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FAR 702 - The Grandiose Estate of Joseph Wright

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. ***Please note, we reserve the right to request certified funds or cash for any one purchased lot or if invoice total sum is $1000 or greater.

Auction ID: FAR 702
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1902 Grandin Road Roanoke, VA 24015
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Monday, November 17, 2025 11:00 PM
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 6:00 PM to9:00 PM
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:00 PM to10:00 PM
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    • FAR 702 - The Grandiose Estate of Joseph Wright

    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. ***Please note, we reserve the right to request certified funds or cash for any one purchased lot or if invoice total sum is $1000 or greater.
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    19% buyer's premium will be added to the final high bid for each lot. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM, with 11 lots closing every 2 minutes. SHIPPING UPDATE-Shipping to be handled by The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. Call or email their offices at 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com. Visa and MC Registration.
    Prominent Lady Oil on Canvas
    French evening dress adorned in jewelry. Signature not legible & dated 1905. Good condition. Please see pictures for more details. - Lot 1 Dimension: 36.5W 52H
  • $65.00
    • Prominent Lady Oil on Canvas
    Lot 1 - French evening dress adorned in jewelry. Signature not legible & dated 1905. Good condition. Please see pictures for more details.
  • $65.00
    • C. Gironella Italian Carrara Marble Bust
    Base has damage. Please see pictures for more details. - Lot 2 Dimension: 13W 22.5H
  • $20.00
    • C. Gironella Italian Carrara Marble Bust
    Lot 2 - Base has damage. Please see pictures for more details.
  • $20.00
    • Monumental Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
    Four drawers, with 2 sliding on each end. Unusual wooden pulls over 4 doors. Very heavy & well made. Please bring own help for removal. - Lot 3 Dimension: 82W 26D 41H
  • $15.00
    • Monumental Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
    Lot 3 - Four drawers, with 2 sliding on each end. Unusual wooden pulls over 4 doors. Very heavy & well made. Please bring own help for removal.
  • $15.00
    • Cobalt Blue Cherry Decorated Crock
    Has a couple small spider hairlines. - Lot 4 Dimension: 7W 7.75H
  • $115.00
    • Cobalt Blue Cherry Decorated Crock
    Lot 4 - Has a couple small spider hairlines.
  • $115.00
    • Sterling Silver Spoons by Manchester Silver Company
    Set of six in the Dixie pattern. Good condition. M monogram. Approximately 8.75 troy ounces estimated value $250-$295. - Lot 5
  • $15.00
    • Sterling Silver Spoons by Manchester Silver Company
    Lot 5 - Set of six in the Dixie pattern. Good condition. M monogram. Approximately 8.75 troy ounces estimated value $250-$295.
  • $15.00
    • Girandole Candle Mirrored Sconces
    Very ornate Pair of 3-Armed brass Candelabrums with beveled mirrors. Adorned with urn, griffons & shield. Nice old patina. - Lot 6 Dimension: 11W 20H
  • $15.00
    • Girandole Candle Mirrored Sconces
    Lot 6 - Very ornate Pair of 3-Armed brass Candelabrums with beveled mirrors. Adorned with urn, griffons & shield. Nice old patina.
  • $15.00
    • Period C D Fredrick CDV of General U S Grant
    Has civil war era photography tax stamp on reverse. Some staining and corners have been trimmed. Estimated value $60-90 - Lot 7
  • $10.00
    • Period C D Fredrick CDV of General U S Grant
    Lot 7 - Has civil war era photography tax stamp on reverse. Some staining and corners have been trimmed. Estimated value $60-90
  • $10.00
    • Heirloom James Sanderson by John Winter
    Distinguished Gentleman in white stock & coate wrist. Seated in Regency Tub Chair. Heirloom James Sanderson painted by John Winter, British Linen. Has some repairs present & appears to read St. Rathbone Place. - Lot 8 Dimension: 43W 53H
  • $15.00
    • Heirloom James Sanderson by John Winter
    Lot 8 - Distinguished Gentleman in white stock & coate wrist. Seated in Regency Tub Chair. Heirloom James Sanderson painted by John Winter, British Linen. Has some repairs present & appears to read St. Rathbone Place.
  • $15.00
    • Circa 1900 Photographic Copy of an Image of a Confederate Captain
    This is a photograph of a photograph of an unknown confederate captain most likely of the cavalry. Housed in older frame. Slightly smaller than 5x7 print. Small number on back of photo is probably the negative number. Estimated value $30-50 - Lot 9
  • $10.00
    • Circa 1900 Photographic Copy of an Image of a Confederate Captain
    Lot 9 - This is a photograph of a photograph of an unknown confederate captain most likely of the cavalry. Housed in older frame. Slightly smaller than 5x7 print. Small number on back of photo is probably the negative number. Estimated value $30-50
  • $10.00
    • Sterling Silver Tea Set Preisner
    5 pieces, Pattern #750. Coffee pot 11 inches high, teapot 9 inches high, creamer, sugar with lid, and waist bowl. No dents or twists noted. Coffee and teapots have ivory insulators in handles. No monograms. Tarnished. Approximately 62.94 troy ounces. Estimated value $1,900 to 2,100 - Lot 10
  • $535.00
    • Sterling Silver Tea Set Preisner
