John Buckley Estate Online Tool and Collectibles Auction

John Buckley Estate Tool Auction

The Workshop Behind the Collection — Online Only, Closing Monday, October 19

In September, the John Buckley Estate brought automobilia, gas lighting, and fine furniture to our Knightstown gallery. Now we're opening the door to his workshop.

You can tell a lot about a man by the way he kept his tools. John's Starrett and Brown & Sharpe precision instruments are still in their fitted cases. His Robert Sorby woodturning set is still in its presentation box with the paperwork. His shop ran on dependable iron: a Walker-Turner heavy-duty shaper, a Delta Rockwell table saw, a Delta Milwaukee Homecraft jointer, a Craftsman radial arm saw, and a Buffalo pedestal grinder.

The same curiosity that filled his collection shows up here too. There are early knife-switch panels on slate, an Elmco of Indianapolis automotive testing panel, gas chandeliers, Cadillac dealer literature, and Indiana advertising pieces like a W.H. Messenger hammer and a Midwest Commission Company stockyards thermometer.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Precision tools: Starrett No. 900 set, Starrett 2RL micrometer, Brown & Sharpe center micrometer set, Lufkin micrometers, gages, and calipers

• Woodworking: Robert Sorby 6-piece turning set, Walker-Turner shaper, Delta Rockwell table saw, Delta Homecraft jointer, band saw, and dozens of clamps

• Shop equipment: Buffalo and Baldor grinders, Snap-on tap and die, Greenlee knockout punch set, Hein-Werner floor jack, Knaack chest, and tool cabinets

• Power tools: Hilti, Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, and Porter-Cable

• Generator: Pow'R Gard 3.0 KW with Honda GX160 engine

• Collectibles: early electrical panels, gas lighting, Indiana advertising, Cadillac and Chevrolet automobilia, and silver bars

300+ lots, and every lot opens at $1. Bid now at bidburgess.com or in the Burgess Auctions app.

AUCTION DETAILS

Lots begin closing: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET

Preview: By appointment — call 765-445-7814

Pickup: Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN

Shipping: Available through Shipping Saint on most lots

Buyer's premium: 15%. Indiana sales tax applies unless exempt.

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Ends on 10/19/2026

Companion Electric Motor Buffer on Pedestal Stand

$1.00

2d 0h 16m

1 bids

Red Wing Model 26A Ball Bearing AC Motor on Stand

$1.00

2d 0h 17m

0 bids

Assorted Long Handled Tools and Shovels in Barrel

$1.00

2d 0h 17m

0 bids

Gas Floor Lamp with Ornate Brass Fixture and Wooden Column Base

$1.00

2d 0h 17m

1 bids

Rolling Metal Tool Cabinet with Four Drawers and Shop Supplies

$10.00

2d 0h 18m

5 bids

Green Metal Rolling Work Cart with Storage Cabinet

$2.00

2d 0h 18m

2 bids

Ridge Tool Co. Pipe Wrench and Russell Jennings Auger Bits

$5.00

2d 0h 18m

4 bids

Knaack Heavy Duty Steel Jobsite Storage Chest

$6.00

2d 0h 19m

6 bids

Pow'R Gard Electric Generator with Honda GX160 Engine

$6.00

2d 0h 19m

4 bids

Cadillac Automobile Literature, Upholstery Samples, and Historical Photographs Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 19m

1 bids

Assorted Lighting Parts, Fixtures, and Light Bulbs Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 20m

1 bids

Box of Assorted Sandpaper Sheets and Rolls

$8.00

2d 0h 20m

5 bids

Mixed Lot of Office Supplies, Decor, and Electronics

$1.00

2d 0h 20m

1 bids

Assorted Electrical Cords and Cables Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 21m

0 bids

Assorted Textiles, Needlepoint, and Linens Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 21m

1 bids

Large Assortment of Automotive and Literature Books including Motor's Auto Repair Manuals and Duesenberg References

$1.00

2d 0h 21m

1 bids

Assorted Box of Wood Carvings, Architectural Spindles, Figurine, and Hardware

$14.00

2d 0h 22m

11 bids

Assorted Hardcover and Reference Book Collection

$11.00

2d 0h 22m

11 bids

Assorted Metal Hardware and Tool Parts in Buckets

$1.00

2d 0h 22m

0 bids

Assorted Tools and Hardware Lot including Wen Engraver and Stencils

$1.00

2d 0h 23m

1 bids

Metal Bucket Containing Assorted Circular Saw Blades

$1.00

2d 0h 23m

1 bids

Assorted Electronics Lot Including RCA VHS Rewinders and Metal Security Sign

$1.00

2d 0h 23m

0 bids

Assorted Paint Spray Guns, Replacement Parts, and DeVilbiss Filters Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 24m

