Jan 25, 2014 Auction Highlights

Model 1902 Colt, serial number 7362, found enfolded into the outlaw Bonnie Parker’s skirt at the Conger Funeral Home embalming room of Arcadia, LA in 1934. Letter of authentication dated 5/15/1972, signed by James Lavelle Wade (Sept. 28, 1886 – Dec. 17th, 1972), coroner in charge of the “Bonnie & Clyde” death investigation and signer of death certificates, and by Mrs. Alwyn (Vern) Hightower, employee of Conger Funeral Home. Affidavit witness signatures include Mrs. Ed Conger, wife of the Conger Funeral Home director, and retired Judge P. E. Brown, Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana, serving 1954-1969. Letter of Authentication is notarized by Violet L. Turner. On May 23, 1934, law enforcement officers ambushed outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as they drove through Biennville Parish, Louisiana. The Conger Furniture Store/Funeral Home received the bodies after the shootout. The affidavit states the weapon was “enfolded in the skirt of Bonnie Parker and discovered in the Embalming room of Conger’s Funeral Home in Arcadia, Louisiana, by the late Mr. Charles Francis Bailey, who was employed at the time by Mr. Ed Conger as an embalmer.” The following day (5/24/34), Bailey gave the weapon as a souvenir to Mrs. Alwyn Hightower’s son, Dr. Robert Dawson Hightower, M.D. (b.1921-d.1973). Dr. Hightower served as a Naval Aviator in WWII, earning the Navy Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars and later as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics, LSU Medical School, Shreveport, LA, and passed this weapon down to his only child, the present consignor. This lot also includes six bullets found in the pistol and a photo archive of pictures taken by King Murphy, Mr. Bailey’s assistant and amateur photographer. Additionally, a Colt Manufacturing Company letter accompanies this lot stating the Model 1902 Colt was shipped to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on August 22, 1904 with a total shipment of 15 guns of this type. Additional items in the archive includes a 1973 offer letter for the gun and various newspapers referencing the 50th anniversary of the death of Bonnie & Clyde. The dated August 1973 letter from Peter Simon of Jean, Nevada offers to “purchase the gun, the book of actual pictures, and any other memorabilia….” Dr. Robert Hightower died October 27th, 1973. The letter also has handwritten notes from Dr. Hightower’s wife, “Before Dad died he had me write… Bob, this fellow wanted to buy the Clyde & Bonnie gun etc. I called him but I never did call and give him a price for I didn’t know what to charge– If you ever decided to do so you might call + give him a price if he is still there — The value may go up with time but it could go down for new people don’t even remember them— Thought I’d pass this on — It’s yours now to do as you wish — I love you Mother”. The gift of this weapon from the embalmer, Charles Bailey, to the young Dr. Hightower in 1934 was significant when one considers the rarity and expense of the Sporting Model 1902 pistol even at the time the gift was bestowed. It is especially significant when one considers the average pay of an embalmer working in rural Louisiana during the Great Depression. Specifications on the Colt Model 1902 (Sporting) Automatic Pistol: Caliber- 38 rimless, smokeless, 7 shot magazine, 6? barrel, magazine marked PAt’D SEPT. 9, 1884, hard rubber grips with molded checkering, the rampant colt design, and the name COLT at the top of the grips. Produced in 1904 with a total production of approximately 7500. Standard weight 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Condition: Colt pistol has aftermarket nickel finish but appears to retain the original factory grips. Minor oxidation to nickel finish. There are no records indicating the pistol has been disassembled or cleaned since acquisition in 1934, chamber verified as clear. Photograph album with toning to pages; photographs glued down. [See more photos →]

Pair of 18th century American silver sauce boats or butter boats, mark of Lewis Fueter (New York, (1746-1784). Crafted in the Rococo style, each sauceboat has a scalloped rim, broad, extended spout, and cast double-scrolled handle with acanthus leaf thumbgrip, and rests on three cabriole legs with stylized shell patterns at each knee and triple pad feet supports. Matching stylized cypher monograms on both. Each marked on underside, “Fueter” (see matching circa 1770 mark pictured in Ensko’s American Silversmith’s and Their Marks , p. 265). 3-7/8″ H x 6- 3/4″L x 3- 7/8″ width. 16 oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition. One sauceboat spout has minor dents/creases to edge. [See more photos →]

Large William Louis Sonntag (American, 1822-1900) oil on canvas landscape depicting a naturalistic mountain scene. Housed in the original gilt carved frame. Sight – 54 1/4″ W x 66″ H. Framed – 64 1/4″ W x 76″ H. This painting was purchased directly from William Sonntag in 1874 and is documented in a letter William Sonntag wrote R. H. Armstrong of Knoxville, TN stating, “I have shipped(?sp) the picture you specified(?sp) from my work and would like for(?sp) you to purchase it at the price you named..” Sonntag goes on to discuss the style of lettering done on the back of the painting is “the way I did it then and the way I do it now.” The letter is signed “Yours truly W. L. Sonntag 120 East 22nd St.”. This original letter has been lost but the 35 mm color slides and digital copies of the letter accompany this lot. Provenance: Descended directly through the Armstrong family of Knoxville, Tennessee. Previously exhibited at the Knoxville Museum of Art and the Dulin Art Gallery (Knoxville’s predecessor to the Knoxville Museum of Art). Biography (Courtesy David Michael Zellman, 300 Years of American Art, Peter Falk “Who Was Who in American Art” and Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): A native Pennsylvanian, William Sonntag Sr. was a landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School. He is best remembered for his romantic depictions of the American wilderness and “idealized visions of classical Italian ruins” that “reflect the influence of the eighteenth-century neoclassical tradition of English literature and painting” (Zellman, 195). At some point in the 1840s, he moved to Cincinnati where it is thought he studied at the Cincinnati Academy of Fine Arts under Godfrey Frankenstein. From the early 1840s to the mid-1850s, he had a studio in Cincinnati and made numerous painting trips in the Ohio River Valley and into the mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky. His style of grandeur, sweeping vistas, and dramatic renderings were much influenced by Thomas Cole. In Cincinnati, his store-front gallery exhibition got the attention of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official who commissioned Sonntag to paint a series of landscapes along the B & O railroad route. Those works were positively received at the Western Art Union shows and helped advance his career. In 1853, Sonntag took his first trip to Europe and returned in 1855 for a year’s study in Florence, Italy. The latter part of his career, he lived in New York. He created panoramas with John C. Wolfe depicting Milton’s Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and he also traveled with Arthur Tait painting Catskill landscapes. In 1861, he became an associate member of the National Academy of Design and exhibited his work regularly there for the next 40 years until his death. Condition: Conserved and canvas laid on aluminum board in 1974 by Cumberland Art Conservation. Some minor inpainting noted under black light. Rubbing noted to the perimeter of canvas. Losses to the gilt carved frame. Overall light craquelure. [See more photos →]

Frits Thaulow (Norway/France, 1847-1906), oil on canvas moonlight canal scene. Signed lower right. Original large, deep and elaborate giltwood and composition frame with swept edges, carved shells and scrolls at corners and centers interspersed with carved flowers, and an inner shell and scroll border. Old 5th Avenue, New York framer’s label en verso and small Minneapolis Institute of Art label, number L8 84. 31-1/2″ H x 39″ W sight, 46″ H x 53″ W x 5″ D framed. Provenance: Originally owned by gilded age industrialist John Warne Gates, also known as “Bet-A-Million Gates,” who made millions selling barbed wire and was a founder of the Texas company that would later become known as Texaco. Upon Gates’ death, the painting was inherited by his only son Charles Gilbert Gates. When Charles Gates died at the age of 37 while on a Western big game hunting trip, the painting passed to his young widow, Florence Hopwood Gates Judd, and has descended in her family to the present consignor. The painting was exhibited at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts in 1915 (see The Bulletin of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, May 1915). Biography: (Courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): Norweigan-born Frits Thaulow (alternate spelling: Fritz Thaulow ) was a brother in law of Paul Gaugin, cousin to Edvard Munch, and a close friend of Claude Monet. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen before moving to Paris in the 1870s, where his paintings, particularly those involving complex reflections of water, were well received. Upon his return, in the 1880s he was acclaimed as Oslo’s foremost painter. He also founded the progressive Artists’ Union and served as its president. It was Thaulow who encouraged Monet to travel with him to Norway to paint snow scenes in 1895. Thaulow himself traveled throughout Europe in pursuit of subject matter, which owed more to French Realism than Impressionism. Condition: Light 2″ scratch in the lower left quadrant in water. About a dozen minuscule (pinpoint-sized) scattered areas of paint loss, mainly to the lower half (possibly white paint splatters). Scattered all over light craquelure. Thin, 2″ long scratch or line of paint loss at lower center rabbet edge. Blacklight reveals 3 areas of inpainting to sky, largest 1″, and 3 areas of inpainting to lower left quadrant in water, largest 1″L. Frame exhibits several large cracks and some apparent repairs, particularly to the left side. [See more photos →]

John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946) oil and tempera on canvas, “Wisconsin Still Life,” depicting two dead pheasants with a shotgun propped against a tree. Titled, signed “John Steuart Curry” and dated “1940” lower left. Sight – 44″ H x 29″ W. Gilt wood frame – 48 3/4″ H x 33 5/8″ W. Shown in the Annual Exhibition of American Paintings and Sculpture from November 27 thru January 8, 1941 at the Whitney Museum of American Art; illustrated and discussed in the book “John Steuart Curry: Inventing The Middle West” by Patricia Junker, Page 86, figure 7. Junker writes that this painting “exists largely as a demonstration of painterly sumptuousness in the tradition of late nineteenth French still-life painting, most notably the canvases of Pierre Auguste Renoir. Even here [Curry] remained dependent on his subject, choosing the colorful plumage of two dead pheasants as justification for departing from his usual greens and browns….It is ironic, considering the profoundly serious, socially oriented nature of Curry’s creative ambitions, that it would be his simpler and less thematically ambitious paintings, such as Spring Shower, Wisconsin Still Life, and Wisconsin Landscape, that are now leading the way toward a more sympathetic reappraisal of his qualities and importance.” (p. 85). Born in Kansas, John Steuart Curry became the youngest member of the famed “Benton-wood-Curry” trio of regional painters of the early 20th century American Scene Movement. He studied at the Art Institutes of Kansas City and Chicago and for a year(1927) in Europe at the Academy Julian. When Curry returned to New York in 1928 he produced his work “Baptism in Kansas,” which launched his career as a regionalist. Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney bought “Baptism” for her museum and became his major patron. Curry remained in New York until 1936 teaching at Cooper Union, then at Art Students League. His works are in the collections of several museums including the Whitney Museum of American Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum, St. Louis Art Museum Collection. Provenance – the estate of the artist; Graham Gallery – NYC; Merritt Chase Gallery – Chicago; Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Canvas laid down on board. Overall very good condition, blacklight indicates a few small inpainted spots in the sky area and one of the red pigments used by Curry appears to flouresce a light purple. These areas are confined to the neck and upper shoulder area of pheasants and one of the background trees and a couple of places in the foreground grass. [See more photos →]

Fred Greene Carpenter (1882 – 1965, born in Nashville, TN, active Missouri), oil on board painting depicting a female picking fruit, surrounded by verdant foliage, signed lower right, “F. G. Carpenter”. The reverse side has a landscape study executed by Carpenter depicting a figure with a cow surrounded by a meadow bounded by trees. Label affixed “Healy Galleries St. Louis”. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): Fred G. Carpenter was known for his brilliant use of color and curvilinear forms, often used to depict figures in exotic settings. Born in Nashville, he moved to St. Louis where he studied at Washington University’s School of Fine Arts and later, the Académie Julian in Paris under Jean-Paul Laurens and and the Colarossi Academy under Richard E. Miller. Carpenter’s painting “The Sisters” won an Honorable Mention at the Paris Salon in 1910. He also won a silver medal at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, and exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy 1908 – 1931. Carpenter is also known for the lunettes he painted in the Missouri State Capitol. 23 1/4″ x 28 1/2″ sight, 27″ x 32 1/2″ framed. Provenance: a private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Oil overall excellent condition with light grime. Blacklighting indicates a light red flourescence on cap, apple, and cheek but it appears to be a pigment used by Carpenter, not inpainting. Scuffs to oil study on reverse side with nails scuffing margins. Losses to frame edge. [See more photos →]

Abbott Fuller Graves (American, 1859-1936) oil on canvas depicting a flower-filled courtyard in the Vieux Carre, New Orleans, circa 1927-1928. Signed lower right. Later giltwood molded frame. 18″ x 20″ canvas, 21″ x 25″ framed. Provenance: descended in the family of Ann Dillon, daughter of turn-of-the-century Nashville real estate dealer/developer William W. Dillon (the Bennie-Dillon building is named in part for him). Note: Boston Impressionist painter Abbott Fuller Graves was particularly noted for his floral garden scenes and still lifes which show the influence of European impressionism. He studied painting in Europe where he roomed with Edmund Tarbell, and later taught at the Cowles Art School in Boston where his fellow faculty member Childe Hassam proved influential on his work. Although he did most of his painting in Paris and New England, Graves visited New Orleans during the winters of 1927 and 1928, where he was inspired to paint the courtyards of the Vieux Carre. (Biographical information courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook). Condition: Overall excellent condition. Blacklighting does not indicate any inpainting or restoration. [See more photos →]

“Hours of Idleness” by Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron), 1807, first edition second issue, with early 20th century jewelled Cosway-style binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, the interior containing miniature portraits of Lord Byron and his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey. Original silk and velvet lined leather bound case. Hours of Idleness was the first volume of poetry published by Byron at the age of 19, which launched his literary career. This book contains properties associated with the second issue (Page 114 line 4 “thunder”; Page 22, line 2 “those tissues of falsehood..”). 8vo., 187 pp., printed by S. & J. Ridge, Newark, England. The binding, likely made not long after the foundation of the famed Sangorski (Sangorsky) and Sutcliffe bookbinding business in 1901, is of full dark blue French Levant morocco, with fly leaves of brown watered silk and gilt edges. The front cover features applied jewels including 1 central marquis garnet, 8 green chalcedonies, 14 turquoises, and 16 round garnets. The design on both front and back features interlaced strapwork, dividing the cover into Gothic style panels filled with red, green and gilt floral decorations. The front doublure is inlaid with a hand painted miniature watercolor on ivory portrait of Byron, surrounded by a laurel wreath inset with 4 green chalcedonies and 4 topazes. The back doublure is inlaid with a miniature watercolor on ivory painting of Newstead Abbey. Book: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. Provenance: Estate of Robert Keith, Brentwood, TN, listed Dawson’s Book Shop catalog in 1944, full provenance details available on request. Condition: Binding excellent. Book pages show light toning and minor foxing, overall very good condition. Case in fair condition with exterior wear and some small tears to silk. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese hardwood yokeback armchairs with carved dragon backs, carved skirts and woven cane seats, open mortise and tendon joinery. 47″ H x 26 1/4″ W x 19″ D. 20th century/Modern. Condition: Overall very good condition, light staining/mildew residue at base of feet. [See more photos →]

Swiss music box, attributed to Paillard. Rectangular burlwood inlaid case, the lid decorated with center cartouche of gilt and enamel, the sides with brass handles. Triple 13-inch cylinder music mechanism with six bells, chimed by bees, marked “28051”. Stand of inlaid burlwood with one center drawer which stores the cylinders. Old Liverpool, England shipping label underneath stand. Box: 12-1/2″ H x 35-1/2″ W x 17″ D. Stand: 30″ H x 41-1/2″ W x 23″ D. Late 19th century. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: In good working condition. Minor losses to veneer. Geneva stop gear present but unattached. This gear does not affect functionality but prevents the spring from winding down completely. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry corner cupboard, attributed to McMinn County. This corner cupboard is Illustrated in The Art & Mystery of Tennessee Furniture by Nathan Harsh and Derita Williams, p. 187, fig. 231. Ogee cornice with incised diamond design over two doors with twelve glazed panes, straight back side returns, ring-turned molding to case corners, center drawer flanked by foliate carved designs on each side and panels with diamond incised moldings flanking central drawer. Lower paneled doors with diamond incised moldings. diamond incised base molding, diamond incised turned feet. Secondary wood is tulip poplar. 94 1/8″ Height x 47 3/4″ Width x 20″ Depth. Second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with older refinish, minor vertical patch to lower left door, back boards reset, newer back foot brace. [See more photos →]

Anna Catherine Wiley (1879-1958) impressionist oil on canvas landscape painting, depicting a field of corn shocks in the foreground against a mountainous background. The scene is reminiscent of Cade’s Cove in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Signed lower right C. Wiley. Later giltwood frame with linen liner. Canvas size: 16″ x 12″. Framed: 22″ x 17″. Biography: Catherine Wiley is one of Tennessee’s most important nationally recognized artists. She was one of the early female students at the University of Tennessee, and was later credited with establishing formal art instruction at the school. Wiley studied at the Art Students League in New York under Frank DuMond, and spent summers learning from major American impressionists such as Robert Reid, Jonas Lie, and Martha Walter. She won numerous prizes including two Gold Medals at the Appalachian Exposition in 1910 and her paintings were exhibited at prominent American venues including the National Academy of Design in New York and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Her thriving career was ended by a mental collapse which left her institutionalized until her death. Provenance: Private Tennessee collection. Proceeds from the sale of this painting benefit the Earl O. Henry Memorial Avian Exhibit at Ijams Nature Center. The exhibit showcases pre-World War II avian taxidermy and the art of Knoxville bird painter Earl O. Henry, one of the men killed in the 1945 attack on the USS Indianapolis. Condition: Overall very good condition, relined, one minor paint flake to lower margin. [See more photos →]

Group of 730 ballots from the 1864 Presidential election, from Ohio soldiers voting in the field. The majority are Abraham Lincoln – Andrew Johnson Presidential ballots depicting Lady Liberty wielding a sword with a variety of other ballot designs and counties represented. A small minority (73) are McClellan – Pendleton Presidential ballots. Of the 73 McClellan – Pendleton ballots, there are 26 having portrait vignettes of McClellan. Several paper spacers with writing of locations soldiers stationed in the South are also present along with a few examples of handwritten ballots. Additionally, some of the ballots have the names of the soldiers written on the back with a few having phrases written on them. Examples include “L. S. Holcomb Co. D 97th Ohio”, who wrote: “can’t see peace at any price”. According to the 1886 History of Morgan Co. Ohio by Charles Robertson, Leroy S. Holcomb served in the Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and Franklin, TN. Holcomb was seriously wounded at the Battle of Franklin later that year, and discharged. He subsequently studied medicine and graduated from the Ohio Medical College. Another soldier-signed ballot “Jas. R. Earich Co. E. 78 OVI” is for Sergeant James R. Earich of the 78th Ohio Company E. The Ohio History site states , “Earich took up the hazardous task of carrying a flag and fortunately survived the Battle of Atlanta. He was awarded a medal for bravery for his conduct on July 22, 1864. When Earich was offered a promotion to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, he declined because he did not wish to give up bearing the colors.” Another ballot with the pencil inscription “H. N. Arnold Co. J 94th Ohio Vol Inf” is for H. Newton Arnold, 1st Lieutenant for the 94th Regiment of Ohio. Additional Lincoln/Johnson ballots include two (2) larger ballots with red, white, and blue and crossed flags, drums, swords, stacked rifles and winged eagle design, 3 ballots with the Union flag only, 13 ballots with no design on yellow paper from Morgan Co., and 10 handwritten Lincoln – Johnson ballots. Lincoln was victorious in winning the state of Ohio in the 1864 Presidential election. Condition: Overall very good condition. The two ballots with red, white, and blue colors have more folds and tears at the margin than others. Almost all ballots have a small hole in the center as a result of the tallying process, minor folds and tears at the margins, some toning. [See more photos →]

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) mixed media on paper (oil/gouache) illustration of a pirate with ship vignette to the right side. Red monogrammed signature lower right. 13" H x 10 1/8" W. Provenance: This painting was given to the commercial artist Dean Bentley (b. 1915) by the nephews of Norman Rockwell during the period he owned a ski shop in Kane, PA near Kane Manor in the Alleghany Mountains. Norman Rockwell's nephews resided in the Kane, PA area and selected some of Norman Rockwell's paintings to be displayed in the ski shop. Their father, Jarvis Rockwell (brother of Norman Rockwell), was a toy designer at the Holgate Toy Company in Kane, Pa. When the Rockwell family moved away from Kane, Dean told the Jarvis Rockwell family he would like to have a Rockwell painting so they sent him this work. Possession passed to Dean Bentley's wife, Virginia, in 1963 and remained with her to the present. Condition: Paper laid down on board with overall toning. Some water stains. Board and paper most likely trimmed down from the original. [See more photos →]

Lady’s diamond solitaire ring containing one pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.93 carats, D color, VS2 clarity, measuring 10.08 L x 7.49 W x 4.36 D mm. Polish: Very Good. Symmetry: Good. Fluorescence: None. Depth: 58.2%. Table: 65%. Girdle: Very Thin to Thick, (Faceted). Culet: None. Together with GIA report #2155790248 dated December 6, 2013. The diamond is set in a 6-prong 14k white gold mounting with ring sizer. Total gross weight: 4.2 grams. Ring size: 5-3/4. Condition: See description and GIA report. Mounting in very good condition with minor scratches. [See more photos →]

Two dolls, German or French, with French purses. 1st doll: Unmarked Bisque socket head doll with blonde wig and blue stationary eyes, composition body with no joints at wrists and feet, blue striped silk dress with lace collar and paste "diamond" brooch, stockings and black leather shoes. Carries a blue silk reticule with mirrored base, tagged "Made in France." Circa 1915. 17-1/2"H. 2nd doll: Doll with bisque shoulder plate head marked J 8-1/2, brown stationary eyes and brown long wig, kid leather body with bisque forearms, long cotton and lace gown. Carries a white silk reticule with pink trim and mirrored base marked "Made in France." Probably German, possibly Kestner, Circa 1895. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: 1st doll: cracking to fingers on one hand, grime to face and wig, 1 shoe torn, small tears and stains to dress, bottom of reticule coming loose, tears to reticule. 2nd doll: light wear to eyebrows, light grime, small holes to dress. [See more photos →]

Gent’s 18K Rolex Oyster Day-Date Perpetual wristwatch having 44 diamonds around the clockface (aftermarket addition) and 8 round and 2 baguette diamonds on the dial. Marked “F 18000 Geneve Swiss Made 18K 750”. 7-1/4″ diameter. 142.2 grams. The original box is included. Condition: In working condition at time of examination. Dial with some wear on the “P” for Perpetual and “D” for Date under the Rolex logo. Box showing wear to exterior. [See more photos →]

Knoxville or Knox County walnut chest of drawers or bureau, almost identical to chest illustrated in "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture", p. 214, fig. 275. Consisting of a retangular top with molding underside, two drawers over three graduated drawers having scratch beading and diamond inlaid escutcheons, quarter columns with fluted reedings and turned capitals and bases, ogee base molding, resting on turned tapered feet. Yellow pine secondary. Pulls appear to be original. 45 3/4" H x 44 1/2" W x 19 3/4" D. Circa 1820-30. Note – this chest of drawers was made in the same shop as the bureau and cupboard illustrated in Plate XXVII, p. 90 of the book. Additional note – While it is suggested the similar chest in the book may have had its feet shortened, this chest has identical tapered feet to the illustrated example on p. 214, suggesting no loss of height. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Refinished, drawer divider above top left drawer has had an old strip of wood added, minor build up of a few drawer supports. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee sugar chest, Marshall or Maury County, cherry with poplar secondary wood. Dovetailed locking top case has brass escutcheon and hinged top with bread board ends and molded edges, which lifts to reveal interior with divider and an unusual dovetailed box fitted in right well area. Single dovetailed drawer with brass escutcheon and two cut glass pulls, likely original. Tall turned tapered legs with ring turnings, terminating in ball and spike feet. Pencil script writing on the underside of the removable dovetailed box. 40″H x 28″W x 20-1/2″D. Circa 1830. Provenance: Descended in the family of Dr. James Patterson of Marshall County, by oral tradition acquired from the Col. S.W. and Mary D. (Love) Fitzpatrick family of Maury and Marshall Counties. Condition: Older refinishing, shrinkage cracks and separation to top. Original hinges, locks, pulls and liner. Some light shrinkage and fading to case sides. Lacks key. [See more photos →]

Pair of elaborately carved Chinese hardwood throne form armchairs having dragon carved crest rails and skirts, triple panel pierced backs with dragon carved panels, foliate carved knees and ball and claw feet. 41″ H x 30 3/4″ W x 25 1/4″ D. 20th century/Modern. Condition: Overall very good condition with general wear to base of feet, minor fracture in seat area of one chair. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Sheraton cherry press, found in Elizabethtown, KY (Hardin Co.). Two part construction, poplar and walnut secondary. Cove molded cornice over two long paneled doors set into a base with two dovetailed drawers over two short paneled doors. Top interior contains two shelves, lower section with one. Four round turned feet with ring turnings at capitals and just above ends. Round wooden pulls. Paneled sides and back. 84-1/2" H x 40-5/8" W x 19-1/4" D. Circa 1825. Condition: Old refinish, minor shrinkage cracks and small abrasions, older slender patches to base rail and above base drawers, some of wooden pulls replaced. [See more photos →]

3.08 ct. round brilliant diamond set in an 18k and 14k yellow and white gold mounting with 22k yellow gold highlights. The center stone is approximately "P" color and approximately "SI2" clarity. The mounting is highlighted along the shoulders with 6 rectangular cut yellow diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.20 carats channel set in 22k yellow gold and framed by 14 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .70 ct. (approximately H-I color, and VS2-SI1 clarity). Weight of mounting including small diamonds: 13 grams. Ring size: 5-3/4. Condition: Some surface scratches on mounting. [See more photos →]

Johann Berthelsen (Danish/American, 1883-1972), oil on canvas painting depicting New York's Grand Army Plaza in the snow with figures hurrying past the Pulitzer Fountain. Carved and whitewashed gilt frame with linen liner. Signed lower right. 11-1/2" H x 15-1/2" W sight, 18-1/2" H x 22-1/2" W framed. Stamp on back of canvas and two stretchers: "All reproduction rights to this painting reserved by the artist Johann Berthelsen." Biography: Johann Berthelsen came to America as a child, and enjoyed early success as an opera singer and music teacher. His friendship with the artist Wayman Adams resulted in a move to New York and experimentation with painting. When the Great Depression took a toll on his musical career, Berthelsen began selling oil scenes of his beloved New York City, which quickly found prominent buyers including William Randolph Hearst. While he also painted pastoral and mountain landscapes, Berthelson's snow scenes of Manhattan are particularly prized. (Source: Askart: The Artists' Bluebook). Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese silk embroidered floor screen. The folding screen consists of four ebonized hardwood sections, inset with embroidered silk panels depicting a mountain landscape lake scene. Three pagodas are nestled in the trees, on islands joined by a bridge. A single crane is depicted in the foreground. The lower parts of the hardwood sections are inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory flowers. 70-1/2" H x 109" W fully extended. Each embroidered panel measures 57-1/4" H x 24" W. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: Some scattered stains to silk. Screen separated into two sections. Original backing missing/replaced revealing calligraphy pages used to back the silk panels. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese porcelain hat stands, each with gilt trimmed blue and white borders and hand painted central decoration of a man and boy. Each also contains a hand painted poem inscription. 6 character marks on bases. 11-1/8"H. 19th century. Condition: Light wear to gilt edges, light scratch to one vase in area of man's lower robe. [See more photos →]

