May 21, 2011 Auction Highlights

“Meet the Beatles! The First Album by England’s Phenomenal Pop Combo” record album autographed by all 4 group members – John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. This signed album was given to the New York physician Dr. Jules Gordon during the period in which he treated George Harrison for a sore throat at the time of the Beatles American television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964. Thomas Buckley noted in the New York Times on Feb. 8, 1964: “Mr. Harrison, who is known as the quiet Beatle, awoke yesterday with a sore throat. He was treated by Dr. Jules Gordon, used a vaporizer and rejoined his colleagues at the studio late in the afternoon. ‘I should be perfect for tomorrow,’ he said.” (see attached Feb. 8, 1964 New York Times article). According to George Harrison’s sister, Louise Caldwell, Harrison’s health was more serious than reported. In The Beatles Off The Record by Keith Badman, Caldwell recalled: “The doctor said he couldn’t do the Ed Sullivan Show because he had a temperature of 104. But they pumped him with everything. He was thinking about getting a nurse to administer the medicine, every hour on the hour. Then the doctor suddenly realized that I was there and was his sister and he said to me, ‘Would you see to it? It’s probably just as well that you’re here because I don’t think there’s a single female in the city that isn’t crazy about the Beatles! You’re probably the only one who could function around him normally.’” Dr. Gordon was called from his fourth-floor office to the Presidential Suites on the 12th floor where the Beatles were staying. Dr. Jules Gordon was the house doctor at the Plaza Hotel from 1942 until 1985. Original album and album cover. Very good condition, 1 1/4″ split to bottom spine edge. 12-1/4″ H x 12-1/4″ W. Provenance – direct descendant of Dr. Jules Gordon. Dr. Gordon gave this album to the direct descendant in 1964. Winning bidder will be given an affidavit of authentication from the descendant. [See more photos →]

Large East Tennessee stoneware jug stamped twice (base and midsection) ìJ. Mort,î Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, TN. Triple sine wave incising and salt glaze with reddish hue, probably indicating high iron content. Overall very goodcondition, slight chip to rim. 14 1/4? H. 19th century. Note – this is the only example of a stamped Jefferson County, TN Mort pottery form. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee miniature redware jug incised and dated, ìGeorge Mort, May the 27th 1859,? Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, TN. Triple sine wave incising along with triple incised lines around upper body with circular and diamondstarburst stamps around the lower mid section. Pulled handle with starburst stamp at the terminus. 4 3/8″ H. Circa 1859. During the Civil War, George Mort enlisted as a Confederate private in Company C, 39th Infantry Regiment Tennessee. Documentation at this stage of research does not indicate George returned home from the War. Georgeís brother, S. M. Mort, served in the Union as a 1st Lieutenant with the 9th Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers, Company F (research courtesy CaroleWahler). A tintype of S.M. Mort in his Union uniform is also offered in this auction. [See more photos →]

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Warren W. Sheppard (American, 1858-1937), large oil on canvas painting of St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, as seen from The Grand Canal, with sailboats, ships and gondolas in the foreground. Signed and dated lower right: Warren Sheppard1880. Housed in the original period giltwood and composition frame with artist’s name plaque, retaining 2 paper labels en verso, each reading: “Columbus Picture Frame Company / Humprys and Smythe”. Condition: scattered flaking to canvas,particularly on the left gondola. Some scattered shrinkage cracks to frame; rabbet edge probably regilded. 41-1/2″ x 23-1/2″ sight, 55″ x 37″ framed. Provenance: Nashville collection; purchased by the consignor’s parents from theestate of R. S. Rhodes of Linden, Michigan and Star Island, Florida. Biography: A marine painter, Warren Sheppard was a designer and navigator of racing yachts and sailed widely along the New England coast. He won the famous NewYork-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled “Practical Navigation.” He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice.He took art lessons from marine painter Maurice De Haas and exhibited at the Brooklyn Art [See more photos →]

Feisa Mexican sterling coffee service, 8 individual pieces plus tray. Hot water urn with burner and stand (17 1/4" H), coffee pot (9 1/2" H), tea pot (8" H), sugar with lid (5 1/4" H), creamer (6 1/4" H) and waste bowl (4 1/4" H)together with Feisa tray (33 1/2" W x 19 1/2" D). All pieces marked " FEISA, STERLING, MEXICO " with the exception of the burner, stand and waste bowl (All unmarked pieces test silver). Condition – Hot water urn with small dent to top, coffee pot with small dent to top, tea pot with two small dents to side. Total weight: 389.9 troy ounces. [See more photos →]

Portrait of Daniel Smith Donelson (1801-1863), oil on canvas in original giltwood frame, signed lower right and on back G. Dury (George Dury, Germany/Tennessee, 1817-1894). Daniel Smith Donelson, nephew of President Andrew Jackson, wasone of three sons born to Samuel and Mary Donelson of Sumner County, Tennessee (one of his brothers was Andrew Jackson Donelson). A graduate of West Point (1825), he had a distinguished military career before serving in the Tennessee House ofRepresentatives from 1841 until 1843 and again from 1855 until 1861. He was speaker of the house when the Civil War started. When Tennessee seceded, he returned to the military as adjutant general of the Provisional Army of Tennessee. Toprotect the Cumberland River he selected the sites for Forts Henry and Fort Donelson; the latter was named in his honor. Donelson fought in several battles, including the Battle of Murfreesboro, where he was part of the charge that broke theright wing of the Federal army. In January 1863, Donelson was given command of the Department of East Tennessee. He remained in command of the department until his death on April 17 1863 near Knoxville at Montvale Springs, TN. Five days [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper titled "North Sea Fisherman". Pencil signed and dated upper left " Bror Julius Olsson Nordfelt, No. 21, 1906". Overall excellent condition with fullmargins, minor foxing visible on backside of woodcut. Sight – 15" W x 9-1/4" H, sheet size 15 1/4" x 9 1/4". Hinge mounted. Framed – 19-1/2" W x 13-1/2" H. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt & the James A Michener Art Museum): Norfeldt was apainter, etcher, engraver and teacher, who invented a method of printing more than one color with a single impression. Born in Sweden, he immigrated with his family to the U.S. as a child. He became a student at the Art Institute ofChicago in 1899 and later became an assistant to Albert Herter of New York, helping him paint a mural for the Paris Exhibition. In 1900, Nordfeldt went to France and remained there to study and teach. He attended the AcademiÈ Julian in 1900 asa pupil of Jean Paul Laurens, then went to London to study etching and woodblock cutting as a pupil of Frank M. Fletcher. He moved back and forth between the U.S. and Europe, but after WWI, returned to America. He spent much of his later [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper, titled "The Quarry". Pencil signed and date lower right, "Nordfelt, No. 21, 1906". Excellent condition with bright colors, hinge mounted with fullmargins. Sight – 11-1/4" W x 7-3/4" H, sheet size 11 1/2" x 8 1/4". Framed – 15" W x 12" H. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt & the James A Michener Art Museum): Norfeldt was a painter, etcher, engraver and teacher, who invented amethod of printing more than one color with a single impression. Born in Sweden, he immigrated with his family to the U.S. as a child. He became a student at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1899 and later became an assistant to Albert Herter ofNew York, helping him paint a mural for the Paris Exhibition. In 1900, Nordfeldt went to France and remained there to study and teach. He attended the AcademiÈ Julian in 1900 as a pupil of Jean Paul Laurens, then went to London to study etching andwoodblock cutting as a pupil of Frank M. Fletcher. He moved back and forth between the U.S. and Europe, but after WWI, returned to America. He spent much of his later life Santa Fe and Kansas. Provenance: From the estate of Arthur N. Hosking [See more photos →]

East Tennessee miniature redware teapot or pitcher, tall straight sides, with sine wave incising and incised lines around body and spout. Made by the Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, TN. Condition – Very tight hairline starting at mid-section and ending at base, minor flakes to rim and spout. 8 15/16″ H x 10″ W. Mid 19th century. Note – similar pottery forms and sherds attributed to the Mort pottery of Jefferson Co., TN can be viewed in the current “Tennessee Turned: Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900” exhibit curated by Carole Carpenter Wahler through October 30, 2011 at the Museum of East Tennessee History, Knoxville. [See more photos →]

Hudson River School landscape attributed to James Cameron, oil on canvas, depicting a lake in autumn with brightly colored foliage in foreground and hills, cabin, and mountain in background. Housed in original period giltwood and composition framewith ornate ribbon and leaf molding and anthemion corner decoration. Condition: scattered areas of flaking, particularly at upper right hand side in sky and one 1/8" area in lake. Some losses and gilt wear to frame but no apparent signs ofregilding. 20 3/4" x 7 1/2" canvas size, 26" x 13" framed. American, late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Washington County, Virginia cobalt decorated stoneware jug depicting the side profile of a man with muttonchop sideburns, possibly Vestal pottery. Very good condition overall with old hairline crack in neck extending to mid-section. 11 1/4″ H. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Found in Washington County. The handle, rim, and flared base are typical of early stoneware forms from the Southwest Virginia area. [See more photos →]

Tennessee Document signed at Knoxville, 1793, by then-territorial governor William Blount (1749-1800, served 1790-1796), along with militia paymaster David Allison and Judges David Campbell and Joseph Anderson, ordering the collection of funds for the use of the territorial government. “By William Blount, Governor in and over the Territory of the United States of America, South of the river Ohio, David Campbell and Joseph Anderson, Esquire, two of the Judges, in and for the Territory aforesaid: An act requiring persons holding monies arising from fines and forfeitures imposed for the punishment of Public Offenders, Taxes on Proceedings in Law and Equity, on the Probate of Deeds, on the registering of grants for land, and the iffuning [sic] marriage and ordinary licences [sic], as directed by the laws of North Carolina, to account for and pay the same.” In February 1790, North Carolina ceded its western land holdings to the United States. A few months later the area became the newly created Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio (the Southwest Territory). President George Washington appointed Blount territorial governor. In 1795, Blount called a meeting of the territorial legislature to request a referendum for statehood, and Tennessee officially became a state on June 1, 1796. (Source: The Tennessee Encyclopedia). Condition: Three folds across page and at edges, including a fold across the top portion of Blount’s signature, light toning and some small tears at sides, overall good condition. 12″ x 7 3/8.” Provenance: Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Lot of three Chinese Wucai eggshell porcelain wine cups depicting dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom. Blue Yongzheng mark on underside. Excellent condition. 1 1/4" H x 2 3/4" dia. [See more photos →]

Retro 18K Rose Gold & Diamond Buckle Bracelet in a honeycomb belt design with a rose gold buckle containing 25 diamonds (11 round brilliant cut & 14 round single cut) prong set in 18K white gold with a total weight of approximately .85 carat and VS1-SI1 clarity and F-G color. Marked on back "75375". Very good condition. 1 1/8" W strap (1 5/8" W at buckle) x 7 1/4" L and safety clasp. Weight: 132.8 grams. Circa 1930-1940. [See more photos →]

Collection of 26 Asian Ojime beads, strung on a tassel, most ivory, bone, or celluloid, many signed. Includes: 1 Shibayama floral design, signed; 1 ivory with intertwined rats; 1 double sided bead with carved pleasant and devil faces; 1 colored rat; 1 with carved turtles; 1 with carved tiger; 1 cinnabar with butterfly design; 1 darker colored bead (possibly horn) with floral design; 1 with three monkeys; 1 skeleton skull; 1 with flying cranes, 1 with rats dressed in humanclothing; and the others in various Oriental human or animal designs. Shibayama bead measures 3/4' diameter, most others approximately 5/8" diameter. Excellent condition. Provenance: Collected by George and Charles Mitchell (co-owners ofMitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

An early Boneshaker bicycle, maker unknown. Third quarter of the 19th century. Red paint with black painted accents applied to the cast iron body with wooden spoke wheels. Replaced leather seat, original turned wooden handles, wrought-ironpedals. Bicycle in overall good condition. 62″ L x 52-1/2″ H. Front wheel dia – 33-3/4″. Rear wheel dia – 28-1/2″. Design invented in France by Michaux and brought to the US by Lallement. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Civil War tin type of Union soldier, Sirenius M. Mort, a member of the Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Mort is shown seated in his uniform holding a sword with tinted highlights to his face, uniform buttons and chestbelt. Housed in original gutta percha case with embossed patriotic symbols including an eagle and American flag to exterior. Overall very good condition with some light spotting to image and discoloration to left side of gold matte frame.Case measures 3 3/4″ H x 3 3/8″ W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: In addition to being a member of the Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Sirenius M. Mort also served as a 1st Lieutenant with the 9th Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers, Company F, during the Civil War. He died on July 15, 1869 of an apparent sunstroke. A period newspaper clipping accompanies this lot which details his death and discusses the “Tribute of Respects” given by the ex-soldiers who servedwith him. [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper, titled "Two Men Digging in the Woods." Pencil signed and dated lower left "Nordfelt, No. 21, 1906". Excellent condition with bright colors, hingemounted with full margins. Sight – 11-3/4" H x 8" W, sheet 12" H x 8". Framed – 15-3/4" H x 12' W. Early 20th century. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt): Norfeldt was a painter, etcher, engraver and teacher. Born in Sweden, he immigrated withhis family to the U.S. as a child. He became a student at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1899 and later became an assistant to Albert Herter of New York, helping him paint a mural for the Paris Exhibition. In 1900, Nordfeldt went to France andremained there to study and teach. He attended the AcademiÈ Julian in 1900 as a pupil of Jean Paul Laurens, then went to London to study etching and woodblock cutting as a pupil of Frank M. Fletcher. He moved back and forth between the U.S. andEurope, but after WWI, returned to America. He spent much of his later life Santa Fe and Kansas. Provenance: From the estate of Arthur N. Hosking (American, 1874-1970). Hosking was an illustrator, etcher, and painter who studied at [See more photos →]

Wesselman, Tom, (American, 1931-2004), "Helen", Nude, Color Screenprint on Paper. Signed lower right in pencil "Wesselman '81 AP 14/20." Matted with contemporary light wood frame. Excellent condition, slight tear in paperbacking. 32 3/8" x31 5/8" sight, 42 3/4" x 39 72/8" framed. Provenance: collection of Christine and Clarence Holt, Nashville, purchased in early 1980s from Cumberland Art Gallery, Nashville. [See more photos →]

Robert M. Rucker (American, Louisiana, 1932-2001) oil on canvas depicting a steamship at sunset with bright, vivid colors. Signed lower right "Robert M. Rucker". Excellent condition. Sight – 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed – 22 5/8" H x 28 5/8" W.20th century. Biography (Courtesy AskArt): Robert Rucker grew up in New Orleans during the Depression. His early dabbling in paint led to him opening his own French Quarter gallery with the help of his mother at the age of 15. When he was17, he was stricken with polio, and due to his disability, the Louisiana Department of Education funded his education at the John McCrady School of Fine Arts in New Orleans. Rucker worked as a textile designer and medical artist at TulaneUniversity School of Medicine and was honored with the Louisiana Legends Award in 1996. He is best known for his sentimental and finely detailed renditions of Louisiana landscapes and subjects. [See more photos →]

