June 30, 2012 Auction Highlights

Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian, 1848-1886) large patinated bronze “Capture of a Wild Kirghiz Horse”, inscribed E. Lanceray in cyrillic, with foundry mark for F. Chopin in cyrillic, both marks on the base. Mounted on a bronze base with a frieze depicting the herding of wild horses. 17 1/2″ H x 25″ L x 12″ D. Condition: Original lasso pole and rope from rider to wild horse is missing. Old patina. Some oxidation and a couple of areas of bruising and abrasions to the surface. [See more photos →]

Platinum and Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Ring set with a round, brilliant-cut natural fancy deep yellow diamond (weighing 2.99 carats of VS1 clarity, even distribution of color), set in a platinum mounting with 12 round brilliant diamonds (total weight of approximately .78 carat, VS1-VS2 clarity and G-H color). Size 6. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2141608280, dated April 24, 2012, stating that the diamond is natural fancy deep yellow color, VS1 clarity, with no fluorescence. Condition: View GIA report # 2141608280 [See more photos →]

A French restoration period gilt and patinated bronze French mantle clock, depicting the mythological Jason, capturing the Golden Fleece with the head of the slain hydra at his feet. Supporting the fleece is a patinated bronze tree rising from a rocky base. The ormolu clock face has a Roman numeral dial and is decorated with two Grecian figures. The rectangular verde antico-veneered base is supported on gilt bronze paw feet. 25″ H x 15 1/2″ x 7 1/7″ D. Circa 1820. Note: This clock is similar to a model signed by Lesieur now in the MusÈe de Malmaison (MM 40-47-470). There are other closely related models including one in the Spanish Royal Collection (see J. Ramon Colon de Carvajal, Catalogo de Relojes del Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, 1987, p, 186, no. 166), three models signed by Choiselat, one by FeuchËre, one signed by Ledure and one signed by Lesieur Empire (see Sotheby’s lot 151, December 11, 1981, and lot 28, March 3, 2006). Condition: Clock is missing the original works. Sculptural elements are in very good overall condition. Some chips to the marble base. [See more photos →]

Margaret Bourke White (American, 1904-1971) warm-toned silver gelatin print, pencil signed lower right margin and labeled on back, “A Margaret Bourke-White Photograph” and “Diamond Edge Saw Indiana Limestone Company”. Mounted on cardstock and unframed. Image – 13 3/8″ H x 9 3/8″ W. Sight – 15″ H x 10 1/2″ W. Circa 1931. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Condition: Some overall toning. Some rippling to print. [See more photos →]

A large French porcelain clock in the style of Sevres, the horizontal dial spanning the exterior of an urn with hand painted floral decorated vignettes on a marbelized pink background. Mounted with gilt bronze serpent handles and swags around perimeter of base. Fitted with a stepped wooden pedestal base. Works marked ìCie LeRoy Parisî. 19 1/2″ H, not including wooden base. Mid 19th century. Provenance: purchased from J.B. Hudson Co. Antiques, Minneapolis, in the 1950s along with the garniture vases in lot #122. Condition: Clock missing pendulum, not tested for functionality. Crack to porcelain urn to left side of one vignette, approx. 2″. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee needlework sampler, silk on linen, signed “H.D. Bryant’s Work”, with house, tree, and basket or urn motifs. Attributed to Maury County (Culleoka), circa 1835. Wide lily or tulip and geometric outer border and an inner chain of diamond border, enclosing upper and lower case cross-stitched alphabets (lacking lower case d) and numerals, over the signature line which is executed in four-sided stitch. Dividing bands are stitched in geometric and floral motifs in cross, back, chain, and queen stitches. The lower half of the sampler is devoted to large figural motifs of a two-story house, tree with two birds, and a basket of fruit or flowers. This highly decorative sampler, worked in tones of blue, dark and light green, white and beige/gold, is similar to other Middle Tennessee samplers classified by the Tennessee Sampler Survey as the “Cartouche, Wreath and Vase Group” (see the Mary Elizabeth Collins sampler sold by this auction house in Dec. 2008). Provenance: according to the Tennessee Sampler Survey, which has documented this sampler, it was made by Harriet Daniel Bryant. Harriet was born in North Carolina to Edward Bryant and his second wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Amis. Sometime between 1818 and 1823 the family moved to the Culleoka area of Maury Co. where the sampler was made. Harriet married Archelous White in Maury County in 1841 and they had nine children. It descended in her family to the present consignor. Older but not original giltwood frame. Sight: 17″H x 17-1/2″W. Framed: 19″ H x 19-1/2″W. Condition: Overall very good condition with some light fading and discoloration but no thread or ground loss. Sampler is currently framed with an acidic background but is not glued down. The blue thread in the outer border does not continue through the lower right corner but there is no indication of thread loss. Later frame but possibly original glass. [See more photos →]

Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) etching and drypoint, “The Weeper (La Pleureuse)”. Black ink signed, lower left sheet margin, “Henri Matisse 10/30″, van Gelder watermarked paper. 5 7/8″ x 3 13/16″ plate, 12 5/8″ x 10 1/16” sheet. Circa 1900-1903. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Note: one of the thirty “Weeper” etchings is also in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, inventory number 142.1949. Condition: Overall very good, some minor toning. [See more photos →]

A freshly discovered and extensive Civil War archive relating to Captain Oliver Pinkney McCammon (O.P.M.) of the 3rd East Tennessee Cavalry, Company L, also relating to the explosion of The Sultana and campaigns in Tennessee. Over 120 items, mostly letters of correspondence between Captain Pinkney (1840-1897, Blount Co.,TN) and his future wife, A. E. McCall of Blount Co., during the war years of 1861-1865. Archive also contains additional letters of correspondence between Captain Pinkney and his father, the men in his regiment, and others. This lot also contains a small circular tintype of McCammon in uniform and an amber “Union” bottle from the war period. An overview of content includes McCammon’s discussion of military campaigns in Middle Tennessee including engagements with General Wheeler and Hood, capture of his regiment by General Forest in September of 1864 and his subsequent escape, correspondence relating to the loss of several of his men on the ill-fated Sultana steamboat, discussion of guerilla attacks by Rebels in East Tennessee by A. E. McCall and his father, discussion of local and national political matters, smallpox breakouts in the camps, and an ongoing written courtship between McCammon and his future wife, Ann E. McCall. The archive contains letters such as the poignant correspondence written Nov. 20, 1864 from Susan Fowler to Captain McCammon on the report her son, Andrew Fowler, who was taken prisoner by the Confederates. She writes, ìit is a consolation to know that he (Andrew) is not numbered with the dead. I hope the time will soon come for him to return under your command as Andrew is all the support I have his father having died since he went away and left me with four children to take of. I hope God will spare him to be an honor to his country & a blessing to meÖî (note ñ an A. Fowler from the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry is listed as killed on the Sultana in April 1865). An earlier January 1863 letter from Captain McCammon reviews the remaining carnage of the Shiloh battlefield over 7 months later, ìwe stopped at Cornith overnight. Near the long to be remembered Battle Ground of Shiloh, which place still bears witness of the vanity of life. Fragments of garments and the skeletons of the dashing cavalry horses are not all the marks yet remaining of warís wild rage, for human skulls are by no means scarce, upon the surface…î An excerpt from a Nov. 1864 written by Capt. McCammon discusses the capture of men in his regiment, ìIt turns out that Joshua Hines is not dead but is a prisoner in the Rebelís hands, so says a Report brought through by the Sutler of our RegtÖ Our Boys are at Cahaba, Ala & were in tolerably good health. When he left though living upon very scanty rations. Well, we have about one hundred and twenty five men here as the representatives of eleven companies & I believe my own Company came though best of any, having thirty five me including a few that were not captured, & those who were and have since made their escape. (Note ñ A. J. Hines from the regiment is later listed as killed on the Sultana). A later letter May 1865 McCammon writes, ìThe last few days have been truly days of anxiety with us–in relation to the boys of our Regiment who had been in Rebel Prison, — whom it seems were aboard–(The Steamer Sultana) –at the time of the explosion the number of our boys rescued from the sad condition into which they were thrown by the occurrence of the disaster, amounts to about one hundred and forty among which I noticed the names of Bart McMurray, Sam Pickens, Van Headrick, Pat Ray, Wm Hill, James Baker and two of the Pryor Boys.—I believe this includes the Majority of those saved that you would likely know.— Alexander McCammon died on a boat near St. Louis, Mo. Sometime previous to the above mentioned accident…î McCammons future wife, Ann McCall writes him from East Tennessee in November of 1864, ìì…things appear somewhat in a bad fix tho I hope it will not be in as bad a fix as some think it is, it is true that some of them is in bad fix they have had to leave home to go into the Southern Army their was only fifteen passed here to day in some company some from Jeferson and some from Blount and how many more is runing I canít tell. General Gillam had a fight at the Gap and got his forse scattered and they are runing everwhere their was three of them here this evening hunting their way to Knoxville. It is reported that they have been fighting at Strawberry Plains yesterday. I canít tell how true it is I recon Naughn A Brachinridge is up their some plase from the account that some of them gives that has run from up their some of them say that they havenít slept in their oun house for four months. What this country is going to turn to I canít tell they get worse ever day their is a farsed? that bellong to no army they just go about and ___ peopleís houses and steal anything they want…î Correspondence from a cousin of Ann McCall in February of 1864, ìit looks like the rebs and negros will take this plase after while the rebs is coming in daly and joining our regiment som of them think will do while others wont. Blont (Blount) Co. is very well represented(sp?)Öwe hear now our forces hav fel back to Noxville and Marville . I donít like that if we can hold thare a monthÖî Captain McCammon writes in September 1863, ìI should have been much pleased to enter my own County seat (Blount Co., TN) with the first Blue Coats, but as we are under the command of Rosecrans & it fell to the Col. of Burnsides to possess that country with federal forces, we have been deprived of that pleasure. To get revenge the boys went guerrilla hunting the other data & brought in twelve of the thieving scoundrels who were prowling about recruiting some thirty miles from here. ì A January 1865 letter from Captain McCammon near Nashville discusses the state of the Confederate cause – ìThe Rebel Army, of the West, utterly demoralized, disorganized, & almost Panic Stricken. General Sherman has Marched Victoriously through Georgia & Captured enough of Rebel property in Savannah to pay the entire expense of the campaign, – Whilst the Army of the East holds Lee at the gates of Richmond as a Sentinel giving but little time to contemplate any aggressive act whatever.î In addition to the letters, the majority retain the original envelopes and postmarks, a handful of other letters from friends and family members are post 1865. Provenance: Consignor is a direct descendant of McCammon; descended in his family. Condition: Expected toning and discoloration, few with minor edge losses, but all letters readable and in generally good condition. [See more photos →]

Washington Co., Tennessee stoneware pottery rundlet by Charles Frederick Decker (1832-1914), dated and inscribed in script, “Aug. 15th, 1897. Made by C. F. Decker Sr. at the Keystone Pottery of Chucky Valley Tenn.” This piece also has an additional inscribed star and heart motif around the spout, eight incised lines around the body. 15 1/2″ length, 8 1/2″ diameter on ends. Illustrated and exhibited in 2004, “The Pottery of Charles F. Decker: A Life Well Made,” Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum catalog, page 38. This rundlet is also illustrated in ìTennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters ñ 1790-1950, Volume 1?, Samuel Smith and Steve Rogers, 2011, Figure 2-115, p. 273. Biography (Courtesy of Carole Wahler): Charles Frederick Decker was born in Germany in 1832. He arrived in Philadelphia in his late teens. Oral tradition suggests he worked at the Remmey Pottery before establishing his Keystone pottery there at the age of 25. He moved his family to Delaware for a few years and then back to Philadelphia. After 1869, Decker moved to Virginia, six miles north of Abingdon. The pottery he operated there was located on land owned by a man named Mallicote (Mallicoat). In 1872, he established his pottery in the Nolichucky River Valley near present day Johnson City, Tennessee. For a year or so he operated in both Virginia and Tennessee. He was one of a number of potters who settled in the region during the early years of Reconstruction. He named his Chucky Valley pottery the same name that he had used in Pennsylvania, Keystone Pottery. His pottery was marketed not only in East Tennessee, but also in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. Condition: Overall very good condition with two shallow chips to one end and shallow chip to top opening. Firing mark to one side. [See more photos →]

Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian, 1848-1886) patinated bronze sculpture depicting a soldier on horseback, inscribed E. Lanceray in cyrillic, with foundry mark for F. Chopin in cyrillic, both marks on base. 10" H x 10 1/4" L x 4 3/4" D. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, old patina. [See more photos →]

A Synopsis of The Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands by John Gould, F.L.S., published by the author, 20 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, 1837-38. 73 hand-colored lithographic plates by and after Elizabeth Gould, 8 pp. Description of New Species at end. Owner’s bookplate on end paper: George Ernest Morrison. Paper label on end paper: Angus and Robertson, Booksellers to the University, 89 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Sheets: 10-5/8″ x 7-1/8″, Volume: super octavo. Dark green half-leather, gilt-ruled, decorative stamped binding, all edges gilt. Provenance: George Ernest Morrison (1862-1920) was a journalist, traveller and political adviser to the Chinese government. He sold his library of Western language works on China, over 20,000 volumes, maps and pamphlets in 1917 to Baron Iwasaki, then president of Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. The collection is now held by the Tokyo Toyo Bunka Kenkyusho. (See Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University). Condition: Minor scattered foxing except for plate of “Graucalus Tenuirostris”, “Graucalus Swainsonii”, “Graucalus Mentalis”. Joints and corners rubbed. [See more photos →]

Roberto Burle Marx (Brazil, 1909-1994) untitled abstract painting in shades of blue, red and green. Acrylic and gouache on paper. Signed and dated lower right, “Robert Burle Marx 1984.” Molded giltwood frame with mauve silk mat and gilt liner. 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ sight, 20″ x 27″ framed. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee estate. Biography: Roberto Burle Marx was born in San Paolo but studied painting in Berlin, where he also became interested in landscape architecture. He is now considered one of the most celebrated landscape artists of the 20th century. But he continued to express himself artistically through paintings, sculpture, jewelry design, tapestry and singing, and once said that he thought of himself first and foremost as a painter. Marx donated his large estate, including his renowned plant collection, to the Brazilian National Institute for Cultural Heritage in 1985 and died in Rio de Janeiro in 1994. An exhibit devoted to his work in all mediums was featured at the Imperial Museum in Rio de Janiero in 2009 (see The New York Times, Jan. 20, 2009, article by Larry Rother). Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Republic Period porcelain vases depicting a fisherman gazing at a giant beached clam with willow tree and crane overhead. Artist's inscription and seal with two additional seals. Marked "China" on bases with a four character blue overglaze mark. 13 5/8" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Technical Sergeant George A. Pierce WWII archive. Sargeant Pierce flew 31 missions on the B-17 bomber “Bags Inc.” in the European theater. The leather jacket is decorated with a pin-up girl surrounded by “Bags Inc. Ceiling Zero” with 31 bombs stating the different cities bombed. The jacket is a size 40 A-2 military issued jacket. Included is Sargeant Pierce’s framed bomber wings, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and ribbons for Army good conduct, Asiatic-Pacific campaign, European-Africa Middle Eastern campaign, and his honorable discharge card. Also included is a picture of Sergeant Pierce with his crew standing next to a B-17 and a portrait of him in dress uniform. Medals framed: 10-1/4″ H x 8-1/4″ W. Crew framed: 10-3/4″ H x 12-3/4″ W. Portrait framed: 15-1/2″ H x 12-1/2″ W. Biography: George A. Pierce (1917-1969) was raised in Knox County, Tennessee. He enlisted on January 23, 1941 with his two brothers, Ira S. Pierce and S. Pierce, who were also airmen. Condition: Some overall wear to jacket, fraying to fabric at end of sleeves. [See more photos →]

183 pieces of sterling silver flatware, most with old Lion-Anchor-G mark for Gorham, in the "Old French" Pattern, with monograms (JHS). Includes: 12 dinner knives with silverplated blades, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 ice tea spoons, 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 12 demitasse spoons, 12 round bowl bouillon spoons, 12 round bowl gumbo spoons, 12 seafood/oyster forks, 12 luncheon forks, 11 luncheon knives with silverplated blades, 11 orange/fruit spoon, 10 teaspoons, 6 tablespoons, and 7 individual fruit knives with silverplated blades. Serving pieces include a master butter knife, 8-3/4" large bowl serving spoon, large serving fork, pierced serving fork, gravy ladle, cream ladle, sardine fork, large ice serving tongs, jelly or cheese knife with silverplated blade, pickle fork, olive fork, large carving set (knife, fork and knife sharpener, all with steel blades), small carving set (knife and fork with stainless blades), and 2 pie servers with stainless blades. Total weight (excluding all knives and hollow-handled pieces): 179.22 oz troy. American, early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Edward R. Storck, Buffalo, NY. Condition: Overall excellent condition, with monograms. Olive fork has a loss to the center tine, steel bladed carving set shows oxidation to blades. [See more photos →]

