Cape Ann Auction

09/13/2026

speakers at a $1 starting bid auction, but MUST pick up locally in Gloucester, MA. - No Shipping. Now that might throw a stick in the bids!

https://www.auctionninja.com/cape-ann-auction/sales/details/grillo-estate-part-2-magnolia-pickup-at-residence-81.html?sort=&name=bowers&lotno=&view=40&show=

09/13/2026

sighting on Rocky Neck!

This is a - can anyone confirm?

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09/13/2026

There is no better relaxation for me than a bike-ride around this town. As someone "new here" (16 years) I am in awe at the number of boats in and around our harbor! Yet, those born here, and who come from Gloucester fishing families, say that compared to it's glory days, our harbor is nearly empty! So I'd love to know. What it was like back then?! How many more boats were there? If there are so few moorings available now, where did they put them all? What was the % of fishing vs leisure vessels. Could the harbor accommodate that many boats again? Thanks for indulging me!

09/12/2026

After being here for more than 16 years, I am still able to see this town through the eyes of a “tourist”.
Because Gloucester is a natural as well as a man-made museum! Thank You

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

The **Grillo Estate Part 2 — Magnolia Pickup** online auction brings together an exceptional mix of high-end audiophile equipment, original Cape Ann art, quality furnishings, books, collectibles, and estate discoveries from the Grillo family collection.

This is the sale to watch if you appreciate serious music equipment, Gloucester art, well-made furniture, fine rugs, or the thrill of finding something special from a long-held local estate. The catalog offers more than 130 lots, and as always, every lot begins at **$1 with no reserve**.

Featured Highlights

- **VPI Aries Scout turntable** with JMW-9 unipivot tonearm, record clamp, acrylic dust cover, original box, manual, and Grado phono cartridge
- High-end audiophile components by **McIntosh, Marantz, Adcom, Bowers & Wilkins**, and other respected names
- **Bowers & Wilkins 803 Diamond Series speakers**
- **Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 speakers**, with original box
- **Adcom GCD-575 CD player, GFA-535 power amplifier, and GTP-400 tuner/preamplifier**, retained in original boxes
- Original Gloucester harbor art by **Ken Knowles**, **John Cuthbert Hare**, and **Bernard Gerstner**
- Large handmade **Heriz/Serapi-style 9' x 12' wool rug**
- Hand-knotted **10' x 10' Persian-style wool rug** with bold black, coral, cream, and floral design
- Impressive **9'–12' Tuscan farmhouse dining table and chairs**
- Matching **9-foot oak Tuscan/French farmhouse server**
- Quality furniture, including a Governor Winthrop secretary desk, barrister bookcase, game table, dining chairs, and farmhouse pieces
- Black leather **three-seat home-theater recliner** with cup holders
- Vintage **Bobby Orr rod hockey table**
- Extensive music library: classical, opera, jazz, folk, country, classic rock, pop, and premium CD box sets
- Large DVD, Blu-ray, VHS, book, holiday-decoration, pottery, and estate household collections

Whether you are assembling a serious two-channel audio system, furnishing a home, collecting regional art, or hunting for the next overlooked treasure, this is a catalog worth browsing carefully.

**Bidding is open now.** Register early, watch your favorite lots, and place your bids before the auction begins to close.

Please note: This is a **local-pickup auction in Magnolia, Gloucester, Massachusetts**. Many large furniture and audio lots require buyers to bring appropriate vehicles and help for removal. Review each lot’s pickup requirements and full description before bidding.

Thank you for bidding with Cape Ann Auction,
**Walt and the Cape Ann Auction Team**

09/07/2026

All Business? Power Suits, Woman's Suits Escada, Made in Italy, Emporio Armani, Trombolini, Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang,Burberry London, Linda Allard, Ellen Tracy, Ann Taylor, Etienne Aigner, Cole Haan, Purses, Bags, Clutches, Estate Jewelry and more! All bids start at $1

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

This Is What a Treasure Hunt REALLY Looks Like.

Most people see chaos.

We see possibility.

Behind every stack of dusty frames, every pile of battered furniture, every box of forgotten books, old toys, mystery drawers, and layers of “what on earth is that?” is the chance that something special is waiting to be found.
That’s the thrill of picking. You walk into a building packed floor-to-ceiling with random things—tight paths, dust in the air, heavy lifting, unstable stacks, and more work than anyone sees in a finished photo. Sometimes it is dirty. Sometimes it is risky. Almost always, it is hard work.
Because pickers don’t simply “find” inventory. We buy our work.
We take the gamble. We dig, haul, sort, research, clean, test, photograph, identify, price, catalog, market, stage, display, and ultimately find the right next home for the things we rescue.
A forgotten oil painting may need a careful cleaning. A great old dresser may need a repair and a good polish. A box that looks like nothing may hold vintage advertising, a rare book, an old toy, a family photograph, or the one piece that makes the entire day worthwhile.
The real treasure is not always gold, silver, or something with a big price tag. Sometimes it is the history. Sometimes it is the craftsmanship. Sometimes it is the story that gets saved because someone was willing to climb through the mess, get dirty, and look twice.
That is the picker’s life: part treasure hunter, part historian, part mover, part cleaner, part marketer, and part storyteller.
It’s a labor of love—and there is nothing quite like the moment you uncover something amazing where everyone else saw a pile of stuff.
What would you be looking for first: old advertising, antique furniture, art, books, toys, jewelry, or the mystery boxes?
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