LAKE JAMES PHENOMENAL ESTATE
Nebo, NC 28761
*Address hidden until October 15, 2026 10:00 AM.
Dates and Times:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Address:
Nebo, NC 28761
*Address hidden until October 15, 2026 10:00 AM.
Description:
LAKE JAMES PHENOMENAL ESTATE
A Lifetime Collection of Extraordinary Things
Hidden within this lakefront home is a lifetime of collecting, curation, and sheer fascination. From crystal chandeliers and antique furnishings to vintage fashion, country-store treasures, toys, artwork, holiday collectibles, and wonderfully unusual objects, virtually every room reveals another surprise.
For decades, Teresa and Joe Waters, known throughout the region as discerning collectors and curators of exceptional things, assembled a collection with few rivals. Their passion extended across centuries and styles, resulting in an extraordinary mix of the elegant, the nostalgic, the whimsical, and the wonderfully unexpected.
Following Teresa’s passing, Joe has begun the process of downsizing, and we are honored to represent him in this remarkable endeavor.
Among the Many Treasures:
VINTAGE FASHION & ACCESSORIES
An exceptional assortment of vintage fashion and accessories, hats from the 1900s to the 1970s, furs & other outerwear, including mannequin busts, unusual display mannequins, and wonderfully distinctive pieces.
COUNTRY STORE & DISPLAY ANTIQUES
Oak showcases, ribbon cases, curved-glass tabletop display cases, merchandising pieces, and other evocative remnants of the traditional country store.
2001 PONTOON BOAT
A vintage pontoon boat perfect for enjoying the beauty of Lake James.
LAMPS & LIGHTING
A remarkable selection of lamps and lighting representing numerous periods and design movements, including unusual and highly decorative examples.
DECORATIVE ARTS — EVERY PERIOD
Art Deco • Art Nouveau • Art Moderne • Mid-Century Modern • Postmodern • Contemporary
HOLLYWOOD REGENCY/PALATIAL KITCSH
Decorative accessories and furniture in the glamorous Hollywood Regency tradition.
ORNATE & OPULENT DECOR
An abundance of cupids, putti, flowing florals, gilded accents, and other exuberant decorative elements.
MAJESTIC 19TH-CENTURY BEDROOM SUITE
A magnificent Renaissance Revival bedroom suite with the scale, ornamentation, and presence of a true statement collection.
JEWEL TEA — AUTUMN LEAF
Vintage Jewel Tea Autumn
VINTAGE HOLIDAY
Blow molds, vintage ornaments, seasonal decorations, and nostalgic holiday treasures.
VINTAGE & ANTIQUE TOYS
A fascinating assortment of toys spanning generations.
MOTION LAMPS
Rare and wonderfully nostalgic motion lamps and lighting pieces.
FRENCH & ITALIAN DECOR
French decorative arts, including toleware and other distinctive architectural and ecclesiastical-inspired pieces.
EXOTICS & UNIQUES
Objects that defy categorization—but absolutely demand attention.
CHINA & DINNERWARE
An extensive assortment of china, dinnerware, and collectible tableware
ANIMATED CLOCKS
Whimsical and highly collectible animated clocks.
MID-CENTURY BLONDE DINING ROOM & BEDROOM SETS
A classic blonde-finish dining room ensemble with unmistakable mid-century character.
And So Much More…
This is not simply an estate sale. It is the dispersal of a lifetime of collecting.
The collection crosses periods, categories, and sensibilities in a way that makes every room—and seemingly every cabinet, closet, and corner—a discovery.
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