0 bids

Early General Electric Alternating Current Motor

$1.00

2d 0h 24m

1 bids

Blue Hydraulic Floor Jack

$1.00

2d 0h 24m

1 bids

Dissolved Acetylene Gas Cylinders with Regulator and Hoses

$1.00

2d 0h 25m

1 bids

Assorted Heavy-Duty Steel Chains with Hooks

$1.00

2d 0h 25m

1 bids

Dyna-Glo Gas Heater with Built-In Fan

$1.00

2d 0h 25m

1 bids

Craftsman 32cc Gas Trimmer/Edger and Worx Electric Leaf Blower

$1.00

2d 0h 26m

1 bids

Assorted Metal Cans and Storage Boxes

$1.00

2d 0h 26m

0 bids

Two Wooden Storage Chests Including Naken's Silverware Chest

$1.00

2d 0h 26m

1 bids

Assorted Metal Tool Boxes and Three-Drawer Storage Chest

$1.00

2d 0h 27m

0 bids

Assorted Metal Tool Boxes Set of Three

$1.00

2d 0h 27m

0 bids

Bucket of Assorted Clamps

$1.00

2d 0h 27m

0 bids

Outdoor Propane Burner Stand with Hose and Regulator

$1.00

2d 0h 28m

0 bids

Assorted Plastic Storage Bins and Totes

$1.00

2d 0h 28m

0 bids

Sears Roebuck and Co. Floor Standing Band Saw

$2.00

2d 0h 28m

2 bids

Workbench clamp Jorgensen Adjustable Clamp Co. Hand Screw Clamp No. 4X10

$21.00

2d 0h 29m

16 bids

Assorted Architectural Wooden Elements and Pedestal Stand

$1.00

2d 0h 29m

1 bids

Assorted Wooden Storage Crates

$1.00

2d 0h 29m

0 bids

Hein-Werner Model M 2-Ton Hydraulic Floor Jack

$7.00

2d 0h 30m

8 bids

Wooden Dollies and Triangular Wood Frame with Casters

$1.00

2d 0h 30m

1 bids

Set of Wooden Folding TV Tray Tables with Stand

$17.00

2d 0h 30m

17 bids

Industrial Steel Stool with Wooden Seat and Casters

$1.00

2d 0h 31m

1 bids

Rolling Wire Utility Cart with Assorted Shop Supplies and Hardware

$1.00

2d 0h 31m

0 bids

Craftsman 5.25 Peak HP 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

$1.00

2d 0h 31m

1 bids

Sears Craftsman 5.0 Peak HP 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

$1.00

2d 0h 32m

1 bids

Illinois State Fair Wooden Folding Chair with Green Foam Cushion

$1.00

2d 0h 32m

0 bids

Reed Mfg. Co. Erie PA Cast Iron Pipe Vise

$1.00

2d 0h 32m

1 bids

Assorted Hand Scrapers and Wire Brushes Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 33m

0 bids

Hand Tools, Scissors, Pliers, and Metal Containers Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 33m

