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Where Steel Meets the Sound: The Chimacum Estate of Tools, Trailers, Vehicles, Machinery, Mid‑Century Audio, Photography & Household Goods
Rooted in the heart of Chimacum (near Port Ludlow on the Olympic Peninsula), this estate tells the story of a couple who lived with intention — a man whose hands shaped metal and machinery with precision, and a woman who shared his love for the outdoors, long drives, and discovering new places together. Their home was a workshop, a campsite, a launching point for fishing trips and travels near and far.
This auction gathers the tools and treasures of their life: the welding and mechanical equipment he relied on, the fishing rods and camping gear that carried them through countless Northwest seasons, and the practical, utilized items that supported a lifetime of work and adventure. Every piece reflects a life lived fully and with purpose.
Major Equipment & Vehicles
16' Bulldog Double‑Axle Flatbed Trailer – 716H, 9,900 GVW (2019); Cub Cadet 416 Tractor with Front‑End Loader
2008 Vermeer BC600XL Brush Chipper – 27HP Kohler; 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer – Full‑Size 4×4 Project
1974 Larson 650 Shark Special Edition Fiberglass Boat & Trailer
1978 Ford F‑250 Ranger XLT – Project Truck
Tools, Welding & Industrial
GM Chevy 5.7L 350 V8 Engine
Miller Millermatic 35 MIG Welder; Lincoln Weldanpower G8000 Welder/Generator – Onan 16 XSL
Pittsburgh 2‑Ton Folding Engine Crane; Greenlee 1332 / 38717 Steel Jobsite Tool Chest
Bosch 11207 Rotary Hammer Drill; Sears Craftsman 10" Table Saw
Central Machinery Belt/Disc Sander – Item 97181
Miller Spoolmate 100 Series MIG Spool Gun with Case
Industrial & Mechanical (Handheld & Shop Tools)
Ingersoll‑Rand industrial winch with 1.5 HP Leeson motor
Vintage Milwaukee metal‑body drill; Craftsman 10" compound miter saw
Milwaukee Sawzall, Cat. No. 6535; Makita 6011 electric drill
Ardisam gas‑powered drill with Tecumseh TC II engine
Fishing & Outdoor Gear
Shakespeare Contender Bigwater rod and reel; Quantum Lite graphite rod with LT4 reel
Penn Baymaster rod with Mitchell 602 reel; Alvey Australian side‑cast reel with 10' pole
St. Croix rod with Penn Senator 114‑H reel; Pesca 2000, Shakespeare 41/35 & JupiterX reels
Camping and travel gear
Furniture & Household
Ethan Allen Antique Tavern Pine Hutch; Ethan Allen Grandfather Clock GR 08‑3803
Vintage Jacobean Revival lift‑top side table; sterling and silverplate service and flatware
Pair of cast‑cement lion head garden sculptures (24")
Wood ship’s wheel with three captain’s hats – nautical décor
Ethan Allen Couch and Slider Side Chair, Bar Stools, Kitchen Table and Bucket Chairs
Audio, Photography, Electronics & Vinyl Records
Sansui SP‑3500 vintage 4‑way speakers (pair) and Sansui SP‑1200 vintage 3‑way speakers (pair)
Electro‑Voice Model 664 dynamic microphone on stand
Sony PS‑454 automatic stereo turntable system
Stromberg‑Carlson Floor Radio – Late 1930s Multi‑Band Receiver
Five early Black Sabbath vinyl classics; Classic rock vinyl variety – AC/DC, Foreigner, Eagles & more (30 albums)
Classic rock mega mix vinyl bundle (30 albums)
Olympus IS-2, Zoom 2000, Infinity SuperZoom 300 35mm Cameras
Canon AE-1 35 mm Camera and Two Lenses with Filters
Jewelry & Collectibles
Zuni turquoise sterling Thunderbird set; 1930s Fred Harvey “Good Fortune” silver link bracelet
Mexico sterling cat brooch, abalone butterfly & sword stick pin
Vintage Flexible Flyer wooden sled
Many items in this estate are older, collectible, or suited for parts and restoration. Due to the age of the equipment and the lack of proper electrical hookups on‑site, we were unable to test every item. All items are offered as‑is, and bidders are encouraged to review photos and descriptions carefully.
Post-Auction Sale at time of Pickups
For questions about this auction email Rainier New Era (info@rainiernewera.net) or call 425-298-7025 or 425-422-4689.
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Our commitment to our bidders is to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We attempt to show flaws in pictures, so be sure to review all pictures. Photos are considered to be a description of the item. We may not identify every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Rainier New Era may or may not have the resources to test clocks, watches, electronic or mechanical devices - so we do not guarantee the working order of any item as mentioned. Dimensions given may be approximate.
Questions? Call or Text 425-298-7025 or 425-422-4689
Start Date/Time: 2026-03-11 07:00:00
End Date/Time: 2026-03-18 19:00:00
PickUp Date/Time: Chimicum Pickup: March 20-21, 12 pm to 4 pm
