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Very Important Early Americana Single Estate Auction Event
Selling for the Estate of Robert “Bob” Withey a Local Antiques Icon and Founder of Robert Withey Interiors, Inc.!!
UPCOMING OCTOBER 5th 2018 at a time to be determined.
Auction Held at the A & M Auctioneers Facility located at:
8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD 21849
Auctioneer’s Note: Robert “Bob” Withey passed away in the summer of 2003 however his legacy has flourished here on the Eastern Shore. Mr. Withey went to work at Benjamin’s from 1941 to 1943, becoming the first interior designer on the shore with a college degree. He resumed his career at Benjamin’s after his military duty from 1946 to 1953. He then owned and operated Robt Withey Interiors from 1953 to 1979, retiring in 1994. His business was then carried on by his son, Robert. He was a staff Sgt. in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving with the 83rd Infantry Division during the European Theater. He received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Wicomico Historical Society, the Somerset County Historical Society and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was involved with the restoration and furnishing of Teackle Mansion in Princess Anne. He was a honorary lifetime member of friends of Poplar Hill Mansion, Inc. He purchased the property known as Bounds Lott in 1966, the supposed birth place of Samuel Chase, MD. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Withey restored the home making it his residence from 1978 to 2000. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Withey gave a number of regional 18th century antiques to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston Salem, NC. Including the Almodington Bench. Much of Mr. Withey’s work can still be seen in various Historical Homes and prominent estates here on the Eastern Shore. Allen & Marshall is offering many pieces of furniture with documented provenance from the area and we are pleased to offer the entire exquisite private collection at a once in a lifetime completely cataloged public auction and cordially invite you to join us for an unforgettable auction event!!
LIVE ONLINE WEBCAST BIDDING AVAILABLE AT www.AMauctions.com via Proxibid
Additional Information available soon!
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