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Estate Auction: Tiffany, Steuben, Stoneware, Sterling & Antique Furnishings

online only auction | 21 day sale | 16 days remaining

Location

Kansas City, MO 64133

Dates

Sale Starts

Fri

Jun 27

5pm

Sale Ends

Thu

Jul 17

7pm

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• By placing a bid, you agree that you have read the full Terms and Conditions
• Login: To bid and register, you must create a username and password and register for the auction. Registration requires that you provide a non-prepaid Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card. You must be eighteen years old or older to register
• Bidding: You are bidding on items as they are described on the website, not as they appear in any photograph. All lots and items are sold as-is, where is, with all faults, and with no express or implied warranties.
• Changes in Circumstance: All aspects of this auction are subject to change without notice.
• Closing: This auction will have a staggered, dynamic closing. See full terms and conditions for the definitions of these phrases.
• Winning Bids: If you place a bid in this sale, and your bid is determined to be the winning bid, you become obligated to pay for the item(s) that you have won at the price you gave as your bid. The credit card associated with your account will be automatically charged for the full price of your purchases plus the buyer’s premium (typically 10%).
• Default: If you fail to pay for any item you have won for any reason, your account will be declared in default (see full terms for consequence of default).
• Picking Up Your Items: You are solely responsible for the safe and timely pick-up and removal of all items you win at this auction. Unless stated otherwise, the Auctioneer shall not hold items beyond the published removal times. The Auctioneer will not issue you a refund if you are unable to pick up and safely remove your items during the published removal times.
• Shipping and Handling is available. However, costs are not included in the final price. All parties are responsible for paying their own shipping costs once the amount has been determined based on the local USPS shipping rates. If an item does not fit in a USPS flat rate box, DO NOT BID ON IT. We will not ship it other than USPS Flat Rate. Your items will be charged to your credit card and an updated invoice with tracking number will be emailed to you.
• Abandonment: Any item that you do not pick up during the published removal times will be considered abandoned, and you will be charged a reasonable fee for the storage, removal, and/or disposal of the item.

Cates Auction & Real Estate Company

Step into the past with this remarkable estate auction featuring a curated selection of high-quality antiques, fine art glass, sterling silver, and period furnishings. From iconic names like Tiffany and Steuben to rare early American stoneware and Victorian jewelry, this collection represents decades of discerning acquisition. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a design enthusiast, this sale offers a chance to own storied pieces of American decorative and material culture.

Auction Highlights:

Tiffany Sintra Vase – A stunning and sophisticated example of Tiffany Studios' later work, this piece is prized for its refined form and subtle glaze. Tiffany vases are celebrated for their elegance and enduring value in the art glass market.

Steuben Art Glass Shades – Coveted by collectors for their craftsmanship and glowing opalescence, these antique Steuben shades reflect the company’s unmatched artistry in early 20th-century lighting.

Favrile Glass Bowl – Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Favrile glass is known for its iridescent sheen and vibrant colors. This example exemplifies the fluid, nature-inspired design language of the Art Nouveau period.

T. Crafts & Co. Ovoid Stoneware Jug – A fine example of early American utilitarian pottery. Ovoid jugs are highly collectible, especially those with distinctive cobalt decoration from well-known 19th-century makers.

C. Hart & Son & N. Perkins Decorated Stoneware – These 3- and 4-gallon salt-glazed jugs display vivid cobalt floral and foliate motifs, typical of Northeast U.S. production in the mid-1800s.

Victorian Mourning Jewelry – A poignant category of personal adornment, these pieces reflect 19th-century customs surrounding grief and remembrance, often featuring black materials like jet and enamel with sentimental motifs.

Tiffany Sterling Brooch & Navajo Silver Rings – Fine sterling pieces from both iconic design houses and Native American artisans, showcasing traditional turquoise inlays and hand-tooled patterns.

Antique Furnishings – From a rare plantation desk to a fainting couch and rope beds, this sale includes authentic 19th-century furniture with timeless appeal and craftsmanship.

Victorian & Art Glass – Opalescent glass, hobnail patterns, jadite, and EAPG compotes and pitchers offer color, texture, and historic charm to any collection or display.