Art Deco platinum diamond bracelet wristwatch by Rhone Watch Co., Geneva, Switzerland, containing 139 total diamonds with a total weight of approximately 10 carats, VS1-SI1 clarity and G-H-I color. The watch features a rectangular case and face with a hinged link style diamond set bracelet with a diamond accent link on each bracelet side and a fold-over style clasp. The case contains a total of 10 bezel set baguette diamonds and 30 bead set round diamonds and the face features hand painted numbers and a fancy border. The bracelet contains 2 bezel set large baguette diamonds, approximately .75 ct. each, and 53 bezel set baguette diamonds. Each trim contains 6 bezel set baguette and 16 bead set round diamonds. Markings inside watch case: "The Rhone Watch Compy Geneve Swiss 4 Adjustments 18 Jewels No 1024". Condition: One round single cut diamond is chipped. One straight baguette is broken. Watch is not running. [See more photos →]

Rare six light brass chandelier or gasolier by Angle Lamp Company of New York in the Aesthetic Movement style with central brass element, foliate design and scroll work decoration extending over the arms to clear glass bases stamped "Trademark Angle N.Y.". Reeded milk glass chimneys. 29" H x 50" W x 45" D including shades. Late 19th Century. Condition: Overall good condition with one clear glass base broken and a chip to one milk glass shade. Expected wear and tarnished to brass. Converted for electricity. [See more photos →]

Edwardian sterling silver tea service including coffee pot (8" H x 9 3/4" W), tea pot (5 1/4" H x 10 3/4" W), warming pot with stand (12" H x 10 1/4" W), sugar (4" H x 8 3/4" W), and creamer (4" H x 7" W). Rococo style design with carved mask and shell decoration on the flared and gadrooned rims. The bodies with wooden handles, chased foliate spouts with additional foliate, shell, cartouche and cornucopia decoration. Marks for London, sterling, date 1903-1904, and the Belfast, Norther Ireland retailer, Gibson & Company. 139.485 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear, some scattered shallow dents. Cartouches of teapot and coffeepot engraved with wheat sheaf. [See more photos →]

Angel Botello (Puerto Rico, 1913-1986) oil on board painting, depicting Haitian women dancing with a man playing a drum. Signed upper right "Botello" in red. Housed in the original carved and gilt wood frame. Sight – 9" H x 8" w. Framed – 17" H x 16" W. Circa 1956. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist by the consignor's mother and stepfather, Whitley Jarman Jordon Potter and Clarence Carlyle Potter Jr., in the fall of 1956 on their honeymoon in Haiti. Angel Bottello was born in Spain and studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in France, but moved back to Spain in 1935 when he won an art scholarship to the San Fernando Academy in Madrid. The onset of the Spanish Civil War forced him to abandon his studies and join the army as a cartographer. He traveled frequently afterward, working in Haiti and Cuba, and eventually settled in Puerto Rico, where he worked in a number of different mediums including paintings, sculptures, and prints. Condition: Very good condition. Some separation to corners of frame. [See more photos →]

Second two titles of Laura Ingalls Wilder's The Little House on the Prairie series, both signed by Laura Ingalls Wilder (American, 1867-1957). (1) "Little House on the Prairie", copyright 1935, missing dust jacket. Book: 8-5/16" x 5-3/4" x 7/8". (2) "On the Banks of Plum Creek", copyright 1937, dust jacket present with damage. Book: 8-1/2" x 7-1/8" x 7/8". Both half title pages signed by author and in good condition. Provenance ñ consignorís grandmother and Laura Ingalls Wilder became personal friends after their families moved within 8 miles of each other in the Mansfield/Norwood Missouri area in the late 1890s. The consignorís grandmother purchased the entire set of eight Wilder books and had Laura Ingalls Wilder sign each of the books during an afternoon tea visit during October 1951. The consignor was born in October of 1951 and his grandparents presented their grandson with the entire set of signed books as a gift, Christmas of 1951. An inscription at the front of each signed book reads, ìTo Robert Stephan from Gram + Gramp Ellis Christmas 1951?. Condition: (1) Cover in very good condition with minor surface abrasions. (2) Jacket cover present with tears, chips and abrasions and fading. Book cover with some discoloration along spine and edges. [See more photos →]

Egidius Linnig (Belgium, 1821 – 1860) oil on board painting depicting an European harbor scene with two ships, one with figures in the foreground, and ships and city in the background. Signed lower left and dated 1851. Housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 11 3/8" H x 16 3/8" W. Framed – 20 3/4" H x 25 1/2" W. Condition: Painting in very good condition with small age crack to wood panel lower right.. Losses to gilt frame with separation noted at corners. [See more photos →]

Alabama Indestructible doll, black version, made by the Ella G. Smith Doll Company (operating 1899-1925). Molded and painted head and ears, molded mitten style hands and blue stocking shoes. Ella Smith was the first doll maker in the South to manufacture black dolls. Made after 1919. 13 1/2″ H. Condition: Overall good condition with wear and paint lost to head, primarily to top. Losses to nose. General wear to limbs and overall grime. [See more photos →]

Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) oil on board of a African American woman posing in a bright yellow dress against a vibrant green background. Signed lower right, “Jos. Delaney 1959″ . 28″ H x 21 3/4” H, unframed. Provenance: From a private Knoxville, Tennessee Collection. Biography (Courtesy of Frederick C. Moffatt) Joseph Delaney was born in Knoxville in 1904, the ninth of ten children born to a Methodist Minister. He and his older brother, Beauford, discovered their interest in art by drawing on Sunday School cards. In 1930, Joseph left Tennessee for New York where Beauford was also working as an artist, and enrolled in the Art Students League under the tutelage of Thomas Hart Benton and Alexander Brooke. The subject matter he found there, including the city’s landmarks and its people, are the images for which he is best known. In 1986, Delaney returned to Knoxville to live and was artist-in-residence for the University of Tennessee Art Department until his death in 1991. Delaney’s works are included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Chicago Art Institute, The Knoxville Museum of Art, and The Smithsonian American Art Museum. Condition: Overall very good condition. Unframed board mounted on foam board. Possible inpainting to left foot. [See more photos →]

The first two titles in The Little House on the Prairie series, both signed by author Laura Ingalls Wilder (American, 1867-1957). (1) "Little House in the Big Woods", copyright 1932, missing dust jacket. (2) "Farmer Boy", copyright 1933, dust jacket present with damage. Both half title pages signed, "Laura Ingalls Wilder", in good condition. Provenance ñ consignorís grandmother and Laura Ingalls Wilder became personal friends after their families moved within 8 miles of each other in the Mansfield/Norwood Missouri area in the late 1890s. The consignorís grandmother purchased the entire set of eight Wilder books and had Laura Ingalls Wilder sign each of the books during an afternoon tea visit during October 1951. The consignor was born in October of 1951 and his grandparents presented their grandson with the entire set of signed books as a gift Christmas of 1951. An inscription at the front of each signed book reads, ìTo Robert Stephan from Gram + Gramp Ellis Christmas 1951?. The books have remained in his possession until now. 8-1/2" x 7" x 3/4" each. Condition: 1st item: Some fraying on book cover edges. Three water stains on front cover. 2nd item: Most of front of dust jacket present with chips. A few abrasions and minor grime on cover. [See more photos →]

Statue of Liberty Committee Model (after FrÈdÈric Auguste Bartholdi, French, 1834-1904), bronzed lady liberty figure on a white metal base (made in two pieces). Marked on underside of liberty figure: "American Committee Model" and on base "Patented Nov. 5 '78 / Feb.Y. 18.79). Lady Liberty's tablet reads in relief "4th July 1776". Overall height 12" (statue 6", base 6"). Note: Statue of Liberty Committee Models were sold beginning in about 1885 through the American Committee of the Statue of Liberty as an effort to raise funds to pay for the statue's pedestal. Casts were made in 6", 12" and 36" sizes with the 12" and 36" sizes being more expensive and less frequently purchased. A number of these models were reportedly scrapped to make munitions during World Wars I and II and the number of surviving examples is unknown. Provenance: descended in the family of Eugene Castner Lewis (1845-1917), president of L & N Railroad and director general of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Condition: Missing torch, light wear and patination, especially to pedestal, some spikes of crown slightly bent. [See more photos →]

American School oil on canvas, portrait of child holding a kitten with a landscape view visible in the background beyond a drape. Unsigned. Gilt carved frame. Sight: 20" H x 16-1/4" W, frame: 25" H x 21" W. Second quarter 19th century, possibly Southern. Condition: Relined, Overall cracklure. Minor losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export silver trinket box, featuring detailed repousse decoration on all sides of figures conversing and eating in a garden setting with pagodas in the background. Gilt washed interior. Marked on the base with Chinese characters and the mark of Luen-Wo (working Shanghi, Late 19th/ Early 20th century). 2" H x 6" W x 3 1/4" D. 11.55 troy ounces. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Signed Galle cameo Art Nouveau vase, red relief carved tropical floral decoration on a deep amber ground. "Galle" signature in relief on side of body. 14" H. Condition: Overall excellent condition with a couple of scuff lines on midsection. [See more photos →]

Smoky quartz snuff bottle, the interior signed and finely painted with figures, donkey and horse from Chinese literature, with a pearl and lapis-like stone stopper and ivory spoon. 3"H. Chinese, late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with a few scattered light abrasions inside and outside, near base. [See more photos →]

Large hallmarked Persian silver punch bowl (4 3/4" H x 12 1/4" W) and underplate (16" dia.), both hallmarked with the Iranian 84 standard hallmark (.875 purity) and other illegible mark to the base. Bowl with all over chased decoration with shaped foliate border. Underplate with chased and shaped foliate border. 94.20 oz troy total weight. Mid 20th century. Condition: Both over good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Thomas Campbell (TN, 1834-1914) landscape painting, oil on artist's board with partial label en verso, depicting two men fishing in a stream and a small cabin in right background. Signed "T. Campbell" lower left. Gold paneled and molded frame. Sight: 9 x 14-1/4. Frame: 12-1/2 x 18. Late 19th century frame. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. 1-1/4" crease in board in upper right quadrant. Blacklighting reveals minor touch–up in upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner and along crease. [See more photos →]

North Carolina salt-glazed jug, stamped "W. W. Ballard Dockery, N.C." (1852 – 1894). Pulled handle with concentric rings around the upper bulbous midsection and incised "2" denoting gallon capacity, salt glaze drip on upper midsection. 13 1/8" H. Condition: Very good condition with no visible flaws. [See more photos →]

Chinese Imari porcelain charger, with enamel landscape vignettes to center and rim. H. Moog Atlanta, GA porcelain dealer label en verso. 19" D. 18th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight wear. Appears to have old restoration to rim area [See more photos →]

Louis Lozowick (1892-1973) lithograph titled "Mid-Air", depicting a construction worker suspended in air with planes in the background. Signed lower right. Unframed. Plate – 11 3/8" H x 6 1/2" W. Sight – 11 3/4" H x 6 3/4" W. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Condition: Some scattered foxing, a couple of scratches and indentions, borders taped down. [See more photos →]

Coin silver beaker or julep cup with beaded rim and footring, marked on base W.H. Calhoun in rectangle (William Henry Calhoun, working Nashville, TN 1835-d. 1865, reference Benjamin Caldwell, Tennessee Silversmiths, pp. 49-52). Inscribed on face: To James S. Frazer from his aunt F.P. Murfree, Dec. 25, 1858. 3-1/2"H, 4.07 oz troy. Note: James Stokes Frazer was born 1852 in either Lebanon or Nashville to Dr. Henry S. Frazer and Elizabeth Maney Murfree. He attended Cumberland University Law School and practiced law in Middle Tennessee until his death in 1892. Frazer married Mary Washington, a daughter of George Augustine Washington of Wessyngton Plantation and a distant cousin to President George Washington. James Frazer's aunt, who gave him the cup, was Fannie Priscilla Dickinson Murfree (1816-1902), wife of William Law Murfree (brother of Elizabeth Maney Murfree). William and Elizabeth's grandfather (James S. Frazer's great grandfather), Hardy Murfree, was a Revolutionary War hero who founded the town of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Provenance: descended in the family of James S. Frazer. Condition: Scattered minor dents including one below inscription, light scratching, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Louis Edward Jones (American, 1878-1958) oil on board titled “Among Rugged Mountains In The Smokies” depicting a mountain scene with two large blue mountains in the background and a stream, rocks, and woods in the foreground. Signed and dated lower left “L.E. Jones 1944”. Title, name, and date en verso. Housed in a giltwood frame. 8-1/4″ H x 10-1/4″ W. Jones was an Impressionist painter from Woodstock, New York and established the Cliff Dwellers studio in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882-1925) lithograph, initialed in plate and pencil signed in lower right margin ìGeorge Bellowsî, titled in pencil mid-margin "Bathing Beach", pencil signed lower middle sheet margin ì22 printedî and pencil signed in lower left margin, ìBolton Brown impî. Unframed. Plate measures 8 3/8? H x 7" W. Sheet measures 12" H x 9 3/4" W. . Circa 1921. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Condition: Crease to upper right quadrant with tear to margin. Mounting tape adhered to perimeter. [See more photos →]

Tennessee red and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 76 3/4" x 80". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some overall fading, minor stains and holes. [See more photos →]

Mexican sterling silver two-handled footed serving tray with oval scalloped border. Marked en verso, "Hecho en Mexico, 925, J. Torres" and 27-3/4" W x 18-5/8" D. 93.81 oz troy. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Tennessee green and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 72 1/2" x 80". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some fading, wear to fringe, minor holes and stains. [See more photos →]

Pair of French gilt bronze mounted Sevres style porcelain covered urns, each with floral and figural hand painted and gilded decoration, on a pink ground with romantic women and cherub vignettes . Lion mask handles. 12 1/2" H. 19th century. Purchased from J.B. Hudson Co. Antiques, Minneapolis, in the 1950s along with the clock in lot #121. Condition: Very good condition with minor glaze wear. [See more photos →]

The personal diary of Confederate Private Adam Wise Kersh of Company F 52nd Virginia Infantry. Dated sporadic entries from July 1861 – September 1862 written while stationed at Camp "Tip Top" located in the Alleghany Mountains in Pocahantas County, Virginia. Topics include daily camp life, building fortifications and making other preparations for future skirmishes , his personal daily activities, skirmishes with the Union troops, weather conditions, and lists of those who died. One entry dated May 8th, 1862 talks about the Battle of McDowell, the beginning of Confederate Army Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's Campaign through the Shenandoah Valley. Private Kersh states "our boys routed the Yankees" and then goes on to describe the injuries to the commanders on the Confederate side. In actuality, although the Confederate Army pushed back the attacking Union army led by Robert H. Milroy and Robert C. Schenck, they sustained almost double the casualties and injuries of the Yankee troops. This is one of the last dated entries. 5 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W. Note: Adam W. Kersh was born November 16, 1828 and was a resident of Centerville, Virgina in northern Augusta County. He was a furniture maker, a bachelor, and a member of St. Michael's Reformed Church. He died in 1905. Condition: Pages detached from binding, toning to paper and wear to leather cover. [See more photos →]

Large Archive of Lt. Colonel Raymond T. "The Swede" Swenson of the Army Air Corps, first American pilot shot down in WWII. This Archive documents his career through WWII as a cadet in flight school up until his discharge in 1946. Included in the archive are Lt. Colonel Swenson's personal flight records, A-2 Bomber Jacket, leather flight cap, wool garrison cap, patches, his purple heart, ribbons, dog tag, uniform pins and insignia, a book on the history of Class 38-B of Kelly Field by Bill Yancey, and The Air Navigation Text of The U.S. Army Air Corps. Also, numerous photograph including Randolph Field, mechanics rooms, parachute loft, and planes at the flight school, Class 38-B Advanced flight school photograph, group photograph of the officers of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron of March Field, California, and a photograph of officers with a B-29 at Grand Island, Nebraska. Biography: Raymond T. Swenson was born St. Paul, Minnesota on October 28, 1912. He attended the University of Minnesota and was in the ROTC before coming to Randolph Field as a cadet in 1937. He was first assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron of March Field, California and in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On December 7th,1941, Lt. Col. Swenson in route to Australia when his B-17 took fire from Japanese Zero's attacking Hickam Field in the Pearl Harbor attack. Swenson's plane was ripped in half, and he was forced to make an emergency landing. This was the first American plane shot down in WWII. (See book "Day of Infamy" by Lord for pictures of Swenson's plane). Swenson was injured in the crash landing and received a purple heart. Following Pearl Harbor, Swenson distinguished himself in raids on Rabaul and at one point was acting commander of the 5th Bomber Command of Garbutt, Field. Swenson remained in the South Pacific until October 1943. He returned to the US and was stationed at several different bases until the end of the war. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in January 1946 and discharged June 1949. Condition: Overall everything in very good condition. The bomber jacket and leather flight cap have some wear. [See more photos →]

Tennessee black and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration.84" x 74". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some fading, wear to fringe, minor holes and stains. [See more photos →]

