Great Estates Hosts the Sale of the Summer "Normandie" Estate of Henry W. Petronis

Welcome to Normandie

Please join us as we open the home, garden and collections of Henry W. Petronis - legendary car collector and lover of beautiful things!

 60+ acres of waterfront property on a site so amazing you will think you have been transported to an island oasis. If nothing else, come to take in this view and enjoy the day in paradise! However, I feel certain you will find a treasure or two in the home, garden, full wood working shop, machine/welding shop and or the huge garage! There is really something for everyone at this sale.

For those of you unfamiliar with the property, Normandie sits on 360+ feet of water front land - it is 7/10th of a mile from the gate to the front door. You will be in awe of the fields, views and wildlife...but please watch out for the deer family! The tree lined drive will split 3/4 of the way down allowing you to park near the autobarn or the home. Both will have check out people inside. So, there will be no worry about hauling things from one building to another! PLEASE wear comfortable shoes...you will want to walk from one building to the next and comfy shoes will make the short trip a lot easier. 

The home is filled with so many amazing pieces of furniture, art, books, rugs, linens, jewelry, clothing and so much more. Here is a short list of some of the highlights... 

Vintage Cars...for a $25 donation to the St. Michael’s Classic Car Museum - you can get a private tour of Henry’s car collection! 

Artwork: 

Ella Ruark , Roy Nichols , W. Vaughan (1888), David Mann (American 1940-2004),  Kenneth Aunchman, Scott Hiestand (American Contemporary artist), Robert A. Courjon, Stewart White Watercolors, Lynn Carol, Will Haddon, Ilkin Deniz (Contemporary Sailboats), Joseph G. Whipple, Herbert Maynard,  Shawn Faust, W. Addison (1934) - Mt Rainer, RARE - Mariana P. Cotten original "Country Quilt Fair", Leon Danchin (French 1930's), French Handcolored Engravings,  and much more. 

Sculptures:

"Thinkum Happy" by James Pasma, "Good Times" by James Pasma, "Friar Tuck" by Charles Russell, "Carrahan - Pasma" by James Pasma, Paul Eppling (American 1949-2016)- Alligator, Fish and 2 Headed Dragon,  61" wood carving of fish, Carved Wooden Eagle with eaglet under wing - 45" tall 32" wide, Pair of Renaissance Style Pottery Figures - circa 1880, 3 Paul Eppling pieces and local artist, Judge North, has 2 pieces of his work that the proceeds will be donated to the Classic Motor Museum of St. Michaels.

Old Unsigned Decoys, Waterfowl Carvings by Steve Hutchins,  Brinton Compass, Aneroid Barometer, Copper Ships Lanterns, Vintage Sextant, etc.

Furniture:

Antique Rustic Patinated Pine Gothic Partner's Desk, Georgian Console Table, Restoration Hardware Belgian Linen sofas 94" , Indian Low Table - converted from a Howdah, Custom made dining table - 7' solid wood round - STUNNING, set of 10 neoclassical style dining chairs, Pair of Renaissance Revival side chairs circa 1920, Console tables, Vintage Church Pew, Spanish Baroque style side table, walnut side tables - mid 20th century with carved Asian scenes, brown leather sofa, large Chinese Bench/stand, Lee upholstered sofa in soft yellow floral pattern - down filled, large green sectional leather sofa, Ships Grate/Deck Vent End Tables - Teak! 

King Size Bed, Pair of Henredon Chest of Drawers, Lee Upholstered Bench, Pair of Mid Century Modern Buffets by John Stuart NY, Armchairs, French Louis XVI Style Semanier, Mirrors, Spanish Baroque Side table, Full size Bed frame circa 1920 applied with Bakelite elements,  Pair of Cherry Wall cabinets, Neoclassical Gilt Mirror, Upholstered armchairs, multiple old trunks, Stunning British Pine 19th century corner cabinet, Oak Wardrobe circa 1900, British pine side cabinets, Sleeper sofa, 1880's 3/4 Bed, Stunning Antique Daybed, Set of 4 Custom Chairs by Hickory Chair and so much more...

Sterling Silver/China: 

Lynn Chase China Dinner Service for 8 with extras and serving pieces- "Costa Azzurra" pattern, Lenox Holiday "Holly" - Service for 12 with tons of extras, complete set of 12 Limoges Hand painted bird plates circa 1900, Complete set of Poole England Plates, Coalport Tea Service, Vintage OYSTER PLATES, Rare Portmerion Plates, Weller Pottery vase, Mikasa "Ocean Collage" Plates, Wedgewood - "Lustre" Plates and Salad Plates, huge lot of oyster plates (12), Waterford Stemware, Vase and S/P...

