Let's Explore a 1907 Philadelphia Estate Sale

My interest is buying and selling antiques and vintage items mostly
from the 1920's into the mid 1960's. Thank you for watching.
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[@elsao1690]

Tug on my heart strings...these just make me so melancholy for those no longer .I do like how you so lovingly touch things, as if they were from your own family.

[@vintagewidow]

I found myself thinking “I hope her life was as beautiful and romantic as the wedding pictures, the house and some items portray…”. Then you showed the I live for You newspaper clipping! Of course…I’m still assuming all those pictures, items and the clipping belonged to and were the owners. I’m just going to keep the story in my head that everything was just grand for them. 😊. Thanks! Love these videos!

[@goldenviolet]

I just love going to Estate Sales. You will never know what you will find. Oh God, another piece of lris glass. They are everywhere, here there and in attics old or new.

[@D3C1M47]

You deserve an award for this video...vision into the past...not just 'things'

[@kbee6078]

Scott, it is so sad to see this old home in such disrepair with the remnants of the lives of people who once lived there. Thank you for being so respectful in taking us on this tour. On a lighter note, I can’t believe that Iris bowl is following you wherever you go! 😂😂 I wish that I were fortunate enough to have the funds to restore an old home like this one. Thanks for the video.

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

The iris bowl made my day!!!!!!!!

[@ltwinkiec3172]

Oh what a grand beauty she once was, it hits me in the heart to see the family photos left behind, no family to cherish them? I admire how reverent you are with each old item, so many old treasures still there,amazing! I hope that they don’t piecemeal her out and she finds someone to restore her🥲 I await seeing what treasures you rescued 💖🙏

[@julsjewels3185]

The layers of things peel back the years and we can see the passage of time. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimmyles444]

Love those wooden hangers and they really held winter coats unlike the plastic ones of today!

[@helenbailey8419]

I am slowly replacing my hangers with old wooden ones.The new wooden are flimsey.

[@gailcathey5642]

Old wooden hangers are the best especially the ones that have printing on them for old hotels and clothing stores.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

When you touched that piano stool I was calling out to take it home. What a moving emotional trip. I would have paid 100.00 just to watch this. Thank you so MUCH.

[@helenbailey8419]

And so practical with adjustable height.

[@aabramo2852]

It really breaks my heart to see this house in this condition.i really hope it can be restored

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

She was a grand old girl. As you may know, the old northeastern cities are filled with houses just like this one. If I've seen one I've seen 10 thousand.

[@margaretosborne905]

​@@oldcuriosityshop265 You are so lucky to have access to these wonderful pieces of history. We are not so fortunate in Oregon.

[@deb7518]

I think I'd almost move to Philly, just for some of these estate sales!

[@jdimare7022]

Thanks for the great video, sometimes the house is more fun than the stuff being sold. I always enjoy estate sales where the house is a time capsule into another time…it’s truly magical

[@gretchenspinelli7836]

What an absolutely beautiful tribute to a well loved home. You paid the greatest of respect to a lovely lady! Thank you for sharing your tour.

[@lucyposton5032]

The nosegays of violets wallpaper is wonderful. It's all really grand but so dreadfully sad.

[@helenbailey8419]

That paper looked hand printed

[@sherrisurles1155]

She was a grand old girl that 1907 home! So beloved. And the shot of the roof line seemed as though she is weeping for the loss of her loved ones and what’s to become of her. Thanks Scott for such a special special estate tour. Loved the video❤️

[@DreamingCatStudio]

What a stunning nostalgic tour. It does appear the house was once a beloved home. Thank you for going so slowly-I loved seeing the details on the architectural features as well as the stuff. Though I almost coughed on the dust! Things I would’ve bought: box of sequins; hand-painted primitive painting; blouse with stays; birdhouse; little black-cat figurine; floor lamp with orange and green hanging shades. 😊😊😊

[@megk.4599]

She’s still a gracious & lovely home despite the passage of time isn’t she Scott 🏠? A beautiful gem begging to be restored to her former glory. What a treat to tag along with you 🥰. Appreciate your respect as you move through each room . Many thanks 🙏.

