Vintage Prairie Auctions

29/05/2018

As hard as it is for me to utter the words, I must. It's not *all* about antique wood furniture. (I know, I can't believe I said it either).

Sometimes, it's about cookware and dishes and Pyrex!

Quality cook are is another timeless investment. This estate includes a collection of All-clad cookware (see photo), a Faberware electric skillet, vintage WearEver, and more.

I have an ENTIRE table devoted to Pyrex of many varieties! (Much more than pictured.)

And back to the wood furniture...the other picture features an 8-foot 6-inch long table! It kinda goes on forever. I think it would make a great bench for an entry hallway.

28/05/2018

Story Time (with Relevance):

A good friend of mine moved his 20-something daughter into an apartment as she starts her post-college career. He mentioned that he'd be shopping for furniture next, and I pointed out that my next sale (June 1, 2, and 3, 2018) is full of awesome serviceable furniture! He said (and I quote), "Yeah, but I think your furniture is a little *old* for my daughter." With as much chagrin as I could muster, I shot back, "There's a *reason* it's OLD. It lasts FOREVER!"

It's true, isn't it? For those of us who own antique furniture, we treasure it; we adore it; we care for it; we move it from home to home, career to career. And, it serves us dependably, decade after decade, with character and appeal.

Join me on June 1, 2, and 3, 2018 at 202 South Pennsylvania in Howard Kansas and find your newest *old* treasure. Serviceable dressers (these guys don't just belong in the bedroom anymore!); solid wood bedroom sets; buffets; tables; chairs; marble and walnut; oak; maple; all beautiful AND functional!

Scroll through the photos in the attached link for a sample of what you'll find!

https://estatesales.org/estate-sales/ks/howard/67349/miller-family-estate-sale-howard-1516315

View photos, items for sale, dates and address for this estate sale in Howard, KS. Starts Fri. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM US/Central

14/05/2018

View photos, items for sale, dates and address for this estate sale in Howard, KS. Starts Fri. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM US/Central

20/03/2017

Happy First Day of Spring! A glorious day it is!

Thank you to everyone who visited our Estate Sale in downtown Eureka. We were happy to see you all, and I hope we made a lot of folks happy! I know we had a lot of fun visiting with folks, and bargaining with folks, and watching folks load up and go away smiling! (By the way, that tall guy who helped so many of you load up....he's my son. I hope he treated you all well. :) )

So many of you asked about items that do not sell in the on-site sale, and I want to make sure everyone knows what happens next. We will take most of the items and sell them online. There are specialty markets for most items, and I tap into them. It takes a little longer, but we are able to maximize sales that way.

My objective at Vintage Prairie Auctions is to earn the most dollar for my sellers.

And, if you are interested in selling items you've accumulated, here are some ideas:
Vintage Sewing patterns (pre-1980, preferably pre-1970)
Metal Advertising Signs (authentic)
Historic documents (authentic)
Antique Books
Antique Jewelry
Vintage Toys (metal trucks, metal toy sets, etc.)
And much more...

Let us know if you'd like any help selling items online. And we'll let you know when we're ready for another sale! Our location at 111 North Main in Eureka will make us easy to find! Make sure you "like" our FB page so you'll get future notices.

Have a great day!

15/03/2017

Fabric!!!!! Fabric!!! Fabric!!! Estate sale friday-saturday-sunday, March 17-19. Eureka, Kansas. Starts at 9 am each day. 111 North Main.

14/03/2017

For those of you who asked about bunnies, here are some photos to ponder in anticipation of our estate this weekend. Visit Vintage Prairie Auctions page to learn more.

14/03/2017

For those of you who are curious about the dolls at my estate this weekend, here are some photos. Im not a doll expert, but you can see Sonny and Cher, Donny Osmond, Dolly Parton, a Pl***oy Barbie, and many others. (Yes, some need some clothes, but summer is coming).

