Oct 1, 2011 Auction Highlights

The second of two “Meet the Beatles” albums, autographed by all four band members, from the estate of Dr. Jules Gordon and his direct heirs. Update – On 8/16/2011, Frank Caiazzo, world recognized Beatles autograph expert, inspected this album and verified its authenticity. A document of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo is included in the photographs and will be provided to the winning bidder in addition to an affidavit of authentication from the descendant. The first completely autographed “Meet the Beatles” album from the Gordon family sold in our May 22nd, 2011 auction (lot #281). This is the last remaining album from the Gordon family and is personally inscribed to Dr. Gordon by George Harrison. The inscription reads “To “Doc Gordon” thanks for the JABS from George Harrison” along with the signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. Original album and album cover. 12-1/4″ H x 12-1/4″ W. Provenance – The estate of Dr. Jules Gordon. This signed album was given to Dr. Gordon, who treated George Harrison for a sore throat the day before the Beatles American television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. 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.” 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. Jules Gordon of New York City was the house doctor at the Plaza Hotel from 1942 until 1985. This album, given to one of his family members, has been with the family ever since and has never before been offered for sale. Condition: Slight overall toning to cover. Wear to upper spine. Some scratching to the album itself. [See more photos →]

William Edmondson (Tennessee, c. 1884-1951) limestone “Varmint’ sculpture of a small animal sitting alert on its back haunches with both front feet together, paws cast downward. 12-1/2″ H x 5″ W x 7 3/4” D. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist in the 1940s by the consignor’s parents, Howard Chandler Jordon and Whitley Jarman Jordon Potter, who were friends and patrons of Edmondson. The consignor, who accompanied her mother on the visit to Edmondson’s Nashville home to purchase this piece, remembers Edmondson distinctly telling her that the subject was a ‘varmint.’ A photo of the consignor as a child, at home with the sculpture, is included in this lot along with an affidavit certifying provenance, signed by the consignor. Artist information: William Edmondson was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, the son of freed slaves, and worked most of his life as a railroad employee and janitor. A spiritual experience at the age of 57 prompted him to begin sculpting limestone using a railroad spike as chisel, and he claimed divine inspiration for the works produced during his 17 year art career. Biblical figures, women, and animals were frequent subjects, although he also produced more utilitarian items such as tombstones and birdbaths. In 1937 Edmondson became the first African American to receive a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. He is regarded as one of the most important self-taught artists of the 20th century and his works are in several major museums. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Flag and historical archive relating to the 1866 voyage of the miniature ship The Red White and Blue, which in 1866 became the smallest ship ever to cross the Atlantic. Note: A detailed history of this important nautical cache and the ship’s voyage, which captured attention and created controversy on both sides of the Atlantic, is available to interested parties, and includes flag history and description by Greg Biggs. ITEM 1: 13 star Flag, single ply wool bunting with hand appliqued stars. Front hoist inscription “Ship ‘Red White and Blue’-1866 of NY 2 tons 38/100 registered. To London and Paris Exposition = 1867 Capt. John M Hudson and F. E. Fitch.” Reverse hoist inscription reveals flag’s original use as a Civil War boat flag: “USSS Flambeau’s Picket boat 2nd cutter 1864, Acting ensign J.M. Hudson.” Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, “Nashville Collects”, circa 1990. 31-1/4″ H x 45″ W. ITEM 2: The ship’s log, penned by Captain Hudson, including description of boat, newspaper clipping describing the voyage prior to departure, daily entries describing the trip and location, and details of the events at the Crystal Palace, Paris Exhibition and across Europe. Earliest entry date May 9th 1866, through December 27,1867. Log bears label for William H. Ritch, Commission Merchant, Ships Chandler & Grocer, 39 South Street, Corner Old Slip, New York. ITEM 3: Oval silver plated plaque, engraved, “Ingersoll Metallic Life Boat Red White and Blue. Ship rigged Sailed from New York, United States, July 9th 1866. Arrived off Hastings, England August 16th 1886. Navigators, Capt. John M. Hudson, and Mate Frank E. Fitch. Inventor and Builder Oliver Roland Ingersoll. Property of the American Boat & Oar Bazaar. 243 & 245 South and 475 & 447 Water Street New York.” Framed in later gilt frame, not examined out of frame. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, “Nashville Collects”, circa 1990. Sight: 8 1/4″ H x 10″ W Framed: 12″ H x 14″ W ITEM 4: Two framed prints including Currier and Ives lithograph “The Miniature Ship, Red, White, and Blue.” Print lists information on the size of the boat and a brief description of voyage. In later gilt frame. Sight: 9 3/4″ H x 14 1/4″ W. Framed: 19″ H x 23″ W. Also a print from an unknown publication: “Red, White, and Blue” on display at the Crystal Palace, Paris Exhibition of 1867. In later gilt frame. Sight: 8 7/8″ H x 9″ W. Framed: 14 1/4″ H x 15″ W. ITEM 5: a large collection of letters, photocopies, and publications pertaining to the ship’s crossing and career of Captain John Hudson, including the shoulder straps and gold braid from his Navy uniform. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. ABOUT THE FLAG: United States Navy vessels of the 19th Century, and even now, carried several flags based on the Stars and Stripes of the nation. The largest was the ensign, flown from the stern of the warship. The jack was flown from the bow flag staff only while the ship was in port, while the commission pennant was flown from the main mast in the era of sails or a high point in the age of steam. The flags varied in size based on the rating of the warship. These vessels also carried small boats called gigs, and these boats also were equipped with flags. Boat flags came into existence in the early 1850s and carried, at least based on that used by Commodore Matthew Perry on his voyage to Japan, 31 stars. In 1857, the number of stars was reduced to sixteen. Being smaller flags, the lower number of stars made them more visible at a distance. In 1862, the Navy Department further reduced the star count to thirteen. This may have been in homage to the flags of the Continental Navy of the Revolutionary War. From 1862 to 1865, the stars were arranged typically in three rows with four, five and four stars in each from top to bottom of the canton. The boat flag of the U.S.S. Flambeau/Red White & Blue is this star pattern. A boat flag with the same star pattern exists in the Zaricor Collection in California. After the Civil War, boat flags were changed to a three, two, three, two, three arrangement, again from top to bottom. According to noted flag historians Howard Madaus and David Martucci, these boat flags varied from five through ten feet on the fly with the hoist measuring about half of the length. The 1864 U.S. Navy flag regulations (basically revised from the 1854 regulations) listed ship ratings ten through fourteen as boat flags. Flags for the tenth rating measured 5.28 feet on the hoist by 10 feet on the fly. Eleventh rated ships carried boat flags of 4.20 feet on the hoist by 8 feet on the fly while twelfth rated ships carried boat flags of 3.70 by 7 feet. The thirteenth rated boat flags measured 3.20 feet by 6 feet and the fourteenth rates carried flags of 2.50 feet by 5 feet. The U.S.S. Flambeau boat flag measures 31 inches by 42 inches which corresponds to a fourteenth rated boat flag. The flag has been cut down in its fly length by at least 18 inches at some point after the Civil War when it became the flag of the S.S. Red White and Blue. This was probably due to the size of that boat being much smaller (only 2 tons) than the U.S.S. Flambeau. The flag is made from single ply wool bunting with the stripes and appliquéd stars being hand stitched. The cotton canvas hoist edge is marked on the reverse side, “U.S.S. Flambeau Picketboat, 2nd Cutter – 1864. Acting Ensign J. M. Hudson.” The second cutter marking probably indicates that the warship carried two gigs on board. The U.S.S. Flambeau was built in 1861 as a brigantine initially for the trade routes of China. She was acquired by the U.S. Navy in November of that year to augment their blockading fleet. Weighing 791 tons, she was 185 feet long by 30 feet wide. With her crew of 92 men, she carried between two and five guns during the war. Her career as a blockader was successful with four ships captured as prizes. The U.S.S. Flambeau was sold by the Navy in July 1865 after being decommissioned. As a merchant vessel, she was lost off North Carolina in March 1867. Acting Ensign J. M. Hudson left the Navy after the Civil War. He became the skipper of the S.S. Red White and Blue which became famous in nautical circles for the transiting of the Atlantic Ocean by such a small vessel. His old boat flag from the war was altered for the Red White and Blue, being marked on the obverse hoist edge, “Ship “Red White and Blue” of New York – 1866/2 tons – 35/100 Register/ to London and Paris Exposition 1867/ Captain J.M. Hudson.” – Flag catalog entry by Greg Biggs. Condition: ITEM 1: Flag survives in good condition with minor staining, some patches and fraying where flag attaches to hoist. The flag has been professionally conserved with a fine colored mesh attached for stabilization. Also, there are [See more photos →]

Large John Francis Murphy (American/New York, 1853-1921) oil on canvas painting titled “Where Sunlight Lingers,” depicting a meadow landscape at sunset. Signed and dated lower right “J. Francis Murphy, 1913”. Exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1913, number 205. Housed in the original carved and gilded frame (more information below). Sight: 26-1/2″ H x 40-1/4″ W. Framed: 40-1/4″ H x 54-1/4″ W. Provenance: the estate of a New York collector, purchased from Macbeth Gallery, New York City (date unknown). Biography: John Francis Murphy, a leading tonalist landscape painter of the American Barbizon, was born 1853 in Oswego, New York. As a teen, he moved west with his family to Chicago, where he began painting billboards and theater backdrops. He received a few weeks of training at the Chicago Academy of Design, but was primarily self-taught. He found employment in New York as an illustrator, but was drawn to the countryside and began painting landscapes. A trip to France in 1886 deepened his familiarity with the work of the French Barbizon painters such as Corot, Rousseau and Duabigny. Murphy’s middle-period landscapes show the influence of American tonalists A. H. Wyant, George Inness, and Homer Dodge Martin. Murphy’s late paintings, created after 1900, are regarded as some of his best. “Where Sunlight Lingers,” which falls into his latter period, exhibits the tonal unity and warm but minimal palette of brown, soft greens and golden yellows for which he is known. Frame information – The frame on this painting is a carved and gilded American frame from the early 1900’s. The design is derived from the Louis XV style though interpreted through an American lens. The fine carving and rich, buttery quality of the gilded surface imply that the frame is from a Boston area maker such as Foster Brothers (frame description – courtesy Eli Wilner & Company Gallery Director, Suzanne Smeaton). Condition: Overall very good condition. Some slight overall craquelure to canvas. Blacklighting flouresces two small spots in left tree area but examination under natural light does not indicate inpainting to these spots. [See more photos →]

Punched Tin Andrew Jackson parade lantern, cylindrical with domed top and handle, the punched design reading “Andrew Jackson Forever” across the body with ” Jan 8th 1832 ” across the top, surmounted by a row of stars. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, “Nashville Collects”, circa 1990. 13-1/2″ H x 5-1/4″ diameter. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., purchased from Sotheby’s (lot 762, unknown sale number/date). Note: Jan. 8, 1815 was the date associated with General Jackson’s victory in the Battle of New Orleans. This was likely a commemorative piece, possibly made around the time of his re-election. Condition: Lacks top handle, two small holes in base, 1 broken hinge with lost nail. [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878-1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper, titled “Woman with a fan at the piano”. Pencil signed and dated upper left “Nordfelt, No. 21, 1906”. Subject is a woman holding a fan by her side, standing by a grand piano with a blue vase of flowers and a potted plant on the floor. Sheet size: 8-1/2″ H x 10-5/8″ W. 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 with his family to the U.S. as a child. He studied 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 and remained there to study and teach. He attended the Academié 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: From the estate of Arthur N. Hosking (American, 1874-1970). Hosking was an illustrator, etcher, and painter who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and participated in its exhibits. Hosking is known for his illustration of the Christmas classic “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Condition: Overall very good condition, scattered light brown spots in area above piano and lower right margin, hinge mounted with full margins. [See more photos →]

Ruth Harris Bohan (American/Kansas, 1891-1981) circus themed painting, “The Performance at Fairyland Park.” Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame. 24″ x 30″ Sight, 29 1/2″ x 35″ framed. Signature en verso. Letter of authenticity from Marla Prather, Spencer Museum of Art, KS, attached verso. Provenance: Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. De-accessioned by Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, KS to Ruth Henry Fine Arts. Exhibition label, Lyme Academy Gallery, Edgemarlo Collection of American Women Artists 1860-1960, circa 1987). Note: Ruth Bohan studied at the Kansas City Art Institute with Randall Davey. She worked most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri, but exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design and the Corcoran Art Gallery. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Outstanding carved New York Classical period mahogany veneered sleigh bed. Head and footboards topped by curved rounded rails with deep acanthus carved ends, terminating in clusters of fruit above the finely veneered convex rails. Curved and legs, deeply carved in the form of cornucopias full of fruit, terminating in hairy paw feet. 43 1/2"h x 60"w x 104"d. New York, c. 1825. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Purchased from Charles & Rebecca Clark, Woodbury, CT; Published, Art & Antiques, January/February 1999 article on LaGrone home. Includes a custom mattress (51" x 77"), box springs and custom bedcover. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Small chips, small veneer patch to the upper left headboard. French polished. [See more photos →]

Southern landscape painting, oil on canvas, depicting a view of Cumberland Gap with mountains and log structures. Signed “O.M. ’97” lower left. The painting depicts the evacuation of the Cumberland Gap by the 7th Division of the Army of the Ohio. The Cumberland Gap was occupied by the Confederates until June of 1862. The Union Army then occupied the gap until September, 17th 1863. It is believed that the house in the foreground was the headquarters of Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird of the 27th brigade with the tents surrounding the home belonging to the 14th Kentucky infantry. It is likely that the painting is based off of a Civil War era print. Sight – 21 1/4″ H x 26 7/8″ W. Framed – 26 1/4″ H x 32″ W. Late 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN., purchased from Carole Wahler. Condition: Cleaned with later frame, blacklighting did not reveal any inpainting or repairs. [See more photos →]

Tennessee Sheraton sugar chest, cherry primary with poplar secondary. Old surface dovetailed case above one dovetailed drawer on tall turned feet. The piece has a Davidson County History. Featured in the March 1997 issue of Traditional Home, pg. 130. 38 1/2" H x 28" W x 20". 19th Century. Provenance: Grace Tankersley of Knoxville. Condition: Overall very good condition, retains original finish. Replaced hinges. Rear the top has been split out with evidence of two earlier sets of hinges. [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper, "Village Green at Twilight", an exterior scene of people walking through trees with buildings in background. Pencil signed lower right, Nordfeldt 1906 no 21. Sheet size: 13-1/8" H x 8-3/4" W. Framed: 16-1/2" H x 12-1/4" W. Early 20th century. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt): Norfeldt was a painter, etcher, engraver and teacher. 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 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 Academié 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: From the estate of Arthur N. Hosking (American, 1874-1970). Hosking was an illustrator, etcher, and painter who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and participated in its exhibits. Hosking is known for his illustration of the Christmas classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Condition: Excellent condition. Image adhered at top of original rice paper. Mounted free floating on acid free matting. [See more photos →]

Mahogany recamier or daybed. Curved back with exposed top rail terminating in a carved rosette, curved arms at each end carved as cornucopias with fruit, joined by a paneled frieze, with front knees carved as eagle heads and hairy paw feet. Partially upholstered back and sides, fully upholstered seat with salmon and gold upholstery. 30 1/2" H x 64" W x 23 1/4" D. American, possibly New York, circa 1820. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Minor abrasions, chips, and shrinkage. Split to R front foot, repairs to L front foot and eagle heads. [See more photos →]

Pair of Southern campeche chairs, possibly Louisiana, mahogany frame with walnut stretchers mahogany and rosewood veneers on front strechers, arms, and half-circle crests. 37 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W x 27 D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Refinished with later upholstery. First chair shows slight separation at frame on the left side. Second chair has minor repairs to the veneer on the front cross stretcher. Secondary wood used on the upholstery frame could not be determined. [See more photos →]

Oil pastel portrait of a woman, signed lower right Miguel Martinez '03 (New Mexico, b. 1951). Giltwood frame with acanthus carved corner blocks. 28" x 22" sight, 34-1/2" x 28-1/2" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Classical period drink mixing table, attributed Anthony Quervelle, highly figured mahogany with yellow pine secondary wood. White marble top over ogee frieze supported by s-scroll brackets. Hinged cabinet door with trapezoidal mirrored front, opening to a compartment with shelf. Plinth base with s-scroll brackets and half rounded feet on suppressed balls. Retains key. 38 1/2"H x 35 1/2"W x 17"D. American, possibly Philadelphia, circa 1825. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Veneer patch below mirror, scattered chips and restored cracks especially at door near hinges, some losses of silvering to mirror at upper left. French polished. [See more photos →]

Federal mahogany Pembroke table, labeled Charles Christian of New York, with rectangular top with hinged double-elliptical leaves, above an apron fitted with a single drawer with brass lion's head pull, the reverse with sham drawer, flanked by fluted tablets, on reeded tapering legs with baluster and ring turned capitals and feet, set into socket casters. Label inside drawer for Charles Christian of New York City: "Charles Christian's South and West India Cabinet Furniture Warehouse, No. 90 Fulton Street Near Pearl Street New York". 29"h x 22" w (closed) or 43 3/4" w (open) x 36"d. American, 1810-1815. Provenance-John Walton, NYC; lot #408 Christie's Important American Furniture, the Ronald S. Kane Collection, 1/22/94. Condition: Very good condition with expected minor wear and shrinkage, abrasions to top. French polished. [See more photos →]

Franklin Mint History of US sterling silver proofs and grouping of U.S. Mint Coin and Eisenhower proof sets. 1st item – One hundred twenty four (124) History of the United States sterling silver proofs, commemorating years 1776-1899, in original sleeves, with insert and buyer's receipt, (approx. 150 troy ounces). Grouping of U.S. Mint Coins – 1st item – Four US Mint Proof Clad Sets, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004. 2nd item – Lot of five uncirculated Eisenhower silver dollars, in original packaging and dated 1971. 3rd item – Lot of 4 boxed Eisenhower Proof Dollars, all dated 1971. Lot also retains a cleaning kit for the coins, 1969 Numismatic Issues Franklin Mint catalog, and a 24K gold on sterling silver medal for official charter membership of the Franklin Mint. Provenance: Lynnville, TN estate. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Minor tarnish spots observed on some Franklin Mint United States proofs. [See more photos →]

Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (American, 1878 – 1955) colored woodcut on cream Japan paper, interior scene of woman at spinning wheel. Pencil signed lower right on original rice paper "B. J. Olson Nordfeldt"(not visible in current matting). Sheet size: 13" H x 8-11/16" W. Framed: 12-1/4" H x 16-3/4" W. Early 20th century. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt): Norfeldt was a painter, etcher, engraver and teacher. 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 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 Academié 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. Provenance: From the estate of Arthur N. Hosking (American, 1874-1970). Hosking was an illustrator, etcher, and painter who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and participated in its exhibits. Hosking is known for his illustration of the Christmas classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Condition: Excellent condition. Image adhered along top with glue onto original rice paper. Rice paper has artist's signature, mounted free floating on acid free matting and not glued down. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold natural emerald and diamond bangle bracelet containing one oval natural emerald weighing approximately 3.05 carats and 14 channel set square, stepped cut natural emeralds together weighing approximately 2.52 carats. Bracelet also contains a total of 42 round and brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.95 carats and all ranging VVS to SI1 clarity and G-I color. 46.9 total grams. 6-3/4" interior circumference. Gemologist's report, dated 1996, included. Provenance: Private East TN collection. Condition: Mounting in very good condition. Quality of stones as described. [See more photos →]

Sheraton Tall Case Clock with Southern case, possibly Tennessee or Kentucky. Cherry primary and poplar secondary woods. Painted face signed Robert Waite, brass 8-day works. Bonnet with broken arch pediment and turned finials and columns, arched dial with ship, and face with spandrels painted with shell motifs. Single paneled door over a paneled base, all on turned feet. 101" H x 20 1/4" W x 13" D. 19th century. Provenance: from the collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville. An early 20th century note with the clock references a Pennsylvania history, however this is believed to refer to the works, since the case appears to be of Tennessee or Kentucky origin. During the early 1800s, when transportation of large objects was difficult, it was common for imported clockworks to be placed into locally made cases. There is also information describing how the clock descended through the family of G. W. McClain of Jackson, TN. Condition: The case was refinished and works restored in 1941. Small patch one inch above the key hole. The bonnet has had some restoration and all finials have been replaced. The dial is in good condition with minor paint loss and some craquelure. [See more photos →]

