Estate Sale Roundup: April 4-6

The possessions of some unique people wait us this week – artists and antique dealers, from small homes and large.

The Extraordinary Miss Emma Cordially Invites You To Attend
This living estate sale is for a fun and gracious lady who has many passions, including entertaining with style – and many things to show for it. Emma's power suit collection! Beautiful vintage costume jewelry, as well as 100+ hats (!); vintage clothing and handbag collection; Mid-century, French style, and other antique furnishings. Collections of vintage art and decor, serving and entertaining ware, bar ware, and patio sets; antique and vintage quilts, lots of linens; vintage LP and 45's. Miss Emma just wants to have fun. The pleasure of your company is requested. Cash, Debit and credit cards, no cash. 1905 Terry Ln., Georgetown, 78628; Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 9am-3pm.

J. Fox Estate Liquidation
This sale is at the home of an avid collector of art, who saved everything, and who traveled the world, living in Spain and Japan before moving to Austin. She lived in the house from 1971-2013. Please consider handmade, traditional Alaskan dolls; bone and wood Alaskan carvings; Asian bric–à–brac; Vases from all over the world; framed artwork: oils, water colors, photography; cat–themed items throughtout collection (e.g. figurines, pillows, trivets, books, etc.); Sculpture: figurative and surreal, ceramic and assemblage; B&G Denmark: china, figurines, plates; Royal Doulton: dog figurines, Sam Weller; Royal Copenhagen figurines; vintage Hummel; Rosenthal crystal, china, and figurines; boxes: wooden, ceramic, glass, leather, and woven; collection of hand-thrown pots and vases; Candlesticks of all shapes, sizes, and colors, of wood, glass, metal,  and ceramic; Southern Blue Ridge Pottery plates; a huge nativity collection, including Goebel; great vintage Christmas tree and all the trimmings; silver plate tea/coffee set, trays, bowls, sterling candleholders; entire room of books; many vintage books and magazines; first edition books, some signed; Singer sewing machine, circa 1950, in cabinet with attachments and original manual; fabric; Quilt pieces; yarn and and knitting needles; vintage lace and lace collars; Three-drawer and five-drawer dressers; early American-style sofa and upholstered swivel rocker; upright piano and bench; antique rockers; small drop leaf table; antique high chair. Children discouraged; Cash, credit and debit cards accepted on purchases greater than $100. 7215 Geneva Drive, 78723; Fri., 9am to 4pm; Sat., 8am to 4pm; Sun., 11am to 4pm.

Michael Frary Estate Sale
Michael Frary was a widely celebrated Texas modernist painter and Professor Emeritus of Art at University of Texas, where he taught for thirty years and served on the athletic committee. His wife, Peggy Frary, was honored as a Yellow Rose of Texas by Governor Rick Perry. She was previously married to Christy Matthewson Jr., the son of Hall of Fame baseball legend, Christy Matthewson (New York Giants). Some of the items in the house are from the Matthewson family. Here you'll find original Frary art (watercolors, acrylics, Frary prints); baby grand piano from Matthewson family; fine china; Mrs. Frary's heirlooms from London, where she was from originally; bedroom, living room, dining room, antiques, office, patio, library, studio furniture; tools & tool boxes (JOBOX and Knaack Jobmaster); art supplies; kitchen items; refrigerator and stove. Beds: 1 working hospital bed; 2 tempur-pedic twin beds that raise the feet/head up and down as well as massage. Name brand/designer/vintage purses and women's clothing (belts, scarves, coats, robes, shawls, traditional Mexican dresses); silver plated items; records, and hundreds of books. Cash and credit cards are accepted. 3409 Spanish Oak Dr., 78731; Fri.-Sat., 9am to 3pm; Sun., 9am to 3pm.

South Austin Estate Sale
This sale is set in a small home full of unusual treasures including antique Persian rugs; antique ivory carvings; antique medallions from the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896; a six-sided pickle bottle; stamps from 1890-1960; and enormous copper syrup kettles. More specifically you'll find: antique carved ivory elephants; antique carved ivory snuff bottles; antique carved horn figurines; five antique Persian rugs, possibly circa early 1800's; vintage binoculars; small stamp book ranging from 1890-1960; 1950's First Day Issuance envelopes; 26" and 24" copper syrup kettles; military patches; Boy Scouts of America patches; mid-century pocket telescope; belt buckle collection; Dick Tracey two-way wrist radio set; six-sided cathedral pickle bottle; 1960's ell-skin handbag; vintage ladies' gloves; early 1900's curio cabinet; matching night stands; Spanish-style dresser with mirror; Tudor silverplate flatware; Blenko vase; kitchenware and cookware; Necchi portable sewing machine; Brother portable sewing machine; Elgin Rotary sewing machine; antique side tables; Seth Thomas mantle clock; several easels and frames, especially large ones; colored decorative glassware. Debit/credit, checks, cash accepted 2111 Wilma Rudolph Rd, 78748. Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 9am-4pm.

Gypsy Junk Lady in Round Rock
Several pieces of barnwood furniture; burnt-orange love seat; sectional and one other sofa; computer desk, complete Dell computer, two printers. 5x8 rugs; old trunk; antique dry sink; Peter Rabbit collection; cross collection; antique small desk; several antique school chairs; old piano bench; several working TV's; old sewing machine and old machine base converted to a table; vintage portable Singer sewing machine; bookshelves; antique wardrobe chest; antique piano stool; vintage hats and gloves; vintage decor, such as lamps, Roseville & Hull pottery including two sets of bookends; Dreamcicle collection; Willow Tree collection; Precious Moments collection; washer and dryer, refrigerator, microwave; round dining table with four chairs; dinette table; occasional chairs; king-sized oak bed; night stands; doll collection; lots of old interesting toys; jewelry-making supplies and finished stone jewelry. Enough supplies to start you own beading creations; other costume jewelry; sewing notions and lots of fabric suitable for quilting. Lovely quilts, French Provencial bookcase/desk; storage components; hundreds of books; many DVDs; two-drawer file cabinet; quilt racks; ladies shoes sized 7-71/2 and lots of names such as Cole Hahn, Sarto, Bear Traps, Brighton, and others. Several pair of cowboy boots, gently worn; ladies western hats; lots of great ladies vintage and like-new clothing; fifty dress jackets, slacks, suits, dresses, skirts, tops, belts, and handbags also including designer brands. Christmas and other holiday decor; lovely framed art including Pena; treadmill and exercise bike; punch bowls; miter saw; hand tools; sander; storage containers, shelving and work desks; decorative florals; housewares; linens including chenille; yard decor, patio set, more than twenty leather jackets and coats. No credit cards, local checks with ID, or cash accepted. 1908 Surrey Dr., 78664; Fri., 10am-3pm, Sat., 9am-2pm.

April Two-Day Estate Auction
The things belonging to Don Yarton, a celebrated antiques dealer, are here for your perusal. The sale of designer handbags, wrought-iron lighting, and fine art will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Day two features a collection of Italian antiques and home furnishings; Oriental art and collectibles; sterling silver, including a large quantity of Reed & Barton Francis I; fine art; fine jewelry . 8414 Anderson Mill Rd., 78729; Preview: Fri., 10am - 5pm, on sale days at 8:00am. Auctions at 10am, Sat.- Sun.