Early boneshaker bicycle, by A. Dubois, St. Denis, France, with brass label. White painted cast iron body and wheels with pink and green painted turned wooden handles, pink painted original metal seat. Overall good condition with nut securinghandle bars missing. Contemporary re-paint. 64″ L x 51-1/2″ H. Front wheel 35″ dia. Rear wheel 31-3/4″ dia. Circa 1870. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Queen Louise of Prussia decorated vase, robin’s egg blue ground with fine hand-painted vignette of Queen Louise attired in her royal robe and second floral vignette on reverse. Elaborate gilt and enameled “Moriage” decoration. Marked “Nippon” onbottom. Very good condition with expected wear to gilding on rim and base. 13-3/4″ H x 5″ Japan, Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Signed Quezal, NY vine vase, teardrop form with elongated neck, purple glass with pulled leaves and vines and overall iridescence. Signed on base “Quezal, N. Y. “. Very good condition, slight loss on base to edge of pontil mark, some minorsurface scratches. 4 7/8” H. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private East TN estate. [See more photos →]

International Sterling Co. sterling silver flatware, "Prelude" pattern, 151 pieces including 2 dinner forks, 18 luncheon forks, 21 salad forks, 15 place spoons, 14 iced tea spoons, 18 tea spoons, 20 dinner knives (9"-9 1/4" L), 5demitasse spoons, 7 soup spoons, 6 serving spoons, 2 pierces serving spoons, 2 butter knives, 1 jelly knife, 7 butter spreaders, 1 cream ladle (dents), 2 pie servers, 1 cocktail fork, 1 pierced bonbon spoon, 2 sugar shells, 2 cold meat forks,2 carving sets. Overall very good condition except for dents in cream ladle. 4 1/4" – 10 1/4' L. 151.055 troy ounces excluding dinner knives and carving sets. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose shallow dishes, pink lotus flower interior decoration with stylized iron red and cobalt frieze and figural decoration on outer rim. Iron red Baragon turned mark on undersides. Excellent condition. 7 7/8" dia x 13/4" H. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Framed U.S. Centennial exposition flag, cotton with 36-stars, central panel with standing Miss Liberty with spear, U.S. shield and eagle at her feet with flag background and the text Centennial above and dates of 1776-1876 below. Condition -Overall good condition with scattered stains and slight tears. Flag: 42" W x 26" H; frame: 46-1/4" W x 30-3/8" H. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

International Sterling Silver flatware set, "1810" pattern, 127 pieces, plus 2 other miscellaneous serving pieces. Set includes 12 dinner knives, 12 luncheon knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 salad forks, 24 teaspoons, 12 bouillonspoons, 12 place spoons, 12 demitasse spoons, 1 tablespoon, 1 pierced tablespoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 casserole spoon, 1 master butter fork, 1 sugar spoon, 1 gravy ladle. Very good condition, 4 1/8" – 9 1/2" L. Plus one butter pick, markedsterling, pattern unknown (4 1/2" L) and one silver plate tomato server, marked Simeon L & George S Rogers Co A1 plus (7 1/2" L). (129 total items) 149.655 total weighable ounces. This lot also includes a group of 6 hallmarked platedspoons by various makers including 3 serving spoons, 12 1/2" L, 1 mustard spoon, 5 1/8" L, pair master salt spoons, 4 1/4" L. All in good condition with some surface scratches. Provenance: Loudon County, Tennessee estate. [See more photos →]

Oil on Board Pastoral Landscape in Post-Impressionist style with farm building surrounded by orchards and fields and mountain range in background. Signed lower left. Signature illegible. Very good condition. Period gilt framewith minor gilt loss. Frame appears to be American. Sight – 7-7/8" H x 9-9/8" W. Framed – 14-1/4" H x 16-3/8" W. Possibly American or European, late 19th/early 20th century. [See more photos →]

High Wheeler Bicycle, with brass label from Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing Co., patented Oct. 2nd, 1883. Designed with small wheel in front, see explanation below. Black body, red wheels, hard rubber tires, with replaced handlebars. Separateunattached spring mechanism, adjustable seat with embossed monogram "ECJ" included (5 1/2" H x 8" W x 11 1/2" D). In generally good but worn condition. 65 1/2" H x 75" W x 19 1/2" D. Large wheel: 52" dia., small wheel: 21 1/2" dia. For ashort period of about four years, the Eagle Bicycle Company built a new safety bicycle in Stamford. The company's founder, Leonard B. Gaylor, patented a high wheel bicycle of an improved design which added a handbrake and placed the small wheel in the front and the large wheel in back, rather than the front, in order to give the rider better balance. The Eagle Bicycle Co. was organized in 1883 with capital amounting to $50,000." (Information courtesy of The StamfordHistorical Society Inc., Gregg D. Mecca). Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper titled "The Rock, Nahant" . Pencil signed and date lower right, "Nordfelt, No. 21, 1906". Overall excellent condition with three creases in right cornerpossibly from the printmaking process. Hinge mounted with full margins. Sight – 13-1/4" W x 8" H, Framed – 17-3/4" W x 12-1/4" H. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt & the James A Michener Art Museum): Norfeldt was a painter, etcher, engraverand teacher, who invented a method of printing more than one color with a single impression. Born in Sweden, he immigrated with his family to the U.S. as a child. He became a student at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1899 and later became anassistant to Albert Herter of New York, helping him paint a mural for the Paris Exhibition. In 1900, Nordfeldt went to France and remained there to study and teach. He attended the AcademiÈ Julian in 1900 as a pupil of Jean Paul Laurens,then went to London to study etching and woodblock cutting as a pupil of Frank M. Fletcher. He moved back and forth between the U.S. and Europe, but after WWI, returned to America. He spent much of his later life Santa Fe and Kansas. Provenance: [See more photos →]

Oil on board seascape with moonlight on water, signed lower left with a signature appearing to be Emil Carlsen (American, 1848-1932). Period giltwood frame. Painting in very good condition with minor craquelure. Frame in very goodcondition with 2 minor chips on corners. Sight – 9 3/4" W x 8" H. Framed – 15 3/4" W x 14" H. Biography (courtesy AskArt): Emil Carlsen is counted among the important early California painters of the late nineteenth and earlytwentieth centuries. He won medals at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee redware sugar jar, straight sides with quadruple sign waves and three bands of incised lines around body having steeply domed top with large mushroom finial. Made by the Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, TN. Condition- Overall very good condition, slight flake to rim. 6 1/8" Total H. 19th century. [See more photos →]

Two rare porcelain game plates after the ones designed for the President Hayes Administration by Theodore R. Davis, made by Haviland & Co., Limoges, France. One depicts a sandpiper in flight and the other a pair of birds perched in ablossoming dogwood tree. Haviland mark, artist signature and Presidential Eagle Seal en verso, along with patent number 11932 and date 1880. Both in excellent condition with some wear to gilding, 9 1/8" diameter. Circa 1880. History: Thispattern, one of the most distinctive ever designed for the White House, was inspired by the flora and fauna of North America. The original set was comprised of 562 pieces for 9 courses with a total of 130 different decorations of American plants,animals, and scenic views. Haviland & Co. was permitted to produce the Hayes design for seven years. The patent number and date on the back of these plates indicate they are part of that limited production line. For more information seeMargaret Brown Klapthor, "Official White House China", 1999, p. 120. Provenance: Private Knoxville, Tennessee estate, owner a direct descendant of John J. Audubon. [See more photos →]

Lloyd Branson (Tennessee, 1861-1925) panoramic pastoral landscape. Cows in field at left foreground and farm buildings amongst trees in center with a mountain vista in background. Signed lower right “L. Branson”. Period flame mahoganyveneer frame. Sight: 27-5/8″ W x 7-3/4″ H; frame: 34″ W x 14-1/4″ H. Biography – Branson is known as the first East Tennessee artist to receive formal art training in Europe (at the National Academy of Design in Paris) and studied at theNational Academy of Design in New York. He returned to Tennessee and entered into a business partnership with Frank McCrary from 1885 to 1903, and became a leader in the East Tennessee arts community. Research courtesy of James A. Hoobler,Tennessee State Museum. Very good condition with some scattered foxing and minor losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Ladies 18K yellow gold & turquoise fashion necklace and matching earrings. The necklace is assembled in a draped style and contains 87 prong-set round turquoise cabochons. The pear-shaped earrings contain 26 round turquoisecabochons each and feature friction posts and backs. The gold backs are 14K yellow gold. Necklace marked "B18", earring backs "14K". All in very good condition. Necklace: 15 3/4" diameter, 2" L at center. Earrings: 2 1/4" L x 1" W. 20thcentury. 91.2 grams total weight. Private Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Southern walnut Chippendale tall chest, six drawers with brass escutcheons resting on tall ogee bracket feet, attributed to East Tennessee. Condition – Hardware replaced, age cracks to wood on top and right side, original feet. Three small diamond patch repairs to top edge and breaks to drawer dust board facings. 49" H x 39" W x 20 3/8" D. Circa 1815. Provenance: Robin Hale Estate, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

Diminutive Middle Tennessee highly figured cherry, poplar secondary, two drawer Jackson press or server with shaped gallery, dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls and brass escutcheons, fully turned pilasters, three interior shelves andresting on turned legs. Condition – Refinished. Overall very good condition, drawer sides slightly built up and second interior shelf has been replaced. 49 1/2" H x 43 3/4 W x 22 3/4" D. Circa 1830. [See more photos →]

Royal Worcester two-handled vase with hand painted still life vignette panel of fruit, signed Hawkins (William Hawkins), gilt with enamel floral decoration and ivory blush ground. Marked on base "Royal Worcester England, RN 321370 / 2014". Overall very good condition with slight wear to gilt. 14 1/4" H. Early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Lucien Henri Grandgerard (French, 1880-1970) oil on board painting depicting a nude female in a natural, impressionistic setting. Signed lower right corner and labeled on back. Overall very good condition and housed in the original giltframe. Sight – 13 1/4" H x 8" W. Framed – 19 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W. [See more photos →]

Silver plated Fireman's Presentation Speaking Trumpet with elaborate fire-themed chased and engraved decoration. Central cartouche reads "Foreman, Presented to Gustavus Pierrez. by the Active and Honorary Members of Hoboken Engine Co.No. 1, Feb.y 1, 1866" above engraved decoration of fireman's ladder, tools helmet, fire bucket with flames, etc. Greek Key border decoration. Retains two carrying rings. All in very good condition. 18" H x 7 3/4" diameter. American, third quarter19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Charles Paul Gruppe (Canadian/American, 1860-1940) "Gloucester Harbor", oil on canvas, harbor scene with boats at dock to left and buildings along waterway at right. Signed lower right "Chas. P. Gruppe". Illegible old paper label en verso.Molded giltwood frame. Very good condition with some losses to frame. 19 1/2" W x 13 1/2" H sight, 24 1/4" W x 18" H framed. Early 20th century. Provenance: Kligerman Estate, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

Finely detailed carved ivory figurine of Quan Yin (Kuan Yin) holding a vase and lotus, on a lotus carved pedestal. Signed on base. Excellent condition, 6"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store,Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

1844 Middle Tennessee signed silk on linen needlework sampler, worked in a red and green color palette with a lower band of floral sprigs, wreath, and butterfly motifs, all common to samplers from this region. Floral and geometricband border over nine lines of alphabet and numbers in varying cases and colors. Signed "Polk", a common Middle and West Tennessee name, and dated "1844". Condition – Discoloration consistent with age, some dropped stitching orlosses to first blue divider. Not examined out of frame. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 16" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 18" W. Note: This sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey, which noted that it belongs to the Red and Green Groupassociated with Middle Tennessee. [See more photos →]

Large Japanese ginbari cloisonne vase, impressed mark for Kumeno Teitano (1865 – 1939). Ruby red to coral graduated ground with undulating bright green three toed dragon having blue eyes. Tag adhered to base reads " Made by Kumeno, Nagoya,Japan. Awarded 1st Prize Japanese National Exposition held at Osaka, 1903". Condition – Two areas of loss to enamel. 20 3/8" H. Meiji Period. [See more photos →]

Chinese oxblood flambe porcelain vase, Hu Form, with two handles, decorated with streaks of blue, lavender and cream. Incised brown six character Xianfeng mark. Excellent condition. 12" H. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of large Chinese gourd vases, ruby ground with eight painted figures encircling body and one figure on neck atop crane, robin's egg blue glaze to interior and base. Gilt decorated rim. Iron red archaic zhuanshu seal mark on base. Excellent condition with minor wear to gilt and decoration. 13" H. [See more photos →]

John Winthrop Andrews (American, b. 1879) oil on canvas landscape painting, "Hollyhocks," signed lower right. Excellent condition in a later giltwood frame. 20-1/4" x 16-1/4" sight, 25-1/2" x 21-1/2" framed. Biography: J. Winthrop Andrewswas born in Massachusetts and studied at the Massachusetts School of Art with Frank Vincent DuMond, Edward Hamilton, and Joseph DeCamp. A well-listed artist, he was best known as a painter of colorful landscapes and seascapes. [See more photos →]

English Regency-style gilt bronze and beaded crystal chandelier with four blue Wedgwood or Jasperware cameo oval plaques, painted blue dome and pineapple finial. Wired to accommodate eight bulbs and two-prong plug. Overall very goodcondition with later paint added to dome. 36" H x 18" dia. (51" overall height w/ hanging mechanism). Late 19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Gorham Sterling Flatware, Hunt Club pattern, 79 pieces including 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 16 teaspoons, 8 iced teaspoons, 8 seafood forks, 8 demitasse spoons, 2 place spoons, 1 cold meat fork, 1 butter knife, 2 servingspoons, 1 jelly knife, 1 cream lade, 1 sugar shell, 1 lemon fork, 1 pierced bonbon spoon, 1 pickle fork, 1 cake knife, 1 carving set (knife 7 fork). All in very good condition, 4 1/2 – 9 7/8" L. 76.68 total troy ounces weighable silver. [See more photos →]

Alexander Theobald van Laer (NY/CT, 1857-1920) oil on canvas landscape with ducks in pond and resting on bank with a dirt road and red wall in background. Signed lower right "A.T. van Laer". Molded frame with some minor losses. Canvas withcraquelure in center of scene, blacklighting does not indicate any restoration or repair. Sight: 27" W x 20" H; Frame: 31-1/2" W x 24-5/8" H. [See more photos →]

