ONSITE ONLINE AUCTION: HISTORIC OCEAN FRONT ESTATE "MOSS ACRES" CASTINE, MAINE

The Firm of John McInnis Auctioneers is proud to present The Moss Acre Estate, a historic and grand home on the banks of the Penobscot Bay. Home of Polly Porter and her partner Mary “Molly” Dewson, ...view morewho was instrumental in Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaigns, utilized Moss Acre as a summer retreat where she, Polly, and other political figures—including Eleanor Roosevelt, would gather to work on social reform and women's rights. The Bourne family (of the New Bedford Bourne’s, a prominent 19th century Whaling family) later took up residency. The Moss Acre estate auction offers a window to nearly 140 years of New England history: Sale will feature heirlooms from all generations of occupants including: early Asian porcelain with focus on an impressive teapot collection, Arts and Crafts, silver, antique furnishings, artwork, Continental, a session of curated books, decorative, Maine related and much more!
Over 400 lots with select additions.

Live In Person Preview Day of Auction from 1-6pm
Please join us for light refreshments on the Porch by the ocean for our preview

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