Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
The next auction will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 12:00 p.m.
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 Items
See select items up for auction during our first of three Grand Illumination auctions! Don't miss your chance to go home with one-of-a-kind collectibles and gifts from Colonial Williamsburg.
Set of Three Karen Cruden Seasonal Mugs
Creamware Shell Sugar Bowl
Set of 16 Catesby Prints from Historic Post Office
Hotch Potch Silk Tie Set with Hotch Potch Doll
Join or Die Punched Tin Lantern
Love Unites Us Jewelry Set
Pewter Coffee Pot
Hand Sewn Capelet and Muff Set
Colonial Williamsburg Steinbach Fifer Nutcracker signed by Fife & Drum Corps.
Two Sets of Creamware Cup and Saucer
Auction bell engraved with wreath
Stephen Earp Luminary
Set of Three Pewter Spoons from Geddy Foundry
Emerald Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Set of 6 Holiday Byers Choice Carolers with Holiday Backdrop
Mirror and Jewelry Box Set
Courthouse Flag and Print
Set of Hand Sewn Stockings
Set of Tavern Cookbooks, Woodenware and Byers Choice Caroler
Basset Hall Writing Desk Set
1776 Punched Tin Lantern
Children’s Book, Jump rope, and Finger puppets
Set of Four Salisbury Pewter Jiggers
Stoneware White Jug
Not Pictured: Set of Historic Games, Charlton Coffee House Flatback and Ornament, Hand Blown Glass Lily Pattern Pitcher, Yule Bell, Royal Dalton Glasses and Set of Two Lanterns.
Auction Schedule 2024
Remaining auction dates for 2024. All dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Saturday, December 21, 12 p.m.
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.
