Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
Next Auction: Saturday, December 20th at 1 pm
About the Auction
Our Historic Area auctions include historic reproductions, one-of-a-kind objects from Colonial Williamsburg, souvenirs, collectibles, folk art, jewelry, and so much more. You never know what we'll have, but it's sure to be something special you can only find here!
Auctions are held outdoors by the Market House and are free to attend. (See a map of the Historic Area here.) We accept cash and credit cards on site. Prices are as sold and exclude other offers and discounts. Auction items cannot be returned.
Auctions are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Call the John Greenhow store to check if the auction has been canceled due to weather: 757-229-1000 ext. 2804.
Auction Schedule 2025
Saturday, December 20, 1 p.m.
All dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Auction Items
Don't miss your chance to go home with one-of-a-kind collectibles and gifts from Colonial Williamsburg.
Pictured Items: Pineapple Tavern Sign, Set of 4 Wool Chair Pads with Tavern Signs, Pewter Creamer & Sugar, Pineapple Wine Glass, Pewter Beaker with Basset Hall Muddler, Wooden Wall Box, Windsor Candle Sconce, Byers Choice Lady with Wreath, Palace Punched Tin Lantern
Pictured Items: Palace Punched Tin Lantern, Mochaware Teapot, Wooden Marble Ramp, Gold and Peridot Medallion Jewelry Set, Pewter Coffee Pot, Fruit Table Centerpiece, Copper Cup, Pick Up Sticks and Clay Marbles
Pictured Items: Wooden Marble Ramp, Gold and Peridot Medallion Jewelry Set, Pewter Coffee Pot, Copper Cup, Pick Up Sticks and Clay Marbles, Felted Sheep, Set of Lang Building Ornaments, Set of Four Tin Cups, Christmas in Williamsburg Book Set
Pictured: Set of 4 Prints
Pictured: Stuffed Stocking Decoration
Auction Items Not Pictured: Oak Candlebox with Candles, Cobalt Garden Cloche, Portable Writing Desk, Delft Luminary, Creamware Cookie Plate, Dummy Gun and Canteen, Horn Signal Whistle, Leather Key Basket, Set of 2 Creamware Dinner Plates, Fur Line Capelet & Muff, Salt Glaze Mug, Charlton Dish Set, Cameo Necklace & Earrings, Small Engraved Bell, Capitol Flag, Denim Rug, Red Toile Handsewn Stockings, Pewter Spice Pot, Pewter Spoon, Pewter Jiggers, Bone Stamp Box, Engraved Auction Bell
Bid by Phone
Can't make it to the auction but want to place a bid? Bids are accepted by phone!
The auction team must receive your bid before 5 p.m. on the day before the auction. Call Tarpley, Thompson, and Company store at 757-229-1000 ext. 2066 and ask for Amy or Michelle. You must provide your name, phone number, the auction items you are interested in, and your max bid for each item. One of the auction team members will then represent you at the auction.
We can ship most items (for a fee) within the continental United States, except for oversized items.