St. Louis Time Capsule Estate Sale – WWII, Religious, MCM & Vintage Treasures

Step into a true St. Louis time capsule!

This longtime family home was occupied by only three family members—the parents and their daughter, who remained in the home her entire life. The result is an incredible collection of well-preserved vintage treasures spanning generations.

Please note: This is a smaller home, but don’t let that fool you. The majority of the sale is located in the basement and is packed wall-to-wall with merchandise. Plan to spend some time exploring!

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Extensive Catholic and Religious Collection including statues, rosaries, crucifixes, prayer books, holy cards, artwork, and devotional items

• WWII Pacific Veteran Collection including military papers, insignia, ribbons, travel documents, Japanese currency, Japanese bring-backs, Imperial Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Guntō Katana with inscribed Shirasaya-style wooden scabbard, Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet with rubberized canvas scabbard, and related memorabilia

• Large collection of vintage designer and quality clothing including Pendleton, LL Bean, Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Neiman Marcus, Howard Wolf, Marek New York, Fog Jackets, and more

• Rare dead stock Lilly Pulitzer bathing suits

• Large quantity of dead stock vintage hosiery and pantyhose

• Vintage purses, shoes, scarves, and accessories

• Vintage costume jewelry

• Many garments individually preserved in garment bags

• Most vintage clothing appears to be women’s sizes 4–8

• Stunning 1940s Mahogany Bedroom Suite featuring matching sleigh bed, two dressers, and nightstand

• 19th Century Architectural Salvage Wardrobe Door Floor Mirror with Original Heavy Foxing

• Vintage 1920s Mahogany Queen Anne Console Table / Small Buffet Server

• Mid-Century Modern furniture, lamps, décor, and household items

• Vintage Rembrandt 4-Light Torchiere Mogul Floor Lamp

• LE Smith Moon & Stars Amber Glass Fairy Lamp

• Vintage German Porcelain Nodder Figurine

• Vintage Japanese Satsuma Style Vases

• Vintage ceramic planters

• Pyrex, Corning Ware, Mid-Century dinnerware, glassware, cookware, and kitchen collectibles

• Vintage Libbey Gourmet Wine Basket Set – New Old Stock in Original Box

• Vintage Hamilton Beach, Coleman, Westinghouse, and other original-box household items

• Masterworks solid-state stereo turntable system with speakers

• Vintage radios, clocks, electronics, and stereo equipment

• Antique Singer treadle sewing machine in original cabinet

• Vintage Kenmore sewing machine in original cabinet

• Extensive sewing, crocheting, needlework, fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, buttons, and craft supplies

• Vintage Christmas decorations, ceramic trees, ornaments, and holiday collectibles

• Dolls, toys, games, playing cards, and collectibles

• Antique advertising tins

• Records, books, postcards, paper ephemera, travel memorabilia, and vintage documents

• Hundreds of antique and vintage books

• Stoneware crocks, trunks, file cabinets, garden tools, household goods, and collectibles

• Tons of vintage department store boxes, retro packaging, totes, and original boxes

Many items have been carefully stored for decades with original packaging, paperwork, and accessories still present. This is the type of estate where every drawer, shelf, closet, tote, and box reveals another interesting discovery.

Whether you’re a collector, reseller, vintage clothing enthusiast, military collector, religious collector, crafter, decorator, furniture buyer, book lover, or treasure hunter, there is truly something for everyone.

We are still sorting and uncovering treasures throughout the home. One final photo update will be added before the sale, as there is still much more to go through. Be sure to check back for the final preview!

CASH ONLY

Please bring help to load large items and furniture.

We look forward to seeing you!