Gorham Sterling Butter pats, .925 Candlesticks, 800 Silver Ashtrays, Gorham Sterling Salt and Pepper, 800 Silver Chocolate Spoons,  .925 compotes, .925 bowls and serving pieces. Plus, a nice selection of incredible silver plate items.

BOOKS: 

RARE and no longer printed books, 1st editions, Gardening, Superb collection of AUTOMOBILE books, Entire collection of Road and Track Magazine from start to current, Box sets, Current fiction novels to classics, many books on fishing, sea travel and boats. Books on Decoys, antiques and of course...COOKBOOKS

         If you love cars - this library will knock your socks off!

Outdoor/Lawn Garden:

, Large Metal Planter circa 1920,  Amazing set of outdoor furniture - 18 arm chairs, 4 tables and 2 chaise lounges chairs - all were custom made in Florida by Kreissle, Cast iron bench, Kreissle bench with teak, Mid Century teak sofa, Mid century cabinets, patio tables, tile top iron table, marble fire pit (NEW) - with cooktop feature,  lawn chairs, set of 4 outdoor wicker lounge chairs, garden tools and more ...

Wood Shop:

Delta Joiner - Model 37-315, Delta Unisaw Tilting Arbor Table Saw - Model 34-807, Delta Rockwell Heavy Duty Shaper - Model 43-340, Dewalt Radial Arm Saw - Model 1030, Delta Planer - Model 22-101, Delta Bench Band Saw - Model 28-185, Delta Rockwell Scroll Saw - Model 40-440, Delta 10" Power Miter Saw, Norton Multi Oil Stone, Huge lot of portable lights, tons of portable electric tools/equipment - sanders, drills, saws, air compressor, HUGE lot of old hand tools - gouge chisels, shaves, planes, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, clamps, etc...  Plus  - an entire wall of rare and hard to find wood pieces!

Machine Shop:

Rockwell Bandsaw Model 28-365 - working condition, needs shear pin (looking for the part) / Enco Radial Drill (boring machine) Model 128-4220 - like new/ Emerson Cut off machine Model 10 1701-U / Taichung Drill Press - Model 128-2660/  Craftsman grinder -  Model 257.191300 / Profitmaster 15-60 lathe Serial 2SU5PO64 / South Bend 10" Lathe / Two small sanding stations ... 

  ***  GEM Car : Best looking Golf Cart EVER! Street legal.  Battery Powered!  ***

Year 2001, E825, new batteries last year. Super condition. Storage box on back.

Seats 4 comfortably but could get 5 with ease!

Lamps:

Douglas McDonald Sports lamps - Essex CT,  Multiple Copper Lamps/vintage lanterns, Mid Century wooden lamps, Asian Themed ceramic lamps, floor lamp with copper and slate base, glass oil lamps, large forged metal chandelier (so beyond beautiful), Crystal lamps, Antique Fire Extinguisher lamp in copper, Copper Milk Jug lamp, wall mount reading lights, Pair of crystal lamps, several antique Asian themed lamps, super cute lamps of roosters, horses and the Gordon's Fisherman, brass office lamps, and much more...

Everyday things we all need and use:

2 sewing machines, 1 vintage sewing machine with pedal, Soda Stream Machine, Keurig, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Microwaves x 2, placemats by the dozens, Enamel crab pots, Circulon Pots/Pans, Lucite tray, Great flatware sets, Krups coffee grinders, Hamiliton Beach Food Processors, tons of glasses - wines to water and everything in the middle, Ninja Chopper NEW, Wear Ever Juicer, Pyrex, Mid Century salad set, lobster/crab bake everything, crate and barrel bowls, Bulgarian Pottery, Gabex lobster picks...

Benches, stools, step ladders, cleaning supplies galore, pillows, linens, 6 fireplace tool sets, brand new front loading stackable washer and dryer, men's clothing and shoes (10.5-11 wide), Huge selection of Hawaiian shirts for men, collectible Steins from Germany, model ships x 4, SHELLS, Coral, mid century filing cabinets x 4, scales, medical supplies, lawn chairs, BOOKS, Orvis fishing pole, vacuum cleaners, Frontgate outdoor dusters, mirrors, handmade copper trashcans, amazing charts/maps of the Chesapeake Bay, super fun giant brass anchor, all sorts of boat art, tv cabinets, costume jewelry, vintage handbags, furs, designer clothing, shoes, etc...

Can't wait to share this amazing home with you...

Please remember this is a non smoking home and due to the nature of the auto barn - we can not allow smoking in or around the garage. Thank you!