[@doyeworrell1680]

Thanks for taking us along, I hope someone purchases the house and restores it. I loved the woodwork on the stairs and all the old original shutters, they had some neat light fixtures as well. 😊

[@geraldbull8349]

Scott i just Cant. So many memories with this Video you did. Its Awesome, as you stroll the house slowly and each room you go in. I find myself in my mind peacefully thinking of all that lived in that house and what great times were had. Just wow this one touches on the emotions. You always capture that! If these walls could talk... What a great 1907 Home, My Grandma on my Moms side was born in 1907. I only knew her till i was 10 in 1990 she passed. I always wish i could talk to her about times back then as an Adult. Living thru the 30s-40s-50-60s the decades i love the most. Have a great day Scott :)

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Gerald I'm glad you enjoyed exploring the house with me.

[@Grace2010H]

The slag glass light fixture is only one of the amazing treasures I saw in that house. 🥰🥰🥰

[@gailsprangers9388]

Thank you for a walk through the past! As soon as I saw that piano stool, I thought you HAVE to get that! Claw and ball feet wow! I would have grabbed the muff for myself😁. Thank you again, can't wait to see what you got.Hoping it was one of those hanging lights. The glass one was really beautiful. It really does make you nostalgic looking at the pictures of the children and little clipped note with the packets of sequins. Thank you again❤

[@karenwilliams8465]

As soon as you showed the house I thought Grey gardens. It was like watching the life and stories of the home unfold with everything you touched. Thanks for allowing the house one more moment of respect.

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Thank you Karen.

[@victoriangirl369]

Thanks Scott for sharing those old kerosene heaters could still be used and loved all the old light fixtures hope u got some nice things

[@cindylouwhosthriftedtreasu5341]

You do such a spectacular job of transporting us there with you! I love exploring old homes and imagining all the life that was lived in them. If only the walls could truly talk! Thank you so much for the journey and the profound respect you show for the history that came before.

[@sylvialee1079]

Your portrayal of the history always evokes so many memories of the people, places and things that brought meaning to my life. Thank you Scott for, once again, sharing your gifts with us. 🦋

[@susangronczewski4155]

Those pictures old shirts and ties so great.

[@helenbailey8419]

Gorgeous hat boxes

[@Volaris27]

Oh these old homes are so wonderful with all the treasures frozen in time.. Thank you for this, Im going to watch it many times over! xoxo

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

@Marie I'm with you my friend. I thought I am watching this again! Even though I was pretty much glued, I know there are things I missed. The respect and gentleness that Scott has when he walks through these homes makes it feel like you're walking back into these lives many many years ago. If the walls could only talk.

[@kittyhunt9245]

I have no words for how this video makes me feel. Incredible whirlwind of emotions. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@jodidavis6595]

@17:20 don’t think we didn’t notice the care you gave while handling that old jacket. It’s never ever boring following you along and it’s so much appreciated bc most of aren’t able to do what you do. Love your channel. Thank you

[@herewego1115]

How sad, neat, and enjoable to see this video. Someones life and memories live in that home. Thanks Scott.

[@jangoodwin4196]

Amazing. Incredible. A time capsule. Remnants of many lives...this pulls at the heartstrings. TY for sharing.

[@helenbailey8419]

Love the metal grill air vents

[@laurie4275]

I love that you handled things slowly, gently, reverently. You showed respect to the deceased and the homes history.

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us such a nie tour of this old house. But everything looked so sad. I could lmangine how elegant the clothes were when being worn. On the side porch the china cabinet with glass doors was one I would love to have. It will be very interesting to see what you purchased.

[@marypaquette8705]

The house gives off good vibes😊❤

[@britgirlRN1973]

Love this video! I felt like I was stepping back in time. I can’t imagine all of the memories this house holds!

[@susangronczewski4155]

That was really great.

[@rjc7289]

Nice vintage AM radio at 18:00! Kind of heartbreaking to think about all the wonderful memories and moments that went on in that house that are now relegated to just photos, tchotchkes, old clothing and architectural salvage. Everything in that house meant something to somebody at one time, and now they're all forgotten relics. It warms my heart to know you decided to pick out a few items and breathe new life into them. They will now bear witness to newer and equally wonderful memories and moments in your house! God bless you Scott, and keep doing what you do like only you can!

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Thank you for filming those wonderful old things! I especially liked the ladies garment next to the kerosene heaters, those too! Nice job editing in FDR and the old radios. I look forward to seeing what you got!

[@susangronczewski4155]

That house is so great even if is in bad shape.

