Fantastic East Memphis Sale General George McHenry & Lt Col. McHenry WWI & WWII

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Dates
Fri
Nov 21
9am to 4pm
2008
Sat
Nov 22
9am to 4pm
2008
Sun
Nov 23
1pm to 4pm
2008
Mon
Nov 24
10am to 3pm
2008

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(901) 210-6532

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East Memphis Estate Sale of WWII officer Lt. Colonel George McHenry II including WWI items from his father, General George McHenry . House packed with military items from WWI & WWII, collectibles from around the world, especially Japan. Please click on pictures or move your mouse over each picture for a more detailed description. This will be an awesome sale; we are starting Friday for a good reason; we have a lot of items.

Emails are preferred for price requests; phone calls will be tough to answer or returning calls due to time constraints to be properly prepared by Friday.

We will not be doing any discounting the first morning as we may have to comtemplate being open on Monday, so keep this in mind. Thank you!

Be patient with us as we are expecting a big crowd.

Thanks to all of you who follow me and the other estate sale companies on EstateSales.net. I believe Dan McQuade and his family do an awesome job for our community as well as the national community to bring this venue to the benefit of all of us.  They work tirelessly to try to please everyone. Kudos to you, Dan!  

1931-2 General McHenry officer boots with German full-length stretchers to the toe! These are made by Goodyear. They are in mint condition with the spurs and with photos of the General on his horse during the Nicaragua invasion. Priceless!Officers' hats, gloves, berets, and pinsYung Nien 1934 unused hand-woven wool rug from Japan. We have the original receipt for this stunning 'boats in the bay' setting. Incredible item!looks like a girl I dated in high school! did I say that? This is really a cool hand carved Japanese mask. I have a few more below and in the estate.early 1930s oak wall-mount mirrored coat rack; very nice condition; heavy - weighs aprox 50 poundsleft to right: 1. WWII Lt Colonel dress blues with pants 2. WWI General dress blues (not sure we have pants) 3. WWII Major dress bluesLt Col. McHenry's wife was an officer with the Red Cross. Pictured here are both of their service bars, pins, misc-etc..Sale PictureDuncan Phyfe server, buffet, dining room table (w/leaves), & chairs.Rare 'Occupied Japan' china set, yes china set; has large serving platter, 2 gravy boats, creamer/sugar, plates (side, salad, dinner), cups/saucers. Sale PictureThe painting is oil on board and is a relative of the family whose last name is TheobaldSt. James silverplate coffee/tea service...4 pieces. IS plated trayseveral tea cup sets, etcSale PictureHand-carved mahoganey tray...the detail is magnificent! And it is large.Pair of German music-box steins, right corner: old Dresden pieces, Wedgwood jasperware, Royal Doulton mini pitchers, kangaroo nodder salt/pepper (rare), three opium bottles (old), etcSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureFar East Majolica vase, hand carved jade item (not sure what it is), misc.General McC Pate, Commandant-Marines, signed message to McHenry.Lots of WWII military issued clothing and many footlockers.Lots of military records, documents, manuals, and photos.another footlocker full of uniformsmarine pamphets, records, marine covers, caps, belts, gloves, etcofficer dress winter coat, more picture/different viewmilitary parka, other jackets/coats1930s pair of watercolor on silk; has the chop marks clearly. These are mint condition and near 80 years old...stunners!There are a lot of nuggets in this picture: check out the end tables, lamps, hand carved teak items.Ann Arbor pump organ; works fine. Old claw-feet stool.tobacco assessories including glass, enamel, lighters, etc.Black Forest German cuckoo clock with the weightsStradivarius copy (needs restringing) w/case. Ukele or mandolin, not sure.Eames era/Herman Miller style sofabeautiful 1930s oriental rugLane cedar chestseveral nativity scenesrecords: 78s, 45s, 33ssince this is a terrible picture of the miniature brass harp, check out the antique wrought iron chairs on the patio!really neat bar (stocked!)1910-1920s oak officer's file cabinet; excellent condition.very collectible, detailed, hand carved teak items, mostly elephantsThe Japanese plaque is actually sterling silver.Mrs Vienne McHenry was an officer with the Red Cross which is where George II met his wife.Matumbo Elvis hairdoother far east wall artSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picturethis box is loaded with 1930-40s play bills, programs, from the playhouses in New York, Philadelphia, and in Memphis. Pretty cool items in here.Interesting! Five horse medallions used by Japanese postal service in the 1500-1600s. These are the real deal and I have paperwork to go with them!Best room in the estate!!!vintage antique mirrorleather-top 2 tier table, coaster setsamazing selection and quantity of books; two wall fulls.Sale Pictureearly 1900s german hand made wall clock w/key. works.Zenith Cobra-matic stereo/turntable. pair of inlaid jade wall panels. another painting by Mrs Theobald.Gorgeous hand carved, rosewood chinese display cabinetI believe these are hand sewn colorful, floral collages on silk, Eastern, very nice, from the 1930-1940s era. Someone correct me upon inspection at the sale, please.Billy Price Carroll is a local Memphian lady who has been involved in art since she was 6 years old. She is still active in her talents. This piece dates back to the mid 1950s and is signed.Sale PictureSale Picturestunning enamel tray with 5 different art works puzzled together nicely. Easternlots more art, hats, purses, japanese shoes, etc. ALSO, these 2 beds are twin hospital beds with adjustable head and leg lifts with remotes. Sale Picturepair of mahoganey chest of drawers. the left one is aprox 20 years older than the right one. these are nice.Sale Pictureearly vintage ladies' clothing. stunning Japanese umbrellas, linenstriple dresser with mirror, mahoganey. other pictures feature a matching pair of twin beds, & night standlots of barbie dolls, cases, doll furniture, clothing, bed, assessories, etc.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picturevintage camera equpimentSale Picturekitchen is stuffed. GE dryerKenmore washing machineSale PictureKenmore electric stove and refrigerator; less than 2 years oldSale PictureSale Picturelots of jewelrySale PictureSale PictureSale Picture4 place settings of 6 pieces/setting. Towle Sterling/Chippendale.Jaguar hood ornament, year unknown; someone help me!Sale PictureSale PictureSale Pictureset of 12 Tormachiro prints; 4 original drawings by Fred Fredden-Goldberg, 1945

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