Sterling silver cake basket of oval footed form with repousse flowers and vines, joined by two cartouches (monogrammed RWS from CS and March 12, 1859), the rib-twisted swing-style handle design repeating at the outer edges. Marked on base Tiffany & Co 5158 G & W (for Grosjean and Woodward) English Sterling 925-1000 9 550 Broadway NY. 9-1/4"H x 11"W x 8-5/8"D. 23.66 oz troy. Circa 1859. Note: Grosjean and Woodward were among the earliest suppliers of hollowware for Tiffany. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Archive of material related to Private Owen Weed Nimms, Company I, 12th Iowa Infantry Volunteers, Union Army. Nimms, originally of Maquoketa, Iowa, enlisted 1861 at the age of 19. He saw action at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in Tennessee, and was listed as missing in action April 6 1862 in Shiloh, Tennessee (he was captured at "The Hornet's Nest"). He was injured but recovered and was discharged Aug. 23, 1862. This archive consists of 14 letters with good content, a sixth plate tintype of Nimms in uniform; an 8" x 10" period print made from this image; photocopies of Nimm's military file; a Prayer Meeting Tune Book with inscription "presented to Nimms while a prisoner at __ Georgia by Captain S. Bradley of the Rebb Army May 16th 1862", (Nimms had written to his mother about how much he missed worship services); 2 reunion ribbons and 1 reunion medal; and an 1895 reunion booklet from the third reunion of the 2nd, 7th, 8th, 12th and 14th Iowa Infantries. The 14 letters are written by Nimms primarily to his parents back home and include some graphic descriptions of the activity at Fort Donelson: ""Wee came within about three hundred yards of the entrenchments and then the sharp shooters commenced. Wee took our station under the brow of the hill and expected an attack. Thursday night it rained until tenn o'clock and then it coments snowing and I had to lay on the cold wet ground without any blanket… Skirmishing went on until Saturday afternoon and the fight become general. The fighting lasted one hour and a half and I heard bullets came about as close as I cared about having them. Mother there was one poor man that I felt sorry for, there was two men got wounded by grape shot, one had his left leg shot off or just so it hung on and the other fell right on to me, you don't know how thankfull I was that I did not get killed, it was God that keep me throug(h) the battle." Nimms also writes of life in the POW camp: "Got news yesterday that Leut. John J. Marks was dead… died with fever.. there has benn a great many of the men died with nothing else but homesickness." Includes 1 letter from Camp ___, dated Oct. 13 but no year (extremely faded); 1 letter from Benton Barracks 1862 (undated, prior to Battle of Ft. Donelson); 2 letters from Camp Benton dated Jan. 18, 1862; 2 undated letter fragments; 1 from Camp Benton in St. Louis Jan. 21 1862; 1 from Fort Donelson (undated, just after battle); 1 from Fort Donelson Feb. 27, 1 undated from "Camp in the Woods near Tenn"; 1 dated June 16 1862 Nashville, after the Battle of Shiloh; 1 from Camp Benton dated July 11, 1862; 1 dated Aug. 23, 1862; 1 dated Dec. 16, 1864 after Nimms had left the service talking about starting a boat business (old photo of boat included). Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Letters with expected light fading and toning, some chipping at edges and fold lines, overall good condition and readable (with the exception of the Oct. 13 letter, very faded) with many of the letters transcribed. Prayer Meeting Tune Book with with worn cover and fragile spine. Reunion brochure and ribbons with some discoloration. Tintype very good but missing the cover of its union case. Period print is glued to cardboard backing and is in fragile condition with losses and wear. [See more photos →]

Pair Chinese porcelain sake cups with iron red dragon chasing the flaming pearl design, blue Kuang Hsu character mark to bases. 2" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Federal Tennessee Desk and bookcase or secretary with figured walnut primary wood and poplar secondary. Upper case with fitted ogee cornice molding over blind paneled door, case with two interior shelves. Lower desk section has fall front writing section with bank of pigeonholes under drawers and a central prospect door flanked by two vertical hidden drawers. Other drawer and hidden compartments behind prospect doors. Four graduated scratch beaded and dovetailed drawers with round brasses, over a shaped skirt and French feet. 93 1/2" H x 42" W x 22 1/4" D. First quarter of 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition with desk and bookcase being an old association. The bookcase has had doors reset. Patch to hinge of fall board, replaced brasses in original holes, and repairs/separation to skirt. [See more photos →]

Sullivan County, Tennessee redware jug, attributed to the Cain pottery. Lead glazed jug with pulled handle, sine wave and incised lines bordering the upper bulbous midsection, ringed collar with smoothed rim, beaded foot, bottom with areas of pooled glazing. Single thumb print to handle terminus. 8" H. 19th century. Provenance: Hawkes Estate, located in Cooks Valley area of Sullivan County. For additional examples of pottery from the East Tennessee area, refer to "Earthenware Potters Along The Great Road in Virginia and Tennessee," Moore, J. Roderick, The Magazine Antiques, September 1983, pp. 528-537. Note – this jug was in the "Made in East Tennessee: Pottery" exhibit at the Museum of East Tennessee History September 1996 – February 1997. Condition: Old shallow chip to rim and base. Chips filled with removable wax. Minor wear to glaze commensurate with age. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee stoneware pottery jar by William Grindstaff, stamped "W. Grinstaff" and an additional "1" stamp, denoting gallon capacity. 10 1/2" H. Late 19th century Condition: Overall good condition with one hairline extending from rim to shoulder area. [See more photos →]

Large late 18th or early 19th century Chinese export porcelain Famile Rose charger, with central floral, chrysanthemum, bird, butterfly and peacock decoration, inner floral, peach and butterfly border and floral rim with six vignettes and symbols including a sword, fan and flute. Old French retail label en verso. 18-3/4" dia. Condition: Overall excellent condition with slight wear to decoration. [See more photos →]

Southern full tester high post poplar bed in older surface. Each post is cherry with thick bulbous turnings, decorative shaped poplar headboard and foot board, and later tester fitting on original tester mountings. 80" H x 59 1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Good condition. Some turnings have minor chips, dings, and abrasions. One post shows some loss in height to the turned foot. Foot rail and head rail are original with evidence of earlier roping, side rails are contemporary. [See more photos →]

Madonna and Child santos figure dolls with porcelain head and shoulders over a conical cardboard base. Each figure has a hand painted face and original blue/green silk and velvet clothing with gilt-banded and lace trim. Mary holds a bouquet of flowers and her child holds a gilt-painted orb. Each has a silverplated metal crown ornamented with small pearl-like beads and inset with colored "jewels". With oval wood stand. Mary is 15"H, child 7"H, (not including stand), crowns 2" and 1-1/2"H. Continental, mid 19th century. Condition: Mary lacks arms, possibly as made. Tiny chip to side of child's head. Discoloration, fraying and losses to clothing. Oxidation to crowns, 2 pearl beads lost. [See more photos →]

Three Chinese Silver and Stone Bracelets. (1) Gilt-silver filigree and cloisonne link bracelet with inlaid malachite, 7" L, with safety chain. (2) Gilt-silver filigree bracelet with floral motif and inlaid cabochon amethysts, 7-1/4" L, with safety chain. (3) Gilt-silver filigree bracelet with butterfly motif and inlaid lapis, 7" L with safety chain. Each marked SILVER on clasp. Condition: overall very good condition. Minor wear to cloisonne and gilt finishes. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold Lady's diamond ring, custom cast square shank style double band containing one bezel-set round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately .85 carat, (approximately VS1 clarity and approximately H-I color). Also containing 3 round brilliant diamonds with total weight of approximately .30 ct, (approximately VS1 clarity and approximately H-I color). 12.10 grams. Size 5 1/2. Condition: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

64 pieces of Wallace sterling flatware, Rosepoint pattern, including 12 dinner forks (7 1/2" L), 12 salad forks ( 6 1/4" L), 12 spoons (6" L), 12 knives (9 1/2" L), 11 butter knives (5 1/2" L), 3 berry spoons (5 1/4"L), 2 serving spoons (8 1/4" L). 65.49 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Twelve (12) Wallace sterling silver goblets, 6 with the monogram "B". Each measures 6 3/4" H. 67.12 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition, one with significant scratch. [See more photos →]

Green French Art Deco cast iron patio furniture including a settee and three side chairs. Settee features a straight crest rail above arrow shaped splats, flared arms and four canted legs, 27 1/2" H x 59" W x 19 1/2" D. Three armless chairs of matching design, 29" H x 18/2" w x 19 1/2" D. 20th Century. Condition: Overall very good condition with some abraisions to the paint and minor rust. [See more photos →]

Large and closely matching assembled set of Minton and Limoges gilt-decorated china. Item 1: 12 Minton Bone China dinner plates with turquoise background and gilt decoration on rim. Marked H3951D on back. 10 1/2" diameter. Item 2: 27 pieces of Minton China (pattern H4549), white with gilt decoration, including 16 teacups (4"), 15 teacup saucers (5 1/2" diameter), 12 cream soup bowls (4 1/2" Diameter), and 11 cream soup saucers (6 1/8" Diameter). Item 3: Twelve L. Bernardaud and Co. French Limoges "Amboise" salad plates. White with gold decorated boarder. 7 5/8" Diameter. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

New England or Pennsylvania walnut high chest, poplar and white pine secondary wood. Ogee cornice molding, with top row of three drawers over a row of two drawers, over five graduated drawers, all dovetailed with molded edges and full dust boards. Ball and claw feet. 70 3/4" H x 40 3/4" W x 23 1/2" D. Late 18th century to early19th century. Provenance: Descended through a Massachusetts family Condition: Overall good condition with replaced feet, older surface, replaced brasses, and minor chips and patches to drawers [See more photos →]

Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) watercolor figure depicting a nude female figure standing with arms raised and resting on her head. Signed “Joseph Delaney” lower left. 19″ H x 12″ W. Provenance: From a private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Some slight toning to paper. Jagged edge to right margin. [See more photos →]

"Map of the Tennasee Government Formerly Part of North Carolina from the Latest Surveys, 1795," engraved by B. Tanner, published New York, J. Reid, L. Wayland & C. Smith, showing the Missisippi River to the "Apallachian Mountains" and part of Kentucky, along with Native American landmarks. Areas labeled include Knoxville, Fort Massac, Clarksville, Nashville and South Bounds of Military Reservation, High Broken Ground, Creeks Crossing Place, and Crow, Cherokee,Chota, Talasse, and Coyeta Indian towns. Also depicted are public roads, Indian boundaries, and the width of rivers in yards. Image 7-1/4 x 15-1/4 in., page 9-3/4 x 16-1/8 in. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection, purchased from the 2006 auction of the collection of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell. Condition: Overall toning and scattered foxing. Professionally cleaned, deacidified and encapsulated in a clear archival sleeve. [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Noir charger with nine paint decorated dragons, the central dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, amidst ruyi clouds. Blue six character K'ang Hsi mark to base. Fitted with custom case. 16 1/4" dia. 20th Century Condition: Excellent condition with very slight wear to edges. [See more photos →]

Southern walnut chest of drawers with yellow pine secondary wood. Four graduated, dovetailed, scratch-beaded drawers with string inlay, barber pole inlay around the stiles and a shaped skirt, with central inlaid medallion on tapered Hepplewhite style feet. 42 1/4" H x 31" W x 16 3/4" D. Southern, circa 1850. Condition: Refinished, later inlay on stiles, replaced shaped skirt and front foot facings, replaced interior drawer supports. [See more photos →]

A collection of documents and photographs signed by 31 Tennessee Governors, 1815-2011, together with an Andrew Jackson secretarial signed document. Governor autographed items include: an 1815 Willie Blount signed land grant for 15 acres in Warren County to John Webb; 1819 Joseph McMinn signed land grant for 10 acres in Warren County to James Durham; 1826 William Carroll signed land grant for 10 acres in Marion County to Ephraim Hinson; 1838 Newton Cannon signed land grant for 50 acres in Marion County to David Oatts; 2 James C. Jones documents, the first commissioning Tom House of Williamson County as 2nd Lieutenant in the 93rd Regiment of the Tennessee militia in 1842, the second a letter to the Hon. Isaac Toucy recommending James B. Ferguson for service in the navy dated 1857; an 1845 Aaron V. Brown document commissioning Justice of the Peace Edward Holley; an 1851 William Trousdale signed land grant for 186 acres in Warren County to Nathan Byans; an 1852 William B. Campbell signed land grant for 15-1/2 acres in White County to Edward Anderson; an 1859 Isham Harris signed land grant for 220 acres in Marion County to John Brinnet; an 1869 Dewitt Clinton Senter handwritten and signed letter on Executive Office stationery appointing the Hon. Davis Campbell as state arbiter for House Joint Resolution no. 80 beween the State of Tennessee and Ward and Briggs __ of the State Penitentiary; an 1870 William Brownlow signed card with United States Senate Chamber letterhead; an 1881 Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway stock certificate signed by former Gov. James. D. Porter as president of that company; an 1883 Alvin Hawkins signed notary appointment; an 1897 Peter Turney signed notary appointment; a clipped signature of Robert Love Taylor, U.S.S.; an 1899 Benton McMillin notary appointment; a Malcolm R. Patterson signed card; a Tom C. Rye signed card; a 1933 postmarked envelope with return address "Hill McAllister" (Harry Hill McAllister"; a 1941 Prentice Cooper signed letter on Executive Chamber letterhead granting his autograph; a Gordon Browning signed card; a 1957 Frank Clement signed letter on Executive Office stationery to Mr. Hy Gardner of the NY Herald Tribune thanking him for an interview on his program, together with an undated signed card; a Buford Ellington signed photograph; a Winfield Dunn signed card; a 1969 Ray Blanton signed letter (as congressman) on U.S. House letterhead; a Lamar Alexander signed photograph; a Ned McWherter signed photograph and letter on State of Tennessee letterhead to Mr. Edwin Nall in appreciation of the National Governors Association meeting; a Don Sundquist signed photograph; and a Phil Bredesen signed photograph. Documents are housed in a blue binder along with historical information on Tennessee's Governors. Also included is an 1835 Andrew Jackson land grant secretarially signed by Andrew Jackson Donelson for 80 acres in Maucoupin County Illinois to Jesse Scott (very good condition). Condition: All documents printed prior to 1870 with scattered foxing and overall toning and partial tears at edges and fold lines. The Carroll and Campbell land grants have full separations. Documents 1870-1969 exhibit some light expected toning but [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee walnut pie safe with poplar secondary wood. Twelve tins (three on each side and each door), machine punched with interlocking circle and diamond designs, above a single dovetailed drawer on front and panels on each side. Tall square tapered legs, pegged construction. 65 3/4" H x 44 1/2" W x 18 3/4" D. Third Quarter of 19th century. Provenance: Purchased from an estate between Watertown and Lebanon (Wilson County, Tennessee) in the late 80's or early 90's. Condition: Overall excellent condition with old refinished surface. [See more photos →]

Large pair of teal Chinese glaze Seagrove pottery urns, attributed to Waymon H. Cole (Montgomery County, NC 1905 – 1987). 21 1/4" H. Second quarter of 20th Century. Second quarter of 20th Century. Note: for a similar example, see "North Carolina Pottery" edited by Barbara Stone Perry and published by the University of North Carolina Press 2004, research courtesy of Carole Wahler. Condition: Excellent condition. Hairline near flaring rim region on one jar, minor roughness to handles due to firing flaws. [See more photos →]

George Ohr (Biloxi, Mississippi 1857- 1919) small thin walled vase with flared rim, bulbous base and mottled green and brown glazes. Incised Biloxi on the base. 4 1/4" H x 3 5/8" W. Condition: Overall excellent condition with firing separations to underside of base. [See more photos →]

A Newcomb College Art Pottery vase, 1921, low relief-carved daffodil design in blue, green and yellow underglaze, decorator mark on base for Sadie Irvine along with the Newcomb cipher. Date mark "LT13" and registration mark "272". 5 1/4" H. Condition: Overall excellent condition with minor grime. [See more photos →]

Russian snow scene oil on canvas by Athanas Ivanovich Scheloumoff (Russian, 1892-1983) depicting hunters in troikas with wolves in foreground. Signed "A. Scheloumoff" lower right. Sight – 23" H x 20 7/8" W. Framed – 29" H x 37 1/4" W. 20th century. Condition: Excellent Condition [See more photos →]

Tennessee teal and white jacquard coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill company. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 76 1/4" x 76 3/4". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some overall minor spotting, holes and general wear. [See more photos →]

Alkaline glazed pottery pitcher, Sand Mountain, Alabama region with incised line and sine wave decoration around upper section and pulled handle. 7" H. 3rd quarter 19th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese enameled and gilt bronze figure of a scholar with flowing robes and outstretched hand, on a carved teakwood base. 11"H (including 1/2" H base). Probably Qianlong period. Provenance: acquired by consignor's father in China in the 1940s. Condition: Losses to paint and gilding, some holes and cracking to face, base is probably later. [See more photos →]

Two Nineteenth century religious doll or Santos. 1st item: carved and painted wood female figure with wig, clothed in a hand sewn silk-embroidered dress with lace collar and paisley bodice. 23"H. Continental, mid to late 19th century. 2nd item: carved and painted Madonna figure, her upper legs wrapped in twine, original silk and brocade dress with gold thread trim. Wooden stand. 16"H excluding stand. Continental, probably early 19th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. Condition: 1st item: Partial loss to foot, scattered paint loss to face and hands, stains and discoloration to dress. Wig and clothing appear original. 2nd item: fraying and significant losses to clothing, black light shows about 50% inpainting to face, [See more photos →]

