FRIDAY THRU MONDAY, April 9, 10,11 & 12, 1999

FRIDAY THRU MONDAY, April 9, 10,11 & 12, 1999 "The most fabulous estate l have ever seen" —Gene Finz, 19 year veteran Auctioneer FRIDAY & SATURDAY: From 10 AM to 7 PM SUNDAY: From Noon to 7 PM MON D AY is ‘Clean up/Give-away-day', where »e all but give away everything left! F TO 111 10 AM till COnClllSlOfl -Preview one hour prior to each sessionReal Estate will be offered Saturday at 2 pm Jaguar, Sunday at 2 pm. All other lots randomly, by request. A you-name-the-price' auction! To be offered on reserve, this history-filled 1800s estate, nestled in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, the Timberlake House. Near Winchester, Virginia, and just 50 minutes Irom Dulles, it boasts a unique history all its own: The oldest part of this house, the log room, is believed to be the main structure of Mary Littler's Tavern - visited by the officers ol General Braddock’s army in May 1755 General Braddock, on his way to death in the French & Indian Wars, was accompanied by George Washington alter meeting with Ben franklin in Frederick Maryland Visitors and previous owners bandy delightful ghost stories. Over 6,500 square feet of luxuriously restored living space leatures 13 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 working fireplaces, country kitchen, den with beam ceilings, loft, wet bar and wood-burning stove, in-law suite, library laundry room, huge attic and over 16 acres of lush, fenced pasture The property includes a 3/< acre stocked pond, a two-story pre-Civil War hay barn, corrals, paddocks, a 1,000+ square foot shop/garage, pool, hot tub, decks, patio and large oak trees in a park-like setting. It would make an excellent Bed & Breakfast, horse farm or gentleman’s farm. It will be offered to the high bidder Saturday atthe stroke ol 2 PM Suggested opening bid, $350,000. For information on or a sneak preview of this magnificent piece of pre-Civil War history , contact Brian McConnell, ow ner, at 703/314-4012. Also to be offered by the piece to the high bidder, an unbelievable collection of Home & Office Furnishings and Collectibles on the style of every imaginable period* A 1984 Jaguar XJ6 Sedan, midnight blue, power sunroof, saddle leather interior, all power, babied! • Fully restored 'Nickelodeon' - an entire automated orchestra inside a piano case - dressed with stained glass! « A breathtaking collection of Oriental & Persian Rugs • Art Glass & Porcelains inscribed "Lalique", "Tiffany", "GalleV'Wedgewood", "Limoge", "Capodimonte”, Roseville . Majolica'', "Meissen" ‘Clear and Coloured-cut-to-clear Crystal, Cloisonne, Staffordshire, Flow Blue, Blue Willow, Carnival Glass and more • Hand stitched Quilts ♦ Private collection. Gold and Silver Coins including some 200 year old coins rescued from Sunken Sailing Ships‘Collection, original Cartoon Cells* Leaded, Stained Glass, Art Glass & C rystal Lamps after 1 iffany. Galle. Capodimonte, others - many signed! ‘A veritable museum of Oil Paintings & Prints‘Five 25c Slot Machines, recently out of Casinos* Bronze Sculptures & Statuary after all the masters including several one of a kind and life size pieces, including a rare life size 'Cowboy' inscribed 'Frederic Remington'. Many to be sold w ith written appraisals • Several rare, signed, outdoor fountains • Good collection. Clocks ♦ Native American Indian Jewelry and Kachina Dolls • Contemporary, Art Nouveau & Art Deco style Jewelry (Emeralds, Diamonds. Rubies, etc.) & Watches • Raw, precious stones including a museum quality 5,000+ carat Ruby ♦ Several pieces of ornately engraved Scrimshaw • Superior collection of impeccably detailed reproduction Civil War, Napoleonic & Samurai style Knives & Swords* Unique collection Goose Eggs hand decorated in 24K Gold • Rare and unusual collectibles including Signed Tea Sets, Hat Pins/Hat Pin Holders, Snuff Bottles, Perfume Bottles, Paper Weights, Dolls & Doll furniture! • Diverse collection 2c & 3c US Stamps * Hollywood collectibles featuring Elvis, The Beatles, Sinatra and Movie & TV Scripts • And too much more to list! * Attend this once in a lifetime event and enjoy the auction action amid the breathtaking panoramas of this picture book setting* News media may be present. First A union ? Don't be intimidated'. Some items will sellfor S5, some for SS,000. This Auction has something for everyone and YOU name the price!! DIRECTIONS: (From Washington DC metro area, take Virginia state highway 7 to Winchester, VA and go north on 1-81 for 5.7 miles). From 1-81 north of Winchester, take Exit 321 (C lear Brook/Brucetovvn exit) and go east (towards the Mobil station) on Hopewell Rd for 2/10 of a mile until the road dead ends. Turn left on US Hwy 11 (Martinsburg Pike) tor I very tiny block (100 ) and take an immediate right onto Brucetown Rd. Go 1.6 miles. The Timberlake House is the white farmhouse on the right. Follow AUCTION Signs FAX YOURSELF A BROCHURE NOW: 800/2BIDFAX auction #4950 or from www.AuctionAmericaSW.com TERMS Mastercard, Visa, Discover. American Express, Personal or Business Check Standard 15 75% buyer's premium 5.75% DISCOUNT for cash/check Local national delivery arranged Bidders on real estate shall be required to post an earnest money deposit of $5,000, w ith closing within 45 days of acceptance of high bid Real estate to be offered "on reserve" (seller may accept or decline the high bid) and is subject to prior sale by private treaty Personalty not necessarily from the Timberlake House Sessions may end earlier than advertised times. Another mega-estate Auction by Auction America, Southwest, LLC, specializing in estates of $200,000.00+ Gene J. Finz, Real Estate Broker/Auctioneer since 1981, VA Lic#2907-0026666 Brochure Faxback Service: 800/224-3329 item #4950 540/545-8500 ♦ 800/803-1000 ♦ www.AuctionAmericaSW.com ©Copyright 1999, Auction America,.Soutwest, LLC All rights reserved.