A collection from the estate of General Colin Powell of nearly 400 items stretching from the momentous to the mundane is currently up for auction
Zachary Diaz, left, and Elizabeth Haynie Wainstein, of The Potomack Compan,y display items from the estate of Gen. Colin Powell on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Alexandria, Va. A collection from the estate of the general of nearly 400 items stretching from the momentous to mundane is currently up for auction. ALEXANDRIA, Va.
"It's really a capsule of American history in the last four or five decades," said Elizabeth Haynie Wainstein, owner and president ofReviewing the many items that reflected Powell's interactions with both world leaders and regular Americans who were fans of Powell, Wainstein said that Powell's kindness stood out as much as his historical significance.The auction is already underway and will run through Nov. 16.
While many items may prove pricey, others may be relatively inexpensive. Some items, such as plaques and prints, have estimated values of $50 or less. Smaller items like a brass doorknob from New York City Public Schools and numerous fountain pens are in the catalogue.
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