Family owned and operated conducting Auctions of complete estates, antiques,
households, farms, bakeries, sell-outs & commercial throughout Nova Scotia since 1975
Licensed to sell firearms.
We provide a 3-Part Sales Slip for each item sold by Auction--one for the Buyer, one for Seller and one for Auctioneers; also, a simplified Statement of Account for Sellers
In addition to auctioning, we also buy out estates, partial lots and individual items
EVERYTHING AT AUCTION SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, CAVEAT EMPTOR
Donald Pidgeon (Donnie) & Verna Pidgeon (Sam)
DURHAM, NOVA SCOTIA
PO BOX 1083, PICTOU B0K 1H0
PHONE H/O 902-485-5968
Cells: 902-396-6072 & 902-921-8516
EMAIL: info@pidgeonauctions.com
Alternative email address:

Photo of Donnie taken several years ago at On-Site Auction (holding early Micmac Bird Catcher)
LARGE SPECIALTY AUCTION
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND ALMA FIRE HALL
(Ex 20 or 21 off TCH 104 near New Glasgow)
VIEWING STARTS 9:30AM—NOTE Earlier Start Time
AUCTION OF DOLLS: 10AM to 11AM: App half the dolls will be sold between 10 & 11; the remaining dolls inc the very large ones will be sold interspersedly during Main Auction
VIEWING OF OTHER GOODS (INCLUDING FABRICS)
WILL CONTINUE BETWEEM 10 & 11AM
MAIN AUCTION STARTS 11AM
(Cotton Fabrics will be sold in appx 20 Meter Lots
interspersedly during Main Auction)
WE HAVE BEEN FAVOURED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHEILA WADMAN, LATE OF ANTIGONISH (WELL-KNOWN PROFESSIONAL DOLL MAKER & INSTRUCTOR) TO SELL CONTENTS FROM HER HOME, WORKSHOP & SHOWROOM INC:
Glazed Top Cupboard; Wingback & Riback Parlour Chairs; Sm Marble Top Stands; 2 Contemporary Smaller Glass Front Showcases; Fold-down Sewing Table; 2 Sets Foldup Chairs; Highchair; Colourful Children’s Rockers; Foldup Work Tables; Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp; Dishes inc Appx 100 China Cups/ Saucers (tray lots); Kitchenware; Flags; Fire Ext; Baskets; Pictures; Apt Sz Fridge; Fans/Heaters; “Hello” Lamp; Portable Sewing Machine; 3 ELECTRIC KILNS; Totes; Magnifiers; Quilting/EmbroideryPainting Supplies; Huge Quantity Sewing Notions: OVER 100 QUALITY DOLLS HANDMADE BY SHEILA WADMAN inc several Large ones up to 3’ tall; APPX 20 ANTIQUE & REPRO BABY & DOLL CARRIAGES/PRAMS/ STROLLERS inc several Wicker; Child & Doll Size Wicker Chairs/Rockers/ Bassinet; Wooden Doll Furniture/Wagons/Rocking Horse/Cradles; Many New Doll Clothes still on Hangers; Huge Amount Cartons full of Doll-Making Heads/Bodies/Wigs/Msc; APPX 1000 METERS COTTON FABRICS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION INC DESIGNERS (Mostly 1 to 5 meter lengths—will be sold in Lots of 20-25 meters); Totes & large Bags full of Other Fabrics; Many Totes full of Bric-a-Brac; Etc. Etc.
Terms: Cash/AppCk/Interac/MC/Visa Canteen by Fay
PIDGEON AUCTIONS Ph 902-485-5968 / Cell 902-396-6072
E-mail: info@pidgeonauctions.com
OUR APOLOGIES--WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
ALONG WITH INCLEMENT WEATHER AND HAVING PROBLEMS TRANSFERRING
PHOTOS....SOME ARE COMING IN ONE AT A TIME AND WE WILL ATTEMPT TO
TRANSFER THOSE AS THEY COME.
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EVERTHING IN AUCTIONS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS--CAVEAT EMPTER
NO RETURNS - PLEASE VIEW ITEMS BEFORE BIDDING
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The huge auction of tools, guns, fishing rods, etc. that folks have been calling about will be held on-site in Truro SATURDAY, MAY 9th - see details below in "Upcoming Auctions"
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The huge auction of farm equipment will be held on-site in Antigonish on
HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 18TH - see details below in "Upcoming Auctions"



























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LARGE ESTATES AUCTION AT ALMA FIRE HALL (NEAR NEW GLASGOW)
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, VIEWING & STARTING TIME WILL BE EARLIER THAN NORMAL
SO THAT DOLLS WILL BE SOLD IN A SEPARATE TIME FRAME BEFORE THE
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS - TIMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED WEEK OF AUCTION
(A) Over 100 Quality New Handmade Dolls by Professional
Doll Maker Sheila Wadman, late of Antigonish
(B) Fabric, Sewing Goods, Display Cases
(C) Partial contents of a fine New Glasgow Home
Details/Photos will be transferred here Tuesday
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
DUE TO THE IMMENSITY OF THE TRURO ESTATE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR AUCTION AT DALHOUSIE FACILITY, IT HAS BECOME NECESSARY TO CHANGE LOCATION TO ON-SITE IN TRURO (ADDRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO AUCTION). THIS WILL BE HELD IN TWO PHASES RAIN OR SHINE--BOTH AUCTIONS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE ON THE LAWN. BUYERS ARE ASKED TO TAKE PORTABLE CHAIRS AS BOTH AUCTIONS WILL BE VERY LENGTHY. IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER CONDITION, AUCTIONS CAN BE HELD IN THE LARGE GARAGE AND WORKSHOP.