Franklin / Williamson County, TN silk-on-linen needlework sampler by Roxana McGee. Worked in cream, light and dark green, yellow, black, brown and red silk threads in a variety of stitches including cross, chain, eyelet and satin. Floral garland border on three sides surrounding seven text registers, including 5 alphabetic bands above the identifying register, “Roxana M’Gee’s sampler/Franklin, Tenn august, 1839,” and a verse: “May I govern my passions with absolute sway/ And grow wiser and better as life wears away”. Below is a central vase of fruit flanked on either side by wreaths, dated “1793” and “1799”. Later stained wood frame. Sight – 16″ H x 16 1/4″ W. Framed – 20 5/8″ H x 21″ W. Note: This sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey, which attributes it to the “Vase and Cartouche” group of Middle Tennessee samplers. Roxana’s grandfather was Rev. John McGee who owned a large land grant near Henpeck Lane, south of Carnton Plantation (Williamson County, TN). His home, Mendenhall, still stands. Roxana’s father was a physician who died young leaving her mother with six children in 1832. Roxana (B. circa 1825) married William Cole (B. circa 1813 in NC) in Williamson County in 1842. Shortly after marrying, they moved to Tippah County, Missouri and later to Pueblo, Colorado. Illustrated “19th Century Williamson County Samplers: Emerging Research” by Jennifer Core, Williamson County Historical Journal, No. 43, 2012 (pp. 26-27). Provenance: Private Tennessee collection; Christie’s New York auction of Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Decorative Arts (Mr. J. Hays, sale #7980), Oct. 21, 1994, Lot #4; the collection of Katherine Prentiss Murphy. Condition: Overall very good condition with some light overall background discoloration and thread fading, archival framing under UV-resistant glass. [See more photos →]

Regina Style Number 6 Orchestral 27″ Folding Top Table Model Disc Music Box, also sometimes called the “Casket Model”. Mahogany case with applied carving and bracket feet. Interior with original metal Regina Company label and serial number tag “31150” and an 11″ double comb mechanism. Included with this music box is a marquetry inlaid mahogany console stand and twenty-one (21) 27″ musical discs. Music box measures 12 1/4″ H x 34″ W x 19 1/2″ D. Stand measures 31 1/4″ H x 38″ W x 22 3/4″ D. Late 19th century. Condition: Exterior finish of music box with cracquelure. Interior edges of box with wear, stand with fading and wear to surface. Interior modified at some point to accomodate the music discs. [See more photos →]

Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969) mixed media (pastel/gouache) of duck hunters setting out decoys in water. Pencil titled and signed, lower left corner (title illegible). Arlington, Massachusetts framer's label on back. Original narrow gilt frame: 12-3/4" H x 16-3/4" W. Sight: 8-3/8" W x 12-3/8" H. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese white jade and hardwood table screen, the white jade relief carving depicts a bird perched amongst foliage. Contained within a hardwood frame with applied scrollwork and scroll legged feet and fully reticulated carved balls. Jade measures 2 3/8″ H x 2 5/8″ W. Stand measures 8 3/8″ H x 6 1/4″ W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Carved celedon jade belt buckle with dragon and longevity decoration. 1 7/8″ H x 2 1/4″ W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Loss and two old breaks to one side of screen. 2nd item: Very good. [See more photos →]

Bronze sculpture after John Talbott Donoghue (1853 – 1903) titled “The Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis”. Signed on base “J. Donoghue” with inscriptions on the sides of the base in Greek reading Sophocles and Salamis. Back of base marked “Modern Art Foundry, NY”. 44 1/2″ H x 26″ W x 14″ D. 20th century. Condition: Extensive verdigris patination from outdoor exposure. Some scratches on back of mounting. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut blanket chest, attributed to the cabinet maker Jacob Fisher who lived and worked in McMinn County (working 1837 – 1843). Illustrated in the book Art & Furniture of East Tennessee, Namuni Young, Fig. 6, page 6. Rectangular form with inlaid light wood escutcheon and applied molding to the top and base with double incised lines. An unusual feature of this chest are the continuous stiles, forming the splayed French feet. Appears to retain the original iron hinges. Poplar secondary. 21" H x 37-5/8" H x 14-5/8" D. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish, minor stains and abrasions to top. [See more photos →]

Texas horn armchair with cattle hide seat covering and glass ball casters. Unsigned, attributed to Charles Puppe of San Antonio, circa 1889. 37″ H x 31″ W x 21″ D. Note: information recently furnished to us by Alan Rogers of the National Texas Longhorn Museum suggests this chair was made by Charles Puppe, based on the arrangement and placement of the horns which is similar, but not identical to the No. 6 Chair by Wenzel Friedrich (1827-1902), also of San Antonio (to whom we initially attributed this chair). Friedrich and Puppe both used glass ball casters on the feet of their horn chairs, but the placement of the four longer horns making up the bottom back of the chair, with the middle two touching, suggests it was in fact made by Puppe; it is identical to a documented chair Puppe made in 1889 for rancher Dennis Martin O’Connor, who in turn gave it to President Benjamin Harrison. Charles Puppe had a shop at 229 Commerce Street in San Antonio. He first appears in city directories as a maker of horn chairs in 1885 and is listed as late as 1891. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear. Hide covering possibly not original. [See more photos →]

Alfred de Breanski Sr. (United Kingdom, 1852-1924), “Valley of Bealach-Nambo”. Oil on canvas landscape depicting a Scottish Highlands river valley surrounded by mountains, with cattle drinking at the water’s edge. Signed lower right and titled en verso. Original giltwood heavily carved scroll-and-cartouche frame. 20″ H x 30″ W canvas, 29-1/2″ H x 39-1/2″ W framed. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): London-born painter Alfred De Breanski Sr. was a well known painter of Welsh and Scottish scenes who met with success during his lifetime. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in London from 1869-1918 and also exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Two of his sons also became painters. Condition: Overall very good condition – black light does not indicate any repair/restoration. Restoration to gilding on carved frame. [See more photos →]

Scrapbook or archive devoted to George Gordon Noel, Lord Byron (1788-1824), containing Byron family letters including one attributed to the renowned English Romantic poet, various periodical clippings, and related items. At least some of these items are believed to have been owned by Thomas "Clio" Rickman (1760-1834), publisher of political pamphlets and broadsides, poetry contributor to periodicals, and bookseller. The Byron letter is addressed to C. Rickman on J. Whatman watermarked paper, dated April 30th, 1814. "Sir, I have only this day received your letter. My name & satisfaction are very much at your friend's service and I wish him all success in his undertaking. I have the honor to be your very obedient Byron." 7" x 18" (double sheet). 2nd letter (family letter) dated 1784, "Dear Madam, We are under very great and unfeigned concern for the loss of Lady Conyers. It will likely be severely felt in the neighborhood of the castle. If anything can alleviate Mr. Byron's __ at this event it must be to see the child in a good state of health and too young ot participate in a common distress." Signed __ Byron (possibly Vice Admiral John "Jack" Byron, grandfather of George Gordon Byron, likely in reference to Byron's older half-sister, Augusta Leigh, with whom he would later have an incestous affair); 3rd letter dated Aug. 9, 1791, just after the death of Byron's father, signed by S.M. (?) Byron to James Sykes, reporting the news of "the death of my unfortunate eldest brother, he died at Valenciennes 2 August after a long suffering illness"; 4th letter dated Dec. 23, 1792, to James Sykes from Captain George Anson Byron (Lord Byron's uncle), requesting money to pay off another debt on behalf of Lord Byron's newly widowed mother. The lot also contains a 3" x 5" clipping pasted on support paper and reading "This copy sent out in August 1809. I did not receive till April 4th 1811 when it was forwarded from Malta to me at Athens – Byron" (note signature does not match that on the letter; a note is written beneath it: "The Author of so many fine poetical works – Clio"); hand-copied excerpts of poetry including "lines on the Gallic nation on their desertion of Napoleon Bonaparte, written by Lord Byron, copied by Miss Harlet and sent to Thomas Hardy" with pencil inscription "Mrs. Hardy's writing" (pasted to support paper in 2 spots); 2 handwritten excerpts from Moore's Life of Lord Byron (1 contains a copy of 2 Byron letters); a handwritten letter from Isabella, "Lady Carlisle" (relative of Lord Byron; contains no reference to him); a note unsigned and undated, ordering supplies on behalf of "Mrs. Byron" (not in Byron's hand); and engraved portraits of Byron and one of his early loves, Mrs. Musters, cut from books. Condition: All items in generally good condition with expected overall toning, light foxing, and scattered small stains and losses. Many contain 19th century inscriptions (possibly by Clio Rickman) attributing them to various persons and attempting to provide historical content. Byron-signed letter has 2 holes affecting the address sheet; the sheet with actual letter is in good condition with a minor loss to lower edge of blank section (text unaffected); light crease across Byron's signature. Glue residue at fold from being in scrapbook, not affecting text. Clio Rickman inscriptions present including: "The handwriting of Lord Byron" beneath address. [See more photos →]

Dresden porcelain demitasse service with pink ground and hand-painted decoration of children and cherubs making music, all with heavy gilt trim and gilded and white slip beading. Includes coffee pot, 7-1/4″H with dragon head spout, mask handle and serrated feet; similar creamer and sugar, 6 cups (2-1/8″) and saucers. Marked on bottoms with W in a shield and another mark of crowned R & C, partially painted over, with stamped mark “Secession” underneath. German, circa 1910-15. Condition: Sugar is missing lid. Few scattered spots of very light gilt wear, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Cold painted bronze, depicting a partially nude reclining female, possibly Cleopatra, on a chaise lounge with a child servant waiting on her, holding a tray. Attributed to Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936). Unsigned. 4″ H x 9-1/2″ L x 6-1/8″ W. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Missing figure on front side of sculpture marked by two holes. Light wear to highlights of bronze patina of reclining female. [See more photos →]

Milo Baughman 1923 – 2003 / Thayer Coggin credenza, the case with book-matched rosewood veneers, atop a plinth base. Three doors open to reveal a section with four pull-out drawers and a double-width open section with an adjustable shelf. Thayer Coggin tag inside of second pull out drawer. 25 1/2″ H x 17 1/4″ D x 65 7/8″ W. High Point, NC. 1970’s. Condition: Some minor scuffing in inner left drawer, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Thomas Waterman Wood (American, 1823-1903) oil on canvas still life with monkey, fowl and vegetables. Signed lower right, "TW Wood 186? after G Lance 1847". Handwritten dedication en verso "To his friend Henry C. Yeatman from T. W. Wood". 17-7/8" H x 20" W unframed. Also included is a framed engraving of the work which inspired Wood's rendition, "Red Cap", engraved by W. Taylor after a picture by G. Lance. Sight: 9" X 10-3/8; black frame: 13" X 17", (toning and minor foxing). Thomas Waterman Wood studied with Chester Harding in Boston before establishing a portrait studio in New York in 1853. In 1858, he departed for a yearlong sojourn in Paris, where he copied Old Masters and refined his technique before returning to America in 1859. He moved to Nashville shortly thereafter but, with Nashville under Union Occupation during the Civil War, relocated to Louisville in 1863. Influenced by images of African Americans in the South, he returned to New York in 1866 where he began an almost exclusive focus on genre scenes with African American themes. He was elected president of the National Academy of Design in 1869 and later served as president of the American Watercolor Society. (Source: Askart: The Artists' Bluebook). Wood stayed for a period of time at Hamilton Place in Columbia, Tennessee, home of CSA Colonel Henry Yeatman (1831-1910) and his wife, Mary Brown Polk Yeatman. During Wood's stay, he painted several Tennessee portraits, including one of Mrs. Yeatman, which still hangs there. Hamilton Place was built in 1832 by Mary Brown Polk Yeatman's family (cousins to U.S. President James K. Polk and relations of Rachel Donelson Jackson). This painting was found in the home's attic in 1972. Condition: Clean hole puncture upper quadrant. Heavy surface grime. Some exfoliation along lower edge. [See more photos →]

Elkington & Co, Ltd. sterling silver hunt scene pitcher on stand, the body chased with repousse scene of hunters and hounds tracking a stag, the handle in the form of two intertwined serpents, all supported on a base with figural stag atop a circular foot with acanthus leaf and raised diamond and bar decoration. 13-1/2″ H, 46.34 oz troy. Hallmarks for Birmingham, England, 1897. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Rare early Mississippi pocket map, partially hand colored: “Map of the Lands in Mississippi Ceded by the Chickasaws to the United States in 1832 and 1834, from the actual survey by Henry M. Lusher,” approved and signed by John Bell (Surveyor of lands in Mississippi ceded by the Chickasaws) and Benjamin Reynolds (Chickawaw Agent). Boston: Pendleton’s Lithography, 1835. Map shows “Old Tennessee State Line” and “New Tennessee State Line” in colors and the dividing line for the Chickasaw and Chocktaw Native American tribes, as well as rivers, ferries and other landmarks (Bells Ferry, Cotton Gin Port, Nelson’s Bluff, Beaver Dam Lake, etc.) Gilt tooled leather cover attached, with title lettered on front, and inscribed A. (Abram) Maury on interior marbled boards. 18″ x 23″ unfolded. Provenance: descended in the family of Abram Poindexter Maury of Franklin, Tennessee. Maury (1801-1848) was an attorney and newspaper editor from Franklin, Tennessee who served as a state representative and U.S. Congressman. Provenance: descended in the family of A.P. Maury. Condition: Tears and losses along several fold lines, particularly affecting the top and left eighth of map, area of staining/foxing to lower right quadrant, wear to cover. [See more photos →]

Ladies Art Deco platinum and diamond Patek Philippe wristwatch, retailed by Bailey, Banks, & Biddle. The face of the watch is white ceramic with hand painted Arabic numerals and painted "Bailey, Banks & Bidle". The case contains 38 single cut diamonds weighing approximately .59 ct total wt: G-H color range and VS1-S1@ clarity range. The face is also surrounded by 32 hand-cut blue glass stones. The platinum link bracelet contains 102 single cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.04 cts: G-H color range and VS2-SI1 clarity range. The watch movement is a Patek Philippe Caliber 8, serial number 196844. Circa 1924. Approximately 5-3/4" diameter plus safety chain. 37.6 grams total weight. Condition: Works not functioning, dial with repaint. Clasp needs to be repaired. Engraved on back. [See more photos →]

Set of eight (8) East Tennessee cherry Empire side chairs attributed to the cabinet maker Jacob Fisher (working 1837 – 1843) or his son Richard Fisher (working 1837 – 1850) who lived and worked in McMinn County. Illustrated in the book Art & Furniture of East Tennessee, Fig. 36, page 22. Consisting of shaped crestrails and splats with concave stretchers, all with caned seats. 31-3/4" H x 17" W x 15-3/4" D. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish. Minor chips and repairs including a few patched. One chair with clean repaired break to front leg. Caned seats are not the originals. [See more photos →]

A Comprehensive Atlas Geographical, Historical & Commercial by T. G. Bradford. Boston American Stationers’ Company (1835). Tall quarto (12” by 10”), 180 pages; 80 engraved plates. Hand-colored frontispiece plus 71 color plates, mostly maps. 8 black and white plates. Most plates have light foxing, still very attractive plates. All plates are one-sided. Heavy emphasis on North America. The Texas Map (plate 64 A) is present and in good condition. Text pages show some foxing, some marbling on rear board missing. Contemporary quarter leather, hinges cracked. [ Sabin 7260; Phillips 770]. Condition: Text pages show some foxing, some marbling on rear board missing. Contemporary quarter leather, hinges cracked. [See more photos →]

19th century patriotic related powder horn with scrimshaw decoration including a central portrait of William Henry Harrison (W.H. H.), flanked by vignettes of the eight previous Presidents. Additionally engraved with an American eagle, three other birds, several trees and the name of the owner, "Capt. S.W. Stuart," with date 1841. Possibly a memorial to President Harrison, who died in 1841. 13-1/2" L. Lot also includes one later 19th century stacked horn cane with horn handle and etched initials "SDS," with note reading "Given to S. D. Stuart by his brother Will Stuart. Made entirely of cow horns fitted over a center." 34" L. (2 items) Condition: Hairline crack to tapered end. Some minor chipping to mouth near plug. [See more photos →]

John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946) signed lithograph titled "John Brown" after the original 1939 oil on canvas titled "John Brown/Detail of Canvas Mural" on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (This canvas was based upon the larger mural painted for the Kansas State Capital Building). Associated American Artists – New York certificate label verso. Pencil signed lower right margin. Sight: 14-3/4" H x 10-7/8" W. Framed: 23-1/2" H x 19-1/4" W. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Early dated stoneware jar, possibly Knox Co., Tennessee. Ovoid form with salt glaze, incised "Sarah Price, 1827 JM". 11 1/2" H. Early 19th century. Note: this jar was displayed in the 1996 "Made in East Tennessee: Pottery" exhibit at The East Tennessee Historical Society, Carole Wahler, guest curator. Condition: Scattered firing flaws, chipping to body. Tight hairline from rim down to shoulder, approximately 3". [See more photos →]

Five (5) Durand King Tut pattern sherberts with blue iridescent and white striations, gold iridescent interiors, and gold lustre foot. Polished pontil mark, unsigned. 4 1/2″ to 4 5/8″ height. Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand’s glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze, "Sacrifice of Cleopatra", depicting a partially nude Cleopatra reclining on a chaise lounge, holding a snake near her left breast. Incised on the back of the chaise lounge "Nam Greb" with an urn insignia and "B" within. 7" H x 9 1/2" W x 4 3/4" D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condtion. Some wear to patinated surface of face, shoulder, skirt, leg, and corners of chaise. [See more photos →]

Early diminutive East Tennessee Chippendale black walnut slant front desk, descended through Daniel Taylor family of Grainger Co., TN. Flamed figured walnut fall board opening to an interior of cubby holes and two pairs of dovetailed drawers over four graduated drawers, resting on four bracket feet with returns. Bottom and top of case dovetailed. Appears to retain the original Chippendale batwing brasses. Yellow pine and walnut secondary woods. 43 1/2" H x 36 1/4" W x 34" Depth (open). Provenance: Daniel Taylor (1761-1834) was born in Cumberland Co., Virginia. In 1779, he enlisted as a private in the Revolutionary War and fought in the battle of Shallow Ford. In 1795, Taylor moved to Grainger Co., Tennessee, settling on the north side of the Holston River above Marshall's Ferry. He appears in TN tax records for the years of 1799, 1805, 1810. In 1834, Daniel Taylor died in Grainger Co.,TN (source: Blomquist, Taylors and Tates of the South, 1993). Condition: Older refinish with one of the interior drawers having two drawer sides missing, fall board reset with newer hinges, old strip of replaced wood near hinges, rear left foot molding with loss, separations and minor chips throughout. [See more photos →]

Gorham "Melrose" sterling silver flatware service, 118 pieces including 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks (7-3/4" L), 12 luncheon forks (7-1/4" L), 12 salad forks, 12 soup spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 12 seafood forks, 12 butter spreaders, 1 butter knife, 1 gravy ladle, 1 sugar shell, 1 cold meat fork, 3 large serving spoons, 3-piece carving set. 5-5/8" to 14-1/4" L. All with script monogram "N". Stored in a wooden case. 139.14 weighable oz troy. Provenance: Maryville, TN collection. Condition: All pieces with single script monogram "N'. Surface scratches due to use. [See more photos →]

Carved giltwood Chippendale / Rococo style mirror with an oval foliate frame surmounted by stylized acanthus leaves. 49" H x 27" W. Probably English, early 19th century. Condition: Later regilding and glass. Some losses to left side of frame and some old repaired breaks. [See more photos →]

Group of autographs of political and military figures collected during the WWII service and entertainment career of Lanny Ross. Includes Eleanor Roosevelt and Douglas MacArthur signatures on banknotes from the Pacific; 8 personal notes from Mrs. MacArthur; personal correspondence with General Dwight Eisenhower; Richard Nixon; NY Gov. Thomas Dewey; NY Gov. Averell Harriman; NY Mayor Ed Koch plus others. All were collected by Lanny Ross, a singer, actor and radio personality who passed away in Manhattan in 1988. Also included in group are 4 Nixon White House Christmas cards and Mr. Ross' WWII Legion of Merit medal, 2" L with ribbon. Circa 1940s to 1980s. Provenance: Descendants of Lanny Ross. Condition: Some folds to corners and toning to banknotes. Minor toning to paper on other correspondence. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry corner cupboard, Grainger Co., TN. Consisting of canted returns, an ogee cornice, double paneled doors over a center dovetailed drawer flanked by two square panels, each scratch beaded. Lower single paneled doors, ogee molding transitioning to bracket feet with canted bracket returns, serpentine skirt. Poplar and yellow pine secondary woods. 88 1/2" H x 42" W. Provenance: Greenwood plantation of Grainger Co., TN and pictured in Bloomquist's "Taylors and Tates of the South", p. 162. Descended from Franklin William Taylor (1810-1886) of Grainger Co., TN, grandson of Daniel Taylor (1761-1834). In 1844, Franklin acquired Deadrick Plantation near Russellville and renamed it "Greenwood". The home served as headquarters to Confederate General Joseph Kershaw in the Civil War. Condition: Overall excellent condition in an older surface, part of left return foot facing replaced. [See more photos →]

Staunton, Virginia stoneware ovoid jar having incised decoration to each side consisting of ovals with cobalt tulips to interior and flanked each side by tulips having bases in the shape of a Federal shield with alternating cobalt decoration. Shields on reverse side do not have the alternating cobalt decoration. Applied crescent lug handles also brushed with cobalt decoration with two incised lines encircling the neck. 12" H. Circa 1830. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Rim slightly mis-shapen during the making. [See more photos →]

Tennessee pieced quilt, star variant pattern, comprised primarily of satin and velvet, dark green background color with other colors including peach, rust, and black. Blue prize ribbon attached to quilt reading "First Premium Women's Dept., Tenn. State Fair, Nashville, 1909". Muslin backing applied with velcro for hanging. 70" x 84 1/2". Early 20th century. Condition: Some losses to rust border. Otherwise overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Ramsay, David. The History of South Carolina from Its First Settlement in 1670 to the Year 1808. Charleston: David Longworth. 1809. Two volumes. xii, 478; iv, 602pp. Both volumes in the original full calf, heavily rubbed with chipped spines resulting in small loss of leather. Spine labels chipped. Hinges starting. Internally complete. Map of State of South Carolina with color boundaries present in volume one, has a short closed tear and only slightly misfolded. Plan (map) of Charles Town (Charleston) present in volume two, has a little bit of separation at bottom fold but is complete and folded well. Peter Trezevant’s copy with his signature on the front free endpaper. Condition: See description. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee mountain landscape painting by L. E. Jones (Louis Edward Jones, Tennessee, 1878-1958), titled, “November in the Smokies”. Oil on board mountain scene with cabin alongside dirt road. Signed and dated, L. E. Jones, 1945, lower left. Handwritten title on back, “November in the Smokies, Louis E. Jones-1945”. Gilt stained wooden frame, likely original. Board: 11-7/8″ H x 13-3/4″ W. Frame: 14-1/2″ H x 16-1/2″ W. Note: Louis Jones was an impressionist painter originally from Woodstock, New York who established the Cliff Dwellers Studio in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Persian Heriz carpet, 12.6 x 8.3 with center medallion and colors of ivory, blue, rust and mustard. First quarter 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Overall good condition for age. Even wear, edges previously repaired, one corner rewoven, approximately 2" x 1". Scattered areas of minor reweaving. [See more photos →]

Wallace "Lynndale" pattern sterling silver tea and coffee service, all pieces of urn shaped form with chased decoration including coffee pot (2-3/4 pints), tea pot (2-3/4 pints), creamer (3/4 pint), two-handled covered sugar and waste bowl, 4" to 10-1/2" H. Not monogrammed. 70.25 total troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese porcelain "Mille Fleur" decorated vases, elongated and ringed necks with flared rims, Ch'ien Lung (Qianlong) seal marks on undersides. 13"H. Chinese, probably 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Small light (under 1/4") firing flaw to one neck, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large and elaborately carved Inuit or Eskimo walrus ivory tusk, carved in the form of a cribbage board. Decorated with high relief carvings of walruses, fish, seals, wolves, polar bears, dogs and whales throughout with additional red pigment highlights visible around teeth and tusks of animals and scrimshaw detail on fish. 22" L. Late 19th century. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: Overall very good condition with no visible losses. Age separation to ivory, commensurate with age. [See more photos →]

Pair of 19th century handmade black boy and girl rag dolls, both made of stuffed knit stocking with applied painted eyes and remnants of a painted mouth, black cloth applied ears, curly yarn(?) hair and black painted cloth arms. Both attired in circa 1930s vintage clothing and red leather shoes with accessories, including a leather purse and Warren Harding Presidential pin (girl) and a leather football (boy). Girl measures 21" H. Boy measures 20-1/2" H. Both late 19th century. Two contemporary metal stands are included. Condition: Overall good condition with expected wear. Some wear/losses to face of girl, some cracking of leather. [See more photos →]

Seven (7) Durand peacock feather goblets with green and opal design, raised pale yellow stem and foot, each with a polished pontil mark, unsigned, Vineland Flint Glass Works, 1924-1931. Ranging from 6 5/8" to 6 3/8" height. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Mid-Atlantic cherry cupboard, poplar secondary, one piece construction, single 12-pane upper door having three interior shelves over two drawers and two opposing drawers with one interior shelf. Applied molded cornice and waist molding with stepped block feet. 86 1/2" H x 46" W x 26" D. Circa 1830's. Condition: Overall very good condition with older refinish, a couple of small breaks to cornice and feet. [See more photos →]

