It is a lovely thought that Madame Rac is sending out beautiful things into the world, sort of like notes from a piano concerto she might have played.
@MrGrumpyGills3 жыл бұрын
Well said :)
@renpilak60483 жыл бұрын
And, if Madame Rac’s belongings went to someone else, her memory and beautiful legacy would not have been celebrated more world-wide. Now, I just want to win one small bid to be part of this beautiful story, from Alex’s and Madame’s perspective!
@markholden24443 жыл бұрын
I don't know, was it really all belonging to this Madame Rac? I can't see a frail old woman buying a brand new Mill or Lathe in the last 5 years, swinging it over her shoulder, taking it down to the basement and carefully burying it behind walls of old clothes. That be a bit athletic even for me.
@cherifew34853 жыл бұрын
@@markholden2444 she did have a husband!
@kristinasieh77313 жыл бұрын
Alex, this place has become a calm in the storm for me. Thank you for making content.
@SopranoMoose3 жыл бұрын
Same here!!! I have been binging all these videos because they are so peaceful and happy!
@roliepoliecolie22003 жыл бұрын
Agree totally.
@heatherbruce16683 жыл бұрын
Agree!!
@dawnculpeper21253 жыл бұрын
After what happened yesterday this was sooo needed 👏💯
@carly14783 жыл бұрын
I totally agree 😊
@SopranoMoose3 жыл бұрын
What with everything going on in America, your channel is such an amazing escape! Thanks Alex!
@rhondalemley48983 жыл бұрын
I agree
@nelsonmustain58963 жыл бұрын
I agree too, Rhonda
@whitneynolan56663 жыл бұрын
So with you SopranoMoose
@rhondalemley48983 жыл бұрын
@@evamack80 it’s not just about the virus It’s about what is going on with our country Sorry
@Cate74513 жыл бұрын
🇨🇦💓🇺🇸
@1janhelene3 жыл бұрын
Alex, I'm 83 years young and I have enjoyed every show, absolutely love your show. It's so neat to see you dig though and discover value! I'm an artist and boy those paintings are all framed so beautifully in addition to the paintings themselves. Somebody buying must appreciate that. So much of what you found in the potter and the musician's house are times I've lived through. If I didn't live in a tiny apartment and from the musician's house because I like sewing also, I could easily become a hoarder from seeing so many items I like. BTW I grew up across from Sarnia so Canada was always "next door".You and your family are dear. Don't pay attention to the negative comments, you are a breath of fresh air. Stay well and blessings in this New Year - GO AUCTION.
@amywalker36843 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I love auctions. Someone spends a lifetime gathering treasures, and it doesn't end up in the dump. It moves on to another life. Love your posts, by the way!
@Anna81Louise3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that Ms Rac's beautiful things went to you. Someone who has the connections and know how to see them go to people who will love them.
@caroleroseburgh13443 жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn't realize that you found ALL THAT jewelry. It's really amazing find. I hope that Melissa kept some of it for herself.👍🏿🙋🏿♀️.
@seaneendelong80653 жыл бұрын
Astonishingly, she kept exactly ONE item: A necklace of real looking leaves made of different metals.
@jrand26313 жыл бұрын
I'm getting even more baffled by each video about the sheer amount of gorgeous things you guys pulled out of that one house - 3 display cases of jewelry alone! That's mindboggeling!!
@Chr.U.Cas16223 жыл бұрын
Dear J.R. Additionally I bet that the relatives had already taken away all the jewellery that had been laying around open before Mr. Archbold was involved. Best regards luck and health.
@MrGrumpyGills3 жыл бұрын
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 There are no relatives. The house was willed to a friend who in turn sold the contents of the house to Alex.
@Chr.U.Cas16223 жыл бұрын
@@MrGrumpyGills No difference because the owner (related or not) took out some value already!