Group of Asian jewelry. (1) Carved ivory rose necklace, 16-3/4" L. (2) Ivory fan with cutwork decoration, 12" span, 7" L. (3) Mother-of-pearl armband with carved serpent, 8-1/4" circumference. (4) Gilt-silver filigree bracelet and companion ring with carved faux ivory medallions with bird and floral decoration, 7" L with safety chain and marked 'silver". Ring is expandable. (5) Two gilt-silver cloisonne enamel link bracelets, 7-1/4" L. (6) Faux-cinnabar carved floral link bracelet (7" L) with matching earrings (1-1/8" H). (7) Pair faux red coral dangle earrings with gilt-colored bamboo stem, 2" L. Condition: In overall very good condition. Minor wear to gilt finishes on bracelets, ring and earrings. [See more photos →]

Towle Cascade pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 55 pieces including 6 knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 salad forks, 6 place spoons, 12 teaspoons, 6 butter spreaders, 6 seafood forks, 1 master butter spreader, 1 sugar shell, 1 gravy ladle, 1 cold meat fork, 2 tablespoons, 1 pie & cake server. Monogrammed "F". 5-3/4" to 10-3/4" L. 51.65 weighable troy ounces. Stored in a wooden case. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor surface scratches. Monogrammed "F". Stored in a wooden case. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas painting of four dogs, one over a barrel, in the style of George Armfield Smith (British, 1808-1893). Unsigned. Numbered on back of stretcher 57990. Old, possibly original giltwood frame with fluted cove and laurel moldings. 9-1/2" x 13-1/2" sight, 13-1/2" x 17-1/2" framed. British School, late 19th century. Condition: Painting fully restored, lined and revarnished with several areas of infill painting (visible under blacklight). Frame has scattered losses, particularly at corners. [See more photos →]

Art Deco glass lamp base signed "Daum, Nancy, France". Yellow satin glass, acid cut botanical decoration with metal mounts, double lights and double swan finial. 29" H. Condition: Excellent 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. Note: Retains the original box. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Minor chip to base, overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Russian School seascape, oil on board painting depicting figures at the seaside, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Molded giltwood frame, probably original. 8-1/2" x 11-3/4" sight, 13-1/2" x 17-1/2" framed. Provenance: purchased from Deanne Levison, Atlanta, Ga. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Craquelure, some scattered losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Coin silver beaker or julep cup with Kentucky history and agricultural prize inscription: "Premium on Tobacco." Tapered form with band of bead and cartouche decoration at rim and footring. Marked on base "J. Kitts, Pure Coin, P. L. K." in reference to retailer John Kitts (Louisville, Kentucky, working from 1836 -1878) and maker Peter Krider (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1850-1903). 3 7/8" H x 3 1/4" W. 4.75 OZT. Provenance: descended in the Higgins family of Lincoln County, Kentucky. Circa 1860. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor dings and dents. [See more photos →]

Black Forest wooden box, rectangular form with curved and textured sides carved in a floral motif, the hinged lid adorned with two fully carved pheasants, all resting on four feet, the front two of which are carved in the form of pheasant heads. Lined with tufted blue silk. 8-1/2"H x 13"W x 7"D. Continental, late 19th century. Condition: Surface has been cleaned, silk lining has stains and is becoming detached. [See more photos →]

Italian School, Mannerist Style, oil on panel portrait of Pope Pius V (1504-1572), housed in a shadow box frame with a nameplate attributing it to Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Panel: 18" H x 13-3/4" W. Shadow box frame: 20" H x 15-3/4" W x 2-5/8" D. Likely executed after the subject, 17th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Panel bowed and reinforced on back. Some vertical cracks on front. [See more photos →]

Francis Stillwell Dixon (Carmel, California 1879-1967) oil on canvas landscape depicting rolling green hills, barn and a mountainous backdrop. Signed "Francis Dixon" lower right. Housed in the original gilt frame. Sight: 11 3/4" H x 15 3/4" W. Framed: 16 5/8" H x 20 3/4" W. 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with minor dirt and grime [See more photos →]

Sheraton two drawer table, possibly a sugar table, mahogany veneered front, walnut and cherry top sides and legs, poplar and/or pine secondary woods. Two locking dovetailed drawers with the second drawer being 9" deep. Turned legs. 29" H x 22" W x 16 1/2" D. Second quarter of 19th century. Provenance: purchased in Virginia. Condition: Overall good condition with some abrasions to the top. [See more photos →]

Four (4) 18th c. maps of southern United States. 1st item: Abraham Bradley Jr. "Map of the Southern Part of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" drawn and engraved for Morse's American Gazetteer. Boston, 1797. 8-1/4" H x 15-5/8" W. Provenance: Charles Edwin Puckett, Antique Art, Prints, Maps, Books, & Historical Documents. 2nd item: Thomas Kitchin's "A New Map of North & South Carolina & Georgia" from The London Magazine April, 1765. 6-3/4" H x 9-1/8" W. Provenance: The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd. 3rd Item: Untitled copper engraved and colored map by John Gibson published in Gentleman's Magazine 1763. London, Mid 18th Century. 7-7/8" H x 10-1/8" W. Provenance: Pats Porch Destin, Florida. 4th Item: 18th Century Map of North America titled "A General Map of North America from the Best Authorities." Map depicts most of the United States and Canada, with the exception of Alaska. British, Circa 1770. 9-1/8" H x 11-3/8" W. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: 1st item: Very good condition. Minor toning and some creasing. 2nd item: Very Good condition. Minor toning and creasing. 3rd Item: Good condition. Coloring on map not original. Some foxing, toning, creasing form folding, and minor 4th Item: Good condition. Some foxing and toning. Edges show of heavier toning and some minor tears. [See more photos →]

Chinese green jade snuff bottle, tapering shouldered form with small area of russet inclusion near base. 1-5/8" H. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Lacking stopper, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Manchester Silver Company, "Manchester 1932" Sterling Flatware Service, 52 pieces, including 8 knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 8 soup spoons, 3 tablespoons, 1 master butter spreader, 1 sugar shell, 1 lemon fork, 1 pie server. 10-1/2" to 4-7/8" L. 43.05 weighable troy ounces. Stored in a wooden case. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Alvin "Chased Romantique" Sterling Flatware Service, 47 pieces including 8 knives, 8 forks, 8 salad forks, 9 teaspoons, 7 soup spoons, 7 butter spreaders, 5-1/2" to 9" L. 41.52 weighable troy ounces. Stored in a wooden case. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor surface scratches. Not monogrammed. Stored in a wooden case. [See more photos →]

Circa 1915 Coca-Cola embossed sign "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles 5 cents," with image of early bottle on left. 11 3/4" H x 35 1/2" W. Provenance: Consignor removed this sign in 1969 from a coal shute in a warehouse in Vicksburg, Mississippi once owned by the Biedenharn Candy Company. In summer of 1894, Joseph A. Biedenharn became the first to bottle Coca-Cola per a request from a patron. His company became an official bottler of Coca-cola in Mississippi as well as Louisana throughout the early 1900's. Condition: Overall good condition with some areas of rust, additional tack holes, and minor denting around the edge. [See more photos →]

Art Nouveau Loetz Phanomen genre vase, flared neck with an iridescent pulled design extending over a bulbous, tapering body. Signed "Loetz Austria" on base. 3"H x 3-1/4" diameter. Circa 1900. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee miniature cherry chest with yellow pine secondary wood, rectangular with lozenge stiles transitioning to turnip turned feet, with half round molding and square nail construction. Later pencil inscription on underside of lid reads ìMade in 1859 ó Belonged to Sarah Edens Houtzî. A census search yields a Sarah Houtz of Carter Co., TN born in 1853 to Hampton H. Edens and Catherine Hyder. Sarah Elizabeth married John Gharst Houtz and had one child. Sarah died in 1935 in Johnson City, TN (Washington County). 12 1/8" H x 15 1/2" W x 8 1/4" D. Mid 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Old refinish, old loss to back of left front foot. [See more photos →]

German music box with inlaid mahogany case having an inset lithographed mountain village scene on the interior, decorative brass design in comb area. Label for Max Rettig Musikwerks, Berlin. Includes hand crank and twenty-seven 9-1/8 in. discs. Case measures 7-1/2" H x 11-1/2" W x 11"D, with a 3-1/2 in. comb. Early 20th century. Private Nashville, TN collection. Condition: Good working order, possible minor repair to one hinge, two strips of molding holding in the lithographed picture have come off but are retained, one ball foot loose, hand crank present but case key missing. Discs with scattered light oxidation. [See more photos →]

Cased Georg Jensen bar set including a corkscrew and bottle opener with sterling silver handles and stainless openers. Both marked “Sterling Denmark” with beaded oval maker’s mark. Housed in the original box with later decorations on the lid. Box measures 4 1/4″ H x 6 1/4″ W. 20th century. Condition: Silver items in very good condition, box with later decorations on the lid. [See more photos →]

Jim Gray (American/Tennessee, 20th century) watercolor fall landscape depicting a large tree in a forest. Signed "Jim Gray 69" with a Jim Gray gallery label on the reverse. Housed in an contemporary frame. Sight: 20 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed 33 3/4" W x 42 1/2" H. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

George Schill (German) oil on board depicting three kittens posing in a straw-filled basket. Nurnberg gallery label en verso. Signed lower right and housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 9" H x 6 5/8" W. Framed – 11 1/4" H x 14" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good with some losses to edges of frame. [See more photos →]

Aime-Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) bronze sculpture depicting a worker with shovel. Retains a dark rich patina. Faint French inscription on base along with the Dalou signature and Susse Freres Paris foundry mark and seal. Underside also marked 2011 33. 8" H x 3 1/2" W. 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with nice dark patina. [See more photos →]

Group of twenty numbered and hand colored engraved plates on laid paper depicting birds' eggs in nests, after A.L. Wirsing (Adam Ludwig Wirsing, German, 1733-1797), probably from the book Sammlung von Nestern und Eyern verschiedener Vˆgel, published 1772. Includes Wiedhopf, Gold Eule, Mandel Haher, Blau Specht and others (detailed list available on request). All approximately 15-1/2" x 9-5/8". Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Light toning, very light occasional spotting, 3 have what appears to be archival tape at top edges, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two 14K Elgin National Watch Co. lady's hunting case pocket watches. (1) 14K yellow gold Elgin lady's hunting case watch with scalloped edge and floral spray on one side and center cartouche on the other. Case #13911, works #4073462. White enamel face with Roman numerals and secondary dial. 2-1/4" H x 1-5/8" diameter. (2) 14K yellow gold lady's Elgin hunting case watch with star and fauna decoration. Case #385724. White Roman numeral face with secondary dial. 1-7/8" H x 1-3/8" diameter. 92.1 total grams of both watches, including works. Condition: Both watches not tested for functionality. (1) Enamel dial with cracks. Engraved on interior. (2) Monogrammed on exterior and engraved on interior. Minor scratch on dial. [See more photos →]

Lady's platinum diamond wedding set containing one engagement ring, size 5 1/4, containing one European cut diamond weighing approximately .70 carat, approximately VS2-SI1 clarity and G-H color, with two side diamonds, .05 ct each, and one diamond band, size 7, containing 5 diamond melee. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Engagement ring size: 5 1/4. Wedding band size: 7. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold bangle bracelet with brushed gold finish and attached band of 22 round cut diamonds weighing approximately .60 ct., set in 14K white gold with safety catch. Bangle marked 14K with maker's mark BB in double circles. 24.9 grams. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Black and white coverlet, not signed but probably made by the Maryville Woolen Mill company. Decorated with birds, flowers, foliage and seated Victorian figures. 78" x 91". Condition: Some overall fading, minor stains and holes. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Sheraton solid cherry rectangular side table with turned legs. Greene or Sullivan Co., TN. Mortise and tenon construction with top pegged into base. 29" H x 30 1/4" W x 18 1/4" D. Second quarter of 19th century. Provenance: From a Georgia Estate with family descending from Greene County, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition, old refinish, minor abrasions. [See more photos →]

Large Famille Rose vase, bottle form with enameled " one hundred butterflies " design. Mulit-colored ruyi border around the rim and base with a central enameled band having floral and Shou symbol decoration. Iron red Kuang Hsu character mark to base. 15 1/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some slight wear to enamel decoration. [See more photos →]

Large panoramic oil on board folk art painting by Tennessee artist James Hughes (1879 – 1940) depicting Richland Lake with the town of Dayton Tennessee in the background. Signed and dated lower left " J. G. Hughes, 5-16-40" and titled lower center "Richland Lake". Sight – 28 1/2" H x 51" W. Framed – 31 1/2" H x 54" W. Condition: Overall very good condition, some age cracks to wood and natural inclusions. [See more photos →]

Mid-18th century Continental Mannerist oil on panel portrait of a young cleric seated at his desk, holding a book and with larger volumes propped on the floor. Latin and Roman numerals are seen to the left of the chair. 19th century gilt carved frame. Sight: 7 x 5-3/4. Frame: 13 x 11-1/2. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some diagonal hairline cracks in upper right quadrant. Minor losses to decoration on frame. [See more photos →]

43 pieces of Gorham silver, King Edward pattern, including 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 butter knives, 8 dinner knives and 11 spoons. 9" to 5-3/4" L. 38.39 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good. No monograms. [See more photos →]

24 pieces of sterling silver Tiffany flatware, Marquis pattern, 6 dinner knives (8 3/4" L), 6 dinner forks (7 3/4" L), 6 tablespoons (8 1/2" L), 6 teaspoons (5 3/4L" L). 34.11 troy oz without knives. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor surface scratches. Tablespoons monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted pouring out the swirling contents of a vase. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure in good condition with grime or surface patination. Base has one leg missing, two re-glued; all legs with chips and/or wear. [See more photos →]

Rolling Stone cover featuring a nude John Lennon posed in fetal position next to wife Yoko, signed by the photographer Annie Leibowitz and the editor of the magazine. This Leibovitz photograph was taken just hours before Lennon's murder. This became the only cover in the history of Rolling Stone to appear without additional content text in January, 1981. Back cover with "Imagine" lyrics. Sight – 12 1/4" H x 20 5/8" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 25 5/8" W. Provenance: The consigner, Terry Hummel, was a publisher at Rolling Stone Magazine when he had this issue signed by Annie Leibowitz. His business card is on the reverse of the framed cover. Condition: Overall very good condition with some toning. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved black ink stone with box and a Chinese lacquer and gilt decorated box. 1st item – Chinese carved rectangular ink stone depicting a sea serpent amid waves, with wave accents to lower corners. Four seals with inscription to base with other inscriptions to right side. Housed in a wooden case. Stone measures 6" H x 3 3/4" W. 19th century. 2nd item – Chinese rectangular black lacquer and gilt decoration box, depicting a fisherman on a pier with duck, fitted with three interior compartments. 3" H x 8 5/8" W. 20th century. Condition: 1st item – Overall very good condition with expected wear to box. 2nd item – Wear to gilt decoration and lacquer. Losses to front corners. [See more photos →]

Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004), mixed media (watercolor and pencil with oil highlights) on card stock depiction of an owl wearing a nightcap, signed lower left “W”. Grey paper matte with hand stenciled border, in a stained oak frame. Provenance: Purchased from artist; private Middle Tennessee collection. Sight 12″ x 9″, framed 21″ x 17″. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection; a personal gift to the consignor from the artist. Biography: Wildner was born in Germany but moved to Detroit with his family as a child and, as a teenager, to Nashville. He served in the Army in 1944 and went on to study art briefly at the Mienzinger Art School in Detroit. He returned to Nashville to practice commercial art, but by the mid-1950s had decided to pursue his own art career. Whimsical animals and fantastical, often grotesque creatures were a recurring theme of his work. Wildner met with critical and commercial success after a 1962 exhibit of his art (at what is now known as Cheekwood). However, the death of his parents and collapse of his marriage in the 1970s led him to become reclusive in the last two decades of his life. Condition: A few tiny scattered stains or foxed spots to lower portion of painting, not affecting image. [See more photos →]

Two 14K American Waltham Co. ladies hunting case pocket watches with bird decoration. (1) 14K yellow gold Waltham lady's hunting case watch with enameled bird and dragonfly on watch cover. Case #40581, works #7482871, white face with italic numerals and secondary dial. 2" H x 1-1/2" diameter. (2) 14K yellow and rose gold Waltham lady's hunting case watch with bird and floral decoration, case #20067, 15 jewel works # 15481413. White enamel face with roman numerals and secondary dial. 1-7/8" H x 1-3/8" diameter. 73.4 total grams including works. Condition: Works not tested for functionality. (1) Some loss to enamel. Monogrammed "ML". (2) Minor dents along upper edge. [See more photos →]

Large Greene County, Tennessee cobalt decorated stoneware jug with and pulled handle, and the words "Mohawk" diagonal across the front in cobalt script, flanked by two cobalt sprig designs and another central design. 18 12" H x 10" W. Provenance – Gass family, Weems Chapel Road, Mosheim, TN. 19th century. Condition: Tight hairline from base to midsection, old break out to front of rim, part of remaining rim glued. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted holding a flowering prunus branch. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure in good condition with grime or surface patination. Small chips and wear to base, one foot reglued. [See more photos →]

Japanese Tachi or kodachi with a possible 18th century blade. Blade likely cut down during WWII and retrofitted with a cord-wrapped ray skin handle and leather clad scabbard. Blade 25 1/2" L. Total Length: 35 1/4" Condition: Overall very good condition with dulled tip, some tarnish to blade, and wear to scabbard. [See more photos →]

