Hebb Estate in Marianna, FL w/ RARE New York and Civil War GAR items by WIREGRASS ESTATE SALES

Wiregrass Estate Sales is honored to have been chosen to liquidate the estate of Letha Hebb of Marianna.  The Hebb's were a wonderful couple, from their chance meeting as nurse and patient to their life-time love of nature and family. Mrs. Hebb, originally from the piney woods of Bogalusa, Louisiana was a WWII US Army nurse in Italy and North Africa.  She was the head nurse at Jackson Hospital, and she touched many lives.  She raised three children, and was an avid bird watcher and could call up an owl!!  Mr. Hebb, a graduate of Cornell University, Louisiana State University and University of Tennessee, was a paratrooper in the US Army.  His career was in forestry research with the US Forest Service. He was an artist, a poet and craftsmen who loved classical music and literature.  

This sale includes some very rare and historic items passed down from James D. Bell.

Mr. Hebb was the great-great grandson of JAMES D. BELL, famed Civil War soldier/wounded prisoner of war, prominent Brooklyn, NEW YORK resident, GAR Commander-in-Chief, and successful New York District Attorney and President of the Brooklyn Bar Association.  

*the following info was copied from the www.suvcw.org website (Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War):

Comrade James D. Bell, Commander-in-Chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic, was called by
death at his home in Brooklyn, on the 1st day of
November 1919.

He was born in New York City Sept. 29, 1845.

At the age of sixteen, on October 1, 1862, he
enlisted in Troop B, of the 1st New York
Mounted Rifles, and after nearly 4 years' service
was mustered out June 26, 1865. Wounded in battle November 14, 1862,  for a period he
experienced the inhospitalities of a Rebel prison.

For nearly fifty years he was a resident of
Brooklyn and became known as one of the
foremost citizens of that great city. He took up
law for his life work and soon he gained great
prominence in his chosen profession. For ten
years he was Corporation Counsel of the
Borough of Brooklyn; for four years he was
President of the Brooklyn Bar Association and
for 2 years he was Vice-President of the State 
Bar Association. He was United States District
Attorney for Eastern District of New York at the
time of his death. Outside of his profession he was called to many positions of high honor and responsibility,indicating great confidence and respect on the part of his fellow citizens.Comrade Bell was, for many years, Judge Advocate of the Department of New York, GAR and rendered signal service by preparing a digest of all important dicisions of the National Judge Advocate, and by compiling all New York State Laws touching veterans' interests, both of which have been published in the proceedings of the State Encampments. For 13 years he was commander of Abel Smith, first Long Island Post, was elected to the office of Department of New York Commander in 1914, and was elected Commander-in-Chief at the National Encampment in 1919. 

PARTIAL LISTING

Historical: Gorham Sterling Silver Full Coffee and Tea Service including Platter that was presented to Col. James D. Bell by his staff (G.A.R. State of New York 1915), Gold Handled Walking Stick presented to James D. Bell by Abel Smith Post  #435 G.A.R. 1892,  Original Large Framed Photo of Bell and his Comrades, Collection of Post Civil War G.A.R. Medals, Theophilus West (personal physician to Confederate Leader Robert E. Lee and Marianna Practicing Physician Post Civil War) Silver Masonic Fob, Circa 1888 Commerative Tokens from the opening of the Brooklyn and New York Bridge, Robert Keyworth (1795-1856 Washington DC Silversmith) Large Coin Silver Cup w/Handle,

Auto/Boat: Hand Built Wooden Sail Boat w/Caned Seats and Trailer (built by Mr. Hebb when he was 72 yrs old), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville w/89K miles

Books: Shelves of Books, 1972 Foxfire, The Boy Mechanic, First Aid Textbooks, Field Guide to N. Am. Mammals, Goodrich History, Outline of History (3rd Ed), Large Set "The Yearbook of Agriculture", Many Old Forestry/Botany Textbooks that are being reprinted today to be used as teaching tools (including Botany, Principles Forest Entomology, Elements Statistical Method, Geomorphology (Lobeck), Applied Silviculture, Cryptogamic Botany, Manual Grasses of US, Textbook of Dendrology, Physiography of Eastern US, Forest Pathology, Commercial Timbers) , Miniature Lexicon, Lots of Cookbooks (many featuring local and  regional fare), Ship Building,  Atlas, Yearbooks.

