Four Day Estate Sale

estate sale | 4 day sale | starts tomorrow!
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Dates
Thu
Apr 30
10am to 4pm
Fri
May 1
10am to 4pm
Sat
May 2
10am to 4pm
Sun
May 3
10am to 4pm
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Terms & Conditions

The following are the operating rules, or terms & conditions of JH Estate Sales. All of these will be strictly adhered to and enforced.

Uniformed Harris County Constable Security will be present during all business hours of sale.
All purchases must be paid in full on the day of purchase, before any item can be packed or leave the premises.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. No guarantee or warranty is made for condition or description of any item.
Payment can be made only by cash, Zelle or Venmo.
8.25% Texas sales tax will be added to all purchases, unless you are tax exempt & the holder of a valid Texas Resale number and can leave a copy of completed certificate
with JW Estate Sales. We do not have blank tax exempt forms.
A closing time of 4pm each day will be strictly adhered to; So, a “last call” for completing shopping will be announced 15 minutes before closing to avoid a
checkout time problem.
No children ( we love children, but there are just too many breakables in this collection and there is very limited space in this residence)
No purses; No bags; No backpacks
No public restroom facilities are available.
No food or drinks are permitted in the residence.
Because of the limited floor space, it may be necessary to restrict entry to a manageable group of buyers at various times each day. This is generally
the case at the opening of each sale day. If you are asked to wait outside until there is room, please be tolerant of this request.
All large item purchases must be removed by closing time on the last day of the sale. Pickup & delivery arrangements of large items are to be made by
purchaser. We will be happy to recommend a choice of firms to assist you.
Packing materials & boxes are the responsibility of the purchaser. Please bring your own packing supplies
Please do not call requesting price information on any item- we just do not have sufficient staffing to handle such requests.
Neither the owner of the residence nor JW Estate Sales are responsible for any accident or injury.
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Description & Details

4 DAY ESTATE SALE - THE ESTATE OF BETTY & DENNIS LONGLEY

This will be an exceptional Estate liquidation sale featuring the furnishings of an elegant single story brick 4 bedroom home in the highly desirable Spring Shadows subdivision. The Longleys were a very special couple, married for 63 years, who loved traveling together; BOTH of them actively pursued their collecting passion over a period of more than 40 years. Their interests are reflected in the many areas of speciality categories offered in this 4 day estate sale. A review of the images of the items in the collection reveals numerous examples of the following categories: Chinese, Japanese & related Asian porcelains, bronzes, furniture & carvings, art & lighting; Native American pottery, and related items; a great group of vintage rustic Southwestern furniture, antler & horn mounted items; taxidermy of every description, European pottery & porcelains, clocks; western bronzes; and so much more. Below are some highlights of the collection:

  1. Large 2/3 lifesize verdigris patinated bronze figure of a horse & jockey after Bonheur
  2. Oversize bronze casting of Frederic Remington's Bronco Buster - over 4' tall
  3. Incredible matched pair of tessellated inlay carved bone tusks - over 7-1/2 feet tall
  4. Finest quality vintage Chinese solid rosewood mother of pearl inlaid 10 pc. suite - to be sold by components
  5. Kingsize carved mahogany 4 post rice bed

King size dual mattress electrically operated bed, Lifestyles s-cape by Leggett & Pratt, w 2 remotes

Top grain leather 4 pc. sectional Natuzzi sofa Editions model - 8' x 10'