Twelve volume set of the Keystone Stereographic Library Tour of the World, comprising approximately 600 stereoview cards. Views include Seminole Indians in the Everglades, Natural Bridge in Virginia, the Panama Canal, Paris, Jerusalem, various railways, etc. Appears to be mostly if not fully complete. Cards are housed in blue covered boxes with leather covers having gilt lettering. Also included is a working stereoviewer on stand, 12"H. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Some scattered wear and losses to box covers, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Aesthetic movement style cabinet with ebonized primary wood and veneered maple inserts surrounded with simulated ivory inlay. The top is edged with gilt-brass beaded molding over a large central door with silk lining under a brass screen, flanked by mirrored panels. The front features four projecting sections, each adorned with columns with Corinthian gilt brass capitals and incised gilded decoration, over an inlaid plinth base atop turned feet. 42 1/4" H x 39" W x 17 3/4" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with some loose molding, wear to paint below capitals, and chips to the veneer. [See more photos →]

Four coin silver forks, French Thread pattern, marked T.C. Garrett and Co. (Thomas Garrett, Philadelphia, 1829 to 1840). Monogrammed "McGavock" on front of handle. Dinner forks 8" length, dessert forks 6 3/4" length. Total wt. 8.14 oz troy. Circa 1835. Provenance: estate of Margaret Lindsley Warden, a descendant of the McGavock family, sold by this auction house in April, 2008. Many of Miss Warden's belongings, including these silver forks, were inherited from her grandfather, Jacob McGavock (1790-1878), whose family established Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee and Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville. Condition: Tines bent on 2 dinner forks. [See more photos →]

An archive of material related to the Civil War Battle of Ft. Donelson and the 30th Illinois Infantry. Includes a CDV of General John Floyd published by E. Anthony from a Brady photographic negative, 4" x 2-3/8"), a shadowbox with three mother of pearl buttons and handwritten note "Buttons taken from Gen. Floyd's trunk Fort Donelson. This fort was surrendered Feb. 16 1862 to the Federal Army under Gen. U. S. Grant after three days desperate resistance. 15 thousand prisoners including Gen. Buckner were captured and an immense quantity of war material. Generals Floyd and Pillow escaped with a portion of the garrison. Presented by Wm. R. P. Crocker". Crocker, of Hutsonville IL, enlisted on Oct. 5 1861 as a private and mustered into D Co., Illinois 30th Infantry. He deserted on Sept. 10, 1863. The 30th Illinois fought at the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, where Crocker presumably obtained these buttons. Buttons measure 1-7/8" diameter. Also included are four Civil War letters from Lt. David W. Poak of the 30th Illinois. 1st letter written Jan. 9 1862 describes preparations for battle: "The preparations being made are more extensive than any that have been made heretofore. The wagons are all in readiness this morning and I think some grand forward movement is at hand. But what point we are destined is a profound secret." 2nd letter Feb. 28, 1862 (faded) to his sister describing conditions post-battle, "our boys are gathering up and taking an inventory of the goods of the deceased soldiers…". 3rd letter written from on board the Transport Steamer Planet, April 23rd 1862 describing journey towards Pittsburg Landing, including their farewell from Fort Donelson and warm reception from the people of Dover, and description of Paducah KY as "the nicest place I have seen since I have ben soldiering." 4th letter (faded) written from Camp in the Field May 30, 1862: "We have been out reconoitering the last two days. Gen. Sherman was advancing his lines and we were out on his right to keep them from outflanking him… our pickets skirmished back almost to us several times and we could see the enemy in force before us but when they would come within range we would open out a battery on them which would send them howling back again… News came in that Corinth was evacuated. We were ordered to quit work immediately and are now under orders to be ready to march in a moments warning." Poak would go on to fight at Corinth, Vicksburg, and Atlanta, where he was awarded a 17th corps Medal of Honor for gallantry. Lot also includes a printed photograph of Admiral Andrew Foote in gutta-percha union case (2" x 1-3/4"). Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: CDV with some abrasions in upper left corner, light small stains and worn corners. Letters with light toning and 2 with moderate fading, [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bowls with enameled berry and bamboo decoration. Iron red Kuang Hsu character mark on bases. Both 2" H x 4 5/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: One bowl with very slight nick to rim. Other bowl in very good condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee pieced cotton quilt, New York Beauty variant, turkey red and green colors with a floral and vine border. Very fine stitching with rounded corners. Purchased in Sullivan County, Tennessee. 107" x 108". 19th century. Condition: Scattered staining with some hole repairs. Losses to turkey red fabric. Fading to fabrics. [See more photos →]

Yasuo Kuniyosai (1893 – 1953) signed still life lithograph titled "Pears & Grapes". Pencil signed and dated lower right margin "Y. Kuniyosai, 2?". Pencil titled and numbered 32/44 in lower left margin. Unframed. Image – 9 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W. Sheet – 12 3/4" H x 17 1/4" W. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Condition: Overall toning with scattered spotting. [See more photos →]

Oil on board painting of a terrier carrying a dead duck in its mouth, unsigned, in the style of George Armfield Smith (British, 1808-93, a painter of sporting images, especially dogs). Original giltwood and composition frame with anthemion and laurel moldings. 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" sight, 15" x 17" framed. British School, late 19th century. Condition: Separation to back of panel, not affecting image, some small holes lower left quadrant. Several small losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Six partial sets of sterling silver spoons and forks, 45 pcs total. 1st item: 9 Watson-Wallace Meadow Rose pattern teaspoons (wear and denting to some bowls, monogram M or W). 2nd item: 12 International Margaret pattern teaspoons with additional B mark (one with slightly bent handle, monogram M or W). 3rd item: 7 Weidlich Virginia pattern teaspoons (wear to bowls). 4th item: 5 luncheon forks and 1 sugar spoon in Whiting's Livingston pattern (illegible monogram). 5th item: 5 Whiting Lady Baltimore pattern salad forks (illegible monogram). 6th item: 6 Saart Potomac pattern cocktail/seafood forks. All American, early 20th century. 32.98 oz troy. Condition: All items in very good condition without monograms except where noted in description. [See more photos →]

Set of 6 graduated miniature buttocks egg baskets with finely woven rim, band, and wrapped handles, unsigned, attributed to Mary Prater (Cannon County, Tennessee, born about 1920). Baskets range in size from 1-3/4" to 6-1/2" H. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with break under handle in largest and smallest baskets. [See more photos →]

Rookwood vellum vase decorated by Elisabeth Lincoln, 1908, with lotus blossom and lily pad decoration. The base with Rookwood logo and the artist initials. 7 1/4" H x 3 7/8" W. Condition: Overall very good condition with crazing to glaze [See more photos →]

Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase, bottle form with enameled bird and and flowering branch design. Top and bottom decorated in bands in underglaze blue, bat, floral and knot design. B Blue four character mark to base. 9 1/2" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Reverse painted glass snuff bottle with interior landscape scene with figure in boat on water on both sides and mountain in background. Signed on one side. With replaced stopper. 3-1/4" H. Mid-20th century. 2nd Item: Chinese jade saddle ring of mottled emerald green color with white flecks, size 9-1/2. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1891 signed and dated pieced cotton quilt, triple Irish Chain pattern, worked in faded green, cheddar yellow and red blocks on a cream ground. Elaborate stitching including feathered wreaths with inner stars and overlapping heart flowers. Signed and dated within a stitching block "Mary Rausch, 1891". 80" x 86". Condition: Overall excellent condition with very slight scattered spotting. [See more photos →]

Rare Washington County, Tennessee one drawer table, walnut and cherry primary woods, poplar and yellow pine secondary, with scalloped drawer and apron, resting on turned legs. 28 1/2" H x 18 1/4" W x 18" D. Square nail drawer construction. Mid 19th century. Condition: Old refinish. Top with later added nails and some staining. [See more photos →]

(1) Cameo bracelet with shell carved oval Classical style scenes in a gold-filled setting, 1-3/8"H x7-1/2" L. (2) Cameo set in a round engraved gold-plated locket, 1" diameter. (3) Pink cameo in a round engraved gold locket, marked UMF Co. inside, 3/4" diam. (4) Flower cameo ring in a 14K gold setting, unmarked but tested, 2.7 grams total, size 6-1/2. (5) 10K cameo and seed pearl pin with C clasp, 1"W. 2.6 grams total. (6) Cameo brooch/pendant with filigree setting and small rhinestone or diamond, rollover clasp, 1-3/4"H. (7) Cameo brooch set in a colored gold setting marked 1/20 12KT GF, rollover clasp, 1-1/4"H. (8) Cameo pendant in 10K openwork setting with small topaz colored stone drop, 1.4 grams total, 1-1/2"L. (9) Landscape cameo pendant in unmarked gold tone setting, 1". (10) Large 10K oval shell carved cameo brooch/pendant of bird and floral spray, unmarked but tested. 24.9 grams total, 2-5/8" W x 2-1/4" H. (11) 10K cameo ring with small rhinestone or diamond (missing necklace) and openwork shank, 5.6 grams total, size 3-1/2. (12) Pair of 800 silver and marcasite cameo earrings with clip backs, 7/8" H. (13) Cameo pin in openwork filigree 12K gold-filled setting, 1-5/8" H. (14) Unmarked costume cameo paste brooch in openwork gilt-colored and faux-coral mounting, 2" H. Condition: In overall very good condition with some wear to gilt metal. Wear on topaz drop. [See more photos →]

Collection of ad illustrations and material from and by the artist George Ira Parrish, Jr. (Georgia, 1930 – 1992). Highlights include an original watercolor ad illustration with six different marketing scenes titled "Menu for Profit"; an ink drawing on wax paper depicting a Coca-Cola salesman conversing with a shop employee; two Coca-Cola watercolor illustrations, both titled "Menu for Profit", a total of three images; together with several salemen training tools including two brochures printed for a New York school, two printed for salesmen to use for their meetings, a Coca-Cola company Christmas card for employees dated 1952, two original Santa ad illustrations, four Samsonite Luggage ad illustrations, three printed Coca-Cola sports ads, and numerous black and white clip art advertising photos. Provenance: From the personal collection of George Parrish, Jr. Mr. Parrish worked as a commercial artist and illustrator and did commercial work for several major companies including Coca-Cola, Merita Bread and Samsonite. He also worked in oils, line drawing, watercolor, historical realism, caricature and print media. Parrish is best known for his historical works. Born in Georgia in 1930, he lived most of his life in Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern College. Parrish studied with Norman Rockwell. (Source: Rochester Institute of Technology). Condition: Some grime and damage to original ad art, not affecting images. [See more photos →]

Coca-Cola archive including original watercolor art illustration on board by the artist George Ira Parrish, Jr. (Georgia, 1930 – 1992) titled "The Girl You Can't Forget" along with the final printed employee training brochure bearing the same title. The original illustration contains three comments written in pen that are incorporated in the final printed brochure. Original art measures – 18 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Also included is an artist rendering of six different watercolor Coca Cola vignettes with a color description at the bottom (12" H x 15" W) and a transfer paper charcoal drawing of two men by a coke machine (11 3/4" H x 9" W). Provenance: From the personal collection of George Parrish, Jr. Mr. Parrish worked as a commercial artist and illustrator and did commercial work for several major companies including Coca-Cola, Merita Bread and Samsonite. He also worked in oils, line drawing, watercolor, historical realism, caricature and print media. Parrish is best known for his historical works. Born in Georgia in 1930, he lived most of his life in Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern College. Parrish studied with Norman Rockwell. (Source: Rochester Institute of Technology). Condition: Some wear to edges of board. Some staining to upper board margin and lower left margin. Brochure with some spotting but in overall very good condition retaining bright colors. [See more photos →]

Early Knoxville bus schedule roll, comprised of a treated canvas with copper ribbing. Listing all the various bus stops in Knoxville, Tennessee, circa 1950's. Over 18 feet and 21 3/4" W. Note: The last Knoxville trolley ran in 1947. UT Medical Center first opened its doors on August 9, 1956 as the University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital. Condition: Some tearing to canvas at the top, other very good condition with the names of all the trolley stops visible. [See more photos →]

Grouping of seven (7) mocha ware pitchers in shades of blue, green and brown, with banded decoration, molded bodies and applied handles. Ranging in size from 7 1/2" H to 4 1/2" H. 19th century. Condition: Largest pitcher with some chips to base and crazing. Smaller pitcher with hairlines to base. Also, Smallest pitcher with chips to rim and base and small hairlines to rim. Blue, green and brown pitcher with chip to rim and discoloration to base. [See more photos →]

Arts and Crafts style ladies table with inlaid frieze drawer over a central door flanked by open shelves with turned and reeded legs and French feet. Brown granite top. 31 1/2" H x 42 1/4" W x 21" D. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese Rose Medallion bowl with a French gilt-bronze Classical style pedestal mounting. 10" H x 11 3/4" H. 19th Century. Condition: Overall all very good condition with some chips around rim. [See more photos →]

Larry Harris (New Orleans, 20th Century) Oil on canvas painting depicting the Old French Market in New Orleans. Signed Lower left "Larry Harris 1982." Sight: 29 1/2 H x 23 5/8" W, Framed: 33 5/8" H x 27 3/4" W. Note: Larry Harris is the artist of several of the annual Mardi Gras posters. This painting was given to the consignor by artist, who was a close personal friend. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Howard Wilber Thomas (NC/GA1899-1971) woodblock print titled "Nauvoo Hollow" (located in Alabama) and numbered 25/35. Pencil signed lower right "Howard Thomas". Sight – 6 1/4" H x 7 5/8" W. Framed – 14 5/8" H x 16 3/4" W. Biography (Courtesy Columbus Museum – Georgia): Howard Wilber Thomas, painter, printmaker, and educator, began studying art in 1919 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1930, after several years of teaching high school, he began teaching at Milwaukee State Teachers College. He also directed the Milwaukee Handicraft Program sponsored by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Thomas made his first visit to the South in 1941 and never left. In 1942 he became chair of the art department of the College for Women, University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Soon after, he relocated to Decatur, Georgia, to teach at Agnes Scott College. In 1945 he joined the faculty of the art department of the University of Georgia, where he remained until retiring in 1965. Thomas exhibited extensively throughout his career and won many honors and prizes, including invitations to exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1950 and the Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Whitney Museum in 1958. His later painting technique, which involved the use of natural earth pigments, was documented in a film, "Earth Red: Howard Thomas Paints a Gouache," produced in 1964 with his wife, artist Anne Wall Thomas, and his colleague, James Herbert. Condition: Overall toning, very good condition. [See more photos →]

Miniature chest of drawers, cherry, poplar and pine. Plain rectangular top over a case with two short drawers and two long drawers, all with dovetail construction and cockbeaded edges. Original bracket feet. Back extends the entire length of case and is nailed on with square nails. Small round metal knobs appear original. 13-1/4"H x 13-5/8"W x 7-5/8"D. Found in Eastern Kentucky, first half 19th century. Condition: Replaced backboard, top right drawer bottom replaced with part of a cigar box, abrasions and some staining especially to top, refinished. [See more photos →]

Oval 18K white gold brooch centered by a carved spinach jade plaque, encircled with small diamonds. Trombone style clasp. Marked 18K with K in a G symbol and 750. Clasp marked K18WG. Measures 1" x 7/8". Total weight .23 oz troy. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Small crack on one side and small chip on one corner. [See more photos →]

Southern alkaline glazed "home brew" pottery jar, alkaline green glaze with two bands of sine wave incising and additional incised lines. 11 3/4" H. Mid 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Federal coin silver sugar basket, oval with beaded handle and edges, bright cut floral swag and cartouche engraving, on a trumpet foot with oval base. Gilt washed interior. Unmarked, probably New York. Monogrammed "AMW" in one cartouche. 6-1/2"H x 6"W x 4-1/2"D. 8.13 oz troy. Early 19th century. Condition: Some light scratching to interior, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

First printing and first edition of "Andy Warhol's Index (Book)" published by Random House / Black Star, New York, 1967. 11-1/4" H x 8-3/4" W Condition: Good condition with a loose spine. Nice flexi disk and balloon still intact. Some pages glued together in attempt to repair. [See more photos →]

Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American Screenwriter, 1st revision script for the film "Little Caesar" dated June 30, 1930. Original red studio cover with the pencil notation "Mr. Faragoh". The film starred Edward G. Robinson and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and became the movie that made Robinson a star. It also earned Faragoh an Academy Award nomination for best Adapted Screenplay. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh. Condition: Overall very good condition to interior. Cover with wear, especially to edges. [See more photos →]

Set of engraved silver plated fruit knifes and forks with mother of pearl handles, service for 12, hallmarks for L & W Co., Sheffield. Ferrules marked with English sterling marks; plated blades. All in an oak presentation box (key included), lined in green velvet with brass inlaid shield. English, Circa 1880. Provenance: Estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Excellent condition, shrinkage crack to top of box. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee cotton pieced quilt, New York Beauty pattern variant, brown (originally green), dark orange and cream colors. Descended from the Bigham family of Marshall County. 84 1/2" x 73". Circa 1860. Condition: Stain to center. some fading to the original to fabrics. [See more photos →]