[@kayhenderson3492]

Just had a wonderful time watching you move through this estate sale. It was a moving tribute to this family’s past. The music and pace through which you went through the house was so respectful. I guess today I felt it more because I was having my own memories of packing up our house when my mom and dad passed. It felt like you were being respectful of me and my memories too. I knew you were going to select the piano stool the second I saw it. And it was so sweet to see little Edie in her outfit of the day. Thank you, Scott.

[@victoriakay2136]

So romantically heartbreaking ~ thank you for taking us. I so hope someone bought and restored the house, she’s such a grand old dame

[@yvonneberoud2604]

Thanks for taking me to my " happy place" for a little while ❤

[@DeborahCabassaHomeLiving]

Wow I can't imagine all those wonderful memories that they created in this house . And I pray that they have a beautiful life together. Thanks Scott for taking us along with you for this one I really enjoy watching ❤

[@rickeydonald4756]

And time marches on, but the impressions left are timeless. Thanks for the tour.

[@judibess6173]

Oh My Word! Over 100 years of life well lived. Such a beautiful tribute to the past. You never disappoint. Thank you for taking us along on a special trip down memory lane. I could watch this for hours☺️🧓

[@villefranchedreaming]

Loved the reference to Grey Gardens and Little Edie! Thank you for taking us along to this once-beautiful home - really hope it gets restored!

[@pgreg9878]

I enjoyed this video even though it was so sad to see the memories in disarray. Thanks Scott.

[@kathyhodges7054]

Beautiful look into the past of this old Home. I felt a little sad that this house is now in such disrepair. You did a beautiful job reverently showing us a glimpse into this old homes past. Well done Scott 🤗💚

[@conniemoney4459]

I’m looking at this thinking all homes need upkeep. And how many are inhabited by the infirm or elderly or just too poor to afford the upkeep. Sad

[@punkyspray]

Oh what beautiful video, the home was so lovely, looking at the dress shirts, I can imagine him getting ready for work, her making breakfast, wondering how many babies they had. Thank you for keeping dignity in the estate sale. I usually get so sad when I go to one, but this was a way to honor the lives lived here. Thank you 🙏❤️🎁

[@markchawner1586]

Scott .... If you were a professional property developer, and had the finance, passion and vision, just imagine what a project that would be .... And, keeping everything original which you inherit. Oh, the challenge to possibly bring everything back to it's former Glory. I have a cast iron Bath just like that one you filmed. And, its stamped 1935. Had it all re-enamelled a few years ago and so glad i did. Excellent video, and once again thank you 👏👏👏👏😉👍

[@paulagill555]

That house was like a time capsule, everything just left there a treasure waiting to be discovered.I shows how fashions changed and they didn't throw them away for you to find and show them to us ,thank you the hose was fabulous.👏😀👍

[@MsSarah32503]

Thank you for sharing.

[@marciastewart1527]

It’s sad to see the house in such disrepair. I hope it will be restored & new memories made. 💕

[@susangronczewski4155]

It's all beautiful.

[@lianapalumbo8457]

I know that not everyone wants heirlooms, or hand-me-downs, but I hope with all my heart that some special items were kept in the family. I started collectiong items from my family when I was about 12 and I'm still going 30 years on. My children, thank goodness, also are collecting family treasures. It's so sad seeing the house in such a state. It looks like it was quite grand at some stage. Thankyou for taking us along with you😊

[@susangronczewski4155]

I love old house's.

[@joescalise4764]

Thank you Scott for another Wonderful Excursion Your videos are outstanding they are documentaries not just videos Thanks for sharing with all of us Such history Great job

[@catherinebyrne8628]

Scott finds the beauty in everything...💕

[@kimlynch9537]

Awesome video of an awesome house.💕

[@Secondwindoregon]

Some estate sales hit me in a very deep undescribable way. Now I know you know exactly what I’ve experienced.

[@andreakeating74]

I was thinking grey gardens too! You are so respectful of the items…very good video and music…I loved it!

[@tinaandre9905]

Excellent video Scott. I love exploring these old homes. I really like the music choices you use !!

[@patriciajohnson4232]

This one made me cry. You are so respectful of family circumstances, that we will never know. Appreciate you!

