga slugs and shells, turkey loads, 20ga shells, 30-6,
223, 38, 9MM, 38/57, 22-250, and 2000 rounds of 22 shells

Furniture:
Nice large oak roll-top desk, oak desk chair, upholstered chairs, lift chair, oak upholstered glider
(?) loveseat, dining table, and chairs, china hutch, lamps

Machinist boxes and tools

More pictures posted on 6-26-24

Selling this rural property situated on 24 acres of land with a one story smaller home (832 square feet), 2 bedrooms & one bath, and basement.  The property includes 24 acres, pond, woods, pasture and low ground.  There is a large 48x32 pole barn, and two other outbuildings with one functioning as a garage.  Close to town and main highways the property offers a lot of possibilities.  No buyer's premium will be charged on the real estate.

A very good recreational property with a nice pond, hay field, wild areas, and Quaker Brook crossing the same.  

Open Houses - Monday July 29th from 4:00 - 5:30 P.M., and Sunday August 4th from 1-2:30 P.M.

More pictures posted on July 28th

We presently are accepting consignments, collections, and estate accumulations of modern and antique long and handguns of all types. Whether you have one piece, or an entire collection, feel free to contact us. Our recent gun sales have generated over $2,000,000.00 selling to full-house crowds who have attended from all over Michigan, as well as adjoining states and offsite participation. There is also a strong market for swords, civil war memorabilia, Winchester and Marbles collectibles, and Indian articles. We also liquidated over $100,000.00 of ammunition, reloading supplies, bows and other related items from the Wilding Harris Estate.  A 10% buyer's premium will be charged on all personal property being sold.

Stanton’s offer free pickups available for collections throughout Michigan, adjoining states and around the country. CALL Steven E. Stanton (517) 331-8150, Email - stevenEstanton@gmail.com, TO GET YOUR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS EVENT.

7-19 Catalog posted under documents.

Photos will be posted on Wednesday, 7-24 

An excellent auction including a John Deere 625-I Gator, John Deere X-700 Ultimate Riding Mower, a vintage Evinrude Skeeter Snowmobile, an excellent group of woodworking equipment, engine hoist, dust collection system, band saw, sanders, lathe, cut-off saws, lawn equipment, drill press, acetylene and arc welders, compressors, tool boxes, like-new log splitter, tandem axle dump trailer, and tandem axle trailer.  A Sea Nymph V Series Fishing Boat with Johnson 15 HP Outboard. Two excellent 3-point PTO Wood Chippers including a Wood Maxx WM-8H.  Agri-fab Leaf Collection Unit, some farm equipment including rotary mower, 3.7' sickle mower, rotary mower, 3-point post hole digger and lots more.  Everything is clean, cared for, and ready to use.  A 10% buyer's premium will be charged on all personal property being sold.

The diesel fuel tank and toboggan that were pictured will not be in the sale.

Having sold our home, we will sell all of the following, including tractors, tools, collectibles, equipment and more. Farmall 706 Gas Tractor with WF and 3- PT, Farmall M with WF and 3-PT; excellent restored with new rubber. Farmall 200 with WF. Equipment, including wheel disc, rotary mower, running gear and field cultivator.  Delta Portable Saw, Woodworking Equipment, antique farm tools, Coleman BBQ Grill, pressure washer, corn sheller, generator, oil bottles, excellent upright 80 gallon air compressor, pot belly heating stove, primitive cupboard, Pyrex and Fire King items, mid-century fireplace, ladders, lumber, chimney cupboard, antique oak Belding Ice Box, 1946 Ford Truck with Flat Head Engine, 4-bottom plow and lots more.

A 10% buyers premium will be added charged on all items.

1966 Chrysler Newport Antique Car,  John Deere and Simplicity Snow Blowers, Honda Four Trax 300 ATV, Mirrocraft Aluminum Fishing Boat with trailer and Johnson Motor, 15' aluminum canoe, Simplicity Riding Lawn & Garden Tractor with 22 hp engine,  3-point plow and scraper blade, farm items, tools, collectibles, home furnishings, oak furniture (round oak table, combination bookcase secretary, commodes). Sewing machines, linens, victorian beds, a nice group of Roseville and various pottery including a Hull Bowknot Vase.

10% buyers premium on all items sold.

A diversified auction including trailers, equipment, antiques, collectibles, tools, guns, ammunition.  Also included is a John Deere 1020 Tractor; not running, Featherlite Aluminum Single Axle Trailer, Rotary Mower, Farm Wagon, quantity of steel beams, excellent, 3-point Hopper Spreader, Double Snowmobile Trailer, Forge Pocket Watches, very good automobile engine. Power and hand tools, acetylene welder, chain saws, oil lamps, tool chests, power ice auger, outboard motor, crocks, jugs, deer mounts, snow shoes, lots more.   Nearly 175 pictures posted.  

10% buyers premium charged on all items sold.