10/23/2025
Colorado many of you remember Bea Forsyth. Her estate sale is going on now. Below is the email from Rebecca Nohe Estate Sales.
(Sorry pics not included-hope everyone is well and still finding those treasures- Deb Gorman
ECLECTIC FORSYTHE ESTATE SALE
2034 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Thu Oct 23rd: 9am to 5pm
Fri Oct 24th: 9am to 5pm
Sat Oct 25th: 9am to 5pm
Sun Oct 26th: 10am to 2pm
Longtime Colorado Springs antique dealer and collector, Bea Forsythe, passed away recently at the age of 94 years old. Items presented in this eclectic sale span time periods from Ancient times, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Midcentury to more modern times. This sale further exhibits a blending of items from various cultures as Mrs. Forsythe was an avid world traveler. Below is a general listing of items for sale:
An enormous one-of-a-kind Van Briggle clam pottery piece
Large selection of fine jewelry, antique and costume jewelry including diamond rings, a one carat yellow diamond pendant, 1900's Bohemian garnet necklace with a photo locket, 1920's-1950's period jewelry, lots of Native American silver & turquoise jewelry
Native American pottery, baskets and two Navajo rugs
LARGE oil painting of General Custer by Colorado artist Charles Frizzell
Antique cane gun
Original fine art and lithographs
Northern European antique carved wood bench with storage space (seat lifts up)
A large, old hanging Chinese double-sided wood sign with gilt Chinese lettering
Pair of antique oil portraits of a male and a female
Earl Biss framed lithograph 'Chiefs on Parade'
A lovely old ecclesiastic portrait framed in carved wood from Columbia
Antique and vintage quilts
Vintage designer ladies clothing including Steve Fabricant
1950's inflatable globe on stand
Collection of lady's hats from early 1900's Wilbur's Department Store in Colorado Springs along with hand painted hat boxes from the period.
Assorted colored glassware including green Waterford goblets
Bedroom suites
Several antique marble top furniture pieces
Oval dining room table with six chairs
Handsome midcentury China Cabinet
Hermes 3000 cursive typewriter
Antique oak Victrola in working order
Oak Morris chair with attractive upholstery
Pristine Victorian sofa
Antique clocks
Beautiful vintage contoured glass, lighted showcase!!
Vintage textiles including Japanese, Egyptian and Chinese and India
Chandeliers, vintage hanging lights, table lamps
Myriad Asian vases, jardinieres, dish ware, platters, teapots,
Old brass compass with oil lamps from a tugboat or ship
Bronze sculptures
19th century large portrait of a socialite
Aquamarine minerals and Herkimers
Several Asian style chests by American manufacturers
Impressive Mark Wong (local artist) raku pottery pieces
1886 street light in original condition
Thomas organ and bench
Persian rugs
Apple II monitor and keyboard
Cache of new-in-the-box Barbie's including 'Faberge' Barbie
Baughman label 1940's chest
Rookwood, Van Briggle & Staffordshire pottery
Bamboo fishing rods
Small Steiff animals
Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese collectibles
Full double car garage
Terms & Conditions:
Cash, approved checks and credit cards are accepted.
NO BACKPACKS OR LARGE BAGS OR PURSES will be allowed.
For reasons of safety, please be advised that no children will be permitted in the house on the opening day of the sale
from 9-5 pm.
All items sold "as is". There are no returns or exchanges.
Not responsible for accidents so please be careful on the premises.
Hats, feathers and hand painted hat boxes c. 1920's from Wilbur's Ladies department store in Colorado Springs (closed in the 1930's)
Showcase View
Hermes bust, Hermes 3000 cursive typewriter, Hermes neckties
Very large (54" x 36") original oil painting by acclaimed Colorado artist,
Charles Frizzell, of General Custer
Vintage Saints crown. Hermes scarf (others not pictured), twilly scarf (more not pictured); two Leonard, Paris, sild belts
Large Asian double-sided wooden glit painted advertising sign
Artist assemblage of alien warrior with moveable parts
Located in garage - Two vintage hanging lamps; older cameras and transistor radios; large photo of the Air Force Academy
1886 street light in complete, original condition
Globe has turned purple
Marble bust, marble top and ormolu chest, Art Deco light fixture,
Art Nouveau clock
Monumental LARGE one-of-a-kind Van Briggle Pottery.
It was purchased directly from the owner of Van Briggle Pottery Company.
Pottery Clam
Vintage kimono, pair of oil portraits, a fine Persian rug, reclining carved wood figure,
a raku pot by local artist, Mark Wong.
A Victrola in working condition which was originally sold through a Colorado Springs store.
Unusual kidney shape lighted showcase.
Vintage inflatable globe on stand.
Beautiful antique European breakfront.
Assorted pottery including Van Briggle, Staffordshire and Rookwood.
Goose rocker, a selection of mid-century pottery, and carved wood figures.
Antique portrait of a saintly female.
A pair of large vintage Italian glass grape and brass swag sconces.
Morris chair and an antique carved wood armchair.
Dining room view.
Dining room table view
19th century French champleve desk set, pedestal and cabinet clock
Vintage quilts.
A Victorian carved wood upholstered sofa in excellent condition.
Hermes 3000 cursive typewriter.
Large o***m 'pillow'
Lower level view
Bamboo fly rod and flies in box from Japan
Native American, baskets, pottery, inflatable globe on stand, Apple II monitor and keyboard
Antique marble top washstand, Thomas organ with bench,
small Persian rug, large Asian blue and white vase.
Lower level view
Collection of early 1900's era hats (old store stock from Wilbur's in Colorado Springs)
with hand painted hat boxes
Pair of cherry wood drop leaf end tables, 1950's blackamoor lamps, Original oil painting by Jacqueline Rochester (Colorado Springs & Taos), lighted wall fixture
General Custer portrait, Eastlake bed, ladder back chair (one of 6)
Antique cane gun, swagger stick, Stangle dog figurine
Globe on stand, chiming clock, large brass French bell, brass compass with side oil lamps from a ship, alien warrior comprised of hardware components
Upstairs bedroom - Steve Fabricant (Nieman Marcus) label vintage knits, assorted textiles, shibori tie dye scarves, set of (4) silk embroidered pictures.
Mannequins, fashion drawings by 'Eugene' of Colorado Springs, Thailand fabric picture
Dining table view
Vintage glassware, pair of 1950's teal lamps with lighted cylinder, green Waterford goblets
Tower of new-in-the- box vintage Barbie's.
New-in-the-box Faberge Barbie
1960's china cabinet
European marble top wash stand with mirror
Northern European carved wood bench with lift seat for storage;
pair of beautiful vintage Italian grape and brass scones
Large Earl Biss lithograph
Lower level view - quartz crystal orb on stand, large black pot on stand,
1954 roller map
Hand knotted prayer rug
Garage view
Circa 1940's bamboo and mahogany chest with label 'Baughman'.
Showcases will be full of fine jewelry, costume jewelry, diamond jewelry, Native American turquoise & silver jewelry, 1900's-1940's period pieces.
Japanese kimonos circa 1940-50's
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