James Gillis
James Gillis is the newest member of the Rau sales team. Having just received his Masters of Liberal Arts in Latin American history, James brings an eager enthusiasm to the gallery. James has a colorful background including being a former U.S. Marine, professional and academic experience with Homeland Security, operating several businesses from the ground up in Latin America, living and studying in Israel, and currently acts as a Docent at the National World War II Museum here in New Orleans. James' passion for learning and educating makes him a wonderful sales associate—and a great conversationalist!
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Even though this was long before I began working at Rau, it’s always a pleasure hearing stories like these, and knowing that forty five years can go by and the customers have stayed with us. It’s a true testament to the store and the high quality items that Rau is known for. I received this email from a longtime customer…
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As a former US Marine, I’m always excited when we get in antique weaponry at the gallery. Not only is the craftsmanship both internally and externally impressive, it shows how quickly and stealthily “disagreements” could be resolved in those days. My how I yearn for those days! This striking set of Pocket Percussion Pistols…
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The War to End all Wars was truly one that settled little and created much heart ache lasting throughout the 20th century. The hand to hand combat with bayonet charges were common practice, if not standard military protocol affording troops to routinely acquire war booty. At dawn on the morning of Easter Monday 1917 - 9…
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