John Jay Barber (Ohio,1840-1910) Hudson River style landscape depicting a mountainous terrain with river. A man dressed in jacket and boots is fishing in the scene. A railroad track encircles the mountain at right. Signed and dated, 1886,lower right. "Jay Barber won several awards for his artwork, including several awards from the Ohio State Fair. He exhibited his works at the National Academy of Design in the 1880ís. In 1882, Rutherford B. Hayes purchased a painting of a cow painted by J. Jay Barber. An image of the painting can be seen at the Object Catalog of the R. B. Hayes Presidential Center." courtesy of Sandusky History blogspot. Housed in an outstanding period giltwood and composition framewith plain rabbet band and elaborate outer moldings including bead and ring, leaf and tulip, and rose and ribbon motifs. Condition: repaired 2" tear to left side mountains, 1/16" hole near center (in trees). Frame appears to retain some of its original gilding with some wear and scattered losses. 18" H x 32" W sight, 32 1/2 " H x 46 1/2 " W framed, American, late 19th century. Provenance: Nashville collection; purchased by consignor's parents from the estate of R.S. Rhodes [See more photos →]

North Carolina salt glazed pottery stoneware jug, stamped "H. Fox" on shoulder (Himer Fox, 1826-1909, Chatham County, NC). Condition – Slight flake to inner rim, slight firing defect to base of handle. 4-3/4" H. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Rare Tennessee 1877 folding postal route map, backed on linen, including sections of Southern Kentucky, Western North Carolina and North Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Very good condition. Unfolded, map measures approximately 3ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. Folded, map measures 8-3/8" H x 5-1/2" W. [See more photos →]

Ives fire house, wooden frame with painted cast iron facade, window frames, and cornices. Turnkey clockwork mechanism rings bell and opens doors to allow the fire engine pumper to roll out. Condition – Overall general wear with turnkeymissing and one exterior windowsill missing. 12-1/4" H x 8-1/2" W x 15-1/4" D. v [See more photos →]

Loudon County, TN glazed corner cupboard, sixteen pane, single case construction, bracket feet and canted cornice. Upper interior fitted with three shelves, lower fitted with one shelf. Overall good condition with later bracket front facings, sidereturn stiles original, older refinish. 84-1/2" H x 38-1/2" W x 18" D. Circa 1830. Lenoir City, TN estate. [See more photos →]

High Wheeler Bicycle with leather seat (unattached) on spring mechanism, front hand brake, old red paint on body, hard rubber tires. Condition: Some overall rust, left handlebar mostly missing, one pedal and small wheel bothunattached. 60" H X 55" W x 15-1/2" D. Large wheel: 56" diameter, small wheel: 18" diameter. Circa 1875. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Stoneware Pitcher with impressed and outlined initials of TBL for Thomas Love ( ?- 1873), TN below extruded handle. Overall very good condition with a couple of firing flaws at the midsection. 7" H x 5-1/2" W x 3-1/2" base diameter. Mid 19thcentury. Biography: (Courtesy of Sam Smith at the Tenn Archaeological Association). Thomas B. Love was listed in the 1850 U.S. Census (McMinn County) as a farmer/potter. The earliest information found regarding Love comes from the1830 census for McMinn County. Living next door to Love in 1830, was Francis Reevely (listed as a potter on the 1850 census for Hamilton County). It is reasonable to assume that Love and Reevely were working together in 1830. By 1860, Love was61 years old and no longer listed as a potter (1860 U. S. Census. McMinn County). It seems likely the pottery was out of operation by that time, but no exact ending date was determined. Love died on June 24. 1873 and was buried in anearby cemetery. The inventory and sale of his personal property on October 17, 1873 is of some interest "Included in a long list of household items are two large lots of crockery and crocks. one of which sold for $5 and the other $10 (McMinn [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee walnut two-part pie safe press with punched hex star tins, square-nailed drawers, traces of old red paint on tins and interior, resting on front turned feet. Condition – Scattered worm damage evident on lower case,patches to right side and front above left drawer. Overall height – 82-3/4". Top measures – 40-1/4" H x 37" W x 12-1/4" D. Base measures – 42-1/2" H x 39-1/8" W x 17-1/2" D. 3rd Quarter 19th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of Famille Rose Bowls, inverted bell form, with stylized flower decoration. Blue six character Guangxu Mark. Excellent condition. 5 7/8" dia. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Miniature East Tennessee walnut box with wrought-iron strap hinges, dovetailed sides, bracket feet, 3 interior compartments (possibly used as a sugar chest). Interior dividers are hand planed but it is uncertain if these were original to the chest. Overall very good condition with old refinish, some cracks and wood loss along the bottom front edge, resin repair along the front top edge, split on the bottom, top molding missing. 16 1/4" H x 21 5/8 W x 12 3/4" D. circa1820. Lenoir CIty, TN estate. [See more photos →]

1796 hand-colored map of the State of Kentucky and the Tennessee government, "Thomas & Andrews. Boston. Compiled from the best authorities by Cyrus Harris. Engraved by A. Doolittle." Note – hand colored examples of this map appear to bescarce. Very good condition, hinge mounted. Sight: 8" H x 11-15/16" W, matted (no frame) 13-5/8" H x 18-1/8" W. [See more photos →]

High Wheeler Bicycle, possibly Columbia by Pope Manufacturing Company, Hartford, CT., circa 1875, with leather seat (torn in few areas) on spring mechanism, grip moustache handlebars, black painted body, red painted wheels and spokes (2spokes broken on smaller wheel), hard rubber tires. Overall very good condition. 58-3/4" H x 65" W x 20" D; front wheel 52" dia., back wheel 17-1/2" dia. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Art Deco cameo glass vase, side marked "Charder" (Charles Schneider, French, working 1918-1939), base marked "Le Verre Francais" and stamped "France". Tall round tapered vase decorated with purple acid-cut stylized flower swags on a mottled background, supported on a circular amethyst colored foot. Excellent condition (minor scratches to underside of base). 13 1/2"H. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Tennessee stoneware jar by William Grindstaff, stamped "W. Grinstaff" and an additional "2" stamp, denoting gallon capacity. Lug handles with rolled rim, two incised lines around shoulder. Condition – Two hairline cracks, chips to rim. 133/8" H. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

International Sterling flatware, "Angelique pattern", including: 1 cold meat fork, 1 master sugar shell, 1 pie server, 2 tablespoons, 1 master butter, 10 salad forks, 10 forks, 10 knives, 10 teaspoons, 10 iced tea spoons. 56 total pieces.58.16 troy ounces excluding the 10 dinner knives, butter knife and pie server all with marked sterling handles. [See more photos →]

Lot of four 19th century leather Fire Helmets. 1ST ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shield held by greyhound and reading "19". Embossed leather brim.11-1/2" L x 15-1/2" W x 8" D. 2ND ITEM: One black leather fireman's helmet, shieldheld by eagle and embossed "Foreman". Embossed leather brim. 15-1/4" L x 11-1/4" W x 8-1/2" D. 3RD ITEM: One white leather fireman's helmet, shield held by eagle and reading "Good Will S. Fire Co. # 7". Embossed leather brim stenciled"1856" on back. Names and initials of possible owners stenciled inside brim. 14-1/2" L x 11" W x 8-1/2" D. 4TH ITEM: One white leather fireman's helmet, shield held by eagle and reading "Chief Y.F.D.". Embossed leather brim. 14-3/4" L x10-1/4" W x 8-1/2" D. All four helmets with expected wear and losses. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee whiskey or liquor jug marked, "Sullivan Saloon R. H. Jones, prop. 100 North Central Street, KNOXVILLE, – TENN.". Continuous cream color. Condition – overall excellent condition, firing flaw beneath handle, chips toshoulder, minor residue on side. 12 1/2" H. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of European hand painted teacups and saucers, decorated with medieval genre scenes and gilding. Mark for Benedikt Knaute, 1828-1830, on base. Very good condition with some loss to gilt on center of saucer. Cups: 4-1/2" H to handle x3-1/2" dia. Saucers: 5-1/4" dia. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee cherry and poplar two drawer server, dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls and brass escutcheons, turned legs with ball and spike feet similar to examples from the Rutherford and Maury Co., TN. Very good condition, refinished.29" H x 34" W x 20 3/8" D. Circa 1830. [See more photos →]

Alexander Theobald van Laer (NY/CT, 1857-1920) oil on canvas landscape, meandering stream in sunset, signed lower left, "A.T. van Laer". Paper label en verso from framer, Walter Hutchinson, Kendal. Molded bronze colored frame with loss of trim onright and left. Overall excellent condition, minor craquelure to canvas, blacklighting does not indicate any restoration or repair. 12 1/8" H x 18" W canvas, 19" H x 25" W frame. [See more photos →]

Carved limestone sculpture of woman in childbirth position, attributed to Thomas Puryear Mims (American/Tennessee, 1906-1975). Excellent condition. 13" x 18" x 8". Biography: Born into a distinguished Southern literary family, PuryearMims earned an English degree from Vanderbilt University and taught the subject for a brief period. His fascination with sculpture eventually led him to study at the Academie Julian in Paris and the Art Students League in New York, where hetrained under two of America's pioneer abstractionists, Robert Laurent and William Zorach. He also worked in the studio of the sculptor Saul Baizerman in New York. In 1934 he worked on the Mount Rushmore project as anassistant to Gutzon Borglum, but found it to be more "mechanical" than artistic. He returned to the Art Students League and eventually, to Nashville. Mims taught art at Vanderbilt University and in 1958 was appointed Sculptor inResidence. He created numerous public sculptures around Nashville, participated in several one-man and multi-artist exhibits, and, following his death, was the subject of a retrospective at Cheekwood. While Mims's early work was largely [See more photos →]

East Tennessee redware pottery jar, copper oxide slip over lead glaze, attributed to Christopher Alexander Haun. Condition – hairline emanating from neck to shoulder, does not appear to extend through the glaze. Slight flakes to rim. 5 7/8″ H. Second quarter of the 19th century. Note: this jar features a form similar to a marked “C A Haun” jar with copper oxide glaze (pictured) and also to another jar sold in our May 12, 2007 auction. [See more photos →]

Gorham Silver Flatware," English Gadroon pattern", including 8 forks, 8 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 8 iced teaspoons, 8 knives, 2 dessert spoons, 2 tablespoons, 1 ice cream scoop, 1 cocktail fork, 1 individual spreader, 1 carving set, 1 flat master butter, 2 sugar shells, 1 jelly spoon, 1 tomato server, and 1 cake server. 59 total pieces. Monogrammed with "T". 58.160 weighable troy ounces. [See more photos →]

English Apothecary Cabinet, mahogany and mixed woods, 18 drawers with stenciled lettered labels and replaced glass knobs.Very good condition with some loose veneer. 40" H x 28 3/8" W x 9 1/4" D. English, Mid 19th century.Together with anassembled lot of apothecary items including brass mortar (4 3/8" H x 5 5/8" W x 4 1/4" base) and pestle (7 1/2" L), very good condition, possibly English, late 19th century and a set of 4 glass apothecary bottles with metallic paper labels,incised on base, "Y G Co", good condition, one with broken stopper, 6 1/4"- 8" H. late 19th century. 7 items total. Provenance: Loudon County, TN estate. [See more photos →]

English Regency or early Victorian 3 tier server or trolley with finials, three shelves with gallery, spiral barley twist stiles on tapered feet supported by brass casters. Very good condition. 41" H x 37 3/4" W x 13" D. 19thcentury. Provenance: Loudon County, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Mamaluke pattern U.S. Marine sword, ivory handle, brass scabbard with copper wash, blade with incised inscription of "United" and what appears to read "States" plus incised floral decoration. Good condition with several dents on scabbard andage cracks in ivory, pitting and rust to blade. 5 1/2" H x 38" L. American, 2nd Quarter. 19th century. Private Atlanta, GA collection. [See more photos →]

Virginia marriage fractur, depicting the central image of a woman inside two entwined hearts, floliate border, and with the verse " Hearts like these are joined mutually for life, makes the glad husband and happy wife". Housed in the original wooden frame. Condition – Overall very good condition with some scattered spotting. Minor restoration to margins by Joel Oppenheimer of Chicago with reinforced paper at edges. Fractur measures – 6 3/8" H x 7 6/8" W. Framed – 8 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W. Early 19th century. [See more photos →]

Towle Lady Diana Sterling Flatware Service, 48 pieces plus 5 miscellaneous serving pieces.Towle Lady Diana service includes 8 dinner knives (8 3/4" L), 7 dinner forks (8' L), 1 luncheon fork ( 7 1/4" L), 8 salad forks (6 1/2" L), 8 teaspoons ( 6" L), 8 butter spreaders (6" L), 3 table serving spoons (8 1/2" L), 1 cold meat fork (7 3/4" L), 1 butter knife ( 7" L), 1 lemon fork ( 6" L), 1 cream ladle ( 5 3/4" L), 1 sugar shell (5 3/4" L), 48.60 total weighable troy ounces. Lot alsoincludes 5 miscellaneous sterling serving pieces by various makers, 4" to 9 3/4" L, with 2.405 weighable troy ounces. Provenance: Lynnville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Orientalist / Arabian oil on canvas painting in the style of Adolf Schreyer (German, 1828-1899), depicting Arab warriors on horseback riding into a Middle Eastern town. Period giltwood and composition Louis XV style frame with label for J. O. Krumbholz Fine Arts, Milwaukee. Condition: Overall excellent condition with inclusions at lower right corner, overall light grime, shrinkage and minor losses to frame. 23" x 15" canvas, 28 5/8" x 20 5/8" sight. Provenance: PrivateNashville TN collection. [See more photos →]

Black Forest figural box with lid carved in the form of a fox and pheasant and a leaf and foliage carved base. Overall very good condition, fox ears may have been trimmed, old repaired break to front leg of fox, cleaned surface. 9 3/4" H x 12"W x 8 1/2" D. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose shallow dishes with "Hundred Boys" design, depicting boys in varying processions including one with dragon chasing the pearl of wisdom and other boys seated under pavilions. Scrolled lotus pattern on underside ofrim. Iron red four character mark on underside. Overall very good condition with some wear to gilt rims and outer rim decoration. Firing flaw evident in both plates, upper left hand corner. 9 1/2" dia x 1 3/4" H. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Louis Edward Jones (American, 1878-?) framed oil on board of mountain scene, dated and signed “L.E. Jones 1953″ lower left. Housed in wooden frame. Excellent condition. Sight – 7 3/8″ H x 9 3/8″ W. Framed – 12″ H x 14” W. Mid 20th century. [See more photos →]