Carved white jade snuff bottle with agate stopper and ivory spoon. Low relief-carved design on both sides of a figure in a boat under trees. Chinese, Qing dynasty. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-5/8″H. Condition: Stopper fits tightly but not evenly on top, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Boston mahogany lyre card table with white pine secondary, rectangular tops with canted corners and a molded edge above a conforming frieze, the carved lyre support inset with 5 brass rods with covered sides, the concave plinth raised on carved and molded legs, ending in paw foot brass casters. Possibly Thomas Wightman. 29 3/4" H x 35 3/4" W x 17 3/4" D. Early 19th century. 2ND ITEM: Boston mahogany lyre card table with white pine secondary, rectangular tops with canted corners and a molded edge above a conforming frieze, the carved lyre support inset with 3 brass rods, the concave plinth raised on carved and molded legs, ending in pawfoot brass casters. 29 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W x 18 1/4" D. Early 19th century. Note: these two tables are a close match with the construction being done in the exact same manner, however, the oxidation pattern on table #2 suggests later 19th century construction. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition with French polished surfaces. 1ST ITEM: minor cracking to the block where the legs attached, legs have been strengthened with modern steel straps. 2ND ITEM: Left front leg has some splitting but appears structurally sound. [See more photos →]

Two piece Parrot Green Persian art glass sculpture, Dale Chihuly (Tacoma, WA, b.1941). A Portland Press 2001 Studio Edition, signed by the artist on ball of stem. Pulled green design with red lip wraps. Bowl – 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″, Ball with Stem – 9″ L.Chihuly has become one of the best known glass designers for his organic-themed and often extremely large vessels. He is one of only three Americans to have had a solo exhibition at the Louvre, and his work was recently featured at the Cheekwood Museum of Art in Nashville. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Reed & Barton Marlborough pattern sterling silver flatware, 93 pcs. 12 dinner knives w/ new French blades, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 cocktail forks, 14 teaspoons, 12 cream soup spoons, 8 iced tea spoons, 12 butter spreaders w/ flat handles, 1 lemon fork, 1 sugar shell, 1 jelly spoon, 1 meat fork, 3 serving spoons, 1 gravy ladle, 1 cake knife, 2 salad servers. (4-3/4" – 9-1/4" L) No monogram. 103.77 oz. troy of weighable silver (excludes knives). Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

War of 1812 campaign chest with most of original contents, belonging to Major Christopher Van Deventer (1788-1738). Black leather box with decorative bass tack decoration, iron braced edges, handles on the sides, and original latch, lock, and key. 14" H x 20 1/2" W x 11 5/8" D. The interior of box remains mostly intact with original wall paper and wool linings, removable tray, and dividers. Included in the chest is 1 pewter creamer with decorative beaded edge; 1 pewter coffee pot with removable handle and decorative beaded rim on bun feet; 1 small hinged tin box with compartments; 1 small hinged tin box with interior lid; 1 tin spice container with four glass containers; 1 tin round tea pot with lid; 1 tall narrow container with screw cap; 1 tall narrow hinged container; 2 tin platters; 3 tin plates; 2 large hinged containers; 1 large square container with rounded edges, handles, and lid; 1 large oval container with handles and removable lid. Other small objects include 1 wire rack; 1 knife; and 1 small black pressed cardboard container. Largest Item: Platter 11 1/8" H x 7 7/8" W. Smallest Item: Black pressed cardboard container 5" H x 1 5/8" W x 1 1/4" D. Provenance: Descended in the family of Major Christopher Van Deventer. Deventer was born in 1788 in New York. He attended Williams College and was the 46th graduate of West Point. He served in the U.S. Army from 1809-1816. During the War of 1812, Van Deventer served at Fort Columbus and the New York Harbor. He was captured during the Battle of Stony Creek and sent to Quebec as a prisoner of war. While there he attemped to escape, but was recaptured. Eventually, Van Deventer was released and became the Aide de camp of Brigadier General Joseph G. Swift. He resigned from the Military in 1816. In 1817, he was appointed chief clerk of the United States War Department under John C. Calhoun. He left the War Department in disgrace in 1827. Major Van Deventer's papers are housed in the William L Clements Library at the University of Michigan. Condition: Exterior of the case retains most of its original fittings with the exception of one missing handle. Hinges are broken. The leather survives mostly intact in a fragile, weathered, dried state. There is some tearing and missing leather [See more photos →]

Rudolph F. Ingerle (American 1879-1950) oil on canvas titled "Mirrored Mountain". Mountain landscape and lake scene with landscape reflected in the water. Signed lower right "R F Ingerle". Paper label with artist's bio en verso. Period molded gilt frame. 27-1/4" H x 31-3/8" W sight, 32" H x 36" W framed. Ingerle, sometimes called 'The Painter of the Smokies', was born to a Moravian family, immigrated to the U.S. as a child and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He was an early founder of the Indiana School of Painting in Brown County and the Society of Ozark Painters. Ingerle first visited the Smoky Mountains in 1920 and fell in love with Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina. At that time, the natural beauty of the area was threatened by logging companies. Ingerle painted numerous landscapes there and is among the artists credited with raising awareness of the need for protection, which helped result in the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1934. His work was exhibited in one man shows at the Mint Museum and Hickory Museum of Art during his lifetime, and was featured in the 2006 Art of Tennessee exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some scattered flaking on lower right corner. Minor loss of gilt on lower right edge of frame. [See more photos →]

Jane Peterson (American, 1876-1965) oil on canvas painting of pink gladiolus, in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Sight – 23 3/8" square. Framed – 29 3/4" square. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Biography: Born into a poor family in Elgin, Ilinois, Petersen grew up to travel and paint with Louis Comfort Tiffany, Childe Hassam and Maurice Prendergast. She studied and later taught at the Pratt Institute and with Joaquin Sorolla in Madrid, who became her mentor. She had many sold-out one woman shows during her lifetime, wrote a book called Flower Painting, and was a Fellow at the National Academy of Design. Condition: Overall excellent condition. A couple of small spots to the background flouresce when blacklighted. [See more photos →]

Rare and relatively early Tennessee needlework sampler, silk on linen, signed Margaret D. Robinson, “Aprile th 14″ (sic), 1827. Wide floral border enclosing three upper case alphabets rendered in four-sided stitch, eyelet stitch, and cross stitch plus a lower case alphabet in cross stitch, a row of numbers and 9 geometric dividing bands. Later molded oak frame. This sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey as part of the Green and Pink Group of samplers made in the area of Sumner, Smith, DeKalb, and Wilson Counties in Middle Tennessee. Provenance: The consignor purchased the sampler at the estate sale of Dorothy Wilson Robinson Clark on May 31, 1986 in McMinnville, Warren Co., TN. The sampler descended in the family of Dorothy’s first husband, Alton Robinson (born in DeKalb County). A copy of the full TSS report and genealogical information will be made available to the winning bidder. 15 -1/2″ x 17-1/4″ sight, 18″ x 20” framed. Condition: Sampler is stitched (not glued) to cardboard backing. Overall good condition with general fading and discoloration, water stain in lower right hand corner. No holes but a small possible area of very early repair on the eyelet alphabet [See more photos →]

Portrait of first American President George Washington, after Gilbert Stuart (unsigned). Oil on Canvas painting with a molded giltwood frame (new). 28" x 24" sight, 35" x 30" framed. American, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Water stain to back, inpainting below mouth and 1 spot on forehead, overall craquelure, cleaned. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Chinese jade buckle with carved dragon motifs. 2″H x 4-1/2″W. 2ND ITEM: Chinese white jade bi disk, incised c-scroll decorations en recto, circles en verso. 2-3/8″ diameter. Provenance both items: Private Nashville, TN collection; acquired by consignor’s father during his military service in Asia. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Some wear and scratches. 2ND ITEM: Scattered tiny edge chips. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee, Sullivan County cherry pie safe, poplar secondary. Two dovetailed drawers over two doors with two large punched tin panels in each door and punched tins in side panels, ending in simple turned feet. The punch tin design is a variant of the fylfot within a circle. 53" H x 46 1/4" W x 20" D. Provenance: Descended from the Netherland Family, Gunnings Community, Blountville, TN. Condition: Refinished with minor scratches to surface. Drawers missing the orginal lock but the lower door retains the original lock. [See more photos →]

Robert Motherwell (American, 1915 – 1991), The Razor's Edge, 1985 (W.A.C. 362), aquatint and etching in brown and black on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 10/36, (total edition includes 8 artist's proofs). Linen mat, giltwood molded frame. Provenance: Collection of Christine and Clarence Holt, Nashville, Tennessee. 15-1/2" x 19-1/2" plate size, 17-1/2 x 21" sight, 25-1/2" x 19" framed. Condition: Excellent condition. Frame with a few minor abrasions and light smudge to mat. [See more photos →]

Southwest Virginia or East Tennessee green painted pie safe, walnut, yellow pine, and poplar, two drawers over two doors, tins with chain wreath and "polk berry" punched designs, resting on turned Sheraton feet. H 50" x W 53 1/2" x D 17 3/4." Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, Tn. Condition: Overall very good condition. The walnut primary surface was likely painted in the late 19th or early 20th century. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain cinnabar-style enameled altar garniture set, 5 pieces, including a tripod ding form censer (9" H) with curved upright handles, two gu form beaker vases (9 1/4" H) and two bell footed candlesticks (9" H). All pieces with a molded geometric red glaze, simulating carved cinnabar. Lacquer, and gilt highlights with robin's egg blue interior. Gilt Ch'ien Lung seal mark on exterior of all pieces. Early 20th century. Condition: All pieces excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Edgar Tafur (Latin America/Ohio, b. 1929) hammered hollow bronze sculpture composed of geometric shapes, signed on top. 34-1/2" H x 45" W x 19"D. Note: Architect and sculptor Edgar Tafur is best known for his public installations of monumental size in both steel and bronze. Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Gordon Hammond Smith (Canadian, 1937 – ) welded bronze sculpture from the Nuclear Series (1961-64), one of a total of 43 pieces in this series. 30" H x 20" W x 20" D. Biography (Courtesy of Gord Smith website): Gord Smith was born in Montreal on October 8, 1937. He studied Architecture and Engineering at Sir George Williams University, and went on to work with the architectural firm of Lawson Betts and Cash in Montreal. In 1967, he was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA). He taught at the University of Victoria and McMaster University. Smith designed the entrance gate for Expo '67, Montreal, and his works are represented in numerous collections including the National Gallery of Canada and the Montreal Museum of Fine Art. (Craig Scott Gallery) Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: Overall very good condition, some expected wear. [See more photos →]

Large oil on canvas coastal seascape, manner of Alfred Thompson Bricher (American, 1837-1908). Unsigned. Housed in a giltwood and composition frame with fluted cove molding and acanthus corner decoration. Sight – 23 1/4" H x 41" W. Framed – 31" H x 49 1/4" W. Circa 1890. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Small repaired tear at right edge, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Late Classical table with figured black marble top resting on a mahogany veneered base of two square balasters on scroll feet, possibly Baltimore. 28 3/4" H x 50'" W x 21" D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: In very good condition with minor chip to and some rased cracks in veneer. [See more photos →]

Andrew Jackson and Thomas Hart Benton signed document from War of 1812. The document is an order authorizing the deputy quartermaster to make payment on "the (name illegible) account, Nashville, May 3, 1813," signed "Andrew Jackson". The document also notes receipt of the requested amount on May 6, 1813, and is signed "Thomas H. Fletcher" and "Thomas Hart Benton". This document relates to the abortive Natchez expedition of the Tennessee Militia. Governor Blount issued orders for the expedition to the Mississippi Territory in November 1812 under the leadership of Major Jackson. Jackson's troops arrived in Natchez in February 1813, only to be told by Secretary of War John Armstrong that their services were no longer needed. The force returned to Tennessee in late March 1813. It was during this return march that Jackson earned the nickname "Old Hickory" by walking the entire distance so sick soldiers could ride his horse. Thomas Hart Benton served as Jackson's aide-de-camp during the War of 1812, however, only four months after this document changed hands between the two men, Benton and Jackson would be involved on opposite sides of a duel that resulted in Jackson carrying a bullet in his body for decades. Eventually, Jackson was elected President, Benton a senator, and the two put aside the incident to become powerful political allies. 5" x 7 3/4". The document is framed along with a rare engraving of Jackson, "The last likeness of Andrew Jackson painted on ivory by John Wood Dodge and engraved on steel by M.L. Danforth, May 1843." 11 5/8" x 9 1/4", sight. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, "Nashville Collects", circa 1990. Condition: tear at top, scattered discoloration. Overall framed dimensions: 25" x 16". Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall toning with some small tears along fold lines. Jackson signature clear and bold, but a tear touches the "k". There is a smudge of discoloration on the Benton signature. [See more photos →]

Red Grooms (Tennessee/New York, b. 1937), lithographed paper 3-D sculpture of New York street scene, signed lower right in red marker and numbered 13/75. Cased in clear acrylic/plexiglass. 21" x 24" (approximate). Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

64 pieces of Rosenthal porcelain dinnerware in the Medusa Pattern, Neoclassical design by Gianni Versace. Includes 12 dinner plates, 8 lunch plates, 12 cups and 12 saucers, 12 bread plates, 8 soup plates, 8 salad plates, and 1 round covered box, 64 pcs total. Late 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese porcelain bottle vase, copper red and gilt colors, with bat and cloud design and a central band of floral decoration. Copper red T'ung Chih character mark on base. 15 3/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with slight wear to gilt. [See more photos →]

Federal giltwood convex girandole mirror, the pediment with a carved eagle with ball and chain in beak atop a stack of stones; the circular mirror with an ebonized rabbet edge and molding with applied balls or spheres, flanked by two curved candlearms; the base with foliate ornamentation. 30 1/2" G x 21" W (incl. candlearms). American or English, early to mid 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Fine gilding restoration to 80% of mirror, some of the spheres are a little loose, cracking to black rabbet edge, and minor loss of silvering to original mirror. [See more photos →]

Plaster frieze, rectangular, depicting two classical figures on horseback in relief (as seen on the Western pediment of the Parthenon). Incised upper right "B 557." 42" H x 61"W. Probably early 20th century, possibly a casting by the Caproni Brothers company of Boston. Condition: Scattered chips and losses to perimeter and high relief areas and corners, some discoloration, unframed. [See more photos →]

E. O. Jones (American, early 20th century) watercolor of African American girl with blue dress holding homemade rag doll. Signed and dated lower right, "E. O. Jones, 1901." Later frame. Sight – 13 1/4" H x 8 7/8" W. Framed 16 1/3" H x 11 3/4" W. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Light acid burn from earlier framing, small chip in top left corner. [See more photos →]

19th century Hudson River School landscape painting, attributed to Thomas Chambers (London, New York, Boston 1808-1866). Forested bluff in the foreground with a figure overlooking the Hudson River with island and sailboats. The painting could possibly be depicting West Point from the south. Unsigned. Later giltwood and ebonized frame. 23" x 31" canvas, 28" x 36" framed. American, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good condition, black light reveals some over-painting, recently cleaned and relined. [See more photos →]

Gorham King George pattern sterling silver flatware, 62 pcs + 1 misc.: 8 knives w/ new French blades, 8 dinner forks, 5 salad forks, 2 dessert forks, 5 place spoons, 11 teaspoons, 8 cream soup spoons, 4 iced tea spoons, 7 butter spreaders w/ flat handles + 1 butter spreader of similar pattern, 4 serving spoons. 5-3/4" – 8-5/8" L. Most monogrammed in script "MCW" en verso. (63 pieces total) 80.14 total oz troy of weighable silver (excludes knives). Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some spoons with minor dents. [See more photos →]

75 piece set of Towle sterling silver flatware, Old Master pattern, including 10 modern hollow dinner knives (8-3/4" L), 8 bread & butter knives( 6-3/8" L), 10 dinner forks (7-1/8" L), 12 salad forks (6-3/8" L), 7 cocktail forks (5-3/4" L), 10 teaspoons (5-7/8" L), 8 soup spoons (6-1/2" L) , 8 iced teaspoons (8" L), 1 sugar spoon (5-3/4" L), 1 master butter (6-3/4" L), 1 serving spoon (8-1/2" L), 1 pierced serving spoon (8-1/2" L), 1 cold meat fork (8-1/2" L), 1 cake server (10-1/4" L), 1 salad serving set (fork and pierced spoon, 9-3/4" L) and 1 large scalloped serving spoon (9-3/4" L). 72.41 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Excellent condition, not mongrammed. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bottle vase decorated with large five-toed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom and a large multi-colored pheasant. Blue six character Kuang Hsu Mark on underside. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with slight wear to gilt rim, slight abrasion to body. [See more photos →]

Oil painting by Linda Anderson (Clarksville, Georgia, 1941-), depicting a large family serving each other at an outdoor picnic, with house and cows in the background. Silver gilt and black wooden frame. Signed lower right, "Linda Anderson July 23, 1992". Sight 18 3/8" H x 23 1/2" W, Framed 22 1/2" x 27 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lalique Bacchantes Vase, signed, deeply molded with a frieze of nude figures. 9 3/4" H x7 1/2" Dia., French, 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition with no visible cracks or chips. Retains original box. [See more photos →]

87 piece set of Frank M. Whiting sterling silver flatware, Kings Court or Neapolitan pattern, circa 1895. Includes 8 knives (9" L), 8 butter knives (5-3/4" L), 8 dinner forks (7" L), 8 salad forks (6-1/2" L), 8 cocktail forks (6" L), 7 iced tea spoons (8-1/4" L), 4 tablespoons (7-1/8" L), 9 teaspoons (6" L), 8 soup spoons (6-1/4" L), 8 salt spoons ( 2-3/4" L) 8 5 o'clock spoons (4-1/8" L), and 3 serving spoons (8-1/8" L). 82.65 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Very good condition, monogrammed "F". [See more photos →]

Large pitcher stamped I. Thomas. (Isaac Thomas, working around the area of Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky from approximately 1834-1876) Two gallon capacity marked with encircled two stamp. 13 1/4" H. Condition: Survives in excellent condition. There is a shallow old base flake. [See more photos →]

Small East Tennessee stoneware pottery preserving jar with channeled rim to hold lid and sine wave incising around the upper shoulder. Associated old iron lid with painted green finial is a close fit and may have originally served as the lid for this piece. Mort family pottery of Jefferson Co., TN. 10" H (w/out lid). 11 3/8" H (w/ lid). Third quarter of the 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, shallow chip to rim edge. Iron lid likely not original. [See more photos →]

Cheval mirror in the French taste, highly figured mahogany with flat cornice over a crest with applied gilt bronze swan decoration, finely cast ormolu mounted columns, tilting rectangular looking glass, curule form base. Back of mirror covered with pleated silk (possibly not original). French polished. 72 1/2"H x 38 1/2" W x 24" D. American, circa 1830. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., purchased from American Classical II, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Scattered areas of veneer loss to frame, some prior repairs, wear to ormolu, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Late Empire or Charles X patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra, each with five branches issuing from cornucopia, held by putti atop circular siecle decorated with burnishing and flower designs, on stepped square bases. The candle arms are modelled as maidens in the mouths of sea monsters or giant fish, the drip pans are decorated with flowers. 27 3/4"H x 10 1/2" W. French, circa 1815. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr. of Nashville, Tenn. Published in Art and Antiques Magazine, Jan. 1999 article on LaGrone home. Purchased from Gavin Douglas Antique Clocks and Objects, London, 1998. Condition: One arm unattached and bent with a broken screw. Some wear but retaining the original mercury gilt ormolu and patination, a couple of replaced threads and nuts. [See more photos →]

Set of six (6) Williamson County, Tennessee coin silver spoons, marked E.B. Cayce (Eldred B. Cayce, working Franklin, TN 1852-1898). Rounded fiddle tipt handles, monogrammed "Mc. E". Each measures 6 1/4" L. 5.205 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition with a few minor spots of discoloration and scratches. [See more photos →]

Large East Tennessee stoneware storage jar with two waves of sine incising on upper shoulder. Unusual domed shape large lug handles. Mort family pottery of Jefferson Co., TN. 16 3/8" H. Third quarter of the 19th century. Condition: Stabilized crack around base with some slight chips to rim and one chip to base. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese export armorial style porcelain lidded urns with pistol grip handles and square bases, hand-painted ornamentation of blue flowers and garlands and gilded handles and finial; the center on front and back contain a painted bald eagle in the cartouche with the latin motto "Eplu-ibus Unum." Each are marked on the bottom with Chinese marks. 16"h (with finial). Probably 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition with no crazing or cracks, some gilding worn away on handles and finial, both urns appear to have been glued to the stem of the urn right above the pedestal. [See more photos →]

