McDowell Living Estate- Fairfield, Va

Timed auction by Circle C Auction Company

Starts Jun 17, 2026 8:00 PM EDT. Ends Jun 30, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

Living Estate of Jim & Susan McDowell – Online Only Auction 76 McClure Blvd, Fairfield, VA 24435 Bidding Begins to Close: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM Closing Rate: 4 Lots Per Minute with a 1-Minute Auto Extension Preview: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 2:30 PM until 6:30 PM Pick-Up: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM Shipping: Available on Select Small Items PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER CLOSING TIME! Circle C Auction Company is honored to offer the personal property of Jim and Susan McDowell at public online auction. This outstanding sale features more than 1,200 lots including a compact tractor, European and Americana antiques, sterling silver, vintage furnishings, collectibles, artwork, home décor, textiles, sewing and knitting supplies, fabrics, yarns, rug-hooking materials, lawn and garden items, yard tools, and much more. Jim proudly served in the United States Army for 30 years, including two tours in Vietnam and an extended assignment in Germany. Following his military retirement, Jim and Susan settled in Fairfield, Virginia, where they restored a historic manor home and spent nearly three decades pursuing their passions for gardening, antiques, and preserving history. Together they cultivated seven acres of award-winning wildflowers and gardens while operating a local antique shop specializing in American Country antiques and collectibles. Through years of travel across the United States and Europe, they assembled an exceptional collection of antiques, decorative arts, and unique treasures. Susan was also active in local gardening, quilting, knitting, and rug-hooking organizations, and her extensive collection of crafting supplies reflects a lifetime devoted to those hobbies. This remarkable estate auction represents a lifetime collection of European and Americana antiques, vintage treasures, textiles, and collectible items. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind and were carefully selected during travels abroad and throughout the United States. Collectors will not want to miss the large offering of sterling silver, quality antiques, decorative accessories, and the extensive selection of sewing, knitting, and rug-hooking supplies. Gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the lawn equipment, compact tractor, yard tools, and garden-related items from a property renowned for its award-winning gardens and wildflower displays. Featuring more than 1,200 lots, this extraordinary auction is one you will not want to miss. Auction Conducted By: Circle C Auction Company Cody L. Manspile, CAI, AMM, CES Virginia Auction Firm License #2908001046 (540) 784-9254

