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Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time:11 am
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Jay D, Nicewonder Estate Absolute Auction
Saturday July 19th 11:00 am Preview 10:00am
17046 Fairground Dr,
Abingdon, Va.24210

Mr. Nicewonder was a pillar of the Appalachian Highlands region. He and his wife Lorraine collected very fine antiques, art, upscale furniture and much more.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for collectors, decorators, homeowners, and commercial offices to buy fine items that rarely reach the market.
Be at the auction for an exciting day. We will have a moving crew onsite for the use of the public.

Partial listing- paint-decorated breakfront, collection of rose medallion porcelain, little girl in bonnet bronze, pedestal for bronze, needlepoint contemporary rug, set of Blue Ridge dishes, pair of gold gilded Chippendale mirrors, pair demilune inlaid banquet ends, set of 4 matching miniature oil paintings, camelback sofa, starving artist painting above sofa, Chippendale sofa, assorted crystal and porcelain lamps, pair of Pembroke tables, 20th century coffee table, pair matching Queen Anne wingback chairs, ewe wood 3-drawer commode table, occasional British side table, brass fireplace accessories, gold leaf mirror above console table, various cushions and bric-a-brac, assorted pewter on mantel in basement, various small kitchen appliances, Bombay 20th century inlaid secretary, Chippendale wingback chair (pale yellow), 20th century oil painting of fishing village, flamed blue contemporary sofa, Italian ruins painting, large black lacquer oriental screen, pair of garden seats, Brookdale china, King Edward crystal, bridal veil crystal, Famille rose center bowl, collection of Blue Ridge pottery in corner cupboard kitchen, various pieces of hand-painted china and cut glass, French chest and mirror in Mark's bedroom, French commode, round liquor table, oversized boudoir chair, Chippendale upholstery bench, Sheridan sideboard, dining room breakfront, set of dining room Chippendale chairs, collection of antique leather books, Italian ruins oil painting, English mahogany bureau, breakfast table w/ six chairs, breakfast room sideboard, breakfast room gold leaf ornate mirror, English drop-leaf dining table, various occasional chairs, provincial coffee table, Sheridan dining room sideboard, pair of front porch white rockers, pair of patio urns, group of patio furniture, white deacon's bench, pair of matching gold leaf eagle mirrors, assorted bric-a-brac on library shelves, 1940's mahogany poster bedroom suit, pair of French twin beds, king size poster bed w/ side tables, 1970's library table w/ chairs, bedroom chaise lounge, Southwest Virginia oil painting, mid-20th century mahogany high-boy, assorted chests, exercise equipment, various sets of decorative candelabras, assorted group of contemporary Chinese and Indian carpets, Renoir pseudo painting, assorted boxes of china and crystal , assorted vintage liquor bottles and barware, two boudoir chairs, French commode chest, various prints, umbrella stand w/ umbrellas, two fire-side coal buckets, Sheridan loveseat, floral contemporary sofa, single 1970's bedroom dresser, white wicker library table, Southwest Virginia bridge painting, various box lots of modern books, box of copper kitchen molds, kitchen pots and pans (etc.), 3 oyster plates, Cash family pottery, antique dresser set on mahogany vanity, 4 bar stools, 3 leg plant stand, serving cart, glass candlesticks and clock, oak kitchen clock, 4 Bohemian wine glasses, one drawer stand, marsh painting in gold frame, Anton Weigg painting ,upscale used furniture in basement,8 Fauteuil chairs, hanging corner cupboard with whatnots, English six drawer chest with mirror, kitchen items and various estate box lots.

Terms of Sale: Cash or good check. 10% Buyers fee, Va. sales tax.

Kimball M. Sterling Auctioneer VAAR # 1556
423-773-4073 Phone and text.
Kimballsterling@earthlink.net



ADVANCE NOTICE
Time:5:00
Sterling Sister First Monday Auction
Box Lots 5:00- Main Sale 6:00'- open 4:00

The first Monday the girls have a general auction which includes general small estates
And much more. There listing and photos appear a few
Days before the auction on Sterling Sisters Facebook.
You never know what you might find. No buyers fee on this
Sale. Cash or check. A 4% fee is charged on credit
And debt cards. Come by and take a look.
If you wish to sell in one of these auctions call
Elizabeth or Emma Sterling at the following two
Numbers. 423 833 1278 or 423 773 4071.

First Monday of each Month. See you there!



ADVANCE NOTICE
Time:TBA
One piece or an entire collection of outsider or folk-art for future
auctions.
Please give us a call 423 773 4073 and email us kimballsterling@earthlink.net
if you have items to sell.



ADVANCE NOTICE
Time:
We are now accepting African American items for a future auction. Toys, paperwork, books, political , historical, musical, slavery,civil war, advertising, quilts, art, canes, and most anything related to this field.
Please contact us at kimballsterling@eathlink.net if you have items to consign



ADVANCE NOTICE
Time:Anytime
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We are in the tent rental business and have been for about 15 years here in Johnson City, We service a pretty wide area. Our sizes go from 20 x 20 to 40 by 80. Most of our tents are made by Eureka. We rent to business's, church's,Johsnon City Country Club, The Range. Lowes of johnson City, Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce, Covered bridge Festival, Girls Inc. of Johnson City, fireworks stands, Walmarts, TNT Fireworks, weddings, partys, and much more. We do not charge estra for delivery or set-up

Our tents can come with sides or without sides. We do keep a few tables also to rent but not many. We do mostly tents. You can see out tents setup at most of the Walmarts in SW Va during the Fourth of July. We have done those tents for about 8 years. All of our tents are up to fire code and most are pole tents. all of our tents are clean.

Give us an email or a call for a price. Our tents are high peeked and we also have some Capris (Looks like a big geometric butterfly has landed). Take a look at the Eureka Tents web site and you will see most of what we have. Wedding tents, party Tents,

Trade works as good as cash. Give us a chance to quote you.
Kimball M. Sterling Inc.
125 West Market St.
Johnson City, Tennessee 37604
kimballsterling@earthlink.net

423-773-4073



ADVANCE NOTICE
Time:TBA
Accepting Jewelry, Coin Collections, Silver and Gold Coins for upcoming Auction.

One piece or a complete estate. Call for a free evaluation

Please email us at kimballsterling@earthlink.net or by phone 423-928-1471



Date: Tuesday, November 30, 1999
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Ask for our special rate for Sterling Auct Aution. This is a very nice hotel and very close to
the auction gallery. Nice people ,good food, and quality rooms and service.
Here is a link:
http://www.carnegiehotel.com/


Contact Information

Carnegie Hotel & Spa
1216 W. State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37604

Toll-free reservations: 866.757.8277
Tel. 423.979.6400
Fax. 423.979.6424

E-mail: info@carnegiehotel.com






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