Loudon County, Tennessee walnut corner cupboard with single case construction, canted cornice, blind paneled doors, shaped bracket feet, straight back returns. Upper interior fitted with two shelves, lower fitted with one shelf. Very goodcondition with older refinish. 80-1/2" H x 39-1/4" W x 20" D. Circa 1830. Lenoir City, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Moravian Star light, tin and glass, twelve points on star with 5 ribbed glass panels per point. Points tipped with glass balls. Not electrified. Overall very good condition. Approx. 18" dia. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, possibly B. A. Bremond, 13" cylinder, inside crank housed in inlaid case. Fully operational with interior mechanical parts in good condition and original key. Exterior of case has shrinkage, losses and warpage. 7" H x21-1/2" W x 10" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Early walnut Knox County, TN tilt-top candlestand, rectangular top with rounded corners, ring turned standard on tripodal feet. Featured and documented in the book "The Art & Furniture of East Tennessee" by Namuni Hale Young (page 45).According to the book, this table was made for Frederick Steidinger Heiskell (1776-1882) who settled in Knoxville in 1814. He founded the Knoxville Register on August 3, 1816 and was mayor of Knoxville in 1835. Condition – Old refinish,overall very good condition. 27" H x 19 1/2" W x 16" D. Circa 1815-1840. Provenance: Robin Hale Estate, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut primary, poplar secondary single dovetailed drawer table, carved skirt with scrolled apron and sides continuous with the dovetailed drawer with wooden pulls and chamfered bottom, resting on turned legs. 29î H x 23 3/4"W x 18" D. Condition – Evidence of paint to interior of drawer, older refinish. Found in Jefferson County near Greene Co. border. Provenance: New Market, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Native American silver and turquoise claw squash blossom necklace. Comprised of eight graduated claw insets with turquoise nuggets and silver decorative leaf and central medallion with opposing claws. "Bear Claw" hallmark, possiblymaker's mark on back. Overall very good condition. 10.86 troy oz total weight. Approx. 26" L. 20th century [See more photos →]

German Mettlach Stein with pewter mounts, body decorated with black Prussian eagle on blue ground, with porcelain top. Incised Mettlach B underside #1856. Very good condition, pewter crest on handle slightly bent/mis-shapen.. 10-1/4" H,early 20th century. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee two piece bookcase desk, African American history, walnut primary and poplar secondary woods. Upper case with ogee cornice over blind door opening to three interior shelves. Lower case comprised of a slant front desk withtwo interior drawers and three compartments. Ring turned legs. Condition – Overall very good condition with old surface, later latch to bookcase doors, locks missing, interior compartment valance missing, and expected wear tolegs. 69 5/8" H x 33" W x 25 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. Circa 1840. [See more photos →]

Set of 7 carved ivory Asian scholar figures in original compartmentalized wooden box. Contains the original purchase receipt (1960s? list more detail). Purchased in Japan, 1968. Excellent condition. Each figure is approx. 4" H; box is5-3/8" W x 17" L x 2-1/4" D. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Large Art Deco bronze figure of a lady on marble base, inscribed Balleste (Enrique Molins Balleste, Spanish, 1893-1958). Condition – Loss to silvered wash on figure. Chips to marble base. 21"H x 20"W x 7 5/8"D. [See more photos →]

Pair of Meissen Figurines. 1ST ITEM: Woman with hen and basket of eggs. Minor chip and signs of cracking along rim of woman's hat. 3-1/2" H x 3-1/2" W x 2-1/4" D. 2ND ITEM: Man with rooster and basket of flowers. Good condition. 4" H x3-3/8" W x 2" D. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of polychrome enamel decorated dishes, bright green dragon designs on bright yellow ground and scalloped border outlined in black. Each with a central design depicting a dragon chasing the pearl of wisdom with the same design repeated onrim and underside of rim. Black six character Guangxu mark on underside. 5 1/4" dia. Excellent condition. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Alvin Sterling Flatware, partial set" Maryland pattern", including: 12 knives, 6 salad forks, 11 forks, 8 teaspoons, 5 tablespoons. 42 total pieces. 36.175 weighable troy ounces. [See more photos →]

American pine blanket chest of extended length, dovetailed case, two compartments with iron hinges, one with locking mechanism (top part missing), all resting on double-turned bun feet. Very good condition. 22 1/2" H x 61 1/2" W x 181/4" D. Mid-19th century. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton chest of drawers, cherry primary with walnut secondary, one large drawer over three drawer configuration, dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls, paneled sides, resting on turned feet. Very good condition, refinished.44 3/4" H X 43" W X 20 3/4" D. Circa 1835. [See more photos →]

Dominick & Haff (NY, 1868-1928) large sterling silver ewer, weighted, with no monograms or engravings. Marked "Sterling, 2062, 13 IN" with the mark for Dominic & Haff on base. Overall very good condition with some minor dents. 18-3/4" H.American. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Contemporary Tennessee white oak quadruple ribbed or buttocks basket, red, white and blue pattern signed and dated by Trevle Wood, a well-known contemporary basket maker, specializing in the traditional white oak Appalachian baskets. Signed "Trevle Wood, "98" on inside of handle. Overall . 13 1/2" H x 13" W x 9 1/2" D. Late 20th century. [See more photos →]

Maryville, TN Woolen Mill Coverlet & Book, 2 items. 1ST ITEM – Tennessee red and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. The corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn.". The borders woven with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogscarrying flags, the center with foliate decorations. Condition – Missing some fringe at fold area, handmade repairs to worn areas, one minor stain approx. 2" diameter. 74" W (including fringe) x 81" H. Late 19th century. 2ND ITEM -East Tennessee Roots Quarterly Publication, Summer 1988, which features an article discussing the history of the Maryville Woolen Mill, which operated from 1874-1901 in Blount County, TN. Provenance: Private East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

One Japanese Okimono Carved and Colored Ivory Bird in colors of plum, purple and yellow with brown feet, circa 1960. Retains original wooden box. Excellent condition. 4" H x 10" L x 2 1/8" W. [See more photos →]

Spanish silver coffee service with small coffee pot, covered sugar, creamer and double-handled tray with glass liner, all with fluted decoration. Good condition, indentations to bases of both sugar & creamer, tray and glass liner with surface scratches. Tray: 17" W x 10-3/4" D. Coffee pot: 6" H x 7-3/4" W x 4" D, 2-handled sugar: 5" H x 6" W x 3-3/4" D, creamer: 5" H x 5" W x 3-1/2" D. 20th century, 37.12 troy ounces. Spanish pentagram hallmark on all pieces indicating minimum .915purity. [See more photos →]

One Japanese Okimono Carved and Colored Ivory Cardinal in colors of red and black with yellow beak and brown feet, circa 1960. Retains original wooden box. Very good condition with clean glued break to leg. 4 3/4" H x 10 1/2" L x 2" W. [See more photos →]

19th century oak Criterion music box with bun feet, interior label depicts 4 cherubs playing musical instruments and reads "The Criterion" within a banner. Fully operational, crank, double comb, with twenty 11-1/2" discs, some havingoxidation/rust, water stain to label. 9-1/4" H x 15-1/2" W x 14-1/2" D. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Fine Chinese Famille Rose porcelain lidded vase with polychrome chicken, rooster and other fowl decoration, iron red reticulated upper rim and top with Chinese verse on body. Four character blue mark on base. Excellent condition. 6 5/8" H. Late19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

A walrus ivory and/or bone veneered sewing box, attributed to Kholomogory or Archangel, Russia. Wood box with a stepped carcass, overlaid with carved and pierced ivory/bone and incised and stained floral decoration. Bracket feet. Twocompartments with hinged lids, velvet pincushion top. Condition: veneer losses at feet, bottom hinges broken. 6-1/2" x 9" x 6". Russian, probably early 19th century. [See more photos →]

14K (not marked but tested) yellow gold three-strand bracelet with center purple stone, 21 mm x 16. 5 mm x 13 mm, cabochon crown and faceted pavillion, set in 4-prong mounting. Very good condition. 6 3/8" L. 37.3 grams total weightincluding stone. [See more photos →]

Lot of excavated Civil War weapons including bayonets, partial sword, partial scabbard, and part of an Enfield rifle barrel. Approximately 14 items. In found, rusted condition. 4 1/4" – 39 1/2" L. All found circa 1920 on owner's familyproperty, part of the site of the Battle of Peachtree Creek in Atlanta, GA. Private Atlanta, GA collection. [See more photos →]

Cased collection of Native American points, some Dalton, 49 pieces total, all chert. Many outstanding serrated and beveled examples including one large example measuring 4-1/8" L. Case measures 17" H x 21-1/4" W x 1-3/4" D.Archaic Period. [See more photos →]

Large blue and white porcelain charger with central decoration of two dragons chasing the pearl of wisdom, same design repeated on underside of rim. Blue six character Guangxu mark on underside. Excellent condition. 13 1/2" dia.20th century. [See more photos →]

English 8-Day Oak Fusee Gallery Clock, marked "J. Parriss, Rugby" with key, in working condition, minor loss to paint on edge of clock face. 27" diameter x 7" D. Provenance: Loudon County, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver water pitcher, helmet form with scrolled handle, marked " John Kay, Detroit, Sterling". Condition – Some surface scratching, mongrammed. 28.05 troy ounces. 9" H. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Gabriella Rainer-Istavanny (Hungarian, 1877-1965), oil and pastel on linen painting, ìPuppy and Bumblebee.î Signed lower right. Beaded giltwood frame. Excellent condition. 7 1/2" x 9 inches sight, 12" x 14 3/8" framed. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee redware jug, found in Hawkins County, possibly Greene or Jefferson County. Extruded handle, incised lines around neck, delicate tapered rim and beaded base. Light tin clay body, lead glaze with iron oxide. Overallvery good condition with chips to inner rim and one chip to base. 9 1/4" H. Second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Rogersville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Lot of 5 carved ivory antiques. 1ST ITEM: Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, carved in human and floral motifs, 4 revolving spheres. Wood stand. Ball measures 1-1/2" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Oval picture frame with carved peony design, signed.Metal back support. 4-5/8" tall with approximately 2" x 3" opening. 3RD ITEM: Figurine of a young woman in Western-style dress and long braids in back, on pedestal, carved from a single piece of ivory. 4"H. 4TH ITEM: a wood and ivory samishen(banjo or lute, with minor small edge chips, 3-1/2"). 5TH ITEM: 1 miniature ivory fan. All items in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. Provenance: Collected by George and Charles Mitchell (co-owners of Mitchell's Candy Store,Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

Miscellaneous Assortment from Jeweler's Inventory including mother-of-pearl opera glasses, garnet set, gold-filled lockets, collar pins, ring findings, seed pearls, crystal necklace, pearl necklace, silver plated hand mirror frame,sterling fork, wrist watches and other miscellaneous items in various conditions and sizes. Approximately 100 items. [See more photos →]

Rectangular shaped sterling silver tray, scalloped edges with applied floral spray decoration, Charles W. Warren & Co. Detroit, Mich. retailer mark. Monogrammed BRH to center. Overall very good condition with light surface scratches. 91/4" H x 14 1/4" W. 25.32 total troy ounces. Provenance: Michigan Estate. [See more photos →]

Chinese spinach green jade teapot and cover, plain with no ornamentation. Very good condition with possible internal fracture along body of teapot that does not appear to be a separation under magnification. 3 1/2"H. Chinese, probably 20thcentury. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain Long-Neck Bulb or Crocus Vase, sometimes called a tulipiere. Broadly ribbed, thickly potted body fitted with five bulb apertures surrounding a tall neck with "garlic bud" rim, the body decorated with a dragon designon a robin's egg blue background and yellow borders. Condition: scattered minute chips to tops of spouts, overall very good condition. 10-3/4"H. Chinese, 20th c. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Large pair of Victorian cast iron urns, each consisting of 4 pieces resting on a stepped square concrete base, old white painted surface. Condition – Areas of flaking paint and rust. 33" H x 24-1/4" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Collection of excavated Civil War artillery shells and fragments including a possible Confederate shell, grape shot, Schenkal, and solid cannon ball. 9 items plus approximately 24 mini balls. All found circa 1920 on owner's family property,part of the site of the Battle of Peachtree Creek in Atlanta, GA. Private Atlanta, GA collection. [See more photos →]

Edwardian silver cake or sweetmeat basket, marks for Walker & Hall, Sterling, Sheffield, England, 1910-11. Oval, footed form, Rococo style design with scrolled sides, adorned at two sides with cast and applied masks. Pierced and reticulatedbody on a stepped oval foot, swing handle with pierced scroll design and a vacant cartouche. Minor scratching and slight dent to left side at bottom of bowl; overall excellent condition. 9 1/2" H (including handle) x 11" x 8". 15.68 oztroy. [See more photos →]

Three Samuel Bell coin silver teaspoons, downturned tip back fiddle handle, pointed fins, marks for Samuel Bell (1797-1881). Monogrammed "J R" Condition: overall very good condition with light scratches and small dents. Length 5 3/4".1.67 troy oz. Silversmith Samuel Bell was active in Knoxville from 1819-1852 and the mark on this spoon is similar to the mark illustrated in Benjamin Caldwell's "Tennessee Silversmiths", p. 33-34. Samuel Bell also served two terms asKnoxville's mayor from 1840-42 and 1844-46. In 1852, Bell moved to San Antonio, Texas and continued his vocation as a silversmith. (3 items) [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Silhouettes & 1 Miniature portrait. 1ST ITEM: Auguste Edouart (American, 1789-1861) cut and paste silhouette of a seated woman set on a lithograph background of an interior scene. Ink inscription,"aug. Edouart, fecit 1843Philadelphia." Overall good condition, some pinpricks in upper right corner. Unframed. 11-1/2" h x 7-1/2" W. 2ND ITEM: Sepia ink silhouette of gentleman in formal dress, faded lettering below image. Good condition with some loss of ink andloss of paper to left of image, a few pinholes in the upper background area. Sight: 3-3/4" H x 2-5/8" W Signed. late 19th century. 3RD ITEM: Miniature painting on ivory; portrait of a woman in a lace headdress; signed on left, "River"; some foxing on face, framed in round wooden frame; 19th C.; Sight: 2" H. Framed: 4-1/2" H. (3 items) [See more photos →]

East Tennessee pieced red and white quilt, geometric design. Overall very good condition with some staining. 85" H x 68-1/4" W. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Lot of 4 Sterling Silver Serving Pieces: sterling silver serving bowl by Gorham. 9" dia. and 3 sterling silver serving trays by various makers, 9-1/2" to 11-1/8" dia. All in very good condition with some surface scratches and minor dents. Total weight: 21.99 troy ounces. [See more photos →]

Knoxville News Sentinel Advertising thermometer, reverse painted art deco style face with inset weather thermometer. Reads "Jo Jo Says Read the Knoxville News Sentinel, In nearly every house". Overall very good condition with some oxidation to metal frame and thermometer face, slight losses to bottom reverse painting. 37" H x 12" W. Early to Mid 20th century. 2nd item – Vintage Kay Jewelers Bulova advertising clock, in shape of watch face with domed glass and reading "Bulova,Kay Jeweler, Knoxville, Alcoa and Oak Ridge". Overall good condition with some cracklure to interior bottom clock face. 15 1/2' H x 15 1/2" W. 20th century. [See more photos →]

