Running Lights for Your Ship, or The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Visit the home of (Ret.) Lt. Col. James Dale Sirockman (1931-2014) this weekend for everything nautical: two large vintage ship port and starboard running lights, one painted red, the other green; vintage Lilley & Reynolds (London) ship’s brass binnacle compass; magnetic pilot’s standby compass; four pairs binoculars; and barometers. Military Medals, men’s jewelry; old wooden professional tripod, Manon tripod; Cram standing globe. Smoking collectibles include large matchbook collection; Zippo lighters et al; pipe holder; and vintage ashtrays. Men’s clothing, shoes and baseball caps; Strategic Air Command hard hat; 20 Playboy magazines, dating from 1978-92. Telescopes include Meade land & sky with USB camera; Meade ETX-70AT; Galileo DB-80CC reflector; and Vivtar refractor with tripod. On the domestic side, Smithsonian rock tumbler; Daisy .177 cal. “Eagle” BB/pellet gun; brass balance scales w/marble base; mantle clock et al; original art, 1980 “Saturday Morning” serigraph by Austinite Teresa Farr, prints by William Duryea (1911-1986), vintage Air Force prints et al; 1940s handmade American “Fan” quilt; Waterford, amberina, ruby red and other glass and crystal; Noritake “Casablanca” dishes, Reed & Barton stainless flatware, Kirkland Signature cookware. address, 78735; Fri.-Sat., 10am-3pm; Sun., 10am-1pm.
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Texas Artist in North Austin
Antiques: reupholstered settee; chairs with embroidered seats; dresser, tea cart, Duncan Phyfe mahogany table with three leaves and table pad; reupholstered chair and matching ottoman; chest of drawers; Serpentine dresser; Windsor chairs, small and large; Queen Anne upholstered chairs; marble-top table; floor lamp; fireplace screen; several wool rugs. Small grandfather clock; king-sized bed; four Pottery Barn slipper chairs with slipcovers. Glass and crystal: Wedgwood “Jefferson Vine” complete service for four (plus a few extras); Cottura; Filli Mari; and crystal wine glasses and flutes. Womens clothing, linens, books, office equipment; and electronics fill this home. Also, many outdoor leisure items such as a fire pit, outdoor chairs. Cash, Paypal, and credit cards with ID are accepted. address, 78727; Fri.-Sat., 10am-3pm; Sun., 11am-3pm.
The Cat Hollow Estate of Joanne Guasto
This unique home is nestled in the Round Rock subdivision of Cat Hollow. The home will also be for sale. The entire contents of the home, including the appliances, are available. Offered for sale: an collection of solid oak Black Hawk bedroom furniture, including a solid oak queen-size bed with hidden drawers underneath and a huge display headboard; a Temperpedic mattress; large dresser and gentleman’s chest (large oak compartment desk with matching chair); black leather sofa and love seat; large oak entertainment center; many Rattan tables; oak curio cabinet; garden patio table and large selection of outdoor metal décor; two round oak tables as well as other solid oak occasional tables. Kitchen essentials by Pampered Chef, Calphalon, Pyrex, Corning Ware. Mikasa china set; large selection of Tribal décor; elephant, zebra, lion, giraffe, and leopard collection; large selection of animal print décor items; large selection of jewelry including sterling, 14kt gold and costume. Ladies attire in small sizes Liz Claiborne, Lord and Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus. Numbers will be available at 8:30am. Credit cards for purchases of over $50 are accepted. address, 78681, Round Rock; Fri.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sun., 10am-4pm.
This article appears in December 5 • 2014.