Legendary Sale Site - Old Town Alexandria
Aug 20
11am to 5pmAug 21
9am to 5pmAug 22
9am to 5pmAug 23
10am to 4pmTerms & Conditions
Call or Text 703.836.6043
We accept Cash, Venmo and local checks approved with ID. NO CREDIT CARD PROCESSING AVAILABLE.
A $5 donation is requested that goes entirely to the City of Alexandria's on going restoration of this remarkable and unique 18th century property.
We accept Cash, Venmo and local checks approved with ID. NO CREDIT CARD PROCESSING AVAILABLE.
All Sales are final. No exceptions.
Sale Manager has final say on all matters.
There are brick stairs to enter the house.
No large backpacks or large bags. There is not room for strollers.
Two (2) separate security systems are in place. As well as APD and OHA staff.
Speak directly to the Sale Manager regarding offers on any item. In fairness to everyone, serious offers should be in writing with phone numbers.
All items must be picked up by end of the sale or arrangements made with Sale Manager. Please bring help to move or load heavy items.
The house has uneven floors and the outside brick stairs are tricky. Please observe caution tape on the floorThere are single step-up's and step downs in some doorways. Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
Sale manager and City of Alexandria are NOT responsible for any personal injury.
NOTE - Space is limited and we accommodate additional shoppers as people leave.
Anyone with allergy to dust may want to mask.
All priced items photographed before the sale. (Tag switchers will be escorted out.) That is simply rude and your parents raised you better than that!
Manager has the final word on any purchase price.
No "camping out" to research contents of sale. Please only hold items you are intent on purchasing.
No pets please. Children with parental supervision. Intellectual curiosity appreciated.
NO PUBLIC BATHROOM.
Privately Listed Sale
Description & Details
History is about to be made again! 517 Prince is one of the areas most remarkable properties - dating from 1772. This location was known for Joe Reeder's yearly "Legendary Spring Garden Sales".
This is the 1st and only sale of Joe Reeder's vast personal collection.
The end of an era, but the beginning of a new one. A last chance to own a piece of history from this amazing house, as it is transitioned to the city of Alexandria and protected to become part of the public domain.
Many of the items have been in the house for newly 200 years - as the ownership was passed from family and much has been left behind. This in itself is nearly unique in archival history!
The most recent owner passed recently at 99 years of age. He was famous for being a voracious collector who "rescued" unique things often with imperfections, but rock solid in their authenticity. . . including the house itself. It was purchased, partially furnished, with antiques and art - Some dating back to 1804. The extensive collection includes:
Classic George Washington images from 2 centuries including his beloved Mt. Vernon and his family.
Joe's innumerable "rescues".
Authentic fragments of history.
4 era of President Lincoln dining room chairs.
4 ladder back chairs - Shaker style.
Two and three tiered tables.
Large collection of ruby red Bohemian glass.
Numerous Currier & Ives images of US Presidents.
Old frames for "project restoration".
Pre-Cival War Piano-forte with stunningly restored case.
Numerous rugs "in all conditions".
Several single 18th c chairs.
Lovely Civil War era portrait of a Lady.
Several early hutch cupboards (shown upon request).
Early mirrors.
George Washington portrait in plaster - in classical style.
Group of mid-19th c news papers from upstate NY towns and others locations.
Extensive collection of unusal ephemera.
Very quirky and unusual, seldom seen, oddities from long ago.
19thc decorated stoneware.
Choice examples of American Basketry.
Quilts, coverlets and other textiles.
Fireplace tools.
Items too numerous to list- including China and crystal.
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