St. Charles Showstopper: Project Runway Designer Archive, Trains, John Deere & More!

HUGE ST. CHARLES ESTATE SALE — A.J. THOUVENOT PROJECT RUNWAY ARCHIVE, JOHN DEERE X580, LGB TRAINS & DESIGNER FURNITURE!

Jayne and Gail Estate Sales invites you to an extraordinary St. Charles estate packed with an exclusive fashion archive, designer furniture, rare collectibles, vintage treasures, tools, holiday décor, clothing and much more.

FEATURED COLLECTION: THE PERSONAL ARCHIVE OF A.J. THOUVENOT

Explore the personal creative archive of St. Louis fashion designer and Project Runway Season 8 contestant A.J. Thouvenot, founder of the punk-inspired Trash Biscuit label.

This one-of-a-kind collection includes:

• Original runway and avant-garde garments

• The Green Leaf Gown

• Lavender ensembles with theatrical headpieces

• Custom-painted denim overalls

• Trash Biscuit apparel, prototypes and fabric samples

• Original fashion sketches and design illustrations

• Custom runway headpieces and accessories

• Framed Project Runway quotes, photographs and memorabilia

• Original Trash Biscuit artwork and branding pieces

• Vintage pageant, fashion and theater posters

• Lookbooks, Playbills and studio materials

• Designer clothing, hats, belts and statement accessories

• Vintage guitars, accordion and additional musical instruments

These authentic garments and studio pieces offer a rare opportunity for collectors of fashion, television memorabilia, costume design, theater and contemporary wearable art.

PROFESSIONAL AND VINTAGE SEWING EQUIPMENT

• Singer Futura Quartet computerized sewing and embroidery machine with embroidery hoops and manual

• Vintage 1950 Singer Model 15-91 sewing machine in its original drop-down wooden cabinet

• Vintage 1970s Sears Kenmore Model 158 Series sewing machine

• Modern Singer electronic sewing machine

• Rare, complete and unused 1950s Singer Sewing Skills Course packet with original lesson fabrics and guides

• Large collection of fabric, sewing patterns, notions, thread, accessories and professional studio supplies

IMPORTANT ACCESS NOTICE — A.J. THOUVENOT ARCHIVE ROOM

Because this special collection is displayed in a small, densely packed room containing delicate, one-of-a-kind garments, artwork and memorabilia, admission will be limited to a maximum of eight people at a time.

Please be patient while waiting to enter, avoid handling delicate pieces unless assisted and follow staff directions. This limit will be strictly enforced to protect the collection and provide everyone with a safe opportunity to browse.

MAJOR FEATURE: PREMIUM JOHN DEERE X580 SELECT SERIES GARDEN TRACTOR

Premium John Deere X580 Select Series heavy-duty garden tractor setup. This is a powerful, multi-terrain machine designed to handle large properties, tough terrain and immaculate yard cleanup. Always garage-stored, well-maintained and showing fewer than 250 operating hours.

TRACTOR FEATURES

• Model: John Deere X580 Select Series

• Engine: Powerful 24-horsepower iTorque V-Twin engine

• Hours: Fewer than 250 low operating hours

• Transmission: Heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission with foot-pedal control

• Traction: Hydrostatic differential lock for excellent grip on slopes and uneven terrain

• Steering: Hydraulic power steering for effortless maneuvering

• Lift: Hydraulic mower-deck lift

• Mower Deck: 54-inch Accel Deep mower deck for a clean, professional cut

INCLUDED ATTACHMENTS

• John Deere three-bag Material Collection System

• Heavy-duty 14-bushel rear hopper assembly

• High-capacity collection system for grass clippings and autumn leaves

This is a substantial, premium John Deere—not an entry-level lawn tractor. Please inspect it at the sale and come prepared with an appropriate trailer and loading arrangements.

FEATURED ANTIQUE COUNTRY-STORE HARDWARE CABINETS

Rare pair of tall antique country-store hardware and supply cabinets with an authentic barn-red painted finish, original brass drawer pulls and wonderfully aged hand-stenciled labels.

The numerous drawers were historically organized for nails, screws, brads, roofing nails, sandpaper, weather stripping, shoe-repair supplies and other hardware. Many drawers still retain their vintage contents.

• Matching pair of tall multi-drawer cabinets

• Original brass bow-style drawer pulls

• Hand-stenciled hardware and supply labels

• Wonderful aged red-painted finish

• Vintage Sunkist crate construction visible within portions of the cabinets

• Many original hardware contents remain included

• Outstanding farmhouse, primitive, industrial or country-store display pieces

These are increasingly difficult to find—especially as a coordinating pair with their labels, hardware and contents still present.

EXTENSIVE LGB LEHMANN G-SCALE TRAIN COLLECTION

An exceptional selection of vintage LGB Lehmann large-scale trains, with many pieces made in West Germany and retaining their original boxes.

Highlights include:

• Complete boxed LGB Freight Train Starter Set

• LGB 2017D steam locomotive and tender

• LGB 2090 diesel shunter locomotive

• LGB Queen Mary Special Edition car

• Passenger, baggage, freight and tank cars

• LGB automobile carrier with both cars

• Bachmann G-scale Christmas streetcar

• MRC Trainpower 6200 controller

• Circus figures and animals

• Large quantity of G-scale track

• Bridges, figures and railway accessories

• Large assembled Pola buildings

• Church, stations, depots, houses, barns and storefronts

• New boxed Pola building kit

Most train pieces will be available individually.

