![]() ![]() It appeared as if my normal ability to create structure in the midst of a crisis had vanished, and that feeling was very disorienting for me. Never in my life have I ever felt more disorganized, confused, and alone. “Martha, after losing my father and then my mother, the turmoil I felt dealing with the estate business combined with the grief of losing my parents was just overwhelming. Thank you, guys, for walking us through the grieving process with compassion and honor. I regret that it has taken me this long to put into words what this group means to our family, but if anyone is facing an estate sale in the future, I highly recommend the Divide and Conquer team. The photos that they took and placed online were excellent and attracted buyers from many states. After getting to know so many of the workers on this team, it became very obvious that they consider this a ministry. They were patient and seemed to welcome us being there as they sorted and set up displays. They brought items to my attention that they felt should be reconsidered before placing in the sale ( which I was extremely grateful for). ![]() They cried with me and dint seem phased by my sudden tears at the most random memories. But beyond that, this team of men and women never forgot that we were grieving. They were extremely professional and very good at doing what they do. I consider this group one of the biggest blessings of the season. Honestly, I thought having an estate sale would be a very emotionally difficult thing, but we were all very pleasantly surprised - actually that’s an understatement. Looking back on the past 2 years, it is clear that one of the best decisions our family made was asking Martha Dunlap and the Divide and Conquer team to host the estate sale. With the passing of any family member comes a whirlwind of funeral plans, estate plans, lots of grieving and deep mourning, and just plain “digging out”. Pictures: EstateSales.Net OR DivideAndConquerOfEastTexas.Two years ago this week my mother passed away. ![]() Gentry art metal soldiers World War I bayonets large copper tub /other copper selections nautical art boat model sailing ship bookends historic Tyler trivets antique dolls needlepoint pillows barware Kentucky Derby glassware stemware Towle stainless dinnerware pots/pans small appliances vintage cast iron door stops Waterman ink pens desk/office accessories Craftsman rocker Hungarian porcelain quilts linens needle work supplies MANNNY clothes, shoes, belts, purses (Mary Frances & other name brand), scarves, hats, evening wear holiday items Radko dishes planters SOOOOO much more! chairs over 1000 books antique books revolving bookcase other bookcases antique card catalog cabinet antique armoires wooden boxes large collection of antique tins 1879 fish serving set brass boxes, bowls, trivets, and letter holders Cloisonne butterflies A.C. “Treasures” await in this lovely garden home: Henredon dining table/chairs another dining table antique Staffordshire dogs other Staffordshire selections antique map stand sofa rugs antique butler’s tray tables antique brass selections large brass chandelier antique framed art Old Paris porcelain sterling/ silverplate items Copeland Spode china Royal Doulton “Carlyle” china Minton English china Wedgwood English Coalport china Italian hand-painted dishes Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plates vintage Arthur Court rabbit Herend elephant lots of jewelry vintage cap badges custom made twin beds Asian selections 1879 hall tree vintage tole lamp tole trays antique secretary misc.
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