Join us Saturday, August 9th at 10:00 AM for an exceptional Southern Indiana estate auction featuring a significant collection of Bybee Kentucky pottery, fine jewelry, premium furniture, and elegant home décor. This carefully curated estate offers something for every collector, with particular appeal to Southern pottery enthusiasts.

SIMULCAST HIGHLIGHTS (200+ lots online & floor bidding):

Fine Jewelry & Precious Metals

Exceptional 14K & 18K gold diamond rings including vintage European cut diamonds

Stunning tanzanite and diamond ring in 18K gold and platinum

Extensive sterling silver collection featuring 67.5 troy ounces of International Joan of Arc flatware service for 12

Tiffany & Co sterling silver pieces with original packaging

Mexican and Native American turquoise jewelry

Designer watches including Gucci and Burberry

Premium Furniture

Complete Willett Wildwood Cherry dining room suite including table, chairs, sideboard, and corner cabinet

Additional Willett cherry furniture being added to catalog

Four-piece mahogany Chippendale bedroom suite by Johnson Furniture Co.

Henredon club chair and Frederick Cooper floor lamp

Quarter sawn oak hall tree and hall seat

Eastlake Victorian oval marble top table

Crystal & Fine China

Waterford Crystal collection including signed pieces by master glass cutter Sean O'Donnell

Extensive Franciscan Apple pattern dish set

Lenox Golden Wreath china service for 10+ with serving pieces

Zimmerman art glass and Fenton opalescent pieces

Pottery & Collectibles

Extensive Cornelison's Bybee Pottery collection including rare strawberry planters

Roseville Zephyr Lily vase

Goebel Hummel figurines

Kentucky Derby glasses and Big Ten school memorabilia

Designer Handbags

Brighton, Brahmin, Coach, and Dooney & Bourke handbags in excellent condition

Many with original dust bags and some with tags

Oriental Rugs & Home Décor

Handmade Chinese, Persian, and Caucasian rugs in various sizes

Karastan Persian Hunting Scene rug

Navajo rug and sculptured Chinese pieces

FLOOR BIDDING ONLY ITEMS:Costume jewelry • Stoneware crocks & jugs • Primitives • Framed prints • Notre Dame collectibles • Additional glass & china • Household furnishings • Garage items • Antique & modern furniture • Additional rugs

CATALOG ADDITIONS:

More Willett cherry furniture pieces

John Deere 325 riding lawn mower

Additional quality consignments

APPLIANCES:GE Profile stainless steel French door refrigerator • Kenmore Elite HE4 front load washer and dryer • Kenmore upright freezer

Preview: Friday, August 8th, 4:00-7:00 PM and Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 AM

Terms: Cash, check with proper ID, or credit card. 15% buyer's premium. All sales final.

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Burgess Auctions has been serving Central Indiana collectors and estate families with integrity and professional service.

Don't miss this opportunity to acquire quality pieces from a well-maintained Southern Indiana estate.

BURGESS AUCTIONS

SIMULCAST AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM Southern Indiana Estate Auction

BIDDING & REGISTRATION

Online Registration: All online bidders must register with a valid credit card and provide current contact information prior to the auction. Registration approval is at the sole discretion of Burgess Auctions.

Floor Bidding: Floor bidders must register with proper identification and establish credit through cash deposit, approved check, or credit card authorization.

Simulcast Lots: Designated lots will be available for both online and floor bidding simultaneously. Online bidders compete in real-time with floor bidders.

Floor-Only Lots: Certain items are designated for floor bidding only and will not be available to online bidders.

Bidder Numbers: All successful bidders will be assigned a bidder number. This number must be clearly displayed when bidding.

PAYMENT TERMS

Buyer's Premium: 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of all lots.

Payment Methods:

Cash 3% Discount
Check with proper identification
Credit/Debit Cards (3% convenience fee applies)
Wire Transfer (for large purchases)

Payment Due: Full payment is due on sale day. Items not paid for by close of business may be resold at buyer's risk and expense.

Sales Tax: Indiana sales tax (7%) will be added to all purchases unless proper resale certificate is provided.

ONLINE BIDDING TERMS

Technology: Burgess Auctions is not responsible for internet connectivity issues, website malfunctions, or technical difficulties that may prevent bidding.

Maximum Bids: Online bidders may leave maximum (absentee) bids. The system will bid automatically up to your maximum amount.

Bid Confirmation: Online bidders should monitor their bidding status throughout the auction. Failure to receive bid confirmations does not invalidate successful bids.

Credit Card Authorization: Online bidders' credit cards will be charged at the close of business on Monday

INSPECTION & CONDITION

Preview Hours:

Friday, August 8: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 9: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Condition Reports: All items are sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" with all faults and defects. Condition reports may be requested for specific lots but are provided as a courtesy only.

Buyer Responsibility: Bidders are strongly encouraged to preview items in person or arrange for professional inspection. Online bidders bid at their own risk regarding condition and authenticity.

No Returns: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be accepted.

PICKUP & REMOVAL

Pickup Times:

Saturday, August 9: Immediately following your purchase until 5:00 PM
Monday, August 11: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Storage Fees: Items not removed by Monday, August 11 at 5:00 PM will incur storage fees of $5 per lot per day.

Removal Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for proper packing, loading, and removal of all items. Burgess Auctions staff may assist but assumes no liability for damage during removal.

Large Items: Buyers of large furniture or heavy items should bring appropriate help and equipment for removal.

SHIPPING

Shipping Available: Burgess Auctions can arrange shipping for most items at buyer's expense and risk.

Packing & Handling: Professional packing and handling fees apply in addition to shipping costs.

Insurance: Shipping insurance is recommended and available at buyer's expense.

Shipping Timeframe: Allow 5-10 business days for shipping arrangements.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Auctioneer's Discretion: The auctioneer reserves the right to:

Reject any bid
Advance bidding at their discretion
Resolve bidding disputes
Re-offer any lot
Group or separate lots

Announcements: Any announcements made sale day take precedence over printed materials or online descriptions.

Liability: Burgess Auctions and consignors assume no liability for accidents, theft, or damage to persons or property while on the premises.

Disputes: Any disputes must be settled on sale day. After settlement and removal of items, no claims will be considered.

Photography: Buyers consent to photography and use of images for promotional purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Authentication: While every effort is made to accurately describe items, Burgess Auctions does not guarantee authenticity, attribution, or condition beyond printed descriptions.

Jewelry Descriptions: Jewelry descriptions including weights, sizes, and quality assessments are estimates provided as a courtesy and should not be considered certified appraisals.

Reserve Rights: Burgess Auctions reserves the right to bid on behalf of consignors up to reserve amounts.

Personal Property: Burgess Auctions is not responsible for personal property left at the sale site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Burgess Auctions Phone: 765-445-7814 Email: [email protected] Website: www.burgessauctions.com

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By registering to bid, all bidders acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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Treasures & Traditions: Southern Indiana Estate Featuring Bybee Kentucky Pottery Collection, Fine Jewelry & Willett Cherry Furniture

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