Teel Auctions Presents New Year’s Day Jewelry Auction Featuring Barbara Wise Collection – January 1, 2026

Part 3 of Acclaimed Vocalist’s Lifetime Jewelry Collection Features 170+ Lots of Vintage Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Bakelite, and Native American-Inspired Pieces

Mount Bethel, PA – Teel Auctions will present Part 3 of the Barbara Wise Lifetime Jewelry Collection on Thursday, January 1, 2026, beginning at noon. This online-only timed auction features over 170 lots from the personal collection of Barbara Wise, a well-known vocalist for the legendary George Rank and other acclaimed performers. Bidding is available exclusively through live.teelauctions.com, with lot number 1 beginning to close at 10:00 AM EST.

The Barbara Wise collection represents decades of careful curation by a performer who appreciated fine craftsmanship and distinctive design. This remarkable offering spans vintage costume jewelry from premier makers, authentic Bakelite pieces, sterling silver treasures, and Native American-inspired turquoise jewelry—each piece reflecting Barbara’s discerning eye and artistic sensibility.

Auction highlights include numerous exceptional pieces that showcase the breadth and quality of this collection. Featured items include multiple lots of highly collectible carved Bakelite bangle bracelets in vibrant colors and intricate designs. Sterling silver Christmas ornaments by prestigious makers Towle and Gorham offer timeless elegance. An unmarked squash blossom necklace with turquoise and silver-toned beads exemplifies Southwest artistry. Victorian painted porcelain cameo brooches and pins provide 19th-century charm. A stunning 28-inch turquoise and coral sterling silver statement necklace serves as a dramatic centerpiece. The collection also features sought-after signed pieces from makers including Coro, Trifari, Sarah Coventry, Monet, Napier, and Sarah Jane.

Teel Auctions has been serving collectors and estate liquidation clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with professional auction services and transparent bidding. The company specializes in estate auctions, antiques, collectibles, and fine jewelry.

Bidding is open now through the auction close on New Year’s Day. Preview appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Mount Bethel location. The facility will be closed for the holiday period from December 25 through January 2.

Contact Information:
Robert C. Teel, President
Teel Auctions
1101 Allegheny Road
Mount Bethel, PA 18343
Phone: (570) 897-8335
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://live.teelauctions.com