Passport to the Past - European Antiques, Historic Documents, Fine Art & More

The lots listed in this auction are from the living estate of Anne Plant and
consignees and is being offered by Sterling Transitions Inc. as agent for
consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at the
auction you agree to be bound by these conditions of sale.

Preview: By appointment only in Bent Creek Community in Asheville, NC on
Monday, August 31st from 9am to 12pm. Please call 828-338-8448 for an
appointment time at least 24 hours prior to the preview date. We can not
always accommodate last minute preview appointment requests.

Online Bidding: Bids are accepted online starting at 6am on Friday, August
28, 2026. Lots will close every minute starting with Lot 1 at 4pm on Monday,
August 31, 2026. Bidding is extended 5 minutes if bidding occurs within the
last 5 minutes of a lot ending.

Winner Pick Up: One day pick up by appointment in Bent Creek Asheville, NC on
Wednesday, September 2nd from 11am to 6pm. If you have a large item to pick
up, you must bring help to load it in your car or ask us for a list of movers
for hire prior to pick up! Pick up appointments can be made through Calendly
after 6pm day of auction close, where the address and details will be
provided. Please adhere to the scheduled time you select to pick up as this
helps the pick up staff be more successful helping all buyers. Do not come
before pick up begins. Please note that you do not have to collect all your
items in the 5 or 10 minute window you schedule. This just lets us know when
to expect you. Boxes and paper are available but you will need to pack your
own breakables. Items not picked up are forfeited regardless of payment
status unless alternative arrangements have been made PRIOR to the end of
pick up. You are required to take all items in your lot purchase(s). Please
do not come to pick up if you or anyone in your household is sick. We will
find an alternative pick up option for you. If you have any issues picking
up, please communicate with us!

Parking Notes: This house is located on a hill off the main road but there is
room to maneuver around. You may wish to park at the main road and walk up
the short driveway to avoid getting stuck up there. If you need to come up
for furniture or multiple items be sure to check in with staff right away to
ensure you are in a good spot.

Shipping: Shipping is offered on select items in the sale. Please check
individual descriptions. If you are interested in shipping, please note we
use a shipping vendor called Postage Express which uses FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
Please contact them for a shipping estimate PRIOR to bidding. You will need
to confirm your address, email address, and phone number after the auction
ends and pay for your purchase. Once paid, and we are notified, your item(s)
will be picked up by Postage Express and they will contact you directly by
email for shipping options and payment. Items may not be left at Postage
Express for longer than two weeks or they will be donated with no refund. We
do not offer refunds if the cost of shipping is higher than anticipated. Call
before bidding to get a quote. Call them directly for updates on shipments.
Their phone number is 828-255-9250.

PAYMENT INFO: ALL CREDIT CARDS ON FILE WILL BE CHARGED AT THE END OF THE
AUCTION. Please be sure the card you have on file is current. At the close of
the auction, you will receive an email with an attached invoice from
Sterling Transitions Inc. If the card is declined and your invoice reads
unpaid, you have until the start of the auction pick up to call (828)
338-8448 ext 1 with a current payment or you will forfeit your winnings. All
items must be paid for prior to the start of pick up. All purchases have a
15% buyers premium added to the final bid prices as well as 7% sales tax. You
will need to have a current credit card on file to bid on this sale. You
will be charged for your purchases using this card. No refunds.

SOLD AS IS: No Guarantee: Everything is sold as-is, where-is, without
guarantees of any kind. No Exceptions! Neither the auctioneer nor any
consignor or staff member makes any warranties or representation of any kind
or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be deemed
to have made any representation or statement at the sale or elsewhere to mean
otherwise. Due diligence to verify the condition and description of a lot is
the sole responsibility of the Bidder prior to placing any bid. No returns
or refunds.

Sterling Transitions Inc, offers lot descriptions to the best of our
knowledge presented solely for the convenience of the Purchaser. AI is
sometimes used to assist with identification, values and descriptions.
Sterling Transitions Inc does not make any guarantees of any kind.
Prospective bidders should investigate a lot thoroughly before bidding by
reviewing all photos and descriptions and coming to preview prior to bidding.
Sterling Transitions Inc. does not accept liability for any omissions or
mistakes in the description or photos. No returns or refunds are given for
incorrect descriptions or omissions. Buyer must do their own due diligence. A
15% Buyers Premium is added to all sold lots and is the responsibility of
the buyer to pay. By bidding, the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has
investigated the lot to his or her satisfaction or that Bidder has chosen not
to do so, and agrees to accept the lot being bid on with no objections after
the sale closes. If you are uncertain please contact us with your questions
PRIOR to bidding. If you are still uncertain after we reply, please refrain
from bidding.

The auctioneer reserves the right to make any deletions and/or additions to
the auction without notice and to remove bids during the auction if
necessary. Sterling Transitions can not be responsible for technical issues
with the auction platform and the closing of the auction. Sterling
Transitions does our best to communicate but is not liable for any issues
with the software. Buyers hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer
and seller from any and all damages, claims or liabilities from any injuries
to persons or property of any type whatsoever caused during the preview, pick
up, and removal of the items purchased. Buyers remove purchases at their own
risk. Buyers should arrange for professional de-installation of wired,
plumbed, or built-in items, as well as professional removal of excessively
heavy items.

We understand that sometimes things happen, so we ask for communication on
your part as soon as possible to let us know if you need to change your pick
up time or cancel your bid. If we do not hear from you or you do not pay for
your goods by the start of the pick up time then your item will be forfeited
and we will be unable to allow you to bid in future auctions with us. We
apologize for the strict policy but this puts us in an unnecessary bind and
we ask you to call or email us ASAP if plans have changed.

*Please refrain from bidding if you can not come during scheduled pick up
times. Thanks for understanding.

Sterling Transitions Inc NCAF#10011

Betty Baker, Auctioneer NCAL#9997