@thenewfoundation98223 жыл бұрын
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 I totally agree. Also, I'm pretty sure there was a bunch of jewelry mixed in with the clothing in all the boxes.
@Chr.U.Cas16223 жыл бұрын
Dear @@thenewfoundation9822 Yes, maybe, but unfortunately we will never know, sigh. I really hope that the dump container company will sort through the stuff for recycling matters. I bet that there would still be something valuable to find. Best regards, luck and health.
@Williaww3 жыл бұрын
I have that same Egyptian themed sewing machine! It's gorgeous!
@rainesbobo2 жыл бұрын
I wanted ALL the art on her walls! Such gorgeous florals and vintage stuff. 💙💜💚❤
@jennifers88433 жыл бұрын
You guys are going to make mad money $$$$$$$!
@rebeccahopper55693 жыл бұрын
So I spent all day watch these 17 episodes. What a great escape. Love this channel.
@therealJamieJoy3 жыл бұрын
The beautiful cake platter and cake spatula are a type of English bone china called "Chintzware" made in the 1920s - 1930s. Has become popular again and many houses have released new versions. I think what you have is pretty special. :)
@melanierust71293 жыл бұрын
I loved the matching cake spatula. How neat.
@therealJamieJoy3 жыл бұрын
@@melanierust7129 it's really lovely! :)
@desertlady28153 жыл бұрын
WOW! was looking at jaguar cartier bracelets, and was blown away by most of the comps! Most are worth thousands & thousands!!! I hope you get great prices for all those items!!! And that art glass, and furniture, dolls, lamps, jewelry, and more. Im glad you were blessed with a great haul!
@Cate74513 жыл бұрын
Mu*Shu TeeVee I don't know about that.
@SerendipitySoulFluidArt3 жыл бұрын
SOOO many pieces that I see I would love to add to my own collections, I wish I was in Canada for this. That glassware, the singer sewing machine, the marble top table, and even the dining room table and chairs... there is a hutch that is GORGEOUS. SO. MUCH. STUFF. So many cool finds, Alex, what an amazing experience for you guys. So much jewelry from all over the world....what a collection she had. She was eclectic for sure, but had a taste for the very expensive and fashionable pieces that span several eras. WOW
@cathycasuccio32273 жыл бұрын
Serendipity Soul Fluid Art with Jan you can bid online and they ship worldwide!
@SerendipitySoulFluidArt3 жыл бұрын
@@cathycasuccio3227 yes and I have a few pieces I want to bid on but the large pieces would be so expensive to ship. I have my eye on 3 or 4 special items. 🤩
@gpl8233 жыл бұрын
Alex don’t forget to remind family, friends and yourself to wear a mask when you are going through your finds. The dust can be quite troublesome. Keep well, be safe💖
@mariecochlan6643 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if your friend would consider doing some follow up videos of how he gets on with the clothes. The whole thing is fascinating! I have been quite intrigued by the whole series. Thank you. Mx
@SwirlingSoul3 жыл бұрын
The close up slower images of the jewelry at the end are GORGEOUS! I hope you will find some time to do more of that. On many items. It really sells them once you get to really see them up close and the things you cleaned up were awesome too! I wanna be RICH, I wanna buy it ALL! oh boy... would I have been happy in Madam Rac's house? .... But all of it is beautiful and you wouldn't have said so upon entering that house. But the exquisite taste in all of these designs is heartwarming.
@elsadakota10213 жыл бұрын
I really wish you’d come to Cali. I have two - 10x10x20 storage units completely filled with antiques from a 90 yr old who collected for a hundred years before him. Please help me!M!!!!!!!!!! I’d give. Anything to get these things to loving homes!
@lorrainechristy13463 жыл бұрын
Where in Cali are you?
@ellieventrulli2643 жыл бұрын
Do a video of what you have
@mandynailsit68033 жыл бұрын
I’d love to just dig through it. How fun!
@elainephleps47053 жыл бұрын
Contact an aution house and let them deal with it and let it go!!
