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Historic Lexington, MO Luxury Furnishings Auction - Ends 4/9

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Internet-only (timed) auction

By:

Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.

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At:

766 Highland Ave., Lexington, Missouri, 64067. USA. tel: 816-781-1134

Started:
15th Feb, 2017
Ended: 9th Apr, 2017
View: Missouri Auctions
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A rare opportunity to buy quality timeless design pieces with decorator detailing at auction. This pre-Civil War home is packed with hand-picked treasures in a range of classic styles.The centerpiece of the home, a 30 lamp Austrian crystal chandelier is held above a lacquered brass Hollywood Regency style Mastercraft dining table with seating for 12. Filling out the rest of the room is a custom-made hand carved oversize Baker mirror and marble topped oak console, Capodimonte multi-figural porcelain, marble Hermes bust on pedestal, and Bohemian glassware.The sitting room features matching marble topped Louis XV style commodes with brass figural detailing. A French Empire style chair with carved swan side arms sits next to the marble topped inlaid tea table. The down-filled French Empire dragon style settee finished in silk with matching pillows faces the Wm. Knabe & Co baby grand piano. Looking over the entire room is a breathtaking oversized etched Venetian mirror.Remarkable eclectic pieces which have been meticulously cared for are found throughout the home. Finishing touches include Gorham & Sheridan silver plate, original oil paintings, pairs of richly upholstered armchairs, incredible oversized Oriental carpets, Limoges serving pieces, Asian and Fitz & Floyd ceramics and gilded candelabras. Tucked away is an October 12, 1861 edition of Harpers Weekly which features etchings of the battle of Lexington, a collection of Patience Brewster ornaments & accessories, china, flatware, linens, and so much more.