SOLD! Joseph G. Halser III Estate Auction (2/2023)

Don't miss this amazing Sell It Now Store / Gerlach Companies estate auction of a lifetime collector in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This auction is to settle the estate of a local legend. Joseph G. Halser III was a lifetime student, collector, teacher, inventor, entrepreneur and self taught genius. Joe was the visionary behind the renovations and creation of The Terminal and Landmark 1850 on Howell Avenue adjacent to Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Joe also held patents on transformer design for high end audiophile audio amps, building world renowned tube amplifiers. His jukebox, architectural, audio and other collections were also known worldwide.

This multiple building auction is located at 5917 S. Howell Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is packed! We are offering architectural items with a local or regional history including the Wisconsin Hotel, Schlitz Brewery, Plankinton Arcade (Grand Avenue Mall), Avalon Theater, City of Milwaukee, St. John's Cathedral, Allen Bradley, the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago and the Loraine Hotel in Madison, WI to name a few, neon and porcelain signs, electronic tubes, display and storage cabinets, loads of electronic components, transformer winding equipment, cigar store Indian, tons of live edge and other wood, woodworking equipment, antique Berkel meat slicer, beer signs and tappers, Wurlitzer jukebox wall speaker, spot lights, records, as well as an amazing collection of high end audio and stereo components including transformers, amplifiers, preamps, turntables and speakers.

We are also offering an excellent selection of late model light use compressors, restaurant equipment that includes tables, chairs and stools, Blogett and True refrigeration, ovens and other bar, restaurant and hospitality equipment and supplies.

Also included are Milwaukee Harp and other street lights, as well as other antique and vintage lighting, vintage Paidar lighted revolving barber pole, taxidermy, rare Milwaukee police / fire call box, vintage and antique train collectibles and lanterns, 4 sided Allen Bradley clock from AB offices, Vendo 39 coke machine, train whistles, penny scales, lamps and lighting, street signs, beer and breweryana, local memorabilia, cash registers, slot machines, trade stimulators, roll top desks and much, much more! We will post a link to the online only auction when live.