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PHOTO GALLERY: Estate Sale benefits the Y


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 22, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Estate Sale benefits the Y
People browsed the jewelry and other trinkets that were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
People browsed the jewelry and other trinkets that were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
The late Sarasota philanthropist enjoyed traveling, especially to Thailand, and many of her trinkets from her travels were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
The late Sarasota philanthropist enjoyed traveling, especially to Thailand, and many of her trinkets from her travels were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
A beautiful sterling silver silverware set was up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale that was held at the Airport Mall.
A beautiful sterling silver silverware set was up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale that was held at the Airport Mall.
One of the most interesting pieces at the estate sale was a sterling silver bald eagle statue. The statue was bought early on Friday, July 22 during the estate sale.
One of the most interesting pieces at the estate sale was a sterling silver bald eagle statue. The statue was bought early on Friday, July 22 during the estate sale.
There were four recipe boxes with thousands of favorite recipes that had been collected over the years by the Sarasota philanthropist were up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
There were four recipe boxes with thousands of favorite recipes that had been collected over the years by the Sarasota philanthropist were up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
One side of the larger room of the estate sale that took place Friday, July 22 through Saturday, July 23 at the Airport Mall.
One side of the larger room of the estate sale that took place Friday, July 22 through Saturday, July 23 at the Airport Mall.
Vi Lutes looks at some of the costume jewelry.
Vi Lutes looks at some of the costume jewelry.
Courtney Hoblock, 15, with her grandmother, Joan Wilson, Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. Hoblock volunteered to help Wilson set up and run the estate sale.
Courtney Hoblock, 15, with her grandmother, Joan Wilson, Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. Hoblock volunteered to help Wilson set up and run the estate sale.
A matching miniature chair was in the larger room at the estate sale Friday, July 22 at the Airport Mall.
A matching miniature chair was in the larger room at the estate sale Friday, July 22 at the Airport Mall.
A Faberge letter opener.
A Faberge letter opener.
Pat Jones bought a pillow Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. “I will probably give it to one of my children… I always support the Y,” said Jones of why she was purchasing the pillow.
Pat Jones bought a pillow Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. “I will probably give it to one of my children… I always support the Y,” said Jones of why she was purchasing the pillow.
Sally Jaret got some help from Sylvia Payne while looking at some of the jewelry that was up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Sally Jaret got some help from Sylvia Payne while looking at some of the jewelry that was up for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Nola Heitbrink, Kathy Purdy and Joan Wilson worked for days to get the estate sale set up.
Nola Heitbrink, Kathy Purdy and Joan Wilson worked for days to get the estate sale set up.
A frame from when the Sarasota Opera House had it’s re-opening celebration back in 2008 was up for sale for $1.
A frame from when the Sarasota Opera House had it’s re-opening celebration back in 2008 was up for sale for $1.
A drawing of someone performing on stage to a packed house was undated and did not have any name or signature on it.
A drawing of someone performing on stage to a packed house was undated and did not have any name or signature on it.
People browsing through a variety of CDs, many of them being Christmas CDs.
People browsing through a variety of CDs, many of them being Christmas CDs.
Some large coffee table books including “Icons” and “Graceland” were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Some large coffee table books including “Icons” and “Graceland” were for sale Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Baci broaches and earrings were up at the jewelry counter by some of the more expensive jewelry Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Baci broaches and earrings were up at the jewelry counter by some of the more expensive jewelry Friday, July 22 at the estate sale.
Dennis Stover bought a Waterford crystal stopper Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. “I collect smaller things these days and I just wanted a memento from the estate,” said Stover.
Dennis Stover bought a Waterford crystal stopper Friday, July 22 at the estate sale. “I collect smaller things these days and I just wanted a memento from the estate,” said Stover.

 

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