Japanese Chest Carved w/ Insignia personalized to General McAuliffe

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Japanese Chest Carved w/ Insignia personalized to General McAuliffe

A large wooden chest, beautifully carved, and brass bound, probably made of cedar, and personalized to General Anthony McAuliffe. There is a brass late in the lid of the chest presenting the chest to General McAuliffe from the officers and men of the 34 Infantry Regiment This was one of a pair presented to General and Mrs. McAuliffe, both of which are in this sale. The General's chest is carved with the insignia of divisions and units commanded by General McAuliffe, and is 23 1/2 by 37 on top, by 16 1/2 tall. Both chests are similarly made, and were presented to the McAuliffe's during the General's tour of duty in Japan after World War II. For a a shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento, at boxbrosacto@gmail.com. Please note we do not accept credit cards.

Condition:

The chest is in very good condition, and of excellent quality.

Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.

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Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$406

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

Japanese Chest Carved w/ Insignia personalized to General McAuliffe