The General's Legacy

You are invited to the estate sale of James "Jim" Carroll, a decorated Brigadier General in the US Army.  His life and career included significant events even beginning as a child with the evacuation of Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack (his family stationed there); graduation from Westpoint Military Academy in 1954; service guarding the Little Rock Nine to ensure the students' safety during integration; and upon retiring from active duty, years in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves.  After military retirement, with his degree in Electrical Engineering, he entered the business world with Southwestern Bell, rising to leadership in the Contel Company, serving as Executive Vice-President and President of Telephone Operations. 

Shoppers will find items that reflect his worldwide travel and demonstrate his desire for both beauty and practicality. As evidenced by his later career, available is a collection of antique and vintage telephones.

Furniture includes

• a leather sofa, manufactured by Hancock & Moore, purchased from Louis Shanks
• two lovely, unusual wooden pieces, one with a cameo front and the other with a wood inlay top
• formal dining table with eight chairs
• a dining room buffet
• a glass-front casual kitchen cabinet
• two large, lighted china and crystal cabinets and the treasures to fill them, including dinnerware sets of German Villeroy & Bach Petite Fleur premium porcelain and Royal Doulton Glen Auldyn bone china, as well as beautiful crystal pieces (such as Waterford)
• flatware armoire with other uses such as a jewelry cabinet
• king sleigh bed with matching nightstands and dresser
• many chairs, including both upholstered and wooden
• several occasional tables and chests of different shapes, sizes, and colors
• bookshelves of varying heights
• a wardrobe/entertainment center
• casual dining table with four chairs
• three desks, including a small roll-top secretary
• a long, low storage cabinet with upholstered cushions on top for seating
• two tables made from antique Singer sewing machine bases, and
• two wicker patio chairs.

Items of special interest include

• for the hunters, two gun cabinets (with keys) as well as hunting accessories
• a restored antique wooden trunk with tray and an army foot locker
• an amazing collection of antique telephones and phone-themed framed artwork
• so much wall art - prints, originals, watercolors, posters, clocks, mirrors
• collectible Waterford Christmas ornaments
• beautiful glassware and stemware -  from fine special occasion to practical everyday
• a five-piece silver plate serving set (including large tray) as well as other silver plate pieces
• vintage stainless utensils from Oneida USA - Motif pattern
• three-piece Lone Star fireplace set with screen, utensils, and log holder
• vinyl albums, CDs, DVDs, etc., small electronics, and locking file cabinet
• SMI collectibles, and
• bar sets and a wine cabinet.

For the kitchen, there are many small appliances; cookware; serving dishes; lots of utensils; numerous kitchen knives; vintage tins; storage containers; and pantry items.  Shoppers will also find baskets; office supplies; kitchen, bed, and bath linens; bedspreads/quilts; bed pillows and throw pillows; men's and women's clothing and shoes; lamps; books; and so many tchotchkes.  The garage is full of hand and power tools; garden tools; cleaning supplies; ladders; holiday items; and American and Army flags in holders.

Join us for lucky finds, great bargains, and a chance to honor the legacy of a US veteran.