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956, American / German) woodcut, "Church with Six Stars",1928. No. 2807, Impression 3/3. On oatmeal tan carbon copy paper. Pencil signed. Sight – 4 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W, Framed – 13" H x 13" W. Provenance: Lynnville, TN estate, purchased from Benjamin Galleries, Chicago (gallery label en verso). Note: Feininger, an important contributor to the Cubist and Expressionist schools of art, was born in New York in 1871 and at age 16 moved to Germany. There, he was the Master Artist of the print making shop at the Bauhaus school in Weimar and later at Dessau, until it was closed by the Nazis in 1933. The rise of the Nazi party prompted Feininger to return to the U.S. with his family in 1936. He was also a member of the Blue Four group of expressionists, which included Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Carved, painted and giltwood eagle with spread wings, gilded cocked head and upper wings, its feet clutching a painted spear with gilt carved feathers and tip, supporting a length of decorative gold fabric. 84" x 22". Probably French, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Purchased from O.F. Wilson Ltd., Grosvenor House Antiques Fair 1998. Published in Art and Antiques January 1999 article on LaGrone home, p. 84. Condition: Chips and separations to bottoms of claws, some of original gilding re-burnished with some new gold leaf added, dark green paint on body and spear retouched. [See more photos →]

John Cox (American, b. 1947) oil on canvas, Southwestern mountain landscape. Signed lower right. Contemporary giltwood frame. 11 3/8" H x 15 1/2" W canvas, 19" H x 22 5/8" W framed. Late 20th c. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent. [See more photos →]

Framed German rectangular porcelain plaque depicting young woman adorned with flowers. Signed lower right "Wagner". Titled en verso "Spring Flower" and numbered "107". Marked en verso with impressed maker's mark and "107". Housed in elaborate carved gilt rococo frame. Sight – 5 9/16" H x 3 5/8" W. Framed 13 5/8" H x 11 6/8" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some slight chips to frame. [See more photos →]

Confederate seal medallion, silver plate on copper, 4" diameter. Central image of General Washington on horseback, encircled by a ring of crops important to the South and an outside ring: THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / 22 FEBRUARY 1862 / DEO VINDICE. Retains original leather and silk case. Note: The original Great Seal of the Confederacy was designed and engraved in London, but did not reach the Confederacy until 1864, shortly before the evacuation of Richmond. The seal escaped capture by Federal authorities and fell into the hands of Colonel John T. Pickett, who had a number of copies of the seal made in copper, silver and gold plate. The original remained hidden until 1912 when it was purchased by citizens of Richmond, Virginia. It was loaned to the Museum of the Confederacy in 1915 and formally presented to the museum in 1943. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Considerable wear to copper plating. Housed in an acrylic case/frame, original case retained but has extensive wear to exterior. [See more photos →]

Oval watercolor on paper portrait of a mid-19th century gentleman, possibly a painted photograph. Subject is identified by label on back as " John Sevier, grandfather of Mrs. __ LaMalta." John Sevier (1815-1867) was the son of Dr. Samuel Sevier, and the grandson of Tennessee's first governor, John Sevier. He is listed in the 1860 census as a 50 year old merchant living in Memphis. En verso is a faint photographic image of another man with moustache and an impressed mark reading "Compliments of Webster's Gallery, __ville Ky," and a pencil inscription "Mrs. Sevier." Image 7-1/2" x 6", framed 14-1/2" x 12-1/2". Circa 1860. Condition: Removed from frame. Mat torn, backing papers deteriorated. Some small light spots on subject's coat, painted image in very good condition overall. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Miniature ding with incised geometric and scroll designs, very pale green color with some brown inclusions, 2-3/4"H. 2ND ITEM: White jade miniature vase with incised lotus leaf designs, fitted into a wooden stand. 2-3/4"H. 3RD ITEM: Miniature white jade footed bowl and cover with incised leaf designs. 1-3/16" Diameter. Together with 2 miniature carved wood stands and a 1"H x 6"W x 4"D wooden pedestal. Condition: Chip to cover of footed bowl, nick to rim of footed bowl. [See more photos →]

55 piece set of Towle Sterling Silver Flatware, El Grande pattern, including 11 dinner knives (8-3/4" L), 9 dinner forks (7-1/2" L), 9 salad forks (6-3/4" L), 8 iced tea spoons (8" L), 8 soup spoons 6-1/2" L) , 9 teaspoons (6" L), 1 sugar spoon (6" L). 76.345 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Excellent condition, not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Native American weaving, Navajo style, woven in red, orange, blue tan and black. Retains Hubbell Trading Post retail tag. 20th century. 31 3/4" H x 49 1/4" W. 2ND ITEM: Small Native American weaving, possibly Navajo, with spirit line upper right and wove in mustard yellow, purple, red, black and tan, woven green & black border. 19" H x 19 3/4" W. 3RD ITEM:Cross design Navajo rug woven in red, black and tan. 32 1/2" H x 68" W(with fringe). 20th Century. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Hole to upper right corner, fraying to bottom right corner. 2ND ITEM: Hole to mid right margin. Fraying to edges. 3RD ITEM: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Madison County, Tennessee wardrobe (1845-1855) Cherry primary with poplar secondary woods in original finish. Ogee molded cornice over two long paneled doors, on bracket feet. Illustrated in "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture" by Nathan Harsh and Derita Williams, page 237, figure 227. 94 3/4" height x 55 3/4" width, 20 5/8" Depth. 19th century. Provenance: Purchased from a house in Denmark, Tennessee; Collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville. Condition: Good condition with original finish, various abrasions expected for age. [See more photos →]

Coin silver goblet with guilloche rim and footring, engraved chased strawberry and vine design with cartouche engraved "Jackson Fair". 6-5/8"H, 7.7 oz troy. Provenance: collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville; West Tennessee history. Condition: A few scratches, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Circular brass bound oak whiskey barrel with brass lettering: "The King God Bless Him," 21" H x 21" Dia, English, circa 1900. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Shrinkage and minor ware. [See more photos →]

Finely carved and stained ivory rose and vine okimono with original wooden box. A naturalistic carved rose branch with four flowers, each in different stages of bloom. Blue "Made in Japan" label fixed to one leaf. 14-1/4" L x 6" H x 7-1/2" W. Stamped box measures 10" H x 16-1/4" W x 9-1/2" D. Japanese, 20th century. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Break to sepal of first partially open bud with possible old repaired break to red portion of branch. Age crack to one leaf. [See more photos →]

Lithograph of a ballerina, study for Rehearsal of a Ballet on Stage by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Likely from Henri Riviere's portfolio "Les Dessins de Degas Reproduits en Fac-simile". The portfolio was published by Demotte in a limited edition of 250 copies, consisting of two series of 50 facsimiles each, dated 1922 and 1923. Limited Edition of 305. Blind stamp lower right, attributed to Henri Riviere. Sight: 15-1/2" H x 10-1/4" W. Matted: 20-3/4" H x 15-3/8" W. Provenance: Gift to consignor's parents from Elizabeth Sachs Weiss Jones, daughter of Paul J. Sachs. Paul Sachs was the son of Samuel Sachs and Louisa Goldman Sachs, was Harvard Associate Director of the Fogg Art Museum, and one of the founding members of The Museum of Modern Art. As a student, Sachs assembled a large and renowned collection of prints and drawings with fellow classmate Edward W. Forbes, with whom he later worked at the Fogg. Condition: Overall very good condition with one small area of foxing in the background and minor acid burn around edge of lithograph from previous matting. [See more photos →]

A Set of 6 Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Open Footed Salts, 84 standard silver, maker's mark for Nicholai Strulyev (working Moscow, circa 1883-1908), together with 6 filigree spoons having delicate plique-a-jour glass bowls. Salts measure 1"H x 1-1/2" Diam., spoons measure 1-3/4" L. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: One spoon damaged, otherwise all pieces in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Bailey & Son, Philadelphia coin silver tea or coffee service, 3 pieces including coffee pot, creamer and waste bowl, all with engraved neoclassical style swag and scroll decoration, the teapot with urn shaped finial. Teapot 13"H. Total weight: 62.94 oz troy. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville. Condition: Scattered light dents to coffeepot and creamer, coffeepot leans slightly, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Parianware sculpture bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, mounted atop a waisted circular socle and impressed on back "General Lee/ by Morris/ J& TB 399." (Probably modeled by R.J. Morris for John & Thomas Bevington, working Hanley, England 1863 to 1876). 13"H. Includes wood platform, 1"H. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition [See more photos →]

Neoclassical style gilt bronze clock, architectural flat molded cornice with a band of rosettes across the frieze, supported by Roman Corinthian columns. Round face suspended above a plinth with applied garlands. Illegible signature to face, "—-, Dijon." Time and strike movement. 23"h x 12"w x 5 7/8"d. French, circa 1890. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Exterior in good condition with some wear to gilding. Pendulum will not attach to works due to a broken suspension spring (Minor fix). Works untested. [See more photos →]

Towle "Old Master" sterling silver flatware including 4 dinner knives, 4 dinner forks, 4 salad forks, 4 cream soup spoons, 4 iced beverage spoons, 4 cocktail forks, 4 butter spreaders, 12 teaspoons, 2-pc carving set (wtd handles), 1 cold meat fork, 1 gravy ladle, 2 serving spoons, 1 pierced bon bon spoon, 1 sugar tong, 12 demitasse spoons (in separate wooden case), plus 6 Reed & Barton Francis I demitasse spoons, 1 International sterling fruit spoon, 1 International sterling sugar shell, both engraved "Ross". (Total 57.095 oz troy excluding dinner knives and carving set) plus 1 800 silver souvenir spoon (0.285 oz troy). 69 pieces total. 4-1/8" – 10" L. Condition: Very good condition with surface scratches. [See more photos →]

A fine American Classical rosewood center table, white marble dish top, well carved foliate pedestal on a gadrooned circular plinth base with 3 finely carved paw feet. 27 1/2"h x 41 1/2" dia. American, circa 1845. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Illustrated, Art & Antiques article on LaGrone home, Jan. 1999. Condition: Overall very good condition. Minor cracking in some veneer, marble top overall excellent condition with small edge chip glued. [See more photos →]

Pair of elaborately carved pine panels, each centered by an eagle on a pierced foliate scroll background. Each 40 1/4" H x 34" W. Probably Continental, 19th c. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Previously painted white and stripped, shrinkage cracks and scattered worm damage. [See more photos →]

Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1994) lithograph titled “Sunday Group”, signed in pencil lower right. Contemporary black wood frame. Sight: 8 1/4″ x 12 3/8″. Framed – 17″ H x 21 3/8″ W. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., ex-Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell. Condition: Corner crease upper right and lower left, light toning. [See more photos →]

Green jade snuff bottle, rounded form, with rose quartz cabochon stopper and ivory spoon. Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-1/4" H. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

International Sterling Flatware Set, 54 pieces, "Fontaine" pattern including, 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 teaspoons, 8 iced teaspoons, 7 cream soup spoons, 2 serving spoons, 2 sugar shells, 1 ladle, 1 serving fork, and 1 master butter spreader. 63.62 weighable troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition, not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Silver and enamel cigarette or card case depicting a partially nude lady sitting on a gilded stool and putting on her stockings. Textured white background with blue border. Impressed mark "Sterling." Gilt washed interior. Circa 1920. 3-5/8" x 3-1/8". Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall excellent condition with light scratching, interior is missing one of its straps. [See more photos →]

Red painted hanging box or lynching stand, divided top collapses by means of a cast iron lever. Square decoratively embossed cast iron handles, plain bracket feet. By oral history, used in the Russellville, Kentucky area by a justice of the peace/judge who traveled the area performing executions; sixteen men are said to have died on it. 11-1/2" H x 23"W x 25" D. Circa 1880. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Some wear to paint, especially on back side, couple of missing screws. [See more photos →]

Three-piece Mexican Sterling silver tea service, consisting of tea or coffee pot with ivory ferrules, creamer, and open sugar (may have originally had a lid). Each piece marked on bottom: Joyeria Real, Mexico, Sterling 925. Circa 1950. Teapot 10-1/2"H, creamer 5"H, sugar 4-1/2". Total weight 57.29 oz troy total weight. Condition: Good condition, some scattered tiny dents and persistent tarnish. [See more photos →]

Reed & Barton tea service, Town & Country pattern, 5 pieces including coffee pot (9 1/2"), tea pot (6 6/8" H), sugar (4 3/4" H), creamer (4" H) and waste bowl (2 1/2" H), together with a silverplate tray. Total Sterling weight 64.27 troy ounces. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Overall very good condition, some slight surface wear. [See more photos →]

Set of German .800 silver flatware in an early Art Deco style, 69 pieces, with hallmarks for Gebruder Koberlin (founded 1828). Set includes 11 dinner forks, 11 salad forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 teaspoons, 12 weighted dinner knives and 11 weighted bread & butter knives. Each piece with "H" monogram and .800 hallmarks. 60.240 total oz troy weighable silver. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition with overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Finely veneered mahogany sewing or work table; rectangular top with hinged drop leaves, three drawers. Mahogany secondary wood. Top drawer fitted as a writing drawer, the bottom drawer as a deep basket, all on four columnar legs, joined by a plinth base with four disc feet on brass casters. 29 1/4"h x 20 1/2"w (closed) x 18 7/8"d; American, 19th century. Note: sticker lists it as lot 302 Jan 22 1994, but no lot 302 is found in the catalog of the Kane Collection (see the labeled Charles Christian table, same sale). Condition: Excellent condition, minor losses and scratches, French polished. [See more photos →]

14K yellow and white gold diamond link bracelet, comprised of 16 hinged links, each set with a .10 ct. round brilliant diamond , H-I color, I1-I2 clarity, for a total of approximately 1.60 carats. 8" L. 30.7 grams. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Carved wood male figures, joined by chains with enclosed balls, all one piece of wood. Unsigned. 73" H x 3" W (approximate overall). Probably Southern. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good Condition with some minor wear and slight chipping on male figures hat. [See more photos →]

Wallace Princess Anne pattern sterling silver flatware, 47 pieces, including 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 iced beverage spoons, 12 teaspoons, 1 sugar spoon, 1 ladle, 1 butter knife. Marks for Wallace, pat. 1927. 41.65 oz. troy excluding knives. Plus 8 Heirloom "Heirloom" butter spreaders (6.93 oz. troy), plus 2 sterling serving spoons (3.4 oz troy), plus sterling carving set , 2 sterling cake servers, 1 sterling cheese server, all with weighted handles. 62 total pieces in lot. Condition: Very good condition with surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas bust length portrait of a gentleman with powdered hair wearing military dress. The uniform appears to be American, Revolutionary War era. Unsigned, probably early 19th century. Molded frame with beaded edge pattern. 29-3/4" H x 24-1/2' W canvas; 33-3/4' H x 28-1/2' W framed. Brass label identifies sitter as John Parke (Jacky) Custis. Custis (1754 –1781) was a Virginia planter, the son of Martha Washington and stepson of George Washington. He served in the Virginia General Assembly and as an aide-de-camp to General Washington during the siege of Yorktown. He died of camp fever in October 1781, just after Lord Cornwallis's surrender. Provenance: estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, Tenn. Condition: Creases on four sides. Blacklighting reveals inpaintiing below left eye, below medal on uniform, below sash on uniform and minor area in background. [See more photos →]

Press or server in dark varnish finish with a gallery above two dovetailed drawers with paneled spacer between, over two doors, on turned tapered legs. Walnut with poplar secondary. Southern, possibly Georgia. First half of 19th century. 55 1/4" H x 46 1/2" W x 20 1/4" D. Provenance: The Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition. Hinges replaced and patches hinges split out. Some wear on left rear foot. One back board replaced. [See more photos →]

12 tablespoons and 12 dinner forks, bearing the French Minerva head mark indicating 1st standard (.950) silver (note: sterling is .925). Maker's mark for Edmond Bonnescoeur, working in Paris circa 1900. 24 pcs total. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville. 57.875 oz troy. Condition: Excellent [See more photos →]

Knoxville, Tennessee Weaver Brothers stoneware pottery jar, stamped "Weaver & Bro., Knoxville, Tenn." with encircled 4-gallon capacity mark. Weaver Brothers pottery, Knoxville, TN. The Weaver pottery was listed in the Knoxville business directory from 1876-1887 with David Weaver listed as the proprietor and George C. Weaver as a potter. 15-1/2" H. ("A Survey of Historic Pottery Making in Tennessee 1979", Division of Archeology, Tennessee Department of Conservation, Smith and Rogers). Provenance: Morristown, TN collector. Condition: Approx. 3-4 noticeable chips to rim with some smaller flakes. One tight hairline into rim from handle. [See more photos →]

Patriotic folk art decorated trunk with Federal Eagle on dome trunk, border of stars and red stripes, red ribbon and blue star decoration around front and sides of trunk. 13 1/2" H x 27" L x 13 7/8". Mid to late 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Considerable loss to white background paint, losses to decoration. Interior re-painted with the questionable date of 1841 inscribed. [See more photos →]

Senate gallery ticket to the impeachment hearing of President Andrew Johnson, dated April 13, 1868. Printed on yellow card stock and signed by Sergeant at Arms George Brown. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, "Nashville Collects", circa 1990. Contemporary mat and giltwood frame. 3" x 3 1/2" sight, 10" square framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Minor toning, lacks stub. [See more photos →]

Pair of Union Civil War tintypes housed in a hexagonal gutta percha case. Subjects are brothers from Jefferson County, TN from the Martin or Rimmer family. Case measures 3" H x 2 1/2" W. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) pencil signed lithograph titled, "Gateside Conversation", signed in plate and pencil signed lower right. Printed in 1946, a suite of 250, by Associated American Artists. Sight – 10 1/4" H x 14 3/8" W. Framed – 18 1/4" H x 21 7/8" W. Condition: Overall very good condition – all margins present, slight overall toning, hinge mounted lithograph. [See more photos →]

Luen Wo, Shanghai & Hung Chong Co., Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Plates, both with scalloped edge and vine and floral repousse decoration on a granulated ground. 8-7/8" diameter. Maker's marks and hallmarks en verso. Late 19th/early 20th century. 23.73 oz troy. Condition: Repousse is slightly deeper on Luen Wo plate than on the Hung Chong plate. Both plates have some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Pair of wrought and painted iron, tin and wood torchieres, manner of metalwork designer/craftsman Oscar Bach (Germany/New York, 1884-1957). Each candelabra features seven arms, all adorned with painted and gilded scroll designs, a twisted shaft, and base with geometric band and four scrolled feet. Electrified. 76-1/2″H x 28-1/2″W. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Some general wear, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Coin silver soup or punch ladle, double swell fiddle tipt handle inscribed "Annie from Mama," mark on underside of handle "Merriman" (James Merriman, working Memphis 1841-1860 and later, according to Tennessee Silversmiths by Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr., see p. 128 for similar mark). 12"L, 5 oz troy. Circa 1860. Provenance: direct descendants of first Tennessee governor John Sevier (1745-1815). Condition: Some slight minor pitting and scratching to bowl; overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008) Watercolor winter waterscape with snowy tree bank and hill in background. Signed lower right, "77 Sublett". 22" H x 29-3/4" W sight. 30-1/4" H x 37-3/4" H framed. Oak frame with linen matte. 1977. Carl Sublett studied Art History at the American Academy in Florence, Italy after World War II, and became Professor of Fine Art at the University of Tennessee. Sublett was a member of the National Academy of Design. His works are in the collections of the National Academy of Design, The Tennessee State Museum, and Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville. Condition: Excellent condition. Image has slipped in frame. [See more photos →]

Lot of 24 Waterford crystal items including seven (7) hock wine glasses, 7" H, seven (7) iced beverage glasses, 6 1/2 " H, six (6) juice glasses, 3 1/2 " H, all in Araglin pattern; two (2) Millenium toasting flutes, one (1) large footed crystal bowl, 10 " D x 5 1/2" H and one (1) urn-shaped vase, 8" H; all marked Waterford. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: All items excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large patriotic hand stitched quilt or wall hanging with Union shield. Quilt has been backed with linen, with wooden hanging strip sewn into the linen backing. 83" H x 74" W. American, first half 20th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Staining through the shield area, some fading, and minor wear to edges. [See more photos →]

Chinese portrait, reverse-painting on glass, depicting a beauty playing a flute. Hardwood frame. 27 3/4" H x 19 5/8" W (Overall). Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with some slight rubbing to upper center margin. [See more photos →]