@karenkoe70963 жыл бұрын
@@elainephleps4705 Yes, the auction houses around here will even haul it to their auction house...for a fee of course but its worth it to move the stuff and to be able to stop paying storage fees.
@sunnyskyez3 жыл бұрын
I cant imagine all the extra work that goes into sorting & inventorying all of a hoarders stuff.
@dianefanning96463 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness you posted today...being from US...really needed the distraction.😊
@annahutchinson3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@Queendreamer3 жыл бұрын
Same. His videos are a nice distraction
@dianefanning96463 жыл бұрын
@@Queendreamer ..Have you ever checked out Josh. Utube...joshuaalexander...I have found a lot of stress relief watching his also...it's a variety...but watching him paint is really relaxing...beautiful stuff...also metal sculpture.
@sandykromhoff97643 жыл бұрын
@@dianefanning9646 Especially when he painted the picture of Mary.
@CarolsCurrentObsession3 жыл бұрын
Wow, so many things! 3 cases of serious jewelry ~ I don't know if you could even wear that much jewelry in a lifetime! It's like the contents of an entire jewelry store 😮😯😮
@IHeartAfrica223 жыл бұрын
PLEASE consider a long slow video showing as many items as possible for the next sale. Just video and music. I know - more work for you! But the pics are so iffy at the auction site and it REALLY helps to see it on video. I am DYING to see the leopard painting that was on the wall in one of the bedrooms, can't wait to bid on it!
@Daniel-fo6sp3 жыл бұрын
I was also hoping for a video of the collection before it got put into the cases. Maybe a big pile of coins and jewelry as Melissa and Alex picked some favorites to talk about.
@lauriemc88713 жыл бұрын
A lot of beautiful items. The perfume and cake plate were so beautiful.
@nancymontgomery88973 жыл бұрын
7:40 Share your secret power! Tell us how to turn dull dust into sparkling beauty with just the strum of a few harp strings :). You've worked wonders making these treasures gleam, Alex. Everything looks irresistibly tempting. I hope the bidders clean you out.
@nathaliecruz91983 жыл бұрын
Hidden under layers od dust are such beautiful treasures. Love the series. Thank you
@joniallen68803 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how all that stuff survived that house in good shape!
@helenewels28783 жыл бұрын
i think all the clothes preserved it
@renpilak60483 жыл бұрын
OMG! I just signed up at kauctions and bid on some of Madame Rac’s jewelry items! She must have been showered with lots of love all through her life, from her parents, husband, and friends! Her collection of fine jewelries are just enormous for one person! On some items, as soon as I increase the bid, I’m instantaneously outbid! I bid on multiple items, but, I expect to be outbid on almost, if not all of them! I just want to get at least one item from her collection. I have my eyes closely watching on one item that will be meaningful for my family.
@AmbrosiaR2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching a year afterwards. I hope you ended up with something!
@renpilak60482 жыл бұрын
@@AmbrosiaR , I did, thank you! I got myself two 22-k gold necklaces for a lot lower than the price of the gold itself! High bidders must have dropped out towards the end (the auction lasted for about 12 hours). I didn’t watch the whole auction, I only came back when the items I bid for were up. For the late items, my bids prior to the live show were the ones accepted! The items were successfully shipped from Canada 🇨🇦 to 🇺🇸. Thanks for commenting!
@renpilak60483 жыл бұрын
Madame Rac’s jewelry collection should take care of Alex’s coffee shop! His act of kindness towards her when she was living paid him back, unexpectedly, a million times over! God bless you, Alex!
@NitrousDiecast3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%, Alex is one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met.
@renpilak60483 жыл бұрын
Nitrous Diecast , I wish I could meet him and Melissa, too! He should do a meet and greet tour!
@janelord30613 жыл бұрын
Phew!! I believe you are the personification of the Energizer bunny. Take care of yourself. None of this is worth getting sick over.
