Upcoming Estate Sales
Two great sales this week!
Friday, April 25,10:00AM to 4:00PM
Saturday, April 26,10:00AM to 4:00PM
Estate of Paul Wos, musician and teacher
Many of you knew Paul Woz through his love for music and the arts. He was an accomplished trumpeter and educator, earning his Bachelor’s degree from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, followed by a Masters in Music from the University of Kentucky. Paul had a twenty-nine year career at Niagara Falls High School dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in music and its value. He served as the Director of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. He also taught AP Music Theory, guiding many students into music careers. He was a long time patron of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Included in his sale: Over a dozen professional level trumpets including several Bach Stradivarius large bore models, several Selmers both vintage and modern, Getzen Herald style trumpet, Benge and Selmer flugelhorns, a pocket trumpet, plus Yamaha trumpets, (single) horn in F and baritone horn, plus several saxophone mouthpieces, Shen SB-80 double bass and Ovation acoustic. There's an extensive collection of over one thousand well cared for LPs. Jazz, classic through 90's rock, classical, brass band, musicals and more including many in 45, CD and cassette. Musical and theatre framed posters, programs and collectibles, lots of nicer hi-fi gear including vintage Pioneer HPM-40, JBL and Advent speakers, several Macintosh computers including some vintage models, a very large collection of Looney Tunes memorabilia including rare and retired pieces, clocks, local sport memorabilia, bar signs and barware, lamps (including a major award), quality cameras (he was a Canon guy), holiday ornaments, Disney, furnishings, a snowblower, tools and so much more. >>JUST ADDED<< 2015 Chevrolet Camaro with ultra low miles and in excellent condition! This sale opens on Thursday at 3PM and continues Friday and Saturday. Security is on the premises.
Saturday, April 26,10:00AM to 4:00PM
Estate of Coletta Hilda "The Jelly Lady" Konopa
Coletta was known as “The Jelly Lady” who knew what dressing the part really meant, always in her red and white apron and hat. Mrs. Konopa brought her famous jellies and jams to the market each week and had a faithful following who looked for her at local fairs and markets. Her late husband Daniel was a Navy veteran and retired accountant and personnel director at International Multifoods in Buffalo. Several family generational collectibles are included in this sale. Military uniforms, unit and squadron patches, gorgeous mission Lifetime cabinet , ephemera and aviation logs, religious items, including those of an Army Chaplin who rose to the rank of Colonel, quilts, knives, toys, fine china and crystal, beautiful jewelry, vintage clothing and hats, piano, antique furnishings, a large stamp collection, a huge amount of vintage sewing fabric and notions, trains, a color photographic, enlarger, games, tools, canning jars, great kitchenware, linens, books and so much more!