10/03/2017

ESTATE SALE! March 17-18-19 -- 9 a.m. 111 North Main, Eureka, Kansas.
Here's just some of what you'll find:
2 Round tables with chairs, Small dining room hutch, Side Chairs, End Tables, Wooden Podiums, Rods and Staffs, Iron Beds, Canopy Bed with Dresser and Mirror, Wooden Chippy Doors, Vintage Fabrics and Notions (oh how I love fabric!), Frogs, Bunnies, Sunflowers, Dolls, Suitcases, Vintage Lamps, Pitchers, Teapots, Crystal Glassware, Spice of Life Corningware, Fransiscan Wild Rose dinnerware (complete set), Easter, Christmas, Yard Tools, Electric Lawn Mower (nice), Chain Link Fence, 2 Ceiling Fans still in boxes, Wrought Iron Patio Set, Cast Iron Garden Bench, 2 Flower Pots, Coolers, and so much more!

01/03/2017

Upcoming sale! March 17-18-19. Eureka Kansas. Here are some of the items. More photos to come. Click "Like" on Vintage Prairie Auctions page to make sure you get future notices.

24/02/2017

Save the date! Estate sale! March 17-18-19 in Eureka Kansas!

This is a large sale of collectibles from the 1970 and 1980 time period.

Furniture includes:
Bedroom sets (3) including French Provencal canopy bed, dresser, chest of drawers (and matching bed linens and curtains). Photos coming soon.

Antique wooden wardrobe
Telephone chair
Rockers
Small round dining tables and chairs
And more.

Includes large collections of:
Uncut fabric (large amount of yardage) and sewing notions,
Costume jewelry,
Bunny rabbits (handmade, stuffed, ceramic, vintage),
Frogs (handmade, stuffed, ceramic, vintage),
Dolls (Barbies, Cabbage Patch, many other types),
Nautical decor,
Large picture frames (antique, project pieces)
Spice of Life corningware

This is *not* the complete list of sale items. The complete list will be published in a few days along with photos.

Stay tuned for more information.

14/02/2017

I'm sharing this information for a good friend:

Saturday, March 11 will be the 1st scheduled 'Junk in the Trunk' at the Little Barn by the River! Bring whatever you have to re-home! Set up a booth or just open your trunk...Anything goes! $20 per sale spot. Please feel free to share & spread the word! Little Barn by the River is located in Eureka, KS.

Make plans to be there!

12/02/2017

Big News! Our next estate sale has been scheduled!! Mark your calendars for March 17-18-19 in Eureka. I'll be posting photos and information over the next few weeks. Thank you for following along.

In the meantime, check our eBay listings. Search for user Grav-d2.

09/02/2017

Here's the latest addition to the front of the building....a full glass door with an old Salem cigarette advertisement in the middle of the glass! I found the door at an antique store, and it almost fit perfectly! Almost. Which means my son and my best guy had some work to do! Obviously paint is needed, but we'll wait for warmer weather. Of course, I already have the paint picked out! :)

03/02/2017

Think of the projects you can do with these! 6 different suitcases...what a variety! $10 each, or two for $15.

31/01/2017

Natural light is a love of mine! So, when we acquired the building, there was only one window on the east side... limiting all that beautiful morning sun, and limiting my view of the street. (Plus the existing window wasn't all that attractive).

Knowing that windows are expensive, I went on a mission to find what I wanted at auctions or antique stores. My first score was a double hung window that we installed in the north wall where there hadn't been a window. Added light and a view, but my main obsession was still the street facing window on the front. More hunting. And no success, unless you count a retail quote for a new window for $700.

And then one day while poking around through stuff that had been left behind in the building and stored in a very out of the way place, we found "my" window! Old, filthy, and missing one pane, but still, it was perfect!!! And it fit perfectly horizontally. Vertically, we expanded the opening by a foot or so. More light....and much more aesthetic value overall.

So, we achieved what I wanted, and the end product was right under our noses the entire time!

But the window story doesn't stop there!

In the process of installing the larger window, we took off interior paneling between the window and the door opening, and discovered a "new" window that had been hidden from inside and outside view. It measures 20" wide and 88" tall, aligned alongside the door. And here's the best part, it has a twin on the other side of the door! And a transom window above the door!

My photos don't do it all justice, but remember, it is a work in progress. Take a look as you drive down Main Street in Eureka.

30/01/2017

We've been busy discovering previously hidden features at our building in downtown Eureka.

