Upcoming Auctions
Saturday 7/31: A Phenomenal Prairie Style in Glencoe!
Grab your favorite hoe, hitch up the buggy and onward Ho! To Glencoe we a go go!
We’re off to this little house of the Prairie Style, a 1908 gem of a jewel chocked full of original and updated splendors! Seriously, Pa, you’re going to go Laura Ingalls Wilde(r) about this house that just sprung out of nowhere!
If you have plans this Saturday, break them.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
174 Beach, Glencoe, IL 60022
Preview and registration: 8:30am, 9:00am auction starts, along with the deals that will make you sickle (strike that, you'll be ecstatic, I'll be sickle!)
I just saw this house on Monday and it’s going down next week so I’m initially going to forego my usual extreme detail just to get the word out. Time is short people, and so am I so let’s get reading shall we?
This house is officially called the T. R. Meyers House and was designed in 1908 by the architects Tallmadge and Watson. It was most recently purchased and set to be renovated which is why there is a great mix of old and new elements. Read on for details...
Stained Stunningness: Stained leaded glass Andersen windows-- some are pictures, and some are crank outs-- and Andersen custom thermopane storms for the entire sunroom of windows.
Doors, Moldings and Flooring: All the flooring and crown and base moulding are quarter sawn oak. The entrance pediment, the entrance door and foyer door are quarter sawn as well. There are two ridiculously cool interior stained glass doors that match the leaded glass windows described above. The rest of the interior doors are phenomenal 1 panel recessed doors with hardware, and on the third floor there are oak 2 panel doors everywhere you turn!
Light a fire to get here: There are prairie style light fixtures everywhere you look! I am getting tingly just thinking about them. Ceiling mount or sconces, take your pick-- they’re really cool. I know I’m gushing, but they’re gush worthy! Trust me, you’ll see in the pictures.
Other Whatnots You’ll Love: Prairie Style quarter sawn oak fireplace, Prairie built-in with glass, entire room of oak built-in desk unit (the top units are lighted as well!), original hooks, window pulls and the like.
And Now, the New Stuff: Kolbe thermopane windows, interior Kohler Jacuzzi party tub, Sauna room, Amerec steam shower. The kitchen and baths are pretty beat, but the rest is outta control!
Outdoors: Granite countertop for your grill, 2 trellises, slate patio and slate walk way, paver walkway, hydrangeas, hostas and the usual green suspects ready for the old dig and dash!
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As always, a 10% Buyer’s Premium will be attached to each transaction, and inventory is subject to additions/subtractions.
We don't come across stuff like this everyday, and you can bet the farm that you won't find deals like this often!
See you Saturday!
Coming Soon...Our Next Auction With Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Coming Aug/Sept (we'll keep you posted) we're once again partenering with our buddies at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Elgin to bring you the finest of fine materials for your home in a one day live auction event!
We're breaking out the big guns-- in addition to the fabulous types of materials you come to expect from us, this auction will feature something we've never had before... FURNITURE! And not just any old pieces, we've got chairs, sofas, rugs, tables, desks, and more-- nearly a hundred designer items (many purchased from the Merchandise Mart...$$$). We've also got a 2006 G.E. Profile double oven (model JK95580F588), wrought iron fencing (6' x 8' and 4' x 8' sections with a couple gates), and lots more awesome stuff being added all the time.
If I were to post all the individual item details here this page would never end. So check out the captions on the pictures in the album below for all the details.
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The auction will be held at the Habitat Restore in Elgin, located at 800 N. State St, Elgin, IL 60123. If you haven't been already you really should check this place out!
We'll be posting more details about this event, including date and time, so stay tuned and keep checking in. You can also stay up to date by registering to receive auction alerts or joining our fan page on Facebook because believe me, you don't want to miss this event!