37th Annual New Years Day Auction on Thursday January 1, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, CO. Much more info and photos coming soon.
NIWOT AUCTION
37st Annual New Year’s Day Antique & Nostalgia Auction
Thursday January 1, 2026 – 10:00 A.M.
AT BOULDER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LONGMONT, CO – LARGE EXHIBIT BUILDING
PREVIEW: Wednesday December 31st from noon to 4:00 P.M. and New Year’s Day starting at 8:00 A.M.
Location: Auction being held at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont, CO (The Boulder County Fairgrounds). In the exhibit building Directions: North of Denver approx. 25 miles on I-25 take exit 235 then west on Hwy 52 approx. 7 miles to 95th St. (This is the first lighted intersection west of Hwy 287). At 95th St. go north (right) approx. 4 miles to Boulder County Fairgrounds. Directly across the road from the Home Depot Store. MAP
Very Partial Listing:
ANTIQUE FURNITURE – NOVELTY – ARCADE – BRONZES – FIREARMS – COLLECTIBLES – ART – VEHICLES
VEHICLES: 1955 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman, Hemi – 8cy, 291 cubic inch 200hp. original engine in excellent condition; 1989 Chevy C/K 1500 short bed pickup – in excellent condition; 2013 Chrysler Town & Country – one owner, new tires, new brakes and new battery, 4 wheel alignment, 145,500 miles, 2nd & 3rd row seats fold flat, ready to go touring.
SLOT MACHINES, COIN-OP, NOSTALGIA, BRONZES: Beautiful 1946 ROCK-OLA model 1422 coin-op jukebox; several restored slot machines; early trade stimulators; early gas pumps; rare advertising cigar cutters and lighters; early gambler’s wheels; table top to life size bronze statuary; pedal cars; scales; antique safes; National brass cash register; large cast iron church bell; great selection of stained and leaded glass windows; Swiss music box;
ESTATE JEWELRY, COINS, STERLING SILVER: Estate jewelry to include – beautiful gold, sterling, diamond, Navajo turquoise jewelry; pocket watches; lots of sterling silver to include – tea set, flatware sets, serving pieces, silver dollars, coins and silver bars;
ANTIQUE FIREARMS, WESTERN ITEMS: Factory engraved 1865 Henry rifle with deluxe stock; Winchester model 1894 take downs; Colt factory engraved open top 22RF w/ivory grips; several early pistols and revolvers to include – Colt Lightning revolver, rare palm pistol, double-blade knife pistol w/buffalo horn grips; Rare presentation sword w/documentation (Colorado History); modern electronic gun safe; Navajo rugs; early cowboy chaps; western saddle; tanned cowhides; fox pelt; EARLY LISTING OF GUNS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE
COLLECTIBLES, GLASSWARE, ART: Signed “Tiffany Studios” parlor lamp; signed Handel lamp; candelabras; cast iron and early tin toys; bronze & brass wall sconces; several good lamps and fixtures; signed photographs to include – Jackie Robinson, and several early Jazz musicians; porcelain & tin advertising signs; neon signs; vintage clothing; military uniforms; 1990’s “Stickley” Timber doll table & chairs set; several Victrola’s and phonographs; oak counter top showcase; WWII brass porthole; railroad locks; signed and listed original art; oil paintings; several great etchings, drypoint; framed advertising; Louis Icart; limited edition art; other good art; R.S. Prussia; art glass; cut glass; art pottery; large set of “Friendly Village” china by Johnson Bros.; fine porcelain; stoneware; Barbie dolls, antique French porcelain dolls;
FURNITURE: Magnificent rare Grandfather clock; wonderful ¼ sawn oak curved glass corner china cabinet; signed “Limbert” library table; “Stickley Brandt” lion head parlor set; Stickley settle; ¾ and ½ size oak stacking bookcases – both full leaded glass doors; carved oak American knock-down wardrobe; stacking oak filing system; matching sets of 6 section & 5 section stacking lawyer’s bookcases; early peg construction walnut jelly cupboard; heavily carved square oak china cabinet; variety of wonderful oak lift-seat hall trees; unusual oak lift seat bench; oak pews; oak step-back cupboard; oak Hoosier kitchen cabinet; Eastlake walnut 2 door bookcase; round Oriental teakwood dining table w/6 chairs; unusual petite size fireplace mantle; several spool cabinets; 1950’s western couch & chairs; lacquer & hardstone 4 panel Oriental screen; ¼ sawn oak leaded glass bookcase; curved glass oak china closet w/leaded glass & claw-feet; great selection of mirrored dressers and highboy chests; oak & cast iron theatre seats; pair of French lingerie chests; Victorian walnut side locking chest; mahogany Regency wine cooler/cellarette;
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Once again we are very excited about this year’s auction – Above is a very small percentage of the very, rare, unusual, high quality and hard to find items being sold at our 37th annual “New Year’s Day” auction. Don’t miss it! Something for everyone!! PREVIEW: Wednesday December 31st from noon to 4:00 P.M. and New Year’s Day starting at 8:00 A.M. Announcements Day of auction take precedence over all others printed or implied. Terms: Cash, good Check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover day of auction. 5% Buyers premium.
For more info & photos go to niwotauction.com
AUCTIONEER: JOE KNIGHT 303-589-4119
- Winchester model 1894 takedown rifle. Cal. 38-55, Date 1895, SN: 15485
- Winchester model 1894 takedown rifle. Cal. 30 WCF, Date 1899, SN: 139953
- Winchester model 1894 takedown rifle w/special order (8 features) 22” round. barrel, plain trigger, Lyman front sight, Lyman receiver, Sporting rear shotgun butt, adj. sight, Rubber butt plate, takedown and screw eyes. Cal. 30, Date 1895, Excellent condition. Comes with letter
- Rare Hammond Bulldog by Connecticut arms manufacturing co., Cal. 44, Built to handle the 44 cal. Round, Date 1865-1868, SN: 2526
- Colt model 1877 Lightning Revolver, nickel finish – Etched panel. Cal. 38, Date 1879
- Rare NON-XLL 22 rimfire. Double-blade knife pistol with buffalo horn grips. Date Circa. 1880’s
- James Reid Knuckle Duster named MY FRIEND Derringer Engraved and Nickel finish. Cal. 22, Date 1870’s
- Rare small frame French Palm Pistol, Marked B te S.G.D.G. Le Protector By Turbiaux. Cal. Extra Short 22, Date 1882
- Henry Rifle, Factory engraved by Samuel Hogson, special grade stock, inspected by Oliver Winchester, 4pc. cleaning rod in butt, Cal. 44, Date 1865
- Rare Colorado presentation sword presented by David H. Moffat, an early influential Colorado founding father, to Lieut Col S.S. Curtis 3rd regiment Colorado Volunteers.
- 1850 Officers Sword, silver grip etched blade (Civil War)
- 1830 Bowie Knife from collection of Joseph Musso
THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER’S. WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE INFO. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO VERIFY THE INFO. PRIOR TO BIDDING ON AN ITEM