@joycejohnson76403 жыл бұрын
You need to wear a gopro while cleaning everything. We would love to watch you while you are doing it. You can even whistle while you work🤭😁.
@writetotrisha3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex and Melissa. I'm a big fan from Alabama and I've done the rough math on the Heirloom Auction so far. With what you make off of the Madam Rac adventure, you better not be planning to retire on us. I never had an interest in antiques until you taught me. Thanks
@gailjohnston61023 жыл бұрын
I saw a colorful rocking horse or some kind of horse on the floor. I will be bidding on that for sure. Thank you for rescuing all these wonderful treasures.
@rebekahkennison60683 жыл бұрын
Love the cake server! Beautiful
@Randy89233 жыл бұрын
Many very nice things. Cannot believe all the jewelry, Amazing! Wishing you a successful auction on both days.
@lindagsmith78463 жыл бұрын
Your wife is a cleaning champ 🏆 she did a great job. Less talk more action good advice.
@franceswatts40013 жыл бұрын
Actually, Alexander did one of his dad jokes there: he said “less talk, more AUCTION” 😁
@pattimessenger62143 жыл бұрын
I hope the auction is really successful for you Alex. You sure worked hard for this. You look at a hoarder house that looks like an insurmountable amount of work and mess, and see opportunity. You take risks and make them pay off!
@dragonflyhill57483 жыл бұрын
I pray you make a good profit on all of this hard work and nothing sells below true value.
@RedKittieKat3 жыл бұрын
Madame Rac sure had some beautiful things. I wish I wasn't so far away. I'm sure shipping and handling would be an arm and a leg. But, I would love that old Singer and some of that glassware ♥
@toddyb15253 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great entertainment mate......awesome job :]
@leandabee3 жыл бұрын
Just mind blowing the amount that fitted into that small house. So much beautiful quality items. What an amazeballs job you and Kastner have done to get all that sorted and listed, my small brain is having trouble fathoming the work involved 😳🤯
@tinbanger663 жыл бұрын
Now i want to see them try and put it all back in!
@2007Lynx20073 жыл бұрын
I just checked out the jewellery auction listings and I can see you are going to do very well. I love the Chanel Silver cuff bracelet but it is already bid out of my price range. People are going to get some wonderful treasures from this auction.
@snoopybluejeans3 жыл бұрын
I know...I saw it at 500. Wonder how far that will rise. Same with the hermes. Tiffany. Designer stuff is a hot market.
@sandraghearing18423 жыл бұрын
I hope you have the auction people to tell about the history of Miss Rac and how it all started with a car that's what you said. Just so the people online and watching the online and watching the auction, because people might be new, to give that lady her just due. She needs to be honored a little bit. Short and sweet.
@VickieV13333 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so calming in this mad mad world 🌎 Thank you to you and your precious family🙏🏻
@johnrichardson73543 жыл бұрын
As always, Excellent. Thank you for your videos.
@ladadog39773 жыл бұрын
I'll bet she received many gifts from her piano students.
@randomactofcelia3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking, every time they "discovered" another miniature piano, piano music box, or scarf in a box ... lol. Easy to see that the people in her life loved her.
@mrscoffeebeanqueen3 жыл бұрын
So I looked at the bids placed on the jewelry auction and as of right now (1.11.21) they are estimated at over 60k! This is absolutely insane. I'm really glad I found this series and look forward to going through the rest of what this channel has to offer.
@martin80d3 жыл бұрын
The large floral embroidered art piece that was hanging in the master bedroom was made from a kit sold in the 1970s. I made one in 1975 and it took me a year to complete. I still have it, but it in my basement now and my kids don’t want it. I will be interested to see what that sells for. Great series, thanks.
@mariekelissoway15783 жыл бұрын
I've seen that a couple times and honestly if I come across it in the future I want one for my home. I'm such a fan of vintage crewel. He will get a pretty penny for it.
