Multi-Estate Spring 2025 Auction
By Rock Auction Gallery
Mar 30, 2025
230 N 10th Street DeKalb, IL 60115, United States

Please join us for a multi-estate auction featuring a spectacular offering of antiques, collectibles, and fine décor. Highlights include a selection of artwork from a private collection, most notably an authenticated Clementine Hunter painting, American and Mexican folk art, and posters from Les Maîtres de l'Affiche (or “The Masters of the Poster”)—a prestigious French art publication from the turn of the century. 


Also featured is a German sterling silver tea set; a sterling silver flatware set from Reed & Barton; collectible sports cards, including an original 1986 fleer Michael Jordan rookie with accompanying rookie sticker and multiple authentic Michael Jordan autographed cards; antique and mid-century furniture, including an impressive 19th century Japanese Shadona Cabinet and a gorgeous mid-century burl credenza; breweriana, tobacciana, and Mobil Oil collectibles; and a large selection of uranium glass, carnival glass, and jadeite collectibles. 


Pre-bidding for this event is now open! Lots will begin closing on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM CT. Previewing is available by appointment. Please reach out to us at rockauctiongallery@gmail.com for more details.

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LOT 268:

Early 20th Century Steamer Chest

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Sold for: $45
Price including buyer’s premium: $ 54
Start price:
$ 25
Buyer's Premium: 20% More details
sales tax: 8% On the full lot's price and commission
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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Early 20th Century Steamer Chest
Item SKU: C-10788

Antique wooden steamer chest with steel supports.

This piece features an almost entirely wood body, save for large steel sheets used for reinforcement and the tin and leather coverings on top; also includes leather strap handles. The interior features a removable floating storage tray that is flush with the lid. Removing this tray allows one to store in the remainder of the interior.

Exhibits moderate signs of wear including scuffs and scratches, but appears to still be structurally sound. One handle is snapped.

31.5" W x 17.5" D x 22" H
Tray: 29" W x 14.5" D x 5.75" H
Interior: 30" W x 16" D x 16" H