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We have more than 35 years experience in conducting Estate Sales. For more information please contact us at hwcinvites@sbcglobal.net

Sunday, May 6, 2012

May Estate Sale, May 11-13

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU TO A MAY ESTATE SALE
FRI., SAT., SUN., MAY 11, 12, 13 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
(Pick-up and Final Sales Day - Tues., May 15, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.)

A FAMILY COLLECTION...LOVED & ENJOYED FOR MANY DECADES


Photos here:
http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign/100287


FINE ART: Two Plein Air Oil Paintings by Alexis Podchernikoff (1886-1933);
Five Signed Wood Block Prints by Toshi Yoshida;
Plein Air Oil Paintings by Holdridge, Porter;
Unsigned Watercolors; Many Prints; Excellent Photos
TURN-OF-THE CENTURY (1880-1910): American Victorian Shelf;
Gutta Percha Case; Brilliant Cut Glass; Craftsman Stand
1920'S-1930'S: Art Deco Wall Sconces; Iron & Brass Floor Lamps;
Arcade & Home Entertainment Equipment (Nickel Peep Show, "Clownin" Pin Ball; Gumball Shooting Machine; Magic Lantern; Bryan's Twelvewin Clock Slot Machine; Folding Typewriter); Wedgewood Iron Pot-Belly Stove; Small Alabaster Bust; Fancy Carved-Frame Settee; Leaded Glass
1940's: Dinette Set; Parker Fountain Pens; Tea Cart; Silver, incl. Danish;
Silver-Overlay Crystal; Berlin & Haviland (Limoges) Dishes; Native American Basket; Bauer Bowls; 25+ Vases for Bouquets
MID CENTURY: Watch Novelties; Signs from Redd Foxx, Dinah Shore Shows;
Enamel on Copper for Georg Jensen; English Floral Servers; Barware
AND: Hobart Produce Scale; Judaica; Books; HANDMADE MUSIC STAND;
Tools; Records; Some Costume Jewelry; Fabulous Empire-Style Mirror;
Vintage Shaving Accessories; Chests of Drawers; SO MUCH MORE!

Hope to see you ....Emile, Mark, & The Handle With Care Crew

Friday, April 20, 2012

Estate Sale April 27-29 2012

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU TO THE SALE OF THE COMPLETE ESTATE
OF THE MULTI-TALENTED AND MUCH LOVED,

NORMAN A. MENNES (1916-2012)

FRI., SAT., SUN., APRIL 27, 28, 29, 10AM - 3PM
(Wed., May 2, Final Pick up and Clearance)

LOS ANGELES, 90027

NORMAN A. MENNES, PLAYWRIGHT, DIRECTOR, SET &
COSTUME DESIGNER, WAS CHAIR OF THE THEATER ARTS DEPARTMENT AT LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOR MANY YEARS. HIS ESTATE REFLECTS HIS DRAMATIC EYE, HIS LOVE OF BEAUTY & HISTORY, AND THE ENJOYMENT HE HAD IN COLLECTING FOR MANY OF HIS 96 YEARS.

Images: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100285

THE LIVING ROOM: Turn-of-the Century Dutch Bombe Lighted Cabinet with Marquetry (54" Wide X 78" Tall); Hand-Carved Rosewood Altar Table; 6-Panel Coromandel Screen; Graceful Wood-Framed 9' Sofa; Pair of Settees; Rosewood & Glass Sofa Tables; Newer Chinese Painted Secretary; Pr. Fauteuils; MORE THAN 250 PIECES OF ROSE MEDALLION (1890-1970); Peonies: Painted on Silk, of Peking Glass, & of Carved Hard-stone in Cloisonné Bowl; Pair of 48" Iron Cranes; 43" Spanish Wood & Brass Horse; 20" Rose Quartz Horse; (2) Antique Satsuma Vases; Coalport Village; Antique English Plates; (4) 17TH C. WOODCUTS: THE TRIUMPH OF MAXIMILIAN I by HANS BURGKMAIRTHE

THE DINING ROOM: Hand-Painted Scenic Screen; Mirrors Framed with Wrought Iron Enameled Flowers; Rare Doulton Jester Wall Pockets; 400 PIECES OF HEREND, "ROTHSCHILD BIRD", incl. "OPENWORK FANCIES"; Silver Servers; Verlys Dragon Bowl; Mid-Century Swedish 18" Crystal Vase

