Esta Henry
Esta Henry | |
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Esta Henry in her shop | |
| Born | 1882 Sunderland |
| Died | 1963 (aged 80–81) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | Esther Henry, Esther Louis |
| Occupation | Antique dealer |
Esta or Esther Henry (1882–17 January 1963) was an antiques dealer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Born in Sunderland, in her time she was the subject of news stories in many countries and known for her eccentric behavior. Sometimes called "Mrs. Scotland" in the press, she had ties to a number of notable people and events, including British queens and the auction of the collections of King Farouk of Egypt. She was born Esther Louis daughter of Louis Louis and Eveline Jackson. She married her first husband James H (Jacob) Henry on 28 August 1902 in Edinburgh.