Marvelous Music Auction the Day Before the Midwest Music Expo!

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Get the jump on the Midwest Music Expo and join us a day early for the Marvelous Music Auction! The expo runs from June 27-29, but the thrill begins at Donley Auctions on Thursday, June 26, starting at 10am CT.

 

Experience the excitement live and in person at our Union, IL gallery, where we offer a fun atmosphere with complimentary food and beverages. Or, bid from anywhere in the world on our website and other major auction platforms.

 

Special Offer for Expo Attendees! Attending the Midwest Music Expo? We'll deliver any of your winning items to the expo for FREE! Simply call our office at 815-923-7000 after the auction to arrange your delivery.

 

Auction Highlights:

This sale features an incredible selection for every collector:

• Vintage Sound & Music: A remarkable array of Edison, Victor, and Columbia phonographs and gramophones, plus enchanting music boxes and impressive orchestrions.
• Antique Furniture & Decor: Beautifully crafted record cabinets, elegant pedestals, classic desks, and charming chairs to enhance any space.
• Historical Collectibles: Unique memorabilia and artifacts that connect you to pivotal moments in history.
• More: A charming Effanbee Mae Star Composition Doll, Thomas Edison's autograph, and more!

 

How to Bid & Win:

• Save 2% on Fees: Before you bid, know this: You will automatically save 2% on your buyer's premium when you use our direct platform at Bid.DonleyAuctions.com.

• A Must-Read for All Online Bidders: Our auctions are broadcast live on several independent online platforms simultaneously, in addition to our live, in-person audience. These platforms are not connected to each other in real-time. This means you may appear to be the high bidder on your screen when in reality, a higher bid may have been placed on another platform or by a live bidder on the auction floor.

• The Surest Ways to Win Your Item: To avoid being unexpectedly outbid, we strongly recommend you do one of the following:

1. Place Your Absolute Highest Bid from the Start. Enter the maximum price you are willing to pay for an item. The system will then competitively bid on your behalf only as much as needed, up to your limit.
2. Watch the Auction and Bid Live. This is the best way to stay on top of the action. By watching the live auction online, you can react immediately when you see the auctioneer take a competing bid from another source.

 

WARNING: Bid on ONE Platform ONLY! To avoid bidding against yourself, you must choose only ONE auction platform to place bids on for any single item. Placing bids on the same item across multiple platforms will likely result in you driving up the price against your own offers. Choose your preferred platform and stick to it.

 

Shipping & Consignments

We offer expert, reasonably-priced shipping for small to medium-sized items and can help arrange transport for larger pieces.

 

Ready to sell?

Don't settle for garage sale prices. Auctioning your collection with us ensures you get a fair return on your hidden treasures. Email photos of your single items or entire collections to Consign@DonleyAuctions.com. We'll make it fit in your wallet.

 

We'll see you at the auction!

Donley Auctions

Auctioneers of antiques. Collectors of cool. Veterans of vintage.

Marvelous Music Auction Catalog 2025-06-18.pdf