After peeling up the glued-down carpet, we've found what were once beautiful hardwood floors. The glue coverage detracts a bit from the beauty today, but we are optimistic!

The dream for the building's appearance is starting to come together. Stay tuned.

23/01/2017

Good morning!

Vintage Prairie Auctions has been busy and is about to get busier!

In 2016, we purchased a building in downtown Eureka, Kansas, and we've been working hard to improve its appearance. We use the building for storage, staging photos, and shipping. We have a long way to go, but we are determined!

We had some great online sales in 2016. Some items that did *really* well are mid-century items (starburst clocks), Zippo lighter, metal advertising signs, antique books, and metal toys from the 1950s.

In the next few weeks/early spring, we'll be doing a few on-site sales....in Eureka, Howard, and Topeka. Check back frequently for updates and photos.

For now, check out the photo album I just added of hardwood furniture. There are some very nice items here, and I'll be adding more hardware. Additional albums will be added soon.

Thanks for stopping by!
--Vintage Prairie Auctions

23/01/2017

A large collection of nice hardwood furniture. Send me a message if you are interested.

15/01/2017

If you operate a print shop or a bindery shop, or if you know someone who does, you should check out Grav-d2 on eBay.com. There's some very nice equipment and supplies listed there. Cutters, Business card cutter, and more.....

29/02/2016

Good day!

Vintage Prairie Auctions is busy these days, and you might want to follow a little of our activity.

We have several items on eBay, and plan to add more. Our eBay name is grav-d2. Feel free to search for our member name to see what we have to offer.

Thanks! Have a great day!

18/02/2016

Good afternoon, Vintage Prairie Auction Friends! I have a couple of exciting announcements to make.

First, my website is complete and ready for you! You'll find the link on the left side of this page, or you can go directly to vintageprairieauctions.com. Let me know what you think!

Second, Vintage Prairie Auctions has a new sale coming up, and we are stepping up service to our sellers this time. We will be selling online in order to reach a wider audience and maximize sales. This is very exciting....and we will be posting more information here as we develop that process!

Stay tuned....and thank you for following us.

06/11/2015

Another sale!!! If you are partaking in Cattlemen's Day in Eureka this weekend, you must stop by 13th and State Street for the Ruby Foster Estate Sale! Sale starts at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday. There are some really awesome items. Don't miss out on some great finds! See the photos for just a sampling. (Plus it's indoors... Stay warm and shop.)

19/08/2015

Full sale bill for the Monical Estate Sale:
ESTATE SALE
Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29 -- 9:00 AM

The Estate Sale for Mary Lee Monical will be held Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29 at 103 North School in Eureka Kansas. The Estate Sale starts at 9:00 AM on August 28 and continues through 1:00 PM on August 29. At 2:30 PM on August 29, remaining items will be auctioned to the highest bidder. The concept is come early and "buy it now" or wait until the auction to bid for your items.