Lots

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#1 • Century 2535 Compact Tractor with C-System 30 Loader (High bid $4,800.00)
#3 • Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ 48 Zero-Turn Mower (High bid $550.00)
#2 • 5x8 Utility Trailer with Homemade Title (High bid $290.00)
#4 • Cub Cadet Heavy-Duty GT 2544 Lawn Tractor (High bid $190.00)
#5 • Steuben Glass Bowl with Original Case (High bid $36.00)
#6 • Mt. Washington Glass Salt Shaker (High bid $9.00)
#7 • Blue Cut-to-Clear Crystal Decanter with Stopper (High bid $35.00)
#8 • Marquis by Waterford Lead Crystal Bowl (High bid $10.00)
#9 • Baldwin Brass Candelabra and Candlestick Holders (High bid $12.00)
#10 • Amethyst Glass Sugar Shaker with Sterling Top (High bid $20.00)
#11 • 6 Red and Gold Etched Glass Wine Goblets (High bid $16.00)
#12 • 21 Purple Stemmed Glasses (High bid $4.00)
#13 • Kaiser Porcelain Figurines, Assorted Set (High bid $8.00)
#14 • Kaiser-Porzellan 'Heimat-Teller' Plate with Box (High bid $3.00)
#15 • 4 Porcelain Figurines, 3 by Royal Doulton (High bid $16.00)
#16 • 8 White Porcelain Angel Figurines (High bid $10.00)
#17 • Kaiser Porcelain Figurines by G. Bochmann (High bid $16.00)
#18 • Lladro Porcelain Figurine 'Gossiping Women' (High bid $50.00)
#19 • Lladro Porcelain Dove Figurine (High bid $26.00)
#20 • Lladro Porcelain Figurines: Girl with Hat & Boy with Donkey (High bid $50.00)
#21 • Lladro Porcelain Figurine of Girl with Doll (High bid $50.00)
#22 • Lladro Porcelain Figurines (High bid $30.00)
#23 • Lladro Figurines: Shepherdess and Ducks (High bid $22.00)
#24 • Lladro Porcelain Figurine of Young Couple (High bid $35.00)
#25 • Lladro Porcelain Figurine 'Spring Breeze' (High bid $35.00)
#26 • Lladro Porcelain Figurine of Woman Sewing (High bid $65.00)
#27 • Collecting Lladró Second Edition Guidebook (High bid $3.00)
#28 • Blue and White Ceramic Covered Jar (High bid $55.00)
#29 • Victorian-Style Porcelain Pitcher (High bid $12.00)
#30 • Hand-Painted Delft Blue Lidded Jar (High bid $30.00)
#31 • 19th-Century Transferware Cachepot with Handles (High bid $45.00)
#32 • Hand-Painted Chinese Floral Porcelain Vase (High bid $24.00)
#33 • Heinrich Porcelain Vase with Floral Motif (High bid $20.00)
#34 • Lidded Ceramic Jar With Floral Design (High bid $22.00)
#35 • Dutch Delft Ceramic Items (High bid $36.00)
#36 • Goebel Ceramic Bird Figurine Collection (High bid $16.00)
#37 • Porcelain and Ceramic Decorative Items (High bid $18.00)
#38 • Carved Wooden Duck Decoy With Painted Details (High bid $60.00)
#39 • Hand-Painted Wooden Mallard Duck Decoy (High bid $51.00)
#40 • Hand-Painted Wood Duck Decoy (High bid $46.00)
#41 • Carved Wooden Mockingbird on Driftwood Base (High bid $51.00)
#42 • 3 Hummel Figurines by Goebel (High bid $14.00)
#43 • Four Hummel-Style Figurines, Germany (High bid $18.00)
#44 • Kaiser Porcelain Serving Tray and Vase With Rose (High bid $18.00)
#45 • Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Sculptures on Bases (High bid $22.00)
#46 • Three Ceramic Figurines, Including Staffordshire Bird (High bid $4.00)
#47 • Pressed and Cut Glass Tableware (High bid $6.00)
#48 • Wooden Tool Chest with Monogram and Rollers (High bid $85.00)
#49 • Wooden Spinning Wheel, 50" x 32" (High bid $240.00)
#50 • Framed 28 x 34 Copy of the Declaration of Independence (High bid $250.00)
#51 • Framed County Map of Virginia and West Virginia (High bid $50.00)
#52 • Stained Glass Table Lamp, 20" Tall (High bid $90.00)
#53 • Carved Wooden Statue of a Bearded Figure (High bid $35.00)
#54 • Carved Wooden Figurine of Elder with Child (High bid $18.00)
#55 • Framed Watercolor Print of Champs-Elysees (High bid $20.00)
#56 • Wedgwood Ceramic Pieces (High bid $20.00)
#57 • Royal Doulton Bunnykins Children's Dish Set (High bid $10.00)
#58 • Goebel Ceramic Swan Planter and Blue Chrysthanthemum Pitcher (High bid $16.00)
#59 • Delft and Danish Ceramic Pieces (High bid $12.00)
#60 • Lenox Ceramic Vase, Butterfly Mugs, and Leaf Dish (High bid $3.00)
#61 • 7 Beatrix Potter Children's Plates and Bowls (High bid $35.00)
#62 • Three Blue and White Ceramic Tableware Pieces (High bid $6.00)
#63 • Blue and White Transferware Bowls (High bid $24.00)
#64 • Three Blue and White Plates and Platters (High bid $30.00)
#65 • Two Blue and White Transferware Bowls (High bid $12.00)
#66 • Blue Willow Divided Plate and Gradient Plate (High bid $7.00)
#67 • Four Blue and White Porcelain Dishes (High bid $26.00)
#68 • Four Blue and White Transferware Plates (High bid $16.00)
#69 • Four Transferware Plates by Various Makers (High bid $20.00)
#70 • Bavaria Zeh Scherzer 'Orchard' Porcelain Set (High bid $16.00)
#71 • Villeroy & Boch Porcelain Tableware Set (High bid $30.00)
#72 • Crystal Tableware and Decor Collection (High bid $12.00)
#73 • Three Blue and White Ceramic Platters (High bid $30.00)
#74 • Ceramic Plates and Platters (High bid $35.00)
#75 • Antique-Style Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade (High bid $36.00)
#76 • Round Gold-Tone Wall Mirror, 24" Wide (High bid $35.00)
#77 • Carved Wood Upholstered Armchair (High bid $80.00)
#78 • Wood Pedestal Table with Scalloped Top (High bid $61.00)
#79 • Wooden (Rosewood?) Sideboard with Marble Top and Mirror (High bid $250.00)
#80 • Brass Electrified Oil Lamp With Glass Shade (High bid $8.00)
#81 • Carved Wood Noah's Ark with Animal Figures (High bid $30.00)
#82 • Brass Electric Table Lamp with Glass Shade (High bid $10.00)
#83 • Cobalt Blue Glassware Collection (High bid $65.00)
#84 • Hand-Painted Wooden Side Chair, 15" x 33" (High bid $35.00)
#85 • Upholstered Wingback Chair with Carved Legs (High bid $141.00)
#86 • Framed Engraving Depicting Colonial Scene, 24 x 36 (High bid $20.00)
#87 • 29" Porcelain Table Lamp with Asian Motif (High bid $2.00)
#88 • 8 Placemats and 8 Napkins with Blue Floral Design (High bid $14.00)
#89 • Variety of Cloth Napkins in Assorted Patterns (High bid $3.00)
#90 • Vintage Embroidered Piano Cover, 25 x 72 Inches (High bid $35.00)
#91 • White Tablecloth with Crocheted Border (High bid $22.00)
#92 • Embroidered Napkins and Coasters, Packs of 12 (High bid $7.00)
#93 • White Linen Tablecloth and Hand Towels Set (High bid $3.00)
#94 • Embroidered Tablecloth and Napkins Set (High bid $2.00)
#95 • Red and White Textile Hand Towels (High bid $22.00)
#96 • Four Floral Patterned Textiles with Fringe (High bid $18.00)
#97 • 46 x 46 Tablecloth with 20 Matching Napkins (High bid $4.00)
#98 • Blue Gingham Tablecloth Set with Embroidery (High bid $22.00)

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