Dimunitive Federal bowfront Sheraton style sideboard, figured mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Bowfront top with molded front edge and round "cookie" corners, cut to conform with projecting reeded, column-form stiles having waterleaf carved capitals and ending in tall turned feet. Three top dovetailed drawers over a central cupboard section with two doors, flanked by tall wine drawers, over two lower drawers. Probably Mid-Atlantic, circa 1800. 41-1/2" H x 47" W x 22-1/2" D. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Refinished with replaced pulls. Some areas of replaced molding on drawer fronts and some molding missing (1" on bottom drawer, 2" on far right side of right hand bottle drawer, 1/2" on left top drawer). Some glue blocks missing. Some wear to top edge molding. Repaired crack or break to right front post/leg. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas of the Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard (Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893, ). A note with the painting states the portrait was painted in Paris and presented to Mrs. J. E. Lutz (Adelia (Armstrong) Lutz) by Mrs. Horace Maynard (Laura Ann Washburn). Unframed. 21″ W x 25 1/2″ H. Provenance and History: Private collection of an Armstrong descendant. Horace Maynard (1814 – 1882) was an American educator, attorney, politician and diplomat. Initially elected to the House of Representatives from Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District in 1857, Maynard, an ardent Union supporter, became one of the few Southern congressmen to maintain his seat in the House during the Civil War. Toward the end of the war, Maynard served as Tennessee’s attorney general under Governor Andrew Johnson, and later as ambassador to Turkey under President Ulysses S. Grant and Postmaster General under President Rutherford B. Hayes. His connection to the rebel general Beauregard remains somewhat of a mystery given the political differences between the two. Beauregard supervised the shelling of Fort Sumter and later, exercised overall authority during General Hood’s Tennessee campaign (although he took no direct part in the operation). After the Battle of Nashville and subsequent retreat to Alabama, he joined what little was left of the Army of Tennessee, serving the final months of the war under Joe Johnston. He is buried in the Army of Tennessee section at Metairie Cemetery in his hometown of New Orleans. Adelia Armstrong Lutz (1859-1931) is best known as a painter. She studied art at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and abroad. Upon her return to Knoxville in 1887, she painted portraits, landscapes and flower studies. She married John Edwin Lutz in 1885 and they built “Westwood”, on Knoxville’s Kingston Pike in approximately 1890. Condition: Unframed. Overall cracqelure. Minor repaint/touchup near chin and neck area. [See more photos →]

A large Louis XV Rococo style gilt bronze mantle clock with gilt and ebonized face framed by two large figural birds, supported on an elaborate, openwork scrolled frame with central satyr mask, c-scroll and shell decorated base resting on four shell and c-scroll feet. All parts including pendulum present. Stamped on works: "Mention Honorable L Marti et Cie", attributed to Samuel Marti, working Paris, late 19th century. 25" H x 19" W x 11-1/2" D. Condition: Restoration to gilding with some minor scattered discoloration. Works not tested or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Lloyd Branson (American, Tennessee, 1861-1925) watercolor and pastel on board of a panoramic landscape with Indians. Depicting an Indian warrior in the left foreground, a second Indian wearing a buffalo hide and headdress to the right, and a teepee with billowing smoke in the center background. Signed lower left “Branson 1903.” Also signed lower right “Helen Branson ’05”. Helen Branson was Lloyd’s niece. Period frame with areas of red and gilt decoration. Sight: 5-5/8″ H x 20-1/2″ W, Frame: 7-1/2″ H x 22-1/4″ W. Biography: Enoch Lloyd Branson was best known for his Southern portraits and depictions of East Tennessee history. He moved to New York in 1873 to study at the National Academy of Design, where he won a first prize in 1875. In a partnership with Frank McCrary from 1885 to 1903, Branson became a leader in the East Tennessee arts community. He was a mentor to Catherine Wiley and is credited with discovering Beauford Delaney. Research courtesy of James A. Hoobler, Tennessee State Museum. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Appears to retain the original frame. Blacklighting did not indicate any inpainting or restoration. [See more photos →]

Early Staffordshire pearl glazed earthenware standing horse figure, Whieldon type, with sponged dappled decoration and blue saddle blanket atop a thin, flat base. 5-3/4"H. Possibly St. Anthony Pottery (see Pat Halfpenny, English Earthenware Figures, p. 119-120 for similar objects and discussion). English, circa 1800. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: A few scattered minute chips to base (largest 1/4" L), overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennesse stoneware pottery urn with unusual incised rope design rim and opposing strap handles with similar incised rope design. Top third with dark brown color transitioning to red brown with incised lines around the upper and lower shoulder. Attributed to the Hedgecough pottery of Putnam Co., TN. 18" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Some slight shallow chipping to handles and rim. [See more photos →]

Civil War era half plate tintype depicting a seated Confederate officer in uniform. Housed in a tooled leather case. 5 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Spine of leather case detached with overall general wear to leather. Some corrosion to metal case housing tintype. Some darkening and corrosion to tintype image. [See more photos →]

Virginia cobalt decorated stoneware jar by Henry Lowndes, Petersburg, Virginia. One side with stylized floral cobalt decoration and the other side signed in cobalt ""H. Lowndes, Manufactor, Petersburg, Va", with additional cobalt applied to the handles. 11 1/2" H. Second quarter of the 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Residual traces of paint on sides of jar, couple of small void spaces on base, probably from the firing process. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry candlestand, attributed to the cabinet maker Jacob Fisher who lived and worked in McMinn County (working 1837 – 1843). Illustrated in the book Art & Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Fig. 98, page 121 (pictured on the right). Consisting of a rectangular top with shaped corners, baluster and ring-turned pedetal with notched carving at base and tripod arched legs. Top secured with iron latch. 26" H x 22" W x 16-5/8" D. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Refinished with old repairs to cracks to top. Newer hardware screws and latches added. [See more photos →]

1964 Beatles NEMS record player housed in a blue cabinet with four-speed turntable. Retains the two original photos of the Beatles including the smaller outer lid photo depicting the group seated, and the larger photo fixed to the inside of the lid depicting the band with their instruments. Working condition. A Capitol Records 45 record of two Beatles songs, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" is included with the player. 17.5" W x 6" H x 10" D. Condition: Wear to case and some losses to corners and scattered small losses to top. Black cloth material on front coming loose around edges. Player tested and in full working order. Record plays but with some uneveness. [See more photos →]

Stylized Art Deco bronze depicting a partially clad young female with fencing saber. Mounted on a marble base. 14 3/4" H overall. 20th century. European, early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Abrasion to back right shoulder. [See more photos →]

Sterling Boyd Strauser (American, 1907-1995) abstract oil on board painting, signed lower right. Ebonized and giltwood molded frame. 48" x 35" sight, 53" x 31" framed. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee, ex-Lyzon Art Gallery, Nashville. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Sterling Strauser was born in Bloomburg, Pennsylvania. A self-taught artist, he began painting in 1926 in a near impressionist style which evolved into an assertive Klee-like modernism and later into a form of expressionism. Strauser and his wife, Dorothy, were also collectors and promoters of folk art. Retrospectives of his work were held at Lyzon Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee in 1996 and the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania 1999-2000. Condition: Small area of abrasion at top left corner by edge of frame, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

SC Miniature portrait on ivory of Dr. Daniel Heyward Trezevant (1796 – 1873). Born in Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Trezevant (1768 – 1854) and Elizabeth Willoughby Farquhar (1772 – 1845). Died in Columbia, SC. Red leather case. Sight: 4-1/8" H x 3" W. Case: 5-1/8" H x 4-1/2" W. Dr. Daniel Trezevant authored "The Burning of Columbia S.C.: A Review of Northern Assertions and Southern Facts" in 1866. This was an eyewitness account by Trezevant, then a fifth-year resident of Columbia, of the 1865 event. He had one daughter and nine sons, four of whom served in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy; two of them were killed. Another son was killed in the Mexican War. As John Timothee Trezevant wrote in his book about the Trezevant family, Daniel Trezevant was considered a "distinguished, accomplished physician… His house was fired on by drunken Federal soldiers while he stood by and looked on appealingly, in vain, for the privilege of carrying from the burning building the pictures of those who were dear to him, and had died years before. All during the hard times of the last year of the war, the old gentleman had his house full, not only of his own children, but grandchildren, and no man in Columbia gave more liberally to charity and the aid of many who saw starvation coming in the door during that trying period." Biography reference – The Trezevant Family in the United States by John Timothée Trezevant, 1914. Sight: 4-1/8" H x 3" W. Case: 5-1/8" H x 4-1/2" W. Second quarter of the 19th century. Also included in the lot is a letter dated Sept. 24, 1937 referencing the miniatures, "She (Mrs. Lloyd) would like me to send the miniatures to her by next Friday, but I am not sending all of them. I feel that those of Mr. & Mrs. Trezaevant, Daniel Heyward Trezevant, Octavius Undecimus, Theodore Mathias and the baby of Charles Edward should go to a direct descendant of Daniel Heyward Trezevant, therefore I am keeping those for Ms. Hanahaw." Condition: Overall very good condition, slight bowing of ivory. [See more photos →]

Navajo Klagetoh rug woven in various geometric designs in colors of red, brown, grey, cream and black. 62 3/4" x 94". Provenance: Acquired by the family from a relative who managed a trading post/post office on an Indian reservation. Mid-20th century. Condition: Some areas of discoloration, color bleed and few stains. [See more photos →]

Early Tonita Roybal (Tonita Martinez Roybal, 1892 – 1945) San Ildefonso black on red design jar, tapered shoulder with painted geometric triangular and wing designs, ovoid tapered base. Incised signature underside, "Tonita". 9" diameter, 5" height. Early 20th century. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: Overall excellent condition, inside walls with graphite markings, outside wall with very minor abrasions, rim edge has one small hairline approximately 1/16" to 1/8" size, possible firing flaw (difficult to see without magnification) [See more photos →]

Associated Meissen porcelain figural grouping, 4 figurines emblematic of the four elements. 1) Air, depicting a cherub or putto with birdcage, blue underglaze crossed sword mark and impressed number marks, 4-7/8"H. 2) Earth, depicting a cherub or putto gardening with a spade, blue underglaze crossed sword mark and impressed number marks. 4-1/2"H. 3) Fire, depicting a cherub or putto making tea or hot chocolate. Blue underglaze crossed sword marks and impressed marks, 4-1/4" H. 4) Water, depicting a cherub or putto with basket and fish, blue underglaze crossed sword mark and impressed number marks. 3-1/2"H. German, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Minute chip to back tip of robe on "Air" figure, all others in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Marilyn Meiselman Newmark (American, 1928-1913) bronze sculpture titled "Man O' War". Inscribed on base "1977, M. Newmark". Mounted on a carved wooden base. 10" H (including base) x 14-3/4" W x 3-1/2" D. 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Bronze overall very good condition. Some wear to wooden base. [See more photos →]

Southern Sheraton cherry chest of drawers. Four graduated dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls, inlaid diamond escutcheons, post and panel sides and back, turned feet. Walnut top and cherry drawers and sides. Poplar secondary. 47 1/2"H x 39"W x20 1/4"D. Circa 1825. Possibly East Tennessee. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish, pulls appear original, two drawer locks missing, minor chips to ring turnings of feet, wear to drawer supports, drawer sides built up. [See more photos →]

Charter establishing the Shelby County, Tennessee Agricultural Society, dated Sept. 30, 1855, and signed by Andrew Johnson as president of the society (note: Johnson would go on to become President of the United States,1865-1869). Decorative border with colored print by Nashville Union and American Print. 20" x 12". Condition: Several tears and small losses at fold lines, particularly affecting top third of document. Center smudge or stain affecting the word "county"; light toning; tape residue visible on back along fold lines. [See more photos →]

Tennessee railroad map, published 1873 by Wheeler, Marshall & Bruce for the Tennessee State Directory, depicting railroads completed and repaired as well as wagon roads from Memphis to Knoxville with edges of adjoining states also shown. En verso is an advertisement for the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway and showing its national system of railroads. Cartouche illustration of the Capitol at Nashville in lower right corner of national map. 23-3/4" x 8-5/8". Condition: Browning at outer fold ends of map, light scattered foxing, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger with inset glass eyes, acid etched striation designs simulating stripes, signed on the underside. 10 3/4" H x 25 1/2" L. Bronze weight 19.4 lbs. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Gorham Lily pattern #1991 sterling silver flatware, discontinued, consisting of 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad/dessert forks, 8 dessert/oval soup spoons and 8 teaspoons. Most pieces, except one example from each style, are still in original plastic wrapper. 67.84 ounce troy excluding knives. 5-3/4" L to 9-3/4" L. 45 pieces total. No monograms. Condition: Mint condition. No monograms. [See more photos →]

Samuel Houston (1793-1863), signed printed document, 1827, commissioning justices of the peace for Gibson County. 9-3/4" x 7-3/4" sight. Also included is an 1862 steel engraving portrait of Houston, "engraved by W.J. Edwards from a daguerrotype," over a cartouche with small illustration titled "City of Houston in Texas." 9" x 5-3/4" sight; matted and in protective plastic wrap. Sam Houston was elected Tennessee's 7th Governor in 1827, resigned 1829, and also served as first President of the Republic of Texas, Governor of Texas and Senator. Condition: Large water stain across center of document, 5-1/2" long, with splatters at right margin, affecting the last justice's name and the first letter of Houston's first name, rest of signature is clean and bold, date also not affected. Seal lost, 1" area of loss at left margin, general toning, tear at center fold line. Engraving in very good condition, not removed from wrap. [See more photos →]

Lot of 3 documents signed by John Overton, owner of Traveller's Rest in Nashville, a judge of the Superior Court of Tennessee, advisor to Andrew Jackson, and co-founder of Memphis (along with Jackson and James Winchester). Includes an Oct. 19, 1812 legal document sworn and subscribed before Overton: a response by Robert and Jane Hayes to a bill of complaint lodged against them and other heirs of Stockley Donelson related to Donelson's business dealings with David Allison. The case likely stemmed from a land fraud scandal involving Allison and Donelson, the brother of both Jane Hayes and Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, a scandal inadvertently uncovered by Jackson. In this document, Robert and Jane Hayes deny any knowledge of wrongdoing; their signatures are found at the end of the document along with Overton's. (12-2/3" x 15". Toning and overall fading, including fading to signatures; 1 small hole in blank area; pencil inscription noting Jane Hayes was Rachel's sister). Also included in this lot is an 1814 land indenture between John Overton and Willis White for the transfer of 50 acres in Davidson County (13-1/2" x 16-1/2". Toning, fold line across Overton signature, few small tears/holes at fold lines); and an 1814 land indenture between Daniel Alexander and William Walter concerning 307 acres of land in White, Jackson and Overton counties, signed by Overton, likely as judge (15-1/4" x 12-1/4". Toning; tears and partial separation at fold lines, losses and blue ink stain at lower edge). Condition: All items with overall toning; see description for details. [See more photos →]

One 14k yellow gold collar necklace, marked "made in Italy, 585". 17"L x 3/4" W with safety clasp. 88.6 grams. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

C. J. Bechum (Jackson Columbus "Jack" Becham, Crawford County, Georgia ) stoneware jug, squatty ovoid form with two applied handles and runny olive alkaline glaze, one handle stamped "CJB". 14-1/2" H. Late 19th Century. Note: A history of the Becham family pottery can be found on pages 144 – 146 of the book "Brothers in Clay" by John A. Burrison, University of Georgia Press, 1983. Condition: Two chips to rim of mouth. Shallow chip to one handle. Overall firing imperfections to glaze. [See more photos →]

Men’s 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin Patrimony wristwatch with silvered face and black alligator strap, 1-1/2″ diameter x 10-1/8″ L. Watch case has Swiss hallmark for 18k. 18k yellow gold buckle on strap (tested, not marked). Consignor inherited from father who originally purchased it when new in the early 1950s. Condition: Some scratches on case, front and back. Watch strap and crystal not original. Watch was repaired in Los Angeles by Swiss watch specialist who replaced broken stem, replaced scratched crystal, and cleaned and polished the watch. [See more photos →]

One 18K yellow gold link collar necklace in the "Flex' it EKA" design with mark of Italian jeweler Fope. 16-3/4" L, 67.7 grams. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Set of 12 Gorham sterling goblets, 6-1/2" H, marked Gorham Sterling 272 on base. 72.355 oz troy total. Provenance: Maryville, TN private collection. Condition: Very good condition. Monogrammed "L". [See more photos →]

Miniature portrait on ivory of Dr. Octavius Undecimus Trezevant (1810-1866) of Charleston, South Carolina and later, New Orleans. Born in Scotland in 1810 to Peter Trezevant (1768 – 1854) and Elizabeth Willoughby Farquhar (1772 – 1845). Red leather case. Octavius became a physician and moved to New Orleans where he maintained a practice. He was known to be staunch American and married a distinguished Spanish woman of Buenos Aires. In 1866, Dr. Trezevant was killed by a black soldier while attempting to protect a white woman in New Orleans. He is referenced in the book: An Absolute Massacre: The New Orleans Race Riot of July 30, 1866, J. G. Hollandsworth . Biography reference – The Trezevant Family in the United States by John Timothée Trezevant, 1914. Sight: 4-3/8" H X 3-1/4" W, Case: 6" H x 5" W. Second quarter of the 19th century. Also included with the lot are two letters from Edith Booth dated September 1934 and August 1937 to "Madawe" with a Hailsham Sussese address. She references the Trezevant miniatures in her 1934 letter and then references them again in her 1937 letter, "I am perfectly willing at any time to part with the portraits & minisiatures if they are wanted at any time..I do not feel that I could put a price on them but I could not pay expenses." Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton walnut desk and bookcase or "plantation desk," Davidson County, with poplar secondary. Two part construction. Upper section with ogee cornice over two triple-pane glazed doors, three interior shelves, over two drawers with diamond inlaid escutcheons. Shelves in upper section align with transoms on doors. Base section has slanted top surface over two dovetailed drawers with raised oval escutcheons, and tall turned legs. 85 3/4" H x 39 3/4" W x 35" D. Circa 1835. Provenance – acquired in the Nashville area in the early 1950s. Condition: Refinished, slight wear to top section of base. Bank of drawers of upper case appear earlier than drawers of lower section. [See more photos →]

Oyster burl marquetry desk on stand with lightwood inlay borders, ogee cornice with frieze concealing a long convex drawer over a fall-front with hinged inset writing surface. Interior of desk with a row of pigeon holes over a central prospect drawer flanked by drawers, all with burl and lightwood inlays. Deep ogee waist molding over one large drawer, twist turned legs connected by a shaped stretcher and turned feet. Pine secondary. 58 1/2"H x 37 1/4"W x 19"D. Late 17th/Early 18th century. Condition: Veneer chipping, separations, and minor buckling throughout, old veneer patch to lower base drawer. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry sideboard, attributed to the cabinet maker Jacob Fisher who lived and worked in McMinn County (working 1837 – 1843). Illustrated in the book Art & Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Fig. 175, page 155. Rectangular top with ogee molded horizontal splashboard, two large and one small projecting drawer over paneled cupboard doors separated by three small drawers, "S" shaped stiles forming scrolled front feet and rear turned feet. Cock-beading around drawers. Primary cherry and cherry veneer, secondary tulip poplar and yellow pine, original pulls. 44" H plus 6" backsplash x 57-1/4" W x 22-1/2" D. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish, minor veneer losses on case front and scroll feet. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester rifle, .32 Caliber. Serial number 562664B corresponds to 1902. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT" and "KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16, 1860". Tang marked "Model 1873". Walnut stocks. 24" barrel, 43" length overall. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Overall good condition with older surface. [See more photos →]

Pair of Durand King Tut pattern goblets with blue iridescent and white striations, gold iridescent interiors, and gold lustre foot. Polished pontil mark, unsigned. 7 1/2" height. Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, 900 silver open face chronograph pocket watch marked Corps of Engineers U.S.A. No.556, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, stop/start centre seconds, double-hinged back, inner back engraved with " Vacheron & Constantin Geneve", outside hinged case engraved with 'Corps of Engineering USA no. 556', single button chronograph start/stop/reset activated via pusher in crown, case, dial and movement signed. Size 14, 2-1/16" W.  2nd item: Gold-plated Studebaker pocketwatch, size 12, with second dial and Heyward silver metal watch chain. Possible Masonic monogram on back of watch. 1-13/16" W. Condition: Vacheron and Constantin watch in working order at time of inspection. Minor wear on hands and dial.  Studebaker watch with losses on dial and not in working order. [See more photos →]

2 works by Sterling Boyd Strauser (American, 1907-1995). 1st item: Oil on board still life painting depicting multicolored flowers in a purple vase, signed and dated '87. Giltwood frame with carved corner decorations. Sight: 30" x 25", framed 36" x 30". 2nd item: Standing nude, oil on panel, 5" x 14". Unframed. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Sterling Strauser was born in Bloomburg, Pennsylvania. A self-taught artist, he began painting in 1926 in a near impressionist style which evolved into an assertive Klee-like modernism and later into a form of expressionism. Strauser and his wife, Dorothy, were also collectors and promoters of folk art. Retrospectives of his work were held at Lyzon Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee in 1996 and the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania 1999-2000. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Tall Case Clock, mahogany veneered case with painted dial signed "E. Spencer Bolton". Swan's neck top with carved plinth, brass finial and rosettes, over the square dial, spandrels painted with red fans, sunbursts and roses, Roman numerals to designate hours, seconds and date dials, pierced brass hands. Face flanked by reeded hood columns, waist section door carved in a triple Gothic arch, flanked by reeded columns divided by ebonized and satinwood string inlay which repeats around the perimeter of the base. Base section with ogee molding at top and chamfered corners, raised on ogee bracket feet. 8 day brass works. 92 5/8" H x 23 3/4" W x 10" D. English, Circa 1825. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Veneer shrinkage, separations and chips, especially around Gothic arch on waist door, works not tested or guaranteed, dial and works not secured to seat board. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee two-part walnut bookcase and desk (sometimes called a Plantation Desk). Upper case with ogee cornice over two glazed doors, each with 8 panes, three interior shelves aligned with transoms. Lower desk section has fall front writing section with interior bank of pigeonholes and one dovetailed drawer. Turned legs ending in double ring turned spikes. Illegible name in black script on top of lower section and back of upper section. Poplar secondary. 83 7/8" H x 44 1/2" W x 25" D. Circa 1840 . Condition: Refinished, scattered abrasions to top. Interior may have had an additional drawer, possible desk interior modifications. Top overhangs back of lower desk to possibly accomodate chair rail, residue shadow on base sides of bookcase top indicate moldings in the past. Writing on top and bottom indicate long association. [See more photos →]

Gorham "Strasbourg" sterling silver flatware consisting of 8 dinner knives (8-7/8" L), 8 dinner forks (7" L), 12 salad forks (6-3/8" L), 8 place spoons,18 teaspoons, 8 cocktail forks, 8 demitasse spoons, 2-piece carving set, sugar shell, butter knife, gravy ladle, cream ladle, 3 serving spoons, cold meat fork and lemon fork, 79 pcs. Also included are 6 sterling teaspoons by Durgin and a 2-piece sterling child's set by Rogers Brothers. 87.40 total oz troy without knives. 4" L to 8-7/8" L. 87 pcs total, all in fitted wooden case. Condition: All in very good condition. Strasbourg pattern monogrammed "S"; Durgin teaspoons monogrammed "JFB". [See more photos →]

U.S. contract model 1812 flintlock musket, stamped "H. Osborne" and "Springfield" twice on the lockplate, .69 Caliber. Proof marks on the barrel. 42" barrel, 57 1/2" overall. Provenance – N. Flayderman & Co. Condition: Refinished. Some light pitting, heavier around frizzen and hammer. Old repair above lock, ramrod replaced, bore pitted but clean. [See more photos →]

Octagonal revolving country store hardware chest, pine with seventy-two (72) pie-shaped drawers, white porcelain pulls, and stenciled numbers. 33-1/4" H x 21-1/2" W x 21-1/2" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with wear to surfaces, some grime, one knob missing. [See more photos →]

Ludwig Bemelmans (Austrian-American 1898-1962) gouache and watercolor on board painting of a European courtyard scene with a central figural duck fountain. Signed lower right. Sight: 12-1/4″ H x 8-1/2″ W. Stained wooden frame: 17-1/8″ H x 13-5/8″ W. Note: An artist and writer, Bemelmans is best remembered for his “Madeline” series of children books, although he also produced other illustrations and murals, including the famous one in the bar of the Hotel Carlyle in Manhattan. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Lanny Ross, New York, NY. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Durand King Tut pattern goblets with blue iridescent and white striations, light gold iridescent interiors, and gold lustre foot. Polished pontil mark, unsigned. 7 1/2" height. Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Civil War 1/6 tintype of a seated Mississippi Confederate soldier, attired in his Confederate uniform with the Mississippi "Star" belt buckle visible. Housed in a tooled leather case. 3" H x 2 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Some overall spotting and oxidation/darkening to right side of image. Some tarnish to metal frame surrounding tintype. Wear to case with some fraying to binding of spine. [See more photos →]

Omar Malva (also known as George Malva, b. 1951), oil on canvas Impressionist European landscape, depicting two women working in a field. Signed "Malva" and dated 1983 lower right. 17-1/2" x 21-1/2" sight, 25-1/2" x 29-1/2" framed. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Miniature portrait on ivory of Theodore Mathias Trezevant (1806 – 1868). Born in Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Trezevant (1768 – 1854) and Elizabeth Willoughby Farquhar (1772 – 1845). Red leather case. Theodore married Eleanor Waller in 1844. They had three sons. Biography reference – The Trezevant Family in the United States by John Timothée Trezevant, 1914. Sight: 4-1/8" H x 3" W. Case: 5-1/8" H x 4-1/2" W. Second quarter of the 19th century. Also included in the lot is an October 1863 division of trust funds and income from the late Peter Trezevant. The statement includes stocks, bonds, and cash left to Theodore Mathias Trezevant and his other siblings. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair Music Boxes w discs. Item 1: Regina music box, numbered 34211, with two discs and crank, mahogany case with molded lift top and base with carved detail, on bun feet. 12-1/2" H x 22-3/8" W x 20" D. Item 2: Thorens music box with walnut case and 11 discs. 10" L x 6" W x 4" D. Condition: Box in excellent condition. One disc with few breaks to one edge. Have not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Hudson River School, manner of Paul Gottlieb Weber, mid 19th century oil on canvas landscape in original giltwood frame. The large scale painting, rich in visual symbolism, depicts sojourners on horseback with pack mules in a shadowed valley, ascending a trail up the vegetation-covered ravine. They appear to be leaving behind a lake and mountains with brighter sky above, visible in the background. 29" x 39" sight. The wide, giltwood frame measures 36" x 46". No signature found. Circa 1870. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Painting has been relined and has scattered spots of loss and inpainting, including two in the center sky area (3/4" and 1-1/2"L). Minute flake at the base of tree. Area of surface abrasion in treetops. Frame appears to retain the original gilding but has numerous surface hairlines. [See more photos →]

Southern folk art oil on canvas portrait of a mature female seated in a caned chair, holding a book and attired in a dark dress with wide lace collar and bonnet with lace trim.(One bow of bonnet unfinished). Housed in a carved wooden berry and leaf carved gilt frame. Unsigned. Sight – 28 1/2" H x 23 1/4" W. Framed – 34 5/8" H x 29 5/8" W. 2nd quarter 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Family history states that the sitter is Martha Mecklin Ward, originally from South Carolina. She was the mother of Benjamin F. Ward, a Confederate brigade surgeon under General Joseph R. Davis. Mrs. Ward moved to Mississippi from South Carolina with her infant son Benjamin after the death of her husband William F. Ward around 1846. The painting has descended through the family to the present. Condition: Canvas has been laid down on board, slight bubbling evident. Some slight losses to corners of frame, possible inpainting. [See more photos →]