Patinated bronze or bronze-like metal figure of Napoleon on horseback, signed X. Raphanel (French, 20th c.). Separate dark green marble plinth base with applied gilt mounts of sphinxes and a large letter N over conjoined cornucopias. 20th century. 13 1/4" H Bronze only, 17" H including the base. Condition: Small chips to marble base. Figure in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Westmoreland sterling silver flatware, Lady Hilton pattern, consisting of 11 knives, 11 forks, 12 tablespoons and 10 teaspoons. 44 total pieces. 43.31 troy ounces total weighable silver. Condition: Overall good condition with normal wear. [See more photos →]

Brass mounted Pennsylvania style full stock rifle, approximately .40 caliber, lockplate engraved with a hunting dog and the name Joseph Golcher in a banner. Striped maple stock. Brass patchbox, trigger guard, ramrod thimbles, nosecap and lock escutcheon. Later brass plaque pinned to obverse of butt stock, engraved with spread eagle holding arrows in one talon, and a large shield with "Liberty" emblazoned above it. Philadelphia style trigger. 50"L. Circa 1830. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good dark patina to stock, some pitting to lockplate, scattered wear and dents. Brass plaque inset into the stock appears to be later 19th century addition. [See more photos →]

Gorham Versailles pattern sterling silver flatware, 23 pieces: 1 sugar shell, 2 demitasse spoons,12 cocktail forks, 8 butter spreaders w/ flat handles, 4-1/4" – 6-1/8" L. No monogram. 18.095 oz troy. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Large 19th century lithograph portrait of George Washington, contemporary frame with stars in corners. Sight- 20 1/2" H x 16" W. Framed- 25 5/8" x 23 1/4" W. 2ND ITEM: Lithograph of George Washington after the painting by Gilbert Stuart, unsigned. Giltwood frame with later gold paint applied. 23-1/2" x 18-1/2" sight, 28 1/4" x 23 3/8" framed. Probably late 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Overall very good condition some minor toning and foxing. 2ND ITEM:Overall very good condition, some abrasions, losses to gilt frame. [See more photos →]

Sheraton mahogany butler's sideboard or desk with white pine and poplar secondary. Two dovetailed drawers over a fitted fall front desk above three drawers flanked by doors with applied turned and roped pilasters, all resting on turned feet. Overall very good condition, refinished. 45 1/4" H x 19 3/4" D x 49" W. American, Early 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, refinished. [See more photos →]

Lot of 8 TN Coin Silver Items. 1ST ITEM: Lot of 7 Tennessee coin silver forks, marked "F. H. Clark and Co./ Memphis" (Frederick Harvey Clarke Co, working Memphis 1841-1866), with fiddle thread and shell handles and monogrammed in script "Miclile". 6 3/4" L. 9.235 troy ounces. 2ND ITEM: Kentucky coin silver spoon marked "Wm. Kendrick" (William Kendrick, Louisville, Kentucky, working 1831-1880), with upturned fiddle handle and pointed fin, monogrammed in script "Hattie". 5 3/4" L. .520 troy ounces. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Overall general wear, rounding to fork tips. 2ND ITEM: Overall general wear, dent to handle. [See more photos →]

Grouping $5 Virginia Treasury notes dated Mar. 13, 1862 from Richmond. Tan with green and black letter, numbers and shading featuring vignettes of a gladiator and State Auditor Jonathan Bennett with the reverse side being blank. 3" H x 7 1/2" W. Condition: All excellent to fine condition with two notes having spotting and one note with brown paper residual on the back. [See more photos →]

Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008), watercolor landscape with trees, industrial buildings and highway. Signed lower right, "81 Sublett". 22" H x 29-3/4" W sight, 30-1/4" H x 37-1/8" W framed. Burlwood frame with linen matte. 1981. Carl Sublett studied Art History at the American Academy in Florence, Italy after World War II, and became Professor of Fine Art at the University of Tennessee. Sublett was a member of the National Academy of Design. His works are in the collections of the National Academy of Design, The Tennessee State Museum, and Cheekwood Museum of Art, Nashville. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Tennessee stoneware albany slip glazed pottery saloon or whiskey jug with impressed elephant design and script reading "White elephant from Querna Clerk Saloon Tenn". 9" H. 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Tapered copper bathtub with central drain and round lip. 25" H x 27" W x 61" D. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Formerly in the collection of country singer Larry Gatlin. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor dents, scratches, and water spots. [See more photos →]

Victorian black lacquer papier mache sewing box with inlaid mother of pearl floral decoration and gilt edging. Velvet lined, fitted interior includes 8 large and 3 small mother of pearl spool covers with thread, a gold thimble with Gothic design marked "8", a mother of pearl handled sewing tool, and key. 6" H x 13" W x 11"D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: Some wear to gilt and discoloration to interior, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

7 Miriam Haskell Necklaces & 2 pair Earring. 1ST ITEM: One 5-strand brushed gold metal and blue stone choker & companion earrings, 1" H, clip-back. Maker's mark on clasp and earring backs. 2ND ITEM: One lapis-type necklace with white metal floral pendant, 16" L & companion drop earrings, 2-1/8" L, screw backs. Maker's mark on back of clasp and earring mounting. 3RD ITEM: Three different blue beaded necklaces with a combination of crystal, faux pearl and shades of blue beads, 22-1/2 – 26-1/2" L, maker's tags on clasps. 4TH ITEM: One faux ceramic floral pendant with gilt metal frame on gilt metal chain, 30" total L. Maker's mark on back of pendant. 5TH ITEM: One lapis-type necklace with alternating lozenge-shaped beads and round beads, 28" L. Maker's mark on back of floral clasp. 9 items total. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, b. 1937) lithograph of Elvis at Graceland, signed lower right and numbered lower left 53/75. Knestrick catalog #115. Mounted on linen and cased in clear acrylic / plexiglass. Sight: 44" H x 30" W, Framed: 48" H x 33 3/4" W.. approximate sight size. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Small chip to back side of plexiglass case. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold and hand-hammered sterling silver custom-made amethyst and citrine pendant necklace with linked chain. 16" L chain plus 3-3/4" L x 2" W pendant. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Ansonia porcelain mantle clock, open escapement, housed in a German Royal Bonn hand painted porcelain case. Clock face marked "Manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York, The United States of America" and the case marked "Royal Bonn, Germany" and the Royal Bonn shield mark. 12" H x 13 1/4" W x 4 3/4" D. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight wear to gilt. Not functioning but retains key. [See more photos →]

Jim Gray (American/Tennessee, 20th century) watercolor landscape depicting rural farmhouse in winter with out buildings. Artist signed lower right, "Jim Gray 70". 14-1/2" H x 21-1/4" W sight, 24" H x 30-1/2" W framed. Molded frame. 1970. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

37 pieces of Wallace sterling silver flatware, Aegean Weave pattern, including 8 dinner knives (9 1/4" L), 8 dinner forks ( 8" L), 8 salad forks (6-3/4" L) , 8 teaspoons 6-5/8" L), 1 soup spoon (6-1/2" L) , 1 master butter (7-1/8" L) , 1 pierced berry spoon (6-1/2" L), 1 lemon fork (6" L) and 1 seafood fork (6" L). 37.44 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Overall excellent condition, most pieces never used. [See more photos →]

Lalique Ganymede champagne cooler, dancing female figures in high relief, signed Lalique France on base, 9"H. French, 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition with one or two very slight nicks on the nude figures. [See more photos →]

Hand-painted Berlin plaque of Gypsy woman with water vessel on shoulder, housed in a gilt carved Rococo style frame. Signed on the back "Amalfi nach F. Tallis" with a red "Made in Germany" stamp and "F.B." penciled initials. Artist signed lower right "Brudil". Sight – 7 1/4" H x 4 7/8" W. Framed – 14 3/4" H x 11" W. Late 19th-Early 20th century. Condition: Overall cracklure, gilt frame with break to top right foliate carving and right side with old repaired breaks. "Made in Germany" stamp obscured by black residue on frame. [See more photos →]

Russian enameled silver bowl, 84 standard silver, maker's mark for Nicholai Strulyev (working Moscow, circa 1883-1908), assayer's mark for Aleksandr Alekjewitsch Smirnov, Moscow, 1892. 3-3/4" diam. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition (minor scratches). [See more photos →]

Lot of 40 Beleek porcelain items. 1ST GROUP: Six 6 shamrock and basket weave items including 1 plate, 11" D, 2 jelly compotes, lidded sugar bowl and creamer, Christmas ornament, 2ND GROUP: Three ( 3 ) shamrock and shell items, creamer and 2 bowls, 3RD GROUP: Shamrock barrel pot and vase, 4TH GROUP: Creamer, 3 1/2 " H, and sugar bowl, with 4th mark, shamrock and basket weave decoration. 5TH GROUP: 2 cylindrical vases, 4 3/4" H. 6TH GROUP: Lot of 17 Beleek items, yellow highlights. 7TH GROUP: 2 Beleek items, 1 small cream pitcher & 1 dog figurine. 8TH GROUP: 5 Beleek commemorative plates, 9 " D: Christmas 1971 Seventh Century Cross (quantity of 2), Christmas 1976 Peace Dove and Star, Christmas 1979, Christmas 1972 Flight of the Earls, Beleek plate with holly decoration on rim. 9TH GROUP: 2 decorative Beleek items: dog figurine and small pitcher; (all Beleek items have Sixth and Seventh marks). Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: All items excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Edgar Tafur (Latin America/Ohio, b. 1929) copper sound sculpture, long geometric-topped spears on a square base. Signed on base with die stamp "E. Tafur". 60"H x 14" square. Note: Architect and sculptor Edgar Tafur is best known for his public installations of monumental size in both steel and bronze. Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: One spear detached but retained. [See more photos →]

8 Miriam Haskell Jewelry Items. 1ST ITEM: Coordinating 2-piece set with red and crystal beads including necklace (28-1/2" L) and a pair of earrings with screw backs. Maker's mark on both. 2ND ITEM: pendant necklace with carved rose crystal and rhinestone pendant (2-1/2") on a silver metal chain (17-1/2" L). Maker's mark on back of pendant. 3RD ITEM: Green beaded necklace with fluted and lozenge-shaped beads (30-1/2" L), maker's mark on clasp. 4TH ITEM: Coordinating set of Christmas poinsettia brooch (2-5/8" W) and clip-back earrings (1-1/8" H). Maker's mark on back of each. 5TH ITEM: Red amber-type beaded necklace, (29-1/2' L), maker's mark on back of clasp. 6TH ITEM: Grey faux freshwater pearl bracelet (7-1/2" L), with maker's hang tag. Condition: All items in very good condition with some wear to metal. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas half length portrait with brass label titled, "Lady Campbell-Reign of King George III", unsigned. Subject is dressed in white with head scarf and brown sash, with a red drape in the background. Giltwood and composition molded frame. 24-1/2" H x 20-3/4" W canvas, 34-1/2" H x 30-1/2" W framed. English, 1st quarter 19th century. Provenance: estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, Tenn. Condition: Some cracquelure on face and neck. Blacklighting reveals scattered evidence of restoration in bodice, above right collar and along lower left edge of canvas. Chip to rondel in center frame. [See more photos →]

Framed aquatint depicting Iroquois, first American Thoroughbred to win the Epsom Derby (England) in 1881, Property of Mr. P. Lorillard, after the painting by E. Gilbert, published 1881 by G.P. McQueen, Steifbold & Co. Berlin. Framed in later beaded giltwood frame. 18 1/2" x 21" Sight, 29" H x 31 1/4" W Framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Note: Sired by Learnington and bred in Pennsylvania, Iroquois was one of the most important race horses of the late 19th century. In addition to his victory at the Epsom Derby, Iroquois won 7 other major British races including the St. Leger Stakes. After developing medical problems, Iroquois returned to the U.S. and rarely raced. In 1886, he was purchased by Gen. William Hicks Jackson, owner of Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, TN, and put out to stud. Iroquois won the Leading Sire of North America Award in 1892 and died in 1899 at the age of 22. Condition: Light toning. [See more photos →]

Stamped Ohio cherry two drawer stand, poplar secondary. Pegged top with figured, scratch beaded and dovetailed drawers, fronts, with replaced glass knobs, resting on ring and rope turned legs and ball feet. Stamped on inside top drawer "Harry Benedict, Marion, Ohio" 28 7/8" H x 19 1/2" W x 17 3/8" D. 2nd Qtr. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, refinished. [See more photos →]

11 Snuff Boxes of various forms, mostly hinged, including horn, inlaid mother-of-pearl, burlwood, and black lacquered. Ranging in size from 2" – 3-1/8" W. 19th-early 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with various areas of wear. [See more photos →]

Pair of large Satsuma millefiori mantle vases, 1000 flowers decoration. Both bases with gilt two-character mark in rectangle on red. Both 12 1/2" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two 14K and gold coin rings. 1ST ITEM: Liberty 1911 Indian $2 1/2 gold coin set in a 14K mounting with 35 round brilliant milee diamonds channel set in a 14K openwork band. Size 6-3/4. 2ND ITEM: 1/10 ounce gold Krugerand coin, dated 1981, set in 14K gold band. Size 8.5. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Diminutive mahogany collector's cabinet. Molded rectangular top over a paneled door, opening to reveal 12 shallow drawers with wooden knobs. Molded plinth base, chamfered paneled back and plain sides. 15"H x 16" W x 9-1/2"D. American or English, late 19th century. Condition: Lacking lock and key, 3 knobs missing, some replaced hinge screws, scattered light scratches and stains to top. [See more photos →]

Nautical ship portrait, reverse painting on glass. Ship flies the Netherlands and U.S. flags. Later burlwood frame. Sight – 10" H x 13 7/8" W. Framed – 12" H x 16" W.. Circa 1890. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good [See more photos →]

Elaborate Spencerian penwork memorial drawing, "Sacred to the memory of the illustrious George Washington/Columbia's Great and Successful Son/Honored be his name." Pen and paper, unsigned. Contemporary archival framing with linen mat and giltwood frame, 17" x 22" sight, 25" x 30" framed. Early 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good restored condition: edge creases and stain restoration to upper right corner, stains or losses lower right, toning. [See more photos →]

Panoramic Tennessee landscape watercolor painting by Lloyd Freeman (California/Tennessee, 1874 – 1930) depicting a meadow scene with trees in the foreground and grazing cows in the background, most likely East Tennessee. Pencil signed lower left and housed in gilt wooden frame. Lloyd Freeman was the nephew of well known Knoxville artist Lloyd Branson (1853–1925). Sight – 9-1/2" H x 17" W. Framed – 15-5/8" H x 23-3/8" W. Provenance: Descended through the Knoxville family of Nell Thompson Denton and Fred G. Denton, Sr. who lived at 1970 Branson Ave. in Knoxville from 1918 to about 1950. Another family member, Barbara Thompson Kizer, also lived on Branson Ave. and was also a painter. It is believed that the original owners might have acquired the painting through her association with Lloyd Branson and Lloyd Freeman. Condition: Watercolor is in overall very good condition with some slight abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Manuscript grant of arms, document with hand colored insignia and calligraphy granting the use of arms to William Phillip Park, signed Walter Aston Blount and Albert Woods, accompanied by two brass medals, dated 1875. 27-1/2" x 20". 2ND ITEM: Decorative box or case (empty) with Victoria Regina insignia. Transcribed Latin the motto translated into English reads "I Commit Myself to Providence". 22"l x 2 1/4"h x 6"d. Both items English, late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Unframed, medals detached. 2ND ITEM: some wear. [See more photos →]

Southern walnut and yellow pine corner cupboard. Angled cornice molding above two paneled doors, with medial drawer above two lower paneled doors. Slightly tapered feet. 83 1/2" H x 42" W x 20" D. Mid 19th century. Condition: The piece has been heavily refinished, some minor patches, and the hinges have been replaced. [See more photos →]

Sheraton cherry two drawer stand with poplar secondary wood and turned legs. Dovetailed drawers, and scored stiles and drawer surrounds. 28 1/4" H x 22 5/8" W x 18" D. Middle Tennessee, early 19th century. Condition: Replaced wooden pulls in original holes, repair to the right front stile, refinished. [See more photos →]

34 star American National Flag, cotton with whipped eyelet grommets and machine stitched stripes, hand-sewn cutaway stars on back. Dated 1860. Approximate size: 92"H x 136"W. Possibly Civil War era. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Scattered stains, repair to canton, otherwise good condition. [See more photos →]

Scrimshaw whale's tooth with carved design of Lady Liberty holding a flag and shield, obverse with anchor with two American flags crossed in the background and a star at the top . American, probably early 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Chips to base, 1 1/4" crack. [See more photos →]

Figured cherry late Sheraton chest of drawers with poplar secondary wood, signed "KFY," full pilasters, turned feet, dovetailed drawers. Probably Middle Tennessee. 46 1/4" H x 43 1/4" W x 21 1/2" D. Circa 1840. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Refinished. Pieced feet, wooden pulls are older replacements, drawer runners replaced. [See more photos →]

Towle Sterling Silver Flatware, 32 total pieces, Fontana pattern, including 4 dinner knives, 4 teaspoons, 4 cream soup spoons, 6 iced tea spoons, 4 salad forks, 4 dinner forks, 1 meat fork, 1 cake server, 1 master butter, 1 sugar shell, 1 serving spoon and 1 strawberry server. 33.46 weighable troy ounces. Condition: Excellent condition with expected surface scratches. [See more photos →]

12 cups, 12 saucers, and 8 plates (9 inches diameter), Winterthur Reproductions of Society of the Cincinnati porcelain dinnerware used by President George Washington, made by Mottahedeh. Late 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Mahogany stick barometer, rounded top with angled bone or ivory plates marked I.M. Bryson, 60 Prince's Street, Edinburgh. Concealed tube, inset thermometer and rondel at base both working with original mercury. 35" H x 4" W. Scotland, circa 1830. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Not checked for functionality. Case in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold band with alternating diamonds and sapphires consisting of ten 4 x 3 mm oval sapphires of open blue color, weighing approximately .18 ct each, bar set in the band with seven .04 ct. round brilliant diamonds, also bar set and of VS2 clarity and G/H color. Ring size 6 1/4. Maker's hallmark "Spark" on inside of band. 7.7 grams. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver Mint Julep cups or beakers, 6 made by S. Kirk & Son and monogrammed "AWL". The other 2 cups, very similar in size and style, are made by International Silver Co. Kirk cups – 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" dia. International cups 3 1/4" h. American, 20th century. 23.93 oz troy total. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition, a couple of minor dents. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Coin silver footed mug with C scroll handle and gilt-washed interior, early hallmarks for Gorham, "Coin," inscription on front reading "Wilder Sevier from his bro. Edward Wilder 1857". 4"H, 4.62 oz troy. 2ND ITEM: Silverplated oval tray with engraved foliate scroll and circle decoration and beaded border, inscribed "John Sevier to his Daughter Annie 1862" on front, marked on back with Newark NJ retailer's mark. 16"W x 12-1/2 D. Circa 1862. 3RD ITEM: Silverplated water pitcher with beaded top and lower edges, vine form handle, and elaborate repousse grape and vine decoration to the body with center cartouche engraved "John Sevier to his daughter Annie 1862". 13"H. Retailer mark for Waters & Thorp (New York), circa 1862. Provenance: direct descendants of first Tennessee governor John Sevier. Annie Sevier, daughter of Gov. Sevier's grandson John Sevier, was married during the Civil War and these are believed to have been engagement or wedding presents. Condition: Cup: few small dents near base, overall good condition. Tray: moderate wear to beaded edge, light wear to center. [See more photos →]

Coin silver mug, beaded upper and lower rim with c scroll handle, marked F. H. Clark & Co. (working Memphis, Tennessee 1841-1866) and G and Co., engraved on front Lucy Herndon Mickle. 4"H, 2.795 oz troy. Provenance: collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville; West Tennessee history. Condition: Denting around lower edge. [See more photos →]

Drop-leaf walnut Sheraton work table, diminutive form. Single dovetailed drawer with wooden pull and turned legs. 28-1/2" H x 35-1/2" W (with leaves) x 17-1/4" D. Sweetwater, Tennessee, mid 19th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector.
Condition: Very good condition, old refinish. [See more photos →]