@19bishop563 жыл бұрын
Was the kit from Creative Circle?
@martin80d3 жыл бұрын
@@19bishop56 No but I remember those too. The kit was from Paragon. It was called "Forest Reborn"
@19bishop563 жыл бұрын
@@martin80d Thank you! I sold Creative Circle in the 1980’s for a time. One of the stitcheries looked familiar.
@rebekahkennison60683 жыл бұрын
Wow! You all have been busy! Everything looks great Alex!
@virginiamunger69083 жыл бұрын
I HAVE THAT POODLE DISH MY FRIEND GAVE IT TO ME IN HIGH SCHOOL WOW YEARS AGO I'M 77 YEARS YOUNG NOW.
@MP-xf6gq3 жыл бұрын
LOVED the "Bewitched" music when you made the green "ashtray" turned to being clean. lol The table and glassware on the table cleaned up really well. Beautiful.
@Ragnar85043 жыл бұрын
I think it's indeed an ashtray but I still love it! What a colour!
@OldLadyInFL3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Well, this should get you over that $80,000 mark! Pretty great profit considering selling that clothing was a break even for you. So happy for you! I know it's been a lot of work, but you helped people along the way, and you and Melissa deserve all the goodness you get in life.
@beckypetersen26803 жыл бұрын
I hope he gets a lot. Alex and his family have put so many man hours into this...they deserve a lot. Been wondering..who is running the store while he is doing this?
@janicebrowningaquino7923 жыл бұрын
We ARE grateful for the sense of normalcy and momentary distraction watching your Chanel is providing! SO much work, and it really is fascinating! I wanted to mention how deeply touched I was when you described the musicians life with the sort of sensitivity and understanding well beyond your years. I don’t know if that is innate or if it’s something you have acquired through your business-it was wonderful!
@rrhodes44333 жыл бұрын
Alex, If you find any paintings that are the Bob Ross style ones done in acrylic on canvas, signed BLO, please please let me know. I will buy them from you. They are done by my dad and he has passed on and we cant find any of his original paintings so we know he sold them all.
@deborahpena68923 жыл бұрын
I am a artist in my latter years and I have seen your sons work he is so talented and so good with a style developing of his own that I truly believe he will be very successful as he continues to grow with you and your family’s encouragement I am so happy I was able to see his work it made me happy to see a young and budding artist confident in his self at such a young age God bless your family
@irishred85993 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I heard that you lost the intro that has your Dad in it, please check your email. I was able to record the intro that has your Dad in it and I sent you the mp4 look for the subject that says ( Into with your Dad in it ). Keep up the great work.
@irishred85993 жыл бұрын
Oh and I emailed it today as well
@Cate74513 жыл бұрын
Irishred 85 good, as he is so busy he might miss your note, I'm sure he will love it.
@lisawargal3 жыл бұрын
@Irishred85 That’s amazing of you to do that! How thoughtful❤️
@sharonlamendola74213 жыл бұрын
I’m sure Alex will greatly appreciate your act of kindness ❤️
@adriannenash98523 жыл бұрын
@irishred 85 How thoughtful of you; Alex is lucky you are a part of his YT community! Be well and may karmic blessings be yours.
@susanfantozzi44153 жыл бұрын
Very interested in the vintage patterns. Lovely green rug.
@irmazurita54513 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the auction. Hope you sell all of the lovely things. She was such a lovely lady hope her things find a home where they will be appreciated.
@elizabethgriffin94343 жыл бұрын
The quilters will love the machines. We love old machines because they sew beautifully without the big ticket thousand dollar prices attached to them. Computerized sewing machines are crazy expensive.
@NitrousDiecast3 жыл бұрын
There is some neat items going up for auction, i wish you luck on the sale.