14K yellow and white gold (unmarked but tested) brooch designed as a bee with movable wings, 14K yellow gold body and head with rubies and diamonds, eyes of garnet, 14K white gold wings with inset opals hinged to flutter. European,1940. 1-5/8" L x 1" W x 5/8" H. 18.9 grams. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee pieced and applique quilt, Rose of Sharon pattern. Vivid red, green, pink and "cheddar yellow" cotton fabrics on white embroidered ground with red border and binding. Overall very good condition, some fading to greenin one quadrant, slight grime to back where folded. 77" H x 72" W.Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. Late 19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Julius Delbos (American, 1879-1970) maritime watercolor on paper, seascape with sailboats. Later mat and giltwood frame with molded corner decorations. Painting is signed lower right. Condition: light toning, especially in the skyarea. 19 1/4" x 14 1/2" sight, 28 3/8" x 24" framed. Biography (courtesy AskArt): Julius M. Delbos, born in 1879 in London, England, was a landscape painter, teacher, and lecturer. He was elected an Associate of the National Academy ofDesign, New York City, in 1945, an Academician in 1948. He was also a member of the American Watercolor Society; the New York Watercolor Club; the Society of Graphic Art; Old Dudley Art Society, London; American Artists ProfessionalLeague; National Arts Club; and the Century Club. Delbos exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C. in 1930 and 1937; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, in 1930 and 1936; Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois; NewYork Watercolor Club, in 1935, where he won a prize; National Arts Club; Connecticut Academy of Fine Art; Society of Independent Artists; American Watercolor Society, winning prizes; and the Salons of America. [See more photos →]

East TN walnut blanket chest, dovetailed with tall ogee bracket feet. Overall good condition, partial separation to top hinges with overall general wear and staining to top. 21 3/8" H x 39 1/4" W. Early 19th century. Provenance: RobinHale Estate, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

Department of Interior document regarding the Purity of Blood for Chippewa Indians. Hand-written document dated "August 5th, 1870" from the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs regarding the granting of land to Chippewa Indians set aside during the treaty between the United States and the Lake Superior Chippewas September 30, 1854. This document appoints a special agent and defines how applicants must prove their Chippewa heritage. The document iswritten on 8 pages of ruled paper (8-1/8" W x 12-5/8" H) and bound across the top by 3 grommets. Good condition. [See more photos →]

Lot of 4 19th century railroad documents. 1ST ITEM: 1841 Railroad receipt from the Hiwassee Rail Road Co. for part pay on 5 shares of Capital Stock in RR Co. Recd. of C. Taliaferro. Signed by RR agent Jas. Pearson. Earliest attempt to bring RR into E. Tenn. VG.cond., folds. Size, appr. 3 x 7". 2ND ITEM: Railroad, 1856, East Tenn. & Ga. RR. to Dalton, Ga. from Loudon,Tn. bill of lading for bacon and lard. Signed A. Tipton. Size 5 x 8", VG. cond edge tears and folds 3RD ITEM:Railroad, 1854, East Tenn. & Ga. RR., Phila. Tn. Transportation Office recpt. for bales of hides from Macon. Signed Tho.J. Moore, agent. Recd. of C. Taliaferro, for J.D. Jones. Size 3 x 8". VG. cond., folds. 4TH ITEM: East Tennessee andVirginia Railroad 1880 shipment receipt to Clark Bros. Morristown, signed by McClung, very good condition. (4 items total) Provenance: New Market, TN collection [See more photos →]

Lot of three 10K yellow gold rings. 1ST ITEM: 10k yellow gold Mason ring with enamel decoration. 14.7 grams, size 12. 2ND ITEM: 10K yellow gold Mason ring with diamond chip and black onyx, 9.3 grams, size 8 3/4. 3RD ITEM: 10K yellow goldShriners enamel ring, 10.7 grams, size 7 3/4. All rings in very good condition. 35.7 total grams [See more photos →]

M. Buccellati silver Dresser set, 4 pieces. Satin finish with rope, ribbon and acanthus decoration, bone handles, includes hand mirror, hairbrush, clothing brush, powder jar with silver lid, marked "M. Buccellati – Italy" (Milano, Italy),.800 fine, no monograms, (four pieces), small dents, light scratches, discoloration to mirror, discolored bristles, bone with cracks. Italian. Sizes range from 3-3/4" diameter to 12-3/4" long for the mirror. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling weighted candlesticks with original push-up stands and shades. Shades marked "Sterling Tiffany." Bases marked Tiffany & Company, Sterling Silver and monogrammed "AMR." Overall very good condition,some losses to inner shade screens. 17-5/8" H x 5-1/2" dia. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 sterling mounted cut glass bud vases, all with flared glass tops cut in a floral pattern, two with enameled bases. 1ST ITEM: notched rim and an ivory colored enameled base with hand painted floral accents, marked Thomae Company, Sterling,very small faint area of discoloration to enamel, 7 1/2"H. 2ND ITEM: notched rim and a "Tiffany blue" colored enamel base, also marked Thomae Company, Sterling, with couple of minute flakes to glass. 6 3/4"H. 3RD ITEM: plain rim withreticulated base marked Sterling. Couple of minute flakes to glass. 4"H. American, early 20th c. Mitchell estate, Nashville, TN. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Asian carved ivory/bone pieces. 1ST ITEM: Figure of woman with child (3" H x 1 1/2" W X 1 1/2" D), 2ND ITEM: Netsuke of man with octopus, signed on base. 1 1/8" H x 1 1/2" W x 1" D. Provenance: Collected by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

Large pair of Chinese Rose Medallion style porcelain vases with red decorated bail handles and hand painted palace and genre scenes. Condition – Hairline crack in the top rim of one urn, restoration to rim of one jar, overallgeneral wear. 25-1/4" H. 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Large pair of Victorian cast iron urns, each consisting of four pieces resting on a stepped square concrete base, old white painted surface. Condition – Areas of flaking paint and rust. 33" H x 24-1/4" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century.Greeneville, TN estate, Valentine – Sevier house. [See more photos →]

Barnett Pattern 1856 Enfield Carbine or commonly called Enfield Saddle Ring Carbine, .577 caliber, used by the cavalry of both the Union and Confederate armies, with a horse carved on one side of the stock and name with other initials onthe other, possibly the work of a Native American. Lockplate is marked "Barnett London" with illegible barrel proofs. Stamped initials near butt of stock, "J.S." Carbine has an oral history of being recovered in the early 20th century atthe Battle of Peachtree Creek on family property in Atlanta, GA. Total length – 36 1/2" L. Barrel length – 22 1/2" L. Private Atlanta, GA collection. Additional, larger pictures can be viewed on our website. [See more photos →]

Hardbound book Life As It Is by J.W.M. Breazeale printed at Knoxville Tn. James Williams Press at the Office of the Post. 1842 History of Tennessee including the manners and custons of the inhabitants, wars with Indians, Battle of King'sMountain, and the history of the murderous Harp brothers. Very old hand sewing to spine, marbled covers. This copy belonged to J.H. Kidwell with his name written and also the name of Josh Couch. Provenance: New Market, TN collection [See more photos →]

Pair of polychrome enamel decorated bowls, blue scrolling lotus flower design with other stylized iron red figural designs. Tongzhi six character blue mark on underside. Excellent condition. 5 7/8" dia. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Muller Freres French art glass chandelier with patinated bronze metalwork and domed mottled orange shade with purple highlights. Marked "Muller Fres, Luneville". Overall very good condition with all original hardware. 15" H x15-1/2" dia. [See more photos →]

Victorian Gothic Revival style sterling silver presentation mug, marks for London, sterling, 1866-1867, maker's mark for Robert Hennell II. Also includes an additional crossed swords mark and incised words "Elkington & Co. Liverpool" near handle. Front engraved with a crest of a crane over the words "John J. Crane from R.H. Lowry in Gothic script. (Note: John J. Crane succeeded R.H. Lowry as President of the Bank of Republic in New York in 1863, but continued to serve on the board of directors, according to vol 18 and 22 of The Bankers Magazine, published 1864 and 1868 respectively). Bowl has gilt-washed interior, ridged sides and features a beaded top over two bands of repeating repousse star medallions,separated by engraved crosshatched decoration, bordered by beading. The design repeats on the round foot. Handle also features a beaded design. 5"H, 6.91 oz troy. Provenance: Nashville collection. [See more photos →]

Ray Gamble Scrap book collection pertaining to Washington state and the Northwestern US. Includes early commercial fishing postcards, Washington state and Northwestern Indian postcards, San Francisco earthquake postcards andother miscellaneous turn of the 20th century cards. Scrapbook is comprised of 84 pages holding two postcards each with only one page empty. 166 postcards total. Cards overall very good condition with some bearing notes and drawingsmade by Ray Gamble. Book has losses to spine and wear to edges and corners. Book measures 11 3/8" H x 9 1/4" W x 3 1/4" D. Early 20th century. Provenance (Courtesy of Tacoma Public Library): Ray Gamble was a Tacoma business magnate and adedicated amateur magician. It is as a magician that he made close friends with the magic community as well as the Hollywood film set. He had an unique gaming room built in the basement of his house at 3411 North 30th Street. At a timewhen illegal slot machines were being confiscated and destroyed, the room featured both slot machines hidden in crevices in the walls and a roulette wheel. Mr. Gamble's guests frequently included Hollywood notables, fellow magicians and [See more photos →]

Lot of French-style Porcelain. 1ST ITEM: Set of 12 hand painted dinner plates,scalloped edge, white ground with 3 concentric blue and gilt borders, flower basket in center, and other floral decoration. Sevres-style mark. A. Schmidt & Son,NY retailer. 10" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Contemporary pair of porcelain cachepots with scalloped black and white woven pattern and silver painted metal mounts, unmarked. Very good condition, 8-1/2" diameter x 3-1/4" H. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Chinese porcelain items, Republic. 1ST ITEM: Chinese porcelain vase, possibly Republic period, apple green ground with dragon cartouches and pink serpent finials, dragon decoration, repair on rim. 4-1/2" H. 2ND ITEM: Chineseporcelain deep plate with shallow scalloped rim, depicting Imperial courtyard behind wall with ocean and mountains in background. Hieroglyphics at top center. Maker's marks en verso. Good condition with gilt rim slightly worn and repairto plate on right side along blue brick wall only visible underneath. 9" diameter. [See more photos →]

Kentucky rocker comprised of mixed woods and cherry back, turned arrow back design with turned arms and stretchers and woven rivercane seat. Overall very good condition with expected wear. 39 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W x 29" D. Provenance:Descended through the McConnell family in Versailles, Kentucky. General James McConnell was a Revolutionary War Soldier. According to oral history this chair was used by his son Robert McConnell and his wife Mary Thompson. Circa1830-1840. [See more photos →]

Pair of Famille Rose Republic Vases, paint decorated with geisha holding an upturned basket with tumbling flowers amidst clouds. Iron red four character Hung-hsien mark on base. Very good condition. Slight loss of gold paint around therims. 5" H. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Asian carved ivory netsuke piece of 7 figures in a pile with red lacquer seal with signature on base. Excellent condition. 2 1/8" H x 2 3/8" W x 2 1/16" D. Provenance: Collected by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville)during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

American walnut Davenport desk, shaped gallery with writing surface that lifts to reveal a fitted interior. Four side drawers with leaf handles and pen drawer on right side. Overall good refinished condition with expected wear. 34 1/4" H x 25 1/2" W x 24 1/2" D. Circa 1860. Oral family tradition states that this desk was used in the Knoxville County Courthouse. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

Assembled lot of 19 American coin silver spoons: 1ST ITEM: 9 American coin silver spoons, marked Albert Coles, New York, NY, 1835-1875, monogrammed, overall excellent condition, 8 3/4" L; 2ND ITEM: set of 6 coin silver spoons byFrancis Curtis, Woodbury, CT, monogrammed, good condition, ca. 1840s, 8 3/4" L.; 3RD ITEM: set of 4 coin silver spoons by JG Baldwin, CT, monogrammed, good condition, ca. 1840s, 8 3/4" L. Total weight: 29.585 troy ounces. (19 items total) [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 Art Deco diamond rings including two 18K white gold diamond and blue stone rings (sizes 5 & 6, 6 total grams) and one 14K white gold bezel set diamond ring ( size 6 3/4, 2 grams). All in very good condition. Private Knoxville, TNcollection. [See more photos →]

Chinese Art Deco panel bracelet, 6 octagonal floral carved cinnabar panels mounted in panels of green floral enamel. Silver backing, impressed "China." Excellent condition with some tarnish. 1-1/3"H x 7"L. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Chinese Celadon "Red Ming" Jar, round covered form, the red color having faded leaving only green traces. Overall crazing and very good condition with some slight chips to inner rim and one small ding to side. 2 1/8" H x 3 1/2" dia.17th century. Private TN collection. [See more photos →]

Pair of Silvertone wrought iron garden chairs, Mid Century Modern design, comprised of curved metal strips in a cradle formation, suspended from a metal frame. Overall very good condition, some areas of rusting. 29" H x 31" W x 28" D. Mid 20thcentury. [See more photos →]

Hand-painted Asian 2 panel silk and wooden screen, gilded background with flowers and grasses, signed on left panel. Overall good condition with some splits between two panels, tear in mounting and few tears on back. Each panel: 28-5/8" H x 34" W. Overall length when extended: 68" W. [See more photos →]

Lot of documents relating to Albert B. Holland (1881-1970), a blacksmith by trade who served as a Kentucky state representative in the early 1900s. Includes a 1926 letter to Holland from a former slave, Tiney Derritt, writing to Holland about his relatives that she knew when she worked for his family. "I don't know my age," she writes at one point, and "I married Charles Hall in the year of 1872… I don't know the masters of my husbands." This lot also includes a leather wallet containing Holland's personal and business correspondence; campaign card; notebook; Kentucky State Legislature /Lexington Board of Commerce silk ribbon (tears); 2 meeting badges including one from Churchill Downs (both with significantwear/losses); "Who's Who/Kentucky General Assembly Session 1912" booklet; partial copy of a speech given by Holland in support of Woodrow Wilson's re-election campaign (possibly delivered during Wilson's 1916 visit to central Kentucky); 2 photos of Holland at his desk in the legislature dated 1912; a panoramic photo of Holland and other dignitaries (probably fellow legislators) outside the Capitol Building (undated); a photo of "the soldiers at Leitchfield KY dated June 26, 1919; [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Old Sheffield plate items. 1ST ITEM: Large oval domed cover. Naturalistic handle with oak leaf and acorn motifs. Body engraved with a coat of arms and the motto "Haut et Bon" (high and good). Minor scratches and wear. 10" H x 16" W x13" D. 2ND ITEM: Old Sheffield silver plate warming dish stand, round, removable plate over hot water base with palmette type handles 1-7/8" H x 8-1/2" dia. Both items English, early 20th Century. [See more photos →]

Sterling Silver Bowl by M. Fred Hirsch Co., Jersey City, NJ, with flared edge and reeded decoration, excellent condition, 4 3/4" H x 9 1/8" W. 18.105 troy ounces. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Pair of sterling silver compotes with molded rims, pierced floral borders, undulating sides and circular tapered feet. Mark for Wiedlich Sterling, 7768, and previous owner's scratched name on base. Both with light scratching, one with repairs to base, the other in excellent condition. 3 3/4"H x 10 3/8" diameter. 18.81 oz troy total weight. [See more photos →]