Folk art painted sheet tin weathervane of a Native American with drawn bow and arrow. Later stand. 21"x 20 1/4". Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: The piece is heavily oxidized with roughly 20% of original paint remaining visible. The supports appear to be original but they have been re-soldered. Overall sheet tin remains in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of six (6) graduated baskets consist of split oak with blue ribbon handle, rim, and bisected lobes. All baskets signed "Abraham Lincoln Logsdon, 3618 Dale Hopkinsville, KY 1983." Largest Basket: 7 1/2" H x 8" W x 9 1/2" D. Smallest 4 3/4" H x 6" W x 5" D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Japanese gold lacquered four-compartment inro, decorated with a potted chrysanthemum on one side and a falcon perched on a branch on the other, together with a wooden ojime bead and carved ivory netsuke in the form of a vined gourd. Inro measures 3 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W. Meiji period. Condition: All very good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Classical period silverplated coffee urn with sphinx finial, supported by four column legs topped with lion's heads, atop a pedestal adorned with another sphinx figure, and situated on four ball feet. Illegibly marked. 16 3/4"H (including finial) x 14" W x 12" D (including spout). Probably English, circa 1860. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition for its age, possibly re-plated. [See more photos →]

Pair of wrought iron garden gates with spiked tops, scroll work frieze, and diamond cross hatched base. 56" H x 61" total W. Each gate with hinge measures 30 1/2" W. 19th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection, found in Russellville, KY. Condition: Original latch missing, expected oxidation, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

James Albert Caulfield III (Michigan/Tennessee, 1946 – 2010) grouping of two watercolors and print. 1ST ITEM: Print with gauche and other highlights of Kay's Ice Cream Sign and marquee. Signed in the print and dated 1994. This print was a study for the watercolor for the 2nd item in this lot. 17" H x 12i" W. 2ND ITEM: Watercolor of Kay's Ice Cream sign and marquee, signed lower right. Sight – 19 5/8" H x 14" W. Framed – 26" H x 20 1/4" W. 3RD ITEM: Watercolor of "Freezo – A Taste Thrill" sign. Signed lower right. Sight – 12 5/8" H x 9 3/8" W. 20 1/4" H x 16 1/4" W. Both Kay's Ice Cream and Freezo are indigenous to Knoxville, TN and both signs are Knoxville landmarks. Biography – James Albert Caulfield III was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived most of his early life in East Lansing until moving to Knoxville in 1985. He received formal art training at Michigan State University and Lansing Community College and worked as an illustrator and commercial artist. In both Michigan and Knoxville he chose local and regional subjects focusing on people and places, depicted in a realistic, controlled manner. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Overall very good with original dust cover. 2ND ITEM: Overall very good, scuffs to frame. 3RD ITEM: Overall very good, scuffs to frame. [See more photos →]

West Tennessee salt glazed stoneware vase, ruffled rim with applied snake chasing insect design. Possibly Craven pottery. Height 5 1/8" H. 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Overall very good condition. Old break to insect's head. [See more photos →]

2 men's Konstantino sterling silver and 18K yellow gold link bracelets. 1ST ITEM: One 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Classic collection square link bracelet. Maker's mark, 750 and 925 marks on clasp. 8-1/2" L, 2.805 oz troy. 2ND ITEM: One 14K and sterling silver Classic Collection curb-link bracelet with lobster clasp. Maker's mark, 925 on clasp. Gold mark illegible but tested 14K. 9-3/4" L. 2.28 oz troy. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Primitive Southern yellow pine and poplar mirror with Queen Anne style shaped crest. Old surface and hand forged chain hanger. Overall: 44" H x 26" W, Mirror: 25 1/2" H x 19 3/4" W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: found by the consignor in an 19th century log cabin in Byrdstown, TN, near the central Tennessee-Kentucky border. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Minor tarnishing of silver in mirror and minor scratching to frame. [See more photos →]

Maple and cherry two drawer stand on rope legs. The top and drawer fronts are maple, the rest of exterior is cherry, with poplar secondary wood. Dovetailed drawers with old wooden pulls. 28 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W x 19 3/4" D. Southern, possibly Kentucky, circa 1840. Condition: Older refinish. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Ship's Long Pennant with stars and stripes, 13 stars on blue field with red and white stripe field. Machine stitched linen. Approximately 20 feet long by 6 1/4" H. Probably early 20th century. 2ND ITEM: Printed linen or silk flag, metal grommets, 42 stars with 5 stripes. 8'7" x 28". Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Scattered holes and tears. 2ND ITEM: Mounted by thread to top wire support. One tear to end center seam, scattered losses. [See more photos →]

Fully modeled porcelain figure of a female African hunter (or blackamoor) with lion, elephant head, basket of fruit and snake. Unmarked. 15"H. European, 19th c. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with old hairline on base underside that does not run continuous, break to the end of one basket handle. [See more photos →]

Terrestrial table globe, made in France by E.J. Arnold & Son of Leeds. 18 gores with brass half-median and ebonized turned wooden stand. 7" Diam., 14 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall toning and scattered foxing, dent to left of Sahara Desert, losses and crazing near the Arctic Circle. [See more photos →]

Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel soup or serving spoon, hallmarked 84 standard, maker's mark for Nicholai Strulyev (working Moscow, circa 1883-1908), assayer's mark for Lev Oleks (Moscow, 1890-1896). 7"L. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Minor light wear to bowl, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Sheet copper weathervane of Native American tending a fire. Original iron bracket, displayed on newer stand. 22 1/2" H x 18" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese porcelain Famille Rose saucers or low bowls, robin's egg blue ground and decorated with a bird perched on a flowering branch of wistaria and peony. Four character iron red Yung ch'ing ch'ang ch'un mark (Eternal prosperity and enduring spring). 1 3/4" H x 7 3/4" dia. Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain scholar's screen fitted in a pierced and carved hardwood stand with a central porcelain tablet decorated with a pine tree and birds in a mountain setting. 16 3/8" H x 10" W x 5 3/4" D. Republic, Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Assortment of Gorham and International sterling silver flatware, 29 pieces from the 1950s. 24.725 weighable troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

French bronze cast sculpture signed J. Moigniez, after Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) of setter with bird in it's mouth. 16-1/2" H x 28" L x 9-1/4" D. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, some minor pitting to back of setter. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Sixth plate ambrotype of a young girl wearing a hat and bloomers, standing on a chair. Brown union case (broken hinge). Note accompanying this photo identifies the girl as Ruth Sevier Wilder Collins (b. 1834), however, it may be another family member. Scattered spots around mat. 2ND ITEM: Sixth plate ambrotype of a young boy, standing on the same chair as the girl in the first photograph. Brown union case (broken hinge). Scattered spots around mat. 3RD ITEM: Quarter page ambrotype of a young woman, believed to be Annie Sevier (b. 1836), finely dressed and seated. Condition: broken union case, spots to mat and image, small interior crack at lower edge. 4TH ITEM: Quarter page ambrotype of the same young woman pictured in the previous item, probably Annie Sevier, similarly dressed and seated. Spots to mat, case intact. 5TH ITEM: Framed oval tintype (4-1/2" x 3-1/2") of a young girl in plaid dress, under glass with wood molded frame, heavily oxidized edges. 6TH ITEM: Framed smaller oval tintype of a young girl holding the back of a chair. Writing on back identifies her as Minnie at age 5 in 1861 (probably Minnie Wilder, b. 1854, only daughter of Ruth Sevier Wilder Collins and her first husband; she is not believed to have lived to adulthood). 7TH ITEM: Quarter page ambrotype of a woman in a floral dress, holding a fan, possibly Ruth Sevier Wilder Collins. Spotting and oxidation to mat and image, frame coming apart, case broken. 8TH ITEM: Quarter page ambrotype of an older woman in a bonnet holding spectacles. Top half of union case missing, significant spotting to mat and image. 9TH & 10TH ITEMS: Cabinet card, same older female subject, one framed, the other unframed and stamped "F.M. Somers/Memphis Tenn." on front and inscribed in pencil on back: "To my dear Children from their devoted mother with love – Mildred H. Sevier May 1898". Image 4" x 3". 11TH ITEM: Cabinet card featuring a print of John Sevier, first governor of TN, with his printed signature. Back of card reads McCrary Branson Photograph & Portrait Artists No. 130 Gay St. Knoxville Tenn. with later pen inscription "John Sevier 1st gov of Tn/ Sallie M. Sevier June 1889." Image size 4" x 3". 12TH ITEM: Daughters of the American Revolution certificate for Ruth Sevier La Malta Connell, dated 1951. Framed, 8" x 10". Provenance: direct descendants of Tennessee governor John Sevier. Condition: See individual descriptions. [See more photos →]

Lou Miles (American, early 20th c.) oil on canvas painting, "The Harbor New York". Harbor scene of Brooklyn Bridge with tugboat in center and skyscrapers in background. Signed lower left. Signed and dated, Nov., 1932, en verso. Molded frame with stucco type finish, likely original. 16-1/2" H x 20-1/2" W sight, 22-3/4" H x 26-3/4" W framed. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia, collection. Condition: Very good condition. Minor losses to edges on frame. One old hole repair. [See more photos →]

6 small Preisner Sterling ice cream bowls with 5 glass inserts. Each measures 3 1/4"h x 4 11/16" dia. Combined weight 27.735 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Scattered dents. Chips to edges on 3 glass inserts. [See more photos →]

Classical period triple decker clock, retains interior label reading "Patent Brass 8 day clock, Birge Case & Co., Bristol, Connecticut". Carved eagle crest over a painted and gilded wood face with steel hands, flanked by side columns. Eglomise panel decorated with a bust of George Washington over a mirrored door with ivory escutcheon. Supported on four ball feet. 37 1/2" h x 17.5"W x 5 3/4"D. American, circa 1830. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Right foot and rear foot lose, some loss of veneer, some inpainting to reverse painting on glass panel of Washington, with later weights, works not tested. [See more photos →]

Paper mache patriotic themed shield, cartouche shape with seven stars over stripes, gilt edges. 18" x 14 1/2". Probably American, circa 1900. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Large area of loss to right side center, wear, small flakes, crazing to paint, some in painting. [See more photos →]

Winter landscape with loggers by campfire and stacked logs beside a muddy lane leading through the woods. Signed lower left "H. Lasch." Attributed to Hermann Lasch (German,1861-1928). Paper label en verso in German for Galerie Karbstein Schultze, Dusse. Note: A listed artist (Benezit and Davenports), Lasch exhibited in Dusseldorf in 1890. Period giltwood and composition molded frame. 23" H x 29-1/2" W sight, 29-1/2" H x 35-5/8" W. Late 19th century. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia collection. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Benton Clark (Ohio, 1895-1964) oil on canvas, standing female nude in front of a large urn. Molded giltwood frame. Signed lower left with illegible inscription lower right (Ok Glenn G Mosher?). 24" x 15" sight, 30 1/2" x 21 1/2" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., purchased from Kenneth Probst Galleries, Chicago, 1994. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Robert Henri (New York, 1865-1929) drawing of a standing nude, estate stamp "RH", pen and ink on paper. Gallery label verso backing for Hirschl & Adler Galleries. Later giltwood cove molded frame, French. Sight 5 1/2" H x 5 1/8" W. Framed 13 5/8" H x 13 1/4" H. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., ex-Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell. Condition: Crease from paper clip right edge, hinged at top, some abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

Mid-Atlantic, probably Philadelphia, lift top sewing table, mahogany veneer over poplar secondary. Lift top opens to reveal red wash divided interior, over two cock beaded, dovetailed drawers with glass all resting on rope turned legs tipped with brass castors. Circa 1830. H 31 1/2" x W 22 1/4 x D 15 1/2." Condition: Refinished, felt top interior top board missing, age cracks to top lid veneer, replaced pulls. [See more photos →]

Framed Humphrey Lhuyd Map of Wales, "Cambriae Typus", 1578, from the famous world atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius, first published in1570. It contained two maps, one of England and one of Wales. This was the first map published of either country. This map of Wales has French text and bears the folio/map number 6C which indicates that this was from the first French edition published in 1578. Various features depicted on the map include a divider caliper in the lower left-hand corner, a cartouche, a sailing ship in Cardigan Bay, as well as a sea monster in the Irish Sea. Sight: 15-1/4" H x 20" W. Framed: 24-3/4" H x 29-3/8" W. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr.. Nashville, TN. Purchased in Great Britain in 1998 from Claymore Antiques. Letter from Claymore Antiques en verso. Condition: Overall very good condition. One small tear to lower right margin. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold serpentine bracelet, marked Tiffany & Co., 7-5/8" L. 16.1 grams. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch, with c-scroll filligree design, model # 11661753, case # 4725387. 2-3/8" to 1-3/4" diameter. 72 grams total weight including works and crystal. Condition: Does not run. Case in very good condition with a monogram. [See more photos →]

Large stoneware pottery jug stamped I. Thomas. (Isaac Thomas, working around the area of Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky from approximately 1834-1876). Four gallon capacity marked with encircled four stamp. Three incised rings on opening of jug. Pulled and extruded handle. 16-1/4" H. Provenance: Mobile, AL collector. Condition: Overall very good condition, some glaze residue to top around spout from firing. [See more photos →]

Framed lithograph, “General Lee At The Grave Of Stonewall Jackson,” published by John C. McCrae, New York, 1867. Fine later silver gilt and ebonized frame with corner blocks. 17" x 12 5/8" sight. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Some toning. [See more photos →]

Asian Ivory calling card case with lift top. Rectangular form, elaborate relief-carved decoration on all sides with Asian figures, houses, bridges and willow trees. Vacant reserve, no monogram. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. 4-1/4" x 2-1/2". Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Thirteen (13) pieces Baccarrat crystal stemware, Malmaison pattern (discontinued). Includes six (6) tumblers (7 1/2" H) and seven (7) wine glasses (6 3/8"). Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent. [See more photos →]

Large Miriam Haskell White Beaded Collar Necklace, 3 rows of graduated oval beads with 2 rows of pivoting bead clusters. Marked on white metal and flower beaded clasp. 14-1/2' L x 3" D Condition: Overall very good condition. Clasp needs small repair. [See more photos →]

Small horn trinket or snuff box with incised decoration of fox hunt scenes. Brass hinges and mounts. 3 1/8"w x 10/16"d x 1 1/4"h. Probably Asian, late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: One of the hinges is slightly loose, and the top does not completely close; otherwise good condition. [See more photos →]

2 men's sterling silver designer bracelets: King Baby & Royal Underground. 1ST ITEM: One King Baby Classic S Link bracelet with toggle clasp, marked 925 on clasp. 9" L. 2ND ITEM: One Royal Underground men's link bracelet with toggle clasp and center medallion with Middle Eastern symbol. 10-1/4" L. (7.545 oz troy total 2 items) Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Bradley & Hubbard table lamp with slag glass shade. Brass plated with colored highlights. Marked "Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co." above triple socket. Lamp measures 22" H. Shade is 18 1/2" dia. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear to painted metal, crack to one slag glass panel. [See more photos →]

Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906) lithograph, female profile with eyes closed and open mouth. Pencil signed lower right and signed lower left in print and numbered lower left "74". L'Estampe Originale blindstamp lower left margin of paper. Vincent Price Gallery label en verso. Sight – 20 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 27 3/4" H x 21" W. Provenance: Lynnville, TN estate. Condition: Overall very good condition, some abrasions to metal frame. [See more photos →]

West Tennessee armchair primary tiger maple and mixed woods secondary with shaped crestrail and cane seat. 35 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W x 21 1/4" D. 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley; West Tennessee history. Condition: The chair has had extensive restoration; pieced crestrail, end of left arm pieced, and refinished. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Tortoise Shell Page Turner, (10-5/8" L) 2ND ITEM: 2 Oval Horn Snuff Boxes (3-1/4 – 3-1/2" L) 3RD ITEM: 1 Hinged Horn Snuff Box with burlwood veneered top (3-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/4"H) 4TH ITEM: 1 Hinged Black Lacquered Wooden Box with decorative paper top (3-3/4" W x 2-1/4" D x 7/8" H) 5 items total. Condition: Overall very good condition. 1 box with minor horn beetle damage. [See more photos →]

Collection of 52 Asian Ojime beads, strung as a necklace, most carved ivory but also including cinnabar, nut, bone, stone and wood examples, a few artist signed. Included in this lot is a pink silk bag with embroidered flying crane decoration, with two carved ivory ojime beads. Early 20th century. Condition: A couple of beads broken in half. Pouch with some stains. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of Tiffany sterling silver flatware. 1ST ITEM: Two serving pieces of "Japanese" pattern, also known as "Audubon" pattern, one tablespoon and one ladle with fluted edge, 6-3/4 – 9" L. 2ND ITEM: 3-piece youth flatware set: knife, fork and spoon in "Olympian" pattern, 6 – 7" L. All marked Tiffany & Co. Sterling. 9.08 oz troy total. Condition: Excellent condition. All with faint script monograms. [See more photos →]

Framed folk art watercolor of General Andrew Jackson on paper. Jackson is depicted in military uniform a above a brightly colored residential urban setting. In contemporary gilt frame. Sight:6 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W. Framed: 15 1/2" H x 13 5/8" W. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN purchased from Robert M. Hicklin Jr., Inc. (Label on reverse) Condition: Overall very good condition. Top left corner has been folded, not examined out of contemporary frame. [See more photos →]

Grouping of TN/NC Obsolete Currency Notes, 27 pieces total, including (1) $1 North Carolina obsolete currency note dated Oct. 16, 1861, (4) 25 cent Bank of Tennessee notes dated December 1, 1861, (4) 10 cent Bank of Tennessee notes dated December 1st, 1861, (1) 5 cent Bank of Tennessee note dated December 1, 1861, (5) $5 Bank of East Tennessee notes dated January 1st, 1855, (9) $10 Bank of East Tennessee notes dated January 1st, 1855, (2) $20 Bank of East Tennessee notes dated January 1, 1853 and (1) $5 Bank of Tennessee noted dated May 1, 1854 featuring a vignette of Washington, missing left margin. Condition: Bills vary from good to fair condition with extensive wear, losses to edges, some holes/tears, a few with missing corners, old staple repair to one bill and one bill glued to old paper for stability. [See more photos →]

Collection of ivory, bone and/or celluloid sewing tools and implements, most Chinese, dating from Victorian or Edwardian era. Includes: intricately carved ivory pincushion clamp (small imperfection to side); figural ivory needlecase in the form of a tall case clock (chip to interior); figural celluloid thread holder in the form of a leg; carved ivory top to winding clamp; tape measure with mother of pearl top (crack to side); hot needle or madras decorated ivory needlebook (ribbon torn) ; hot needle or madras decorated ivory needlekeep or shaker in the form of a miniature darning egg; celluloid shuttle; pair of bird talon and ivory needleguards; bone lace bobbin with pinprick decoration "John"; carved ivory handle small knife; ivory thread reel; two carved ivory or bone punches; and 2 ivory discs for a pincushion, one with relief carved and stained decoration of two dogs in a landscape. Together with four other carved ivory pieces of unidentified function and five miniature sewing tools (2 thimbles; egg darner; egg and crochet hook by David Edwards of Scotland (miniature items are contemporary). 25 items total. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: All items in very good condition unless noted within description. [See more photos →]

Blakeman & Henderson Limoges fish set, artist signed, comprised of one (1) platter (11" H X 24 1/4" W), nine (9) dinner plates (9 1/4" dia), and one (1) sauceboat (2 1/2" H x 7 1/4" L) with underplate (6" H x 9 1/4" L), each with green ink B. & H. Limoges France seal and Limoges France mark. Condition: All items very good condition with the exception of one plate that has an edge chip. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 items: German regimental stein and flask. 1ST ITEM: Porcelain stein, Eslebe hoch das Regiment, 5 Comp. 2 bad Gren. I.No 110 Heidelberg, dated 1907-09 with list of soldier's names in unit on the backside. Pewter crowned griffin handle finial, soldier finial to lid. 11" H x 4 1/2 Dia. 2ND ITEM: Round porcelain and pewter flask, with eagle finial, front features four scenes of life in Danzig with the 36 division of the Prussian / German army. Rear lists the soldiers name and "3 batto feld art rg.t no. 36 danzig 1905-1907." 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 1 3/4" D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Both in very good condition. 2nd stein eagle finial missing one wing. [See more photos →]

3-piece French bronze mantle clock with candelabra pair. 1ST ITEM: French bronze mantle clock, 8-day time and chime, balanced, cleaned and oiled, in working condition with lion bracket handles. 20 3/4" H x 12 1/4" W x 7" D. 2ND ITEM: A pair of brass candelabras 23 3/4" H x 8 1/4" W x 7 1/2 Condition: Clock balanced, cleaned, oiled, and in working condition. Candelabras good condition. [See more photos →]

Three piece French garniture set, after Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917) comprised of three female sculptures on marble bases, the center sculpture also having a clock face. All pieces marked "Fabrication Francaise Made in Paris, France". Clock in functioning order. Clock face marked "RA". Flanking sculptures measure 15" H x 5" W x 5" D. Center sculpture measures 20 1/2" H x 12" W x 5 1/2" D. 20th century. Condition: Center sculpture with losses to object in right hand. Some minor chipping to marble bases. Losses to #8 on clock face with two age cracks. [See more photos →]

