Hartwig Estate Auction

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We have been selected to liquidate the Estate of Dr. Edgar and Mrs. Winifred Hartwig. The proceeds of the sale will go into a scholarship program at Mississippi State University where Dr. Hartwig was a world renowned Agronomist and developed several varieties of soy beans. Dr and Mrs. Hartwig traveled around the world as an Agronomist advising countries on way to improve their production of agriculture. They collected and were given gifts from many countries.

Dr. Hartwig died several years ago and Mrs. Hartwig died last year.  The furniture and collectibles from their lovely home in Cleveland, Ms. has been in climate controlled storage until September 18 when it was moved to our auction building for your bidding pleasure.  

The Collection contains beautiful antique furniture, Art Pottery, Fostoria and other glass, Antique Persian rugs as well as collectibles from around the world. The Following is a sample: 

We will be selling the Estate of Dr. Edgar and Mrs. Winifred Hartwig ; a world renowned Agronomist and developer of several varieties of soy beans. The Collection contains beautiful antique furniture, Art Pottery, Fostoria and other glass, Antique Persian rugs as well as collectibles from around the world. Over 150 pieces of Furniture: 1810-30 Cherry canopy Bed; 1780 Flame Mah. Secretary; Birdseye Maple Chest; 2 tier tables; pie stand; 6 drawer jewelry chest; 1840-60 Crotch Mah washstand; Several 1800s Night stands in Mah. & Cherry; Victorian M.T tables; Several  Drop-leaf Tables; 1840 Ohio Valley Primitive Chair; mid 1800s cane bottom chairs; Country store Counter top candy case- Note Says from “Feba” Ms. ; Large Glass & brass display case; Large 1890s three door wardrobe; wicker table & chairs; Wicker sunroom set; Plant stands; Bamboo rocker; Lawyer’s Stackable bookcase; 1937 Dining table, 6 chairs, China, Hutch, Server, Buffet; Empire & Vic. Mirrors; Vic. Sofa & Chair; Victorian Balloon Back Chairs; Empire & Vic. Footstools; Victorian teacart; 3 Victorian Hanging; Oil Lamps - patent Dates range 1881- 1895; Victorian Nichol Plated Lamps;  Mah. Console pieces w/desks; Vic. Hanging Shelves; corner shelves; Chestnut Washstand; Spice Cabinet; Wingback Chair; Newer sofa & chairs, Tables, curios, T.V. Cabinet; 5 Shelve Bookcase; End tables; 4 Piece 1950s Bedroom Set; Demi Luni Table; 1950s Child Table;  50s stereo; 50s office Chairs; Pump Organ –works; & Piano & Organ  Stools; Heavy Metal Screen; desk; 3 large Silver serving Trays; Candle stands in silver, brass, wood, & pewter; Piano Lamp; Salesman Sample Stove w/pots & pans; 1915 French Doll; Table lamps; Irish Linen Table Clothe w/ Napkins; Crochet table and bedspreads; 1931-1937 dated handmade Quilts;  Several old clocks – Ansonia, Kitchen, ArtDeco- Russian; Victorian Ink Wells; Framed needle-points; Old Dutch Scene Oils; Oils by Mrs. Hartwig; Old prints including “Joe’s “ By Steve Yee;  Charcoals Dated As early as 1881; Hundreds of old photographs; Old postcards; Toys from the 50s; 30s luggage; 1938 letters and passport; Glassware: over /100 pieces of Beautiful Fostoria including large & xlarge punch bowls; cups; plates; dishes; Cut & pressed glass; Flo- Blue; Quimper Pottery; Stewart Pottery – Louisville, Ms 3 gallon Churn; Large Brass/Copper Pot used for making soap; Art Glass; Carnival and depression glass; Old cups & saucer Collection; Stangle china, Haviland; Spode; Czech, Persian Rugs ; Machine Rugs; Collectible Figurine From Around the world; Leather & Silver Riding Crop; Many old Books; plus much more.

Conditions of Sale

1. NO BUYERS PREMIUM; 2. We accept Cash and Good Checks but do not accept credit/debit cards. 3. All items paid for the day of the Sale. 4. All items sold as-is where-is with no warranties implied or expressed. 5. Unless prior arrangements are made with Meadows Auctions- Please Remove furniture from the building within 5 work days. 6. Refreshment Available 7. Have Fun.