THE DEN: Renaissance Revival Cabinet (Carved Figures & Stained Glass); (2) 9' Tall, Charmingly Painted Bookcases; Carved Easel with Mystery Painting; Fine Collection of Theater Arts Books (Costuming, Acting, Etc.); Art Books; 1940's Broadway Theater Posters, Programs; Photos; Imari Bowls & Plates; Ceiling Cherubs; 1901 NAVAJO RUG (77" x 51")

THE BLUE BEDROOM: Blue Wing Chair & Hassock; Fancy Gold & White Furniture; More than 100 Pieces of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain; Steiff Animals; Dept. 56 Heritage Village Collection; Alabaster Table Lamps

THE MASTER BEDROOM: Elegant Suite by Drexel-Heritage: King Bed, Long-Dresser with Trifold Mirror, Armoire, Small Secretary Desk, End Chests; Oil Painting by Calogero; BJORN WINBLAD COLLECTION; Interesting Linens,incl. Embroideries

THE SUN ROOM, BREAKFAST ROOM, & KITCHEN: Wrought Iron & Glass Tables & Chairs; Coalport, "Strawberry" Set; Wedgwood Miniatures; Chinese "Restaurant Ware"; Gourmet Utensils; Milk Glass; Satsuma Dinnerware; Small Treasures (Some Costume Jewelry, Russian Goblets, Much More!)

THE GARAGE & BACKYARD: Bird Bath; Large Planters; Persian Tiles; Christmas (Lenox, Etc.) & Halloween Decor; Iron Lanterns; Workshop; Parts & Pieces & Fabulous Surprises. It's never too early to shop for Christmas.

WE HOPE YOU WILL STOP BY THIS VERY FULL SALE MORE THAN 1 TIME.
Emile & The Handle With Care Crew...Mark, Rudy, Victoria, Marci, John, Katherine, Connie, Sharon, Lee, Bobbi

Proceeds from this sale benefit the LACC Theater Arts Department

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Estate Sale Friday, Saturday, Sunday  March 30, 31,  April 1   10:00 - 3:00

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU TO THE SALE OF
THE ESTATE OF WALT DOUGLAS (1950-2011)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday March 30, 31, April 1 10:00 - 3:00
Costa Mesa

Pictures Here: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100279

Walt worked many years to become Wardrobe Supervisor Extraordinaire for Theatrical Events throughout this Country, Europe, and Asia
His spacious condo is filled with...

THEATER MEMORIES: Posters from "Follies" (& proposed "Follies" Poster);
"Sunset Blvd."; "Dreamgirls'; "The Lion King" ; "3-Penny Opera; MORE!
Walls Full of Other Notable Posters, Lobby Cards, Autographed Photos
(Many posters are autographed, some by the entire cast)
Window Cards from "Master Class", Signed by Faye Dunaway, Patti Lupone
Letters from Katherine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor

DRAMATIC FURNISHINGS: Vintage Louis Vuitton Chest (he used it as a cocktail table); Biedermeier Secretary Desk; Amer. Empire Chest/Desk;
Well-Carved Vintage Chinese Camphorwood Chest, Glazed Cream;
Wing Chairs; French-Style Settee; Carved-Front End Chests; Fancy Mirrors; Tiffany Bronze Clock ("Ship's Bell"), Working; Steinway Spinet Piano

IMPRESSIVE COSTUME JEWELRY: Rainbow Colored Large Rhinestone Pieces;
Many Sterling Brooches; A Ring for Every Finger; Baubles & Beads

ARTWORKS: "Fallen Idol" & "Tomorrow's Promise", Life Casts by Philip Hitchcock; Oil Paintings, "Ships" by Graham Hodges; "Ships" by Marquis de Bouthillier; "Reclining Woman" by August Cortes; Fanciful Masks by David Speck; Litho. by Thomas Kinkade; Watercolors; Engravings; Etc.