Large carved wooden mask of human face attributed to Olen Bryant (Clarksville, TN, b. 1927). 22 1/2" H x 18" W x 7" D. 20th century. No signature noted. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Powder flask. Civilian flask with Fluted design. European or American, mid to late 19th century. 7 1/2"L. 2ND ITEM: Powder flask, copper with dog and bird. Civilian flask with Hunting motif in relief. European or American, mid to late 19th century. 7" L. 3RD ITEM: Powder flask, brass with hunter decoration. Civilian Flask with Relief decoration of dog, hunter under a tree, horn, deer. European or American, late 19th century. 9" L. 4TH ITEM: Powder flask, military brass – cannon motif. Military Brass powder flask with cannon and flag motif in relief. Approximately 8"L. Circa 1870s. 5TH ITEM: Powder flask, copper military. Military copper flask with cannon and flag motif in relief. 8" approximate length. 6TH ITEM: Powder flask, copper with hunting design. Civilian flask, Dog with bird motif. Probably a pistol flask or small caliber rifle flask, 6"L. Probably mid 19th century. 7TH ITEM: Powder flask, military brass – US shield. Military Brass powder flask with U.S. military arms decoration in relief. Probably mid 19th century. 9"L. 8TH ITEM: Scrimshaw tooth, "God Bless America." Whale's tooth with carved motto "God Bless America," with eagle and shield motif, made into a flask. 4 5/8"L. Probably early 19th century with later decoration. 9TH ITEM: Powder Horn, probably 18th or 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, TN. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Wear, oxidation, minor dents. 2ND ITEM: Wear, oxidation, minor dents. 3RD ITEM: Some damage to top, overall good condition. 4TH ITEM: Wear, oxidation, minor dents. 5TH ITEM: Large dent to bottom. 6TH ITEM: Oxidation to brass top. 7TH [See more photos →]

Stephen Webster 18K yellow gold and sterling silver "London Calling" two-faced gargoyle ring with oval cabochon bloodstone set in18kt gold bezel and with garnet eyes. Designer's mark, 925 and 750 marked on shank. Size 9-3/4. .845 troy oz. Condition: Excellent condition. Minor surface scratches on shank. [See more photos →]

Set of 12 Tiffany knives in the Rat Tail pattern, marked Tiffany & Co on blade and Sterling on handle. 12 pcs., 32.055ozt total weight. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good condition. [See more photos →]

Navajo wool rug, grey, black, red and tan, zigzag and serrated design. Early 20th century. 36 1/2" H x 62" W. Condition: Staining, fading. Edges frayed. [See more photos →]

Pair of Classical highly figured mahogany veneered footstools, signed "K Hay, York". Rectangular with black poly/silk upholstered foot rests, accented with brass tacks at edge, molded exposed wood skirts on demilune feet.. H 6" x W 14" x D 10". Mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Survives in very good condition. minor chips and in veneer. Two feet on one stool are early 20th century replacments. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved ivory okimono figure of man holding a basket with fish. Artist signed on base. 10 1/4" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina with slight age crack to base. [See more photos →]

Four (4) ivory and silver jewelry items including three (3) ivory and silver bangle bracelets, interior diameter ranging from 2" to 2-1/4" and one (1) oval ivory locket with silver mounts, 1-1/2" H x 1-1/4" W. All items early 20th century. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition, locket with some shrinkage from mount. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold and 17 carat pear-shaped blue topaz and diamond pendant. The blue topaz surrounded by 20 round diamonds together weighing approximately 1 ct. of SI clarity and I-J color. The prongs have been rhodium plated. 10.2 grams total weight. Provenance: Private East TN collection. Condition: Gold tested 14K, not marked. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch with filligree and engraved star designs with center star of David. Case # 49361. Works # 5408603. 2-1/4"H to 1-1/2" diameter. 55 grams total weight including works and crystal. Condition: Does not run. Case in very good condition with monogram and inscription. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Sterling including Tiffany, 37 pieces. 1ST ITEM: One Tiffany sterling goblet, 4" H. 2ND ITEM: Two Tiffany sterling leaf small dishes. 3-1/4 x 2-1/2. 3RD ITEM: Two Tiffany sterling round dishes, 3" dia. and two S. Kirk & Son sterling round dishes, 2-3/4" dia. 4TH ITEM: Tiffany sterling youth spoon marked "Golden Rod'. 5TH ITEM: Four sterling Wallace "Aegean Weave" teaspoons. 6TH ITEM: 3 Gorham Christmas sterling snowflakes: 2 @ 1974 ( 1 w/ 23" sterling chain), 1 @ 1999. 7TH ITEM: 4 Tiffany sterling decorative page corners (1" L) and 2 Tiffany sterling round pendants (3/4" dia.) 8TH ITEM: 5 Gorham nut dishes with pierced decoration. 9TH ITEM: 1 sterling Memphis souvenir spoon with Native American imagery. 10TH ITEM: 3 sterling salts with scalloped edge and 4 misc sterling salt spoons. 11TH ITEM: Sterling cream ladle and teaspoon. 12TH ITEM: 1 nut cracker with sterling weighted handle. 2"- 5-1/4' L. 22.58 oz troy without nut cracker. Condition: Overall very good condition. Nut cracker and ladle are monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Land Grant, signed by Andrew Jackson as President. One vellum page, issued from the "City of Washington", Nov. 10, 1830, granting Isaac Commons of Wayne County, Indiana, eighty acres near Monroe, Michigan Territory. With blind- embossed paper seal in lower left corner. 16" x 9.5". Condition: Toning, folds, light soiling. President Jackson's signature is large though slightly faded, crossed by a fold. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved ivory figure of seated scholar or emperor, with elaborate carved chair holding a ru-yi, with a curved hat and resting on a circular inscribed base. 7 1/2" H x 4 1/2" D x 3 7/8" W. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with older patina. [See more photos →]

Lot of two East Tennessee Quilts. 1ST ITEM: East Tennessee pieced and applique quilt, star pattern, with cut corners. Worked in printed fabric on cream ground. Circa 1930's – 1940's. 32" x 77 1/2". 2ND ITEM: East Tennessee quilt all over pattern cloth with pinks, purples, and peach with a peach backing. 34 3/4" x 84 3/4". Circa 1930's. Provenance: Descended from the Netherland Family, Gunnings Community, Blountville, TN.940's. Condition: Both quilts very good condition, 1st item some scattered stains. [See more photos →]

Early French horse flintlock pistol, iron mounted, unmarked, large caliber. Straight thimbles. Continental, late 18th or early 19th century. 18"L. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Some replaced screws, ramrod is probably original but has been broken, chip to wood above but cap. [See more photos →]

Gregory D. Ridley, Jr. (Tennessee, 1925-2004) abstract painting, oil and metallic on board, titled en verso "Sankofa Series, Oil & Metallics". Signed and dated lower right "Greg Ridley, "98". Unframed. 11" H x 14" W. Biography: Greg Ridley, born in Smyrna, TN, was an African-American artist and teacher. He moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University, and went on to become the first person of color to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), and where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley enjoyed a long career as a teacher at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Unframed. Rubbing to corners. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Tennessee Decorative Arts Books. 1ST ITEM: "Tennessee Silversmiths", by Benjamin Hubbard Caldwell, Jr., copyright 1988, The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. 2ND ITEM: "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and Its Makers through 1850" by Derita Coleman Williams and Nathan Harsh, copyright 1988, Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Both books very good condition. [See more photos →]

Southwest Virginia cobalt decorated stoneware jar stamped "J.B. Magee" (J.B. Magee, Washington Co., VA). Cobalt decoration of two flowers each side, with cobalt over the gallon capacity "4" and the stamp. For an example of Magee pottery, refer to "Great Road Style: The Decorative Arts Legacy of Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee", Betsy K. White, University of Virginia, p. 144. 14 7/8" height. Late 19th century. Condition: Minor chips to rim with tight hairline crack to base. [See more photos →]

Meissen porcelain 16 piece coffee service, all pieces hand painted with sprigs of flowers, including coffee pot and cover (7 3/4"), sugar bowl and cover (3 3/4" H), creamer (5 1/4" H), six cups (2 1/4" H) and saucers (5 1/4" dia), and serving tray (10 7/8" W x 9" H) all with underglazed crossed swords marks to the bases. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Framed silk campaign bandana with large central American flag stating in white stripes of flag "For President Benjamin Harrison For Vice President Levi P. Morton," printed ribbon surrounding flag state idea of their platform including "Protection vs. Free Trade, Pensions for Soldiers, Aid for Free Schools." surround all central decoration is a printed blue and white star border.made by A. S. Rosenthal and Co NY and patented June 18th 1888. Modern blue and silver guild frame with silver guilt decorative stars. Harrison and Morton served as President and Vice President from 1889 to 1893. Sight: 20 3/8" H x 19 3/8" W, Framed 26 1/2" H x 25 7/8" W. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition, one minor tear in bottom right corner, and some printing flaws. [See more photos →]

English Regency rosewood and satinwood sarcophagus form tea caddy with 3 compartments including 2 hinged canisters. The exterior with lion's head masque ring handles and the base banded by brass fretwork, all resting on brass ball feet. Retains key. 7" H x 13-1/4" W x 7" D. Early 19th century. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia collection. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Interior mixing bowl is missing. [See more photos →]

Gentleman's 14K yellow gold knot dress set, 6 items, including a pair men's 14K gold knot cufflinks, double sided with a large knot in front joined by an arched bar to a smaller knot, 1" L. Marked "RBH 14K", after Tiffany, and four gold knot shirt studs marked "585" with maker's mark. (11.9 grams total wt) Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

American Sheraton mahagony chest of drawers with poplar secondary, four graduated cockbeaded and dovetailed drawers with brass pulls, applied roped pilasters and turned feet. 39 3/4" H x 20 1/2" D x 43 1/4" W. Early 19th century. Condition: Refinished, repair to veneer top, partially replaced right side panel, replaced brasses in original holes, drawer runners replaced, internal restorations. [See more photos →]

Carving depicting two cherubs with full cheeks, glass eyes. Gouge carving in back with holes to mouth indicate possible past use as a dispenser or fountain. 18" width x 6 1/2" depth. 19th century, probably European. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear for age. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 folk art carved and painted wooden plaques, signed "Righteous Ray, A Biker, Middleton, Ohio, 1956" en verso. 1ST ITEM: Plaque depicting mythological figures, 5-1/2" H x 18-1/4"W. 2ND ITEM: Plaque depicting a satyr entwined with 4 nude women with vine and floral background. 8-7/8" H x 5-3/4" W. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia, collection. Condition: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Art & Crafts style metal and colored glass wall lights. Tin sheet metal backs with scalloped, engraved and punched borders, copper tops and finials, with yellow, red and green glass shaped fronts. 22 1/4" H x 15 1/2" W x 7" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Some breaks to glass and bending to edges of back. One with extensive oxidation to metal backing and wear to one sconce. [See more photos →]

Large covered urn, bird of prey finial atop a pierced cover, two Chinese style handles, body with low relief diaper design and four panels featuring varied applied decorations of birds, butterflies, foliage and cranes, on a quadroped base with large round foot ring. 25"H. Chinese, Qing period or Japanese, Meiji Period. Condition: Some wax residue inside, losses to tips of bird wings on finial, break at ankles of bird (loose, detaches). [See more photos →]

Miscellaneous lot of collectibles. 1ST ITEM: One (1) carved ivory ink pen with 14K nib with four (4) others (5-1/8 to 6-1/8" L); 2ND ITEM: Four (4) gold-metal (1 rolled-gold) purse pencils (1-5/8 to 3-1/2" L) 3RD ITEM: One (1) small magnifying glass with tiger's eye handle (4-1/4" L) 4TH ITEM: One (1) pair French mother-of-pearl opera glasses (2-3/8" H), 5TH ITEM: Five (5) ivory sewing instruments including one parasol-shaped pin holder, 6TH ITEM: Gorham sterling silver pin cushion with pink velvet, (4-1/2" dia.) 7TH ITEM: One (1) sterling silver round frame, (3-1/2" dia.), 8TH ITEM: Tiffany private collection Imari style Limoges porcelain box, (5 x 3-1/4") and 9TH ITEM: 19th century Continental miniature portrait on ivory of lady in pink, (2-3/4" dia. image). Weight of sterling: 2.195 oz troy. 22 items total. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some nibs missing from fountain pens. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bowls, blue ground with four hand painted circular vignettes depicting nature and various color clouds, with gilt rims. Blue Ta Ch'ien Lung Seal mark on base. 2 5/8" H x 6" dia. Republic Period. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved standing head of an Empress with a phoenix figural headdress, resting on a wooden stand. Head affixed to stand with wire. 8 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D x 5 7/8" W. 19th century. Condition: Very good condition with repair to upper left ear. [See more photos →]

Lot of 39 pieces of Manoil and Barclay cast metal World War I and II toy soldiers, tents, various military figures with weapons, artillery weapons, cook stove, radios, searchlight, launch vehicles, and motorcycles. Early 20th century. Condition: Most figures in very good condition. Some figure have some slight loss of paint. Tents all in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Peking Glass vases, green cut to white pheasant and other birds amongst foliate decoration. 10 3/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

James S. Strombotne (b. 1934, American, California) large oil on canvas, depicting a central nude figure interacting with other figures on right. Signed "Strombotne" top right. Sight – 44" H x 50" W. Framed 44 3/4" x 50 3/4". Provenance: Estate of Robert Garland, Jr. Condition: Some discoloration and spots. Two hole repairs. [See more photos →]

10 Miriam Haskell Jewelry Items. 1ST ITEM: One large gilt metal filigree butterfly brooch, 2-3/4" H x 2-1/4" W. Maker's mark on back. 2ND ITEM: Pair of gilt metal maple leaf pins w/ tortoise-type beads, 1-3/4" H x 1-1/2" W, maker's mark on back. 3RD ITEM: One small gilt metal butterfly pin, 1-3/8" H x 1-3/4" W, maker's mark on back. 4TH ITEM: One gilt metal wreath brooch with faux amber disc and faux citrines w/ chain pendant, 2" dia. maker's mark on back. 5TH ITEM: One gilt metal sweater chain with 2 lion's heads, 9-1/2" L, maker's marks on backs of each lion head. 6TH ITEM: One 3-strand amber bead and gilt metal necklace, 18" L, maker's mark on back of clasp. 7TH ITEM: One gilt metal and quartz style beaded necklace, 35" L with companion pair of drop earrings, 2" L, spring clip backs. Maker's mark on clip backs. Maker's metal hang tag missing from necklace. 8TH ITEM: Gilt metal and rhinestone flower pendant on chain link necklace, 16" L, maker's mark on hang tag. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Silver Ingot and Ladder Badge, USS Nashville. 1ST ITEM: Silver ingot commemorating the arrival of the USS Nashville gunboat in Chicago Harbor, June 5, 1909, by Ripstra and issued by the Chicago Numismatic Society. 1.92 oz troy. 2ND ITEM: Metal ladder badge from the St Louis Exposition of 1904: The USS Nashville gunboat on the Mississippi River. Note: The USS Nashville (PG-7), a gunboat, fired the first shot in the Spanish American War. Condition: Both overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas painting of Pug Dog, unsigned, half-portrait of pug dog wearing collar with three bells. Green background. Unsigned. Old framer's label en verso "Ripka & Co. Phila". Carved and molded gilt frame. Canvas: 18-1/4" H x 18" W. Frame: 23-3/4" H x 20-3/4" W. 19th century. Condition: Small tear in upper right corner, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 folk art items. 1ST ITEM: Painted box, titled "God Box", with the words, "Let go and Let God", by Sandy Erickson Wright (American, New Mexico and Georgia). 14 1/2" W x 6 3/4" H x 10 1/2" D. 2ND ITEM: Jack Beverland (Florida: 1939-present) painted box titled, "Noah's Ark", mixed dimensional latex paint on wooden box. 3 1/4" x 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". Circa 1998. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Both items overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Kentucky miniature whiskey jug with script reading "Compliments of Graler Bros. Carlise, KY". 3" H. Provenance: Mobile, AL collector. Condition: Very good condition. Minor chip on body and base. [See more photos →]

19th century gilt decorated iron eagle on iron ball and post. Secured in a contemporary pyramidal barn wood base with a painted American flag. Eagle: 17" H x 16 1/2" W x 13, Overall: 31 1/4" H x 16 1/2" W x 13" D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Some later gilding overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Manner of Jean-Jacques Henner (French, 1829-1905) , "Woman in Red". Portrait of woman in profile, facing left, in red head scarf, with faint signature, J.J. Henner, lower right. Framer's label en verso "Bernstein's Art Gallery, NY'. Gilt carved frame. Canvas: 12" H x 10" W. Frame: 19" H x 16-1/4" W. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

"The Star Spangled Banner," lithograph picturing Lady Liberty with flag, by EB and EC Kellogg (Hartford, CT), verse below. Recent matting and stained/giltwood frame. 10" x 14" sight, 24" x 15" framed. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Scattered foxing, light toning. [See more photos →]

Art nouveau green oil spot pitcher, possibly Loetz, with applied metal rim and pinched body. Unsigned. 8 3/4" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

East TN pottery cake pot or cream riser, attributed to Weaver Brothers. Stamped "2" denoting the gallon capacity. Gallon capacity stamp design is very similar to marked Weaver Bro. forms with similar gallon capacity stamp designs. 7 3/8" H x 10 1/4" dia. Late 19th century. Note: The Weaver pottery was listed in the Knoxville business directory from 1876-1887 with David Weaver listed as the proprietor and George C. Weaver as a potter ("A Survey of Historic Pottery Making in Tennessee 1979", Division of Archeology, Tennessee Department of Conservation, Smith and Rogers). Provenance: Collection of Dr. Charles and Terry Faulkner. Condition: Overall very good condition with chips to rim and base. [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 McKenney & Hall hand-colored lithographs, 1ST ITEM- "MO HON GO – OSAGE WOMAN," Published by E. C. Biddle, Philadelphia, colored and printed by Lehman and Duval. 2ND ITEM- "NE O MON NE" an Ioway Chief, published by F. W. Greenough and printed and colored by L.T. Bowen. 3RD ITEM – "SHAU-HAU-NAPO-TINIA", An Ioway Chief based upon a painting by A. Newsam. Published by E. C. Biddle, Philadelphia, colored and printed by L.T. Bowman. Later frames. Each measures: Sight – 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed 23 3/4" H x 20" W. Provenance: From the collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: All lithographs have some toning. "NE O MON NE" print has a water spot in the top left corner. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Scottish Tartanware dome shaped thread or thimble holder with ivory finial, marked in gold lettering "Forty Second," some losses to paper, 3"H. 2ND ITEM: Mauchlineware pincushion disc with scene of Mountain House, Catskill Mountain New York. 2" diameter. 3RD ITEM: Mauchlineware needlebook with scene of St. Walter Scott's monument, Edinburgh (tears to spine). 3-1/2" x 1-3/4". 4TH ITEM: Miniature sewing box with mirrored top and sides painted in a geometric and star decoration, opens to reveal a lithographed hunting scene on interior lid and an accordion style tartan needleholder. 1-1/4"H. 5TH ITEM: Mauchline fernware spool holder with ivory thread holes. 3" diameter. 6TH ITEM: Lithographed tartan etui. Tears to corner, wear, retains some contents. 3"H. 7TH ITEM: Leatherbound octagonal etui, velvet lined and fitted for tools and thimble (contents missing). 4"H. 8TH ITEM: Papier mache footed bowl with Merrick advertising and American flag, 3" diam. 9TH ITEM: Wooden paper mache decorated pincushion, 1-1/2" diam. 10TH ITEM: Inlaid (Tunbridgeware?) miniature bobbin or darner, 1-1/2"L. 11TH ITEM: Leather scissors case, fitted with four graduated pairs of scissors. Wear to exterior. Case length 6-1/2"L. 12TH ITEM: Black leather chatelaine eyeglass holder with enameled clasp, 10" L overall. 13TH ITEM: Blue silk velvet scissors case (empty), 6"L. 14TH ITEM: Iron sewing bird clamp, 7"H. 15TH ITEM: Iron pinking clamp, 7"H. 16TH ITEM: Leather Art Nouveau sewing etui (empty). 6"W. All items late 19th to early 20th c. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: All items with expected wear and/or oxidation but in good condition overall except where noted in description. [See more photos →]