[@CottageOnTheCreek]

The Grey Gardens reference almost killed me! 😂

[@froggy9851]

I'm hoping that you bought the vintage dress... somebody needed to save it from the trash!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@debraadamsadams6955]

The huge grand old PA houses that were built back in the day are so majestic. The houses that have humongous 4 foot by 6 ft composit framed original paintings on the wall actually looks small from the other side of the room. Are to me the best. So many are still standing. Mostly used for businesses are divided up to make apartments. Some are still being used as residential homes also. There are stone and brick homes that were used to house travelers for the night in the 18th century. Even the dirt trails are now used as roads. If walls could talk, the stories they could tell. Again you matched the audio perfect to create a feeling and a story to the item. So beautiful.

[@erinwoempner1228]

It would take a million dollars to restore that home. It would Be stunning

[@luvnalaska44]

Wow! I can just imagine what a beautiful home this was. Looks like it was empty for an awful long time. The lights at 26:35 were so great to see, and that porch furniture. Gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what you purchased.

[@donna8212]

Wonderful video Scott. I watched it twice 😊. So many treasures. I love the stone wall in the kitchen 😊. I appreciate you taking us along. 👍🏻

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

You did such a wonderful job making this video. The music is perfect, not loud as so many I've seen. Going slowly so we can really see. I would have taken home a truckload! The wedding picture absolutely. Most of the lamps, the cologne bottles, hat boxes, so many dishes, and the many beautiful pieces of furniture. That full wall size built in is stunning! I used to watch a lot of the abandoned home videos but they made me so sad I rarely watch any of it now. I've loved the old homes even as a kid, I hate seeing them ruin.

[@bergenpines1]

Fascinating, I really love original old “things”! Enjoyed tremendously Scott!

[@BonH5]

Thank you! An amazing trip. I bet that house was gorgeous in it’s time. Can’t wait to see what you bought.

[@valm1569]

Scott, thank you for this video. I just love this old home and wish I could restore it to its former glory. The history of this home the photos I love. I love the light fixtures, typewriter, furniture, clothes, everything. This the type of Estate sale that I love to go to 🐈‍⬛❤️

[@shawnmeyer2788]

Great video. Nice and slow. Attention to detail. Love the music. More please!😊👍

[@pamavery9352]

Loved the seal fur muff!

[@laurie4275]

My dream is to buy and restore just such a home. Thanks for sharing the tour.

[@andreagennaro6181]

Hi Scott wow what a home those wedding pictures were beautiful love all the light fixtures absolutely stunning made me kinda sad though the house looked it had been abandoned for a while when you showed all the perfume and cologne with dust on them you really did a awesome job showing off that beautiful house I can just imagine all the good times in that house and the holidays how it was thanks Scott always injoy watching take care

[@lindabullock6159]

That was fascinating Scott. Thanks for taking us along. Oh the memories that house holds ! I loved it.

[@janloftness]

Yes, I could see Big Edie stepping into that tub. Good grief her towel is still hanging there!

[@lynniesmoosegotloose9435]

This one made me sad and smile at the same time. If the walls could talk. Reminded me of when I had to clean out my grandparents home. So many pictures and memories. Many I didn’t know who they were. It’s so important if you have living older relatives to get the names and stories before it’s too late. You’ll regret it if you don’t. Thanks for a beautiful video Scott. This one tugged a bit. 🥲

[@georgannenelson105]

I was just talking about wanting one of those piano stools earlier today.😍😊

[@paulamccann9109]

What a wonderful tour! Thank you. And I’m so glad you adopted the piano stool! We had one like it and it was actually so comfy fir those long practice sessions. ❤

[@mssmarty5146]

Scott, what a beautiful and beautifully filmed video. So much love in that house and you did it so respectfully. It was like watching a time capsule of someone’s life. I too had some tears in my eyes, especially of the news clipping, to my darling. Well done Scott, well done. ❤

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

I was hoping someone would notice written on the newspaper clipping in ink. were the words “to my Darling Irene”

[@mssmarty5146]

I couldn’t make out the name, but what a sweet tribute to his “Darling”. 💐

[@charityancheta4753]

Time please

[@redtrunkrelics]

This was so good! 🇨🇦🙏👏👏👏

[@badmom2goody29]

We're those stays in the woman's jacket? What a grand old home.

[@helenbailey8419]

Looked like it.

[@helenbailey8419]

Glass jars with metal lids.Slowly coming back here in England.Hooray.

