A hardbound volume titled 'Picturesque America; Or, The Land We Live In', edited by William Cullen Bryant and published by D. Appleton and Company, New York. This edition is identified as Vol. I, Div. II. The book features illustrations on steel and wood by American artists, depicting various landscapes, cities, and geographical features of the United States.
Burgess Auctions presents a 309-lot online multi-consignor auction closing Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET from our Knightstown, Indiana facility. This sale spans a wide range of categories including fine and costume jewelry, vintage audio equipment, power tools, antique furniture, glassware and ceramics, collectibles, and household goods — all offered with no reserves and absolute bidding.
Crown lots in this auction include a Lady Elgin 14K gold wristwatch with diamond accents, 10K and 14K gold rings, a Griswold No. 8 cast iron skillet, Sansui 350A and Yamaha RX-596 stereo receivers, Craftsman radial arm saw and drill press, a wooden secretary desk with marquetry inlay, Blue Cornflower CorningWare, Boucheron and Giorgio Armani designer fragrances, and a signed oil-on-canvas European village landscape.
All items available by appointment or pickup Tuesday, June 17 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at 45 W. Carey Street, Knightstown, IN 46148. Shipping available on most lots — contact [email protected] for quotes. Buyer's premium: 15%.
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Local pick up is scheduled for Tuesday June 16 from 9:00-5:00
Winning Bidders will be sent a link to schedule a pickup, please schedule your pick-up we will have your order ready to go!
Tuesday is our scheduled pick up day, We may or may not be available any other time to facilitate your pickup,
We will asses a $10.00 convenience fee to pick up any other time than Tuesdays.
Any items left longer than 7 Days will be considered abandoned.
The items will be donated, disposed, of or resold, and you will be assessed a $25.00 Convenience fee for this