Furniture: Several Nice Trunks (including old Military), Upholstered Wing Back Chair and Sofa, TV Cabinet, Mid Century Desk, Retro Pair of Ottomans, Painted Cedar Chest, Mid Century Desk and Chair, Batchlor's Chair, Nice Ethan Allen China Hutch, Pair East Lake Side Chairs, 6 Pc. Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Mahogany Corner Cupboard, Mid Century Kitchen Cabinet, Faux Bamboo French Bedroom Suite, Filing Cabinet, Tray Top Coffee Table, Pair Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Student Desk, Early American Bed, Ottoman, Empire Mirror, Rugs, Empire Footstool,

Odd and Unique: Forestry Viewing Instrument, Circa 1944 Cooke Hull Sextant, Collection of Fossils and Teeth, Binoculars, Cameras, Victorian Naughty Boot Jack, Fountain Pens, Figurines from World Travels, Soda Bottles, Shotgun Shell Boxes, Pottery, Pair Antique Beaded Child's Indian Moccasins, Carved Wood Leaves, Limoges Trinket Box, Dough Bowl, Turpentine Pots, Albums, Lock Box, Large Stamp Collection,

Art: Needlepoint, Prints, Posters, Several Original Paintings (Alabama and Louisana Artists), Old Framed Map, Nasa Aerial Poster, Collection of Perserved Botanicals, Photos,

Guns: Savage Model 24 Over/Under 22 Mag over 410, Ethica 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun

Pottery and Glass: Victorian Shaving Mug, Oil Lamps, Set of English China, Limoges Pieces, Asian Porcelain, Cut and Pressed Glass, Large Set of Syracuse Old Ivory "Berkshire", Amber Cake Plate, Christmas China, Phaltzgraf, Fenton Milk Glass,

Kitchen: Bakeware, Cookware, Cast Iron, Corning, Pyrex, Pots and Pans, Small Appliances, Tupperware, Side by Side Fridge, Washer, Dryer

Jewelry and Silver: Wonderful Saks Sterling and Marcasite Brooch, Solid Gold Cornell University Tie Bar, Gold and Agate Fob Seal, Sterling Book Mark, Military Medals, Gold Hat Pins, United States Army Air Forces (AAF) Sterling Boat Pin, Columbian Half Dollar, Gold Cornell University Class Ring, Antique Seal Gold Ring, Gold Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Foreign Coins, Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, Sterling Grape Shears, Mother of Pearl/Sterling Knives and Tea Strainer, Sterling Sugar Tongs, Gold Zeta Psi Fraternity Pin, Cuff Link Collection, Ready Kilowatt Stick Pin, Tall Sterling Silver Vase (as is), Pair Sterling Silver Candleholders, Nice Vintage Mens Rings (including US Maritime Service).

Lighting: Mid Century Octopus Chandelier, Vintage Copper and Glass Chandelier, Lamps.

Garage: mitre tool, wide range of clamps, tools, drill, wedges, brass torch, Columbian vise,  boxed sets, saws, nets, funnels, militaria, rope, pulleys, ladders, outdoor furniture, yard tools, birdbath, wood crates, wheelbarrow, gas cans, jars, glass insulators, car tag collection (midcentury), containers of hardware, bocci balls, wood planes (old and newer), fishing items, saw blades, hedge trimmer, vaccuums, weed eater,

Other: Vintage Board Games, Clothing, Linens

**The Lovely Home is for Sale.  1,652 sf, 1.44 acres, 3 BR/2BA, library, screened porch, 1/2 mile from college, state park, $124,900.

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