[@rosyclover3715]

Thank you for such a thoughtful view of this lovely old home. It made me somewhat weepy until you mentioned Little Edie - made me laugh out loud!

[@DP-ez1kt]

It's so sad to see a once beautiful home not cared for.

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

I don't know the story of the last inhabitants. Perhaps elderly or poor or in failing health. Someone may have cared very much. :)

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

@@oldcuriosityshop265 I think they meant in the sense of not maintained & protected, not that nobody cared.😊

[@debbiecalvino422]

I adored this video. The moment you began filming it was like a time capsule with decades of layers. Your music was perfect too. I'll just keep dreaming of what was the homes and families life...

[@annegrieme5678]

What a wonderful tour! Your music added a lot to the video. The grate on the wall near the beginning, kind of behind the door…is that for heat? Thank you so much for taking us on the tour with you Scott. I can’t wait to see what you brought home!

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Yes. That was a heating grate.

[@andersdottir1111]

As soon as I saw that piano stool I thought, I bet Scott buys that; and you did!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Just a walk through time. Loved this.

[@ringpop6177]

That was super cool 😃

[@llmifg]

Would this be a case of the land being worth more than the house, thus the house being a tear down? Would it have any protected status in Philadelphia. Happens all the time on the west coast, so I wonder what becomes of homes like this on the east coast. Thank you for taking us along. Loved the piano music.

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Leesa here in the old cities of the northeast, there are literally thousands and thousands of houses just like this one. The days are gone when big families lived side by side, packed into cities in grand old homes like this one. Sadly, this part of the city has not been "fashionable" for quite some time. Perhaps it will be sold to a developer who will "rehab" it for future sale.

[@gailcathey5642]

Plus it really not that old in the scheme of things in this part of the country. Philadelphia is a old, old town. There is a restored Victorian in the Germantown section of the city that is open to the public, the Ebenezer Maxwell mansion. But in Philly the stress is on Colonial, Colonial, Colonial.

[@kpgunther]

Oh my... I will admit a got a little emotional/teary eyed watching this... It's heartbreaking to see such a grand old house in disrepair... It's incredible that there were decades upon decades of various items entombed in that place... So many valuable items, too many to list! Also, when you approached that antique piano stool I was literally shouting at the screen, "I hope you bought that!!!"... Thankfully you captioned that you did indeed buy it! I actually have one that is almost identical to it and I know they are quite valuable to collectors. Well done, and thanks for sharing! (This must be where you found the Cambridge Draped Lady...)

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Indeed the draped lady was hiding in one of the cabinets. I will be making a video tomorrow to show the things that I purchased. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

@KP Oh thank goodness... I was afraid it was just me. I had tears as well. Seeing this home, imagining the life/ family that ran through these rooms and grew into grandchildren running through, but the way Scott respects and how careful and gentle he is with items like this, oh my heart. It's like he understands the souls that once wore these clothes, or cooked a family meal or the hands that filled the Muff or buttoned the shirts and it is absolutely a TRIBUTE to the ones who have since gone on from this world. It takes you into their world as well as back into my own childhood, my Parents childhoods... All rolled into one. Simply beautiful and so precious. I hope if the good Lord tarries and one day I leave this old world, who ever is going through my life has this much respect and kindness as Scott does with these he is blessed to walk through today. You weren't alone with the tears my friend. Have a wonderful and safe weekend.

[@debbiecowger4422]

I'm so thankful there are people more eloquent than I am! I definitely got emotional with this video. Thank you to all the commenters that said it so well and thank you Scott for taking us along.

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

@@debbiecowger4422 wasn't this seriously an emotional video? I think part of it was seeing so much of someone's life and the respect Scott paid the things he would look at and touch. I have NEVER seen anyone of all the channels I watch handle what was someone's life with such care. Scott is a gem for sure. It def was very touching. Have a great weekend my friend.

[@robertunderwood3393]

Love this joint. Beautiful

[@debrajohnson1982]

Wonderful

[@VintageConversation]

Scott this was so very interesting, I loved seeing the architecture and wondering how many eyes gazed from those windows. Kudos on the lovely music.

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Thank you Martha.

[@marypalmer5943]

enjoyed this! thanks

[@janetduback5161]

If that house could talk the stories it would tell. Really enjoyed the stroll through the house. As you touched and filmed it all came to life. The people, holidays, all the clothes … beautiful.