Model 1873 Winchester, .32 Caliber. Serial number 211856B corresponds to 1886. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT" and "KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16, 1860". Tang marked "MODEL 1873". Nickel finish, walnut stocks. 24" barrel, 43" length overall. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: "W.H.A." scratched on receiver. Front sight tip replaced, solder repair to band of magazine tube, some pitting to end of barrel and magazine tube. [See more photos →]

18k gold A. Golay Leresche & Fils, Geneve, Rue de la Paix 2, Paris, vintage lady's pocket watch, No. 10664, with white enamel face, Roman numerals and secondary dial. Hand-chased case decorated with floral, swag and star motifs, the inside engraved and dated, 1902. Size 6. Case: 1-1/2" diameter. 49.4 total grams. Retains original wine velvet case. Condition: In working condition at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

Pair of Durand King Tut pattern goblets with blue iridescent and white striations, blue iridescent interiors, and gold lustre foot. Polished pontil mark, unsigned. 7 1/2" height. Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Circa 1850 oval half length portrait of a little girl in a blue dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, with lush landscape in the background. Scratched inscription en verso, on stretcher, reads "By Washington Cooper Verifed TN Museum" (Washington Bogart Cooper (Tennessee, 1802-1888)). However, characteristics of the painting including the elongated arms, sloping shoulders, face, and hands of the subject share similarities to works by other Tennessee painters such as Washington Cooper's brother William Browning Cooper (1811-1900), and William Stamms Shackleford (Kentucky/Tennessee, 1814-1878). Provenance: descended in the William Wesley Dillon (1866-1934) family of Nashville. 30" x 24-1/2". American, circa 1850. Condition: Original canvas and stretcher. Six areas of possible regluing or reinforcement visible from back but not from front. 1/2" tear and 2 areas of abrasions/flaking to background in upper left quadrant, overall cracquelure, 1/8" flake affecting subject's neck. [See more photos →]

265-piece Copeland Spode Reynolds (S2188) china dinnerware service including 13 dinner plates (13"), 17 luncheon plates (10-1/2"), 13 plates @ 8-3/4" dia., 14 square plates (8-1/2"), 12 salad plates, 12 bread and butter plates, 15 coupe cereal bowls, 12 fruit bowls, 12 rim soup bowls (7-1/2"), 9 large rim soup bowls (8-1/4"), 12 scalloped butter pats, 12 cream soup bowls with 12 saucers, 13 breakfast cups with 12 saucers, 26 teacups with 20 saucers, 11 demitasse cups with 12 saucers, 6 saucers (6"). Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall good condition. Some with repairs and chips. [See more photos →]

Chinese Ming or Ming Style celadon glazed bulb bowl raised on three beast-head feet, with rounded sides having molded band decoration below repeating raised nodes; central well exposing the red pottery body impressed with a floral roundel. 4"H x 12" Diam. Condition: Crazing, particularly to underside, one 1/8" rim chip and some light minor abrasions to sides. [See more photos →]

Zia Pueblo pottery olla with polychrome decoration, triangular geometric and arched designs, 8 1/2" H x 9-3/4" dia. Circa 1920-1930. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor abrasions. [See more photos →]

German .800 silver large wedding basket by Netter, marked F18258 on base, in basket form and decorated in rococo revival style with scrolls, flowers and shell motifs . 20-1/2" H x 15" W x 9" D. 47.16 oz troy. Monogrammed. Late 19th century. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface scratches. Monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Francois Andre Clemencin (French, 1878-1950) bronze depicting Diana the huntress wrestling a ram. Signed on the base "F. Clemencin" and dated "1919". 11" H x 13" W x 5 1/4" D. Condition: Overall very good condition with light verdigris patination. [See more photos →]

Signed Persian Sarouk carpet, 10 x 7.5, with all over field and colors of salmon, blue, peach and green. First quarter 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Overall good condition with general wear. Some reweaving near center and ends reduced. [See more photos →]

Mid Atlantic cherry and pine corner cupboard, possibly Pennsylvania. Two part construction with the top section having an ogee cornice, two doors with sixteen panes, transoms of doors align with three interior shaped shelves. Lower section with heavy ogee medial molding over two dovetailed drawers with eagle brasses over two paneled doors transitioning to an ogee base molding and straight bracket feet. Interior of lower section has one shelf. Corner cupboard has canted returns and H hinges on top and bottom section. 87 1/4" H x 58" W x 33" D. Circa 1820. Condition: Older refinish, minor patch to one cornice return, lock on lower section missing, some of the hidden blocking for feet may be more contemporary, minor abrasions and chips commensurate for age. [See more photos →]

New England or Mid Atlantic diminutive cherry chest of drawers, almost miniature size. Two drawers over four long drawers, one of which is flanked by two side candle drawers. Dovetailed drawers have cockbeading and wooden pulls. Elaborate scalloped skirt on front and sides. Poplar secondary. 29-1/2" H x 31" W x 15-1/4" D. Circa 1825. Condition: Older surface. Left case vertical stile with repaired break, front foot facing tips repaired. [See more photos →]

Glazed and painted North Carolina face vessel made by the Kennedy Pottery company with applied wire carrying handle and paint decorated surface. Circa 1920. 12 1/2" H. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with some scattered paint exfoliation, glued chip to rim. Blacklighting did not indicate additional repairs or restoration. [See more photos →]

Large Civil War archive of letters from Corporal Hiram C. Barney of the New York Cavalry, 21st Regiment, Company H, F. Hiram Barney of Rochester, NY enlisted in September 1863 and was mustered out in Colorado Territory, 1866 (died 1908). Approximately 20 letters, 77 pages, and two envelopes. Includes encounters and accounts with Confederates Morgan and Mosby. Locations of letters and campaigns include Camp Stoneman – Washington D.C., Camp Sullivan – Halltown, VA, Camp Graham – Martinsville, VA, Winchester VA, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Platte River, Colorado Territory. Brief excerpts include (a more complete summary is available): October of 1863 includes the arrests of deserters and comments of “the enemy is retreating”. December of 1863 letter describes moral condition of Regt and modes of punishment inflicted on offenders. January of 1864 statement “Saw any number of big, fat, greasy and lazy negros around the stables for cavalry horses.” Hiram goes on to describe three hundred men from his regiment going out on picket, 150 mounted. February of 1864 letter states “There are nothing but guerilllas around here and sometimes they are very unceremoniously brought within our lines. The boys like to hunt them.” Further writings “The company were out this foremorn with their horses for target practice with carbines and revolvers. We had a good time.” Hiram also goes on to write about a contest where soldiers would climb a greased pole. He also writes that he will never write his brother, “Andrew” (possibly Major Andrew Barney of the New York 24th). He then goes on to discuss how “Morgan” captured men from Hiram’s regiment. Morgan and one of his men disguised themselves in Union uniforms and when three Union men from Hiram’s regiment came over to the two, Morgan captured the soldiers. May 1864 letter – The regiment was sent out with 125 men to the neighborhood of Berryville and Winchester on a scouting expedition. Several men from the regiment went some two miles from camp to get supper at a farm house. While waiting for supper, they “were surprised to to see the parlor door open and several revolvers suddenly ponted at them behind each pair of which was either Col. Mosby a Rebel Capt or a Liet all rather determined men with shots in their eyes who demanded the immediate surrender of the Yankees.”…”Col Mosby was highly elated by the big haul he had made and required his prisoner to follow him to headquarters at Paris.” Mosby taunts the captured men with phrases like, “Were they with Maj. Sullivan fo the 1st Vets when his men ran away and left him”.. July 1864 letter – “tired after falling back for 200 miles.”..”I think the rebs are getting desperate and this will constitute their last desperate act.” October 1864 letter – Hiram thinks they are going to join Sheridan in the Valley, “Sheridan the ablest of generals.” February 1865 letter -“Charleston and Columbia are ours”. Hiram gives a detailed account of the capture of “Johnnies” by the 14th PA and 21st NY. It also discusses the narrow escape of Mosby. Hiram also discusses Union spying tactics, “Lieut D can get all the men he wants when he goes out as a scout but seldom takes a large party, preferring to take but a few and to go over by paths through his woods. As you will understand he and his men are all dressed in rebel uniform and whenever they come up on a larger force than they can manage, he says to them – have seen any yankies around here? On this he accumulates a vast amount of information of the military movements of the enemy about here.” December 1865 Fort Collins letter – Discusses his fellow soldiers of questionable character. His experience tells himself to treat them like a venomous reptile. Hiram goes on to actually describe a huge rattlesnake that was found and killed in the orderlies tent. April 4th, 1866 Fort Collins letter – “No Buffalo are to be seen here now, they having fled from the unerring rifle of the white man to more congenial quarters. I have a strong desire to see one of these animals of the prairie.” Condition: All letters in overall very good, readable condition. Some fading, stains, minor tears. [See more photos →]

The Bye-Laws of the Cumberland Lodge No. VIII Held in Nashville, T. Printed by John H. Wilkins, at the Franklin Head, 1822. 12 page bound pamphlet, no cover, detailing the bylaws of the Masonic organization known as the Cumberland Lodge, established in Nashville, Tennessee in 1814. John Overton signature on front cover. Book measures 6-7/8" x 4-1/2". Condition: [See more photos →]

Two Native American paintings, gouache on paper, both dated 1931, one depicting a seated warrior as viewed from the side, signed lower right "Mopope, '31" (Steven Mopope, Kiowa, 1898-1974) and the other depicting a rear view of a seated warrior and female dressed in a blue robe, signed lower right "Gib. Mopope, '31". Matted and housed in the original frames. 1st painting – Sight: 9-3/4" H x 6-1/8" W. Framed: 16-1/2" H x 11-3/4" W. 2nd painting – Sight: 9-3/4" H x 6-5/8" W. Framed: 16-1/2" H x 11-3/4" W. Provenance: A Nashville estate. Biography: One of the "Five Kiowas," Stephen Mopope was one of a group of Native American artists who were brought to the University of Oklahoma by Oscar Jacobsen in 1926 and provided with studio space and materials. Their work attracted international attention at the Prague exposition. Mopope also worked for the WPA program executing murals for public buildings. Source: Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art. Note: Mopope's style was sometimes replicated by another Native American artist, Woody Big Bow (1914-1988) who is known to have used the Mopope signature. Condition: Both with overall toning to paper, one with foxing. Abrasions to frames. [See more photos →]

Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon glazed porcelain charger with ribbed decoration to the interior. 13-3/4" diameter. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

U.S. percussion model 1842 musket, .68 Caliber, lockplate stamped with an eagle design and "US" below and "Springfield 1850" on one end, butt plate has "SC" stamped on the top. Barrel has proof marks and "1851" marked on the tang. The number "5"is stamped on the lower barrel band. 42"barrel, 57 1/2" overall. Provenance – N. Flayderman & Co. Condition: Refinished, polished to a bright finish, minor pitting at breech. Ramrod and hammer screw are replacements. [See more photos →]

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) bas relief wall hanging titled “Christ of St. John of the Cross” in silver patina, after the painting of the same name. Numbered lower left “I 69/125”. Housed in the original blue Honolulu, Hawaii gallery box. 30″ H x 17 7/8″ W. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Alvin sterling silver flatware, Richmond pattern, including 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 12 butter spreaders, 12 cocktail forks, 9 place spoons, 1 sugar spoon, 1 master butter and 1 serving fork (96 pieces total). 5-3/8″ L to 9-3/4″ L. 83.98 oz troy excluding knives. All pieces monogrammed. Condition: Overall good condition with surface scratches due to age. All pieces monogrammed. [See more photos →]

19th century gilt lacquer ladies work box, filled with ivory needlework implements. Octagonal form box raised on gilt feet, decorated with Chinoiserie designs of figures, landscapes and florals, including a tea ceremony depicted on the top panel. Hinged lid opens to reveal 28 ivory sewing implements in an ivory fitted interior, including two lift top compartments also decorated with Chinoiserie designs. Ivory implements include thimble, thread holders, bobbins, and clamps, many with intricate carving. A drawer below is fitted for inkwells and has a surface that can lift up for writing or painting. Two brass side handles. 6"H x 14"W x 11"D. Probably Chinese, 19th century. Note: this item contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions, clause 10. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Minor wear/scratching and small age cracks to lacquer, small chip on one paw foot. Lacking key and inkwells. [See more photos →]

18k yellow gold graduated tube collar necklace, 16-1/2" L, with safety clasp and marked "Italy 750". 43.4 grams. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of four (4) German Hanau ostrich figural salt and shaker forms, marked 800 with various other pictorial marks on base including one associated with J. D. Schleissner Sohne. Includes two silver ostriches with salt basins and spoons and two silver ostriches with holes in the rear feathers for shaking. 5 1/8" H. 18.065 oz troy weighable silver. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Robert Hopkin (Scottish/American, 1832-1909) oil on board painting depicting a rocky shoreline seascape with turbulent waters and ship on the horizon. Signed lower left. Housed in an elaborate carved gilt and gesso frame. Old label en verso. Previously exhibited Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University in the 1970s. Sight – 11" H x 21" W. 21" H x 31" W. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists' Bluebook): Born in Scotland, Hopkin emigrated to the U.S. in 1843 and became a resident marine and landscape painter of Detroit. He was known for marine subjects and decorated the interiors of buildings and passenger steamboats in many cities. His best known works were his interior decorations for the Detroit Opera House and the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Condition: Some minor losses and touch up to frame. Some darkening of varnish. Faint scratch upper right quadrant. [See more photos →]

Group of four Gould and Richter hand-colored lithographs of hummingbirds including Lesbia Amaryllis, Spathura Rufocaligata, Florisuga Mellivora and Erythronota Edwardi, from a volume published by Hullmandel and Walton in 1854. Sight: 20-1/2" H x 14" W; in gilt paneled frames with linen mats: 31-1/4" H x 24-1/4" W. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: All in very good condition. Very few dots of foxing. [See more photos →]

1st item: 1965 Beatles Thermos, made by Aladdin. 6 3/8" H. 2nd item: Beatles animation cel from the movie "Yellow Submarine" featuring Paul and Ringo with a plane shaped kite overhead. Accompanied with a certificate. 12 1/2" H x 15 3/4" W. Condition: 1st item: Overall very good condition with some slight wear to base of top and some oxidation to metal. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut sugar chest, possibly McMinn Co., TN. Post and panel case on stand with two false drawer fronts, lower dovetailed drawer, resting on turned tapered feet. Ogee molding around false drawer fronts, panel sides, and one drawer base stand. 38 3/4" H x 32 1/2" W x 18 1/2" D. Circa 1850. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, Tennessee. Condition: Older refinish. False drawer fronts have been converted to drawers with supports in the early 20th century. Top has had hinges removed and nailed down. [See more photos →]

Original 1950s illustration art for a Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) presidential campaign poster by Naegele, personally autographed by the candidate (signed lower left margin). The artwork is a collage with oil or acrylic on cardstock image of a farmer milking a cow, mounted to a larger piece of cardstock painted with the slogan in large red letters: "I'm Pulling for Ike". Later black mat and molded giltwood frame. 10-1/2" x 19-1/2" sight, 15-1/2" x 24-1/2" framed. Condition: Possible loss to one leg of stool. Scattered small paint smudges/drips. Minimal fading and toning, large signature. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee (McMinn Co.) cherry four poster bed with large acorn finials, illustrated in "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture", p. 243, fig. 333. Octagonal tapered posts, ball and octagonal tapered legs, headboard with pediment returns and turned rosette caps, turned post member above, arched footboard with turned blanket roll. Cherry primary, tulip poplar secondary. 62 1/2" H x 57" 1/4" W. Circa 1840-1855. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish, side railings replacements, possible old repair to right pediment return. [See more photos →]

14k yellow gold, diamond and black enamel bangle bracelet containing 27 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.16 cts (H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity). The bracelet tests as 14k gold. 23 grams. 6-1/4 interior circumference and with safety chain. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

400 day German Angemeldet patent rotary Pendulum clock housed in an alabaster and brass or bronze mounted glass case. Brass dial face with Roman numerals and crystal surrounds. 12" H x 8 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. 4th quarter 19th century. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: In working condition; time keeping accuracy not acertained. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Figured Cherry Sheraton Butler's Desk, attrib. Knox County. Top pull out drawer with desk interior over three graduated drawers, turned feet. Reeded stiles transition to bulbous turned columns with middle square post turnings having inlaid compass stars on front facings, carved fylfots in relief for outside facings, and round carved petal design on inside facings. Base of columns with scored block design. Base molding in an elaborate pediment design having carved arch pediment and center carved reeded plinth, Six pointed compass star incised on end of plinth. Desk drawer interior with cubby holes and three drawers over two larger lower dovetailed drawers. Cherry primary, poplar secondary. 46 1/2" H x 45 1/8" W x 23 3/4" D. Circa 1830. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Older refinish, one upper left drawer to desk interior with drawer sides and bottom replaced. The drawer front appears to be original. Wear to drawer sides and supports, some minor abrasions and scattered indentions to top. [See more photos →]

Georgia stoneware pottery jar, attributed to C.J. Becham or John Long, brown with black alkaline glaze drips an two applied strap handles, one handle appearing to have a stamped letter "J", remaining letter obscured by alkaline drip . 15 1/2" H. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

One 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring containing one bezel set oval faceted ruby measuring 9.20 x 7.35 x 4.48 mm (approximate) and weighing 2.54 cts. and two bezel set round full cut diamonds with a total weight of .60 ct. (I1, G-H). The mounting is marked 18K, H3. 13.2 grams. Ring size: 9 Condition: Overall very good condition. Some surface abrasions on stone and minor scratches on mounting. [See more photos →]

Persian Oushak carpet, 11' x 15', colors of salmon/pink, cream, taupe, green and orange. Condition: Wear to fringe and general surface grime. [See more photos →]

Vintage Ladies 18K Rolex watch, movement number G, 3589 and case number 685287, with eleven additional leather multicolored interchangeable bands. Lot retains the original certificate of authenticity dated 1950. Not tested for functionality. 7-5/8" total length. Condition: Not tested for functionality. Some general wear to bands. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee four drawer walnut chest of drawers. Four graduated dovetailed drawers with scratch beading and brass escutcheons, wooden pulls, post and panel sides and back, turned feet. Poplar secondary. 44"H x 37 1/8"W x 16 1/4"D. Circa 1830. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, Tennessee. Condition: Refinished, pulls appear original, two drawer locks missing, drawer sides built up, wear to drawer supports. [See more photos →]

Assembled group of 13 sterling silver goblets including one set of 6 at 6-3/4" H and monogrammed "R"; one set of 5 at 6-5/8" H with no monogram. There are also 2 individual goblets, 6-1/2" H and 6-5/8" H, both without monograms. 47.58 total oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: All goblets have surface scratches. One goblet has several dents in base and another has a dent in cup. [See more photos →]

22 pieces English 19th century sterling silver flatware in the Kings Hourglass pattern and 1 silverplated spoon- total 23 pieces. Includes Six (6) sterling handled dinner knives with replaced stainless blades, marks for Sheffield, England, maker's mark TS (Victoria monarch head, no date mark) 10" L; six (6) dinner forks, marks for William Eley, William Fearn and William Chawner, London, 1809, with additional asterisk marks; four(4) dinner forks with mark for Paul Storr, London, 1816, all 8" L; Six (6) place or dessert spoons, marks for William Gibson and John Langman, London, 1897, 7-1/2" L. Also included is one (1) silverplated dessert spoon of similar pattern and size marked Worcester Silver EPNS, 7-5/8" L. 44.325 oz troy weighable silver. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Spoons and Storr forks monogrammed, light scratches and small dents to knives, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Ladies Cartier "Or et Acier" 18k and stainless wristwatch. Sapphire crystal. Swiss quartz movement. Genuine sapphire in crown. Deployment clasp. 1057917 026555. Approximately 5-3/4" long. No additional links. Condition: Sporadic function. [See more photos →]

Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) impressionist oil on board landscape painting, depicting a path leading through a grove of trees, likely a Middle Tennessee landscape. Signed lower left. Molded giltwood frame. 15-1/2" x 10-1/2" sight, 18-1/2" x 14" framed. Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan School, and with William Merritt Chase in New York and was active for much of his career in the Nashville area. Provenance: descended in the William Wesley Dillon (1866-1934) family of Nashville. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Obadiah Sherratt style pearl glazed earthenware figural group with table style base and lustre highlights, titled "Tee Total". Scene depicts a woman holding a baby, next to a table laden with tea wares, and a husband with hand on head. Two towers and spray bocage background. 8-1/2"H x 7" L x 4-1/2"D. English, early 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Crazing, 1/4" chip at right edge near man's foot, scattered minute flakes to back and to side of woman's dress and arms. Blacklight reveals woman's head has been reattached, man's arm reattached and repainted, all tea pieces show restoration and/or possible replacement, repaint to table base top, restoration to bocage, particularly on back. [See more photos →]

Coin silver goblet with band of Greek key decoration at rim, raised on a concave footed base with band of beading and Greek key design repeated at foot ring. Marked on underside: W. H. Calhoun Nashville. "Tennessee Silversmiths" by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr. lists William Henry Calhoun, born about 1815, working in Nashville from about 1835 until his death in 1865. 5 1/8" H. 3.97 oz. troy. Circa 1855. Condition: No monograms. Several small scattered dents and scratches. [See more photos →]

Kazak Caucasian runner, six geometric stars with red, blue, and green background with geometric motifs. 43 1/2″x 98 1/2″. Late 19th century. Condition: Pile varies with significant wear on right side, brown colors with corrosion, losses to ends [See more photos →]

Edwardian style silver over copper and cut glass epergne with lion head and acanthus decoration on lion paw feet, with center glass bowl and 4 side serving bowls. Frame is unmarked but glass bowls are labeled "Made in W. Germany". Late 19th/Early 20th century. Overall measurement: 9-1/2" H x 17" x 18". Center bowl: 11-1/2" diameter x 4" H; small bowl: 5" diameter x 2" H. Epergne has total of 6 small bowls and 2 large bowls but 1 bowl has crack throughout center. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: One of the large bowls has crack throughout center of bowl, others with very small scattered chips. Frame in overall very good condition with some wear of silver underneath feet. [See more photos →]

Two Chinese iron red porcelain items. 1st item: Chinese porcelain individual teapot with warmer, both with iron red dragon and bat decoration amongst blue clouds. Base of warmer with foo dog mask handles and blue Ch'ien Lung seal mark. 7 3/4" total H. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain pigrim flask with Iron red dragon and bat decoration amongst blue clouds. Dragon is clutching gilt pearl and rim of flask trimmed with gilt. Base with blue Ch'ien Lung seal mark. 12 1/2" H. Both items 20th century/Modern. Condition: Both items excellent condition. [See more photos →]

German Simon & Halbig Oriental doll with bisque head incised "S & H 1199" with oriental features, painted black eyebrows, painted upper and lower eyelashes, dark sleeping eyes, and a black mohair wig. Jointed composition yellow-toned body attired in oriental style dress and sash. 13" H. Circa 1900. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: Some slight grime to face. Wear and slight losses to one foot. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Set of six International Co. sterling silver mint julep cups or beakers, 3-7/8" H. 23.365 oz troy. Monogrammed "P". Mid 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with very few surface scratches. Each monogrammed "P". [See more photos →]

An English silver plated supper server, made by Israel Freeman & Son (founded in London, 1928), made in the revolving "Lazy Susan" style and comprised of four covered vegetable servers, two open salts and two pepper shakers. Bases of salts and shakers marked "I.F.S. Made in England". Covers of servers engraved with armorial crest. Ivory handles. 25 1/2" dia. 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with surface scratching and scattered minor denting. [See more photos →]

1920s Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary Autograph or Signature Quilt with pieced, hand-stitched rose-colored ground and 30 peach/gold-colored machine-appliqued flowers, each petal and center embroidered with a name. Names are also hand-stitched in each of the 30 cornerblocks and side bars, with some containing more than one name and/or town names such as Shelbyville, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Lyles, Lascassas, and Tullahoma, Tennessee; a few out of town locations are represented including Philadelphia, Misford, Mississippi, and Lynchburg, Virginia. One bar near the top is signed L.A. Society Unionville Tenn 1926-1927. Note: The quilt was likely made by the Ladies Auxiliary Society of Unionville as a fundraiser, with men and women paying a few cents to have their names embroidered on the quilt, which was then raffled off. While the practice was not uncommon, this one bears an unusually large collection of names – more than 450 total. 86" x 77". Condition: Some overall fading, a few scattered stains (about 1/2" or smaller), grime along lower edge. [See more photos →]

One 18k yellow gold black onyx and diamond ring in an oval style mounting containing 58 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.23 ct. (SI2-I1, J-K) set in a rhodium plated top. Ring size: 7, 19.5 grams. 1-3/8"H x 3/4" W mounting surface. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Mahogany Federal style secretary by Walter Vincent, Athens, TN. Top section with an arched pediment top, ogee cornice, tombstone paneled doors and inlaid kite escutcheon. Lower section comprised of a slant front desk with two drawers over three graduated drawers. Inlaid kite escutcheons and string inlay around drawer fronts, inlaid base molding, shaped skirt, flaring French feet. Maple desk interior with birds eye maple central prospect drawer with diamond inlay paterae. Prospect door flanked by three drawers and lower pigeon holes each side. Mahogany primary and secondary, drawer bottoms pine laminate board. 93-1/4"H x 44-1/4"W x 20-3/4"D. 20th century. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor scratches where top rests on lower desk, right drawer front a shade lighter than remaining drawer fronts [See more photos →]

Pang Tseng Ying (Chinese, 1916-1997) floral/abstract watercolor, signed lower left. 13" x 9-1/2" sight, 22" x 18" framed. 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 College 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. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Percussion rifle over shotgun combination by J. H. Johnston. Marked on barrel, "J. H. Johnston Great Western Gun Works Pittsburgh, PA" (John H. Johnston, 1811-1889) and also stamped "Cast Steel". Lockplates also marked, "J.H. Johnston". Rifle over shotgun configuration with silvered metal trigger guard, butt plate, and patch box. Tiger maple stock with German silver inlay on cheek piece, checkered wrist grip. 32" barrel, 49 1/2" overall. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Overall very good condition with old surface. Old crack at upper half of the wrist near base of tang. Ramrods possibly later. [See more photos →]

1st item: Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870-1953, Austrian) nude bronze titled "Trinkender Frauenakt" depicting a woman drinking from a bowl, the base signed "V. Seifert" with foundry mark "Akt Ges Gladenbeck Berlin". Mounted on a round wooden base. 9 1/2" H (including base). 2nd item: Ernst Seger (1868 – 1939) nude bronze titled "Standing Woman" depicting a female with arms folded across her back with hair styled in side buns. Signed on the base "E. Segar". Mounted on a square marble base. 13 1/4" H (including base). Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: 1st item: Some light scratching. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