@CaraBelz3 жыл бұрын
WHOA 😳 I missed watching the series as it came out but I watched it all. there is WAY more stuff that came out of the house than it seemed in the videos. Some really beautiful things! Wow good luck y’all!
@petramarishko3 жыл бұрын
I own such egyptian-themed machine, handheld one! It was my great-grandmothe's. Still operating quite well. I'm fascinated by it's durability and worldwide spread. Mine supposedly from Russia, there was manufacturing site here, too!
@MsSherrydarling3 жыл бұрын
The bedroom settee and the curved china cabinet are beautiful!!
@Defcon17763 жыл бұрын
The curved glass is very expensive to replace in a vintage cabinet. Ask me how I know. Ok, my nephew was playing cars and raced one across the floor right into the glass.
@crinkle26493 жыл бұрын
That cake plate and server are beautiful now that the filth is off of it
@catherinerandall19663 жыл бұрын
I love that set!
@kattevanston46373 жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@shelleynobleart3 жыл бұрын
Going shoppppppping! Loving what you have listed as Lady With Free Bird by Tsanya Marigold and believe it to be an authentic Art Deco print by Roy Whitman (who possibly used pseudonyms Marion Cecelia Crowe, Mary Gold, or Tsanya.) An absolutely STUNNING piece! Want.
@berthagreen16203 жыл бұрын
Wow. So many beautiful things.
@dynkan3 жыл бұрын
Wow. The first auction alone will probably fetch around 75k before commission. Wish you the best!
@lisaquigley-moon95833 жыл бұрын
I went to the auction site & I can not get over how many coins & jewelry omgosh
@Glenn713 жыл бұрын
63700,- CAD did I get when I went trough all the Jewelry auction. And then it not yet finished. There are more days to bid. That is what I call a big score. Well earned.
@HIGHIMALYSSA3 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A PROBLEM IM ADDICTED TO THIS KZbin CHANNEL I WOULD RISK MY LIFE FOR HANS!! ALL THE PEOPLE ON THIS CHANNEL FEEL LIKE FAMILY
@pallecla3 жыл бұрын
You also have a keyboard with a stuck CapsLock....
@kris24553 жыл бұрын
Consider yourself lucky, there are much worse things to be addicted to
@juneribbons51963 жыл бұрын
It's hard to fi d the words to describe how wonderful all of these items are. Everything is amazing. Good luck on the 2 auctions. Hoping you make a good profit here and in your store !
@wendajones90403 жыл бұрын
There’s some really beautiful stuff there!
@deborahfromdcspetersoncity92133 жыл бұрын
So many beautiful items. What I love is all the items that are carved wood like the chairs, tables, curio cabinets, furniture and the absolutely beautiful piano/organ.
@renpilak60483 жыл бұрын
There’s a variety of 10K gold jewelries in her collection. I’m guessing these were gifts to her for over many years because I see her more than a 10K lover! All beautiful, still, just like she was! I wish people would gift me that generously. My point is, I imagine her being more bolder!
@BatOneTwo3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I too would LOVE a link for the Auction! Blessings, Fran (Edit) I apologize for posting before I finished the video. I found the site. *GRIN* Thanks for sharing it Mr. Alex! Hope you do well.
@dlford94413 жыл бұрын
Hope this really pays off for you, after all your hard work and investment. Hope your sales are through the roof !!
@Dark_X23 жыл бұрын
The first page of jewelry currently already has 100 items each with at least a 100$ on it (if you sort by bidding amount descending). That is already his investment guaranteed. And some of those items will go much higher. I think the jewelry alone should at least be 20.000$ and maybe even 50.000$...
@NitrousDiecast3 жыл бұрын
@@Dark_X2 im so happy that Alex will do well!
@vidaliberada50263 жыл бұрын
@@Dark_X2 @DarkX2 I was bored tonight at work and tallied the total bids to just over $50k already... still 2 weeks out from end of auction and not all the items are listed yet it seems there are still some being assessed. This is very exciting to watch!!!