Three sterling silver coffee items including a Mexican coffee pot, lobed form with acorn finial, by L. Maciel stamped "L. Maciel, Made in Mexico, Sterling" and an Alvin sterling sugar and creamer. Coffee pot measures 9 1/8" H. Creamer and sugar measure 3" H. 29.145 total troy ounces. 20th century. Condition: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pang Tseng Ying (Chinese, 1916-1997), two paintings, gouache and/or watercolor with gilt highlights on paper. One depicts figures in an abstract landscape, the other abstract faces and foliage. Each signed lower right and framed in identical molded giltwood and painted frames with ivory/black mats. Sight 15" x 11", framed 19" x 23". Biography: Pang Tseng Ying attended the Chungua College of Art in Peking and Nippon University in Japan. He was appointed head of the art department at Husein Colelge in Sian and also taught at the National Arts College in Taiwan. His work was introduced to the American public in 1954. In 1965 he received the Presidential Award and a grant from the Asia Foundation which enabled him to move to America. While living in this country he had over 50 one-man shows. Condition: Paintings in excellent condition. Some dents and abrasions to frames. [See more photos →]

Unframed oil on canvas painting by Ellen Henne Goodale (American, 1915-1991) depicting an Alaskan landscape with hunter and dogs in foreground and mountains in background. Signed lower left "Henne '76". 12" H x 16" W. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Unframed. [See more photos →]

Pair of marble recumbent lions, modeled after Canova. 3-3/4" H x 7-3/4" L x 3" W. Possibly 18th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Both lions with old repaired breaks to mid-section. Overall general wear/losses. Loss to one corner of one base, tails missing. [See more photos →]

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware, Buttercup Pattern, 25 pieces including 6 Knives, 6 Dinner Forks, 6 Spoons, 3 Salad Forks, 1 Soup Spoon, 1 Butter Knife, 1 Master Butter, and 1 Iced Tea Spoon. 22.47 total weighable troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

American miniature painted Windsor settee or bench with shaped crest, scrolled arms, carved splat, and turned legs. Black brown and red paint with floral decoration on the splats. 21 1/2" H x 33" W x 11" D. Late 19th century. Condition: Structurally sound, retaining 50% of the original paint [See more photos →]

Chinese celadon porcelain dish of shaped design with gilt landscape decoration to interior and gilt floral decoration to exterior. Blue K'ang Hsi character mark to base. 5 1/2" dia. Chinese, 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pastel on paper depicting three nude women bathing along a rocky shoreline, signed lower left Gaston Cirmeuse (French, 1886-1963). White mat and beige painted wood frame. 15" x 21" sight, 24" x 29-1/2" framed. Note on the back contains biographical information about Cirmeuse: "born in Marseilles in 1886, part of the Ecole Francaise. He was a student of [Fernand] Cormon. His works were shown at the Salon des Independents and the Salon d'Automne. He won a medal for his work in 1920. The Musee de Bandal in France also has a Cirmeuse painting titled Les Baigneuses [The Bathers]. This was a theme he worked with frequently and for which he gained renown." Condition: Overall good condition with a crease on left side and some very small spots (possibly paint or ink) on the rocks at upper center. Back paper covering has some water spots that do not appear to affect the image. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee stoneware pottery jar with multiple sine wave lines around the sides and sine wave decoration on the top of the rim of the body. Attributed to Harmon Pottery, Mohawk, Tennessee (Greene County). 5 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with a minor fleabite flake on rim edge and a couple of flakes to base edge. [See more photos →]

Twenty pieces of assorted marble and other stone fruit including red and green grape clusters, nut, pear, fig, apple, etc. Ranging in size from 1-1/2" to 7" L. Continental, circa 1900 and later, with two grape clusters appearing to be contemporary (possibly Chinese). Condition: A few pieces with chips and abrasions, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese porcelain cups and saucers with white ground with iron red bat decoration amidst blue ruyi clouds to the interior and blue bats to the exterior. Cups with blue Hsuan Mark. Saucers with blue Kuang Hsu mark. Cups – 2 1/2" H x 3 5/8" dia. Saucers – 5 3/4" dia. All 20th century. Condition: All excellent condition. [See more photos →]

A collection of eleven (11) African and African American cloth dolls including one Early African American folk art doll, thin black cotton muslin body with cotton hat, boots and clothing outlined in red stitching, with stitched face and red crocheted string in one hand and tin foil earrings. Probably Southern, late 19th to early 20th century along with other folk art rag dolls, golliwogs and pairs of dolls, most with hand made clothing and accessories, dating from the early to mid 20th century and measuring 10"-16". Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. Condition: Overall good condition, some doll clothes having small holes or missing accessories. [See more photos →]

Assortment of Asian material. Item 1: Bronze Chinese coin or charm round with circular hole with bats on one side and four Chinese figures on the reverse. 1 7/8" Dia. Very early, possibly Ming and Qing dynasty. 17th or 18th Century. Item 2: Ivory round Japanese Netsuke 2 1/8" Dia, Possibly 18th or 19th century. Early tag with wax seal and partial sheet of paper included with lot. Condition: Some staining to ivory disc and oxidation to bronze disc. [See more photos →]

French lighting group including a pair of sconces and a pair of candlesticks. 1st item – Pair of French style double gilt bronze wall sconces with bows at the tops over wreaths and berries and tassels. 14-1/2" H x 8-1/2" W. 20th century. 2nd item – Pair of French ormolu and bronze candlesticks with bobeches. 7-1/2" H. 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: All items overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Ralph Leon Bagley ( b. 1913) oil on canvas autumn landscape depicting a country road that runs past a frame cottage with picket fence and a hayfield, with mountains in the background, ablaze with fall colors. Signed lower left and dated "Ralph L. Bagley '57"; also signed and titled en verso "Autumn – Great Smokies." Simple dark-stained wooden frame. Canvas size 20" x 24", framed 28" x 24". Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

George Giddens (New York, 1845-?) oil on canvas cabin scene depicting a man sawing wood with a dilapidated home and a new home next to it. Signed and dated with the monogram "G G" and "iddens, 83" lower left. Housed in a period gilt frame. Sight: 19 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed: 31 3/4" H x 41 1/4" W. Condition: Over all very good condition with one hole repair in the lower left and some surface grime. [See more photos →]

1st – 4th items – Four Chinese or Japanese silver dishes with hammered rims, hallmarks to base. 6" dia. 5th item – A small Japanese circular dish with embossed stylized iris rim, 4 5/8" dia. 6th item – Chinese silver incense burner with three holders to top and hammered base. Hallmarks to underside. 5" H. All late 19th/early 20th century. 21.585 troy ounces. Condition: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold link bracelet with semi-precious stones including garnet, amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, green tourmaline. 7" L, approximately 16 grams 18K gold. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Russia Silver footed sugar basket with a very fine engraved agricultural and picnic scene with "TP" engraved in the central panel and the date 1881 on opposite panel. The interior with original gold wash and simple arched handle. The piece is stamped with Ivan Vonif. Yestigneev 1881 assayer mark and JB makers mark. 5 1/2" H x 5 7/8" W. 10.0 oz troy. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three Pieces of American Coin Silver. Item 1: Coin silver bell shaped mug or handled cup with fluted rim and foot ring, beaded handle. Inscribed on front: "For the General / AGA" (probably an agricultural society inscription). Marked on base R & W Wilson Phila.(Robert and William Wilson, working circa 1825-1846). 2 ". 3"H. Item 2:Pair of coin silver salt dishes, round with footed bases, beaded lips and footrings with repousse floral bodies. No maker's mark. 1 inscribed "to Dr. Erlich & Lady", the other inscribed "Presented New York Feb. '59 by R. & A. L.". American, circa 1860. Total: 4.96 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Item 1: Scattered small dent and some worn areas. Item 2: Few minute dents and scratches, overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

Two Union Civil War CDV's. Item 1: CDV of the Civil War ironclad ship the USS New Ironsides by F. Gutekunst of 704 and 706 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA. 2-3/8" H x 4" W. The USS New Ironsides was on patrol as a member of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Item 2: Union naval soldier CDV with sword taken by Borardus Photographer, 363 Broadway, New York. Identified on the back as "Uncle Will Law as a Naval Officer Civil War". 4" H x 2-3/8" W. Condition: Both items are in good condition with some toning. [See more photos →]

Mountainscape watercolor titled "Grouse Creek" by Richard Clarke (American, Tennessee 1923 – 1997) depicting a view of the Great Smoky Mountains. Signed and dated lower center, "Clarke, 62." On reverse, original label reads "Richard Clarke, Grouse Creek, 1962, Watercolor, ?-10-64." Sight: 19 1/2" H x 21". Framed: 28 3/4" H x 35 1/2" W". Biography: Richard Clarke was one of the early members of the University of Tennesseeís art faculty. He is often associated with the "Knoxville Seven" , a group of progressive artists connected to the University of Tennessee which included Robert Birdwell, C. Kermit Ewing, Joanna Higgs, Walter H. Stevens and Carl Sublett. He often found inspiration for his watercolor abstractions in the natural world around him. Condition: Overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

Group of eight Chinese carved ivory figures depicting the horses of Mu Wang, all in various poses – standing, resting, running. Each with separate carved hardwood stand. Ranging in height from 2-1/2" to 4-1/2" including stands. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Overall excellent condition, some with light grime or surface patination, one with age crack to back. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export Silver Goblet, plain gilded rim over a body with heavy repousse design of birds amid bamboo leaves, ornamented with a vacant monogram shield and lined in a gilt-wash, on a bamboo-form stem, atop a circular foot with repousse root design. Marked on interior of foot ring with illegible Chinese character marks. 6-1/2"H, 4.75 oz troy. Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Slightly misshapen with light dents to rim, body and footring, marks rubbed. [See more photos →]

French artist's notebook with approximately 80 drawings and watercolors on 40 pages, including figures and landscapes. One watercolor labeled "Les Noyers" lower right. Illegibly signed in pencil in frontspiece, possibly "Lefeu la Conseiller H". 5-3/4" x 3-1/2". Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Loose binding, pages are toned but in overall good condition. [See more photos →]

4 French Miniature Portraits. 1st item: Portrait of Napoleon on ivory, signed DeLaroche, 19th century, in gilt-colored filigree frame: 6 x 4-3/4. 2nd item: Oil on copper miniature of Queen Mary Stuart, unsigned, early 18th c., in heavily gilt carved frame: 9 x 7-1/2. 3rd item: Ornately decorated hinged bone box with center miniature on ivory of Queen Josephine, signed Callaux on right side above shoulder. Interior of box lined with zebra wood. 19th century. Box measures: 2" H x 6" W x 4-1/2" D. 4th item: Framed miniature on ivory of 19th c. French gentleman, signed with initials "B.L. XII", in black ebony frame: 5-1/2" H x 4-3/4" W. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. 1st item: Small chip lower left corner. Loose in frame. 3rd item: Minor cracks in bone on box. [See more photos →]

Four framed plaques after Peter Ispen (Rasmus Peter Ipsen, Danish, 1815-60), terra cotta classical scenes, three with polychrome accents. Kjobenhavn Eneret factory mark en verso. Smallest measures 9-3/4" H x 9-1/2" W. Other three measure 12" H x 21-1/2" W. Provenance: descended in the family of Eugene Castner Lewis (1845-1917), president of L & N Railroad and director general of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Condition: Three larger plaques with various damage. One with crack extending through the entire height. One with hole damage to mid-left, some chips. Other with minor scattered chips. [See more photos →]

Blount County, Tennessee folk art landscape depicting a long cabin next to a stream with two people fishing from a crossing bridge, and a field extending in the distance. Unsigned. In original wooden frame. Sight: 15 1/8" H x 48 1/8" W. Framed: 17 3/4" H x 48 3/4" W. Early 20th century. Condition: General grime to surface of painting with some abrasion to the paint surface. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas landscape depicting a winding river valley and mountainous backdrop, possible Mt. St. Helens in Washington state. Signed "A. C. Erhardt, MEHN" lower left. Housed in a molded gilt wood frame. Sight – 26 1/4" H x 30 1/2" W. Framed – 35" H x 39 1/2" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Some areas of rubbing/loss to canvas. [See more photos →]

1st item: polychrome enameled ceramic snuff bottle with molded figures in landscapes, Qianlong mark on base. Lacking stopper, 2 hairline cracks and minute chips at neck. 3-1/8"H. 2nd item: Peking cameo glass snuff bottle, round form, carved with blue pagoda, sea, sun and crane designs. Green hardtone stopper with metal spoon. A couple of minor minute chips. 2-3/8"H. 3rd item: Cameo Glass snuff bottle with interior painted landscape scenes, outlined in red relief with red relief decorations, green and white swirl glass stopper with ivory spoon. 2"H. 4th item: Cylindrical cameo glass snuff bottle with fine interior painted bird and floral decoration, red relief designs and a green glass stopper and spoon, 3"H. 5th item: Cylindrical snuff bottle with turned wood base and rim, the body of a red soft material (possibly soapstone). Lacking stopper, wooden rim detached, with wear and scratches to body. All Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition unless noted within the description. [See more photos →]

Watercolor on ivory portrait of a man with dark hair in military style coat. Signed lower right "Abel" and dated 179_, possibly Wilhelm August Christian Abel (French, 1748-1803). Housed in an ebonized wood frame with gilded metal rabbet edge, oval opening. Sight 2-1/2" x 2", framed 4-3/4" x 4-1/4". Condition: Small area of damage in upper right background, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bowl, interior with enameled and gilt decoration, exterior with yellow ground and four hand painted circular vignettes depicting seasonal nature scenes. Blue Tao Kuang seal mark to base. 2 1/2" H x 5 7/8" dia. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

2 Overlay Cut Glass Oil Lamps. 1st item – White to blue overlay cut glass oil lamp with brass fittings and mounted on a marble base. Converted to electricity. Fitted with newer white petticoat shade. 11 1/2" H (w/out shade). 19th century. 2nd item – Green to clear cut glass oil lamp with brass fittings and mounted on a brass and marble base. Modified for electricity. Fitted with newer green ruffled shade.11 1/2" H (w/out shade). 19th century. Condition: Both very good condition. Some chips to corners of marble base. [See more photos →]

Bronze portrait plaque depicting the silhouette of Robert E. Lee above laurel leaves. Stamped lower right " P. Bossom, Sculp. 17/30". Mounted in a wooden frame. Plaque – 15" H x 13 3/4" W. Framed – 19 1/8" H x 18 1/8" W. Contemporary, 20th century. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Signed Indiana river trade cherry bonnet chest with poplar secondary wood. Two small central drawers flanked by two deep drawers over three graduated and cockbeaded drawers, all with oval eagle brasses and flanked by reeded turned pilasters, supported by turned feet. The piece is signed on the backboard "S. Kilgore West Cairo, Indiana." 46 1/4" H x 42 1/2" W x 21 1/4" D. Second quarter of 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition, refinished with replaced brasses, some scratches/gouges to top. [See more photos →]

Sixteen pieces of 18th and early 19th century American Federal coin silver flatware, most with bright-cut decorations and monograms including 1 pair sugar tongs, mark for Joseph Rogers (working Newport, Rhode Island circa 1780); 3 teaspoons with marks for Edward Putnam (working Salem, Massachusetts Circa 1810; 1 teaspoon with mark for Joseph Jr. and Nathaniel Richardson (working Philadelphia, circa 1771), 1 teaspoon with mark attributed to Charles Hall (working Lancaster, Pennsylvania circa 1755-1780), 1 teaspoon with mark attributed to Joseph Moulton (working Newbury, Massachussetts circa 1765), 1 teaspoon with overtstruck/rubbed mark (illegible) and rubbed-out monogram, and 1 teaspoon with unidentified mark, ID in a shield. 2 identical with oval bright cut handles, 1 with maker's mark GS (possibly George Stephens, working New York 1791), the other mark rubbed, monogram B; 2 identical with shell bowls and fiddle handles, retailer mark E.W. Pachtmann & Co.; 1 with Neptune crest, maker's mark BG (possibly Baldwin Gardiner, working New York, circa 1820), with repair to handle; 1 with shell bowl in the French Thread pattern with retailer mark Brown & ___d, monogrammed; and one with plain bowl and fiddle handle marked E. Watson (Boston, d. 1839). Total 6.22 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Some light denting, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

A Pair of Large East Tennessee transitional stoneware pottery preserving jars with channeled rims for lids. 10 3/4" H and 11" H. Attributed to the Mort family of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Both third quarter of 19th century. Condition: One jar with a hairline crack and chips around rim. The other overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Wilhem Sprenger (German, 1850 – 1943) oil on board paintings. Item 1: landscape depicting a view of a cottage. Gallery label en verso. Housed in a molded gilt frame. Sight – 5 7/8" H x 9 1/2" W. Framed – 10 3/4" H x 14 " W. Early 20th century. Item 2: Oil on board landscape depicting a meadow with a fence and cottage in the background. Gallery label en verso. Housed in a molded gilt frame. Sight – 5 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed – 11 7/8" H x 15 1/4" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Losses to frame. Scattered light losses to left side of painting. [See more photos →]

Two Victorian Brooches. 1st item: 14K yellow gold oval pendant brooch open work with pearl and turquoise beads center flower and seed pearls dangles, 2" H x 1-1/4" W. Marked 14K. (12.1 grams) 2nd item: Victorian 14K yellow gold (tested, not marked) apricot topaz and emerald brooch in an oval c-scroll mounting, possibly English, 1-1/2" H x 2" W. (10.2 grams) Condition: Overall very good condition. One side topaz cracked in second brooch. [See more photos →]