ENTERTAINING & GIFTWARE: Cobalt & Gold Paragon Service Plates; Heino 3" Vase; Pitcher Collection; Colorful Crystal Goblets; Towle, "Cascade" Sterling

ALSO WONDERFUL: Huge Wardrobe Trunk Case; Patio Iron Table & Chair Set; Toy Delivery Trucks; Dolls; Tom Tierney Paper Dolls; Signalman's Lantern Lamps; Theater & Art Books; Beaded Jackets & Beading Supplies; Vintage Furs; Spears; 400 Records; Decorated Gourds; Silverplate Sets; Bird Cages; & So Much More....Come see us at this full, fabulous SALE.

Emile and a great cast (Mark, Rudy, John, Ann, Victoria, Marci, Sharon, Lee; Katherine; Connie)

Saturday, February 18, 2012

February Estate Sale

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU
TO THE ESTATE SALE OF AN ELEGANT & HOSPITABLE HANCOCK PARK COUPLE
FRI., FEB. 24, 9:00 - 3:00 SAT.,SUN., FEB. 25, 26, 10:00 - 3:00

THEIR GRACIOUS HOME OFFERS

REFINED FURNISHINGS: (Fine Woods; Excellent Designs)
7'Tall Lighted Breakfront by Baker; 19th Century French Chest with
Ormulu Decoration and Marble Top; Handsome Sheraton-Style Settee;
Choice English Manor Dining Set (Double Pedestal Table with 8 High-
Back Velvet Chairs; C. 1860, Georgian-Style 16-Light Chandelier;
40" Square Cocktail Table and 7-Drawer Chest, Both Influenced by
Chinese Chippendale Styling; Occasional Tables, French & English;
7 1/2' Tall Secretary Bookcase by Beacon Hill; Carved Antique Side-
Chairs; 19th Century Sideboard with Carving of Lovers' Interview at
Window; Antique Oak Corner Cabinet; Small Lovely Chests of Drawers;
Country French-Style Dresser; Charming Painted Wardrobe Chest, Beds

INTRIGUING ACCESSORIES: 1930's Oak Cigarette Table; Unusual Hooked
Rug-Top Hassock; Marble-Top Brass & Steel Side Table; Brass Garden
Seat; Folding News Rack; Fisher 4-Speed Phonograph; Carved Chinese
Nest of Tables; Cut Crystal Table Lamps; Elephant Holding Liqueurs
ON THE WALLS: Oil Paintings by H. Ten Hoeven (Dutch-
American), Edmond Adolphe Rudaux; 3"X 5" Millard Sheets Painting;
Temple Carvings; Miniature Portraits on Ivory ; Ornate Mirrors;
Child's Quilt with Engaging Dogs; Watercolors; Prints and More

Vintage Lalique Powder Box; Lalique Plates; Old & Newer Sterling
Vanities; French Crystal or Porcelain Boxes; Exquisite Marghab
Linens; Mini Perfume Collection in Wall Case; Murano Glass; Boehm
Plates; Fine China Accents; Splendid Decanters; Silver Servers

MILADY'S CLOSET: Suits & Dresses by St. John, Chanel, Carlisle,
Ferragamo, Helga, Etc.; Bags, incl.Judith Lieber Evening; Hats;
A Multitude of Scarves, Gloves, Handkerchiefs; Costume Jewelry

AND: Yamaha 5'2" Baby Grand Piano; Outdoor Furniture; Barware;
Kitchenware; Some Books AND MORE....MORE....MORE

We look forward to sharing this beautiful estate with you.
Emile & The Handle With Care Crew..Mark, Rudy, Victoria, Connie,
Sharon, Lee, John & Ann

Images: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100263

(323) 664-0941 HWCINVITES@SBCGLOBAL.NET

February Estate Sale

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU
TO THE ESTATE SALE OF AN ELEGANT & HOSPITABLE HANCOCK PARK COUPLE
FRI., FEB. 24, 9:00 - 3:00 SAT.,SUN., FEB. 25, 26, 10:00 - 3:00

THEIR GRACIOUS HOME OFFERS

REFINED FURNISHINGS: (Fine Woods; Excellent Designs)
7'Tall Lighted Breakfront by Baker; 19th Century French Chest with
Ormulu Decoration and Marble Top; Handsome Sheraton-Style Settee;
Choice English Manor Dining Set (Double Pedestal Table with 8 High-
Back Velvet Chairs; C. 1860, Georgian-Style 16-Light Chandelier;
40" Square Cocktail Table and 7-Drawer Chest, Both Influenced by
Chinese Chippendale Styling; Occasional Tables, French & English;
7 1/2' Tall Secretary Bookcase by Beacon Hill; Carved Antique Side-
Chairs; 19th Century Sideboard with Carving of Lovers' Interview at
Window; Antique Oak Corner Cabinet; Small Lovely Chests of Drawers;
Country French-Style Dresser; Charming Painted Wardrobe Chest, Beds

