7246 Cascade Woods Drive SE
Grand Rapids
(Take Cascade Road and cross the bridge over the Thornapple River - left on Thorncrest, left on Cascade Springs, right on Cascade Woods.)
August 28 - Thursday - 9:30-5:00
August 29 - Friday - 9:00-12:00
(numbers at 8:30 A.M.)
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The living estate of James Reaves will include his lifetime collection and home furnishings.
GUNS-WEAPONRY
Kentucky Flintlock carved curly maple rifle from 1800, Colt Model 1860 Army revolver, Colt .45 cal. pistol "WWI Commemorative Chateau Thierry", Colt Frontier Scout revolver "1867-1967 Kansas Chisholm Trail", Savage Navy percussion revolver from 1861, Italian Navy .36 cal. pistol, Winchester Model 94 rifle "Golden Spike", Winchester Rifle "Canadian Centennial 1967, U.S. Model 1855 percussion musket from Harper's Ferry 1860, Winchester Model 94 "National Cowboy Hall of Fame", Flintlock M-1815 rifle, Remington's U.S. Model 1841 percussion rifle "Mississippi", Mossberg 51m rifle, French St. Etienne bayonet, powder horns, U.S. 1865 sabor, dress sword.
AMERICAN "WESTERN" ART
Outstanding collection of original oil paintings by Fred Olds will include: "Old Timer", "The Ghost Horse", "Confederate Soldier-Corn Cob", "Home From the Cruel War", "Buffalo". Watercolor "Sign Talk" by Nick Eggenhoffer, oil painting "Frontiers Man" by Juan Menchaca, oil painting "End of the Trail" by Juan Menchaca, FRAMED PRINTS to include: "Indians and Calvary" by Joe Grandee, "Wild Horses and Letter" by C.M. Russel, "Cattle Rancher" by C.M. Russel, "Shootout on Horseback" by F. Remington, "Calvary and Wild Horses" by F. Remington, "Covered Wagon Escape" by F. Remington, "Indian Warrior on Horseback" by F. Remington, "Frontiersman on Horseback" by Joe Grandee, "Shooting at Indian Attack" by Bob Dale. Selection of bronze statues to include F. Remington reproductions.
MEDALS, ORDERS, AND DECORATIONS
Very impressive rare collection of military decorations will include: German Iron Cross, German Wound Badges, German Battle Badges, Prussia Order of Bravery, American WW1 Victory Medal, German Campaign Shields, German War Merit Cross, Luftwaffee Medals, British Metal of Valour, Great Seal of the Confederate States, and many more!
COLLECTIBLES
Liberty head silver dollars, uncirculated mint coin sets, Eisenhower proof dollars, Governor's sterling "Statehood Medals", bronze medals, German beer steins, cattle branding irons, library of books to include military/history, records, Barbie dolls, clothing, and cases.
FURNITURE
Dining room suite, king bedroom suite, maple dinette set, sofas, arm chairs, end and coffee tables, pedestal stand, jewelry/silver chest, recliner, office desk, bar stools, tea cart.
FURNISHINGS
Set of Reed & Barton "Francis I" sterling flatware, German Mittertrich "Meissen Floral" dinnerware, fabulous 7 piece silver coffee serving set, assortment of silver hollowware serving pieces, cups and saucers, hand decorated china, pair of Chinese ivory figurines, chess set, Kirman style rugs, mink coat, exercise equipment, linens, pool table.
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