This warm, book-filled Nashville home is packed top to bottom with a lifetime of collecting — a Kawa

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This warm, book-filled Nashville home is packed top to bottom with a lifetime of collecting — a Kawai ebony baby grand piano, Theodore Haviland “Windsor” china, cases of cut crystal, Asian antiques and porcelain, and hundreds and hundreds of books. Every room holds something different: antique furniture and Oriental rugs, vintage pressed steel toys, cameras, estate pipes, fur coats, and one of the largest vintage Christmas collections we have brought to a sale. Outside there is more still — an antique cast iron garden bench, a cast iron farm bell, patio sets, and a full run of yard and shop tools. Readers, collectors, and decorators should all plan to give themselves some time here. 🎹 Standout Pieces Kawai GS-30 ebony baby grand piano with benchTheodore Haviland New York “Windsor” china serviceGorham full lead crystal by Nachtmann, W. GermanyFloor-to-ceiling book collection — hundreds of volumesChinese cloisonné ginger jars and famille rose porcelainLarge carved wood relief wall panelFull-length mink and fur coatsHummel figurine collectionAntique portrait painting of a young girlAntique cast iron and wood garden benchLarge antique cast iron farm bellAntique carpenter's toolbox with vintage hand tools 🪑 Furniture & Rugs Antique farmhouse harvest dining tablePainted green china cabinet and hutchAntique carved rose-back side chairs with velvet seatsAntique writing table and wood file cabinetAntique vanity with mirrorLeather sofa and ottomanWhite slipcovered sofaUpholstered nailhead armchairWhite wicker settee and armchairsWicker sofa and chair setMultiple bookcases throughout the homeAntique carved Victorian mirrorOval wood-framed mirrorPersian and Oriental hand-knotted area rugsChild's wooden rocking chairAntique wood valet stand 📚 Books — An Exceptional Collection Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves throughout the entire homeLeather-bound classic sets with gilt edgesTheology, philosophy, church history and biblical referenceAntique children's books, including Juliana Horatia EwingAtlas of the Bible, history and biographyClaremont Review of Books and journal runsCookbooks, fiction and reference throughoutVintage Ohio State Makio yearbooks 🏺 Asian, Global & Decorative Arts Chinese cloisonné ginger jarsBlue and white Canton-style porcelain — ginger jars, plates, cups and saucersFamille rose porcelain fishbowl plantersChinese famille rose immortal figurinesLarge carved elephant sculptureBamboo and blossom scroll paintingCarved wood relief wall panelGold Buddha and carved wood figurinesByzantine-style icons — Christ Pantocrator and Baptism of ChristMiddle Eastern engraved dallah coffee potGerman Taunusstein crest tile plaque 🍽️ China, Crystal, Glass & Silver Theodore Haviland New York “Windsor” china, multiple place settingsGorham full lead crystal divided server, Nachtmann W. GermanyCut crystal stemware, decanters, pitchers and vasesEtched floral crystal goblets, cordials and champagne coupesPink and green depression glassSilver overlay glass bowls and traysAntique Belgian apothecary crock — Pharmacien-Chimiste, BruxellesTom & Jerry mug setYellowware and stoneware mixing bowlsVintage cocktail shakers and bar toolsSaint Olaf College commemorative plateMajolica and lustreware leaf dishes 🖼️ Art & Framed Pieces Antique portrait painting of a young girlFramed Charleston and Savannah watercolor printsFramed Oxford and Cambridge college photographsAntique architectural engravings and etchingsPancake Pantry and Loveless Motel Nashville printsFramed Ohio State “Carmen Ohio” alma mater printAntique framed world mapFolk art winter landscape painting in barnwood frameFramed watercolor still lifeCross-stitch samplerLarge quantity of picture frames in all sizes 🕰️ Clocks & Lamps Seth Thomas brass mantel clockLarge Roman numeral wall clockCrystal mantel clocksHand-painted porcelain floral table lampsBrass banker's and desk lampsBrass candlesticks, multiple pairs 🧸 Vintage Toys & Collectibles Antique pressed steel and wood model biplanesTonka and Structo pressed steel trucksCast iron and pressed steel farm tractorHot Wheels and diecast carsNASA space vehicle toysEstate pipe collection — briar and meerschaumM&M collectiblesVintage Scrabble, O.S.U.-OPOLY and board gamesOhio State memorabilia, glassware and puzzlesCincinnati Reds painted wood signVintage wood tennis racketsPorcelain dog figurines — spaniel, terrier and German ShepherdStuffed animals and children's books 🎄 Christmas & Holiday — A Huge Collection Vintage glass ornaments in original boxesSpode Christmas Tree china and mugsAngel tree toppers and figurinesHand-carved and painted Santa figurinesLighted Christmas village housesWreaths, garlands and greeneryHolly-pattern votives and serving piecesVintage Christmas cards and ephemeraHalloween decorations — skeletons, jack-o'-lanterns and gargoyleEaster and seasonal décor 📷 Cameras, Music & Electronics Vintage film and digital cameras — Canon, OlympusKodak Carousel slide projectors and slide traysKimberly acoustic guitar, made in JapanMetronome and an extensive sheet music libraryCD, DVD and VHS collectionsTurntable and stereo componentsPrinter, monitors and desktop equipment 👗 Clothing, Furs & Accessories Full-length mink and fur coatsWomen's and men's clothing — full closetsHandbags and purses, large selectionHats, silk scarves and leather glovesChanel No. 5 and Vera Wang fragranceAntique christening gown 🍳 Kitchen & Household Cuisinart food processor and small appliancesCookware, bakeware and stainless pots and pansEveryday dishware, mugs and glasswareStudio pottery bowls and pie platesTable linens, quilts and towelsAntique patchwork quiltOreck XL21 vacuumCorningWare and Pyrex casserole dishesWhirlpool washer and dryer set 🧶 Craft, Sewing & Office Large yarn and knitting supply collectionSewing notions, buttons and vintage threadRubber stamps and paper crafting suppliesArt supplies and markersOffice supplies, file cabinets and desk accessories 📜 Ephemera & Photography Vintage family photographs and cabinet cardsAntique baby record booksPostcards, letters and paper ephemeraVintage yearbooks and school memorabilia 🌿 Outdoor, Garden & Tools Antique cast iron and wood garden bench with figural medallionsLarge antique cast iron farm bellWrought iron patio table and chairsPatio bistro sets with market umbrellasKettle charcoal grill with side tableAntique wood carpenter's toolbox with vintage hand toolsHand tools, pliers, screwdrivers and shop suppliesBlack and Decker hedge trimmer and garden toolsWooden step ladder, hand truck and garden cartCoolers, storage totes and wicker basketsGolden retriever garden statue and hurricane lanternsWire dog crate and basketball goal This is a warm, lived-in home with something in every corner — bring boxes, and give yourself extra time for the bookshelves.