Auction closes on Thursday October 24th with first lot ending at 6PM. Online only. Preview is Friday Oct 18th from 1-7PM with refreshments 4-7PM. Special preview 4 to 6PM on Oct 24th preceding Auction close. Salesroom is open all evening for those who may want to attend.
An Online Only Auction featuring a fine offering of premium quality from the Estate of Carolyn Busch and the Downsizing of Nancy Smith. Carolyn Busch had a career in Opera with a tenure at the Santa Fe Opera. Several lots reflect her love of all things Native American. Carolyn was the wife of Hans Busch, the late Director of Opera at Indiana University. Han's father, Dr. Fritz Busch, was one of the most famous and influential opera and symphony conductors in the first half of the 20th c. Nancy Smith's collections descended from a rich family history including Col Clifford Augustus Smith, a veteran of both world wars and the Fowler family of New York. This Auction will feature items from multiple generations from both familiies. Coming Auctions in 2019 will feature Jewelry, Art & Historical Memoribilia from these fine collections. This event includes select lots from other projects. Please see the complete provenance below. This Auction features an eclectic group of the most unique offerings of our 2019 Auction season! FINE PORCELAINS, Wedgwood, Meissen (including a very rare Meissen lamp), ART POTTERY including North Carolina, Weller, Rookwood, NATIVE AMERICAN Textiles, Pottery (including a signed Maria piece), & Metal Work, Vintage Barware, AMERICAN & EUROPEAN STERLING & SILVER, Gorham, Tiffany, German, ANTIQUE & MID-CENTURY FURNITURE from the 18th C. to Modern featuring Early American & European examples, Rare Antique Steins, Carvings, ART & PRINTS featuring a diverse group of German, American, European & Asian, FINE ASIAN Textiles, Art, Porcelains & Screens, ANTIQUE & ART GLASS, Virgina Metalcrafters, a RARE FL Jacobs Coke Machine, ...a large and diverse offering. This Auction ends on Thursday, October 24th with the first lot closing in a soft/staggered format at 6PM. As a special opportunity for those who want to be in the sales room during the close of the auction, we will have the sales room open to the public with several bidding stations open during the close. A special preview will take place from 3 to 6 that day. Buyers are welcome to stay with us until the Auction is completed. An early preview will be held on October 18th from 3PM to 7PM with adult beverages and snacks. All events will be at our showroom at 701 S Ransom Lane in Bloomington IN 47401. Pick-up is at our Bloomington facility. Professional shipping is available both state side and internationally. The Estate of Carolyn Lockwood Busch, husband Hans Busch, (b.1914 Aachen, GE, d.1996 Bloomington, IN) son of Dr.Fritz Busch, (b.1890 Siegen, GE, d.1951 London GB) Hans Busch studied opera production after leaving Germany with his family in 1933. He became a U.S. citizen in 1942, serving in army intelligence in Italy and then as U.S. Staff Sergeant with the Allied Military Government assisting in the reconstruction of important cultural edifices such as La Scala in Milan. After the war he was affiliated with the Indiana University Opera as stage director for 32 years, noted for premiering Kurt Weill's "Down In The Valley" 1948 and directing the 1964 New York World's Fair production of Turandot with a 200-member cast from I.U. His father, Dr. Fritz Busch, was one of the most famous and influential opera and symphony conductors in the first half of the 20th c. Chief Conductor of the Stuttgart Opera and General Music Director of the Dresden State Opera 1922-1933. Fritz left Nazi Germany in open opposition to the regime to conduct in Argentina, England and the U.S. In 1934 he became a founder and director of the Glyndebourne Mozart Festivals, East Sussex, England. His production of Verdi's "Otello" stage at the old Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, was the first live telecast of an entire opera in 1948. Many recordings were made with Dr. Busch as conductor. Nancy Smith's downsizing included cherished items from her distinguished family, the Smith's and the Fowler's. Clifford Augustus Smith served in the U.S. Army Infantry and was one of few Americans awarded an Order medal by the Chinese Government for his service while living in China. He served in both world wars and was an avid polo player. The medal is on display at E.D.S. and will be included in a future auction of estate memorabilia. Many of the Chinese and Asian artifacts and objects in this sale were purchased by him during his service in Asia. Robert C. Fowler and his son Albro C. Fowler, lived in New York City in the early 20th century where they were commodities traders and members of the cities society. The Tiffany silver and other objects in this sale belonged to this family. Coming in 2019 from this client group, we will be conducting an online auction of Fine Jewelry and a very special auction of Rare Memoribilia, Books & Paper, Photography & Rarities from the Busch & Smith projects, with other select consignments. These Auctions will be conducted in the coming weeks. EDS & Brian Sample have conducted 100's of Live & Online Auctions since 1995. We have had the same user name on eBay for over 20 years with a 100% seller rating there. From very rare specialties to the settlement of trust & general estates, our experience and staff want you to feel comfortable in both consigning & bidding in our On-Line Auctions. If you have any questions or issues please call or email us at EDSOnlineAuctions@gmail.com or call 812-822-2508. Bid with Confidence!! Thank You for Bidding in EDS Online Auctions!

Auction closes on Monday Oct 28th with first lot ending at 7PM. Preview is Friday Oct 25th from 1-6PM. Pick-up following auction close at 701 S Ransom Lane Bloomington IN. Open Tues & Fri 10-6 and Wed & Thur 10-5. E Mail EDSOnlineAuctions@gmail.com or phone 812-822-2508.
Online only Multi-Consignor Tool & Equipment Auction. Featuring woodworking tools, hardwood lumber, hand & power tools, lawn mowers & equipment, chainsaws, antiques & primitives, automotive & mechanic tools, heavy industrial tools, tool boxes & cabinets, electrical tools, shop tools...just a fantastic offering with a great diversity of items at auction. Many items in great condition. All from local estates or downsizing clients. Auction ends on October 28th with first lot closing at 7PM. Preview is Friday October 25th from 1-6PM. Pick-up is at 701 S Ransom Lane. Open Tues & Fri 10-6PM and Wed & Thur 10-5PM. E Mail EDSOnlineAuctions@gmail.com or phone 812-822-2508.

Auction ends on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 with first lot closing at 6PM. Our salesroom will be open on close date through the completion of this Auction, with a special last minute preview from 4 to 6PM on the 7th.
An online only auction with a fantastic offering of fine quality jewelry from contemporary to modern, 10k to 18k fine gold jewelry, Mountblanc fountain pens, rare & gold coins, antique jewelry, Mexican & European jewelry, jewelry chest & boxes, fine antique & designer watches, Tiffany & other fine makers, Reed & Barton Francis sterling, designer jewelry...something for everyone. A quality offering from multiple Estate & Downsizing consigners. Many lots from the Nancy Smith downsizing project and the Carolyn Busch Estate. Auction ends on Thursday November 7th with first lot closing at 6PM. Auction closes with an open salesroom. Preview on Auction day, November 7th from 4 to 6PM. First lot closes at 6PM and the salesroom will be open until sale ends for those wanting to attend live. Main peview is Friday November 1st from 1-6PM. Sneak preview at our open house on Friday October 18th from 1-7 PM. Pick up is at our 701 S Ransom Lane facility. Open 10-6 Fri & Tue and 10-5 Wed & Thur. All gold and sterling is guaranteed as marked. Shipping is available for every lot in this auction. If your order exceeds $500 USD, payment by cashier's check or wire transfer may be required, depending on your purchase history with our company. 10% Buyer's Premium applies to ALL lots. Email us at EDSOnlineAuctions@gmail.com or phone 812-822-2508. Thanks for bidding.