Lawrence Fisher Estate Sale - 4 -Day National Sale Collections, American Coins, Antique Firearms

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fri, Oct 18, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat, Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THESE PRESTIGIOUS ESTATE SALES OF LAWRENCE FISHER & JOHN OHAIR"S INDIAN VILLAGE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS IN OUR 4 DAY ESTATE SALE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 17. 18 & 19. A Grosse Pointe Farms Gentleman Had Acquired This Lawrence Fisher Mansion In 1965 & Used For Operating Business & Then Ultimately Sold It In 1975. Fisher Mansion Contents Were Then Ultimately Moved Into A Large Residence In Grosse Pointe Farms. In the mid-1920s, Lawrence Fisher of the Fisher Brothers Body firm, which supplied parts for General Motors, decided to build amagnificent mansion on the outskirts of Detroit to show off his wealth and good fortune. He hired C. Howard Crane, the man who also built the Fisher Theater, to design this elaborate home. The mansion was built in Between 1928 & 1931 at 383 Lenox Ave. in Detroit and cost about $2 million. Some of the floors and tiled walls have real gold and silver trim in them. There are intricately carved wood ceilings that took two years to build and some Mediterranean-style ceilings. African zebra wood designs are on the walls of one room, and silk fabric adorns the walls of another. The library has real hand-painted leather on the walls, and fossils are preserved in the stone fireplace. Ornate trim can be found throughout the mansion, and some of the original furniture is still there, just as Fisher left it. It’s an incredible part of Detroit history. From Mansion to Temple In 1961, Lawrence Fisher passed away, and the city of Detroit acquired the mansion. Since the mansion was not located in an upscale neighborhood, interested buyers were scarce. In 1975, Alfred Ford, great grandson of Henry Ford, and Elisabeth Reuther Dickmeyer, daughter of Walter Reuther, paid $80,000 for the mansion and donated it to the Hare Krishna. In 1976, the Hare Krishna devotees moved in, and they are still there today. The temple is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to come in and enjoy the beauty of the structure, observe or participate in the rituals, and learn about the Indian culture. This 4 Day National Sale - Will Be Conducted In A Commercial Building In Detroit & Directly Across From Grosse Pointe City Is Scheduled On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday October 16, 17, 18, & 19,- 9:30 to 5:30PM. Content Items Were Removed By The Former Owners Of The Lawrence Fisher Mansion, (Grosse Pointe Farms Residents) Who Purchased & Owned This Stately Mansion From 1965 to 1975 & Operated A Commercial Business From This Property. Content Items Were Removed From John Ohair's Large Colonial Mansion, Historical Indian Village, Detroit, Michigan. Items are from 3 generations. The Content Items Offered Are Itemized As Follows: Large Ornate American Jacobean/Elizabethan Revival Style Arm Chair (Commisssioned For The Mansion) Original With Mrs. Fisher & 7 Sons Portrait From Detroit Historical Society Pair Of Ornately Matching Carved Side Chairs American Jacobean/Elizabethan Revival (Commissioned For The Mansion) ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIRE ARMS, COLT 38 - MILITARY NAVAL OFFICERCIRCA 1920, 6" BARREL - MINT CONDITION GERMAN WORLD WAR 2 LUGER 7 7/8" BARREL 4 DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER CIRCA 1939-1945 RARE WORLD WAR II GERMAN BAYONETTE AMERICAN COIN COLLECTIONS, SILVER DOLLARS, HALF DOLLARS, QUARTERS, MERCURY DIMES, BUFFALO NICKELS, V-NICKELS, JEFFERSON WAR NICKELS, STEEL WORLD WAR II PENNIES AMERICAN CURRENCY & AMERICAN & WORLD STAMP COLLECTIONS WORLD WAR 2 JAPANESE CURRENCY COLLECTION RARE BRAND NEW RANDY JACKSON ELECTRIC GUTAIR & MATCHING AMPLIFIER RARE VINTAGE DOLL COLLECTIONS ORIGINAL VINTAGE CHILDRENS CLOTHING EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN ADVERTISEMENT CARDS WOMENS VINTAGE JEWELRY COLLECTIONS 5 Period Wicker Chairs, Rockers From The Mansion Boat House, Garderns Antique Hunzinger Lolly Pop Rocking Chair Rare Carved Mahogany Detailed Arm Chair Highly Carved Period Antique Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Waterford Period Italian Center Table With Italian Stamped Italy On Bottom Antique Rare Scroll Carved Music Cabinet With Doors From Music Library Room Collection Of Oil Paintings On Board & Canvas & Antique Signed Prints Rare Japanese Serving Alter Table Hand Painted & Crafted WIth Exotic Woods Rare Antique & Mid-Century Clocks, Including Wall Clocks, Bronze Rococo & Detroit Carriage Clocks Quality Crafted Woven Chinese & Persian Rugs 19th Century Chinese Antiques Rare Collections Of Rare Rocks & Minerals Signed Dinnerware & Glass Stemware, Some Vintage & Victorian Periods We Will Update Daily With Descriptions & Photos CALL MICHAEL FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS 313-885-5600 Always show the full sale description by defaultView Less