Men's Maurice LaCroix Swiss wristwatch, 14 kt gold face, back numbered 91400/0033. Leather strap. Includes original box. Condition: wear to leather strap. Not checked for functionality. Face 1 1/2" x 1". [See more photos →]

American carved pine wooden eagle in the Federal style, holding a U.S. Shield and gripping a cluster of arrows, contemporary black paint. Overall good condition with some loss to bottom edge of shield, a few large bore holes from bees,some areas of wear. 44" W x 12 1/2" H x approx 5" D. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Steuben Verre de Soie glass compote with applied turquoise rose, threading and rim decoration. Original Steuben paper label on base. Excellent condition with firing defect on side. 12 3/4" dia x 4 3/4" H. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee stoneware pottery jar with free hand cobalt decoration consisting of a cobalt band around the midsection, wavy vertical lines, floral sprig, cobalt flower on one side, "5" cobalt mark on other side (denoting galloncapacity). Lug handles. Condition – Large crack in side, starting at rim and continuing under handle. 16 1/2" H. Note – The floral three prong "sprig" is very similar in design to sprigs on marked harvest jugs by potter Lewis Manning Haun(Greene Co., TN). Third quarter of 19th century. Note: A similar 10 gallon example is currently featured in the "Tennessee Turned" pottery exhibit at the East Tennessee Historical Society, curated by Dr. Carole Wahler. [See more photos →]

Lot of two East Tennessee pottery items, Redware jug and stoneware creampot. 1ST ITEM: East Tennessee redware jug with manganese glaze with applied extruded handle and incised lines around neck. Condition – Old repaired break to handle,hairline around two-thirds of base. 7" H. Circa 1840 – 1850. 2ND ITEM: Southern stoneware cream pot. 5" Condition – Two tight hairlines emanating from rim. 5" H. 19th century. Provenance: Rogersville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Helen Hudson (American, late 19th/ early 20th c.) oil on canvas still life painting of two ears of corn and orange gourd, signed and dated 1910, lower right. Gilt molded frame with minor losses. Small tear in canvas at upper right region ofgourd, old surface grime. 16 1/2" H x 21 3/4" W sight, 22 3/4" H x 28" W framed. [See more photos →]

Three (3) carved ivory figures. 1ST ITEM: Large carved bird, small area of loss to tail wing, one foot replaced. 1 3/4"H x 5"W. 2ND ITEM: two dogs on an oval base, colored noses and eyes. Minute chips to base. 1 3/8"H 2 1/4"L. 3RD ITEM: Motherturtle with 5 baby turtles. Excellent condition. 1"H x 3 3/8"L. Provenance: Collected by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20thcentury. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

Oil on Canvas, Pastoral Landscape, field of grasses and trees with hills in background. Signed illegibly, lower left. Good condition, repainting in center of trees and central sky area. Gilt frame, good condition, possibly original. Sight:15-5/8" H x 19-1/2" W; frame: 25-1/2" H x 29-1/2" W. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Nash Buckingham 1917 one page T.L.S. on the Buckingham family Sporting Goods store letterhead Memphis. Celebrated Tn. author, sports writer, and early football pioneer at the University of Tennessee. Nash is helping settle a MemphisCountry Club membership issue for the estate of his mentor JWS Rhea founder of Memphis University School. In this letter Buckingham attributes his success as an author to Rhea. He writes of his high regard for Rhea, their golfing companionshipand his 4 years at the school with Rhea as a teacher. JWS Rhea (James White Sheffey Rhea of Marion Va.) founded the school in 1893 with Edwin Werts. Nice signature in black fountain pen. Also includes a 1917 handwritten letter on KnoxvilleKnitting Mills stationary to Nash from D.W. Rodgers, a 1917 letter on Memphis Country Club letterhead from Manager Ellison and a 1911 letter from Rhea to H.B. Staley (executor of Rhea's estate and Rhea's brother in law) on MemphisSchool stationary. Both Rodgers and Ellison were mentioned in Buckingham's letter as Nash was asked by__ Staley to help settle the golf membership. The 1911 letter to Staley concerns Marion Virginia property. Very good condition, no envelopes. [See more photos →]

Twelve "Persian" pattern silver teaspoons, marked Tiffany & Co., Sterling, Pat. 1872, along with T mark for Charles Tiffany (used 1891-1902). Very good condition. 6 1/8"L, 13.18 oz troy. Provenance: New Jersey estate. [See more photos →]

Asian carved ivory card case, floral carving on the front and a cartouche with figures and vacant monogram reserve on the back. Old age crack to inside edge of card case. 3 5/8" x 2 1/8". Chinese, late 19th century. Provenance: Collectedby George and Charles Mitchell (co-owners of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

Walnut whale end hanging wall shelf with one overhanging shelf over three graduated shelves. Overall very good condition with expected wear. 36" H x 30 1/2" W x 9 5/8" D (widest point). Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas,Knoxville, TN. 3rd quarter of the 19th century. [See more photos →]

Tiger maple and mixed woods two drawer stand, wooden pulls with dovetailed drawer, resting on turned legs. Condition – Refinished, drawer sides built up, both drawer bottoms later replacements, some scratches and pitting to top. 27 1/2" H x 20 3/8" W x 19 1/4" D. Probably Mid Atlantic. Circa 1840. [See more photos →]

Lefaucheux M1858 pin-fire revolver, used by both the Confederate and Federal forces in the American Civil War. Losses to wood grip and revolver chamber. Barrel 5-3/4" L. Total length: 10-1/4" L. Mid 19th century. [See more photos →]

Early Cherokee rivercane rectangular basket, with rectangular bottom, alternating walnut weavers at rim area and on body. Overall very good condition for age with some warpage of basket sides and some slight losses to rim. 9" H x 22-1/4" W x 17-3/4"D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Eliot Candee Clark (American, 1883-1980), Shenandoah Valley landscape painting, oil on masonite, signed lower right. Distressed wood frame with linen liner. Overall good condition; some separation at joints on frame. 8" x 12"sight, 12" x 16" framed. [See more photos →]

Pencil & Ink Fashion Drawings, circa 1920's, some colored, from NYC fashion designer, Mary Klein (1905-1967/8, trained Cooper-Union, worked for American Greetings). Approximately 48 drawings. Drawing themes include: skyscraper/ searchlightcollections (10, 3 with newspaper clippings and 1 with colored postcard), detailed sketches of hats & jewelry (4), and a variety of drawings depicting coats/ outerwear. One unique item is a transparency overlay that matches up with adrawing in order to add houndstooth to the design. 8 of these drawings feature colored detail. Sizes range from 11" H x 5 1/4" W to 14 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 rare books. 1ST ITEM: "The Book of Cats, A Chit Chat Chronicle" by Charles H. Ross, first edition, Griffith and Farran, 1868. Original blue pictorial cloth gilt, pp. viii, 296, with a pictorial title and 20 full plate illustrations by the author. Pen inscription inside: To Eliza Mitchell from Lillie, Dec. 25 '75 (1875). Minor wear at corners and edges of spine, overall very fine condition. 7 1/8" x 5 1/8". 2ND ITEM: The Comedy of A Midsummer Night's Dream / written byWilliam Shakespeare (sic); and arranged for representation at Daly's Theatre, by Augustin Daly ; produced there for the first time, January 31, 1888." Privately printed for Mr. Daly. Copyright Augustin Daly, 1888. 75 pp, includes 5 engravedplates with scenes from the play as well as cast lists of the first performance in America, Nov. 9, 1826, Park Theatre and of Daly's Theatre, January 31, 1888. Also a frontspiece photogravure plate of Miss Ada Rehan as Helena. Note: Daly iscredited with launching the careers of some of the best actors on the American stage. Condition: slight wear to spine, overall very fine condition. 9-3/4" x 6-1/8". Provenance: Mitchell estate, Nashville, TN. [See more photos →]

Lot of Glass Items. 1ST ITEM: American Brilliant Period cut glass pitcher. Elongated form with alternating rows cut in cane and bead (zipper) patterns with flashed hobstars. 24 point star base. Notched handle with square top. Very goodcondition with a couple of minor fleabite chips. 9 1/8" H. American, circa 1880. 2ND ITEM: American Brilliant Period cut glass low bowl or nappy, three sided, with hobstars and strawberry diamond panels. Good condition with a few minorfleabite chips and small flakes. 3" H x 9 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. American, circa 1890. 3RD ITEM: Pair of colorless glass candlesticks, with rounded cups, baluster form stem and round base all molded in a swirl design, with brass-toned metal collars just above the stem. Unsigned but a common Baccarat pattern. Good condition with some oxidation to the metal collars. 12" H. French. Mid to Late 19th century. (3 items, 4 pcs total) [See more photos →]

Agate Bull's Eye cross necklace & 2 hair brooches. 1ST ITEM: One Agate Bull's Eye cross necklace containing 18 cabochon cut bull's eye agate stones mounted in a gold-colored metal cross pendant with gold-filled Monet chain. Very good conditionwith one stone cracked on surface. Cross: 3-1/4" H x 1-3/4" W, Chain: 16-1/2" L. 2ND ITEM: Two Victorian era oval-shaped gold metal and black lacquer mourning hair brooches. Good condition with some loss of lacquer and some dents on backof mountings. 1-1/8" – 1-1/4" L. Private TN collection. [See more photos →]

English Repousse silverplate tea kettle-on-stand with warming element, Rococo style, arched incised handle, melon and leaf finial, blank cartouche with pierced platform all on three scrolled mask petal feet. Very good condition with acceptablewear. 16-3/4" H x 8" W x 12" D, late 19th/early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Walter Hollis Stevens (Tennessee 1919-2008) abstract pastel and watercolor titled "Megaduke Ridge".Titled and identified en verso. Condition – Overall excellent condition with some light toning due to cardboard backing. Slight crimp tomatte and scratches to glass. Sight – 8 3/4" H x 12 5/8" W. Framed – 16 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W. 20th century. [See more photos →]

Asian carved ivory okimono figure of a man carrying a basket of eels. Signed on bottom. Condition: some age related cracks to back of figure. 9"H. Chinese or Japanese, early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Art Nouveau style E. S. Germany PROV S. X. E. porcelain portrait vase with vignette of seated dark haired woman in period attire. Pink lustre neck, floral rim and Nouveau base branches with applied gilt and enamel decoration to body.Marked "PROV. SXE E.S. Germany" on base. Condition – Two old chips to base covered with old paint and with some wear to gilt and losses to enamel decoration. 14 1/4" H. Early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Southern flintlock long rifle, walnut full stock with brass mounts. Condition – Barrel and fore stock appear to have been shortened, considerable oxidation to metal, wear and losses to stock around lockplate and barrel. Barrel Length – 41". Total Length – 56". Early 19th century. Prob. Tennessee or North Carolina. [See more photos →]

Rare and early Tennessee miniature buttocks basket, finely woven split oak with wrapped rim, dark patina. Condition: one broken weaver, small nick to another, otherwise excellent condition. 1 7/8"H x 2" diameter. Tennessee, late 19th century. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Miniature salt-glazed stoneware jug, probably Loudon County, Tennessee. Green to grey-red transition glaze. Very good condition. 5-3/4" H x 2-1/2" base diameter. 19th century. Lenoir City, TN estate. [See more photos →]

18th century Southern powder horn, original surface with deep curved body engraved with the initials W. E. W. Condition – Wear and losses to horn end, stopper missing, plug missing. 16 1/4" L. Provenance: Family oral tradition states thatthis horn was used during the Revolutionary War period by a patriot at the battle of King's Mountain in North Carolina. [See more photos →]

US Civil War Cavalry Trooper's Sword, Model 1840, maker's mark "PDL" in oval cartouche on blade near handle, for Peter D. Luneschloss. Blade made of Solingen Steel, brass hand guard and leather-covered ribbed grip and grip wire. Goodcondition with oxidation to blade and scabbard, wear to grip. Iron scabbard with two rings. Total Length 43 1/4". Blade length 37 1/2". Found at site of Battle of Peachtree Creek on family property circa 1920 in Atlanta, GA. PrivateAtlanta, GA collection. 19th century. Note: The Luneschloss Company operated Solingen, Germany and also partnered with Tiffany & Co. to make swords during the Civil War. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Tennessee Shape Note Music Books. 1ST ITEM: The Knoxville Harmony of Music Made Easy 1838, printed in Madisonville, Tn. by A.W. Elder. Shaped note songbook, 200 pages, hardbound. Very early volume and scarce. Good to very goodcovers, very good contents. Bears inscriptions from Claiborn And Grainger Counties and the name of James Henry Branson, Campbell County. 2ND ITEM: The New Harp Of Columbia 1903, shaped note songbook by M.L. Swan, Nashville And Dallas. 224pages, hardbound. Very good covers, contents excellent. Provenance: New Market, TN collection [See more photos →]

Asian carved ivory/bone piece depicting 7 figures, many playing musical instruments. Signed on base. Excellent condition. 1 7/8" H x 1 5/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Provenance: Collected by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville)during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. [See more photos →]

Pencil & Ink Fashion Drawings, circa 1920's, some colored, from NYC fashion designer, Mary Klein (1905-1967/8, trained Cooper-Union, worked for American Greetings). Approximately 44 drawings. Drawing themes include: child sketches (7: 1watercolor, 1 with mother), charcoal portrait on tissue paper (1, not in good condition), detailed designs with color (9), a variety of ink on paper sketches with evening wear, etc. One interesting piece is a sheet with four medieval style headdresses. Sizes range from 10" H x 7" W to 13 1/4" H x 11 1/4" W. [See more photos →]

Sterling Silver serving tray, oval shape with inset handles, hallmarked and in script " I. S. Co. Sterling" en verso. Monogrammed "C". Very good condition with surface scratches. 14-1/2" W x 9-3/4" D. 16.39 troy ounces. Provenance:Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Pair of sterling julep cups inscribed on bottom, "Harry McCord / Richmond, Kentucky / Sterling". Monogrammed "PCS". Overall very good condition with slight surface scratching. 3 3/4" H. 7.935 total troy ounces. Provenance: Michigan Estate. [See more photos →]

Tin political parade torch in the shape of a beaver top hat, most likely used in during the James Buchanan political campaign. Condition – missing its wire trunnion. 5 3/4" H x 6 1/2" D x 4 3/4" W. Mid 19th century. [See more photos →]