  1. 2 lawyer multi-section stacking oak bookcases
  2. Vintage pawnbroker size combination safe
  3. Pair of gilded bronze parrots by Maitland Smith
  4. Impressive antique French gilded brz. and porcelain mantel clock, c. 1890
  5. Exceptional 100 pc.+ collection of vintage Chinese mud figures - up to over 12" ht.
  6. Large & fine collection of natural coral specimens
  7. Collection of Southwest theme Native American pottery figures signed Jack Black
  8. Collection of over 50 pc. of Hummels, incl. a number of scarce large pcs.
  9. Group of Lladro porcelain sculptures
  10. Large 20" Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain planter; with several smaller examples as well
  11. 5 large Chinese tessellated bone vintage carved sculptures of warriors, goddesses, etc.
  12. Antique French LXVI walnut 2 door beveled glass display vitrine cabinet, circa 1875
  13. Kinkaid designer rustic oak & iron 5 pc. dining suite, with matching bakers rack & server
  14. Group of Gail Pittman brightly colored dinnerware - "Azalea" pattern
  15. Nice selection of well-cut Bohemian colored lead crystal wine stems
  16. Excellent group of hand cut colored crystal decanters & glasses
  17. Superb horn mounted console table from The Arrangement
  18. Finely detailed saddle & antler horn Southwest style floor lamp w/cowhide shade
  19. Circular antler horn & cowhide occasional/end table
  20. Beautiful pair of hair-on-hide cow horn & spur mounted armchairs
  21. Group of silver plated Western style belt buckles & sterling rings
  22. Craftsman professional tool cabinet/chest
  23. Large group of garden & hand tools
  24. Large group of vintage pistol, rifle and shotgun cases - includes zippered style leather, suede and hard case styles
  25. Numerous boxes of 20, 16 & 12 gauge shotgun shells - Over 650 rounds - rifle rounds also
  26. Several outdoor Southwestern garden sculptures & planters
  27. Tiffany style 6 light Lily design table lamp
  28. Tiffany style leaded, stained & jeweled hanging light fixture
  29. Large antique blanc de chine porc. figure of a musician
  30. Well carved vintage cuckoo clock
  31. Antique marble bust of a young girl
  32. Pair of LXV style armchairs with etoile upholstery
  33. Currier & Ives decorated dinnerware
  34. 10 pc. Royal Doulton Nativity Set
  35. Wall mounted Hooker mahogany jewelry armoire
  36. Kenmore "Elite" model side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker & water dispenser
2/3 lifesize bronze group jockey & horse, AFTER BONHEUR2/3 life size fine garden bronze of a horse & jockey; after I. BonheurThe Estate Sale ResidencePair of monumental tessellated ivory & bone tusks, over 7' total heightVIEW OF LIVING ROOM FURNISHINGSVIEW OF LIVING ROOM FURNISHINGS10 PC. MOTHER OF PEARL ROSEWOOD SUITE WITH ACCESSORIESLIVING ROOM DECORATIVE ACCESSORIESDetail of carved Tuskssignature on ivory & bone goddess figureDetail of carving on monumental tuskDetail of tusk carvingNote the finely detailed tusk carvingCustom designer carved rustic design console table mounted with genuine cow horns; originally sold by The Arrangement; note fully carved top and apronfine pair of chinese porcelain bronze mounted urnsdetail of rustic cowhorn mounted carved top & apron of console tablepart selection of collection of coral and sea shellspart selection of collection of coral and seashellsExample of a large & fine coral specimenHooker mirrored mahogany wall mounted mirrored jewelry cabinetExamples of superb & large natural coral SpecimensHooker mahogany wall mounted  jewelry armoire - interior detailHooker mirrored wall mounted wall mounted jewelry armoireCustom hair on hide coehorn mounted armchair with spur details-pairCustom hair on hide cow horn mounted & spur detailed arm chair - pairCustom hair on hide cowhorn mounted arm chair with spur detail-pair Detail of hair on hide arm chair showing spur detailsDetail of spurs on backs of chairsAntique Eastlake walnut granite top washstand, c. 1880Fine antique Eastlake carved walnut marble top mirrored dresser, c. 1880Mirrored dresser from Eastlake walnut bedroom suitr, c. 1880Antique Eastlake walnut marble top wash stand  & mirror w/ bed, c. 1880Vintage Tiffany style 5 light brz. & art glass Lilly pad design lampAntique Victorian Eastlake carved walnut double size bed -w/footboard & rails. c.1880Italian Porcelain Nativity ScenePart of porc. figure collectionAntique English complete pitcher & bowl set, c.1880; closer view of Eastlake walnut marble top washstand w/ mirrorAntique Victorian Porc. table lamp w/ glass shade, conversion from oil lampPart of collection of porcelain figured of children; antique