James K. Polk as Governor of Tennessee autographed address: Message of the Governor of Tennessee to the 24th General Assembly of the State, 1841, printed by J. George Harris, Nashville, and inscribed in pen in upper margin of front page "with the respects of J.K. Polk". 20 page bound pamphlet containing the content of Gov. Polk's address, which touched on topics including state finances and recent appointments, the state of public arms and common schools, and the abolitionist movement. Considerable attention is given to the national banking system and its effect on Tennessee as an agricultural state. (Polk would go on to reform the national banking system in his single term as President of the United States, 1845-49). Booklet measures 9-1/2" x 6-1/2". Condition: Pages 14 and 15 are attached to each other at ends, as published. Pages 17-20 have come unbound. Significant discoloration and foxing (particularly to cover document), edge wear and small tears. [See more photos →]

Frederick Coffay Yohn (American, 1875-1933) oil on canvas depicting two finely dressed Victorian ladies in an interior scene. Titled, “Damaris, They call him traitor” from an illustration in the book, “Sir Mortimer” by Mary Johnston, published 1904. Signed lower left “F. C. Yohn”. Housed in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Sight – 19 5/8″ H x 29 1/2″ W. Framed – 24″ H x 34″ W. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Note: F.C. Yohn studied at the Indianapolis Art School and the Art Students League of New York under Henry Siddons Mowbray. He was best known for his magazine illustrations and historic military paintings. Condition: Two small abrasions to canvas lower left. Overall very good. [See more photos →]

Kentucky 10 gallon stoneware potter jar by George W. Doane (d. 1870). Three incised lines around the shoulder and stamped "Geo. W. Doane, Manufacturer, Louisville KY" with additional star stamp and incised "10", denoting capacity. 18 1/2" H. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Chip to underside of rim, tight hairline at rim extending approx. 3" into body. [See more photos →]

18th century walnut corner chair, possibly Virginia. Broad D-shaped arm rail with applied low crest and rounded terminal rests, two vasiform splats, turned tapering column supports, square Marlborough legs with inside chamfered edge on each, square stretcher rails flush to outside edge of square stiles. One remaining original brace at a 45 degree angle secured by 18th century rosehead nails. Roman numeral markings on the undersides of some of the apron rails and stretchers. Slip seat appears to have 18th century construction of a hardwood similar to walnut. 28" height. 17 3/8" x 17 1/4" seat with height of 13 3/4". Provenance – descended through a Knoxville, TN family with a Virginia and Tennessee history. Late 18th century. Condition: Refinished, loss to original height with evidence of having castors in the past, three of the four block supports for the seats have been replaced. [See more photos →]

Chinese nine dragon Imperial robe, royal blue brocade and silk with embroidered metallic threads of five toed dragons amongst clouds and auspicious symbols and Lishui borders to the bottom and end of sleeves. 53″ H x 50 1/4″ W. Late Qing Dynasty. Condition: Some fraying the threads at shoulders and side seams. Fade spot to top one sleeve and to interior. [See more photos →]

Grouping of wildlife carvings. 1st item – Signed Torry Wood (Manitoba, 20th century) carved owl decoy on wooden stand. Stained with black paint highlights. Height with stand 35 3/4". 20th century decoy with base of stand being possibly late 19th century. 2nd item – Carved and painted "Deer Camp" sign depicting a carved and painted buck in profile. 33"H x 23"W. 20th century. Condition: Very good condition, some rust on painted metal trees of deer sign. [See more photos →]

Sheraton chest of drawers with tiger maple drawer fronts. Three drawers over one larger drawer and three smaller graduated drawers (all dovetailed), tiger maple drawer fronts, stiles, and bases of columns. Additional primary woods include walnut and cherry with walnut and poplar secondary woods. Post and panel sides and back. Turned turnip feet. 51"H x 43"W x 22-1/8"D. Mid Atlantic or Southern. Circa 1835. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Older refinish, drawer sides and support wear commensurate with age. [See more photos →]

18k yellow gold link bracelet with mesh ground, the links with rosette centers, marked 750, 6-3/4" L x 1/2" W, has safety clasp, 27 grams. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight crimp. [See more photos →]

Charles Kermit Ewing (Tennessee, 1910-1976) Large oil on canvas abstract still life of objects on a table, signed and dated "'61", lower right and en verso. Wooden frame: 32-1/4" H x 42" W, Sight: 29-3/4" H x 39" W. Biography (Courtesy Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art"): Charles Ewing was a Pennsylvania-born painter, teacher, and lithographer. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard, and the University of Iowa with Jean Charlot. He was a member of art associations in Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New Rochelle, and in 1938, exhibited at the National Academy of Design. He served as art consultant for the Tennessee Valley Authority and, from 1948 until his retirement, was head of the art department at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Condition: Some surface grime. [See more photos →]

Aesthetic movement cranberry glass hanging hall lamp or lantern, marked Baccarat Depose. the shade comprised glass panels with bird and floral decoration, brass ends, with brass acorn drop finial. 19-1/2" H. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Durand iridescent blue vase with white hanging heart and vine design. 7 1/4" height. Early 20th century. Rough pontil, unsigned. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

19th century oil on canvas painting, unsigned, manner of Conrad Wise Chapman (American, 1842-1910), depicting a Conestoga wagon traveling along a rural road. One traveler is walking beside the wagon and talking to a dark-skinned, possibly African American woman while another dark-skinned woman harvests in the nearby field. Later molded giltwood frame. 15-1/2? x 8-1/4? sight, 19-1/2? x 12-1/4? framed. Note: Washington, DC-born painter Conrad Chapman trained in Rome, but returned to Virginia in 1861 to enlist in the Confederate Army. During the war he completed 31 small landscapes giving a pictorial record of the Confederate defenses around Charleston. After the war, he followed General John B. Magruder to Mexico, and for seven years, painted landscape depictions of the Valley of Mexico, the first American artist to do so. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Good condition with old wax relining and some craquelure. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

40 Waterford crystal "Colleen" pattern drinking glasses. Lot includes 8 fluted champagne glasses (6" H), 8 balloon wine glasses (7-1/8" H), 8 large brandy glasses (5-1/8" H), 8 champagne glasses (4-1/4" H), 8 sherry glasses (4-1/4" H). Condition: All pieces excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Civil War 1/6 tintype portrait of an unidentified Confederate soldier, wearing officer's uniform. 3" H x 2 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Some overall darkening to image. Case split at spine. Overall wear to leather. [See more photos →]

Group of assorted Confederate flags ranging from lapel pins to parade flags, comprised of course linen fabric and paper with metal or wood supports, some with original family packaging and others have the inscription, "From Lee Chapel, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA. Bought by Katherine Carson Sept. 1937." First half 20th century. 2" to 32" L. Provenance: Knoxville, TN estate. Condition: Overall very good condition. Few minor tears and folds. [See more photos →]

Tea Set consisting of twelve carved celadon hardstone cups and saucers and spoons, each spoon handle carved with dragon head at the terminus, cups with serrated carved handles. Cups 1-3/4"H, saucers 3-3/4" diameter, spoons 3" L. Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Provenance: purchased by consignor's father at an auction of material deaccessioned by the Detroit Museum of Art; the set had been donated by members of the Ford family of Detroit. Condition: 2 saucers have small chips at rims, 3 cups have possible minute losses at the bottom tips of handles, 1 spoon has possible small loss at top of dragon head. [See more photos →]

14k white gold diamond ballerina ring containing 19 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.00 cts and of approximately I-J color and approximately VS2-I1 clarity. 8 grams. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Antique Thacher's Model 4012 calculating instrument by Keyffel & Esser Company, New York. Slide rule cylinder in fitted mahogany dovetailed case, serial number #3596, with the original instruction manual dated 1914. 6 1/4" H x 23 3/4" W x 6 3/4" D. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Some wear and scratches to case. Some yellowing to cylinder. [See more photos →]

Full stock flintlock long rifle, barrel marked "L. R. Turpin", lock plate marked "Turpin". Tiger maple stock, brass hardware including a brass engraved patchbox, double set trigger, German silver shield and star escutcheons. 43 1/2" barrel, 58" overall. 20th century. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Overall very good condition. Light oxidation to barrel. [See more photos →]

Gilbert Gaillant (France, 1870-1956) oil on board, view of L'Amiraute d'Alger with boats and pier in foreground. Signed lower left. Board: 8-3/4" H x 10-3/4" W, gilt frame: 11" H x 13" W. Condition: Minor surface grime. [See more photos →]

Durand peacock feather bowl and four (4) plates with a green and opal feather design. Polished pontil mark, unsigned, Vineland Flint Glass Works, 1924-1931. Bowl 4 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W, plates 7 3/4" Diameter. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of red Egyptian or Moorish crackle vases with red and white striations, gold iridescent interiors. Base with circular openings indicating both vases factory made for lamps. Unmarked. Heights 9 1/4" and 9 5/8". Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Mid-late 19th century Chinese Export blue and white Canton porcelain including 1 round covered dish with tripod feet and figural handles (lid may not be original, 6-1/2" H x 8-1/4" dia.), 1 reticulated bowl with underplate (9" x 7"), 1 large oval reticulated bowl with leaf handles, (5" H x 9-1/8" W x 8" D, repairs to both handles), 1 shaped platter (9" x 12"), 1 square teapot (6-1/2" W x 4" Sq. x 4" H), 2 creamers (4" and 4-1/2" H) and 2 small cups (2-1/2" H) with saucers. 12 items total. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Some chips on edges, firing flaw on one creamer. [See more photos →]

Staffordshire earthenware figural animal group depicting a bull being tormented by a spotted dog. Bocage background with extruded clay foliate sprigs on base. Possibly Enoch Wood. 5-1/2"H x 7"W x 3-1/2"D. English, circa 1815. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Couple of small losses to bocage, 1/4" area of repaint to spot on bull's flank. Blacklight reveals possible restoration to dog's tail. Overall light crazing. [See more photos →]

Two small Meissen titled allegorical porcelain figurines, each depicting a cherub with hearts. The first one wields a hammer and is titled "Te Les Punis" (5-1/2", with underglaze mark and scorch mark on underside); the second putti discovers two hidden hearts and is titled "Te Decouvre Tout" (4-1/2", unglazed bottom with additional numbers 34, 127 and impressed F13 ). Both German, late 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: 1st item has minute chip to back of putti's robe and reattached big toe, loss to tip of sash. 2nd item has 1/8" abrasion to front base and possible 1/4" firing flaw or repair to foot. [See more photos →]

Two early Cherokee rivercane baskets and 1937 photo of Cherokee woman. 1st item: Cherokee river cane single woven shopping basket with diamond and cross design with bentwood handle and walnut and bloodroot dyed cane. 20-1/2" H, 7" W, 16-5/8" L. Early 20th century. 2nd item: small Cherokee river cane single woven basket with walnut dyed geometric diamond pattern, oak handle. 7-5/8" H x 6-1/2" W. Early 20th century. 3rd item: Early 20th century photographic print of Cherokee woman standing on the porch of a store with hanging river cane baskets. Inscription on back, "Jaquette Postmistress – runs the basketry shop at the Cherokee Reservation Sept 1937". 4-1/2" x 3", creased at upper right corner. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item: overall excellent condition. No visible breaks. 2nd item: overall excellent condition, tiny break to half of cane at one basket corner. [See more photos →]

Tall iridescent Art Nouveau glass vase with ribbed, pulled design, mounted in a three legged bronze or copper frame with pierced grapeleaf design, having three owl's head masks with ring handles at top. Unmarked, possibly Loetz or Legras. 12-1/2"H. Circa 1910. Condition: Some light scattered fish scale flaking to iridiscent glass vase, likely less damage than an inherent quality of this glass technique. Some oxidation to metal. [See more photos →]

Lanier Meaders (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998) folk art pottery face jug, medium olive glaze with kaolin eyes and rock teeth. Signed on base "Lanier Meaders". 10"h. Condition: Overall very good condition [See more photos →]

Cornelius Hankins (Cornelius Haly Hankins, Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on board river scene of Nashville, Tennessee depicting riverboat landing near Broad street and the Cumberland river. Initialed lower right "C. H." Housed in a gilt molded wooden frame. Sight – 6 5/8" H x 10" W. Framed – 14 1/2" H x 18" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Note: Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan school, and William Merritt Chase in New York before settling in Nashville. He was also associated with George Chambers of the Nashville School of Art and, in addition to painting many Tennessee landscapes, also received a number of portrait commissions. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved and inked ivory mask depicting an empress with phoenix and lotus flower headdress, mounted on a hardwood stand. Mask – 11 5/8" H. Height with stand – 12 1/2" H. Early 20th century. Note: this item contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions, clause 10. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of assorted bisque and composition dolls, 18 total. (#1 & 2) Two French bisque and cloth jointed dolls with glass eyes, closed mouths, mohair wigs and in original regional costumes, one with slip-on shoes (9" H), one with painted shoes and socks (8-1/2" H), last quarter 19th c. (#3-7); Group of 5 jointed Dollhouse Child dolls with molded hair and cloth clothing, (3-1/2" H), c. 1900; (#8-13) Group of 6 bisque jointed dolls in original crocheted costume, probably by Carl Horn, German, c. 1900, 1-1/2" H. (#14-15) Pair boy and girl bisque jointed French dolls with painted blue eyes, painted socks and shoes, mohair hair and in original regional costume, c. 1900, 4-1/4" H. (#16) One German or French bisque and cloth jointed Dollhouse Child doll with painted face, blue painted shoes and socks and pink ribbon headdress, carrying a babydoll, c. 1920. 3-1/2" H. (#17) One probably French bisque and cloth jointed Dollhouse Child doll with painted face in regional costume, c. 1940, 3-1/4" H. (#18) Plastic molded doll in Scottish costume, 3" H, mid-20th c. Condition: Generally good condition. Some wear and fraying to clothes and minor wear to paint decoration. [See more photos →]

After Abraham Munting (Dutch, 1626-1683), 4 botanical prints: "Caltha Palustris Flore Simplici" Fig. 122, Fol. 436; "Glycyrihiza Americana" Fig. 169, Fol. 610; "Gramen Plumenum" Fig. 173, Fol. 617; "Aloe Serrata major umbellifera" Fig. 92, Fol. 309., plate size approximately 12-1/2 x 8-1/4, Frame: 21" x 16-1/4". Black and gilt frames with linen mats. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Slight toning and minor foxing. [See more photos →]

Sterling Boyd Strauser (American, 1907-1995). Oil on canvas still Life with white lilies in a transparent vase, signed and dated lower left "Strauser 1961". Stained hand-carved wood frame. 30" x 23". Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee, ex-Lyzon Gallery, Nashville. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Sterling Strauser was born in Bloomburg, Pennsylvania. A self-taught artist, he began painting in 1926 in a near impressionist style which evolved into an assertive Klee-like modernism and later into a form of expressionism. Strauser and his wife, Dorothy, were also collectors and promoters of folk art. Retrospectives of his work were held at Lyzon Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee in 1996 and the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania 1999-2000. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Pre-Columbian end-blown conch shell trumpets with end flanges having a drilled hole for hanging rope. 9" and 7 1/2" lengths. Provenance – collection of Dr. Lewis B. Hilton (d. 1997), professor emeritus of music education at Washington University. Research by Dr. Hilton included musical instruments of Mexico before the Cortez era. An article dated March 1968 in the St. Louis Post Dispatch pictures Dr. Hilton with these two trumpets on a table with other Pre-Columbian instruments. Condition: Larger conch trumpet with old hole. Smaller conch trumpet with minor chips to outer shell flange. [See more photos →]

Item 1: "U.S. 20th Century Coin Collection", framed edition with 27 U.S. coins and certificate of authenticity # 7326. Item 2: Coin collection in wood box, "100 years of United States Silver Coinage" with Preferred Collectors Guild Certificate of Authenticity and handwritten registration number 4300. Includes 16 coins. Items 3 – 10: Franklin Mint silver coins as follows; First American Three-Man Flight in original unopened package, Historic Endurance Mission in original unopened package, First Automatic Re-Entry in original unopened package, Gemini VII/6 December 4/15, 1965 in non-sealed protective packaging, Gemini VIII Armstrong Scott in non-sealed protective packaging, Gemini 3 March 23, 1965 in non-sealed protective packaging, Gemini IV James A. Mc Divitt, Edward H White, II, June 3, 1965 in non-sealed protective packaging. Includes one Certificate of Authenticity for the Space Flight Silver Anniversary Medals and each coin has an information card explaining what the coin represents. Item 11: Approximately 18 total oz. troy of various coins. Items 12 – 19: Coins as follows: 1905 Indian head cent, 1886 Indian head cent, 1863 Indian cent, Two 1887 Indian cents, 1888 Indian cent, 1890 Indian cent, 1787 Gold Dabloon, 1731 Spanish Coin. Condition: Item 1: Several of the coins are in good condition and several of the coins are well-worn. Please review the photographs closely. Item 2: Wood box in good condition, several of the coins are in good condition and several of the coins are well-worn. Please review the photographs closely. Items 3 – 10: Three of the coins are in original, sealed packaging, 2 of the packages have staining on the back and they all have some bends in the cardboard, the coins appear to be in very good condition. 4 of the coins are in non-sealed plastic packaging that have some staining and creases, the coins appear to be in good condition. The certificates are in good shape with wear at the edges. Item 11: circluated. Items 12-19: all in coin sleeves with staining around the staples holding the sleeves together, well-circulated and discolored coins [See more photos →]

Peter Max (German, b.1937-) watercolor, untitled, woman looking out at sunrise, signed lower left. Paper: 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 Matted: 14 x 15-1/2. Provenance: Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Blountville (Sullivan County, East Tennessee) identified Confederate Civil War carte de visites, one inscribed in pencil en verso “Jas A. Rhea, 1st Lt. Co. G, 19th Tenn. CSA,” bust length portrait of the soldier in his uniform (4-1/8″ H x 2-1/2″ W), and the other pencil inscribed en verso “E. Howard Bountville Tenn” along with other illegible writing, oval waist length portrait of the soldier holding his gun (3-7/8″ H x 2-3/8″ W. Condition: 1st CDV with some toning, overall very good condition. 2nd CDV with some overall toning and spotting. Old envelope glue stain en verso obscuring writing. [See more photos →]

Three items of 14k jewelry. 1st item: Pair of 14k white gold and diamond satin finished rectangular shaped cufflinks, containing 8 round full cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1 ct. (I1, H-I). 1/2" x 1", 17 grams. 2nd item: Pair 14k yellow gold and diamond satin finished cufflinks, containing 8 full cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1 ct. (I1, H-I). 1/2" x 1", 16.5 grams. 3rd item: One 14k yellow gold tie tack containing one round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately .53 ct. (I3, K), with a gold metal pin back. Wt of tie tack: .50 grams. (total wt of group: 34 grams) Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Set of 8 Stieff sterling silver beakers or highballs, also known as iced tea cups, marked on base: H, 0700, 4-7/8" H, all with single script monogram "S". 48.90 total oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. (Alternate spelling: Steiff) Condition: Very good condition with surface scratches due to use. Monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Assembled grouping of Spode Blue Italian porcelain including one (1) oversized pitcher (9 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W) , two (2) rectangular platters (largest 16 1/4" W x 12 3/4" H), eight (8) fruit or cereal bowls (1 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W), one (1) vegetable bowl (2 3/4" H x 9 1/2" dia.) and and one (1) soup mug and saucer (3 3/4" H x 7" dia.). Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: All items very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two pair 14k yellow gold earrings, doorknocker style with double twist, (1-1/4" H x 1-1/8" W) and shrimp hoop style with matte and bright finish, marked "585 Italy" (1-1/8" H x 3/4" W). Both with post and omega backs. 24.8 grams total, together with one 14k yellow gold ring containing one pear-shaped emerald (damaged) and 15 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.45 ct (H-I. I1) in an open weave dome mounting, marked 14K, 585. Ring size 4 with 2 bead sizers, 10.3 grams. (35.1 total grams for all items.) Condition: Earrings in excellent condition. Emerald cracked in several places and very fragile. Mounting in very good condition with minor scratches. [See more photos →]

George Law Beetholme (British, 19th century), oil on board landscape depicting a waterfall with mountain backdrop. Signed lower right. Sight – 15 5/8" H x 13 1/4" W. Framed – 22 3/4" H x 20 3/8" W. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Painting with overall cracquelure. Gilt frame with some losses. [See more photos →]

Large Native American Cherokee rivercane carrying basket with alternating bands of blood root and walnut dyed cane and fixed wooden handle. 18 3.4" H x 21 1/4" W x 12 1/2" D. First half 20th century. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor fading to dyed weavers at rim. [See more photos →]

Plains Indian hide quiver including 3 bows, and 5 arrows. 1st item – Plains Indian hide quiver with leather fringe, dark beans/seeds threaded through some of the leather fringe. Remnants of blue and red paint on fringe edge. 25" length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item – Three wooden bows, one with remnants of black paint. Length varying 31" to 34". Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item – Five (5) arrows including 2 yellow painted arrows with metal tips, one yellow painted arrow with flint tip, another yellow painted arrow missing flint tip, and a wooden practice arrow. Arrows average 17 1/4" length. Practice arrow 22" length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – wear to painted fringe, soling and staining to hide quiver. 2nd item – string missing on one bow, one bow with broken string. 3rd item – arrows missing feathers, one flint tip missing to one arrow. [See more photos →]

Land grant dated 1790 and survey map dated 1792, concerning land in Davidson County, Tennessee, granted by governor Richard Speight and the State of North Carolina to George Walker, assignee of Private William Gipson, "in consideration of signal bravery and persevering zeal". The land, referred to in the small survey map as "Mero District," would later become known as part of Nashville. It encompassed 640 acres in the "county of Davidson on the south side of the Cumberland River on a branch of the pond lick, beginning at a cherry tree black walnut and elm marked ID J2 on an old Buffalo Trace that heads north Eastwards from Pond lick thence South…" Land Grant: 13" x 15". Survey Map: 7-1/2" x 6". Note: Davidson County, Tennessee was created by the North Carolina Legislature in 1783 in honor of NC General William Lee Davidson, who was killed in the Revolutionary War. The settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, now known as Nashville was founded along the Cumberland River in 1779-80 by James Robertson and John Donelson. The Mero Superior Court district was established in 1788 and named by James Robertson in an effort to curry favor with the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Esteban Rodrigues Miro, who Robertson hoped might help stop attacks from the Creeks and Chickamaugas on the Cumberland settlement and open the Mississippi River to Cumberland travelers. (Miro's name was inadvertently misspelled). Andrew Jackson served as Mero's first District Attorney (source: The Tennessee Encyclopedia). Genealogical records show George Walker, born 1768 in North Carolina, married Rachel Caffery in Davidson County, Tennessee in 1790, same year of this land grant. Walker did not remain long in Tennessee, however; he sold his land to John Walker Sr. in 1795 and moved to Kentucky, where he died in 1819. Condition: Land grant has separations at fold lines, currently held together by archival tape, and two 1/2" holes. Moderate toning and light stain at lower edge. Survey map has a large loss at right corner, separations at center fold line, and a narrow 1/4" hole. The lower printed area does not contain a date or Speight's signature. Land grant is matted. [See more photos →]

Large Durand peacock feather compote with a green and opal feather decoration, raised yellow stem and foot, polished pontil mark, unsigned, Vineland Flint Glass Works, 1924-1931. 4" height, 12" diameter. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Seven coin silver tablespoons in the rare Knot pattern, marked W.H. Calhoun in rectangle (William H. Calhoun, working Nashville, 1835-d. 1865) with small S-shaped engraved mark also present. Monogram RF. 8"L. 11.225 oz troy. Circa 1860. Note: while there are a few extant examples of coin silver flatware in the Knot pattern, it is rare, and these are the only known examples of Knot flatware bearing Calhoun marks. The scarcity of other pieces in this pattern (which dates late in Calhoun's career) and additional small engraved symbol next to the rectangle bearing Calhoun's name raises the possibility he may have been the retailer of these spoons, not the maker, although his retailed works typically exhibit an incuse mark. The pattern itself may likely have been inspired by the Gordion Knot of Greek legend, which came to symbolize a problem that could only be solved by bold, extraordinary action and may have been symbolic of attitudes around the time of the Civil War. A very unusual example of one of the first decorative flatware patterns being sold in Tennessee. Condition: Light wear/loss of definition to pattern on backs of spoons; [See more photos →]

English Regency mahogany sarcophagus form cellarette with brass lion's head ring handles and bun feet. 15 1/4" H x 21 1/2" W x 16" D. Last half 19th century. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Lacking interior liner and dividers. Overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Three framed portrait miniatures. 1st item: Portrait miniature on ivory, possibly American, depicting a profile portrait of a gentleman attired in a blue jacket and ruffled color. Miniature is framed in a larger gilt shadow frame. Miniature measures 2-3/4" H x 2-1/4" W. Frame: 11-1/8" H x 10-1/8" W. Unsigned. Late 18th/Early 19th century. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of American miniature oval watercolor portraits on paper, depicting a profile portrait of a male and female. Housed in ebony frames with brass liners. Portraits measure 2-1/4" H x 1-7/8" W. Frame: 4-3/4" H x 4-1/8" W. Unsigned. Late 18th/Early 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: 1st item: Not examined out of the frame. Overall very good condition. 2nd & 3rd items: Overall toning to paper on both. Some white spotting to image of female. [See more photos →]

Group of 3 Victorian decorative items. 1st item: Pair of late 19th c. hand-painted porcelain cachepots supported by quadruple-plate cherub figural stands manufactured by Middletown Plate Co. (#128), 14-1/2" overall Ht., 6-1/2" H ea. cachepot, 9-1/4" H cherub stand. 2nd item: Blue Bristol glass perfume bottle set on quadruple-plate bird and tassel decorated Victorian stand manufactured by Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (#3300), 12" H overall. 3rd item: Pair of gilt metal girandoles with marble bases, 16" H x 6-1/2" W x 4" D. Early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Overall loss to silver on stands. Large crack and/or repair in each cachepot. 2nd item: Overall loss to silver on stand. Some loss of gilt on glass bottles. 3rd item: Three replaced glass prisms and a few chips on prisms. Minor loss of gilt. [See more photos →]

40 Copeland Spode Reynolds porcelain (S2188) serving pieces including tureen with lid and underplate, coffee pot, 2 sizes of teapots, 5 serving platters (10-1/2 to 19"), 3 square vegetable servers (8 to 10-1/2" sq.), 2 square ashtrays, 1 square handle cake plate, 1 open vegetable server, 1 gravy boat with with underplate, 6 single egg cups, 2 sizes of sugar bowls with lids, 6 pitchers of various sizes, 1 sauceboat with lid and underplate, 1 round covered vegetable server, 1 cranberry bowl, 1 open sugar bowl. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall good condition. Some with crazing, chips and repairs. [See more photos →]