Miniature chest with arched backsplash, four drawers, paneled sides, and plinth base, on casters. Dovetailed drawers with figured panels and molded edges. Condition: some abrasions and scratching, missing bracket shelf on back splashand one replaced knob. 24" H x 16 3/4" W x 10 3/4" D. Probably English. Late 19th century. Lenoir City, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Loudon County, Tennessee Federal period walnut tilt-top candle stand, turned baluster support with spider legs, top with underside edge beveled. Condition: support cracked underneath tabletop, repair hole in center of top and general wear.27-1/8" H x 17-3/4" diameter. Circa 1825. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 cast iron doorstops of squirrel and cat. 1ST ITEM: Cast iron profile of squirrel eating nut with old red/brown paint on front and back. Squirrel sitting on tree stump with one acorn amongst tree roots. Overall good condition forage. 9" H x 6 1/2 W x 2" D. 2ND ITEM: Cast iron three-dimensional black and white long-haired cat with green and yellow eyes and pink nose. Overall good condition for age. 13" L x 7" H x 6" D. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Chinese jade items. 1ST ITEM: Shaped gilt bronze buckle with border depicting flying bats, mottled green jade insert. Dovetailed slide on back. Overall good condition , wear/oxidation to metal with age cracks to jade. 2 1/2" H x 3 1/4"W. 18th/19th century. 2ND ITEM: Small green jade carved pendant, very good condition. 1 3/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Tennessee Pieced Quilts. 1ST ITEM: Tennessee pieced quilt, North Carolina Lily pattern, light pink, dark pink and green cotton fabrics on cream ground with pink binding and cream backing. 102" H x 85" W. 2ND ITEM: Tennessee pieced quilt, North Carolina Lily pattern, cotton fabric in shades of pink and green on cream ground with pink binding and cream backing. Feather and floral border. Stitched in overall diamond pattern. Condition – Overall fading tofabric with some stains and grime. 79" H x 79" W. Both quilts early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Empire or Late Classical pillar and scroll clock with reverse painted scene. Interior paper label reads "Made and sold by Mark Leavenworth & Co., Waterbury, Connecticut." Mahogany veneer case with floral painted wooden dial, eagle clock hands and paw feet. Condition – Overall good condition with losses to reverse painting, some losses to clock face and some losses to wood on case and feet. Central urn finial later addition. 28-1/2" H x 16-3/4" W x 4-1/4" D. Mid 19th century. [See more photos →]

Crazy Quilt design Mourning Quilt, with various patches memorializing loved ones of the quilter. Includes stitched names and dates 1903-1908, "In Memory," "Jesus Wept," "Goodbye", "I am to thee don't grieve for me", stitched cross and flowermotifs. Overall good condition with a few frayed patches and small holes, a couple of areas of scattered light stains and discoloration. 81 1/2" x 65 5/8". Provenance: Missouri collection. [See more photos →]

Two paintings by Thomas Campbell (Tennessee, 1834-1914). 1ST ITEM: Oil on board of a moored boat with a fisherman and his gear. Signed "T. Campbell" lower right. Very good condition. Gold frame with molded leaf design, very goodcondition. 7 1/4" H x 9 7/8" W board, 12 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W frame. 2ND ITEM: Watercolor of two European women in conversation, unsigned. Overall good condition, few spots of foxing. Black molded frame. 5 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W sight, 13 1/2" H x 91/4" W framed. [See more photos →]

Ella Sophonisba Hergeshiemer (American/Nashville, 1873-1943) etching, "A Southern Magnolia". Initialed lower left in image, signed and titled in margin. Archival framing in new black molded frame. Excellent condition; edition numberprobably covered by mat (edition of 54). 20" x 17" sight, 16-11/16" H x 21-9/16" W sheet, 26 3/8" x 23 1/2" framed. Biography: A great-great-granddaughter of Charles Willson Peale, Hergesheimer studied at the PennsylvaniaAcademy of Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase and Cecilia Beaux. She won numerous awards and was judged the best pupil of her senior class. Hergesheimer also studied in Madrid and in Paris, where in a single year, four of her paintings were selected to hang at the Paris Salon. In 1907, Hergesheimer was commissioned to paint a portrait in Nashville, and decided to make it her home. She was acclaimed for her sensitive portraits of prominent citizens, landscapes, and still lifes,and was well regarded as a printmaker. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Export porcelain garniture or baluster vases, with hand painted landscape vignettes, gilt decoration and dome lids with foo dog finials. Condition – Neck and rim to one vase restored, chip to inside of dome lid. Overallgeneral wear and losses to gilt decoration. 11" H. 18th century. [See more photos →]

Glass political campaign paperweight "Elect William J. Bryan President", with colored mille de fleur decoration. Very good condition. 4-1/2" diameter. American, c.1900. [See more photos →]

Lot of two large Pigeon Forge Pottery bears, the largest signed on base Douglas Ferguson, the smaller one signed Pigeon Forge Pottery. Condition: each with a couple of small minor scratches, the largest with a 1/16" flake at basenear foot. Overall very good condition. 9" H and 7" H. 20th century. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

English Sheraton mahogany step commode, closed it functions as a step or table. Very good condition. 27" H x 21-3/8" W x 18-3/4" D. Early 19th century. Provenance: Loudon County, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver Art Deco style picture frame depicting balloon in clouds. Marked 925. Impressed 'Erte' lower right corner. Made in Italy label. Very good condition. 7 1/2" H x 14 1/4" W. Last half 20th century. [See more photos →]

Set of 6 Sterling Silver Bouillon Cup Holders by The Schofield Co. and 2 Lenox porcelain fitted cups. The holders are decorated with embossed border and overall hammered decoration. Monogrammed "HCMC". Very good condition. 2 1/4" Hx 5 1/2" W x 3 3/8" dia. 16.155 troy ounces. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 Carnelian Jewelry items. 1ST ITEM: 14K Link bracelet with alternating oval carved and smooth carnelian stones centered by carved round and oval stacked center stones, very good condition, 7 1/4" L, late 19th century. 2ND ITEM:14K Link necklace of carved carnelian and carved rose quartz pendant with alternating beads of 2 round carnelian beads and 1 rose quartz bead in chain, very good condition, 16 1/2" L chain, early 20th century. 3RD ITEM: Partial Sard Carneliannecklace of faceted oval lozenges alternating with some clear quartz rondelles. Good condition with some minor scratches and chips on stones and several missing rondelles, 10 1/2" L. 20th century. 4TH ITEM: Gold-filled man-made pearlpendant, poor condition, 17"L. [See more photos →]

Assembled lot of 20 vintage toys including 1ST ITEM – Early leather and cloth football, slight tear near stitching; 9" L, 15 1/4" dia. 2ND ITEM – Cast iron safe marked "Star Safe", interior filled with metal pegs, extensive grime andrust,13 1/2 " H x 2 5/8" W x 2 7/8" D; 3RD ITEM – Cast iron boy on wooden base, marked "PAT"D Jan 18, 81 Jun 16 1856" (?), remnants of bronze-colored paint 6 1/2" H x 4 3/4" dia base; 4TH – 9TH ITEMS – Five cast iron trucks and cars:one marked "Arcade 213" , one marked "Plymouth" with broken grill, one marked "Austin"on exterior and "USA 176R" on interior, scattered paint loss and rust on all items, one red cast iron motor cycle with broken right footrest; 10TH -19TH ITEMS – Grouping of cast iron toys: 2 Indians one marked "England", 3 soldiers: one on a horse marked "England", one with base missing, 1 horse and rider with movable arm, one donkey, 2 sheep with one marked "Made in England", and one hen,and 20TH ITEM – Rolling tin duck marked "Made in Occupied Japan", fabric collar, wind-up key missing. All items good condition except where noted. All 20th Century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Eight Kentucky Maps dated 1913: The Kentucky Geological Survey (J.B. Hoeing, State Geologist, Geology by A.M. Miller), by L.M. Sellier. Scale 1"=1 mile. Includes the Upper Big Sandy Valley (sheets 1, 2 and 4); Georgetown Quadrangle; Pond & Blackberry Creeks (small tear at center fold line); Upper Licking Valley; A Portion of Rowan County; and Boyd, Carter & Greenup Counties. Condition: most with some folds and some small tears at corners and edges, minor foxing, butoverall very good condition. Sizes of maps range from 10" x 17" to 24 5/8" x 30". [See more photos →]

Art Deco style mirror in the form of a horse shoe, with blue beveled glass outer edge and clear beveled glass center. Wooden back. Condition: some wear to silvering, small (1/8") flake to blue glass, right hand side. overall very goodcondition. 20" x 17-1/2" overall. Circa 1930. [See more photos →]

Assembled lot of fire-related items. Includes: 1ST ITEM: 5 hose nozzles of various makers and metals: Larkin (Aug 1930), Woodhouse Mfg Co, NYC, Elkhart Mfg Co.& La France Co. All in good to very good condition. 7 1/2-18" L. 2ND ITEM: 23 helmetbadges, various companies & condition, early-late 20th century (4 1/4-6 1/4" H) 3RD ITEM: 1 engine reflector from Hawthorne Fire Department with cobalt blue glass reflector and faded red paint, good condition, 7 1/4"H x 7 1/2" W 4TH ITEM: 3blue wool uniform hats: 2 by Russell Uniform Co., NYC & 1 by Henry Heckel Uniform Co., NYC. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Chinese jade carving of a recumbent dog, mottled gray brown color, excellent condition, 7 1/4"L x 3" H. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

American Neoclassical style sterling tea caddy, lid with finial, marked "Sterling," monogrammed "FDC". Engraved band of decoration around upper body. Overall very good condition with one small dent to base. Early 20th century. 7.635 troyounces. [See more photos →]

14K pink gold & platinum natural star sapphire, ruby and diamond ring, the center stone set in platinum with diamonds and channel set rubies in a Retro setting. Very good condition, center stone with some surface scratches. (Ring size 9-1/2) 7.1 grams. [See more photos →]

Lot of three metal toy cars and trucks. 1ST ITEM: Louis Marx & Co. Pressed Steel Car. Battery operated. Red and yellow original paint. Good original condition, some rust on battery box. 15" L x 5" W x 5-1/4" H. 2ND ITEM: Louis Marx PressedSteel Tractor. Key wind operated. Good condition, some minor dents. 8-1/2" L x 3-1/2" W x 3-3/4" H. 3RD ITEM: Unmarked vintage child's dump truck, rusty surface with some white paint. 30-1/4" L x 9" W x 11-1/2" H. [See more photos →]

Large oval split oak basket with wrapped and woven handle, prob. Knox Co., TN. Excellent condition with one small break to bottom. 15" H x 25 1/2" W x 17 3/4" D. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. [See more photos →]

Cherry two drawer table, prob. Knox County, poplar secondary wood, dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls resting on ring turned legs and terminating in ball feet. Overall very good condition with old, possibly original surface and some losses tocorners of drawer fronts. 29 1/8" H x 19" W x 15 1/4" D. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. Circa 1830. [See more photos →]

Union Medical Staff dress sword with scabbard. Blade engraved with the words "Medical Staff" along with flag and other floral motifs. Handle engraved with the initials M. S. and eagle. Condition – Wear and oxidation to sword blade.Dents to scabbard, guard rings missing. Dents and wear to copper insert on top of scabbard. Total length – 37" L. Scabbard length – 30 1/2" L. Private Atlanta, GA collection. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Civil War Items including a late 19th century folk painting of depicting three flags of the Confederate States Army, housed in its original frame ( 10 5/8" H x 7 5/8" W) together with a book titled "List of Field Officers,Regiments and Battalions in the Confederate States Army 1861 -1865" by J. C. Houk. Leatherbound with marbled boards. Overall good condition with general wear. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Maxwell Parrish Framed Print, Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" depicting king and queen and their court surprised at blackbirds in the pie. Note printer's mark on lower left corner. Framed in period wooden carved frame withminor chips. 8-7/8' H x 21" W sight. 12-1/4" H x 24-1/2" W frame. Early 20th century. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Victorian walnut hanging cupboard. Backsplash carved in a sun pattern, one panel door opening to two interior shelves. Very good condition. 38-1/2" H x 26" W x 10-1/2" D. Late 19th century. Lenoir City, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Lot of 7 sterling silver table items: 1ST ITEM: 2 sterling sauce pourers with wooden handles, very good condition, 7" to 8-3/4" L. 2ND ITEM: sterling silver bud vase with weighted base, monogrammed "HCHM", some minor dents, 11-1/2" H. 3RD ITEM:Set of 4 sterling silver lined glass coasters, some minor dents, 3-3/4" diameter. [See more photos →]

Three sterling candelabra. 1ST ITEM: Three -arm candelabra, 12-1/2"H, marked Alvin Sterling Weighted, circular tapering shaft and circular foot with gadrooned decoration. 2ND and 3RD ITEMS are of a similar size and style but measure9-1/4"H and are marked "Mayflower Sterling Weighted." All three pieces convert to single arm tapers. Overall excellent condition with minor dents and scratching. American, mid 20th c. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee ambrotype housed in the original hanging case. Subject is a bearded gentleman posing with a fiddle and bow. Condition – Some spotting to image and wear to frame. 3 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W. Circa 1855. Provenance: White County,TN estate. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Chuck Jones Animation Cells featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy. 1ST ITEM: Animation Cell from "A Musical Adventure" featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy with Captain Contagious and Camel with Wrinkled Knees. Very good condition. 10" H x 22" W framed. 8 1/4" H x 18" W sight. 2ND ITEM: Raggedy Andy standing in front of dresser mirror with his image reflected back and with toiletries on right side of dresser. Very good condition. 13 1/2" H x 22 1/4" W framed, 8 1/2" H x 17 1/4" W sight.Provenance: Consigned by member of production company of the animated film. [See more photos →]

Sterling Silver Serving Dish in shaped oval form with pierced cut border. Monogrammed in center. Very good condition with minor surface scratches. 2 3/8" H x 13" W x 9 1/2" D. 12.785 troy ounces. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

US Springfield Model 1864 Percussion rifle with bayonet and cleaning rod, marked "Model 1864 and 33826" on breech. Condition – Oxidation to metal, stock broken/cracked, top to bottom, just above trigger. 71" overall length, 21" bayonet only,51-1/2" rifle only, 35-1/2" barrel. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

World War I Model 1917 trench knife and original leather scabbard. Marked on the inside of the guard, "This knife was also known as the "Knuckle Duster". D-shaped guard with triangle shaped "Knuckles". Marked inside the guard, "A.C.CO. USA1917". Overall excellent, untouched condition, retains almost all bluing, no damage to tip, a couple areas of light oxidation. Scabbard in excellent shape with all rivets present – scabbard probably WWII era. Provenance – acquired from aWorld War II veteran who acquired it from an older U.S. soldier during the War. This is the second of two similar knives from this private collection. The first knife sold in our January 22, 2011 auction. [See more photos →]