Lot of jewelry and gold mechanical pencils. 1ST ITEM: One (1) ivory graduated bead necklace, center bead approximately 10 mm, 16-1/2" L. 2ND ITEM: One (1) tortoiseshell locket, 1-3/4" H x 1-1/8" W. 3RD ITEM: Miscellaneous assortment of 6 stick pins, 5 testing as 10K, 2-3" L, with 2 original boxes. 4TH ITEM: Two (2) mechanical pencils, one 14K gold Addison, (unmarked but tested), 4-1/4" L and the other 18K gold A. W. Faber, 5-5/8" L. (10 items total). Condition: All in very good condition. Minor surface wear to tortoiseshell. [See more photos →]

Ink on paper six block comic strip titled "The Newlyweds, Their Baby" by George McManus (American, New York & California,1882 – 1954). Sight – 9 1/8" H x 14 5/8" W, Framed 12" H x 17 1/2" W. Condition: Toning at the edge of paper, tear in lower left corner. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Small horn snuff mull with silver Scottish thistle design mounted top, engraved "JH", probably a flask for liquor or tobacco. Approximately 3 1/2"L, probably Scottish, mid 19th century. 2ND ITEM: Victorian sterling silver letter opener, pierced helmet design handle. Marks for Edinburgh, Scotland, 1887-1888. 8"L, 2.285 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Very good. 2ND ITEM: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Miniature portrait of George Washington, pastel on paper, unsigned. Wood frame. 2" x 2-5/8" sight, 4" x 3-1/4" framed. Probably mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Fading, with chips to frame. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee diminutive blanket chest, Hawkins County, walnut primary with removable top(no evidence of having hinges), base molding and tapered feet. 18 6/8" H x 39" W x 13" D. Circa 1830. Condition: Overall very good with one foot needing repair and one foot with old repair. [See more photos →]

14K Italian burnished and polished yellow gold link bracelet, marked "Italy, B & M". 8" L. 14 grams. Condition: Surface scratches [See more photos →]

Eleven pieces of Tiffany sterling silver flatware in assorted patterns. 1ST ITEM: 3 tablespoons in the "Wave Edge" pattern. 2ND ITEM: teaspoon, salad spoon, 3 demi-tasse spoons in the "Beekman" pattern. 3RD ITEM: dinner fork & place spoon marked "Patent 1853". 4TH ITEM: 1 tablespoon in the "Faneuil" pattern. 4-1/4" – 8-3/4" L. 15.79 oz troy total. Condition: Excellent condition. Six with monograms. [See more photos →]

Asian Ivory calling card case with lift top, cartouche shape with high relief carved floral decoration to top side and low relief carved scene of figures and houses on reverse. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. 3-3/4" x 2". Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Separation and losses at lower left side, minor discoloration. [See more photos →]

Alabama basket pattern quilt, pieced and appliqued cotton with 30 squares and a blue and gold border in shades of blue, gold and and brown. Machine stitched basket handles, other areas appear hand sewn. Approximately 80" x 68". Provenance: a handwritten note accompanying this quilt states that it was made by Emily A. Chastain of Cullman, Alabama (born 1850 in Georgia). Note and census information accompanies quilt. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Losses to fabric in lower right and left hand corners, wear and losses at edges, scattered small stains, one small discreetly patched area near center. [See more photos →]

Collection of sterling silver and silverplated sewing implements dating from the late 19th to mid 20th century. Includes: 9 sterling thimbles (notable designs: 1 with cherubs, 1 with boy playing ball); two sterling thimble holder cases with hinged tops; 1 enameled sterling tool (area of damage to enamel); 1 sterling handled stilleto; leather purse with silverplated Classical motif clasp, interior advertising for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines; folding scissors with silverplated handles; and a metal measuring tool. 16 pcs total. Combined total of weighable silver: 2.36 oz troy. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: Excellent condition unless otherwise noted in description. [See more photos →]

3 Chinese "Hawthorne" blue and white porcelain vases, 19th century.1ST ITEM: One large trumpet vase, unmarked, 17-3/4" H. 2ND ITEM: 12" H vase with 4 character marks on base. 3RD ITEM: 10" H vase marked CHINA with double concentric circles on base. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Overall very good condition, some minor chips to the underside of rim. 2ND ITEM: Spider hairline inside upper neck area. 3RD ITEM: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

19th century iron cannon in early 20th century oak carriage. Probably European. Cannon Length: 23" Total: 18" H x 16" W x 27 1/2" D long. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected oxidation to cannon. [See more photos →]

Pine hanging apothecary cabinet with 55 drawers and metal pulls. Nailed construction with traces of old varnish on front. 38" H x 18 1/2" W. Late 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Bottom five drawers replaced, and one drawer on the second shelf replaced. [See more photos →]

James Albert Caulfield III (Michigan/Tennessee, 1946 -2010) oil on board depicting an airplane that has been converted into a store. This structure is still standing in Knoxville, TN and is located on Clinton Hwy. An effort is underway to raise funds to restore this building. Sight – 17 1/" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed – 23" H x 29" W. (Biography – James Albert Caulfield III was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived most of his early life in East Lansing until he moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1985. As a child he loved to draw and sketch and received formal art training at Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. He trained and worked as an illustrator and commercial artist and painted with watercolor and gouache in a "realistic controlled manner". In both Michigan and Knoxville he featured the local and regional material, people and places in his work.) Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Amphora hand painted porcelain vase marked "RST&K, Turn-Teplitz- Bohemia, and Osiris". Base impressed "585 7". 6" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some wear to gilt decoration. [See more photos →]

12 sterling serving pieces, 5 w/ weighted handles: 1ST ITEM: 5 Reed & Barton Francis 1st serving pieces including pierced bon bon spoon, cake knife, asparagus server, 2-pc carving set, 4-5/8" – 10-1/4" L. 2ND ITEM: Stieff Rose 2-piece sterling serving set, 9" – 9-3/8" L. No monogram. 3RD ITEM: Group of miscellaneous serving pieces including 2 R. Wallace & Sons serving spoons, 1 Towle serving spoon, 1 salad serving set of wood and weighted sterling handles. 8" L – 13-3/4" L. (12 items total) 14.2 oz troy w/o weight of handles. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition. minor scratches in bowl of spoons. [See more photos →]

ITEM 1:Southwest Native American grey, white, and indigo weaving with zig zag motif.. 27" H x 32" W. 20th century. ITEM 2: Southwest Native American small weaving comprised of red, white, black, and grey colors with elaborate zig zag design motif. 19 1/4h" H x 14 3/4" W. 20th century. ITEM 3: Southwest Native American red, black, and white rug with horizontal stripes and diamond lozenges. 20th century. 29" H x 65" W Condition: ITEM 1: Very good condition, minor stains, and some curling. ITEM 2: Very good condition. ITEM 3: Very good condition some minor stains. [See more photos →]

Hepplewhite stand, yellow pine and poplar, with old blue and red paint surface and tapered Hepplewhite legs. 28" H x 23 1/2" W x 25" D. Southern, first half of 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with ware to painted top. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain Famille Rose low bowl or shallow dish, with enamel decoration of maidens. Blue Yung Cheng character mark on base. 1 3/4" H x 7 3/4" dia. Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Native American lithographs coloured and published John T. Bowen (American, 1801-1856, Philadelphia.), "MA-HAS-KAH" an Ioway Cheif and "HOO-WAN-NE-KA" a Winnebago chief. Later frames. Sight – 9" H x 6" W. Framed – 12 1/2" H x 16 1/4" W. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Finely carved Asian carved figure of a man sitting on a log, lighting his pipe. 5"H x 5"W. Chinese or Japanese, circa 1900. 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. Condition: Some fine age cracks to log and subject's head; possibly missing an element originally held in his hand, missing base. [See more photos →]

Pair of Sheffield style silver on copper candelabra, each with three twist arms and floral engraving. 24 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W. English, 19th Century. Condition: Overall very good, some losses. [See more photos →]

Hanging quilt rack, pine with red wash, curved ends with six mortised rods. 53"h x 55" w x 3" D. Late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: General wear, abrasions and some stains, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Collection of Victorian and early 20th century figural sewing implements. Includes pewter or silverplated cat thread holder; brass/iron bear thread holder marked Berlin; brass pig double thread holder (thread included); thimble holder in the shape of a goat cart with mother of pearl basket and brass thimble; painted brass peacock or pheasant caddy, tail feathers lift to reveal storage for thimble or thread, standing on a pincushion "flower" on a ruffled velvet base; and a painted white metal bear pincushion marked Big Bear Lake California on side and Germany on bottom. Height of tallest item 2-3/4". Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: All items with oxidation and some wear. [See more photos →]

Shaker sewing box with inlaid maple top, interior with original wallpaper and mirror, lift out tray lined in green fabric. Contents include 2 treen lacemaking bobbins, assorted wood and metal implements, 2 treen acorn shape needle or thread cases, tin thread holder with 5 wooden reels of thread, 5 perforated cards including 1 with printed beehive and 2 with watercolor designs "Virtue Liberty and Independence" and "Bravery and Humanity," and an old photograph with threadwork frame. Box measures 3-1/4"H x 11"W x 8" D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: Grime and wear to box lining and tray, small age cracks and some wear to box top, all other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

1ST THRU 2ND ITEMS: Lot of two English polychrome mocha mugs with seaweed decoration, not a matching pair. 5 1/8" W x 3 1/2" Dia. 19th and 20th Century. 3RD ITEM: English softpaste porcelain plate, King Rose pattern with impressed "8" on base. 8 1/4" Dia. 19th century. 4TH ITEM : English porcelain creamware plate with scalloped edge and strawberry pattern. 9 3/4" Dia. 19th Century. Condition: Al items overall very good condition.One mug has minor loss of glazing, plates with general wear. [See more photos →]

Hand painted Limoges 13 piece porcelain game set, 1 oval platter and 12 plates, all with parcel gilt scalloped edges and all artist-signed "Max". Platter – 12 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W. Plates – 8 3/4" dia. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee estate. Condition: All items very good condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese architectural wooden fragment, figural carving depicting large foo dog crouching over a baby foo dog, with old black paint. 31" H x 11" D. 19th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall general wear, minor losses. [See more photos →]

Assembled grouping of brass desk and inkwell items including two (2) dogs, two (2) round brass & crystal, one (1) square brass and marble, one (1) round brass, three (3) square brass, one (1) steel metal traveling inkwell (2-1/2" to 6" W). all together with one (1) brass Art Nouveau blotter (5-3/4" W), one (1) brass lilly pad dish and five (5) brass leaf dishes (5-1/4 – 7-1/4" L). 17 items total. Condition: Overall very good condition with some wear to traveling inkwell and some glass liners missing. [See more photos →]

4 Miriam Haskell Necklaces. 1ST ITEM: 3-strand white beaded necklace with center white disc, flower and crystal pendant, 19-1/2" L, maker's mark on back of pendant. 2ND ITEM: 4-strand crystal and white bead and flower choker, 17-1/2" L, maker's mark on clasp. 3RD ITEM: 2-strand crystal and white bead and flower necklace, 22" L, maker's mark on clasp. 4TH ITEM: Black and white lozenge and bead pendant necklace, 33" L, maker's hang tag attached. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some wear to painted metal mounts. [See more photos →]

Great White Fleet embroidered silk needlework patriotic picture of an eagle perched over American flag with fluted anchor, constructed of silk and metallic threads on silk with glass eye, and embroidered banner "E Pluribus Unum." Archivally framed with conservation note on back. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, "Nashville Collects", circa 1990. 17-5/8" x 19", 26" x 24" framed. Probably Chinese Export for the American market, late 19th century/early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition. Minor creasing and fading [See more photos →]

Sterling silver Kirk Repousse pattern creamer and sugar with a band of rose repousse decoration around mid-sections, scroll handles, the lidded sugar with additional repousse decoration to lid around the finial. Each piece marked "S. Kirk & Son, Sterling, 621F" and engraved "A. H. J. 1927 – 1952".15.3 total troy ounces. Condition: Both pieces excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Folk art scrimshaw bone busk, possibly Alaskan, slightly curved, carved and inked with various animals including seals, walrus, elk, geese, fish, along with a man wearing a kepi, a ship and several encampment scenes with tents. 3/4" H x 7 1/4" L. Mid to late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with even patination. [See more photos →]

White marble pedestal, twist-carved shaft with acanthus pediment. Multiple piece construction. 38" H x 11" square. Mid 19th to early 20th c. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Fair condition with scattered chips and losses, separates into multiple pieces for ease of moving. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain shaped Famille Rose brush washer, base with millefleurs decoration to interior and sides and floral decoration to underside. 1 1/8" H x 8 3/8" W x 5 7/8" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting seated female with hands in Buddhist pose wearing robe decorated with carved koi and pine branch. Fixed to stand. 8" H (including base). Late 19th – Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina. [See more photos →]

3 pieces Russian silver and silver gilt enamel flatware. 1ST ITEM: Small enameled silver fork, hallmarked 84 standard, maker's mark for Nicholai Strulyev (working Moscow, circa 1883-1908), 5"L. 2ND ITEM: Silver-gilt spoon with stylized cloisonne enamel lily of the valley decoration and twist handle, hallmarked 84 standard, unidentified maker's mark EO. 5-5/8"L. 3RD ITEM: Silver-gilt spoon with cloisonne enamel decoration and twist handle, 84 standard Kokosnik mark, maker's mark Matrena Andreyevna (working Moscow, c.1894-1908). 5-1/2" L. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

North Carolina alkaline glazed pottery jug with incised "3", denoting gallon capacity and additional illegible inscriptions to upper body possibly dating (18/?), some blue rotile. 13 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Condition: Indentation to side from firing with chips/residue to rim. [See more photos →]

Ella Miriam Wood (Louisiana, 1888 – 1976) graphite and crayon depiction of African American female, with red cap. Red painted wooden frame. Signed lower right "E. M. Wood." 7 3/8" H x 13 5/8" W. Framed – 19" H x 15" W. 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Slight toning issues and small water spots on the base of picture. Later red and white frame with some abrasions. [See more photos →]

Asian ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a man sitting and preparing food with knife and pots at his side. 2-1/4"H. Chinese or Japanese mark on base. 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. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Bristol vases with hand painted enameled floral and insect decoration on a robin's egg blue glass field. 12 3/4" H. Late 19th century. English. Condition: Very good condition with some wear to gilt. [See more photos →]

Three Meissen porcelain Blue Onion pattern platters, 23-1/4 x 10-3/4, 18-3/4 x 13-3/4, 15 x 20-1/2, early 20th to mid-20th century. Provenance: Nashville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition, glaze slightly worn on one platter. [See more photos →]

Lot of four pottery cow creamers, 1ST & 2ND ITEMS: Pair of Rockingham tortoiseshell glazed pottery cow creamers. 5 1/4" H x 3" W x 7" D. 3RD & 4TH ITEMS: Two (2) Staffordshire pottery cow creamers, one with a sponge decorated base. 4 7/8" H x 3 3/8" W x 6 7/8" D. All 19th century. Condition: 1ST & 2ND ITEMS: One with broken horn and chips to base, other with repair to ears. 3RD & 4TH ITEMS: Overall very good. [See more photos →]

Lot of three (3) Chinese pottery items. 1ST ITEM: A Chinese pottery vase, with a pierced baluster form body, gilt decorated with scholars in a pavilion amongst clouds and gilt dragon handles, with bottle neck, all on peacock blue underglazed ground. Apocryphal Chi' en Lung mark on base. With original box. Overall very good condition. 14" H. 20th century. 2ND ITEM: Lot of two (2) porcelain foo dog lions, mounted on white porcelain stands. Condition – One appears to be mounted on later stand, old glue repair. Both measure 6 3/4" H. 20th century. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Excellent condition. 2ND ITEM: One appears to be mounted on later stand, old glue repair. [See more photos →]

Group of various flasks including sterling overlay, brass, silver-plate and leather over glass. (4" to 7-1/4" H), one (1) German-made apple green enamel and brass traveling shaker set with enclosed cups, small container and leather case (5-1/2" H) and one (1) silver metal candleholder (4" H). 7 items total Condition: Overall very good condition. Some small dents on flasks and minor loss to enamel at rim. [See more photos →]

Cleo Hartwig (American, 1911-1988) plaster dove, signed C. Hartwig. 7 3/4" H x 9" W x 4" D. Provenance: Lynnville, Tenn. estate. Condition: In good condition, some minor scuffing. [See more photos →]

6 Miriam Haskell Jewelry Items. 1ST ITEM: Coordinating 3-strand bracelet (7-1/4"L) and single-strand necklace of mottled peach and white beads, with flower clasps (17"L). Maker's mark on clasps. 2ND ITEM: 2-strand necklace and coordinating earrings. Necklace of mottled pink, faux pearl and white beads (18-1/2" L), maker's mark on clasp. Earrings with mottled round pink disk in gilt metal clip mounting with floral bead spray (1-3/8" H) maker's mark on clip back. 3RD ITEM: 6-strand choker of beige, cream, white, orange and gilt metal beads (16-1/2" L), maker's mark on clasp. 4TH ITEM: Quartz-like bead necklace of rose and beige colors (28-1/2" L), maker's mark on clasp. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Very large American national flag, 45 stars, single ply wool with machine stitched double applique stars, rope hoist, approximately 15' x 9'. Circa 1908. 2ND ITEM: 45 Star American national flag, cotton, inscribed J.W. Uncopher or Uncapher, metal grommets. Approximate size 5' x 8'. Early 20th century. 3RD ITEM: 45 star single ply wool American national flag, stenciled mark for Horstmann Philadelphia "12 ft long" with inscription "Geo. __ or George Binney or Birney". 12' L. Early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. About the Hortsmann flag: The Horstmann family, creators of the largest private manufacturer of military goods and regalia in the United States, had their roots in the German state of Hesse-Cassel. William H. Hortsmann followed in the family weaving business before becoming a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars after moving to France in 1805. With the final defeat of Napoleon in 1815, the German states that had been allied to France reverted to a more controlled economy and political system, hardly conducive to keeping Horstmann in Europe. Thus, in 1815, he sailed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With its booming textiles industry and large German population (the mis-named “Pennsylvania Dutch,” which was actually a derivative of “Deutsch” or German), Horstmann found fertile ground to establish a new enterprise. Initially being employed by a leading lace weaver, Horstmann, in 1817, was soon out on his own but cemented his relationship to his former employer, and the skilled German textiles workers in the city, by marrying his daughter. He listed his business as a “military store,” which offered items for the militia units of the city and state. As the business grew, other militia units from other states turned to Horstmann for their uniforms, caps, accouterments, swords, flags and much more. As the business continued to grow, Horstmann returned to Europe for machinery and textiles taking one of his sons, his eventual successors, with him. By 1845, Hortsmann retired turning his firm over to sons William J. and Sigmund. Philadelphia was crucial to the U.S. Army as it was the home of a major quartermaster depot as well as commissary depot. Accordingly, Horstmann Brothers, as the firm became known, went after military contracts to expand their militaria trade, winning a large number of them which would carry the firm from the Civil War through World War 2 (although by then their business with the military was waning). With the secession crisis of 1860-1861, Horstmann Brothers was still making much of its money selling to militia units in the North and South. The Southern end of the trade was dropped with the firing on Fort Sumter in April 1861, but Horstmann’s picked up more business by contracting with the Union Army for all types of military equipment. Within this they became one of the major flag makers of the era hiring hundreds of women to make thousands of flags. The firm made unit colors (National and regimental), cavalry standards and guidons, hospital flags and the large storm and garrison flags and a record of their U.S. government contracts can be found in the National Archives. This side of the business also continued into the late 19th and early 20th Century. The firm filed for bankruptcy in May 1947. They were followed in receivership by other private militaria makers, replaced as the U.S. military turned to itself to supply much of what it needed. Thus ended an important era in the history of American military equipage. This large flag, made of wool bunting, bears the marking, “Horstmann Philadelphia 12 ft long." The blue canton has 45 stars, which places the flag as being made after the admission of Utah (January 4, 1896 – star added on July 4, 1896) and before July 4, 1908 when another star was added for Oklahoma. The 12 foot length possibly makes this flag a post flag for the Spanish-American War, fought in 1898 in Cuba and the Philippines. The flag is also marked, “Geo Binney or Birney", likely a previous owner’s name. While the flag may not be in the finest condition, the Hortsmann marking, the symbol of the largest private militaria maker in American history, makes the banner a very attractive investment. –Catalog Entry by Greg Biggs. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Scattered holes and some fraying, 2ND ITEM: Reinforcements with repaired area, fraying and losses. 3RD ITEM: Scattered Holes. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Rose porcelain rectangular planter, with enamel decoration of scholars, copper red border and robin's egg blue interior. Iron red Chien Lung seal mark on base. 3 1/8" H x 11 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D.
Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large Bohemian art glass vase, green iridescent color with large coiled serpent around pinched lower body. 12 3/8" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Royal Berlin (KPM) porcelain cup and saucer with gold rims and hand painted scene of village and monastery. Cup with the KPM eagle mark in underglaze blue, saucer with as the royal scepter mark in underglaze blue. Cup measures 3" H. Saucer 5 1/4" dia. Condition: Excellent condition with wear to gilt. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee pieced quilt, flower basket pattern, signed and dated 1889. Worked in printed pinks and greens on a cream ground with very tight diamond pattern quilting. Initialed and dated in center, "E.J.N., 1889". 75" x 76 1/2". Provenance: Descended from the Netherland Family, Gunnings Community, Blountville, TN. 19th century. Condition: Some fading greens, scattered spotting with some water stains. [See more photos →]