Group of 6 sterling silver julep cups by various makers including 3 by Rogers, (all with monogram "A"); 2 by International, "Patrick Henry" pattern; 1 by Manchester, 3-1/2" to 4" H. 20th century. 26.185 oz troy total. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Few flea bites and small dents. One cup out of round. 3 cups with single monogram. 3 cups not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Louwelsa Weller pottery vase with hand painted image of a Native American male. Stamp on base partially legible. 12 1/4" H. Condition: Drilled hole to base. Some scattered scratching to glaze. [See more photos →]

Tall Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, ovoid footed form with blue ground and aesthetic style decoration to rim, foot and sides. Panels depict a bird on flowering prunus branches on one side and on the other, a landscape with house and gate. 16"H. Condition: Minor interior glaze chip inside top rim, couple of minor scattered pinpoint size dings, generally very good condition. [See more photos →]

D-33 German WWII RAD (Reich Labor Corps) M1934 hewer dagger, having a stag horn handle with a stylized eagle head pommel. The crossguard has a single upturned design and the scabbard is metal construction with two large nickel plated fittings. The scabbard throat fitting is engraved with a celtic design and the scabbard finial has the RAD logo consisting of a swastika within a spade an adorned with two sheaths of wheat. The blade is engraved "Arbeit adelt" (work/labor ennobles) and marked "Eickhorn Soligen" with squirrel, "RAD" within a triangle and GES. GESCH. 15 1/2" L. Condition: Pitting and evidence of oxidation to metal fittings on scabbard end and minor oxidation on knife handle. [See more photos →]

Three (3) German WWI and WWII swords including two German Imperial Prussian swords and one WWII German officer's sword. Items 1 and 2 – Two German Imperial Prussian swords with scabbards including a nickel finish cavalry example having engraving on the blade including, "In Treue Fest" and the other a Model 1899 unengraved example. Model 1899 38-1/2" length with scabbard, cavalry example 37-1/8" length with scabbard. 3rd item – German WWII Army officer's dress sword. Red glass eyed lion head pommel/oak leaf decorated back strap and reverse "P" knuckle-bow. Political style eagle/swastika on crossguard/langet. Black bakelite grip. Curved blade with engraving and marked "Eickhorn SOLINGEN" at base. Stamped "Ges Gesch" on underside of guard. 39-1/4" length with scabbard. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Model 1899 German sword with degrading leather around guard, minor oxidation at base of blade, scabbard with loss of black paint. Cavalry example with light green oxidation to nickel finish of guard, cracks to bakelite handle, point blunted, minor losses to paint on scabbard. German Nazi sword with one separation of bakelite handle near end, scabbard with paint losses. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas portrait of Charles Dickens (1812-1870), after Daniel Maclise (Irish/British, 1806-1870). Appears to be a smaller, 19th century copy of the 1839 painting of the young author, also painted by Maclise, which has been on loan for many years by the Tate to the National Portrait Gallery. Molded giltwood frame. 15-1/2" x 12" sight, 18" x 15" framed. Note: Dickens and Maclise had become close friends the summer before the famous 1839 portrait was painted. Dickens recorded in a letter written June 1839 that 'Maclise has made another face of me, which all people say is astonishing'. Condition: Repaired 1/2" tear on Dickens' leg, 3/4" patch to lower center (by chair leg), 9" scratch to left side, scattered tiny abrasions to left quadrant. Possibly relined (edges of canvas taped to frame). Abrasions to frame, light letters "Cha" visible on lower front of frame. [See more photos →]

Katherine Adams Lovell (American, 1877-1965), Impressionist oil on canvas landscape with thick impasto, depicting rolling hills in late summer. Later molded giltwood frame. 10" x 13" sight, 16" x 19" framed. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Katherine Adams Lovell was born in New York . She studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and went on to study with William Merritt Chase, Charles Webster Hawthorne, and John Fabian Carlson. She exhibited widely and belonged to several organizations including the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Very good condition with light overall grime. [See more photos →]

Archive of material related to Abram Poindexter Maury (1801-1848), an attorney and newspaper editor from Franklin, Tennessee, who served as a state representative and U.S. Congressman. Includes a 13" x 16" hand drawn map showing the Cumberland River and Waterworks along Lebanon Turnpike (Maury helped subdivide the Nashville waterworks area); two identical "Circular Letter(s) of Abram P. Maury to his Constituents" referencing his campaign for re-election to Congress and issues of the day, undated but circa 1837; a notebook titled A.P. Maury/ Treelawn (the family home), containing a handwritten "Lecture on the Peculiar Advantages of the United States in Comparison with the Other Nations"; a school notebook with figures and poems inscribed on back cover M.G.L.(?) Claiborne (A.P. Maury married Mary Eliza Tennessee Claiborne); 4 issues of the Washington Intelligencer newspaper (Feb. 12 and Feb. 26, 1842, and June 18 and June 20 1846), all inscribed A.P. Maury; and four tablets containing various handwritten essays ("On Awe", "On Allegory"), speech drafts, poems, and general reflections. Provenance: descended in the family of A.P. Maury. Condition: Map has light foxing, some smudges and burned spots at edges. Claiborne notebook missing front cover. Tablets lacking covers. All items with foxing and discoloration commensurate with age. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export silver bowl with chased and embossed decoration of dragon chasing the flaming pearl, on a circular footed base. Underside marked "Hong Kong, Chong Woo , .90 ", with Chinese maker's mark. Accompanied by a conforming hardwood stand. 3 1/4" H x 5 1/8" dia. 7.135 troy ounces. Late 19th century. Condition: Some slight bending to footed base, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Gorham sterling silver water pitcher in the Plymouth pattern, marked A2788, 3-5/8 PINT on base. Script monogram. 10-1/4" H, 24.335 oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with small dent and scratches on one side of handle. Monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Group of 14k yellow gold and opal jewelry including 14k (tested, not marked) opal and diamond bracelet, containing center cluster of opals and 2 round brilliant diamonds with total wt of .20 ct., 6-1/2" interior circumference; 14k ring with opal cluster, ring size: 6-1/2; 14k (tested) 5-stone opal ring, ring size: 5; 14k (tested) safety pin with opal stone, 1-1/4" L. Total weight of 4 items: 26.3 grams. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Assorted Chinese Export porcelain including Canton and Fitzhugh. Eight (8) items in the Canton pattern including 2 hot water plates (10-1/2" X 9"), 1 large square shaped bowl (4" H x 9-3/4" sq.), 2 covered square dishes, 1 square dish (missing top), 1 round dish (missing top) and 1 oval covered dish. Also includes 1 oval covered dish w/ handles in the Fitzhugh pattern with fruit finial (12-1/2" W x 9" D x 5-1/2" H). 9 items total. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Most items with old repairs including old staples and some cracks and small chips. The Fitzhugh dish has extensive overpainting on approximately one-half of the base which indicates extensive repair and restoration. [See more photos →]

Indiana half stock percussion long rifle, stamped on top of barrel, "J.S. Burson Wabash, Ind 458". Octagonal barrel, tiger maple stock, lockplate with engraved design border and hammer with foliate engraving. Double-set trigger, brass hardware, German silver side escutcheons. .36 caliber. 39 1/8" barrel, 57 7/8" overall. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Old patinated surface. Ramrod is a replacement. Light abrasions on nose cap. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Cherry Hepplewhite drop or fall leaf dining table, possibly McMinn Co. Retangular form with single board top, each fall leaf appears to also be from a single cherry board. Six tapered legs with two swing legs for leaf supports. Apron with incised edge, inner apron supports of yellow pine. 28 1/4" tall, 56 1/4" wide, 47 3/4" deep. Circa 1820. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition with older refinish minor surface abrasions. [See more photos →]

Civil War Union General George H. Thomas carte de visite, signed by Thomas on the bottom margin "Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Genl, USV". Bust length profile portrait of the General attired in his uniform and holding his sword. Photographer's stamp en verso reads "Morse's, Gallery of the Cumberland, 25 Cedar St., opposite the Commercial Hotel, Nashville, TN." 4" H x 2 3/8" W. Condition: Overall toning. Slight foxing en verso. [See more photos →]

Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) post-war carte de visite oval bust portrait by M. Miley, Lexington, Virginia. 4-1/8" H x 2-3/8" W. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some clipping to three edges. [See more photos →]

Large Southern alkaline glazed pottery jar with two bands of sine wave decoration around upper section and pulled lug handles. 15" H. 3rd Quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi collection. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Set of 7 International sterling silver ice cream cups, "Lord Saybrook, P120" incised underneath base. 4-3/8" H. No monograms. 21.615 total oz. troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: No monograms. Some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Porcelain enameled hanging barber pole, cast porcelain top, flange and base with internal light bulb socket and attached cord, red and white leaded glass panes. Engraved brass plate attached to base reads "Koken Company St. Louis." Approx. 34"H. Early 20th century. Condition: Some staining to porcelain base and top, spot of crazing to flange, 1" chip to side of porcelain top section. One glass pane replaced on left side, six others exhibit hairline cracks. [See more photos →]

Reed and Barton "Florentine Lace" sterling silver flatware, 33 pcs, consisting of 6 knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 teaspoons, 6 salad forks, 6 butter spreaders, 2 tablespoons and 1 pie server. Group also includes 3 miscellaneous sterling serving pieces by various makers: bacon fork, cream ladle and sugar shell. 35.08 weighable oz troy, excluding knives and spreaders. Also included are Continental silver metal souvenir serving fork, 7" H, and spoon, 8" H, 1 sterling silver overlay perfume bottle, 4" H and leather bound domed silver storage chest, 20th century, 7-3/4" H x 20" W x 13-1/4" D. Condition: Flatware in overall very good condition. Perfume bottle does not completely close and has some dents on top. [See more photos →]

Lot of assorted carved miniature trinkets including ivory and bone items, and a meershaum pipe, 20th century. Includes a 4-1/2" miniature carved ivory nude sculpture, signed Joe Descomps, on green onyx base; a 3" miniature carved ivory or celluloid man blowing an instrument, on round ebonized base; a carved Chinese ivory bangle bracelet; a Chinese ivory shell with carved landscape interior, 3-1/2"L, and separate wood stand; 1 ivory salt spoon and 1 mother of pearl salt spoon; a bone handled clothes brush; and a meerschaum pipe with figural burlesque ornament, 4-3/4"L, in original case. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: Pipe end is loose, some discoloration to ivory, overall very good condition on all items. [See more photos →]

Large Austrian porcelain female classical nude with one knee on ground and hands bound. Polychrome glazed retangular base. Lower left corner with script signature, "Kaeslad". Marks underside, "Made in Austria" and stamped numbers 4378 25. Height 15-7/8". Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with one light hairline to inside of base edge and repair/repaint to glaze of base corner near signature. [See more photos →]

Madison County, Tennessee slavery lawsuit archive. Lot consists of 17 documents from 1848-1852 relating to the case of a young female slave named Phebe, "about 14 years old, likely and smart", who was allegedly traded by Samuel L. Anderson, William Sheppard, and James Fussell to William Turner in exchange for another female slave named Dianna. Phebe was later discovered to be "laboring under a virulent gonhorrea" and Turner, alleging Phebe's sellers knew of her disease, filed suit demanding compensation. Included are handwritten copies of depositions in the case including testimony of Dr. William Warren that Phebe had "not yet arrived at the age of womanhood" and that she reported "her purchasers had given her the disease", as well as testimonies from several witnesses regarding the transaction and Phebe's value and health (with some witnesses disputing that she had any signs of physical ailment), and the difference in value between a "sound female slave" and an "unsound female slave". The documents begin with the bill of complaint and follow the case as it progressed through the courts until its resolution in 1852, when the defendants were ordered to pay Turner $300 plus court costs (no compensation was allotted to Phebe). Most of the papers have been photocopied and transcribed in typewritten copies included in this lot. Also included with this lot is a copy of the book "Historical Madison: the Story of Jackson and Madison County, Tennessee from the Moundbuilders to World War I" by Emma Inman Williams, published 1946. This book contains a photocopied document reference to "Phebe, aged about thirteen years" purchased by Samuel Anderson in a group of 35 slaves in Nov. of 1847 (p. 202), and to John Fussell, who "had a fight in the court yard with one certain John Montgomery" in 1824 and was fined $10 for contempt of court. There is also a reference to William Jackson (p. 216) entering an agreement with the state of Tennessee to import freed slave laborers from South Carolina to Tennessee in 1867. Condition: Papers in overall good condition with some fading, toning, and small edge tears; the July 6 1850 document has some tears at fold lines. Book dustjacket exhibits wear and several tears. [See more photos →]

Chinese turquoise or peacock blue glazed pottery bowl with relief decorated rim and body. Ch'ien seal form mark to base. 4-1/2" H x 11-1/8" dia. 20th century. Provenance: a Nashville estate. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Victorian carved walnut library folio stand for displaying large books or prints, open serpentine supports with adjustable arms and molded edges, trestle style base with open bell shaped ends and conforming stretcher, chased brass knobs and brass plates. Brass casters. Probably English, circa 1870. Upright Ht.: 44-1/2" x Base Width: 26-1/2" x D: 26" Condition: Very good condition with some scattered wear. [See more photos →]

3 late Victorian or Edwardian Silverplated Serving pieces. 1st item: Irish revolving bacon server with oval domed top, engraved with gingko leaves and monogrammed MLR(?); beaded edge and handles, pierced insert and liner, on four paw form feet atop compressed balls. Marked Gibson & Co. Ltd Belfast on underside. Very good condition. 8-1/2" H x 14" W x 9"D. 2nd item: Folding Biscuit box or biscuit warmer, Neoclassical style with entwined branch form handle and frame, applied wreaths and engraved shield and ribbon design, the interior with pierced lids. Marked on underside F Brs (Fenton Brothers, Sheffield, 1859-1910) EP Staniforth's Patent. Very good condition. 3rd item: Revolving domed butter dish with floral engraved lid and applied pierced border around outermost rim, eight point star pierced liner and the lower half with pierced star design, on a round lobed foot. Marked "84" on underside. Wear to liner, some areas of slight bending to pierced border, overall good condition. Condition: See item description. [See more photos →]

Two Tennessee one drawer Sheraton work tables, one possibly a money table. 1st item: Sheraton walnut one-drawer work table, drawer with unusual fitted interior, possibly for money, walnut secondary wood, and supported by turned tapered legs, first quarter 19th century, 29-3/4" H x 21-7/8" W x 19-7/8" D. 2nd item: Sheraton cherry one-drawer table with poplar secondary wood, turned legs and shaped ball feet, first quarter 19th century, 27-1/2" H x 18" W x 17-5/8" D. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Each table with surface stain. Drawer base reinforced. [See more photos →]

A pair of American sterling silver three-light candelabra by International Co. in the "Prelude" pattern, each having a baluster standard issuing the scrolling candle arms and with weighted bases. 17-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W x 4-1/2" base diameter. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese Export blue and white Canton oval platter, 20-3/8" W x 17-5/8" D. Mid 19th century. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with some wear to glaze and few edge chips. [See more photos →]

Elaborately painted and carved keepsake or jewelry box in the shape of a castle or stately mansion. Painted red roof, arched white windows, and grey walls exterior opens to an inner cloth lined interior. Retains original key and lock. 17 1/2" W x 14 1/4" H x 10" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor paint loss and shrinkage of wood. [See more photos →]

1st item: Oil on board farmyard scene with chickens, signed Rolf lower right. 9-1/2" x 7-1/2" sight, 12" x 9-1/2" framed. 2nd item: Marion Bryant Cook (Tennessee, b. 1933) oil on canvas of a house, signed lower right. 6" x 12" sight, 9-3/4' x 15-1/2" framed. 3rd item: Marion Cook painting of a field of daisies. Sight – 9 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W. Sight – 12 3/4" H x 10 5/8" W. All circa mid 20th century in contemporary giltwood molded frames. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Rolf painting has scattered inclusions. Other works excellent. [See more photos →]

American School, early 19th century miniature portrait of a woman, watercolor on ivory. Subject has upswept dark hair and is wearing a white dress with square neckline and a coral necklace. Brown background. Unsigned. Framed in an oval rose gold frame with red leather backing and stenciled leather sides. 2-1/2" x 2" framed. Circa 1820. Condition: Minute flake/abrasion to left side in background, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Vernon Kilns Fantasia figures including Cupid, Black Baby Pegasus, Satyr, Unicorn, two elephant ballerinas and two hippo ballerinas. All pieces marked on base “Copyright 1940, Vernon Kilns”. Ranging in size from 3 1/8″ H to 6 1/4″ H. Condition: All pieces excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of sterling silver bread plates with triple threaded edges, including a set of 12 by International, #H413; plus 2 by Alvin, #E49. All 6" diameter. 33.76 total oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: All with surface scratches due to wear and age. [See more photos →]

Alfred Chagniot (French, 1905-1991) oil on canvas, Impressionist landscape depicting road leading through a grove of trees to a European village. Signed lower left. 18" x 22" sight, 24" x 28" framed. Biography (courtesy Blouin Art Index): Alfred Chagniot was born in Paris and attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts. He was a follower of the Post-Impressionist school and a student of Montezin and Vuillaume. Chagniot was known for his European landscapes, often rendered with a light color palette and broken brush technique. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Relined; line of abrasion along right edge from reframing. [See more photos →]

Limoges hand-painted porcelain game set consisting of 12 dinner plates (9-1/2" dia) and one serving platter (14 x 19") decorated with various game birds and with gilt, scalloped edge. Each artist signed, "De Nerval". All pieces have the blank manufacturer's stamp of Coiffe as well as the crown signature stamp of the designer and finisher Lazeyras, Rosenfeld, and Lehman (L.R.L.). Circa 1920-1925. 13 items total. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor wear to some gilt edges. [See more photos →]

Two Chinese hardwood stands. 1st item: Plant stand with inset pink marble to hexagonal top and six carved cabriole legs decorated with pierced carvings of cherry blossoms and vine motifs and carved stretcher of lotus blossoms. 31-1/2" H x 10-3/4" W top x 18" W overall. 2nd item: Low table with inset rose pink marble to scallopped cock beaded top, carved floral apron and four cabriole legs decorated with three descending carved dragon heads and ending in claw and ball feet, 18-1/4" H x 17" W top x 19-1/2" W overall. late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Small chip to wood on top of plant stand and split to wood on surface of side table. Otherwise both in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Meissen allegorical porcelain figurine, a cherub or putto tying strings around a heart. Impressed blue underglaze crossed sword marks, impressed marks P139 and 111. 8″H. German, late 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Excellent condition [See more photos →]

Venetian or Murano blown colored glass chandelier. Pink and amber with six spiral scrolled arms supporting electric socket cups, with glass leaf and floral attachment and spiral scrolled pendant drop. Approximately 18" H x 18" W. Italian, early to mid 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Ladies full length vintage brown mink coat with paisley silk lining. Frank Furs, Greenwich, CT Label. Size Medium. Condition: Very good condition, stitched monogram inside. [See more photos →]

English mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with figured veneers, mahogany banded veneer borders to top and above top drawers. Two drawers over three graduated drawers, dovetailed with brass escutcheons. Shaped skirt and splayed French feet. Mixed secondary woods, cornucopia brasses. 40-1/4" H x 40-1/2" W x 19-1/2" D. Circa 1810. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Minor veneer separations and chips, breaks to some cockbeading, backboards appear to be later than the period. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 4 cast iron doorstops including 3 cat doorstops and 1 tulip basket doorstop. Cat doorstops include a painted kitten in playful pose with bow, a blue painted cat doorstop (attributed to Hubley) with darker blue bow and painted black base, a white painted cat with blue eyes (attributed to Hubley), and a painted tulip basket doorstop with red, yellow, and white flowers. Height – 8 1/2" to 4" for reclining cat. Early 20th century. Condition: Playful kitten doorstop with worn paint and surface, especially paw tips. Remaining doorstops with minimal paint wear. [See more photos →]

Grouping of five (5) cast iron cat and kitten doorstops including a white painted Art Deco Hubley cat, a Judd company cat with painted green eyes, a smaller cast iron black painted cat with yellow eyes attributed to National Foundry company, a silver painted cat with bow and textured surface, and a small painted solid cast iron cat with white highlights and yellow painted eyes. Heights – 10" to 5 5/8". Early 20th century. Condition: Expected wear to paint with age. White painted Hubley cat with additional paint loss to back of the head, cat with silvered painted surface showing overall wear to to paint highlights. [See more photos →]

.900 silver Iranian serving tray, rectangular form with serpentine edges, the top surface etched with foliate and vine decoration and center cartouche with seated female figure. Marked "Made in Iran" with Iranian hallmarks en verso. 14-1/4" x 11-1/8". 29.39 oz troy. 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

S. Kirk and Sons "Old Maryland" pattern sterling silver flatware service including 8 dinner knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 8 teaspoons, 2 place spoons, pair salad servers and 1 sugar tong, all pieces monogrammed except 2 place spoons, 3-3/4" to 11" L. 32.14 weighable oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition with some scratches due to age. All pieces except for 2 are monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Barnett London Percussion Musket / Rifle, Enfield pattern, marked "Barnett London" on the lockplate, .577 caliber. Brass trigger guard and butt plate. Proof marks on barrel. Three bands (one missing). 38 5/8" barrel, 55" overall. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Some light pitting at end of barrel and around hammer. Missing rear site, one band, ram rod, rear band swivel and screw. [See more photos →]

U. S. Percussion Musket Model 1863, Type 2, .58 Caliber. Lockplate stamped with an eagle and "U.S. Springfield 1864". Proof marks on barrel, "US"on butt plate, "U"marks on barrel bands. 40"barrel, 55 3/4" overall. Condition: Cleaned. Hammer and rear of barrel pitted as well as some pitting on parts, otherwise expected wear for age. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carved and polychrome painted wooden female Santos figure in prayerful pose. 14-1/2" H. 19th century. 2nd item: Small bronze crucifix in a fitted leather traveling case. Some traces of gilt retained. 8" H x 5-1/2" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Metal gilt wall bracket with lion's head mask and rosettes on the side, fitted with a gilt wood and gesso top. 11-1/4" H x 9" W x 8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4th & 5th items: Two Russian Eastern Orthodox icons including one large rectangular icon with tempura painted face and an embossed and chased silvered brass overlay depicting Saint Barbara holding a chalice and titled in Cyrillic "AGIA BAPBAPA" (15-7/8" H x 11-5/8" W), and a smaller painted and gilt gesso icon on wood depicting Madonna and Child (7-1/4" H x 6-3/8" W). 19th century/early 20th century. Condition: 1st: Scattered paint losses and heavy chipping to base. 2nd item: Interior hanger for one arm broken. Interior silk lining worn and frayed. Wear and grime to leather case. 3rd item: Losses to gilt and corner of top. 4th & 5th items: Larger icon with slight loss to paint and overall cracquelure. Smaller icon with losses to paint, especially to perimeter, corners and sides. [See more photos →]

William Beattie Brown (United Kingdom/ Scotland,1831 – 1909) oil on board landscape depicting the river Earn in Perthshire, Scotland. Label en verso reads "On the Earn near Comrie, Perthshire, W Beattie Brown". Signed lower left "W. Beattie Brown/ARSA". Housed in the original gilt wood frame with the original maker's label reading "Ciceri & Co. , Carvers:Gilders, 52 Frederick Street, Edinburgh". Sight – 7 5/8" H x 11 3/4" W. Framed – 15 3/4" H x 19 3/4" W. Late 19th century. Biography: (Courtesy of AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook) Born in Haddington, Scotland, Brown studied in Edinburgh with James Ballantine, the glass stainer and decorator. Between 1863 and 1899, he exhibited at the Royal Academy, New Watercolor Society, and other organizations in London. Brown was elected an associate member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1871, and became a full member in 1884. Condition: Some rubbing/losses to upper right margin and corner. Losses/rubbing to corners of frame. [See more photos →]

Assembled group of S. Kirk & Son Inc. Repousse flatware including 6 soup spoons, 6 iced teaspoons, 1 tablespoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 berry spoon, 1 sugar shell and 1 butter pick.4-1/2" to 8-1/4" L. 21.04 oz troy. Soup spoons monogrammed en verso. 17 pieces total. Condition: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches. Soup spoons monogrammed en verso. [See more photos →]

Two Lalique French frosted crystal figures, Tambawee lion cubs and Simba Lioness, both inscribed "Lalique France" on the bases. Lioness measures 5 3/8" H x 9 1/2" W. Cubs measure 3" H x 5" W. Condition: Both overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of 4 14k wrist watches including 1 lady's Bulova Accutron, case # 48582N2, (face:1" x 1"), with Speidel band; 1 gent's Accutron w/ date, case # K06392/M6, no strap; 1 gent's Accutron w/ date, case # H55451/M9 with leather strap; and 1 lady's 14k white gold Girard Perregaux wrist watch with round face with faceted crystal and 2 small diamonds, 6-1/2" L. Condition: Watches not working at time of testing. [See more photos →]

Walt Disney Classics Collection Cinderella "A Lovely Dress For Cinderelly" porcelain figure with glass dome and stand, limited edition # 2784/5000 with the original box and certificate of authenticity. Dress measures 8" H. Glass dome with base measures 9 1/4" H. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Pre-Columbian musical instruments and figural fragments. 1st item – Pre Columbian flute with red painted mouthpiece and shaft, human effigy decoration near mouthpiece, two flanges below effigy acting as a stand for the pipe, pierced rim design at end of flute. Total length 16". 2nd item – small animal effigy whistle with three holes on back of animal, red paint highlights. 2 3/4" length. 3rd-7th item – pottery and stone effigy fragments including a complete effigy having the head and body. Lengths range 4" to 1 3/4". Provenance – collection of Dr. Lewis B. Hilton (d. 1997), professor emeritus of music education at Washington University. Research by Dr. Hilton included musical instruments of Mexico before the Cortez era. Condition: 1st item – glued break to end of mouthpiece and shaft, loss to pierced rim design, one of the ear decorations missing on effigy. 2nd item – tips of animal effigy appendages missing. 3rd – 7th items – effigy having head and body glued at neck, other fragments with expected wear. [See more photos →]

Prattware type pearlware figural group of farmer with standing spotted cow, reclining dog at his feet. 5-3/4" x 5-1/2"W x 2-1/2"D. Circa 1800. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi, ex-Leonard Russell, Newhaven (England). Condition: Blacklight reveals professional restoration to base at one end and to cow's ear, one cow horn, and man's nose. Couple of small repainted/restored flakes to cow's flank and to man's hat. [See more photos →]

Russian religious icon, tempera on wood panel, depicting Jesus Christ's crucifixion on the cross at Golgatha (Place of the Skull); His mother the Virgin Mary and disciple St. John at His sides and a skull at his feet. Probably circa 1900 in the manner of the 14th century Novgorod School (for a similar example, see the circa 1360 Novgorod Crucifixion Icon in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris). 13-1/2" x 11-1/2". Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Crack/separation running length of icon. Missing frame; some possible inpainting. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three Lalique "Kazak" horses, clear, amber and dark grey colors. Each inscribed "Lalique France" and retains the original Lalique label. 4 5/8" H x 7 3/8" W. All 20th century. Condition: All three excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Lalique French crystal crouching leopard figure. Inscribed "Lalique France" on the base. 14 1/2" L x 4 1/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Eugene Wagner (German, 1871-1942), Art Nouveau bronze nude depicting a young female with a downward gaze, cupping her right breast. Base signed "E. Wagner, AB 5". Mounted on an octagonal marble base. 12 3/4" H (including base). Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Missing original ivory butterfly. [See more photos →]