    Lot 10 - 5 pieces, Pattern #750. Coffee pot 11 inches high, teapot 9 inches high, creamer, sugar with lid, and waist bowl. No dents or twists noted. Coffee and teapots have ivory insulators in handles. No monograms. Tarnished. Approximately 62.94 troy ounces. Estimated value $1,900 to 2,100
  • $535.00
    • Vintage Atwood Sawyer Brooch
    Costume Ruby, Rhinestone & emerald stones. Very showy & in good condition. - Lot 11
  • $15.00
    • Vintage Atwood Sawyer Brooch
    Lot 11 - Costume Ruby, Rhinestone & emerald stones. Very showy & in good condition.
  • $15.00
    • Riker Mount of Fort Sumter Artifacts
    Note states that the piece of brick is part of the fortifications of Fort Sumter and the scrap of reinforced cloth is from a flag from Sumter. Also includes brass trim, a lead seal, and flat button that all look to be period. The CSA wreath is not from the period. No provenance is available to verify the relics. Estimated value $200-300 - Lot 12
  • $50.00
    • Riker Mount of Fort Sumter Artifacts
    Lot 12 - Note states that the piece of brick is part of the fortifications of Fort Sumter and the scrap of reinforced cloth is from a flag from Sumter. Also includes brass trim, a lead seal, and flat button that all look to be period. The CSA wreath is not from the period. No provenance is available to verify the relics. Estimated value $200-300
  • $50.00
    • French Antique Brass Candelabra
    Pair of very ornate 6 arm lights with prisms resting on corinthian column with scrolling leaves & paw feet. - Lot 13 Dimension: 12W 24H
  • $0.00
    • French Antique Brass Candelabra
    Lot 13 - Pair of very ornate 6 arm lights with prisms resting on corinthian column with scrolling leaves & paw feet.
  • $0.00
    • Civil War Era Document and Envelope
    The damaged envelope is from the Confederate States of America Post Office Department and signed by Aaron Moise auditor and canceled Richmond Va. it's is heavily damaged and in two pieces. The document is from the American Telegraph Co from Thomas A Ball and mentions Mr Keating. Keating and Ball where the chief engravers and printers of most of the Confederate currency during the war. Fold lines present. Estimated value $100-200 - Lot 14
  • $0.00
    • Civil War Era Document and Envelope
    Lot 14 - The damaged envelope is from the Confederate States of America Post Office Department and signed by Aaron Moise auditor and canceled Richmond Va. it's is heavily damaged and in two pieces. The document is from the American Telegraph Co from Thomas A Ball and mentions Mr Keating. Keating and Ball where the chief engravers and printers of most of the Confederate currency during the war. Fold lines present. Estimated value $100-200
  • $0.00
    • 10 Karat Gold Virginia Tech Class Ring with Garnet stone
    Engraved Joseph, Brian Wright/Roanoke, Virginia. Size 8. Approximately 1.12 troy ounces gold exclusive of stone. Estimated value $1300-$1525. - Lot 15
  • $220.00
    • 10 Karat Gold Virginia Tech Class Ring with Garnet stone
    Lot 15 - Engraved Joseph, Brian Wright/Roanoke, Virginia. Size 8. Approximately 1.12 troy ounces gold exclusive of stone. Estimated value $1300-$1525.
  • $220.00
    • Oil on Canvas by M. McComb
    Swan lake scene Dated 1894 in fancy gilt frame. Frame has damage. - Lot 16 Dimension: 24W 3.5D 28H
  • $65.00
    • Oil on Canvas by M. McComb
    Lot 16 - Swan lake scene Dated 1894 in fancy gilt frame. Frame has damage.
  • $65.00
    • French Continental Gilt Mirror
    Medallion at top with flower & leaves. Has See pictures for more details. - Lot 17 Dimension: 24W 50H
  • $15.00
    • French Continental Gilt Mirror
    Lot 17 - Medallion at top with flower & leaves. Has See pictures for more details.
  • $15.00
    • The Life of Stonewall Jackson Ayer's & Wade Richmond Virginia 1863
    This is the rare and desirable first edition printed in Richmond in 1863 shortly after General Jackson's death at Chancellorsville VA. Still has most of the original cover attached but is missing the spine and back cover. Book is complete. Has owners name in pencil on inside. Some writing on back of last page. Foxing throughout. Estimated value $1000-1500 - Lot 18
  • $20.00
    • The Life of Stonewall Jackson Ayer's & Wade Richmond Virginia 1863
    Lot 18 - This is the rare and desirable first edition printed in Richmond in 1863 shortly after General Jackson's death at Chancellorsville VA. Still has most of the original cover attached but is missing the spine and back cover. Book is complete. Has owners name in pencil on inside. Some writing on back of last page. Foxing throughout. Estimated value $1000-1500
  • $20.00
    • RJ Horner Mahogany Chest of Drawers
    Circa 1900 Attributed to RJ Horner. Great quality with carving throughout. Original brass pulls. Overall good condition. - Lot 19 Dimension: 55W 25.5D 33H
  • $10.00
    • RJ Horner Mahogany Chest of Drawers
    Lot 19 - Circa 1900 Attributed to RJ Horner. Great quality with carving throughout. Original brass pulls. Overall good condition.
  • $10.00
    • Walter J. Biggs Pencil Sketch of Three Figures Before Tall Window
    Walter J. Biggs, NA 1886-1968, American painter and illustrator (Elliston/Salem, Virginia; New York City). 7 inches x 9 inches, matted to 13 inches x 16 inches. - Lot 20
  • $15.00
    • Walter J. Biggs Pencil Sketch of Three Figures Before Tall Window
    Lot 20 - Walter J. Biggs, NA 1886-1968, American painter and illustrator (Elliston/Salem, Virginia; New York City). 7 inches x 9 inches, matted to 13 inches x 16 inches.
  • $15.00
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