Chinese silver trophy cup, the bowl supported by a triple bamboo shoot pedestal on a raised circular foot, with a gilt wash on bowl and base. Bears the inscription "Shanghi Paper Hunt Club, 6th February 1937, Won by Mr. J. H. Liddell on King's Jubilee (Heavy Weight)", with maker's mark on underside for Hung Chung. 4.985 troy ounces. 5" H. Note: H.A. Crosby Forbes' book, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1885, lists Hung Chong as a well known jeweler with addresses in both Canton and Shanghai in the last half the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century (1860-1930). Liddell Bros. was a British based firm specializing in exports from China in the same period. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight wear to gilt wash. [See more photos →]

Outstanding Victorian wool panel or runner with applied and embroidered velvet flowers and silk backing and "Black Hard Book" stamp. 78" x 10". English or American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Very good condition with some wear to silk backing, slight fading. Edges unfinished with some fraying. [See more photos →]

Continental brass and marble scale, the brass plate and metal weight measure held by an shaped support set in a white marble base. 34" H x 33" W x 17 1/4" D. 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition, some slight wear/oxidation to metal. [See more photos →]

American School Impressionist oil on canvas landscape painting with tree, farm in background. Illegible pencil inscription en verso, He—. Antique giltwood and composition molded frame with swept edges. 14" x 16" canvas, 19" x 20-5/8" framed. Early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Patch/repair at upper right side, painting has come detached from frame, edge losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Japanese Imari porcelain charger or platter, the center decorated in a blue and white floral patttern, encircled by panels with floral and geometric designs. Unmarked. 17-3/4" diameter. Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: Small imperfection in the white area of one of the large panels, probably as made. Large chip to underside of rim. [See more photos →]

A collection of Nashville related ephemera and photographs, housed in a contemporary black binder. Includes 2 original photographs of the African American Pearl High football team, 8 x 10" and 6" x 8", one with pencil inscription "Nashville Tenn" circa 1908 (fragile condition); a papercover songbook "Folk Songs of the American Negro" edited by Frederick Work and published by Work Brothers, Nashville Tenn., copyright 1907; papercover auction sale catalog for "Thoroughbred and Trotting Horses and Short Horn Cattle, the property of B.F. and M.S. Cockrill of Richland Stock Farm, near Nashville Tenn., 1873; Sheet music for My Homeland Tennessee (state prize song, adopted 1925 by TN State Legislature); approximately a dozen photographic reprints of older photographs of Nashville street scenes and building interiors, 7 photographic reprints related to the Nashville Vols baseball team and Sulphur Dell stadium, including one of Babe Ruth; and programs from the opening events at the Nashville stadium and arena. Condition: Original photos fragile, all other items in good condition with expected wear and toning. [See more photos →]

Early Tennessee Confederate book titled, "Hancock's Diary: A History of the Second Tennessee Confederate Cavalry," by R. R. Hancock. Published by Brandon Printing Company, Nashville, 1887. 9-1/8" H x 6-1/2" W. Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Loose in spine with wear to cover and some foxing and toning to pages. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee carved wooden sow with three piglets, found in Hamblen Co. Sow marked with the initials "CF" on the underside. Sow – 3" Height x 5 1/4" Length. Piglets – 1" Height x 2" Length. Circa 1900. Condition: Glue repair to leg of sow. One piglet with damage/wear to legs, minor loss to sow ears, with a split to one ear. [See more photos →]

Folk art carved wood sculpture of a young woman holding a book. A long braid extends down her back, over a finely carved pleated skirt. Signed and dated on back of base, Monoky 1934. 8-1/2"H. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Classical style inlaid mahogany dressing stand / shaving mirror. Beveled oval mirror with contrasting wood edging and inlaid marquetry on reverse, resting in carved figural swan's neck supports, on an ogee shaped base of well-figured mahogany with inlaid stringing and marquetry at corners. Supported on four carved feet. Hidden dovetailed and divided drawer in the base opens by means of a spring release button, located underneath the case. 20"H. Possibly French/Second Empire, late 19th century. Condition: Chip and some discoloration to mirror. [See more photos →]

Desktop writing stand, rosewood veneer with mahogany secondary wood, brass inlay and handle, one single drawer. 3" H x 12-3/4" W x 10-3/4" D. English, late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Corners chipped on drawer front. [See more photos →]

Thirteen American Coin Silver forks. Item 1: Five coin silver forks, French Thread pattern engraved with armorial crests on the back of a dog and shield over the letter "C", monogrammed VLW on front. Marked Marquand & Co. in rectangle (working New York, circa 1830). 6-3/4"L. Item 2: Eight heavy coin silver forks in the French Thread pattern, all marked R & W. Wilson (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working c. 1825-1845). Monograms MSR and AEJ. 7-1/2"L. 22.96 oz troy total weight. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Item 1: Light wear to crests, overall excellent condition. Item 2: Light scratching, a couple of small dents to tines, overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

Very large folio volume: "The Works of William Hogarth (1697-1764), From the Original Plates Restored by James Heath, with the addition of many subjects not before collected, to which are prefixed, a biographical essay on the genius and productions of Hogarth, and explanations of the subjects of the plates, by John Nichols". Thomas Cook (1744-1818), engraver, printed for Baldwin, Cradock and Joh, Paternoster Row by G. Woodfall, Angel Court, Skinner St., London, printed 1837-1838. Includes a six page biographical essay, twenty-seven pages of explanatory text concerning the plates, two full page engravings of Hogarth, 116 bound engraved plates depicting Hogarth's most noteworthy works, and two risque plates in a hidden pocket at the rear of the folio. Bound in a quarter Moroccan leather over marbleized board cover, gilt edged pages. Pages measure 25" H x 20" W. Condition: Wear/losses to cover, especially to corners and edges. Interior toning and scattered foxing. Water stain to upper right corner of all pages. [See more photos →]

Chinese export silver bowl, chased and pierced design of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl design. Mark of Luen Wo (Shanghai) to underside. 2 3/4" H x 5" dia. 4.185 troy ounces. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

9 pieces of sterling silver flatware including one Reed and Barton "Les Cinq Fleurs" asparagus server with monogram, J. E. Caldwell retailer, Ptd 1900, 9-1/2" L; one Wallace berry spoon, "Berain" pattern, 7-1/4" L; one Baker-Manchester Mfg Co., Providence, RI, master butter; "No. 1 Pattern", 7-1/4" L; 3 sterling teaspoons and 2 iced teaspoons all of same pattern; plus one teaspoon, fiddle tipped pattern, marked sterling. 11.30 total oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Sarouk Area Rug, center medallion with red-rose field and secondary colors of blue, khaki, pink and beige with a navy border. 40-1/4" L x 59" W. Early 20th Century. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Native American silver cuff bracelet set with four large oval turquoise stones, hallmarked with a drawn image of a tadpole, probably Hopi or Navajo, 5/8"H, 4.05 oz troy. Purchased in the Southwest in the 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Collection of 41 vintage picture and souvenir postcards depicting Knoxville and Knox County, postmarked between 1906-1918. Examples include scenes of the University of Tennessee, Gay Street, Appalachian Exposition, and Chilhowee Park, as well as residential, industrial and commercial sites. Several with hand-tinted highlights. A few without writing or postmarks. Condition: Overall good condition. A few edge wear, some with toning. [See more photos →]

Spanish American war / Philippine War of Independence carved shell, folk art memento, with relief carved inscription and date: "Co. C 1st Tennessee Cebu. P.I. 1899". Made by a soldier in company C of the First Tennessee Infantry know as the ""Fighting Tennesseans." 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2". Additional information: The First Tennessee Infantry was the stateís only contingent to serve in combat during the war, and it was one of the most decorated regiments of its time. Four Tennesseans won the Medal of Honor for service during the Philippine Insurrection and subsequent actions: Lt. Josephus S. Cecil from New River in the 19th US Infantry, Lt. Allen J. Greer from Memphis in the 4th US Infantry, Pvt. Charles P. Cantrell from Smithville in the 10th US Infantry, and Navy Seaman Bolden R. Harrison of Savannah won the Medal of Honor in 1911 during the continuation of the Philippine Insurrection known as the Moro Wars (1899-1913). (Source: The Volunteer State Goes to War: A Salute to Tennessee Veterans) Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

English mahogany serpentine and slant-front cutlery box or knife box with mahogany veneer, shell inlay on lid exterior and a star and checkerboard inlaid border to lid interior. Brass escutcheon key hole and brass handles. 14 1/4" H x 9" W x 11" D. Late 18th/ Early 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Knoxville, Tennessee Knaffl & Brothers photograph depicting two African American men harvesting hay with a man and girl, presumably the farm owner and his daughter, posed next to a haystack. Farm house appears very faintly in the background. Knaffl & Bros. stamp lower left. 7 3/8" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed – 11 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Fair condition. Overall toning, some spotting and grime. [See more photos →]

Large 19th century East Tennessee splint oak basket with rich dark brown patina. This basket was pictured on page 180 in the book" Appalachian Baskets" by John Rice Irwin. 14" H x 21 1/2" W x 14" D. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of John and Nancy Walton, Knoxville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor wear/breaks to the base and some breaks to two corners. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee two drawer stand descending in the Gammon Family of Sullivan County Tennessee. Cherry primary wood with poplar secondary. Square top over two graduated dovetailed drawers with four turned legs. 29 3/4" H x 22" W x 21 1/2" D. Family documentation states that this stand belonged to Sarah Ann Gammon (Born 1827) of Sullivan County who was married to Abraham Looney Gammon. Condition: In good condition. Refinished and restoration to lower drawer facing. [See more photos →]

Nine coin silver forks, various makers, all in the French Thread pattern. Includes 3 marked L. Ladomus (Philadelphia), 3 marked Y S and Co., 3 others with New York pseudohallmarks and New York retailers. All approximately 7-1/2"L, 18.2 oz troy combined weight. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition, monogrammed. [See more photos →]

1921 Rookwood trivet tile with an indigo rook bird against a white oriental lattice and blue background. The reverse stamped with the Rookwood mark, dated 1921, and 1794. 5 5/8" H x 5 5/8" W. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor chip to trivet foot. [See more photos →]

Coin silver mint julep cup or tumbler, round tapered form with reeded and molded lip and foot, not monogrammed. Incuse mark on base "E & D Kinsey 18 Cincinnati" (Edward & David Kinsey, ca.1836-1850, Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio). 3-1/2"H, 4.95 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: A couple of tiny light dents and scratches, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Assorted sterling silver hollowware. 1st item: Round weighted sterling candy dish on tall pedestal foot with floral repousse rim, 6-1/2"H. 2nd item: Round weighted sterling candy dish, footed basket form, 5-1/2"H. 3rd item: Round sterling candy basket with reticulated border and glass insert, 4-1/2"H. 4th item: Shell shaped sterling candy dish on three round ball feet. 5" diameter. 5th item: Set of 13 glass coasters with etched rayed bases and sterling silver edges, 10 in a silver holder with pierced handle plus 3 extras, 3" diameter. 6th item: 2 oblong napkin rings, marked Randahl Hand Wrought Sterling, monogrammed EMR and JHR. 2-1/2"L. 7th item: English sterling footed and reticulated salt dish with cobalt glass insert, oval, marks for London, Sterling, 1820-21. 8th item: Pair of salt and pepper shakers marked sterling, 5"H. 9th item: Pair of salt and pepper shakers with cut glass bases and mother of pearl tops surrounded by silver rims (significant dents), 2-1/2"H. 10th and 11th items:Two pairs of M. Fred Hirsch Sterling salt and pepper shakers with repousse floral bands at shoulders, one pair weighted, both measuring 5-1/2"H. Total weighable silver: 10.82 oz troy. Condition: A few scattered dents to candy dishes, several dents to salt/pepper shakers, cobalt insert will not remove from salt dish. Other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Vintage Miriam Haskell collar necklace of faux baroque pearls with cut steel spacers and crescent-shaped roses montees, maker's mark on clasp, 18" L. Circa 1960. Possibly a Robert F. Clark design. Provenance: Estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Note: a portrait of Alice Leigh wearing this necklace is also offered in this auction, lot # 523. Condition: Slight wear to some pearls. Necklace recently re-strung. [See more photos →]

1st item: Victorian style natural form coral and goldtone pin or brooch (unmarked) with safety clasp, 1-1/4"W. 2nd item: Victorian gold and black enameled mourning brooch with four drop pendants and leaf designs at ends (wear to enameling, center stone lost), 2"W. 3rd item: Victorian silver filigree brooch with flower and feather design (tarnished), 3"L. 4th item: Silver bracelet with seven Chinese porcelain masks or faces, marked Silver, with box clasp and safety chain, 5/8"H. 5th item: Carved hardstone scarab bracelet with unmarked goldtone metal links, each stone 5/8" x 1/2". 6th item: Bracelet with amber-colored oval stones (1/2"L) joined by gold links, marked 12kt gold-filled with makers mark BB in conjoined circles. 7th item: Austrian cut crystal necklace of graduated size, no clasp, approx. 30"L. Condition: All items in good condition except where noted. [See more photos →]

"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. Signed by author Nathan Harsh with personal inscription. 11-1/2" H x 9" W. Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Overall very good condition with original dust jacket still intact and in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three nautical paintings. Item 1: Watercolor of a sailboat along a shoreline at sunset. Attributed to Mollie Haverty. Frame with a Knoxville, Tn label for George W. Watum photographer and picture framer. Sight: 3 7/8" H x 10 7/8" W. Framed: 8 1/8" H x 14 3/8" W. Early 20th Century Item 2: H. H. Mortimer oil on canvas of a clipper ship with other ships in the background. Singed lower right, possibly British. Sight 5 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. Framed: 8" H x 10 1/2" W. Late 19th Century. Item 3: Italian school harbor scene gouache and watercolor on board. Illegibly signature lower right and lengthy description in Italian on reverse. Sight 4 1/4" H x 6" W. Framed 11 3/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Early 19th century, possibly earlier. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Item 1: Very good condition with some foxing. Item 2: Good condition but dirty with thick varnish. Item 3: Very good condition [See more photos →]

Three miniature portraits. 1st item: Carved Ivory profile portrait of Louis XIV with traces of paint highlights. Possibly 17th century. Housed in shadowbox frame. Carving: 3-1/8" x 2-1/4", Frame: 5-3/4" H x 5-1/4"W x 3/4"D. 2nd item: Wax profile portrait of French military officer signed on the sleeve, Petit, and identified as Horatio Veyoll and dated 1807, lower right. 19th century. Housed in a black shadowbox frame. Miniature: 2-3/4 x 1-3/4, frame: 6-3/4 x 5-3/4. 3rd item: After Giovanni Nini, carved stained wooden or terra cotta portrait of Ben Franklin, gilt round frame. 19th/20th century. Miniature: 3-3/8" diameter. Frame: 5-1/2" diameter. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: 1st item: Chip on upper left and loss of some paint. 2nd item: Some loss of paint overall. 3rd item: Some scratches and wear. [See more photos →]

Framed collection of European tea, salt, and souvenir spoons, 32 total. All but one spoon believed to be sterling. Two spoons appear to be 18th century but also some 19th and early 20th century examples. Framed: 22 1/4" H x 19 3/4" W. Condition: Some spoons tarnished but overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Edwardian sterling overlay box, marks for Charles, Boyton & Son, London, dated 1904. Top decorated with suitors in garden setting, resting on four paw feet. 2 6/8" H x 8 1/2" W x 5 3/4" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two East Tennessee folk art carved snake canes, one having a ball handle and old patina, 36 1/4" L and the other with a mushroom handle and brass ferule, 40 1/4" L. Both 20th century. Condition: Both overall good condition. [See more photos →]

French Empire mahogany and gilt bronze shelf clock with works by Medialle Argent, 1889, L Marti. Works also marked "Made in France". Mahogany veneer case with bronze urn, clock face and dial, fret work front panel, and feet. Retains key, not checked for functionality. 15" H x 7" W x 4-1/4" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Overall good condition with losses to veneer. In working order. [See more photos →]

Two gold rings. 1st item: 14K yellow gold Persian turquoise nugget ring of open work design and containing five oval turquoise stones and two small round diamonds. 13.7 grams, Size 8. 2nd item: 10K white gold Art Deco diamond ring containing 7 small round diamonds in diamond-shaped open-work pattern. 2.4 grams, Size 6-1/4. Condition: Excellent condition. Gold not marked but tested. [See more photos →]

1st item – Heavy Sterling silver Art Deco period cigarette case, engine turned pattern with vacant monogram reserve, hallmarks for London, 1948, maker's mark F.H.L. 5"h x 3-1/2" W. 5.93 oz troy. 2nd item – Art Nouveau glass flask with sterling silver overlaid decoration, centered by a decoratively monogrammed cartouche (MEW). Cork stopper topped by a hinged silver lid. Mark on base for Alvin Silver Co. Sterling. 5"H. American, circa 1900. Condition: 1st item – Interior strap fragile, some small dents and scratches. 2nd item – Overall very good condition with some scattered minor dents and scratches, some light residue inside bottle. [See more photos →]