Folk art textile by Kate Clayton (Granny) Donaldson (1864-1960) of Brasstown, Jackson County, North Carolina. Hand dyed and spun wool crocheted motifs of a central tree, surrounded by various animals, human figures and a basket of flowers, to hand woven wool panel and attached on the top and bottom to shaped wooden mounts. Hemmed side edges. 34 5/8" H x 26-13/4". Note: A native of Cherokee County, NC, Kate Donaldson was a pictorial textile artist known for her so-called Cow Blankets. Her work is recorded in Allen Eaton's Handicrafts of the Southern Highlands and the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. See also the digital collection of the Hunter Library of Western Carolina University. Condition: Overall very good condition with some minor holes to top margin. One hanging string on top is unraveling. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas painting of three young stick gatherers, the boy with a splinter in his foot and the two girls coming to his aid. Signed lower left C. Beeker, attributed to Charles Beeker, Jr. (Louisiana, 1880- ). Large carved gilt gessoed frame. Frame: 30″ H x 27″ W, sight: 18-1/2″ H x 15-1/2″ W. Acquired in New Orleans earlier 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition. Some toning to background. Frame with one chip on left lower quadrant and minor gilt loss on right inner panel. [See more photos →]

3 assembled Chinese Export porcelain plates in the orange "Fitzhugh" pattern. 9-1/2" diameter. Provenance: A Mississippi estate, ex-Matthew and Elizabeth Sharp, Pennsylvania (2) and Robert Walker, Bardstown KY (1). Circa 1800. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: 1 has scattered firing flaws and minute chips to glaze and wear to gilt edges, the other two lack gilt edges with one having a small glaze chip to rm. [See more photos →]

Sheraton chest or sideboard with tiger maple and tiger maple veneered front having two short drawers over one long drawer, all overhanging two cupboard doors flanked by plain column form stiles with bulbous and ring turned capitals, all on short turned Sheraton style feet. Beaded round brass pulls and brass escutcheons. Plain sides and paneled back. Top appears to be cherry, secondary woods include pine and poplar. Probably New England, circa 1820. 50-1/2" H x 44-1/4" W x 21-5/8" D. Condition: Old triangular patch to top drawer, shrinkage crack and stains to top, overall wear. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 5 WWI bayonets and 1 WWI trench knife, total 6. WWI bayonet marked Carl Eickhorn Solingen – 19 1/2" length, WWI Imperial German M-98 Quillback bayonet (marked R. Stock Berlin) with leather scabbard – 19 1/2" bayonet length, US M1917 Remington bayonet with sheath – marked 1917 – 21 1/2" bayonet length, WWI trench knife marked, "A.C. CO USA 1917" – 14" length, Swedish Mauser M1896 bayonet with wooden handle and black painted metal scabbard – blade marked EJ anchor symbol AB and hallmarks on the guard – length with scabbard 18", Swedish M96 bayonet marked EJ anchor symbol AB and hallmarks on the guard, conical metal checkered grip and metal scabbard – length with scabbard 13 3/4". Condition: Eickhorn bayonet with light tarnish and couple of oxidation areas to blade and notch to blade edge, Imperial M98 bayonet with some adhesive grime to blade – edge clean, M917 bayonet & scabbard very good condition, WWI trench knife with good point – minor oxidation to blade edges and guard, Swedish M1896 bayonet with clean & bright surface, a few minor oxidation pin size dots, Swedish M96 bayonet with nick to blade edge, minor dents to scabbard point. [See more photos →]

Three 19th century American books. 1ST ITEM: 2 Volume set of The History and Topography of the United States, edited by John Howard Hinton, published London by Simpkin & Marshall &Thomas Waddle, Philadelphia on August 2, 1830 (Vol 1) and June 1st, 1832 (Vol II), including fold-out regional maps and engravings of historical buildings, 10-3/4" x 9" x 4" overall. 2ND ITEM: Indian Races of North and South America by Charles De Wolf Brownell, American Subscription House, 8 vo., 639 pp., 40 prints, published 1858, 9" x 6" x 2-1/4" Condition: 1st item: Abrasions to leather covers and scattered foxing to pages and engravings. 2nd item: Abrasions and wear to cover, tape residue on front interior cover, some water damage and general foxing. [See more photos →]

Framed Chinese silk scroll depicting two quail beneath a rocky cliff with blossoming chrysanthemums. Chinese characters upper left margin. Sight – 35 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W, 14 3/4" x 38 3/4" sight under matte. Framed – 44 1/2" H x 20 3/4" W. Qing Dynasty. Condition: Darkening to silk, some scattered stains. Edges of scroll secured with linen hinge tape. [See more photos →]

3 French Fashion Dolls or Poupees. Includes 2 female dolls with unmarked bisque heads and shoulders (1 has swivel neck), blue stationary eyes and wigs, on kid leather bodies with bisque forearms (note condition problems to bodies), 17-18"; and 1 male doll with bisque head and 5 piece composition body, brown stationary eyes and brown wig, wool costume with coat and leather boots. Head marked Mon—- France, DL. 11". All late 19th century to early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: 1 female doll has upper arm missing, other female doll has lower leg detached. Clothing in poor condition. Male doll has a few scattered small tears and holes to costume and a 1/8" flake on back of head. [See more photos →]

Small Persian prayer rug, 54" x 37", primary colors of red and blue. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Machine repaired sides, generally worn. [See more photos →]

Large collection of Japanese and Chinese porcelain, mostly Imari with some Famille Rose. Imari includes: 1 covered ginger jar with ribbed body, 10"H (3" hairline and old rim chip to side of jar); 1 Imari or Kutani bowl with gilt phoenix design, 8-1/2" diam; 1 Imari bowl with figural decoration, 9" diam; 1 bowl with ribbed sides and sea creature decoration including squid and fish designs, 7" diam; 1 oval platter, 12" L (firing crack to underside); 7 plates, all approximately 8" diameter (1 with small firing crack to rim, most with light wear to decoration, occasional minute rim chips/flakes); and 3 bowls, all approximately 6" diameter (light wear, occasional minute rim chips/flakes). Famille Rose includes a lozenge shaped footed dish decorated with fish (scattered rim chips), 11"L; 1 lozenge shaped box with pierced lid and figural decorations to sides, stamped China (small edge flakes), 4-3/4"L, and a brush holder with insect and flower designs, 3-3/4"H. Items range from mid 19th to early 20th centuries, 18 pcs total. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: See item description [See more photos →]

Twenty-one enamel boxes including 4 Bilston & Battersea, 2 Halcyon Days, 10 Limoges, France, 2 Staffordshire, and 4 Kingbey, Worcestershire, England. Designs include cottages, animals, eggs, equestrian and golf themes. 20th century. 1-1/4" L x 2-7/8" L. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three original animation cels, gouache on celluoid, from the 1967 Beatles Yellow Submarine animation film including images of Paul McCartney, the Blue Meanie and George Harrison. 10-3/4" x 13-3/4" each, unframed. Condition: Images in very good condition. Celluoid with surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Six 19th century American folk art items. 1st item: Mid-19th century theorem, watercolor on paper, hand detailed and stenciled, depicting compote of fruit. Frame: 16-1/2" H x 14-1/2" W, sight: 11-1/4" H x 11" W. 2nd item: Mid-19th c. stained pine candle box with one drawer, one lidded compartment and 2 iron hangers, 9" H x 16" W x 10" D. 3rd item: Late 19th c. double-sided painted pine chessboard with incised lines and painted trim, metal ring probably added later, 16" H x 25" W x 1-1/2" D. 4th item: Late 19th c. painted tin sheet metal rooster on stand (peg to stand broken), rooster: 12-3/4" H, with stand: 24" H. 5th and 6th items: Mid-19th c. Iron trammel candle holder with heart motif (22-3/4" H) and iron kitchen tool (8-1/4" H). Condition: 1st item: Minor toning to paper. Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches. 3rd item: Slight warpage and some paint loss. 4th item: Support broken. Some paint loss on rooster. 5th and 6th items: Overall good condition with minor areas of rust. [See more photos →]

Group of lapis jewelry. 1st item: One 32" L 8mm x 8.5 mm lapis bead necklace with seven 14k yellow gold oval swirl bead spacers. 2nd item: One 33" L 10 mm lapis bead necklace with lapis plaque, carved with pheasant and bat images, and gold-filled beads. 3rd item: One 16-1/4" L 9mm lapis and malachite bead necklace with gold-filled spacers and 10.8 mm 14k yellow gold clasp. 4th item: Pair 14k yellow gold and lapis earrings pillow shaped earrings with omega clip/posts, 7/8" H x 3/4" W. 5th item: Goldtone and millefleur Etruscan style pin, 1-3/4" sq. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

French brass apothecary or eau de parfum cabinet, with brass plate reading "Service Antiseptique / Gelle Freres, Paris". Rectangular hanging cabinet with beveled glass doors and two interior removable glass shelves, decorative pierced brass lower gallery. Tube leading from exterior into cabinet on the right hand side, presumably for a lighting or heating element. 15"H x 11" w x 8-1/2" d. 19th century. Note: Gelle Freres is one of Paris's oldest and most renowned perfume and toiletrie purveyors, operating under this name since 1826. Condition: Staining/oxidation to sides, separation to pierced brass decoration at lower front corners, small dents to back, overall good condition. Shelves may or may not be original. [See more photos →]

Large Washington Co., TN pottery urn attributed to Charles Decker with sine wave incising around the base, pedestal, lower body, and upper shoulder, sine waves separated by incised lines. Impressed triangular stamp design around the circumference of the rim. A similar example is featured on page 12 of the book "The Pottery of Charles F. Decker: A Life Well Made". Redware with applied paint layers. Provenance – DeVault Tavern, Jonesborough, TN. 23 5/8" H. Late 19th century. Note – While several of these monumental urns are featured in early photographs of the Decker pottery, this is one of the first forms to surface. The low survival rate of these monumental urns is likely due to the porous and fragile nature of redware. Condition: Large triangular section missing from side, approx. 6 1/2" D x 10" W (at the widest point). Chip to the rim. [See more photos →]

1st item: Early 19th century scrapbook containing watercolor and pencil sketches, etchings, lithographs, handwritten verses. Subjects include a clipper ship, literary characters, botanicals, travel, children and dogs. Signed on inside front cover, "Charlotte Anne Chetwode". 11" x 9" x 1-1/4". 2nd item: The History of Modern Wiltshire. Hundred of Dunworth and Vale of Noddre, by James Everard, Baron of Arundell and by Sir Richard Colt Hoare, printed by John Bowyer Nichols and Son, London, 1839, 19-3/4" H x 14" W x 2" H. Condition: 1st item: Overall good condition. Cover with wear to edges. Some images with foxing. 2nd item: Binding broken and edges worn, scattered foxing to pages. [See more photos →]

James Winchester written and signed letter from the War of 1812, dated Nashville the 5th of July 1812, to the commanding officer of the recruiting district of East Tennessee at Knoxville, attention Captain Armstrong. It reads: Sir, if on the receipt of this note you have not put money into the hands of Ensign Gilbert Hankins and ordered him into service you will not do it until further orders for that purpose. Respectfully, Your Servant J. Winchester, B Genl, United States Army. 9-3/4" x 15-1/2". James Winchester, owner of Cragfont Plantation in Gallatin, fought in the Revolutionary War and served in the first Tennessee General Assembly in the state senate; he also co-founded Memphis along with John Overton and Andrew Jackson. Winchester was a Brigadier General in the War of 1812 and commanded American forces at the Battle of Frenchtown, which led to the Massacre of the River Raisin. Condition: Toning, tape and discoloration at center fold line with 1" hole in blank area. Signature bold and excellent. [See more photos →]

Gorham sterling silver round platter, with gadrooned border. Lion, Anchor, G hallmarks and 448 en verso. 16" diameter. 31.02 oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carved oval striated green Chinese jade brooch with gourds and flowering vine, mounted in a yellow gold setting marked 14K, 1-1/2" x 3-/4", 13.1 grams total. 2nd item: Circular filigree brooch or pin accented with 12 seed pearls. Rolling clasp closure, yellow gold setting marked 14K. 1-1/4" diameter, 11.9 grams total. 3rd item: 14K yellow gold and sapphire ladies ring, 37 clustered blue stones, possibly sapphires, in a 14K gold setting marked 14K JG with circle in star design. Size 8-1/2, 7.1 grams total. All mid 20th century. (32.1 grams total of three items) Condition: One bead is repaired, otherwise all items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Lalique French frosted crystal Bamara Lion. Inscribed "Lalique France" on the base. 7 3/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Japanese woodblock prints (3). 1st item: "Rain at Maekawa, Kanagawa" with round 6mm Watanabe seal lower left corner , image: 14-1/4" x 9-5/8", paper: 15-3/8" x 10-3/8". 2nd item: "Hatakudari Shiobara" with round 6mm Watanabe seal lower left corner, artist pencil signed lower right margin. Image: 14-1/4" x 9-5/8", paper: 15-5/8" x10-1/2". 3rd item: "Chii Mountain Temple, Korea" with round 6mm Watanabe seal lower left corner, image: 14-1/8" x 9-1/2", paper: 15-1/2" x 10-3/8". Publication dates: 1946-1957. Condition: 1st item: toning along margins, some foxing on back, pin holes on corners. 2nd item: overall toning, tears along lower margin and upper left margin. 3rd item: water mark upper right quadrant, 2 pin holes along left margin. [See more photos →]

Three Staffordshire Hunting Figurals. 1st item: Lady Archer, impressed mark Walton en verso in banner, 7"H (scattered minute chips to bocage, hat and base). 2nd item: Sportsman holding gun or "Earle", dog at feet, square base, 7-1/2"H (scattered small surface abrasions, overall excellent condition). 3rd item: Hunter or Sportsman shooting his rifle with dog at his feet, impressed mark in banner "Walton" en verso, 5-7/8"H (blacklight reveals restoration to man's leg and dog's legs, possible loss to tip of rifle, some scattered repair to bocage). English, circa 1820. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: See item description [See more photos →]

Group of personal items belonging to Lanny Ross, well-known performer and radio personality from 1930s to mid-1950s. 1st item: Sterling silver letter tray by Fisher inscribed to Lanny Ross by WCBS Radio "in commemoration of 25 years as one of the nation's leading entertainers in the field of broadcasting, November 4, 1957", 10" square. 17. 235 oz troy. 2nd item: Sterling silver hinged cigarette case with gilt interior, marked Napier, 4.6 oz troy, 3"H x 4-7/8" W x 5/16" D. 3rd item: 18k Yale (1924-28) skull & bones membership pin, numbered 322, 5/8" H, (4.4 grams). 4th item: Gucci brown suede wallet, monogrammed LPR for Lancelot Patrick Ross, "Lanny Ross" with his signed 1963 NY state fishing license enclosed, (3-7/8" x 4-1/8" folded). Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Lanny Ross, New York, NY. Condition: Cigarette case and letter tray with surface scratches. Other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of four metal/tin candlesticks including three push-up hogscraper examples (11-2/8" H, 6-1/2" H) and one push-up tin example with rail 7-1/4" H). plus one pair rolled iron and brass wedding band candlesticks (8-1/2" H); together with tin candle snuffer and four (4) "witches hats" form snuffers. All 19th century. 11 items total. Condition: Hogscraper candlesticks overall general wear and oxidation. Wedding band candlesticks with some rust and possible later addition of brass bands. Tin example with overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Southern dower chest, poplar throughout, acquired from the Historic Deery Inn located in Blountville, TN. One board top with ogee molding, exposed dovetails on case corners, ogee base molding transitioning to ogee bracket feet with spur returns. Interior with large strap hinges, crab lock, and till with swivel top. 24" H x 50-1/2" W x 23" D. Circa 1820. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Refinished, some surface scratches to top, some of the feet blocks appear later. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) Rosenthal porcelain figures. 1st item – Rosenthal nude porcelain, "Ariadne", depicting a nude female arranging a floral headdress. Marks underside for Rosenthal and impressed mark "K346". 5 7/8" height. 2nd item – Rosenthal porcelain female figure, "Cleopatra with Snakes", depicting a partially nude female charming a snake. Marks underside for Rosenthal. 6 1/2" height. 3rd item – Rosenthal figure, " Summer Wind" designed by A. Caasmann, depicting a child riding a grasshopper. Marks underside for Rosenthal and impressed "440". 3 1/2" height. Condition: All in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee transitional stoneware pottery jar with strap handle, sometimes referred to as a "honey or molasses container" stamped "J. S." for Jeff Spears. 11" H. Late 19th century. Note: In Middle Tennessee, family-operated potteries were concentrated in White, Putnam, and DeKalb Counties on lands rich in clay deposits situated on the Eastern Highland Rim. Pottery manufacturing in this three-county area seems to have been tied to the arrival of Andrew LaFever in White County about 1824. LaFever's six sons and the three generations of the family which succeeded them had connections with most of the major potteries in the area and seem to have influenced their products. Also noteworthy among family operations were those of the Dunn, Hedgecough, Roberts, Elrod, and Spears families. (Source: TN State archives) Condition: Several chips to rim. Chipping to handle and some scattered chips to body. [See more photos →]

Federal eglomise tabernacle mirror, giltwood gesso frame with beaded drops at cornice over a frieze with central molded shell, flanked by carved paterae, over a black reverse painted glass tablet painted with image of a spread-winged eagle holding a spear. Rectangular lower mirrored glass panel, flanked by rope turned stiles ending in waterleaf molding. 34-1/2" x 20". Provenance: A Gallatin, Tennessee estate. Condition: 1 missing drop, scattered wear and losses to eglomise and gilding, with some scattered areas of regilding. Mirror appears original. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Durand Art Glass items including 3 vases and one shade. 1st item: Durand Egyptian crackle vase form with red and white striations, gold iridescent interior. Unsigned. 9-5/8" height. 2nd item: Durand art glass vase with thick gold feather design around shoulder, white background, pink iridescent rim, yellow interior. Marked Durand underside. 10" height. 3rd item: Durand art glass vase with blue feather and yellow feather design with gold threads. Unsigned. 10" height. 4th item: Large Durand yellow and white feather glass shade. Unmarked. 8-1/2" height. All Early 20th century. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: 1st item: hairline from base extending into shoulder (difficult to see on exterior). 2nd item: undulated hairline extending length of vase. 3rd item: half of vase bottom broken out/missing. 4th item: chips to rim edge of shade. [See more photos →]

Group of 3 Japanese woodblock prints. 1st item: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) woodblock print, "Tanikumi Temple" with 6mm round Watanabe seal lower right corner, plate: 14-3/8" x 9-1/2", paper: 15-1/2" x 10-3/8". 2nd item: Kawasa Hasui woodblock print, "Evening Rain in Kawarako" with 6mm Watanabe seal lower right corner, plate: 13-7/8" x 9-5/8", paper: 14-7/8" x 10-3/8". 3rd item: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) woodblock print , "Sunset at Tomonotsu, Inland Sea" with 6mm Watanabe seal lower right, plate: 14-1/4" x 9-5/8", paper: 15-1/4" x 10-3/8". Publication date 1946-1957. Condition: 1st and 2nd items: overall toning and pin holes in corners. 3rd item: slight overall toning and 2 pin holes along left margin. [See more photos →]

Group of vintage purses and one Austrian Art Nouveau tile. 1st grouping: Eight ladies vintage purses including three mesh purses by Whiting and Davis, one other mesh purse and four various beaded purses, some with silk linings. Three mesh purses have polychrome Art Deco or Art Nouveau designs. 2nd item: Eichwald glazed pottery Art Nouveau tile depicting a maiden dressed in the Orientalist style. Impressed "Eichwald" and "5024" en verso. 6-7/8" H x 4-1/2" W. Austrian, circa 1900. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: 1st grouping: Overall very good condition with minor wear and some losses to silk interiors and minor loss to beading and paint or gilt decoration. Grey beaded bag has one stain on exterior. 2nd item: Minor surface loss to the glaze. Scattered losses along the edge. [See more photos →]

Group of sterling silver. 1st item: Sterling silver serving bowl by Stieff, 8-1/2" diameter, small dent on base. 2nd item: Sterling silver serving bowl by International, 10-1/2" diameter. 3rd item: Sterling silver candy dish by Alvin with repousse roses, 1-1/2" H x 5-1/2" diameter. 4th item: Set of 6 demitasse spoons by Newburyport Silver Co. with repousse flower pattern, 4-1/2" L. 33 oz troy together. Condition: Overall very good condition with scattered minor dents and scratches. [See more photos →]

Set of Royal Worcester porcelain dinnerware, Queen's Special Edition Red Hatfield pattern, including 8 dinner plates, 8 luncheon plates, 8 dessert plates, 12 cream soup cups with 8 underplates, 12 footed cups with 9 underplates and 12 bread and butter plates and 1 covered serving dish. 78 total pieces. Also included with this set is a Royal Worcester coronation pin for Queen Elizabeth marked "Crown E II R Coronation June 2nd 1953 W Bone China Made in England". Housed in the original blue box. 3-1/2''H. Note: This design was presented to then-Princess Elizabeth of England and the Duke of Edinburgh by the Brigades of Guards on the occasion of their wedding in 1947. The markings indicate this set was produced in 1951. It is believed there were only three firings of the red version, making it very scarce, although the green version continued to be made into the 1970s. Condition: All items very good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Mettlach vase with relief decoration of winged female, foliage and birds. Stamped on the base. 25" H. Provenance: A.R. Dickey Estate, Knoxville, TN Condition: Breaks to petals of one flower. Some general abrasions to glaze. [See more photos →]

Large group of mostly sterling silver jewelry by various makers including 1 Tiffany Paloma Picasso sterling cross pendant, 6 Scottish themed brooches including 1 hallmarked Edinburgh sterling, plus misc. brooches, necklaces, earrings, pendants, charms, bracelets, men's cufflinks and tie tack, watch, bookmark and 2 rings and perfume flask. Finishes include marcasite, vermeil and stones. A few items are not marked and are possibly only silver metal. 1/2" to 18" L. Approximately 81 items. 22 weighable oz troy. Condition: Most items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Dropleaf walnut Hepplewhite table with pegged construction. Two plain hinged drop leaves and four square tapered legs, molded edge at outside of legs and skirt. 28"H x 42"W x 18"D (42" with leaves extended). Possibly Southern, circa 1830. Provenance: a Gallatin, Tennessee estate. Condition: Old reinforcement under a knot on leaf, appears to be protective with no actual damage. Shrinkage, scattered light stains and abrasions to top. Later finish. [See more photos →]

Grouping of two Northwest Indian baskets, Tlinglet and Karok/Hupa. 1st item – Karok or Hupa basket in a hat form with red and black dyed geometric designs including star. 6 1/2" diameter, 4" height. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item – Tlinglet basket with double rows of red and yellow Greek key designs. 6 1/4" diameter, 4 3/4" height. Late 19th/Early 20th century. (research courtesy of Carole Wahler). Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – Overall excellent condition with fray thread at end of rim edge. 2nd item – square notch loss to rim. [See more photos →]

Large George III style inlaid mahogany lazy susan, circular dished top with glass cover over a double line inlaid lower surface, raised on a turned center with stepped convex base. 24" diameter, 6"H. English, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: Some screws replaced, minor scratching and irregular fading to edges. A couple of pieces of glazing have come loose under the glass. [See more photos →]

George III country oak Chippendale dressing table or side table. Molded retangular top, dovetailed drawer with an inner corner well, shaped skirt, and marlborough legs. Deal/pine secondary. Old pulls possibly original. 29 1/2" H x 17" D x 29 3/8" W. English, Late 18th/Early 19th century. Condition: Old, possibly original surface. Age splits to sides, some of underside dust panels possibly replaced. [See more photos →]

Victorian silverplated hot water urn, circa 1860, the lid with nymph-like finial and incised floral designs, the opening with bead decoration and the ovoid 2-handled body and base with applied classical motif discs, framed by beads and decorated with incised floral and ribbon designs. Unmarked. 18-1/4" H x 13" W x 11-1/4" overall depth. Condition: Overall very good condition with one minor dent on top of each handle. Possibly replated. [See more photos →]

Large oil on canvas depicting a landscape with cows drinking from a stream. Unsigned but believed to be by Timur Akhriev (b. 1983, Russia/Tennessee). Housed in a gilt wooden frame. Sight – 35 1/8" H x 23 1/4" W. Framed – 45" H x 33" W. 20th century. Biography: Timur Akhriev is a Russian born artist who currently works and resides in Tennessee. He immigrated to Chattanooga, Tennessee to live with his father, Daud Akhriev, a well known Russian-trained artist who graduated from the famed Repin Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia. In Chattanooga, Timur graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fine Arts program. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition with some slight abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

First pair: Large pair of Staffordshire lion figures in recumbent poses with glass eyes and some gilt lustre highlights. 10" H x 13" W x 6" D. English, circa 1900. Second pair: Large pair of Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dog figures with green luster decoration. 12"H x 10" W x 4"D. English, late 19th century. Condition: First pair: Some wear to gilt lustre highlights. Left lion has two old 3/4" chips to base (left side and underside) and a 1/4" chip to lower front edge (under rear paw). Right lion has very small glaze flake to nose. Second pair: Overall crazing. Some glaze chips to nose, wear to blue eyes on left dog. Some light staining to backs, small firing crack to lower edge on left dog. [See more photos →]

Martha Gunn Staffordshire earthenware Toby Jug, attributed to Ralph Wood, 10"H. English, circa 1820. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Scattered abrasions to hat and bust area, nose and cheek, crazing. [See more photos →]

Two Native American Cherokee rivercane carrying baskets including one with alternating bands of walnut dyed cane and fixed wooden handle ( 13" H x 10" W x 10" D) and the other with alternating bands of blood root and walnut dyed cane and fixed wooden handle (13" H x 11" W x 9" D). Both first half 20th century. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: 1st basket overall very good condition with one break to the rim. 2nd basket with some breaks to rim and on sides near handle. [See more photos →]

Civil War era ambrotype of two Goss (or Gross) brothers from Union 6th Minnesota regiment, in leather tooled case, c. 1860, 3-5/8" H x 3-1/8" W x 1/2" D. Condition: Oxidation ring around perimeter of image. Wear to case and binding. [See more photos →]

Mercury vase with cut glass floral pattern similar to Bridgeton Rose pattern in addition to flower stems and butterflies, amber tear drop flow on four sides. Possibly Fry. 9 3/4" H. Provenance – estate of George M. Link, Vonore, TN, a descendant of Charles D. Link, glassmaker who worked with Victor Durand's glass shop in Vineland, NJ. Condition: Overall very good condition [See more photos →]