PART 1 - HUGE ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE IN TRURO - SATURDAY MAY 9TH - VIEW 10AM; AUCTION @ 11AM - LARGE SHOP FULL OF MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ANVIL, SEVERAL CANOES, 11 GUNS, QUALITY FISHING RODS; MANY DECOYS, A LOT OF TIE FLYING SUPPLIES, FISHING/HUNTING CLOTHING/GEAR, MANY HUNTING/FISHING/FLYTYING BOOKS, 3 SETS GOLF CLUBS, METAL MULTI-DRAWER CABINETS, SEVERAL LG UTILITY CABINETS, LADDERS, GARDENING TOOLS, ETC, ETC (a full day's auction) -
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PART 2 - HUGE ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE IN TRURO - SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH - VIEW 10AM; AUCTION @ 11AM - CONTENTS OF FINE 15+ ROOM HOME INC BEAUTIFUL LEATHER FURNISHINGS, GRANDFATHER CLOCKS, VILLEROY & BOCH, ART GLASS, DOULTONS, ETC. (MORE DETAILS LATER ON THIS)
- Photos & Details for each auction will be transferred here one week prior to auctions -
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HUGE FARM EQUIPMENT ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
HOLIDAY MONDAY VICTORIA DAY, MAY 18TH - RAIN OR SHINE
including Massey Ferguson 4-Wh Drive Tractor w/Front End Loader; John Deere 2-Wh Drive Tractor;
Another Tractor 2 Wh Drive; New Holland Bailer; Rake; Seeder; 5 Hay Wagons; Mower; Side Delivery Rake; Generator fits Tractor; Plow; 3 Hay Elevators; Side-by-Side; 4-Wheeler; John Deere Ride-on Mower & many more pcs of Equipment; 500 Gal Diesel & Gas Barrels; 500 Gal Milk Cooler; Full line of Antique Implements; All kinds of Tools and many items found about a big business farm - a full day's auction
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ON-SITE OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY ESTATE AUCTION
IN COLCHESTER COUNTY (DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED WEEK OF AUCTION)
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD - VIEWING 10AM; AUCTION STARTING 11AM
Old house packed full plus barn contents
Details/Photos available week of auction
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ON SITE AFTERNOON AUCTION OF TOOLS/HOUSEHOLD GOODS/ETC
ON-SITE HIGHWAY 376 IN PICTOU CO. NEAR PARKER'S GREENHOUSES
(NAME & ACTUAL ADDRESS WILL BE ANNOUNCED WEEK OF AUCTION)
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH - VIEWING 12 NOON, AUCTION AT 1 PM
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PART 2 OF HUGE ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE IN TRURO SATURDAY JUNE 13Th
- info above -
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LARGE ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE IN ANTIGONISH HOLIDAY JULY 1ST
ENTIRE CONTENTS 10+ ROOM FARMHOUSE
DETAILS/PHOTOS AVAILABLE A WEEK BEFORE AUCTION
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THE SPITFIRE IN WINDSOR (pulled pork)
MOTHER WEBBS IN LOWER SOUTH RIVER (steaks)
EAST SIDE RESTAURANT IN NEW GLASGOW (pan fried haddock, breakfasts, coffee w/brown sugar)
FRANK & GINOS IN TRURO & AMHERST (spaghetti & meatballs)
ACROPOLE IN WESTVILLE (hot chicken sandwich)
CHOWDER HOUSE IN TATAMAGOUCHE (seafood chowder)
TRAIN STATION RESTAURANT IN TATAMAGOUCHE (blueberry pie) SEASONAL
SWISS CHALET - NEW GLASGOW, TRURO & LACEWOOD DR HALIFAX (especially roast beef dinner when avalable)
THE CHICKENBURGER IN BEDFORD (chickenburgers & chicken soup)
A & K LICK-A-CHICK IN SYDNEY MINES (chicken & potato salad)
CEILIDH DRIVE-IN NEW GLASGOW (chickenburgers w/mayo & hamburgers)
GIA'S DINER, HWY 2 BROOKFIELD (old fashioned milkshakes/comfort food)
DELUXE FRENCH FRIES IN TRURO (fish & chips)
LIM'S CHINESE FOOD IN WESTVILLE (#7 beef & broccoli)
WESTVILLE ROAD DINER (Breakfasts especially French toast & Lunch veg soup) (new place-across from old Quality Cleaners Bldg)
FLETCHERS IN TRURO (Breakfast pan fries w/onions) Dinner panfried haddock)
THE OPUS IN CHERRY BROOK--a few minutes out the #7 from Main St Dartmouth (everything there is scrumptious--chicken pot pie, fish & chips etc)
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