@LessThanThree763 жыл бұрын
I want the two oil lamps found in the basement. Can’t wait to see if the show up for auction. And if I’m awake when it happens. 😂 //greetings from Sweden
@Ninja-Mama3 жыл бұрын
Please say you searched the sewing cabinet drawers. Ladies used to hide jewelry, mostly heirloom in the drawers. They felt it was safe from thief’s.
@carolinedubose55373 жыл бұрын
That Murano dish/ashtray cleaned up really well!!
@gerryshaver304811 ай бұрын
Better late than never as this all happened a few years ago, but I totally enjoyed watching all of these videos. Thank you so very much, I'm hooked on watching your videos.
@meganahne26333 жыл бұрын
Oh man as an Australian even if your auction house shipped internationally the currency conversion and shipping would bankrupt me 😂 I shall just have to live vicariously through other fans of this series who manage to snag some of the gems you're selling
@karenkoe70963 жыл бұрын
A lot of us are in that boat. Particularly with the very large lots. Wish he would have split a lot of that stuff up into smaller lots. Will end up having to be sold locally for that reason. Won't bring as much as if it was sold in many smaller lots either.
@meganahne26333 жыл бұрын
@@karenkoe7096 yeah it would be nice but I understand why he did it the way he has. He is only one man and he has a hard deadline to contend with. Putting it into larger lots makes sense in his stressful situation.
@reneejones96623 жыл бұрын
That jewelry! OMG...........incredible.
@Fancylooks3 жыл бұрын
Alex, I said it in another comment in another video, but I say it again, the painting on the minute 2:51 with the man and the drum and the woman dancing represents an Spanish traditional scene from the north west of Spain, a region called Galicia (I know cause it is our traditional scene, I am from Galicia), I hope it helps you to find out about its value.
@eavening41493 жыл бұрын
Visiting Galicia, it was the most beautiful and enchanting area, like a fairytail, picturesque. We stayed at a tiny, tiny village called Xavinia on the Atlantic Coast. We rented the 500 year old renovated castle, that was much smaller than many two story houses today. I will never forget the lacemaker store's owner who had a pet piranha from her sea-travelling boyfriend in the store nor the traffic from the ox-drawn carts going to market on the main roads. Encantado a conocerte!
@Fancylooks3 жыл бұрын
@@eavening4149 Encantada de conocerte también! Oh, right, Xaviña is in the coast of Camariñas, no wonder they had that lace store, is so traditional of that part of Galicia! And they make the lace using pins on a hard cushion that they hold on their lap, it is incredible how they intermix and knot those threads using the thread spools to build the lace! Pet piranhas are not as typical here but it must have been a very exciting place to visit! The ox carts are not seen that much anymore, but I remember when I was a little girl, how angry my dad got when he found one of those in font of him on the road, if you couldn't pass it, it would mean driving at turtle speed for a long while! I am very glad you got to know this part of Spain, most tourists we get are coming to do the Way to Santiago de Compostela, the pilgrimage, but not as many get to know any other beautiful villages there are here! Thank you for choosing Galicia as a place to travel!
@eavening41493 жыл бұрын
@@Fancylooks Yes, Camariñas! We stayed there for a month and traveled to see the Fin de Tierre, local wineries and Santiago de Compastella! You are truly lucky to have grown up in so beautiful a place! It was a phenomenal experience to even visit for a month!
@maryblakley35903 жыл бұрын
BRB, gonna go bid! What amazing finds and hard work!
@LeighIR3 жыл бұрын
If you still have the round stool with height adjustment (was one of the last things out of the house), I'd recommend putting it with the pump organ instead of the chair with the back. I think it's supposed to go with the organ. The chair you have with the organ currently does not match, nor is it the type you'd use when playing. Most pump organ stools I've see are round (like the one you have) or square topped (the one I have). Thanks for sharing and good luck at the auction!
