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The Coby Palmer Legacy Collection Auction
Listing ID#: 1693423
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Indianapolis, IN 46220 |
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Thursday Jan 2, 2025 Completed Monday Jan 13, 2025 Completed |
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 Live Auction
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Burgess Auctions LLC Contact: Zack Burgess Phone: 317-508-5973 Email: zack@burgessauctions.com Website: burgessauctions.com GoToAuction.com ID#: 4289 View company information and listings |
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Online Auction Terms & Conditions
Online Bidding Information
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- A 15% buyer's premium applies to all purchases
- Indiana Sales Tax (7%) will be charged unless a valid ST-105 is on file
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For online auction support, shipping arrangements, or questions: Phone: 765-445-7814 Email: burgessauctionsllc@gmail.com Location: 45 W Carey Knightstown, IN 46148
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The Coby Palmer Legacy Collection
Distinguished Sterling Silver & Fine Decorative Arts from a Pioneer of Indianapolis
Session 2 - Online Only Auction:
Bidding Closes: January 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM EST Location: Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood, Indianapolis, Indiana
Collection Overview
From a historic Meridian-Kessler residence comes an exceptional collection of over 280 lots, representing both refined taste and remarkable history. Coby Palmer, a pioneering Indianapolis businessman and dedicated AIDS activist, curated this distinctive collection over decades of community leadership and advocacy.
Featured Categories
Sterling Silver:
Several lots of Sterling and Silverplate
Fine Decorative Arts:
Select crystal, porcelain, and continental pieces; Asian porcelain, pottery, Cloisonne; Victorian art glass;
Estate Furnishings:
Curated items from a historic Indianapolis home
Collection Highlights
Gorham "Marguerite" butter spreaders (102 DWT)
Towle "Empire" serving pieces
Whiting "Pompadour" bouillon spoons
Sterling silver serving pieces with period monograms
Distinguished decorative arts collection
Asian pottery, porcelain; Staffordshire; Ironstone; Figural clocks; Figural lamp; Dresden; porcelain; art glass; decorative arts, and apparel
Auction Information
Preview: Available online 24/7
Bidding Format: Online only
Closing: Lots begin closing January 13 at 7:00 PM EST
Location: Items from Meridian-Kessler neighborhood
Pickup/Shipping: Details available upon registration
Historical Significance
This collection represents more than fine silver and decorative arts�it embodies decades of Indianapolis history, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and community leadership. Each piece tells a story of gathering, activism, and enduring style from one of the city's most distinctive neighborhoods.
About Burgess Auctions
Professional Service, Personal Care | Central Indiana's Auction Experts 2 8 Sterling Gorham "Margueritte" butter spreaders monogrammed 102 DWT 3 4 Sterling Gorham "Versailles" teaspoons engraved Gladys 81.9 DWT 5 5 Whiting Sterling "Pompadour" Bouillion spoons Petra monogram 57.4DWT Petra monogram 57.4DWT 8 4 Sterling silver teaspoons "Gladys" Monogrammed bowls 68.2 DWT backs dated 1897,99,1904,1905 "Gladys" Monogrammed bowls 68.2 DWT backs dated 1897,99,1904,1905 10 2 Sterling silver souvenir spoons �Los Angeles and Peru 18.6 DWT Los Angeles and Peru 18.6 DWT 11 Whiting Lily of the Valley sterling teaspoon back engraved Charlie Christmas 86 14.9 DWT back engraved Charlie Christmas 86 14.9 DWT 12 4 pieces Sterling silver 52.0 DWT hollow handle knife included in the lot, not included in the weight� hollow handle knife included in the lot, not included in the weight 14 3 sterling silver serving pieces 20.5 DWT salt spoon, hors d'oeuvre fork, sugar tongs salt spoon, hors d'oeuvre fork, sugar tongs 16 3 6" sterling silver serving spoons 44.3 DWT one monogrammed "Petra" one monogrammed "Petra" 19 7 white metal figural place card holders one of the pilgrims has a chop mark, the camels measure 2" wide one of the pilgrims has a chop mark, the camels measure 2" wide 22 Pair of weighted Sterling Hurricane lamps sterling base etched shades 16.25" tall sterling base etched shades 16.25" tall 23 Presentation chalice silverplate 10" Monogrammed cup Prositon foot "With love from Florence and Irving" Monogrammed cup Prositon foot "With love from Florence and Irving" 24 Elaborate silverplate server Rogers & Bro 10" Rogers & Bro 10" 25 2 silverplate carving sets with extra meat fork one set has monogram one set has monogram 28 Sterling handle salad set & small sterling demitasse spoon 30 Rogers "Vintage" silverplate serving spoon with extra worn tablespoon 33 34 Quadruple plate warming dish complete engraved December 25th 1892 with monogram engraved December 25th 1892 with monogram 35 4 piece bone handle cheese utensil set marked India 7" marked India 7" 37 10 small drink spoons unmarked + 2 napkin rings spoons are 5.5" and weigh 73.7DWT spoons are 5.5" and weigh 73.7DWT 40 42 silverplate punch ladle & large serving spoon Ladle is 15" spoon is 1847 Rogers Ladle is 15" spoon is 1847 Rogers 45 4 French and 4 Towle "Stockholm" Hor d'oeuvres serving pieces and large silverplate bowl 47 sterling nut basket and sterling rim cigarette vas Basket monogram "D" 13.9 DWT Basket monogram "D" 13.9 DWT 49 Sterling overlay glass & weighted base bud vase 6" tumbler 6" tumbler 50 silverplate food dome 14" handle is permanently attached no monogram handle is permanently attached no monogram 50 Grape pattern silverplate tray 23.5" including handles No Monogram 84 91 Pair of Victorian Cast Metal Painted Figurines on Metal Base, 12" Tall 93 Victorian Sliverplated 6-Bottle Caster Set, Ruby Cut to Clear 95 97 8 Pieces of Bohemian Glass, Ruby Cut to Clear Includes Rhine Wine Stopper Bottle & More 103 111 121 2 Pair of Staffordshire Vases, One of the Ivory Has Damage, 7.25" is the Tallest 141 Antique polychrome French faience plate and a contemporary Majolica plate |
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