Shreve, Crump, and Lowe Sterling presentation creamer (3 1/2" H), sugar (3" H), and tongs (4" L) presented as a 30th wedding anniversary present. The creamer and sugar have swirling lobed bodies and bear the initials "C.M.S. and S. F." with the dates "1858 May 4th 1883" with gilt wash interiors. Housed in the original purple velvet Shreve, Crump & Lowe box, 4 1/2" H x 13 1/2" L. Stamps on base include sterling, 218, and hallmarks. 15.96 oz troy total weight. Condition: Overall very good condition with some wear to the case. [See more photos →]

Item 1: Robert de Vaugondy hand colored map "Amerique septen trionale." French, 1750. 6 3/8" H x 6 1/2" W. Item 2: Robert de Vaugondy hand colored map "Mappe Monde" French, 1750. 6 3/8" H x 12 1/8" W. Item 3: J. Bayly copper engraved hand colored "A New Map of the World: Including all the Modern Discoveries / Published as the act directs by Harrison and Co. London, 1782." 9 3/4" H x 17" W. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Item 1: Good condition. Some toning and foxing. One minor tear. Item 2: Good Condition. Minor toning, foxing, and some creasing. Item 3: Good Condition. Minor losses to the edge, some creasing, foxing, and toning [See more photos →]

30 pieces of sterling and coin silver flatware plus 1 silverplated ladle. Includes: Coin silver condiment shovel, unmarked; coin silver tablespoon with basket of flowers motif on handle, marked DeRemier & Mead (working Ithaca, NY, circa 1830); 2 coin silver tablespoons marked P. Garrett (Philadelphia, circa 1820); S. Kirk & Son Repousse pattern bon bon spoon and cold meat fork; unmarked roasting knife and fork with stainless blades and tines in a pattern similar to Whiting's Lily or Violet; pastry server and small pastry/cheese server marked Sterling Handle in an unknown pattern; Alvin Lorna Doone pattern pastry or waffle server; 3 cream ladles and a teaspoon in Whiting's Colonial pattern (spoon and 1 ladle with slightly bent handles); seafood fork and tablespoon in unidentified Meriden Adam style pattern; baby spoon marked Mexico Sterling; berry fork by unidentified maker in a classical pattern (slightly bent tines); Baker Manchester No. 1 pattern round bowl soup spoon; 2 Durgin Watteau pattern teaspoons; early Gorham demitasse spoon in unnamed Rococo style pattern; Watson sterling teaspoon in unidentified floral pattern; Baker Manchester sugar shell in unnamed pattern; Saart Simplicity pattern sugar tongs; Durgin Fairfax iced tea spoon; International Patria pattern gravy ladle; Watson Liberty pattern jelly knife, and a pair of small Lunt tongs. Also included is 1 Community Plate silverplated gravy ladle. Coin silver weighs 5.26 oz troy total. Weighable sterling: 16.68 oz troy total. Condition: Most pieces monogrammed, all in excellent condition except where noted in description. [See more photos →]

Dragon parure bracelet by HAR. Gilt-metal hinged bracelet with green enamel and aurora borealis rhinestones. 2" H x 8-1/2" interior dia. Circa 1950. Condition: Overall very good condition with two loose stones included. [See more photos →]

United States Military WWI Calvary recruitment archive by Horst Shreck (Texas, 1885 – 1967) 1st item: Original watercolor and graphite rendering for US Army Cavalry recruiting office of soldiers and horses beside a stream. Signed lower left. Paper size: 8-3/4" H x 7-1/4" Accompanied by a colored photocopy of sketch. W. 2nd item: Colored photo copy of final advertisement, 14-1/4 x 12-3/4. 3rd item: Graphite on paper sketch of female rider on horse, unsigned, paper size: 16-1/4" H x 12-1/8" W. Note: Born in Switzerland, Schreck emigrated to America in the early 1900s and worked as a veterinarian and artist. He served in the U.S. Army in World War One and illustrated several posters for the U.S. Veterinary Corps. He also painted murals. His work was showcased in a retrospective in the mid 20th century at the El Paso Museum of Art. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate, acquired from the estate of Horst Schreck. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Haviland and Co. Limoges serving platter handpainted with oysters and other sea forms, signed "JS" en verso. 21-1/2" W x 8-1/2" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Item 1: American school white paper silhouette of three profiles (two men, one woman) on black background. Period wood frame, possibly original. 2-7/8"H x 5-3/4"W sight, 7" x 9-1/2" framed. 19th century. Item 2: Two black lacquered papier mache bottle coaster decorated with Greek classical figures and pine cone design. English, 19th century. 4-3/4" Dia. Item 3: Wooden oval box with blue botanical wallpaper. English or American, late 19th century. 5" H x 9 1/4" W x 6 7/8" W. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Item 1: Some toning to white paper. Item 2: Some scattered wear and losses, overall good condition. Item 3: Some losses to paper, especially around edges. Overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Two pieces of 19th century Boston Coin Silver. Item 1: Coin silver sauce boat with scalloped edges and C-scroll handle, mounted on three shell form feet with chased shell design at knees. Crested with an engraved stag and the initals ECG on one side, crest of a dog and crown on the other. Partly obliterated mark on bottom: "Jo– Ball & ___" (attributed to Jones, Ball & Co. or Jones, Ball & Poor, working Boston circa 1845). 5" H x 7-1/2" W x 3-1/4" D. Item 2: Coin silver cream pitcher, bulbous form with molded lip and footring, S-scroll handle, marked on base Lincoln & Foss Boston (incuse) and "Pure Silver Coin" in script in rectangle, monogrammed "NW to SWB Dec. 10, 1852 " Height including handle: 5-3/4". Circa 1850. 12.63 Total oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Item 1: Some roughness/wear at spout, small tear near handle. Item 2: Couple of small dents, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Louis XV style Vernis Martin decorated commode, bombe form with ormolu gallery and mounts, resting on cabriole legs. Retains the original R.J. Horner & Co. label on the base. 38 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W x 15" D. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition with some losses and light denting to ormolu mounts, minor paint flake/loss to hip of gentleman and abrasion line above left of man's head on painted vignette of front panel. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton cherry one drawer table with a mahogany top. One dovetailed drawer over turned legs. 29 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W x 20" D. Mid 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition. Refinished with top and base having evidence of early association. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved ivory clamshell sculpture, the interior intricately carved with vignettes of people at work, trees, buildings, rickshaw and horse, the lid with integral carved fish and frog figures. Later hardwood stand. 6" wide x 3" deep x 2" high (4"H with stand). Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese, 1870-1949), woodblock print, titled in pencil ''The Gate Yomei, the Nikko Shrine" in lower left margin and signed Koitsu and dated 1934 or 1939 in right margin. Contemporary ebonized and giltwood frame. 15" x 10" sight, 17" x 12" framed. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Bronze gong with engraved silver gilt stag and engraved forest and fence design, , mounted on an antler and bone stand. Stand measures 15 1/2" H x 10 1/2" L x 4 3/4" D. Gong measures 6 1/2" dia. European, possibly Austrian. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, some tarnish on front hoof of stag, rubbing to silver gilt in lower torso. [See more photos →]

European oil on board landscape with man fishing in a river. Signed "? Max" lower left. Housed in a molded gilt frame. Sight: 5-1/2" H x 11-3/8" W. Framed: 11" H x 17" W. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Condition: Rubbing/ losses to perimeter of painting. Some slight losses to edges of frame. [See more photos →]

1st item: Necklace with alternating round and cylindrical silver beads and a teardrop shaped pendant studded with 16 turquoise stones, marked RJ on back, no silver mark but probably sterling, 20"L. 2nd item: Cuff bracelet with bands of twisted silver, marked Jahe Sterling, 5/8". 3rd item: Navajo silver bear pendant, unmarked, probably sterling, 3"H overall. 4th item: Silver clip, circle over inverted pyramid shape, marked Mexico 925 TA 160 on back, 2-3/4". Gross weight of all items: 5.7 oz troy. Condition: All pieces in very good condition. [See more photos →]

English mahogany portable writing desk, the interior with a baize covered writing surface and fitted slots for pens and ink wells. Interior top compartment stamped with the initials I. H. M. Mounted on a later stand. Desk measures 7 1/2" H x 20 1/8" W x 10 1/2" D. Stand measure 19 1/2" H. 19th century. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pearl Binder (American, 1904- ) artist's proof lithograph titled "Yiddish Theatre" depicting seated patrons in a theatre. Pencil signed and dated lower right "Pearl Binder, 1933" and titled lower left "Yiddish Theatre". Unframed. Image – 10 7/8" H x 7 1/4" W. Overall – 17 1/2" H x 11 3/8" W. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Condition: Overall toning with some spotting. [See more photos →]

2 framed Italian porcelain miniatures: Napoleon and Madonna and Child, both in elaborate gold frames and both marked en verso "Firenze". The Napoleon miniature also marked en verso "Napoleon I" and The Madonna and Child marked "5" en verso. Older inventory and/or price stamps also en verso. Porcelain: 3-1/2 x 2-7/8. Frame: 7 x 6. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Frame on Madonna and Child repaired and has a loss of molding. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Dominick & Haff sterling bouillon cups with Lenox porcelain liners. 7.39 weighable troy ounces. 20th century. Condition: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Item 1: Gorham "Fontainebleau" sterling silver soup ladle with bright cut engraving on large oval bowl, the handle with a finely detailed Renaissance figure in an interior. Old lion anchor G mark for Gorham. No monograms. 13"L. Item 2: Grouping of 18 sterling silver spoons, including 16 souvenir spoons, American and English made, and 1 five o'clock spoon and 1 fruit spoon. 3-1/4 to 5-1/2" L. Approximately 12.55 oz troy total. Provenance: Estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: All in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of European silver including 1 stuffing spoon (11 3/4" L), 3 serving spoons (8 1/2" L), 1 tablespoon (6 3/4" L) and 3 teaspoons (5 1/2"L), all marked for Gustov Akerblom (St. Petersburg, 1835 – 1872) with 84 standard mark , 1 teaspoon marked "MK" possibly Matius Kiltwyelyeon and 84 standard mark (5 5/8" L), and 3 European spoons, possibly Latavia, with marker's mark "JR" and .875 standard mark (7 1/4" L). 12 items total. 19.60 total troy ounces. Condition: All very good condition with expected wear, some pitting to bowls. All monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Small Meiji period Satsuma Vase, signed on base, with two main panels depicting figures in garden scenes, surrounded by gilt Greek key and geometric borders, the shoulder with millefleur design and gold rim. Paper label, Kinkosan Sobei on base. 4-5/8" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of 18th century Dutch brass candlesticks with mid drip and circular stepped bases. 10 3/4" H. Condition: Some unevenness to bases and wear to mid drips. Disassembly reveals all hand made threads. Losses to stem of one holder beneath mid-drip. [See more photos →]

Chinese Ivory Letter Opener & Famille Rose porcelain bowl. 1st item: Chinese carved ivory and brass letter opener. Ivory handle, foo dog decoration and engraved brass tip with bat and hardstone decoration. 10 3/4" L. 20th century. 2nd item: Famille rose porcelain bowl decorated with floral sprays and geometric interior border. 2-1/2"H x 6" diameter. Chinese, probably Qing period. Provenance: all items purchased in China by consignor's grandparents, early 20th century. Condition: 1st item – Slight wear to tip from use. 2nd item – Very good condition with light wear to interior decoration. [See more photos →]

Bucherer guilloche blue enamel pendant watch with enamel link chain and small bow brooch with pendant drop, marked 925. Necklace: 16-1/4" L. Bow pin with drop: 1-7/8" L x 1-1/4" W. Bucherer box included. Condition: Enamel in very good condition. Works not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee transitional stoneware pottery preserving jar with channeled rim for lid and sine wave incising around the upper shoulder with all over gray paint. 10 3/4" H. Attributed to the Mort family pottery of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Third quarter of 19th century. Condition: Some minor abrasions to body, shallow chips to inner rim and base. [See more photos →]

Three 19th century tortoise/faux tortoiseshell novelty boxes. 1st item: Early Tortoise needlecase with hinged top, silver fittings, and finely detailed inlaid filigree swag and shield designs, 3"H. 2nd item: Tortoise or faux tortoise and celluloid card case with hinged top, inlaid on both sides with mother of pearl floral designs, vacant silver monogram square on top. 3-1/2"L. 3rd item: tortoise patch box with decorative silver-gilt fittings, marked .800. 1-3/8"L. All probably English, 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Item 1: needle case in good condition with light scratching, a few minute chips, seam or possible repaired crack to side. Item 2: card case in overall good condition with hinge somewhat loose, couple of small chips, 1 mother of pearl "petal" [See more photos →]

Six silver novelties including a tea infuser ball, mark for Simons Bros. Sterling; a Thimble Holder with repousse band at top and base, monogrammed and marked Sterling; a thimble marked sterling silver; a floral enameled silver thimble with glass top marked Sterling Germany; a stamp roll holder with giltwashed interior and hinged top engraved with a Jack Russell terrier, marked Sterling; and a patch box with guilloche enameled hinged lid, unmarked, probably Continental. Items range from 1/2" to 1-1/2"H. All circa 1900. Total weighable silver: 2.49 oz troy. Condition: Small chip to enamel on patch box near hinge, dent to bottom of thimble holder. All other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Continental velvet-lined marquetry open sewing basket with gilt bronze mounts, 8"H x 8"W x 7"D including handles, together with 13 strawberry form vintage pincushions in various fabrics (2 with silverplated tops), 1 acorn form pincushion, and 1 pincushion in the form of a silk Jockey's cap. Pincushions range in size from 1-1/8"L to 7"L. Also included are four silverplated thimbles, a pair of German silverplated chatelaine scissors with woven basket cover (edge broken) and a ribbon with spangles. Mid 19th to mid 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Some wear and fading to pincushions, wear to basket, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

8 weighted Fisher sterling silver sherbets (3" H) and 4 cased Gorham sterling cordials, 2.48 weighable troy ounces. 20th century. Condition: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Assortment of sterling silver items including a boxed set of 6 Sheffield, England weighted sterling butter spreaders with English crown handles, date mark, 1910, maker's mark, "J.Y."; 5 American coin silver spoons marked G. Jacob (working Baltimore 1802-1846) and R. Brown (working Baltimore, 1824-1880), 2.74 oz troy, mid 19th century; 4 sterling silver stirrers marked Tiffany, 1.495 oz troy, 20th century; and 1 English 19th century sterling silver condiment ladle, .32 oz troy. (16 items total). Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

American or British School, oil on board portrait of an old man in white tie with red curtains in the background. Sight: 9 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. Framed: 15 1/2" H x 13 1/4" W. Circa 1820. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Some inpainting around man's face. [See more photos →]

Item 1: Brass carriage clock with white enameled dial and beveled glass front, sides, back and top. Works stamped Made in France. 4"H x 2"W x 3-1/2"D. Item 2:Gilt bronze carraige clock with beveled glass front and top, mirrored back door, pierced trellis design around top and base of case, sides of case surrounded by four columns. White enameled face with black numerals, sweep second face below. Brass movement. Retains key. Clock measures 5"H x 3"W x 2-1/2"D. Probably French, circa 1900. 3rd item – Tiffany & Co. 8-day travel clock made by the Swiss watch company Longines. Retains the original dark navy case. Case measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Condition: Works not tested on these items. Item 1: missing key. Item 2: One side panel of glass is chipped and appears replaced. Mirrored door is cloudy. Item 3: Wear to case, especially to edges. [See more photos →]

Six Gorham sterling silver Apostle spoons, old Lion-Anchor-G mark, gilt-washed bowls with twisted handles topped by various Apostle figures. 5 3/4"L, 5.94 oz troy total weight. American, circa 1890. Condition: Very good condition with light wear to gilding. [See more photos →]

Chinese red lacquer and gilt decorated scholar's table screen with round top and carved dragon base, fitted with embroidered panel of a phoenix amongst foliage.19 1/2" H x 11" W x 7 1/2" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good. Age crack to top center of screen. [See more photos →]

Silk embroidered banner in the form of a shield, decorated with the eagle represented on the Mississippi state seal. In its talons, the eagle grasps an olive branch and a quiver of arrows and with a red banner attached to shield reading "Mississippi". Possibly used for a political campaign or Reunion. Silk has been sewn onto a paper backing. 21 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. 19th century. Condition: Fading to fabrics with deterioration to silk, especially to taupe background. [See more photos →]

Three Victorian and Edwardian tortoise/faux tortoiseshell novelty boxes. 1st item: cigarette case with hinged top, lined in leather, 4-3/4" L. 2nd item: Cartouche shaped patch box or snuff box fitted with decorative gilt brass, 1-5/8"L. 3rd item: Oblong snuff box with hinged tortoise or faux tortoise top, inlaid with silver filigree floral design, and a horn bottom. 2-7/8"L. All probably English, mid-19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Item 1: excellent condition. Item 2: some oxidation to brass. Item 3: light scratching and some chipping to base. [See more photos →]

Civil War Union .58 caliber rifle musket leather cartridge pouch, with US embossed on front cover flap and also stamped with the US Ordinance Inspection stamp on front cover flap "G T Woodbury US Ord Dept". Interior cover flap stamped by the maker "W T Wilkenson Springfield Mass". Retains the divided tin compartments used to hold the ammunition. Condition: Overall very good condition with wear to leather, especially on right side and to clasp. [See more photos →]