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North Seattle Estate Sale – Whimsy & Wonder in Brier: Antiques, Vintage, and Incredible Collections

May 28, 2025 | Seattle Estate Sales

North Seattle Estate Sale Auction: Whimsy & Wonder - Antiques, Vintage, and Incredible Collections

Auction Dates:

Tuesday, May 27th to Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM PDT

Auction Location:

Our online auction platform: Auction Ninja. Bid here.

 

Auction Pick Up Location:

Brier, Washington, just north of Seattle

Auction Details:

Rain City Estate Sales is thrilled to present our latest online estate sale auction. Step into a whimsical world of wonder at this Brier estate sale, overflowing with treasures for collectors and curious souls alike.

Discover a massive collection of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, agates, and geodes alongside an extensive array of seashells, sea glass globes, driftwood, and nautical décor. Dive into vintage delights including cameras, typewriters, vinyl records, antique toys, dolls, and beautifully preserved 20th-century magazines. Explore rare pottery, glassware, and mid-century kitchen collectibles from Fire-King, Roseville, McCoy, and Fostoria, plus charming Tiffany-style and hurricane lamps. Art lovers will find original paintings by Julia Moller, Asian woodblock prints, framed textiles, and spiritual carvings. Furniture ranges from antique roll-top desks and trunks to classic hutches and vanity benches. Add flair to your space with totems, tiki masks, brass, cloisonné, and hand-carved figurines, or browse an enchanting collection of antique letter openers, costume jewelry, vintage sewing tools, and heirloom linens.

Whether you’re a rockhound, decorator, nostalgia seeker, or treasure hunter, this sale promises magic in every corner.

Happy Bidding, Seattle!

 