DESIGNER AND HIGH-QUALITY FURNITURE

• Pristine Lloyd Flanders “Mackinac” five-piece luxury wicker collection

• ALF Italia Italian-made contemporary dining collection

• Pristine Gilman Creek off-white top-grain leather power-reclining sofa and loveseat

• Palermo Smoke top-grain leather power recliner

• Pair of modern white top-grain leather swivel barrel chairs

• Brown fabric sectional sofa

• Solid-oak master bedroom suite

• Mahogany-finish three-piece queen bedroom set

• Solid honey-oak triple dresser

• French Provincial cream-and-gold nightstand

• Two roll-top desks, including a solid-oak pedestal desk with chair

• Vintage Lane cedar chest/window bench

• Rustic country pie-safe cabinet

• Matching contemporary coffee table and side table

• Teal glider rocker with matching ottoman

• Additional rocking chairs

• Vintage teal corner shelving

• File cabinets, lamps, rugs and accent furniture

RECREATION, LAWN AND GARAGE

• Olhausen Oak Gibraltar eight-foot slate pool table with Belgian balls, cues and accessories

• Gas-powered pressure washer

• Craftsman, Skilsaw, Rockwell, WORX and other power tools

• Table saw, miter saw, scroll saw and concrete cutoff saw

• Socket sets, hand tools, ladders and workbenches

• Wheelbarrows, spreaders, mower lift and yard carts

• Trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, blowers and garden tools

• Vintage Cyclone broadcast spreader

• DieHard battery charger and engine starter

• Craftsman shop vacuum

• Bicycles and sporting equipment

• Baseball bats, gloves, helmets and pitching machine

• Golf clubs, golf balls and accessories

• Fishing, camping and outdoor equipment

• Lifetime playground set in amazing condition

• Outdoor furniture sets

• Pool floats and accessories

• Pots, planters and cast-iron cauldron

COLLECTIBLES AND VINTAGE FINDS

• Large St. Louis Cardinals collection

• Cardinals bobbleheads, jerseys, clothing and memorabilia

• St. Louis Rams collectibles and stadium seats

• Original vintage LEGO minifigures

• Vintage 1990s LEGO Belville and Palace sets

• Additional bulk LEGO collections

• Vintage cameras

• Vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes

• Electronics and stereo equipment

• Panasonic SA-PM03 three-piece micro stereo system

• Vintage Disney collectibles and clothing

• Disney/Pixar Lightning McQueen twin bed with matching toy-box extension

• American Retro Classic Deluxe fire truck

• Vintage pedal car, wagons and ride-on toys

• Board games, toys and children’s items

• Jewelry, purses and accessories

• Framed artwork, prints and original canvases

• Vintage John Hinde scenic souvenir prints

• Vintage Emperor triple-chime grandfather clock

• HerrZeit “A. Herr” Beer Garden Chalet cuckoo clock with weights

• Rare four-piece Chinese lacquer wall-panel collection

CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

This estate contains an enormous assortment of quality Christmas décor and collectibles, including:

• Extensive Fontanini Nativity and Bethlehem Village collection

• Dozens of boxed Fontanini figures and animals

• Fontanini lighted stable, Village Inn, tents, shops and structures

• Large collection of quality Christmas music boxes, many in their original boxes

• Dickens Village pieces

• St. Nicholas Square animated village displays

• Large decorative Santas and holiday figures

• Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands

• Outdoor lighted reindeer and cone trees

• Ornaments, snowmen, angels and holiday plush

• Christmas dishes, mugs and linens

• Vintage Disney Christmas decorations

• Poinsettias and seasonal floral arrangements

KITCHEN, LINENS AND HOUSEHOLD

• Vintage Pyrex Homestead nesting bowls

• Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne stoneware nesting bowls

• Vintage Tupperware, including a Blockbuster Bowl

• Cookware, kitchenware and small appliances

• Tons of cookbooks

• Handmade and vintage quilts

• Sheets, blankets and household linens

• LG front-load steam washer and electric dryer set

• Five-globe Turkish mosaic cascading chandelier

• Z Gallerie “Golda” oversized wall clock

• Household, cleaning and storage items

CLOTHING, BOOKS AND MORE

• Tons of women’s clothing, primarily sizes medium through XL

• Women’s shoes in assorted sizes

• Men’s clothing and shoes

• Children’s clothing and shoes in assorted sizes

• Vintage clothing and accessories

• Purses, jewelry, hats and belts

• Large selection of children’s and educational books

• Fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and reference books

• Baby items and children’s furniture

• Train table and additional trains

• Exercise equipment, including a NordicTrack recumbent bike and inversion table

This is a large and exceptionally diverse estate with something for collectors, decorators, fashion enthusiasts, train lovers, Cardinals fans, Christmas collectors, tool buyers and families.

Many additional items are still being uncovered and organized.

This is a two-day event. Resellers are always welcome; however, our merchandise is priced for the individual consumer first rather than at wholesale or bulk-reseller pricing.

Sunday is 50% OFF most remaining merchandise unless an item is specifically marked firm or excluded from the discount. Come early for the best selection or return Sunday for outstanding half-price deals!

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

Parking is permitted on ONE SIDE OF THE STREET ONLY. This restriction is strictly enforced, and any vehicle parked on the prohibited side will be towed.

DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. The driveway must remain completely clear at all times.

Please follow all posted signs, avoid blocking neighboring driveways or mailboxes and be respectful of the neighborhood.

THANK YOU AND SEE YOU SOON!

JAYNE AND GAIL