@nancymontgomery88973 жыл бұрын
Great observation!
@Ninja-Mama3 жыл бұрын
I think he was going to put it with the piano at his shop.
@georgeburke72153 жыл бұрын
All of that furniture cleaned up beautifully. That is a lot of work in itself and then you had to clean everything and tag it. I think you will do real good at this auction. Love you guys. You are awesome.
@youareanazingtemunoz99653 жыл бұрын
My word is wooow impressive,amazing, outstanding everything is amazing, but the jewelry is out of this world
@sandy-sagerabbitvintage26813 жыл бұрын
I inherited the poodle from the poodle dish. Yes, just the poodle, she passed when I was 5 and that's all that I got. I remember it sitting on her dresser. It held powder and a big puff. I'm hoping to bid for it and bring back those memories. I'm so excited for your auction, there is quite a few things I'm hoping to bid on but that one pulled my heart strings.
@karenkoe70963 жыл бұрын
I was planning to bid on it but after reading your story I will not bid against you.
@sandy-sagerabbitvintage26813 жыл бұрын
@@karenkoe7096 You are so sweet. Thanks so much. If I don't get a chance to bid, I hope you get it.
@sandy-sagerabbitvintage26813 жыл бұрын
@@karenkoe7096 PS I was talking about my grandmother, somehow I didn't mention that.
@pattimeckleyfree94843 жыл бұрын
Hello I been watching your show for a week . Your kids and wife uall so real I love the way was with Mary of potter house very sweet of you.
@kandiwolfe11253 жыл бұрын
Alex is a nice man and his beautiful wife is quite the lady! Their kids all seem to be really sweet, smart and you can see the love they have for one another! I'm really glad l stumbled upon this channel!!
@seaneendelong80653 жыл бұрын
That DR table is exactly the one my grandmother had- indestructable, beautiful woodwork, and really nice looking...
@Scrapping4aDart3 жыл бұрын
You may be debt free just after this auction. Good Luck to you.
@dlodge49663 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness that plate n server!! It was beautiful dirty but cleaned up stunning!
@barbarapark22673 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! Placed my first bid!
@donnaevans20053 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this available to all! Praying the auctions go well! Hang in there. Your ALMOST done!
@annsmith47393 жыл бұрын
Omg Alex you have worked so much ,you deserve everything you wish in life ,hope you do realy well with the sale Ann uk xx
@4verscarlett3 жыл бұрын
I've watched all the way thru these, til Kastner auctions. I'm signing up to see what's for sale jewelry wise. I loved this whole series. I would have liked to be a helper in the house!
@emilymackay34423 жыл бұрын
I just watched this entire series in less than 2 days 😶
@tinacatharinaeden27113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us all the great finds at the auction. I checked out the jewelry listed and it is gorgeous! I love the art glass as well. I hope everything sells for lots of $$ so you can go on to your next project! Do get some rest once the auctions are over! Stay safe!
@LaurieEarly3 жыл бұрын
Very excited about the auction. I already have a few bids in. In future, ring sizes and chain lengths would help me better decide what to bid on - best wishes to you 🌸🍃
@nancymontgomery88973 жыл бұрын
Good point.
@dcchiasson59913 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have never seen an online auction with so few details and pictures. Sadly, it will probably prevent me from bidding...
@karenkoe70963 жыл бұрын
@@dcchiasson5991 I just mentioned in another post that Kastner's pictures are bad. They need to invest in either better software (maybe that is the problem) or a better camera.
@marloflanagan74213 жыл бұрын
I can't get the items to come up! What am I doing wrong?
@LaurieEarly3 жыл бұрын
@@marloflanagan7421 i don’t know. Look in “upcoming auctions” then click on the last one listed-it says “curiosity”. I am accessing on my phone. They have a great app too “Kastner Easy Bids”. 🍀 Good luck - but please don’t outbid me, lol (Songkiller) 😆