Grandiose Estate of Joseph Wright

GRANDIOSE ESTATE OF JOSEPH WRIGHT

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1902 Grandin Road

Roanoke, VA 24015

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Joseph Wright graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and continued his education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute as a member of the Corps of Cadets. He was a US Naval Officer in Guam and Cambodia and also worked as an accountant in two separate 30 year careers with the last being with Carilion where he retired at the age of 84. He enjoyed collecting cars, antiques, his love of animals, walking in the neighborhood and spending time with family & friends, especially his lunch dates with the members of the Roosters Club and the Shenandoah Club. He was a lifelong active member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in Roanoke, VA. He was a member of countless boards and charities throughout the Roanoke area.

Joseph & his wife Pam of 56 years has quite the collection of Antiques! Much of the collection includes American, European & Local History. Just to mention a few 1300+ Cataloged items. Not to mention four pieces of Walter Biggs Artwork! Monumental Oil on Canvas Portraits, 14Kt & 10Kt Gold Jewelry, Coins, Sterling Silver Tea Set, Flatware & more, 10Kt Gold Virginia Tech & Andrew Lewis Class Rings, Original Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus Poster, Antique Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Pottery, Antique Locomotive Bell, Toys, Dolls & More! 1978 Ford Bronco & 1916 Ford Model T Car!

Other historical items in this auction include a group of artifacts from Fort Sumter, a rare first edition - The Life of Stonewall Jackson, and framed signature of General Thomas J “Stonewall” Jackson. 

INSPECTION: Nov. 16 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM  

AUCTION STARTS CLOSING: Nov. 17 at 6:00 PM

REMOVAL:  Nov. 22 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Shipping available for most items, including furniture, artwork. To be handled solely by The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. Contact their offices before 12PM on Nov. 20 at va203@gopackagingstore.com or 540-772-0999. Shipper will pick up items after the auction and contact buyers regarding rates and scheduling. Please email or call the Packaging Store and let them know that you would like to have your items shipped.

All items are sold AS-IS with no warranties expressed or implied.

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