Unclaimed Property: Missouri's Largest Lost & Found

Unclaimed Property Auction 2025

 
 
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel
18011 Bass Pro Dr
Independence, MO 64055

Previewing:  Wednesday, October 8, 5-8 p.m.
 Thursday, October 9, 8-9 a.m.
 Friday, October 10, 8-9 a.m.
   
Auction:  Thursday, October 9
 Friday, October 10
 Auction begins at 9:00 a.m. each day
 

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Lot 200: Silver Colored Tea Pot
Lot 407: Piggy Bank (Cracked)
Lot 411: Wooden Yo-Yo (no string)
Lot 414: Toy Guns
Lot 415: Yellow and Red Kodak Film Canister
Lot 425: Letter Opener in Wooden Sheath
Lot 427: Gold Colored Letter Openers with Horse Heads
Lot 437: Passenger Vehicle Driver 1920 Series C San Francisco
Lot 450: Brown Bolo with Scorpion Brown Bolo with Silver Colored Slide with Turqouise-Like Stone
Lot 488: Sterling Coin Purse with Blue Colored Stones
Lot 491: Presidential Inauguration 1981 7-Piece Button Set
Lot 500: Antique Perfume Bottle (Ceramic)
Lot 510: Brown Stone Frog
Lot 513: Stone Canopas
Lot 523: Dice Lighter
Lot 526: Silver Colored Colibri Combination Lighter and Cigar Cutter
Lot 529: Sterling Suzuki Lighter Engraved "Ann"
Lot 546: Jewelry Box Stamped "Godinger Silver"
Lot 548: Silver Colored Cup Sterling Box
Lot 579: Marionette
Lot 581: Opera Glasses (1 in Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay)
Lot 582: Violin with Bow in Wooden Case (One F Hole Damaged)(Bow Hair Loose)
Lot 583: Lancia Razzi Gas-Flare-Starter in Box
Lot 731: Silver Colored Bangle with Red Stones Silver Colored Bangle (2) Silver Colored with Turquoise-Like and Red Stones (Broken) Sterling with Green Stones
Lot 734: Gold Colored 10K with Clear Stones
Lot 803: Tiny Newspaper with "Dewey Defeats Truman" Headline
Lot 850: 14K
Lot 1013: Pearl-Like Multiple Strands with Blue and Clear Stones Matching Pair Earrings
Lot 1014: Pearl-Like Triple Strand Matching Bracelet Pearl-Like Single Strand
Lot 1021: Navajo Pearls
Lot 1315: Silver Colored Wedding Set with Clear Stones
Lot 1373: Silver Colored with Clear Stone Gold Colored with Clear Stones (3) Sterling with Clear Stones
Lot 1437: 14K White Gold Wedding Set with Clear Stones
Lot 1467: 14K Ring with Blue and Clear Stones
Lot 1487: 14K Wedding Set with Clear Stones (Fused)
Lot 1507: 18K White Gold with Clear Stones
Lot 1521: Platinum with Clear Stones
Lot 1682: Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Clear and Blue Stones
Lot 1751: Silver Colored Waltham Pocket Watch (Marked Silverode)
Lot 1775: Gold Colored Waltham Pocket Watch with Fob with Clear Stones Matching Locket with Clear Stone on 1/20th 12K Chain
Lot 2125: Disney (2), Canada (3), Switzerland (5)
Lot 2216: Snow White and The Seven Dwarves 50th Anniversary Coin and Ticket
Lot 2409: US Type Coins Circular Display with 34 Various Coins
Lot 3499: Trade Dollar 1877 S
Lot 3650: $1.00 Large Bill Legal Tender Note Series 1862
Lot 3656: $2.00 Silver Certificate Large Bill Series 1899
Lot 3717: Sterling Panama 20 Balboas 1974
 
 

Terms and Conditions of the Auction

The Unclaimed Property Auction is being held pursuant to Section 447.558, RSMo that provides for the sale of Unclaimed Property to the highest bidder at public auction.

The buyer will receive title to the property purchased, free from all claims of the owner, prior holder or their successors.

Listed below please find information relating to items and the terms of the sale. Please read this information carefully for your own protection, as it will be strictly adhered to.

Thank you for your attendance and interest in Unclaimed Property.

 

Condition of items

  1. Items are to be sold by lot number and no items may be removed or separated from packets.
  2. Contents of the safe deposit boxes shall be sold “as is, where is.” The Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, and the auctioneer make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the condition of the article offered for sale. There is no guarantee for any dates, markings, item counts, or authenticity of any item.
  3. All descriptions of items are for informational purposes only and the Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, and the auctioneer do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.
  4. Announcements on the day of the auction take precedence over any and all previous written or oral announcements. Buyers should be made aware that due to claims forwarded to the State Treasurer's Office, some items included in the catalog might be removed from lots prior to the sale date. Such omissions will be announced when an affected lot is presented for sale.
  5. The Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, and auctioneer reserve the right to reject any and all bids pursuant to Section 447.558 RSMo. However, it is not the intent of the Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, or auctioneer to purposely reject bids.
 

Sale Terms

  1. All potential bidders are to register with the cashier and obtain a bidder number in order to bid on any item(s). To obtain a bidder number, the bidder must register with a full name, address and current photo identification such as a valid driver’s license.
  2. The bidder should clearly exhibit his/her bidder number to the clerk and auctioneer after each purchase to avoid bidder-recording errors.
  3. Sales tax will be added to the purchase price of all taxable items. Tax exempt documentation must be presented the day of the auction to avoid sales tax.
  4. Upon award of the bid, all risk of loss, damage or destruction of purchased items passes to the buyer and the Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, and the auctioneer shall not have any liability whatsoever for damage or destruction of any lots. Buyers shall make his/her own arrangements for insurance coverage of all items.
 

Payment Terms (Methods of Payment)

  1. Bidders can pay for and pick up items purchased following the sale of each item or at the end of the sale day. All items sold must be claimed and paid for by the end of the sale day or they may be sold at a later date.
  2. No items are to be removed from the premises before settlement or payment of the item.
  3. The State Treasurer's Office shall only accept payment made in the form of cash or cashier’s checks. Personal checks or company checks will be accepted only if accompanied by an irrevocable bank letter of credit addressed to the Missouri State Treasurer's Office. No exceptions will be made.
  4. The State Treasurer's Office will be accepting American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards. There will be a fee for the use of credit cards of 2.00% plus a $0.25 charge for all transaction amounts. *These rates are subject to change.
 

Arrangements for Persons with Disabilities

If you require special accommodations or assistance, please let us know in advance by contacting the State Treasurer's  Office at 573-751-0123 or ucp@treasurer.mo.gov.

 

Miscellaneous Terms

  1. Persons in attendance during the auction and removing goods after purchasing assume all risks of damage or loss to personal property and specifically release the auctioneer and the State of Missouri for any liability.
  2. The Missouri State Treasurer, the State of Missouri, and the auctioneer are not liable by reason of any defect or condition of the premises on which the auction is held.
  3. Bidders are reminded that registration is required the day of the auction to obtain a bidder number necessary to bid and/or purchase any items available in the sale.
  4. The auctioneer may choose to group several lots together to expedite the sale.


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