Tin Litho Marx Greyhound Bus Terminal Toy, with 2 original tin toy buses, one later bus marked "Greyhound", 2 red tin sedans, and a tin truck with original box top from the Louis Marx Company. Terminal base measures 16 1/2 " L x 11 " D x 4 " H. Early 20th century. Condition: Five vehicles in very good condition retaining most of their original paint, one in fair condition missing wheels; terminal base in very good condition with very minor paint losses. [See more photos →]

2 pieces. 1st item: A round covered entree dish with very finely cast acanthus scroll and foliate decoration, pierced handles, and an engraved crest Si Deus Quis Contra (meaning If God is With Us, Who Can Be Against Us? – family motto of the Spence family). No maker's mark. 2nd item: Tea or hot water urn with ball and cap finial, beaded lid and base, round tapering body side handles, spout with an S-scroll handle centered by a white opaline glass bead, on a base with four ostrich-form feet. No maker's mark. Both English or Scottish, mid to late 19th century. Entree dish 8"H x 12" diameter, urn 19"H. Condition: [See more photos →]

Lot of Sterling Silver Table items: 3 weighted candy dishes, some dents, 2-1/2-4-1/2" H; 8 sterling & glass coasters, monogrammed "M", good condition, 4" dia.; 10 etched glass sherry glasses, good condition; Pair weighted candle holders with bobeches, 4" H; Pair weighted small candelabra, one damaged, one dented, 5-1/2" H; 1 small glass and sterling dish, good condition, 6-3/4" diameter. (26 total) Condition: [See more photos →]

Collection of antique sewing notions related to thimbles and thread. Includes five 10K, gold plated and gold filled thimbles (1 with engraved cabin and mountain season, marked only with S in shield for Simons Bros.); 1 thimble marked Sterling; swirled art glass thimble; hinged brass box with pincushion top marked on base W. Avery & Son Redditch; brass mounted and hinged mother of pearl or abalone shell thimble holder box with partial chain; blown glass thimble shaped ornament with hobnail or beaded clear glass top and cork stopper with gold paint "Remember Me"; Clark's papier mache castle form thread holder; Chinese vegetable ivory thimble holder; 4 turned wood thimble holders; 1 red leather thimble case marked Gennison; 1 lithographed tin thimble and thread holder in the form of a travel bag marked Belmont Hotel and Annex, Madison Wisconsin; 1 brass and tin thimble and sewing case (possibly for soldier's or military use); 1 wicker basket style thimble holder; and 1 wall hanging sewing companion marked The Gem with arms for thimbles and thread plus a pincushion and mirror, with advertising on back for Wide Awake Agents. All dating from the 19th to early 20th century. 21 pcs total. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: Most items with some minor wear. [See more photos →]

Patinated bronze Laotian bust depicting a woman with a traditional hairstyle and accessories. Artist signed on back and mounted on a black painted wood stand. Bronze measures 9 1/4" H and 10" D. Wooden stand measures 4" by 4". Circa 1940's. Condition: Overall very good condition, some pitting, rubbing and slight residue to back of hair. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Lyle Jamison Thumbnail Maple turned vessel. Jamison is a noted turner from Travers City, Michigan and his works have been on display at several museums, universities, and galleries. 3 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W x 7 1/2" D. 2ND ITEM: Warren Vienneau buck eye maple turned flower vase. Vienneau is based in Berkshire county Massachusetts. 7 1/2" H x 8" W x 2 1/4" D. 3RD ITEM: Turned sugar maple bowl, signed Phil J. 7 1/2" H x 9 1/2" Dia. Provenance: Lynnville, TN estate. Condition: All in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Six (6) Webster Company sterling silver bread plates. 6 1/8" Dia. 12.92 total troy ounces. Condition: Pitting and scratching to center of all plates. [See more photos →]

Cylindrical shaped mahogany commode stand with a white marble inset top and a white porcelain knob, hinged opens up to a compartment with two shelves. 28 1/2" H x 15" dia. American, circa 1840. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good condition with some shrinkage, minor losses of veneer at base. [See more photos →]

Walworth Stilson, (American, CT, 1874-1962) 5 ink drawings & 1 watercolor. 1ST ITEM: Ink drawing of "Poem in August", Stilson's poem highlighted by landscape drawing. Paper order for drawing to be made into an edition of 6 attached on back. Image: 20" H x 13-7/8" W, paper: 30-3/4" H x 22" W. 2ND ITEM: Ink drawing of front facade of City National Bank & Trust Co., signed and dated, 1929. unframed: 20" H x 26-1/2" W. 3RD ITEM: Ink drawing of pastoral landscape of fields, trees and hills in background. Image: 9-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W paper: 22" H x 17-1/2" W. 4TH ITEM: 2 ink drawings and 1 watercolor of 3 different fern species, all titled, with artist's comments and two with artist's signatures. paper size range: 9-1/4" H – 7" W to 11-1/4" H – 10' W. 6 images total. Condition: Overall good condition with scattered staining, foxing and small tears on edges of paper. [See more photos →]

Men's Konstantino designer sterling interlocking link bracelet with links etched on exterior and interior, maker's mark and 925 for sterling on clasp. 8-1/2" L. 2.87 oz troy. Condition: Very good condition. Some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

ITEM 1: Two International Silver Co. sterling silver julep cups. 3 1/4" h. ITEM 2: British sterling silver Rum and Gin labels with silver chains, Birmingham, circa 2000. TOTAL Weight 8.71 OZ Troy Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Lot of assorted 19th century coin silver spoons, 27 pieces, including 25 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons, various makers including Newell Harding/Boston, S. Wilcox, Squire & Brother/New York and several marked "WWW within shield and coin". Some with monograms. 14.995 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall good condition, some with more extensive wear. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM. Southern corner chair, probably Washington Co., VA., later rush seat. 30"H x 15" W x 15" D. Late 19th century. 2ND & 3RD ITEMS: Pair of blue painted folk art mule ear ladderback with notched finials. 19th century. Probably TN. 33 1/2" H x 19" W x 14" D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Overall very good with later seat. 2ND ITEM: Very good. [See more photos →]

Crochet flag and other Flag Weavings, 5 items. 1ST ITEM: Framed crochet flag with 48 stars. 1st Half 20th century. Sight: 15" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed: 19 5/8" H x 28 3/4" W. 2ND ITEM: Large Southwestern style weaving of 50 star American flag. Mid to late 20th century. 36 1/4" H x 49 1/2". 3RD ITEM: Southwestern style weaving of 50 star American flag. Mid to late 20th century. 5 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W. 4TH ITEM: Small weaving of American flag. Late 20th century. 3" H x 5". 5TH ITEM: Very small American flag weaving. Late 20th century. 2 1/8" H x 3 3/8" W. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Finely detailed Chinese Cloissone snuff bottle with vignettes of birds, flora and foliage, double conjoined form with ivory or bone spoons. Probably Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-1/2"H. Condition: Some light staining to tops and near base at one side, some miniscule firing pops. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Peking glass vases with cameo carved green butterfly and lotus flower decoration on a white ground. 9 3/4" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight wear to underside of bases. [See more photos →]

Lot of 8 Silver Flatware Items. 1ST ITEM: Lot five (5) coin silver forks in the Kings pattern, marked A. E. Warner and 10.15 (Andrew E. Warner, Baltimore, MD, circa 1830). Monogrammed with script "R" 6 3/8" L. 7.650 troy ounces. 2ND ITEM: Coin silver fork, fiddle tipt handle, marked J. P. B. with fish pseudo hallmark. Monogrammed in script "A W C". 7 1/8" L. 1.310 troy ounces. 3RD ITEM: Lot of two sterling silver salt spoons, gilt wash bowls, faint hallmarks, possibly Wallace. Monogrammed with script "J". 3" L each. .335 troy ounces. Condition: All items overall general wear, forks with rounding to tips. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Civil War era dug artifacts. 1ST ITEM: Decorated brass militia buckle or plate with central eagle and flags in each corner, most likely ordered for a community organized Georgia or Alabama militia and found in Tallapoosa, Georgia (near the Alabama border), pre Civil War era, circa 1850 – 1870. 2-1/4" square. 2ND ITEM: A grouping of three Civil War buckles, all Union, one oval US and two rectangular with central Eagle, circa 1860's. 3RD ITEM: Flattened minie ball impressed with indian head penny with miscellaneous clothing items, button & suspender buckles and knapsak hook. 4TH ITEM: Grouping of 13 Civil War cased minie balls. Provenance: All items were found by Joe Lipsius, a Captain on the Regimental staff of the 272nd Infantry Regiment, 69th Division during WWII. Mr. Lipsius is an enthusiast of metal detecting and an avid WWII collector from Georgia. Condition: All items in dug condition, 1ST ITEM: Buckle detached from hook. [See more photos →]

Japanese ivory netsuke of a skull with one silver tipped tooth and snake perched on top with its tail tip resting in the skull socket. Retains its original fitted wooden box. 1-1/2" H. Meiji Period. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lot of Buck Rogers toys and books: Buck Rogers 25th Century Disintegrator gun, Daisy Mfg. Co.some grime, paint loss, good condition; Buck Rogers box, empty now, Buck Rogers Battlecruiser, losses to blue and beige paint, good condition, 5 Buck Rogers ""Big Little Books", titles include Doom Comet, On the Moons of Saturn, In the City Below the Sea, 25th Century AD, Depth Men of Jupiter, copyright Whitman Publishing Company, 1934-1935, fair condition with loose pages, torn bindings. Condition: See item description. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Washington's Farewell Address, published for Washington Benevolent Society in 1812. Printed by William Norman and presented to Mr. Alfred Leonard, Member, 1812, Pittsfield, Berkeshire County. Half leather binding. 2ND ITEM: Weems' The Life of George Washington with Curious Anecdotes, published 1837 by Joseph Allen. Full leather binding with gilt lettering. 3RD ITEM: "The Word of Washington: Selections from the Most Celebrated of his Papers." (New York: The Useful Knowledge Publishing Company, 1882). 4TH ITEM: "The Washington Temperance Song Book" (Harrisburg PA: Hickok & Cantine, 1842) song book in later binding. 5TH ITEM: "An Historical View of the Public Celebrations of the Washington Society and those of the Young Republicans from 1805 to 1822," (Boston: True & Green, 1823.) Includes a Washington Society Ticket: "Admit Mr. John H. Simpson to the dinner at Marlboro Hotel on the anniversary of the American Independence, July 4. 1822."Half leather. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM: Some wear, overall good condition. 2ND ITEM: some ware, overall good condition, 3RD ITEM: overall good condition, 4TH ITEM: Overall good with later binding condition. 5TH ITEM: Minor ware to spine and some minor water damage. Fair to [See more photos →]

1ST SET: Lot of 2 Lalique perfume bottles including Lovebirds design(4" H) inscribed "Lalique" and "Made In France" and Cactus design(4" H) with paper Lalique label. 20th century. 2ND SET: Lot of two Lalique nude figures, a frosted and clear glass dresser/ring tray depicting a nude figure with long flowing hair(4" H) inscribed "Lalique France" and a frosted glass female kneeling nude(3 1/2" H) inscribed "Lalique France". 20th century. Condition: All items very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lot of decorative and jewelry items: 3 beaded necklaces: malachite (16" L), porcelain (16-1/2" L), soapstone (22-1/2" L), 4 Asian carved pendants (1-5/8 – 2" H), 1 pale jade carved fruit pendant (2-1/8" H), 1 piece of carved lavender jade (1-3/8" H), 1 gold metal and jade bracelet (7 1/2" L), 2 carved jade or jadeite lamp finials (2-7/8 – 3" H),1 soapstone apple (6-1/2" circumference). Condition: All in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lot of 4 assorted carved shell cameos, one 14K mounting. 1ST ITEM: 14K white gold oval pin with 2 white stones and carved shell cameo of Diana the Huntress, 1-1/4" H. 2ND ITEM: 10K yellow gold Art Deco pin with carved shell cameo of a flapper woman with 1 round white stone in Hallee necklace, 2-1/4" H. 3RD ITEM: 10K yellow gold oval pin/pendant with carved shell cameo of woman crossing a bridge in a village scene, 2-1/4" H. 4TH ITEM: Carved shell cameo of Rebecca at the well in a gold-plated pin/pendant setting, 2" H. Condition: All in very good condition. Some wear to gold plate. [See more photos →]

Framed ledger page, "An aggregate of purchases made by John Squier for which he is accountable as issuing commissary," dated May 1780 to Jan. 1782. A John Squier is listed in the Fifth Regiment, 10th Company, Connecticut. Details purchases for cattle, pork, beef, paper, Indian meal and rum, etc. Archivally framed in a burlwood frame. 15" x 20" sight, 20" x 24" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Repaired tear at central fold line, light toning. [See more photos →]

Bronze Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915 featuring a vignette of a sailing vessel and reading "A Land Divided, A World United"; back side stamped "For Tennessee Exposition Fund". Condition: Overall very good condition, slight oxidation. [See more photos →]

Lot of 8 tea infusers, including 5 sterling and 3 silverplate in the shape of an incised urn, beaded, swirled and other balls.(1-3/8 – 2-1/8" H) Sterling: 2.08 oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some minor dents. [See more photos →]

Assembled Lot of English silver. 1ST ITEM: Hester Bateman sterling marrow spoon, 9" L. 2ND ITEM: Irish sterling sauce ladle with shell and double swell handle, 6-1/4" L, mid-19th c. 3RD ITEM: Sterling Edinburgh (or Exeter) serving spoon, fiddle tipt handle, 8" L, early 18th c. 4TH ITEM: Sterling Sheffield cream ladle, 6-5/8" L, late 19th c. 5TH ITEM: Sterling child's spoon, John & Henry Lias, 1843, 5-1/2" L. 6TH ITEM: Silverplate fish server, marked "Harwood', 12-1/2" L. 7.75 oz troy total 5 pcs sterling. Condition: All in very good condition. Two with faint script monograms. Some wear on fish server. [See more photos →]

Four D. I. Wells coin silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, various script monograms, faintly legible. 5-5/8" L. 2.29 oz troy. Daniel Wells was born in South Carolina about 1810. By 1833 he had moved to Bolivar, where he and J. K. Wells advertised their services as silversmiths and clock and watch repairers. (courtesy Tennessee Silversmiths, Benjamin Caldwell, Jr., pg. 167) Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall good condition with two spoons with small tears in bowls and one with small dent. [See more photos →]

Four Framed steel engraving of famous Americans: President Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, Daniel Boone, John Paul Jones, and Francis Marion, all from original paintings by A. Chappel, published Johnson Fry & Co. NY. 19th Century. All prints sight: 9 3/8" H x 6 1/4" W. Framed: 17 5/8" H x 14" W. Plus six other unframed prints including Washington at Trenton engraved by A. Dagget from Trumbull painting; New York George Washington centennial souvenir program 1789-1889; George Washington engraving by G. R. Hall from painting by A. Chappel, published by Martin and Johnson 1856; Andrew Johnson engraved by J. Rogers for Victor's History of the Rebellion, published by J. D. Torrey; Andrew Jackson, published by Johnson Fry and Co 1857; and a print of Washington and His Family. Condition: Andrew Jackson and Daniel Boone prints are in good condition with minor foxing. John Paul Jones and Francis Marion prints have water damage, toning, and scattered foxing. The Washington and Family Print is in poor condition with staining and [See more photos →]

Tiffany bronze Graduate pattern inkwell. Stamped on base "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1801". 2 1/2" H x 3 3/4" W x 3 3/4" D. Condition: Condition – Very good condition with old patina. [See more photos →]

Silver filigree bracelet, five intricate panels of scrolling tendrils, each centered by an oval cabachon form green stone, possibly jade. Marked "Silver" on clasp. 5/8"H. Probably Chinese export, circa 1900. Condition: Excellent condition with some oxidation. [See more photos →]

Mixed metal bracelet and Georg Jensen earrings. 1ST ITEM: Mixed metal bracelet, sterling with applied three-dimensional gold leaves and lilies, marked "Sterling and 1/30-12KGF". Each link measures 1-1/2"H. 2ND ITEM: Pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver clip-on earrings in the pierced Blossom pattern, impressed mark Georg Jensen Sterling Denmark 51 on back. Circa 1945. 5/8"H x 7/8"W. Combined weight 2.65 oz troy. Condition: Clip on one earring does not hold tightly. [See more photos →]

Lot of 2 Tennessee Centennial 1897 Exposition award medals: 1ST ITEM: Medal awarded to Nashville Pottery Company; 2ND ITEM: Exposition medal, not engraved with recipient. Condition: Both items very good condition, some oxidation. [See more photos →]

Meissen two handled porcelain basket with heavy matte gold gilding to handles and rim with a hand painted central floral spray. Blue underglaze crossed swords mark to underside with underglaze green "12 and I". 3 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W x 8" D. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large lithograph, "The Last Meeting of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson" after the painting by Julio, published by Kurz and Allison (Chicago). Grey mat with giltwood frame. 25" x 19" sight, 35 1/2" x 29" Framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent. [See more photos →]

Fine mother of pearl/abalone shell snuff bottle with relief carved floral decoration. Original stopper with ivory spoon. Chinese, Qing dynasty. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-1/2"H Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Antique figural sewing stand, brass with a cold painted cast metal bird finial, perched atop a stand with arm for holding thread (arm unscrews from stand). Turned shaft and fitted base. Unmarked. 9-1/2"H. Probably Continental, possibly Austrian, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: Minor oxidation and paint wear, overall very good condition with evidence of old solder repair to the ankles of bird. [See more photos →]

Ed Clark (American, 1912-2000) silver gelatin print of Minnie Pearl at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, titled "Opry, 1946" lower left margin and signed in ink in the lower right margin. In black frame. 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". Ed Clark was born in Nashville and dropped out of school to join the Nashville Tennessean as a staff photographer. In 1936 he became a stringer for Life Magazine and eventually joined the staff. Clark's pictures of Alvin York, presidents and celebrities made him one of the best known photojournalists of the 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Framed 45 star parade flag, printed linen, canton pattern 878787.In contemporary gilt frame. Sight: 24 3/4" H x 34 1/4" W Framed: 29 1/2" H x 39 1/8" W. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Some minor stains. [See more photos →]

1ST ITEM: Book Published 1897, Tennessee Centennial, with poems by Annie Somers Gilchrist. Includes photos of prominent women in Tennessee. Cloth cover with gilt lettering, stains to front. 2ND ITEM: Tennessee Centennial Exposition souvenir medal, depicting the Giant See Saw ("Cars carry 25 people and go 200 feet high"). Marked May 1-Oct. 8 1897 Nashville Tennessee. 3" Diameter, 4 1/2" square framed. Circa 1897. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: 1ST ITEM:Some stains to front of cloth cover. 2ND ITEM: Very fine condition in acrylic case/frame. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee one drawer work table with cherry primary and poplar secondary woods, original surface. Square nail constructed piece on turned legs. 28 1/2" H x 24" W x 19 3/4" D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Good condition in orginal surface [See more photos →]

Finely carved figural okimono style netsuke of a woman with a cookpot. Signed on base. Japanese, Meiji period. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 1"H x 1-3/4"W x 1-1/2"L. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 19th century paint decorated toleware items, 3 pieces, including two (2) boxes, one (1) deep tray. Ranging in size from 2 1/2" H to 5 1/2" H and 3 7/8" W to 14" W. Condition: Overall good condition, general wear to paint. [See more photos →]

Rare sterling silver hot chocolate spoon or muddler, monogrammed "BHL". Marked for William B. Durgin on back (later absorbed by Gorham) and retailed by Shreve, Crump and Lowe. 12 1/2" L. 1.915 oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition with some scratches. [See more photos →]