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

estate sale•4 day sale •sale is over
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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
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!

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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....

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!
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 pins
Officers' hats, gloves, berets, and pins
Yung Nien 1934 unused hand-woven wool rug from Japan. We have the original receipt for this stunning 'boats in the bay' setting. Incredible item!
Yung 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.
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 pounds
early 1930s oak wall-mount mirrored coat rack; very nice condition; heavy - weighs aprox 50 pounds
left to right: 1. WWII Lt Colonel dress blues with pants 2. WWI General dress blues (not sure we have pants) 3. WWII Major dress blues
left to right: 1. WWII Lt Colonel dress blues with pants 2. WWI General dress blues (not sure we have pants) 3. WWII Major dress blues
Lt Col. McHenry's wife was an officer with the Red Cross. Pictured here are both of their service bars, pins, misc-etc..
Lt Col. McHenry's wife was an officer with the Red Cross. Pictured here are both of their service bars, pins, misc-etc..
Duncan Phyfe server, buffet, dining room table (w/leaves), & chairs.
Duncan 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.
Rare 'Occupied Japan' china set, yes china set; has large serving platter, 2 gravy boats, creamer/sugar, plates (side, salad, dinner), cups/saucers.
The painting is oil on board and is a relative of the family whose last name is Theobald
The painting is oil on board and is a relative of the family whose last name is Theobald
St. James silverplate coffee/tea service...4 pieces. IS plated tray
St. James silverplate coffee/tea service...4 pieces. IS plated tray
several tea cup sets, etc
several tea cup sets, etc
Hand-carved mahoganey tray...the detail is magnificent! And it is large.
Hand-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), etc
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), etc
Far East Majolica vase, hand carved jade item (not sure what it is), misc.
Far East Majolica vase, hand carved jade item (not sure what it is), misc.
General McC Pate, Commandant-Marines, signed message to McHenry.
General McC Pate, Commandant-Marines, signed message to McHenry.
Lots of WWII military issued clothing and many footlockers.
Lots of WWII military issued clothing and many footlockers.
Lots of military records, documents, manuals, and photos.
Lots of military records, documents, manuals, and photos.
another footlocker full of uniforms
another footlocker full of uniforms
marine pamphets, records, marine covers, caps, belts, gloves, etc
marine pamphets, records, marine covers, caps, belts, gloves, etc
officer dress winter coat, more picture/different view
officer dress winter coat, more picture/different view
military parka, other jackets/coats
military parka, other jackets/coats
1930s pair of watercolor on silk; has the chop marks clearly. These are mint condition and near 80 years old...stunners!
1930s 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.
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.
Ann Arbor pump organ; works fine. Old claw-feet stool.
tobacco assessories including glass, enamel, lighters, etc.
tobacco assessories including glass, enamel, lighters, etc.
Black Forest German cuckoo clock with the weights
Black Forest German cuckoo clock with the weights
Stradivarius copy (needs restringing) w/case. Ukele or mandolin, not sure.
Stradivarius copy (needs restringing) w/case. Ukele or mandolin, not sure.
Eames era/Herman Miller style sofa
Eames era/Herman Miller style sofa
beautiful 1930s oriental rug
beautiful 1930s oriental rug
Lane cedar chest
Lane cedar chest
several nativity scenes
several nativity scenes
records: 78s, 45s, 33s
records: 78s, 45s, 33s
since this is a terrible picture of the miniature brass harp, check out the antique wrought iron chairs on the patio!
since this is a terrible picture of the miniature brass harp, check out the antique wrought iron chairs on the patio!
really neat bar (stocked!)
really neat bar (stocked!)
1910-1920s oak officer's file cabinet; excellent condition.
1910-1920s oak officer's file cabinet; excellent condition.
very collectible, detailed, hand carved teak items, mostly elephants
very collectible, detailed, hand carved teak items, mostly elephants
The Japanese plaque is actually sterling silver.
The Japanese plaque is actually sterling silver.
Mrs Vienne McHenry was an officer with the Red Cross which is where George II met his wife.
Mrs Vienne McHenry was an officer with the Red Cross which is where George II met his wife.
Matumbo Elvis hairdo
Matumbo Elvis hairdo
other far east wall art
other far east wall art
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