Weekly Thursday Evening Kansas City Estate and Consignment Auction

This week’s auction brings one of the most visually striking mixes we’ve had in a while, starting with an overwhelming amount of Blenko glass. There’s simply more Blenko in one room than we’ve ever seen, including a group of incredibly cool mushroom pieces collectors love. Add uranium glass glowing in all the right ways, and the glass alone could carry the night. Photography collectors will want to pay attention. The camera lineup includes a Leica M6 paired with another Leica lens, along with a broader camera collection worth a close look.

We’re also offering original artwork across several styles, violins, a signed Al Hirschfeld illustration, and animation cells, making this a strong auction for art buyers and pop-culture collectors alike. Sports memorabilia shows up in a big way. Highlights include a large framed Joe DiMaggio signed photograph with certificate of authenticity, plus a signed Joe DiMaggio baseball without COA—still a fantastic piece definitely worth further research.

Additional sports material rounds out a category with solid crossover appeal for collectors and decorators. Lighting, design, and décor buyers will find plenty to work with. Several Tiffany-style lamps headline the lighting selection, joined by multiple pieces of Jonathan Adler art pottery. We’re also offering lightweight aluminum stage lights, perfect for creative spaces, studios, or repurposing projects. For those who like variety, this auction delivers.

Sterling silver, coins, jewelry, old photos, postcards, and ephemera all appear, along with signed books covering military topics and more. Vintage toys and games add another layer, while beer and liquor signs bring classic advertising energy into the mix. Then there’s the fun stuff you don’t see every day: three telescopes, new dead-stock USA-made Harley-Davidson shirts with original tags, brand-new Invicta watches still boxed, and even more sports memorabilia scattered throughout.

It’s one of those auctions where the list keeps going—and chances are, something unexpected ends up stealing the show.

Doors open at 5 and auction starts at 6. Open house preview every Wednesday 11 - 1. #blenko #kansascity #auction #vintage #decor #design