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Our goal is to market your collection, in a fair and honest way, to an ever-increasing audience. Every auction is available online; giving our local roots an international reach.  You can browse our auctions at anytime and bid from anywhere. Our 30 years of professional experience ensure that we are the best option for your auction, appraisal, and real estate needs.  We look forward to meeting you.


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Apr 23
  •   Tue, Apr 8, 2025 @ 4:34pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm (Start)
  •   Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)

Farmer Auctions would love to offer you the opportunity to step back in time to experience the Antique collection of Regina and Steve Vassar. Steve and Gina were both born of families with deep roots to the areas of Bedford, Roanoke and Buchanan. Once together, Steve and Gina opened a booth at the old Happy's Flea Market building in Roanoke VA. They named it This and That Antiques. When the booth closed, they continued to build their personal collection in their historic 1880s home in Elliston. They spent their time outside of collecting taking care of numerous farm animals. While family was often invited into the home, perhaps no one knew just how incredible this collection is until now! 

While every piece is fantastic we would like to draw your attention to some items that stand out including Collections of Gold Coins $2.50, $5, $10, $20 Pieces, 14Kt Gold & Sterling Jewelry, Tobacco Tins, Rare Old Mill Cigarettes Advertisement. Local Roanoke, Botetourt & Lakeside Memorabilia, Political Memorabilia, Pins, Books and Ephemera, Masonic Items, Daum Nancy Cameo Vase, Antique Regina Music Box, Early American Pattern Glass, Antique Bisque Dolls, Primitive Antique Furniture, Variety of Early American & Victorian Furniture, Advertising, Aluminum Christmas Tree, Christmas Memorabilia, Seasonal Blow Molds, Ceramic Christmas Trees, Christopher Radko Blown Glass Ornaments, Thomas Edison Phonograph, Antique Telephone Booth, Fabulous 1920s Evening Gowns & Mourning Dress, Pair of Antique Brass Eagle Lanterns, Antique Mannequins, Antique Cast Iron Gate & Hitching Post, Civil War Era Hunting Pouch, Collection of Antique Clocks including Ithaca Calendar Clock, Political & Figural Clocks, Triple Decker Pillar & Scroll Mantle Clocks & much much more!

Please join us for our Preview on April 19th from 3 to 6 for light hors d’oeuvres & refreshments. Happy Bidding! 

Apr 24
  •   Wed, Apr 9, 2025 @ 8:00am (Start)
  •   Thu, Apr 24, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm (Start)
  •   Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)

Ed and Evelyn Tomchin have lived and worked for decades in Bluefield and Princeton, WV. This modest auction contains items they collected, some reflective of their many travels around the world. Some pieces to note include Tomlinson furniture, beautiful rugs, unique China Cabinets, a large Thomasville dining room table, a unique green patio table, vintage Pyrex and other MCM pieces. 

Apr 29
  •   Mon, Apr 14, 2025 @ 8:00am (Start)
  •   Tue, Apr 29, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)
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  •   Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 11:00am (Start)
  •   Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 2:00pm (End)

We  love to introduce you to one of Roanoke’s early homes built by David W. Flickwir, who was instrumental in the development and care of the railway locally. Perhaps it is the history of this beautiful home that enticed former owner Ronald Owens to purchase and care for it. (Be sure to check out the real estate auction listing for this home!) Ron was born in Stuart VA and was a successful Realtor and owner of  Owens & Company Realty. This home is beautifully decorated and we are thrilled to point out some of the highlights. 

Ron clearly had an affinity for learning about the Civil War. We can see this reflected in the collections of books, artwork by well known artist Mort Kunstler, portraits and figural decanters representing wartime generals & more. The living area is accented by Victorian Gentleman’s & Ladies Armchairs, Gone With The Wind Lamps, and a large signed art print by the late P. Buckley Moss. In the upstairs office you will find a beautiful solid wood antique desk.

There are four beds offered in this auction one of which has a matching suit by Pipers Grove Furniture. Also included are Statton side tables, stained glass lamps, marble top tables, nice handmade rugs, numerous pieces of Meissen Blue Onion Pattern China pieces & much more. We invite you to experience this collection as well as tour this historic home at our preview. Hope to see you there. Happy Bidding. 

Apr 30
  •   Tue, Apr 15, 2025 @ 9:00am (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm (End)
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Preview Dates:

  •   Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 5:30pm (Start)
  •   Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm (End)

You will find within this auction an assortment of professional industrial tools that has been completely restored to like-new conditions. Other items of note include a large collection of Steiff animals, original signed and sealed artwork, a collection of quality brand handbags, vintage Lennox dishware, and other home furnishings and decor.