IMPORTANT HISTORIC ARTIFACTS FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL GEORGE C. KENNEY (DECEASED)
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Sep 6
12amSale Ends
Sep 27
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TED MUSCARELLI OF MUSCARELLI AUCTION COMPANY IS PROUD TO CONDUCT A PROFESSIONALLY RUN ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
Muscarelli Auctions is extremely honored to represent a collection of Significant Historical artifacts from deceased Four Star General George C. Kenney
General Kenney was the Commander of Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific during WW 11. He served under the esteemed General Douglass MacArthur. General Kenney was a formidable Commander having received Accolades for his battle planning and innovation of Air Force bombing technics.
General Kenney first began his military career while serving the United States in France during WW I. He flew with the 93rd Aero Squadron as a Lieutenant. He was credited with downing two German airplanes and receiving his Distinguished Service Cross from General Billy Mitchell. After the war he sharpened his skills as a pilot and strategist through the 1920's and 30's. He rose to the rank of Brigadier General. He commanded the 4th Air Force before being summoned in 1942 by General Hap Arnold to Washington and ordered to serve with General Macarthur in the South West Pacific as head of Allied Air Forces(5th Air Force). General Kenney achieved four star status in 1945. After the War he went on to become the first commander of the Strategic Air Command and later Commander of the Air University. The General retired in 1951 and served on various boards, including the Arthritis Foundation. In his retirement years he authored numerous books and magazines.
Also included in this outstanding historical military collection are items from the estate of Colonel Joseph Stehlin. Col. Stehlin served with the French Air Force (Lafayette Escridrille)in WW1. This distinguished pilot was the recipient of 13 medals and awards. He flew for Poland, Latvia, French and US Air Forces. He is noted in history as a Soldier of Fortune, even though he volunteered for all theses countries. In WW2 he served in the Atlantic and Pacific Air Force Theaters. Stehlin served under Gen. Kenney in the Jungle Airforce, (13th Air Force) and was recognized for the quality of his service. After the war he retired to Miami and owned a well know beach club. His last wife was Jeanette Nelson. She inherited upon his death his collection of military memorabilia. Jeanette went on to marry Gen. George Kenney and thus the chain of provenance was set.
The General's collection was inherited by Jimmy Stehlin, son of Jeanette Stehlin Kenney-last wife of General George Kenney. When Jimmy Stehlin passed away the collection then descended to Jimmy's wife. Jimmy's widow contracted Muscarelli Auctions to represent this historical collection to the public at an online auction.
Provenance and cataloging of this important collection completed by Don Schweikert owner of American Antiques and long time employee of Muscarelli Auction Company.
Significant Historical Artifacts and personal items from the homes of the General and Colonel Includes
*Signed Copies of Winston Churchill's First editions "The Gathering Storm" and "The Finest Hour" Accompanied by a period typed and signed letter to Gen. Kenney
*1943 Signed Photograph presented to George Kenney by Douglass MacArthur
*Signed Typed copy of speech given by MacArthur onboard the Battleship Missouri to the American Citizens by radio
*Signed Copy of The Instrument of Surrender by Japan to the United States at Tokoyo Bay September 2nd,1945. One of Six Known copies. Signed by R Turner, Admiral of US Navy
*Signed Typed letters and books by Gen. Hap Arnold, President Dwight Eisenhower, Gen. George Kenney, Gen. George Marshal, Jackie Cochran, William Boeing, Charles Lindberg, and More
*13 Page Scrolled Copy of the Instrument of Surrender on board the Missouri presented to General Kenney
*Archive of documents and photographs of Joseph Stehlin
*Signed Books written by Gen. Kenney, some accompanied by typed manuscripts.
*100+ 8x10 photographs of WW II
*Gold and silver bullion WW I cloth wings and patches
*French, Polish, Argentina, and Australia metal wings.(Both WW I and WW II)
*WW II Japanese Fireman's Helmet
*WW II Japanese Barometer in Original Case
*WW I Swagger Stick/Sword and others
*Rare First edition Two Volume Set Titled "Lafayette Escridrille" with info page on Joseph Stehlin
*Framed Chinese Silk Panel, Purportedly gifted to Gen. Kenney by Chiang Kai Shek
*Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Bowl Presented to the General by the Arthritis Foundation
Patinated Bronze Sweet Meat palm tree centerpiece, attributed to Elkington and Co. England
*Assorted Asian collectibles in wood, pottery, and porcelain
*Bronze Figure of a Child by Australian artist Karl Hackstock
*(3) Volumes 1748 History of England
*Ornate inlaid Persian hanging corner display shelf
*Super Nice Six Drawer Advertising Spool Cabinet
*Assorted glassware including signed Steuben crystal bowl
*Original Asian watercolor presented to Colonel Stehlin by artist
*Original Currier and Ives framed print
*D Agosto Limited edition portraits
*MCM oil on canvas by listed artist Jean Salabet Paris Street Scene
*Morton Downey autographed record jacket
*Collection of Sally Singer/Leo Reisman Acetate 78 records-Autographed by Leo Reisman.
*Beautiful Gilt Metal and Crystal Spanish chandelier
1974 Listed Artist Robert Wallis signed painting Titled Mother and Daughter
Attn: WW I Colt Model 1911 45 ACP Belonged to General George Kenney with early 1915 Serial Number (This will be Sold on Sat Sept 26th at 6:15 in our Gun Sale on Proxibid)
*Sale is full of more Historically Important and fine household items, Please view our photo's and read description for further information.
(starts ending at 6:00pm)
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Sale will be online only on Proxibid
Start Date will start Sunday September 6, 2026 at 6:00pm
Items will begin ending Sunday September 27th ,2026 at 6:00pm
(2 Lots per 1 Min)
PICK UP TIME: 10:00-4:00pm Wednesday September 30th, 2026
3419 Highway 70 SW Hickory, NC
All Items must be picked up that day.
Auctioneer reserves the right to add or delete from this sale
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