0 bids

Woodworking Chisels and Turning Tools with Wooden Handles

$25.00

2d 0h 33m

15 bids

Large Assortment of Drill Bits, Spade Bits, and Shop Accessories

$1.00

2d 0h 34m

1 bids

Hand Tools Including Hacksaws, Files, and Hand Saw

$1.00

2d 0h 34m

0 bids

Bathroom Accessory Set Including Showerhead, Curtain, and Rings

$1.00

2d 0h 34m

0 bids

Hardware Lot Featuring Door Locks, Deadbolts, Chain Guard, and Hooks

$1.00

2d 0h 35m

1 bids

Hand Tools Including Pry Bars, Wrecking Bars, and Trim Pullers

$1.00

2d 0h 35m

1 bids

Collection of special purpose Hammers

$31.00

2d 0h 35m

24 bids

Hand Tools and Hardware Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 36m

1 bids

Machinist Calipers, Dividers, and Hand Tools

$1.00

2d 0h 36m

1 bids

Pair of Woodworking Chisels with Wooden Handles

$9.00

2d 0h 36m

8 bids

Woodworking Files and Chisel with Wooden Handles

$1.00

2d 0h 37m

0 bids

Collection of Two Pairs of Garden Hedge Shears with Wooden Handles

$1.00

2d 0h 37m

0 bids

Claw Hammers with Wooden Handles, Lot of 3

$6.00

2d 0h 37m

4 bids

Manual Brace Drills and Hand Crank Boring Tools, Assorted Lot

$11.00

2d 0h 38m

3 bids

Woodworking Clamps including Craftsman and Merle Corner Clamps

$1.00

2d 0h 38m

0 bids

Tape Roll Lot including Duck HD Clear and Specialty Packaging Tape

$1.00

2d 0h 38m

1 bids

Cast Iron Advertising bill clips

$10.00

2d 0h 39m

4 bids

Nylon Cable Ties in Container and Bundles

$1.00

2d 0h 39m

1 bids

Framed Peter Meter Novelty Display with CoasterRug Coasters

$1.00

2d 0h 39m

1 bids

Collection of Miniature Cast Iron and Novelty Items

$4.00

2d 0h 40m

4 bids

Box of Collectibles and Hardware including Yellow Rotary Telephone and Travelog Mirror

$6.00

2d 0h 40m

6 bids

Vise-Grip Locking C-Clamps and Pliers

$3.00

2d 0h 40m

3 bids

Merit Industries Burn-In Stick Assortment and Thermogrip Electric Glue Gun Box

$1.00

2d 0h 41m

1 bids

Drill Bit Sets, Index Cases, and Loose Bits in Tote

$1.00

2d 0h 41m

1 bids

Saw Blades Including Bosch, Davidson, and Craftsman

$1.00

2d 0h 41m

1 bids

Mallets and Hammers

$12.00

2d 0h 42m

8 bids

Claw Hammers Including Plumb and Vaughan

$5.00

2d 0h 42m

3 bids

Hammers Including Stanley, Vaughan, and Estwing

$6.00

2d 0h 42m

3 bids

Trowels and Scrapers Hand Tools

$1.00

2d 0h 43m

0 bids

Hand Saws with Wooden Handles

$21.00

2d 0h 43m

7 bids

Assorted Tools and Equipment Lot

$1.00

2d 0h 43m

1 bids

Assorted Sanding Belts and 3M Sanding Discs

$1.00

2d 0h 44m

1 bids

Metalworking and Woodworking Hand Tools Including Stanley Planes and V-Blocks

$6.00

2d 0h 44m

3 bids

Porter-Cable Professional Power Tool Accessories Including Stacked Cutter Heads and Blades

$1.00

2d 0h 44m

0 bids

Machining Tools, Taps, and Drill Bits

$1.00

2d 0h 45m

1 bids

Clamps Including Irwin Quick-Grip and Wolfcraft

$1.00

2d 0h 45m

0 bids

Drill Bits, Rotary Burrs, and Grinding Stones in Wooden Block Holder

$6.00

2d 0h 45m

3 bids

Pipe Wrenches, C-Clamps, and Measuring Tapes

$1.00

2d 0h 46m

1 bids

Woodworking Shaper Set and Router Bits with Drill Bits

$11.00

2d 0h 46m

6 bids

Hand Pliers and Locking Pliers Lot

$6.00

2d 0h 46m

4 bids

Router Bits and Woodworking Tool Accessories

$1.00

2d 0h 47m

1 bids

Scrapers and Hand Tools

$1.00

2d 0h 47m

0 bids

DeWalt and Craftsman Woodworking Tool Accessories Set

$6.00

2d 0h 47m

3 bids

Hand Tools Lot with Pliers, Squares, and Staple Gun

$1.00

2d 0h 48m

1 bids

Hand Tools Including Stanley Surform Files and Craftsman Tool

$1.00

2d 0h 48m

1 bids

Hardware, Tools, and Collectibles Box

$1.00

2d 0h 48m

1 bids

Screwdriver Lot including Craftsman and Vermont American

$1.00

2d 0h 49m

1 bids

Gas Mantles, Glass Cylinders, and Wooden Storage Box

$6.00

2d 0h 49m

6 bids

General Electric Type C Form K Circuit Breaker

$1.00

2d 0h 49m

1 bids

Detail	Information
Bidding	Online only at bidburgess.com and in the Burgess Auctions app
Lots begin closing	Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern, staggered three lots per minute
Buyer's premium	15% added to the high bid on every lot
Sales tax	7% Indiana sales tax unless a valid exemption is on file
Preview	By appointment only — 765-445-7814
Pickup	Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN 46148
Shipping	Available on most lots through Shipping Saint

John Buckley Estate Online Tool and Collectibles Auction

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Companion Electric Motor Buffer on Pedestal Stand

Red Wing Model 26A Ball Bearing AC Motor on Stand

Assorted Long Handled Tools and Shovels in Barrel

Gas Floor Lamp with Ornate Brass Fixture and Wooden Column Base

Rolling Metal Tool Cabinet with Four Drawers and Shop Supplies

Green Metal Rolling Work Cart with Storage Cabinet

Ridge Tool Co. Pipe Wrench and Russell Jennings Auger Bits

Knaack Heavy Duty Steel Jobsite Storage Chest

Pow'R Gard Electric Generator with Honda GX160 Engine

Cadillac Automobile Literature, Upholstery Samples, and Historical Photographs Lot