INTRIGUING ACCESSORIES: 1930's Oak Cigarette Table; Unusual Hooked
Rug-Top Hassock; Marble-Top Brass & Steel Side Table; Brass Garden
Seat; Folding News Rack; Fisher 4-Speed Phonograph; Carved Chinese
Nest of Tables; Cut Crystal Table Lamps; Elephant Holding Liqueurs
ON THE WALLS: Oil Paintings by H. Ten Hoeven (Dutch-
American), Edmond Adolphe Rudaux; 3"X 5" Millard Sheets Painting;
Temple Carvings; Miniature Portraits on Ivory ; Ornate Mirrors;
Child's Quilt with Engaging Dogs; Watercolors; Prints and More

Vintage Lalique Powder Box; Lalique Plates; Old & Newer Sterling
Vanities; French Crystal or Porcelain Boxes; Exquisite Marghab
Linens; Mini Perfume Collection in Wall Case; Murano Glass; Boehm
Plates; Fine China Accents; Splendid Decanters; Silver Servers

MILADY'S CLOSET: Suits & Dresses by St. John, Chanel, Carlisle,
Ferragamo, Helga, Etc.; Bags, incl.Judith Lieber Evening; Hats;
A Multitude of Scarves, Gloves, Handkerchiefs; Costume Jewelry

AND: Yamaha 5'2" Baby Grand Piano; Outdoor Furniture; Barware;
Kitchenware; Some Books AND MORE....MORE....MORE

We look forward to sharing this beautiful estate with you.
Emile & The Handle With Care Crew..Mark, Rudy, Victoria, Connie,
Sharon, Lee, John & Ann

Images: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100263

(323) 664-0941 HWCINVITES@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Brentwood Estate Sale January 20-22

HANDLE WITH CARE INVITES YOU TO A JANUARY ESTATE SALE
LOS ANGELES 90049
FRI., SAT., SUN., JANUARY 20, 21, 22 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.

THIS BRENTWOOD HOME HOLDS FASCINATING DISCOVERIES IN EVERY ROOM
ANTIQUES*AFRICAN & ASIAN ART PIECES*COMFORTABLE FURNISHINGS

See images of the sale here: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100252

ANTIQUE ENGLISH: Fitted Pipe & Tobacco Small Cabinet; Tea Caddy;
Oak Breakfront/Bar; Chamberlain Worcester Plates
AFRICAN & OCEANIC ART PIECES: Tall, Older Dogon Figure; Carved
Masks, Alligator, Antelope, Door Lock; Oceanic Figure Hook,
Drum with Alligator Stick, Body Decorations; Baskets; More
CHINESE: Long Lacquer Table; Clothing Chest; Famille Rose Dishes;
Ant. Export Platter; Hardstone & Carved Frame Mirrors: Embroidery

Whistler Etching, "Little Rag Gatherers", Signed in Plate
1950's Oil Paintings by Raymond Rowley King (Jazz); Fil Mattola
Oil Painting; Max Weiczorek Art; Many More Wall Decorations

COMFORTABLE FURNITURE: Turn-of-the Century Round Oak Pedestal
Table; Windsor-Style Armchairs; Ant. Lamp Tables; Wing Chairs &
Frames; Brass, Chrome & Glass Cocktail Table; Leaded Glass Coffee
Table; Narrow Secretary Desk; Table Desk; Knoll Chair; 3-Part
Bookcase Unit; French-Style Headboard & Chest; Sofas & Sleepers

SPECIALTIES: Iron Medieval-Style Standard; Custom Wine Rack;
Rattan Ladder; Dog Sled; Electrified Antique Large Kerosene
Light;
Pomona Glass Lamp; Large Chrome Etagere; Roll-Top Card File