✨ Seattle Estate Sale Auction Highlights ✨

🧳 Vintage Curiosities & Antiques 🧳
  • Edison Standard Cylinder Phonograph + Records
  • Antique Elgin Pocketwatch & German Bisque China Head Doll
  • Antique Skeleton Key Collection
  • Antique Trunks, Scales, Sewing Machines, and Camel-Back Chest
  • 1930s-60s Vintage Magazine Collections (LIFE, Good Housekeeping, Arizona Highways, etc.)
  • Antique Manual Coffee Grinder, Fireback, and Balance Scale
  • Antique Chinese Lobed Pedestal Bowl & Qin Dynasty Figurines
  • Antique & Vintage Letter Openers (displayed and loose sets)
🪨 Crystals, Rocks, Fossils & Earthly Wonders 🪨
  • Massive Collection of Crystals, Minerals, Gems & Fossils
  • Agate Slice Collection (including clocks & stands)
  • Agate Bookends & Drink Table Top
  • Assortment of Blue-Hued Agate, Celestine, Quartz, Volcanic Glass
  • Petrified Wood, Fossil Plant Forms, Iron Sulfide & Lead Sulfide
  • Assortment of Stone Eggs (marble, granite, alabaster)
  • Selenite Rose Clusters (set of 2)
  • Mix Agate Stone End Tables (set of 2)
  • Amythyst Collection w/ Votive Holder
🐚 Ocean Treasures & Nautical Finds 🐚
  • Extensive Seashell Collection: Conch, Abalone, Nautilus, etc.
  • Set of 4 Large Pink Conch Shells & Set of 2 Large Turbo Marmoratus
  • Nautilus Pompilius Shells (set of 2)
  • Sea Glass Globes & Nautical Decor (multiple sets w/ driftwood & starfish)
  • Variety of Sea Sponges, Coral, and Sea Fans
  • Vintage Sea Shell Lamp with Stained Glass Gems
  • Vintage Cast Iron Anchor Plate
🎨 Art & Decorative Whimsy 🎨
  • Original Paintings by Julia Moller (“Beach House,” “Red Roof,” florals, and more)
  • Hiroshige Ando Woodblock Prints
  • John Gould Hummingbird Prints & Traditional Asian Silk/Bird Paintings
  • Spiritual, Rustic, and Tiki/Deity Wall Art
  • Framed Textile Art: Hmong, Japanese Washi, Middle Eastern & More
  • Mid-Century String Art Owl & Stained Glass Lamps
  • Relief Wood Carvings and Vintage Murals
📚 Books, Dolls & Childhood Nostalgia 📚
  • Antique Classic Book Collections (Oz, Gene Stratton-Porter, etc.)
  • Antique & Vintage Dolls: Madame Alexander, Nancy Ann Storybook, Miniatures
  • 1980s Strawberry Shortcake Dolls (boxed sets)
  • Cabbage Patch Kids (boxed, blonde & brunette)
  • David Winter Cottage Figurine Collection (1985)
  • Collector’s Book of Vintage Christmas Cards
  • Vintage Playgirl Collection with Puzzle!
🪑 Furniture & Functional Vintage Finds
  • Roll-Top Executive Desk & Oak Rocking Chair
  • Classic Hutches (Heywood Wakefield, Bassett, and More)
  • Art Deco Vanity Bench, Mid-Century Desk, Cedar Chest
  • Antique Majestic Cabinet w/ Gold Leaf
  • Assorted End Tables, Trunks, and Side Tables
  • Antique Morris Folding Chair, Cane Chair
📸 Vintage Tech & Gadgets 📸
  • Vintage Typewriter (Smith & Corona)
  • Vintage Cameras (Minolta X-370n, Kodak Duaflex, Underwater Snap Sights)
  • Antique Microscope Kit
  • View-Masters, Stereoscopes & Slides (GAF, Sawyer’s, Projectors)
  • Technics Vinyl Turntable, 45s, 78s, LP Collection
  • Realistic DX-440 Radio Receiver
🍽️ Glass, Pottery & Kitchen Collectibles 🍽️
  • Fire-King Jadeite & Bauer Beehive Mixing Bowls
  • McCoy, Shawnee, Roseville & Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery
  • Indiana Glass, Fostoria, Franciscan, Imperial Glass, and Crystal Glassware
  • Tiffany-Style & Hurricane Lamps (various styles)
  • Spode Christmas Set, Beleek Cup/Saucer, Candlewick Glass
  • Antique Ironstone Pitcher and Basin
  • Milk Glass, Amethyst Glass, Frankoma, Wilhite, and more
🐦 Figurines, Trinkets & Small Collectibles 🐦
  • Vintage Hummel Figurines
  • Bali Wood Carved Busts, Warrior & Goddess Statues
  • Owl Figurines, Devil Pixies, Totem Statues
  • Snuff Bottles, Pill Boxes, Costume Jewelry (2-part collection)
  • Japanese Dolls, Silk Fabric & Tapestries
  • Vintage Christmas, Bird & Flower Decor
  • Assorted Cloisonné, Brass, Silver, Jade, and Trinkets from Around the World
🚂 Toys & Trains 🚂
  • Atlas, Manua, Tyco Train Sets + Accessories

Auction Pick-Up Details:

Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7

Pick-ups will take place on Friday June 6th, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm and Saturday June 7th, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm.

!!! NO EXCEPTIONS ON PICK-UP TIMES: IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THESE TIMES, PLEASE DO NOT BID !!!

!!! YOU MUST USE THE LINK IN THE WIN EMAIL TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO PICK UP !!!

Winning bidders are responsible for picking up their items at the specified location and within the allotted time frame as outlined in the auction details or your invoice. You are responsible for lifting, carrying, or towing items and equipment you purchase. We do not provide packing and moving help. Bring help to lift large and heavy items and proper equipment to tow items like riding mowers, wood chipper, and other oversized equipment. Bring your own boxes and packing materials. If you fail to bring assistance or cannot remove your items during the scheduled pick-up time, a $100 restocking fee will be charged.

ID REQUIRED FOR ALL WINNING BIDDERS:

Winning local bidders will receive a link to sign up for pick-ups, after payment is made, and THEN you will receive the address by email prior to pick-ups. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU’VE SIGNED UP FOR A PICK-UP TIME, and CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FIRST, BEFORE texting us that you were not given the address. Please make sure you’ve enabled email or text notifications for winning bids in your account settings.

A link will be provided to schedule your pick-up. Please come prepared with packing materials and assistance for large items. We do not offer packing or moving services.