Assorted Lighting Parts, Fixtures, and Light Bulbs Lot

Box of Assorted Sandpaper Sheets and Rolls

Mixed Lot of Office Supplies, Decor, and Electronics

Assorted Electrical Cords and Cables Lot

Assorted Textiles, Needlepoint, and Linens Lot

Large Assortment of Automotive and Literature Books including Motor's Auto Repair Manuals and Duesenberg References

Assorted Box of Wood Carvings, Architectural Spindles, Figurine, and Hardware

Assorted Hardcover and Reference Book Collection

Assorted Metal Hardware and Tool Parts in Buckets

Assorted Tools and Hardware Lot including Wen Engraver and Stencils

Metal Bucket Containing Assorted Circular Saw Blades

Assorted Electronics Lot Including RCA VHS Rewinders and Metal Security Sign

Assorted Paint Spray Guns, Replacement Parts, and DeVilbiss Filters Lot

Early General Electric Alternating Current Motor

Blue Hydraulic Floor Jack

Dissolved Acetylene Gas Cylinders with Regulator and Hoses

Assorted Heavy-Duty Steel Chains with Hooks

Dyna-Glo Gas Heater with Built-In Fan

Craftsman 32cc Gas Trimmer/Edger and Worx Electric Leaf Blower

Assorted Metal Cans and Storage Boxes

Two Wooden Storage Chests Including Naken's Silverware Chest

Assorted Metal Tool Boxes and Three-Drawer Storage Chest

Assorted Metal Tool Boxes Set of Three

Bucket of Assorted Clamps

Outdoor Propane Burner Stand with Hose and Regulator

Assorted Plastic Storage Bins and Totes

Sears Roebuck and Co. Floor Standing Band Saw

Workbench clamp Jorgensen Adjustable Clamp Co. Hand Screw Clamp No. 4X10

Assorted Architectural Wooden Elements and Pedestal Stand

Assorted Wooden Storage Crates

Hein-Werner Model M 2-Ton Hydraulic Floor Jack

Wooden Dollies and Triangular Wood Frame with Casters

Set of Wooden Folding TV Tray Tables with Stand

Industrial Steel Stool with Wooden Seat and Casters

Rolling Wire Utility Cart with Assorted Shop Supplies and Hardware

Craftsman 5.25 Peak HP 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

Sears Craftsman 5.0 Peak HP 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

Illinois State Fair Wooden Folding Chair with Green Foam Cushion

Reed Mfg. Co. Erie PA Cast Iron Pipe Vise

Assorted Hand Scrapers and Wire Brushes Lot

Hand Tools, Scissors, Pliers, and Metal Containers Lot

Woodworking Chisels and Turning Tools with Wooden Handles

Large Assortment of Drill Bits, Spade Bits, and Shop Accessories

Hand Tools Including Hacksaws, Files, and Hand Saw

Bathroom Accessory Set Including Showerhead, Curtain, and Rings

Hardware Lot Featuring Door Locks, Deadbolts, Chain Guard, and Hooks

Hand Tools Including Pry Bars, Wrecking Bars, and Trim Pullers

Collection of special purpose Hammers

Hand Tools and Hardware Lot

Machinist Calipers, Dividers, and Hand Tools

Pair of Woodworking Chisels with Wooden Handles

Woodworking Files and Chisel with Wooden Handles

Collection of Two Pairs of Garden Hedge Shears with Wooden Handles

Claw Hammers with Wooden Handles, Lot of 3

Manual Brace Drills and Hand Crank Boring Tools, Assorted Lot

Woodworking Clamps including Craftsman and Merle Corner Clamps

Tape Roll Lot including Duck HD Clear and Specialty Packaging Tape

Cast Iron Advertising bill clips

Nylon Cable Ties in Container and Bundles

Framed Peter Meter Novelty Display with CoasterRug Coasters

Collection of Miniature Cast Iron and Novelty Items

Box of Collectibles and Hardware including Yellow Rotary Telephone and Travelog Mirror

Vise-Grip Locking C-Clamps and Pliers

Merit Industries Burn-In Stick Assortment and Thermogrip Electric Glue Gun Box

Drill Bit Sets, Index Cases, and Loose Bits in Tote

Saw Blades Including Bosch, Davidson, and Craftsman

Mallets and Hammers

Claw Hammers Including Plumb and Vaughan