This is a wonderful collection of household, collectibles, and antiques. All of these items have been well-cared-for and are clean! Many items are one-of-a-kind. Besides the items listed, more items will be included in the sale. Photos can be viewed on Vintage Prairie Auctions page.
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Candlewicking glassware * Atlas Snowglobe * Scotch Decanter Roadster Musicbox (pristine) * Leather Decanter * Antique Vases, handpainted * WWII Memorabilia * Cane Wood Easel * 9 Quilts * Walnut Vanity dresser with marble top and mirror * Full Spindle bed * King Maple bed, Flanders with matching dresser and mirror *Entertainment Center with swivel shelves * Tea Cart * Kitchen table 42” x 54” with 4 upholstered rolling/swivel chairs * Dressers * Swivel rocker (3) * Sofa * Vintage Sofa with fold-down arms (pristine) * Wicker shelf unit * Metal shelves * Many floor and table lamps * Wicker lamps * End tables with tile tops * Coffee table with matching end tables * Vintage TV Trays * Vintage Advertising * Winter Promenade Snowmen and Music Boxes by Demdaco * Carnival glass * Unique Golf Memorabilia * Ardco figurines * Collectible thimbles * Glass animal figurines *Paint by number, framed * Salt and Pepper shakers, various styles and vintages * Dynasty Gallery Glass Paperweights * Large assortment of angels * Large collection of crystal, brass, silver, copper * Handbags *Quilting frames and hoops * Old Sewing machine * Vintage ice buckets * Marble bookends * Bridge playing cards and tally sheets * Mulberry Soup Bowls (4) * Complete set--plates, cups, saucers, bowls, sugar, creamer; Handpainted, made in Calif USA, Sculptured grape Poppytrail * Complete set--plates, cups, saucers; Pariesienne by Royal Jackson Fine China * Kitchenware * Flatware * Pots and Pans, square * Serving Plates * Flat Screen TV 22” * VCR and DVD Player * GE Memory Telephone – Radio – Alarm Clock * Phillips 14” TV with VHS * Samsung 13” TV * Multiple Radios/Digital Clocks/CD and Cassette Players * Weather Radio * Uniden 16-channel Bearcat Scanner * Paper Shredders * Guardian Signature 4-wheel rolling Walker, new * Wheelchair, new * Walking sticks/Canes/Adjustable walking sticks, unique * Extended grippers * Rolling shopping cart * Plastic deck chairs (8) * Set of women’s golf clubs * Golf bag cart * Webbed Lawn chairs * Coleman Florescent lantern * board games * wind chimes * flower pots * toys and games *vintage umbrellas * Luggage * light bulbs * Large collections of CDs, DVDs, holiday decorations, baskets, greeting cards, silk and plastic flowers, gift bags, throw rugs, bath towels * Wood baby gates * Metal file boxes * Large collection of craft supplies including IRIS 100% Nylon No. 2 Thread (several rolls) *Hamilton Beach Microwave * Bissell Cleanview Helix Vacuum * Eureka Vacuum – The Boss * Coffeemaker * Electric Jar Opener * George Foreman Grill * And so much more!
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Vintage Prairie Auctions
Dianne Graves, Auctioneer
620-583-9542
Terms: Cash or Check with approval and proper ID. All items must be paid for before removal. Not responsible for accidents. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter.

16/08/2015

More items from the Monical Estate Sale. Look at Lucky Strike ci******es in original packaging from World War II! There are many more items than what I have featured in photos. Mid-century fans will should make your plans now. I can't emphasize enough the quality, cleanliness, and overall size of this estate. August 28 and 29....103 North School.... Eureka, Kansas.... 9 am.

10/08/2015

More photos if items coming up in Monical Estate Sale.... August 28/29. 103 North School.... Eureka Kansas. Starts at 9 am both days.

04/08/2015

Monical estate sale and auction. August 28 and 29 at 9 am.
Buy early at Estate Sale starting at 9 am on Friday, August 28, or wait and bid competitively at 2:30 pm on August 29.

Sale takes place at 103 North School in Eureka KS.

See photos for a sampling of just a few items. More photos and complete listing to come.

31/07/2015

Estate Sale and Auction
Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29

Mary Lee Monical Estate
103 N School

Estate sale starts at 9AM Friday, August 28
Auction starts at 2:30PM Saturday, August 29
Come early and buy it now; show up late and take your chances

Full sale bill published next week

Vintage Prairie Auctions
Dianne Graves, Auctioneer
620-583-9542

28/07/2015

Mark your calendar! The Monical estate sale will start Friday, August 28, at 9:00 a.m. and continue through Saturday, August 29. Here's how it works:
Come early and "buy it now."
Come late and take your chances.
Any items not sold by 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 will be auctioned beginning at 2:30 p.m.

22/07/2015

I will be posting pictures and more details later this week about my next sale coming up in August. I want to whet your appetite, though, and let you know what I've come across so far. In addition to the items I listed earlier this week, I've found the following jewels:
Costume jewelry
Multiple Handbags (very awesome styles)
Paint by Number paintings
Matching end tables/nightstands with tiled surface (can you say retro)
Single slide viewer
Seashells of all sizes
Velour upholstered swivel stuffed chairs
Lots of stationery/greeting cards
And so much more!
Everything is CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN and top quality!! Stay tuned.

20/07/2015

Keep an eye out for my next sale coming up in August. Quality furniture (table/chairs, beds, couches, dressers, stuffed chairs, collectibles, artsy-craftsy items, and many more unique items. I'll keep you all posted.