Ellen Spangler lived her entire life in Ballard, West Virginia.  She took meticulous care of anything in her possession including two garage-kept, low-mileage cars - a 2012 Ford Fiesta and a 2010 Ford Fusion.   As the only child, she became the caretaker and keeper of all the items from the family farms over the years. Included in the collection is a Land Grant dated 1843 for Monroe County, Virginia, a family chest with provenance possibly from the workshop of Greenbrier Co. maker David Surbaugh, an antique yarn winder, a  loomed coverlet & quilts, Civil War era money, oak furniture, 1928 panoramic photo of the Town of Peterstown, old coins, Ironstone, depression glass, A Ballard thermometer, Gold Jewelry , including a beautiful diamond cocktail ring, large amount of vintage costume Jewelry, American Fostoria, Azella Franciscan ware, Large number of Books, Hand tools, ladders, Vintage formica tables & chairs, goose neck rocker, oak secretary, Fiesta ware, crocks, blue jars, milk glass, mixing bowls, farm work table and early chairs, flax & linen items made on the Farm.  

From our sister company, Entrusted Auctions

Entrusted Auctions is happy to present this unique Pocahontas County, West Virginia collection.

There is certainly something for everyone in this auction which includes a variety of antiques and collectible items such as petroleum signs, metal Top Value Stamps signs, local and regional paper ephemera, vintage Halloween costumes, various assorted holiday decor, a large selection of vintage toys and games, steins and decanters, household furniture, various hand tools, quality glassware, lamps/lighting, antique and vintage bottles including 2 Marlinton Dairy milk bottles, dolls, quilts, art glass, washer and dryer, various wood and coal stoves, antique wood cook stove, records, model cars, cedar chest, unique items, various glassware, costume jewelry and much much more.

*disclaimer* - minor cigarette smoke smell to some of the furniture on the ground level in the main house. Items in basement, attic and other locations appear to be okay.

Featuring:  an amazing array of decorative arts including:  a large collection of beautiful stained glass and Tiffany style lamps,  area rugs,  fine and decorative art, palace sized vases and other assorted vases, bronze and other sculpture, assorted plant and display stands, folding dressing screens, crystal chandelier, 1874 antique Bible, yard statuary, Sumpter mahogany china display, Howard Miller grandfather clock, assorted antique and household furnishings, and so MUCH MORE!

This family has enjoyed collecting items that were near and dear to their hearts. The lady of the house was a charter member in the Longaberger basket club. She has an impressive collection being offered for sale. She also enjoyed crafting things herself and has a wide array of decor made by her & other craftsmen & artisans. They shared a adoration for all things primitive & antique. You will find two antique violins/fiddles, 3 vehicles,  beautiful Tiger Oak 3/4 bed, an extensive outdoor decor collection. Also included is NASCAR memorabilia with 1980s Franklin County Speedway race programs. 1930s working Emerson Electric desk fan. Two floor model, easy to handle floor safes. Antique quilts. Repurposed furnishings to reflect a primitive design. Tootsie cars , Hot Wheels & Matchbox other Toys include a Marx Tin Litho Stamped Train station. Rolling Craftsman, Tool Chests , vintage name brand cabinets for shop & garages. A Large tool collection. So much more.