FAMILY FAVORITES: Matchbox Toy Cars; Pipe Collection; Books about
Fishing, Golf, Cooking; Ivory & Other Costume Jewelry; Men's
Cashmere Sweaters; Records; Handmade Boxes

AS WELL AS: Bavarian Dish Set; Glass and Crystal; Outdoor Iron
Furniture; Silver; Desk Accessories; Copper Cookware; MORE
..............................................................................................
We'd love to see you.
Emile & The Handle With Care Crew 323-664-0941


See images of the sale here: http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100252

Monday, November 14, 2011

La Canada Mid-century Estate Sale Nov. 18-20

THE HANDLE WITH CARE CREW INVITES YOU TO THE SALE OF THE COMPLETE ESTATE OF LONGTIME LA CANADA/FLINTRIDGE RESIDENTS
FRI., SAT., SUN., NOV. 18, 19, 20, 10am-3pm

MID-CENTURY MARVELS AND COLLECTOR’S JOYS
Pictures at http://gallery.me.com/mdtdesign#100207
The Living/Dining Room: Impressive 30” Aluminum On Copper Stylized Gazelle Sculpture; Scandinavian Artware; Catalina Rancho Dish; New Zealand and Hawaii Carvings; Pair Wing Chairs; Original 50’s Perch Chair; Unusual Antique Bavarian Plates; Crystal & Silver for Holiday Entertaining; Elegant White Marble Table Lamp; Sofas; Chairs; Tables; Foot Stools; Barware; Large Carved Swiss Figure; Scenic Oils & Watercolors...
The Den: 20th Century Navajo blankets; WW1, McClellan Cavalry Saddle; Small Papago Basket; Carved Don Quixote & Sancho Panza; Framed Maps; Cheerful Floral Sofa; Records; Handmade Clay Objects; Banjo Barometer...
The Bedroom: 40‘s Maple Dresser & Chest in the style of Heywood-Wakefield (Masterfully Crafted by GreatGrandfather Young) ; Vaseline Lamp; Tole Lamp; Cameras & Lenses; Frames...
The Dressing Room: Vintage Magnins & Saks Shoes & Handbags; Costume Jewelry; Sweaters; Singer Sewing Machine & Notions; Linens...
The Poolside Covered Patio: Brown-Jordan Table & Chair Set; Pair of Interesting Scrolled- Arm Outdoor Chairs; Pair Large Coach-lamp Fixtures; Tortoise Shell; Bleached Steer Skull; Antlers; Potted Plants & Large Stag-horn Fern; Petrified wood...
The Workshop: Woodworking & Machine Shop Tools; Fishing Poles & Tackle Box & more
Also: Old Downtown LA Pineridge Tract Street Lamp (glass replaced); Kitchenware including, Franciscan Dinner Set; Glading McBean bowls, Bauer Batter Pitcher; Mid-Century California Ceramics; Cookbooks; Gas Washer & Dryer; Aluminum Fishing Boat, California Pottery Figures...
See you at the sale - The Handle With Care Crew: Mark, Rudy, Victoria, Ann, Katherine & John
hwcinvites@sbcglobal.net Maple Dresser & Chest in the style of Heywood-Wakefield (Masterfully Crafted by GreatGrandfather Young) ; Vaseline Lamp; Tole Lamp; Cameras & Lenses; Frames...
The Dressing Room: Vintage Magnins & Saks Shoes & Handbags; Costume Jewelry; Sweaters; Singer Sewing Machine & Notions; Linens...
The Poolside Covered Patio: Brown-Jordan Table & Chair Set; Pair of Interesting Scrolled- Arm Outdoor Chairs; Pair Large Coach-lamp Fixtures; Tortoise Shell; Bleached Steer Skull; Antlers; Potted Plants & Large Stag-horn Fern; Petrified wood...
The Workshop: Woodworking & Machine Shop Tools; Fishing Poles & Tackle Box & more
Also: Old Downtown LA Pineridge Tract Street Lamp (glass replaced); Kitchenware including, Franciscan Dinner Set; Glading McBean bowls, Bauer Batter Pitcher; Mid-Century California Ceramics; Cookbooks; Gas Washer & Dryer; Aluminum Fishing Boat, California Pottery Figures...
See you at the sale - The Handle With Care Crew: Mark, Rudy, Victoria, Ann, Katherine & John
hwcinvites@sbcglobal.net