Victorian oil lampPart selection of collection of porcelain figuresPart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of Hummel & Goebel figurespart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of a large collection of porc. figurespart selection of porcelain figurespart selection of a large collection of porcelain figuresCustom crafted antique mirrored horse collarpart selection of Hummel porcelain figuresFine antique French walnut 2 door vitrine cabinet, c. 190019th c. european blanc de chine porcelain musician figure - lg. & heavy!Chinese hand knotted & tufted wool pile overall scroll & floral design rugFine pair of bronze exotic parrots birds by Maitland SmithKincaid oak & wrought iron bakers rack - part of a suiteExotic Fish taxidermyone of a set of 4 - great nailhead detailed suede upholsteryKinkaid rustic oak & wrought iron dining suite 5 pc. - table & 4 chairsDesigner antler & wrought iron fire tool settaxidermy wall-mounted flying fowl & antique wall mounted telephoneElectric Wall ClockBeautiful Small World Rythmn musical clockBronze Frederic Remington signed Mountain Man sculpture abt. 30" ht. Remington Mountain Man bronze sculptureCustom designer English saddle, antler and wood table lamp, hair on hide shadeone of several Southwest pottery sculptures - many signedJack Black signed pottery figures and pair of rams horn candle holdersGood vintage chinoiserie decorated hinged box on standExtremely fine designer antler horn floor lamp w/cowhide shadeClay Dahlberg signed Bronze sculpture#5 of an edition of 50Part selection of a special group of Jack Black pottery figure sculpturesPart selection of an extensive collection of porcelain figures & dec. items Framed original work of art, signedPart selection of a fine group of Asian figuresLg. Chinese rose medallion porc. center bowl on crvd. rosewood standlg. rosewood center bowl interior decorationsPair of vintage French walnut LXV armchairs w/etoille upholsteryPair of French LXV style armchairs w/etoille upholsteryLg. Chinese pre-ban carved ivory & tessellated bone goddess figure, signedSigned Chinese pre ban carved ivory & bone goddess figure detailSigned Chinese pre ban carved ivory & bone goddess figure detailTwo large Chinese pre ban carved tessellated ivory & bone figures, signedChinese pre ban carved tessellated bone & ivory figure of a goddessDetail of mother of pearl inlaid rosewood arm chairDetail of fine inlay of mother of pearl rosewood arm chairChinese mother of pearl inlaid coffee table - part of 10 pc. suiteChinese mother of pearl inlaid carved rosewood coffee table - part of 10 pc. suitePair of Chinese finely carved & gilded panelsLarge & fine Japanese Satsuma vase - Meiji style decorationsPair of bronze cranes on finely carved stand; 1 of pair of MOP inlaid pedestalsStained glass hanging chandelierPorcelain figure of a GeishaFinely carved Chinese lg. rosewood groupGarden BronzesOversize Bronze casting of Frederic Remington'sBronco Buster - abt. 42" ht.Oversized Remington Bronze casting of the Bronco Buster- abt. 42" ht.1 of 2 in sale1 of 2 to be soldDesigner antler horn floor lamp with hair on hide shadeGood vintage Pawnbroker size Harvey-Hall & Merriman combination safe w/ combinationone of two lawyer's oak stacking bookcases2 lawyer stack bookcases & books to be soldPart selection of collectible gun books & catalogs to be soldPair of vintage staffordshire king Charles spaniels, lg. 13"Large elaborately carved musical cucoo clockLarge part selection collection of mud figures, and other related itemsLarge collection of porc. figures & matched pair of vitrine cabinetslarge decorative lacquer figure of a happy Buddhapart collection of porcelain figurespart collection of porcelain figurespart collection of porcelain figurespart collection of porcelain figuresCarved mahogany k/s rice 4-poster bedCarved mahogany K/S 4 poster rice bedbronze mounted porcelain cache' potpr. of royal crown derby capochino cups & saucersRoyal Crown Derby cappuchino c & smark on capochino c&SExcellent antique small Japanese 2 panel mother of pearl & bone mounted screen c. 1875Extremely large Chinese rose medallion fish bowl w/stand - 22"dInterior detail of fishbowlTaxidermy pheasentsPart of collectionSet of 4 mother of pearl wall panelssuperb mother of pearl inlaid lacquered secretary vitrine cabinetwash stand and mirror from Eastlake bedroom suite, c. 1880washstand & mirror (2) from Eastlake bedroom suite, c. 1880; Eastlake carved walnut double bed from bedroom suitePart of an extensive collection of Hummels and porcelain figuresbrz. figure lamp w/ custom painted shadetaxidermy mount of a jack-a-lope & his girlfriend2 Southwest pottery figuresNative American decorative display items - many in saleDecorative items in sale - part of manydecorative wood & metal displayVintage English saddle in saleFine Italian style mirrored 2 door display cabinetPart selection of a group of Jack Black signed pottery figuresJack Black signed pottery figureJack Black signed pottery figureJack Black signed pottery figuresJack Black signed pottery figuresJack Black signed pottery figuretaxidermy warthogfull mount taxidermy bobcat and pr of ducksGreat antique carved & polychromed SantosBrz. base for a center bowl or art pieceSale PictureOverall living room view of furnishingsAsian accessories - Bronze FiguresOverall View of Living Room FurnishingsSelection of ammo - primarily shotgun shellsSelection of ammo - primarily shotgun shellsselection of ammoselection of smmoPart selection of ammosterling silver items - rings, earrings & string of child's cultured pearlssoft pistol cases - leather & fabricSeiko watches & bandsSelection of silver plated engraved belt bucklesWell Fitted storage Chest - many drawers & compartmentsVintage leaded & stained glass Tiffany Dragonfly style hanging LampHighly Collectible group of Case Bowie & pocket knives to be sold individuallyPart selection of Case Bowie & Hunting knivesNice group of quality pocket knives by Remington & othersGroup of leather pistol holsters to be soldindividuallyPart selection of rifle & shotgun leather and fabric casesMen's shoes - size 11 & 12 to be soldGroup of Hard case gun casesLarge group of leather and reptile belts to be soldSelection of reptile, alligator and leather designer beltsfINE bERNHARDT BOW END fRENCH STYLE SHINA CABINET W/GLASS SHELVES, LIGHTEDNATUZZI TOP GRAIN LEATHER 4 SECTION CURVED END 4 SECTION SOFA; Editions model; approx. 8' x 10.5" - wonderful conditionNatuzzi leather sofa - another viewNatuzzi sofa - before set-up for estate saleANTLER HORN & IRON FIRETOOL SETCast ceramic Southwestern theme sculpture - signedPair of comfortable bentwood Lounge Chairs with ottomansBeautifully finished lifesize composition head of a horse - wall mountedCustomWesternSouthwest style horse harness & iron lamp tableBeautiful & unique pair of decorated ceramic wall bracketsSuperb Native American & Canoe figured Whirl-a-Gig gravity ToyWhirl-a-Gig Gravity ToyFinely carved ultra realistic sculpture of a Blue Jay on natural wood standSelection of vintage copper items to be soldArt Deco style emerald green -to-clear glass vaseLarge gloral decorated Limoges porcelain shaped box w/ original retail tagPart selection of misc. decorative items to be soldPart selection of misc. decorative items to be soldPart selection of misc. decorative items to be soldLarge French style doll in elaborate dress w boxLarge Lladro porcelain figure of a GeishaInlaid mahogany shaped front Console with electric fireplace (never used)Console with electric fireplaceLacquered chinoiserie decorated & gilded pier panel - 1 of a pairPair of Pier panelswall cabinet - to be sold with all the figuresCraftsman professional tool cabinet - 1 door w/ 4 drawers1of 3 Craftsman multi-drawer tool cabinetsCarved & polychromed Santos of 3 figuresNemaoji Pottery markingGroup of 3 mid century American beautifully decorated Nemaoji ceramic vesselsTop decorations of lacquered tray tablesmall lacquered & decorated tray top table on bamboo style legsSmall pair of well carved Chinese Jadeite foo lions on carved standsVintage patinated bronze figure of a smiling BuddhaDecorated porcelain Figure with SerpentLarge Lladro figure of a young girlPair of large & finely carved and colored soapstone bird & flower groupsCalligraphy on pair of wig/hat stand vasesFine pair of antique Chinese porcelain hexagonal wig/hat stands, c.1880under glaze mark on pr. wig stand vasesAsian porcelain figure with serpent - fine detailspair of Waterford decanters - no stoppersLALIQUE SCALLOPED DISHPR. OF BRONZE CRANES & PR. OF STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELSWaterford crystal Christmas tree topperWell carved Chinese soapstone sculpture of BuddhaGreat pair of antique Chinese finely colored soapstone floral & bird groupsDetail of mother of pearl and bone inlayPart selection of a large group of hand & power tools in sale10 gallon wet & dry vacGarden figure of a praying AngelGood pair of outdoor woven pedestal armchairsSouthwestern cast stone double figure groupItalian style wall fountain lavaboFloral copper & brass sculpture - mid centuryLarge patinated metal & bronze birdcage on standCast metal painted outdoor loveseat and occasional table

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