POINT PLEASANT — Point Pleasant is rich in history, with wonderful stories from the past and beautiful landmarks. And this weekend, one particular event is sure to showcase what it was like living in the 1800’s.

Located at 1820 Jefferson Boulevard, the items inside the estate of the late Nedra W. and Bartow Jones will be auctioned off by Rick Pearson Auction Company. Pearson has 32 years of experience and specializes in antiques.

“This estate is really something to see,” Pearson said, “it feels as if you just walked into a museum.”

As for the estate itself, it has been in the family since it was built in the mid 1800’s. Sandy Dunn, daughter of Nedra and Bartow Jones and real estate agent with Homestead Reality, feels bittersweet about sale this weekend.

“My father was born in the house as was I,” Dunn said, “There are a lot of memories in that house.”

She added that she is looking forward to seeing those who attend and buy the antiques that have been in her family for years. She also is serving as co-executor over the auction about with her brothers, B. Ned Jones and Brereton Jones.

Mr. Jones was the State Senator from 1948-1956 and Mrs. Jones was the youngest delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1933.

There are hundreds, nearly thousands, of items that will sell at absolute price during Friday and Saturday. There are no reserves and goods such as antique rugs, glassware, furniture and stoneware will sell to the highest bidder, according to Pearson.

Within the walls of the estate, oriental rugs line each bedroom that is home to four poster twin and full size beds, marble top dressers and bedside tables. The kitchen cabinets are filled with china, glassware, platters, plates, vases, sets, ivory, plates, chargers and so much more. The furniture throughout the estate is breathtaking and each room seems to have its own unique feel with the historic and grand pieces.

“The list goes on and on,” Pearson said. “Mason County hasn’t seen an auction of this magnitude and quality ever before.”

Six children grew up in the home that is close to 5,000 square feet. It is home to china from all over the country, a 1800 Grandfather Clock, Chester drawers, teak wood, brass, and hundreds of antiques. There is also copper, silver, pewter, silver plate and plenty of collectibles.

Pearson, who has auctioned at many state auctions, is thrilled to be apart of this.

“It doesn’t happen everyday that I get to be apart of something so intriguing and beautiful,” he said. Pearson said he believes the auction will do ‘really well.”

The auction starts Friday, Sept. 18 and begins at 10 a.m. That is also the start time for Saturday morning. Tents will be set up outside where the auction will take place.