Assembled Lot of Sterling Spoons, 14 pieces total. 1ST ITEM – Two Whiting sterling table spoons with nine matching teaspoons, Armor pattern with retail mark for Samuel L. Lewis, Washington, DC, c. 1850, monogrammed "AEW", together with threeEnglish teaspoons with London hallmarks and retail mark for Samuel L. Lewis. 11.935 total troy ounces. Estate of W. Lloyd Wright, prominent Washington, DC family. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee poplar armchair, possibly Hawkins County, with turned finials, 3 back splats, armrests with ring turnings and scored incising, rush seat and some old green paint. In overall good condition with small hole in right armrestand old split in back left leg. Turnings not an exact match and chair has lost some height. 39 3/4" H x 21" W x 17" D, 13 1/2" seat ht. 1st quarter 19th century. Rogersville, Tn estate. [See more photos →]

Lot of two excavated revolvers. 1ST ITEM: Starr Army revolver .44 caliber, in as found excavated condition. Found in 2 pieces and with some losses, 13 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. 2ND ITEM: Early Colt revolver, in as found excavated condition, missing handle and cylinder. 10 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. Found at site of Battle of Peachtree Creek on family property circa 1920 in Atlanta, GA. Private Atlanta, GA collection [See more photos →]

Cast iron doorstep of puppy on a pillow, collar reads "Fido." Unmarked, attributed to Hubley. Condition: some wear to paint. 5" H x 7"W x 6"D. Provenance: Mitchell estate, Nashville TN [See more photos →]

Louis Edward Jones (American, 1878-?) framed oil on board of meadow landscape, possible scene of live oaks with moss. Signed en verso “Louis E. Jones”. Housed in wooden frame. Excellent condition. Sight – 7 3/8″ H x 9 3/8″ W. Framed – 12″ H x 14″ W. Mid 20th century. [See more photos →]

Mexican sterling silver ladle with the hallmark for Juvento Lopez Reyes. Overall very good condition with some slight scratching. 13" L. 6.905 troy ounces. 1st half 20th Century. [See more photos →]

Heinz Soups Advertising Globe, painted in colors of red, white and blue and depicting a butler carrying a bowl of soup and the phrase "We Serve Heinz Soups. Home 57 Style". Metal case shows rust. Images in very good condition. 16" dia. x7-1/2" D. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Westchester County Brewing Co. Sign, molded tin metal sign in the shape of a round belt with buckle that reads "Westchester County Brewing Co, Purity, Perfection, C-W-B". Molded sign attached to tin backplate which is enclosed by woodenscroll work and carved wooden frame. Very good condition. Circa 1910. Westchester County Brewing Co. was based in Pelham, NY. 37" H x 36-3/4" W. Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Lot of two banjos found in a Hawkins County Tennessee Estate. 1ST ITEM: Early 20th Century, Southern folk art banjo. Five string banjo with rusting to metal outside rim, with oxidation to two bracket pegs. Wear commensurate with age, some strings missing. Tuning pegs are wooden with fifth string peg missing. Drum of stretched hide, with a metal flesh hoop. Bracket hooks with American Eagle motif. Drum diameter: 11 _ ì, Overall length: 34". 2ND ITEM: Early 20th Century, Manufactured (not branded) banjo, Maple neck, full fret with mother of pearl fret indicators. Metal tuning mechanisms with wooden handles have been repositioned. Drum diameter: 11î, Overall length: 34". [See more photos →]

Set of six Mason's Ironstone bowls with scalloped borders, Imari pattern. Each marked "Mason's Patent Ironstone China". Overall very good condition with general wear. 10 1/4" dia. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TNcollection. [See more photos →]

Olive Beem (American, Indiana, 1893 – 1989) oil on canvas landscape of a clearing in the woods in Springtime. Signed lower left "Olive Beem". Written in black marker en verso 'Jane to keep until Kinny finds a home, May 12, 1969". Very good condition except for some flaking on the top right corner. The color underneath the flaking suggests that it may have been painted over something else. Giltwood molded frame, likely original, good condition. Sight: 23-1/2" H x27-1/2" W; framed: 27-3/4" H x 31-3/4" W. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt): Born in Mitchell, Indiana, Beem studied in the fine arts classes of Robert Burke and Harry Engel at Indiana University, and with Carl Graf in Nashville,Indiana. She was a member of the Indian Artists Club, The Palette Club, and the Art Association of Bloomington. She exhibited at the Hoosier Salon and galleries throughout Indiana. She is known for her superb use of color and skills withcomposition. [See more photos →]

Collection of excavated Confederate bullets, found at site of Battle of Peachtree Creek on family property circa 1920 in Atlanta, GA. Private Atlanta, GA collection. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Early 19th century Southern Maps includ. TN, GA, 6 total. 1st item – No. 8 "Map of the Chief part of the Southern States and part of the Western" published by MItchell's School and Family Geography. Overall good condition withsome yellowing, folds and losses to edge. 2nd item – North America Sheet XII map of Georgia with Parts of North & South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama & Florida. Published by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, London. Overall good condition with some yellowing and losses to edge. 3rd item – 19th century map of Tennessee. Overall good condition with some spotting, losses/tears to edge. 4th item – 19th century map of Tennessee. Overall good condition with somespotting, yellowing and losses to edge. 5th item – 19th century map of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Some tears/ losses to edge and some yellowing. 6th item – 19th century map of Georgia. Some losses to edge and staining.Ranging in size from 16 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W to 12 3/4" H x 10 1/2" W. [See more photos →]

Warren Telechron Co. Art Deco clock, round blue glass mirror frame, brushed metal Roman numeral band mounted on a scrolled chrome base. Model No. 4F65. Overall very good condition and functioning. Some slight chips to back edge ofblue glass frame. Some oxidation to chrome. 6-1/4" H x 7-1/4". [See more photos →]

Colorless glass punchbowl, marked H in diamond in center. Fluted sides with star base. Excellent condition. 7"H x 14-1/2" Diameter. American, early 20th century. Provenance: Nashville collection; purchased by the consignor's parents from theestate of R. S. Rhodes of Linden, Michigan and Star Island, Florida. [See more photos →]

Flora Danica Porcelain plate, gold trimmed reticulated border encircling a handpainted flower on white ground, labeled on back "Campanula Trachelium. L. and marked Royal Copenhagen 20/3553 (mark used 1889-1922). Condition: old staplerepair. 9-1/2" diameter. Private Nashville, TN collection. Note: commissioned in 1790, reputedly as a gift to Empress Catherine of Russia, Flora Danica is the oldest porcelain pattern still in production. It depicts more than 700 wild plantsfrom the extensive Danish botanical survey of the same name, begun in 1761. [See more photos →]

Set of 11 Czechoslovakia porcelain dinner plates, floral enamel decoration with yellow and gilt rims. Each marked "CZECHOSLOVAKIA" en verso. Excellent condition. 11" dia. [See more photos →]

Lot of 5 jewelry items. IST ITEM: Large Micro Mosaic Brooch, center of daisies and roses, in gold metal mounting, very good condition, 2 1/2" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Small micro mosaic pin, center of blue cosmos flowers, in gold metal mounting,good condition, one outside frame with minor loss. 1" sq. 3RD ITEM: 14K yellow gold Art Deco enamel and seed pearl bar pin, some loss to enamel, 1 1/2" L. 4TH ITEM: Victorian pink metal and black onyx small brooch decorated with spray of snowbell flowers, 1 5/8" L x 7/8" H, good condition, some loss to edges of metal color. 5TH ITEM: Gold metal locket with embossed image of standing lion, opens to hold 2 photos, 1" dia. Very good condition. (5 items total) [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 Sterling Silver Table items. 1ST ITEM: Set of Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar by Whiting and Co., oval shape with incised floral decoration. Monogrammed "HCMC" in center cartouche. 5"to 6" W x 2" to 2-1/2" D x 3-1/4" H.2ND ITEM: Sterling silver tall creamer by Webster Co., 5-1/2" H. All items in very good condition. Total weight: 9.575 troy ounces. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Jeweled green art glass vase, attributed to Moser. Gilt decoration and flared gilt rim, painted black alternating vignettes, jewels of various size and colors. 9 3/4" H. Excellent condition with minor wear to gilding in a couple of areas.Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Knoxville, Tennessee stoneware crock, stamped Weaver Brothers, 1-1/2 gallon capacity. The Weaver Brothers Pottery was listed in the Knoxville business directory from 1876-1887 with David Weaver listed as the proprietor and GeorgeC. Weaver as a potter ("A Survey of Historic Pottery Making in Tennessee 1979", Division of Archeology, Tennessee Department of Conservation, Smith and Rogers). Overall good condition with minor hairline cracks and old rim chips. 9-1/4" H x 8-3/4" dia. Later half 19th century. [See more photos →]

J. T. Doores & Co. whiskey or liquor jug, Kentucky. Colbalt stencil reads, "J. T. Doores & Co., Distillers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers, 314 Main Street, Bowling Green, KY". Overall cream color. Very good condition, some minor chips toshoulder. 10" H. Late 19th century. [See more photos →]

Pair of 19th century cavalry spurs, possibly Confederate, with intact leather straps. Not marked but shape is similar to Confederate examples. Close examination shows irregularities between each spur, uncertain if matching pair.Some repairs evident to one. 5 1/4" from wheel to tip of casting. [See more photos →]

3 TN Coin silver spoons & Lownes ladle, Foster-Cheatham family. Four pieces of coin silver from the Foster-Cheatham Family of Nashville. Includes two 7-1/2" tablespoons and one 8-3/8" serving spoon marked J. Campbell (John Campbell,working Nashville, TN, 1836-1857?), and one 8" ladle with shell handle and shell on the underside of the bowl, marked E. Lownes in serrated rectangle (Edward Lownes, working Philadelphia, PA circa 1817). The Campbell spoons are monogrammed"Ellen Cheatham" and show some dents, clouding, and pitting, with the largest spoon having wear/loss to the end of its bowl. They weigh 3.385 oz troy, combined. The Lownes ladle is monogrammed "F" on the back of the handle and"Ellen Cheatham" (a later monogram) on the front of the handle. It has some light scaling/discoloration and light flecks to the bowl and weighs 3.05 oz troy. Provenance: descended in the family of Jane Ellen Foster Cheatham,daughter of Ephraim Hubbard Foster (U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1838-1839 and 1843-1845). Lot includes some genealogy information and a postcard from Cheekwood Museum of Art showing Ellen Foster Cheatham as a child with her family, as painted [See more photos →]

Lot of Five (5) Miriam Haskell Jewelry Items. 1ST ITEM: Pendant necklace with faux amber disc with gold-metal filigree tri-foil shield and three cream-colored roses and rhinestones. In very good condition with fading to gilt and discoloration to roses. Disc: 6-1/2" circumference. Box-chain: 18" L. 2ND ITEM: Coordinating cuff bracelet in gilt-metal satin finish with hinged center of one rose and four leaves, two that pivot, and several rhinestones, all on a filigree background. Maker's mark is underneath top. All in very good condition. 6-1/2" circumference. 3RD ITEM: Necklace of alternating enamel pinecones and imitation freshwater pearls, with a flower clasp with maker's mark. Very good condition with someloss to enamel and pearl finish. 15-1/2" L. 4TH ITEM: Flower brooch with three gilt-metal flowers with faux baroque centers. Maker's mark on back. Very good condition. 2-3/8" W x 1-1/2" H. 5TH ITEM: Brooch of gilt-metal and faux pearls with an elaborate filigree frame and round center of impressed leaves and five pearls. Very good condition. Maker's mark on back. 1-7/8" diameter. (5 items total). Note – additional Miriam Haskell jewelry from this collection are lots 407-408. [See more photos →]

Schrader tire gauge metal figural countertop display, in the shape of a Schrader tire pressure gauge with three interior storage shelves and two columns for product display. Display retains some period automotive items. 15" H. Circa 1920's.Provenance: East Tennessee collection. [See more photos →]

Red Goose Shoes advertising cast iron still bank, squatty form, gilt lettering and feet. Overall excellent condition with paint wear to highlights. 4" H. [See more photos →]

1826 TN Governor signed document together with an 1856 Tennessee Horse Dealer's Guide. 1st item – 1824 TN Governor William Carroll signed document detailing the purchase of land for 12 1/2 cents per acre from Bill McCaleb, with state seal inupper left corner. Overall good condition with yellowing to paper and losses at folds and to margins. Document measures 15 7/8" H x 12 7/8" W. Housed in contemporary frame. 2nd item – Unbound Horse Dealers' Guide by Robert M. Walterof Marshall County, Tennessee and printed in Shelbyville, Tennessee in 1856. Total of 10 pages. Overall good condition with yellowing and spotting of paper, losses/tears to edges. 8" H x 5 3/8" w. [See more photos →]

Cast iron goffering iron (used to iron ruffles and ribbons), marked "S. Baird 1837". Clawfooted tripod base. Excellent condition. 9-1/4"H. English or American, 19th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa. [See more photos →]

Photographic print of the faculty and 1898 graduating class of the University of Tennessee (at Nashville) Medical Department. Faculty members pictured include Dean Paul F. Eve and J. Berrien Lindsley. 38 students from Tennessee, Kentucky,Alabama, Texas, and Mississippi are also pictured, along with a photo of the school building. Signed lower left "Calvert Bros. & Taylor Photo". Molded stained and giltwood frame, probably original. Condition: water stain around the perimeter, somefoxing. Losses to frame. 19 1/2" x 14 1/2" sight, 24" x 19" framed. Private Nashville, TN collection. [See more photos →]

Four Miriam Haskell Jewelry Items. 1ST ITEM: Vintage imitation turquoise, mother-of-pearl and gold-metal nugget necklace and matching cluster earrings. Necklace in graduated length, 29" L, very good condition with slight wear to gold color with maker's mark on clasp. Earrings, (1-3/8" dia.) in very good condition with slight wear to gold color and with maker's mark on clips. 2ND ITEM: Vintage set of glass turquoise flower brooch and pair of earrings with silver metal mountingsstamped with maker's mark. The brooch has a scalloped edge and is in very good condition, 2-1/8" diameter. Pair of earrings in very good condition: 1-1/4" diameter. (4 items total) – Note – additional Miriam Haskell jewelry from thiscollection are lots 407-408. [See more photos →]

Miriam Haskell Necklace and Flower Brooch. 1ST ITEM: Vintage Miriam Haskell 3-strand necklace containing imitation ivory with alternating glass pink nuggets and green beads. In very good condition, maker's mark under clasp, 15-1/2 to18-1/2" L. 2ND ITEM: Vintage Miriam Haskell flower clip, gold-metal with mottled green glass center. Very good condition, maker's mark under clip, 2" diameter. Note – additional Miriam Haskell jewelry from this collection are lots 407-408. [See more photos →]

Set of Six American Sterling Cordials with a cut glass Decanter with an English sterling PORT tag, 20th century. Cordials: 3-1/2" H, good condition with minor dents. Glass decanter: 11" H, good condition with minor chips. Cordials Sterlingweight – 3.43 total troy ounces. Provenance: Loudon County, TN estate. [See more photos →]

Art Nouveau Trogon Ware vase designed by Roger Dean for Thomas Forester and Sons. Excellent condition with cracklure visible to inner vase glaze. 8 1/4" H. England, circa Early 1900s. [See more photos →]