American coin silver soup or punch ladle, French Thread pattern, retailer mark for Poetz & Co., Mobile, Alabama, monogram SCW. 12"L, 7.995 oz troy. Circa 1850. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Very good condition with scattered scratches. [See more photos →]

Bisque socket head doll, head marked S.H. 1039 DEP 6 (Simon & Halbig) along with illegible red printed stamp, with brown stationary eyes and eyelashes, slightly open mouth, blonde wig. Composition body with jointed arms and straight "walking" legs", holes in chest to emit sound from voice box. Likely original cotton dress with lace trim, stockings and red leather shoes. 21"H. Germany, circa 1910. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: Voice and walking functions not tested or guaranteed. Lacking key. Bead necklace is not original. Wear to wig and eyelashes, dress is discolored and fragile with several small holes, torn shoes. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 13 Waterford crystal items including 3 vases, 2 decanters, 1 fruit bowl on pedestal, 1 lidded candy jar, 1 champagne chiller, 2 Fairy light holders, and 3 dessert compotes, 3-1/2" to 10-3/4" H. Condition: All in excellent condition except for chip on base of square stopper. Some with surface dirt. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain lidded vases having pink, yellow and green enameled dragon and magic fungus decoration to the bodies and wave decoration to the base. Red six character Kuang Hsu mark to base. Additionally stamped "China". 5 3/4" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight wear to enameled decoration. [See more photos →]

1st item: Ivory musical wind instrument (recorder), with wood insert near mouthpiece. Very small lightly scratched number 200 and swastika symbol on midsection. 18-3/4"L. 2nd item: Silk parasol with ivory handle and tip, the handle carved in a tassel and heart motif. 24"L. 3rd through 5th items: 3 ivory candlesticks (likely repurposed from another object, possibly a telescope), all carved with dragon and floral decorations and mounted to round ebonized wood bases. 7-1/2" to 10-3/4". All probably Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: 1st item: full repaired crack encircling end of middle section (near double holes at foot joint), some light staining. 2nd item: disintegration to silk, overall staining, 2" hairline to handle. 3rd – 5th items: all candlesticks with scattered cracks, chips and losses to ivory. [See more photos →]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) typewritten personal letter, likely secretarial signed, on private letterhead, dated October 17, 1928. Letter is written to George A. Essex of Chelsea, Oklahoma and contains references to Roosevelt's political philosophy and New York Governor Al Smith; penned prior to Roosevelt's election as the 32nd President of the United States. 10-1/2" x 7-1/4". The letter encourages Mr. Essex to support Governor Smith in his candidacy for president in opposition of Herbert Hoover. Condition: Light toning, small area of loss at upper left corner, spot of foxing on back, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Mark Catesby (1682-1749), two hand colored engravings on laid paper, from "Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands," likely from the 1777 (2nd) edition. Both framed in later giltwood molded frames with velvet liners, unmatted. 1st print: Turdus (Pudding-Wife) and Alburnus (Carolina Whiting), Plate size 9-5/8" x 13-1/2", sight 13-1/2" x 17-1/2", framed 16" x 20". 2nd print: Unicornis (Bahama Unicorn Fish), plate size 10-1/4 x 14-3/4", sight 13-1/4" x 17-3/4", framed 16" x 20". Condition: Moderate foxing and toning. [See more photos →]

Two mid-19th century English tea caddies. 1st item: Mahogany and satinwod tea caddy with tear drop ivory escutcheon, three interior compartments of two lidded boxes flanking one central glass bowl for mixing tea. 5-1/4" H x 10-1/4" W x 5-1/8" D. 2nd item: Tea caddy with inlaid diamond design of mixed woods with a brass escutcheon, two interior lidded compartments. 5-1/2" H x 10-1/4" W x 5-1/2" D. (2 items) Condition: 1st item: Minor surface scratches and two small cracks on lid. 2nd item: Loss of veneer on left front corner and minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Six English lusterware pitchers with the pink or silver luster with various designs including one Sutherland pitcher. 4-1/2" to 7-3/4" H. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Scattered loss of enamel and surface scratches. Imagery worn on Sutherland pitcher and hairline crack on larger silver luster pitcher. [See more photos →]

An unused August 23, 1966 Beatles Shea Stadium concert ticket, 44R9, together with a signed certificate of authenticity from the concert promoter Sid Bernstein. Ticket and certificate mounted together on blue card stock. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Late 19th and early 20th century Chinese Export blue and white Canton porcelain including 6 large platters, 3 smaller platters all of canted corner or oval shape plus 1 small leaf shaped dish. 14-1/2" x 12" to 7" x 5". Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Three with large cracks repaired. Several with edge chips. [See more photos →]

Gaston Anglade (French, 1854-1919), oil on canvas, "Valle de la Creuse", landscape with figure herding sheep in valley with lake, buildings and mountains in background. signed and dated lower left. Partially illegible label en verso "68c". Dark stained frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 18-1/2" H x 24-3/4" W, Frame: 27" H x 33-1/2" W. Dated 1903. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: Canvas loose in frame. 9 scattered small holes/tears. [See more photos →]

Calumet Baking Powder Sessions advertising wall clock, oak case and glass front with reverse painted stenciling. White clock face with Roman numerals. 16.5” W x 38.25” H x 4 7/8” D. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with light wear to areas of stenciling. Some darkening around keyhole. [See more photos →]

Large Bradley's Super Phosphate Mastodon Giganteus fertilizer advertising on cloth from Boston, Massachusetts. Framed under glass. 42" x 32 1/2" framed. 19th Century. Lot also contains a Bradley Super Phosphate advertising pamplet from Springfield, Maine. Condition: Toning, some light stains, and sagging of advertising cloth. [See more photos →]

Mahogany Chippendale mirror with pierced crest centered by a carved gilt eagle and gilt molded rabbet edge. Old illegible paper label and handwriting on back. 37" H x 19-3/4" W. Late 18th century/Early 19th century. Probably English. Condition: Left and right upper carving probably replaced. Mirror possibly replaced. Reinforcement added. Some breaks in veneer. [See more photos →]

Three American Classical Tabernacle mirrors. Includes one mahogany framed mirror with carved half columns and acorn finials beneath a molded top cornice (32-1/2" H x 19-1/8" W); one mahogany mirror with reverse painted tablet depicting landscape with house and raised carving under the molded cornice (33" H x 17" W, break to upper left of mirror); and one mirror with gilded frame and eglomise landscape painted tablet, ball drops under cornice and carved raised patera and flowers under the cornice (31" H x 16-1/4" W);and All 2nd quarter 19th century. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: All with overall general wear, one with break to upper panel (see description). [See more photos →]

Three Native American Cherokee rivercane baskets including small waste basket form with walnut dyes 11 1/4" H), one small tray form with walnut dyes 3 1/2" H x 7" W) and one wastebasket form with walnut dyes by Carol Welch with original tag (10" H). All mid- 20th century. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: All three overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Late 18th/Early 19th century South Carolina document archive relating to the Trezevant and Farquhar families of South Carolina. Item 1 – the 1814 will of John Farquhar, executed 1814. Farquhar died in 1826. Recipients include John Fraser and others associated with the East India company, Bengal. John Farquhar was involved in the production of gunpowder and became the sole agent to the Government. Item 2 -John Farquhar General Details of Facts for information of counsel for execution of will in 1826. Item 3 – Table of Events Documents, Trezevant vs. Mortimer. Document with a timeline of events covering 1769 to 1789. Begins with Robert Farquhar coming to America in 1769, gift of slaves to Mrs. Farquhar in 1771, British Parliament approves confiscation of American property in 1775, 4th July 1776 – Congress declared the Independence of the American Colonies at Philadelphia, W. Farquhar obtains certificate of his having taken the oath of allegiance in 1784 and was killed on a voyage to Savannah aboard the Vepel, Peter Farquhar marries W. Trezevant in 1789. Item 4 – Peter Trezevant deposition – married Elizabeth W. Farquhar in September 1789. Discusses Captain Farquhar’s claims on the State of Georgia. Item 5 – 1838 account from South Carolina Charleston titled, “The State of Georgia to the Estate of Robert Farquhar” listing mostly textile items (cloth, sewing silk). Item 6 – Charleston September 12th 1825 letter from James McElhenny in Charleston to John Berkley in Paris, France. McElhenny discusses the poor cotton crop, the death of their friend Adamson, death of Charles Cotesworth Pickney, and other domestic matters. Item 7 – Invitation to Captain Parson from General Washington (possibly Captain William Parsons of Third Continental Light Dragoons, Virginia). Invitation to Captain Parsons from General Washington. Possibly Captain William Parsons (?) He enlisted in the Revolutionary Army on the 6th day of February, 1777, in the 3rd Regiment, Light Dragoons, Continental troops; he was commissioned Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1777; then commissioned Captain, after the battle of Eutaw, South Carolina, by order of the War Department, and served under this commission for the balance of the war. In recognition of his services he was allotted three hundred acres of land and six hundred dollars. Condition: Overall good condition with all documents legible. The 1826 McElhenny letter has tears and small holes, general light grime and folds on all documents. [See more photos →]

Pair of opalescent striated glass lustres, possibly by Fry, in pale yellow color, the scalloped bowls with eight clear glass faceted prisms and decorated with blue and gilt flowers, all on a molded vase with round base. 13-1/2″ H x 6-1/2″ diameter. Condition: In very good condition except for some loss of gilding along top and one minor chip on edge of scallop. [See more photos →]

Group of miscellaneous sterling silver flatware including Tiffany serving spoon and serving fork in the "Flemish" pattern with gilt bowls, (9-7/8" L, monogrammed); set of 12 Whiting Co. sterling silver bouillion spoons with gilt bowls, 5-1/8" L; set of 5 Gorham (old Gorham marks, "lion, anchor, G") demitasse sterling spoons, 4" L. (18.12 oz troy) Group also includes set of 6 Rogers Brothers silver metal seafood forks, likely silverplated. 25 pieces total. Condition: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches due to age. [See more photos →]

Olivia Munroe (20th century), contemporary mixed media painting, study in geometrics, signed lower right. Float mounted in simple gilt frame. 40" x 22" sheet, 47" x 29" framed. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

2 Meissen porcelain figurines. 1st item: figural group depicting a cherub or putto making tea or hot chocolate. Blue underglaze crossed sword marks and impressed marks 697 111, 3-7/8"H. 2nd item: figure of a boy or young man playing the flute. Pale blue crossed sword mark with dot. 4-1/2"H. Both German, 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: 1st item: excellent condition. 2nd item: 1/4" firing flaw to back of shoulder. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee Sheraton cherry banquet end. Highly figured cherry surface with ring turned and tapered legs. 28 3/4" H x 44 1/8" W x 19 1/8" D. Circa 1830. Condition: Older refinish with some fading. Old repair to upper left front leg with minor chipping and abrasions to skirt in the same area, and minor chipping to apron. Newer screws under top. [See more photos →]

Lot of assorted Southwestern jewelry, 9 items. 1st item: Leather hat band studded with early silver Buffalo and Indian head coins and decorative silver plated buckle, 27"L. 2nd item: Necklace (24"L) and matching earrings(1-1/2") comprised of graduated engraved silver beads. 3rd item: Necklace comprised of graduated disc form Turquoise beads with engraved silver spacers, 24"L; 4th item: 8 engraved heart shaped silver button covers (unmarked). 5th through 9th items: 5 pairs of silver earrings for pierced ears, some Hopi, all but one pair marked sterling. 7.35 oz troy weighable silver. Condition: Hat band: some wear to coins and light wear/staining to leather. All other items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lalique frosted crystal vase in the "Martinets" pattern. Signed "Lalique France" on the base. 9 5/8" H x 6 1/4" dia. 20th century. Condition: Very slight ding to rim and to side. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

U.S. Cavalry N. Starr saber & scabbard, Starr contract of 1818. Ricasso marked "US LS N.STARR" (Nathan Starr, Middletown, CT). Iron backstrap/ pommel, reverse P hilt, wooden grip. 32" blade, 38" total length with scabbard. Condition: Blade with older patina and scattered pitting and oxidation, leather washer missing, original leather grip missing, metal scabbard with oxidated surface, minor pitting, carrying mounts have been resoldered, lower ring missing. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Plains Indian items including an Indian War club, beaded knife sheath, and beaded fetish. 1st item – Plains Indian war club with catlinite hardstone double pointed head, wooden shaft wrapped with leather and stitched with sinew, horse hair wrapped at the end of the shaft. 20 1/2″ length. Late 19th century. 2nd item – Plains Indian beaded leather knife sheath, possibly Sioux, leather beaded fringe. 7 1/8″ length. Late 19th century. 3rd item – Beaded Indian umbilical fetish with beaded and leather fringe. 4″ length (not including fringe). Late 19th century. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – some horse hair detached from club. 2nd item – knife sheath with loose leather fringe. 3rd item – overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

19th century French papier mache figural wig stand having the original paint decoration. The base marked " Brevete S.G.D.G.". Fitted with an early lace and felt bonnett. 15" H. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Some wear/losses to paint. Overall grime. [See more photos →]

Paper mache black doll with kid-leather covered head and body, wearing a silk Moorish-style costume with braided metallic trim and beaded necklace. Painted facial features and body. No markings found. 22"L. Possibly American, circa 1900. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: Scattered abrasions to leather face and body, scattered small holes and stains to dress. [See more photos →]

Tadashi Nakayama woodblock of horse titled "Blue in the East", numbered 49/80, pencil signed and dated, '63, lower left margin. Old Yoseido Gallery label en verso. Sight: 24" H x 15-1/4" W; Wooden frame with exterior linen matte: 28-1/4" H x 19-1/4" W. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight creases in paper that appear to be original. Not removed from frame. Linen matte stained and frame with some paint loss. [See more photos →]

177 Chinese gauffrage ( gonghua ) woodblock prints, believed to be from the 1952 Rongbaozhai / Zheng Zhenduo facsimile of Shizhu zhai jian pu (Ten Bamboo Studio Letter Paper), an important 17th century publication of decorated letter papers by late Ming dynasty seal carver Hu Zhengyan (1584-1674). (Note: a complete version of this 1952 publication can be found in the collection of the British Museum). Ink and color on laid paper, many with hand colored and/or blind-stamped embossed design accents, with printed marks at upper right side of all images. All are loose, 2 are also matted. Subjects include Chinese porcelain, furniture and screens, scholar's items, harmony symbols, landscapes, buildings, and flowering prunus designs. Each approximately 10"H x 6/3/4"W. Condition: All with cut margins, probably taken from a book. Two prints have a couple of light margin stains, the rest in otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Irish miniature watercolor and ink on paper depicting a view of Douglas Harbor (Capital) on the Isle of Man. Signed below the image "Douglas, Isle of Man, EPN". Eglomisé matte. Housed in a gilt wood frame with a Cornelius Callaghan framing label en verso reading "Cornelius Callaghan Carver & Gilder Looking Glass & Picture Frame Manufacturer 23 Clare St. DUBLIN Bronze Figures Gold Borders for Rooms & c. & c.". Sight – 3 3/4" H x 5 7/8" W. Framed – 8" H x 10 1/8" W. 19th century. Condition: Overall toning to image. Flaking of eglomise painted matt border. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three Chinese carved jade items including one disc with carved dog and magic fungus decoration (2-1/4" dia.), one rectangular plaque with carved dragon decoration (2-1/4" H x 1-3/4" W) and one oval pierced carved pendant with floral and magic fungus decoration (2" x 1-1/2" W). All 20th century, Condition: Rectangular plaque with some chipping. Others very good condition. [See more photos →]

8 Antique sewing notions. Includes a fine burlwood brass bound miniature barrel or keg with top which lifts to reveal a spool holder, 4-1/4"H; a gilt metal pincushion in the form of a horse drawn carraige with hinged top and figural rider (minor wear to gilt), 3"H x 6"L; a Tunbridgeware pincushion with inlaid wood base and top which slides to reveal storage underneath, 1"H x 3" W x 1-1/2" D; an abalone shell form needlecase with metal mounts; a pink leather miniature sewing kit or necessaire with brass filigree mounts in the form of a traveling trunk labeled Strassburg containing thimble, thread and needle (fittings loose); a gilt-tooled leather necessaire labeled "Ladies Companion" with 2 bone handled tools, thimble, and some needles (some contents missing, wear to exterior); a heart shaped silk World War I era "sweetheart" pincushion with patches for the Royal Army Service Corps, "Forget Me Not" and "Think of Me" mottoes, beaded and metallic decoration (light staining/fading and some losses to trim), 7" x 6"; and a square red pincushion with crystal beaded decoration (scattered losses), 6-1/2" square. All late 19th to early 20th century, mostly English. Condition: All items in good condition with minor wear and signs of use except where noted. [See more photos →]

Group of sterling silver bar or beverage items including 4 cordials by Stieff (#0802) 4-3/4" H; 2 individual cordials; pair shot glasses and 1 tea strainer all by various makers. 1" to 4-1/2" H. 20th century, 19.945 total oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Steiff cordials not monogrammed. All other items with monograms. Some dents in 2 individual cordials. [See more photos →]

Lot of 4 items of Mexican and Navajo Silver jewelry, all signed. 1st item: Signed Victoria sterling necklace, designed by Ana Nunez de Brillanti, Taxco, Mexico. Pierced oval silver beads alternating with double round beads. Choker length, 14"L. Note: Brilanti was befriended and supported by William Spratling and Margot de Taxco (who showed her techniques to improve the quality of her work), and she is said to have destroyed any piece that did not meet her high standards. 2nd item: Pierced linear style silver bracelet marked Mexico TR-156 Sterling, for small wrist, 2/3" x 2-1/2". 3rd item: Signed Douglas Etsitty Sterling cuff bracelet, 1" x 2-1/2". 4th item: Signed Don Lucas sterling earrings inset with green turquoise and onyx. Total weighable silver: 6.14 oz troy. Condition: Light surface scratches, overall very good to excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Native American axes, club stone, and arrow points. 1st grouping – Two stone ax heads, one appears to be granite. 5 1/2" and 4 1/2" length. 2nd grouping – Circular ax or club head. 3" diameter. 3rd – Approximately 58 arrow points, mostly flint. Lengths ranging 3 1/8" to 1/2". Provenance: Descendants of estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: Expected wear for age with some of the points having tips broken. [See more photos →]

Two sterling card holders. 1st item: Calendar Rack or card holder with floral repousse frame, marks for George Sheibler (Schiebler, Scheibler, Shiebler) Sterling 6278 on underside. 3-3/4"H x 2"W. 2nd item: Elaborate figural Art Nouveau calling card case with mask, scroll, and cartouche border and central front panel depicting a swooning nude and a bird flying into the sunset (possibly Leda and the Swan). Marked Sterling 3, possible maker's mark is illegible. 3-1/2" x 2-3/4". 5.175 oz troy combined weight. Both American, circa 1910. Condition: Both have been polished and still exhibit persistent tarnish. Calendar rack lacks original cards. [See more photos →]

Five (5) War era bayonets including Civil War. Includes: M1886 French Lebel bayonet marked 3599 – 25" length, British socket bayonet with leather scabbard – marked 40 with a British Crown over the number and separate markings "WD" with upside down triangle – similar to M1895 bayonet – length including scabbard 25 1/2", European bayonet marked E.R. 4250 and 1237 – 22 3/4" length, 19th century bayonet – possibly Civil War period – 17 3/8" length, 19th century bayonet – possibly Civil War period – 18" length. Condition: French Lebel bayonet in very good condition, British socket bayonet with scabbard in very good condition, E.R. 4250 marked bayonet with some light oxidized areas on blade, both 19th century Civil War era bayonets in excavated condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Plains Indian pouches and child moccasins. 1st item – Beaded retangular pouch with arrow border and interior geometric designs on both sides, beaded bottom fringe, beaded carrying strap. 10 1/4" length from top of strap to bottom of fringe, 4 1/8" width. Early 20th century. 2nd item – Beaded circular purse consisting of circular bulls eye patterns on both sides (possibly for a pocket watch), leather ties. 3 1/2" length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item – Beaded Plains Indian child moccasins with blue, red, and white geometric designs. 6 1/2" length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance – Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – Overall excellent condition. 2nd item – Overall excellent condition. 3rd item – leather is rigid/dried out. All beads appear intact. [See more photos →]

Folky nautical diorama, large wooden shadowbox frame enclosing a fully masted wooden model ship and two smaller ships atop a textured rocky shore. A painted harbor scene, including a lighthouse, forms the background. One painted flag reads "S. Anja". 26-1/4" x 34". Early 20th century. Condition: Wear to gilt surround, a few "ropes" have come loose, light grime. [See more photos →]

Five (5) miniature Kentucky whiskey jugs from Owensboro and Paducah KY. 1st item – Light glazed miniature whiskey jug with blue stencil, "J. W. M. Field & Sons Wholesale Liquors Owensboro, KY." Condition – Overall very good condition with shallow nick to the rim. 3 1/8" height. 2nd item – Owensboro, KY white glazed miniature whiskey jug with blue stencil, "Old Rye Jug" with the stencil depiction of a jug. Condition – Excellent condition. 3" height. 3rd item – Owensboro, KY white glazed miniature whiskey jug with blue stencil, "Old Rye Jug" with the stencil depiction of a jug. Condition – Excellent condition. 2-5/8" height. 4th item – Paducah, KY miniature whiskey jug, albany slip top and lighter body with blue stencil, "E. B. & Co. Handmade Paducah Club Kentucky Finest Whiskey". Condition – light chips to one side of handle. 3-1/4" height. 5th item – Paducah, KY miniature whiskey jug with white glazed body and blue stencil, "D. & W. Pride Rye" (Dreyfuss & Weil distillery, Paducah, KY). Condition – light hairline around handle. 3" height. Condition: See Description [See more photos →]

Sheraton walnut one drawer table or stand with solid birds eye maple drawer front. Dovetailed drawer, legs with multiple turnings ending in tapered spikes. Walnut and birds eye maple primary, poplar secondary. 28" H x 17 1/4" W x 19" D. Circa 1825. Probably Mid Atlantic. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor stains to left side and top. Older but not original surface. [See more photos →]

Twelve (12) colored cut crystal wine goblets including three (3) red, three (3) amethyst, three (3) green, and three (3) blue. 8-1/8" H. Condition: All excellent condition. [See more photos →]

3 Chinese underglaze blue ceramic items. 1st item: Chinese Cizhou type bowl, possibly Ming Dynasty. Original bill of sale included. 2" H x 8 1/2" dia. 2nd item: Chinese undeglaze blue ovoid jarlet, Ming Dynasty. 4" H. 3rd item: Chinese underglaze blue jarlet and cover, Ming Dynasty. Original bill of sale included. 5 3/4" H. Condition: 1st item: Overall very good. Some exfoliation to glaze. 2nd item: Overall very good. 3rd item: Some slight loss to glaze, some loss in the making. [See more photos →]

22 pieces of assorted flatware including Hanau silver, and 6 Mexican salt cellars. Tripod salt cellars feature lobed bodies engraved with various Southwestern symbols, flowers, and figures, and are marked Maciel Hecho en Mexico 900/1000 (8.32 oz troy combined weight). Flatware includes: Silverplated asparagus serving tongs with pierced blades, marks for William Hutton & Sons EP; unmarked fish serving knife and fork set (2 pcs) with engraved pierced blades and tines; 1 sterling handled shoe horn; 1 silverplated pastry server with decorative tassel pierced blade and handle marked Germany; 1 silver on copper serving spoon with figural handle depicting a man in 18th century garb, spurious English hallmarks on back of spoon, likely Hanau, attrib. George Roth; Hanau silver serving fork and spoon (2 pc set) with twisted shafts and plaque handles depicting mythological figures and masks, marks for J.D. Schleissner & Sohne (12"L, 6.24 oz troy); 2 teaspoons with fiddle handles, one Russian with assay mark for Kapiton Sidirov, 1846, the other with Austrian assay mark for 1848 (combined weight 1.57 oz troy); 1 Frank Smith Oak Pattern citrus spoon (.65 oz troy); 9 demitasse/salt spoons with pierced figural llama handles, marked Industria Peruana 925 (Salt shovel marked Peru 925; 2.36 oz troy combined weight) and 1 Dutch souvenir spoon with Delft tile inset handle. Also included is 1 pewter figural Bacchus corkscrew marked C.V.H. 8.32 oz troy. Condition: Some pieces exhibit persistent tarnish. small dents, minor wear. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Snow White and Bambi collectibles.1st item: A Walt Disney limited edition celluloid from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting Snow White and animals entering the dwarf's cottage, edition number HC1/25. This hand-painted cel set-up is based on the original artwork from this feature film, applied to a recreated printed pan background, with a Walt Disney Company certificate of authenticity on the reverse, matted and framed. Sight: 9-1/4" H x 30-1/2"W. Frame: 19-1/8" H x 40-1/8" W. 2nd item: Print of Bambi with Thumper and Flower, pencil signed and numbered by original artist, Bill Justice, #1/100. Sheet size: 18" x 20". Condition: 1st item: Image in excellent condiiton. Frame with minor knicks. 2nd item: Image in excelent condiiton. Minor bends in both upper corners of sheet. [See more photos →]

Large Navajo Ganado rug in colors of red, white and black, 84-1/2 " x 53". Second quarter 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with scattered stains. Rod pocket sewn on one side. [See more photos →]

Group of copper luster ceramics from the Cumbow China Decorating Company of Abingdon, VA, of various styles and colors including 1 teapot, creamer and covered sugar all marked "Eggshell Nautilus"; 5 vases; 1 ewer; 6 pitchers of various sizes; 1 mug; 1 cup; 1 cup with saucer. 1-3/4" – 7" H. 19 items total. Condition: 1 vase, 1 cup, 1 saucer and ewer repaired. [See more photos →]

Eight pieces silver flatware and a Tiffany bronze desk pen tray in the Venetian pattern, impressed mark Tiffany Studios New York 1642, 10"L. Flatware includes a large coin silver soup ladle with twisted handle and Classical revival style engraved end, monogrammed, with impressed mark Duhme (working Cincinnati, Ohio, mid 19th century), 11"L; a Westmoreland sterling dinner fork and knife; 1 Reed and Barton sterling butter spreader; 1 S. Kirk & Son sterling infant feeding spoon monogrammed "David"; 1 SSMC sterling tablespoon with pierced handle; and 2 figural silverplated demitasse spoons marked Italy. Total weighable silver: 9.995 oz troy. Condition: Pen tray in good condition with wear/oxidation to underside and couple of small spots of oxidation on front surface. All other items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export lacquer jewelry or spice cabinet, the exterior painted with gilt floral, auspicious symbols and landscape court scenes, with two hinged doors opening to reveal five interior floral decorated drawers, all resting on gilt painted bracket feet. 13 5/8" H x 12 1/4" W x 7" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Slight wear and losses to feet and edges. Some cracklure to lacquer surface, especially to back. [See more photos →]

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919) etching, profile of Berthe Morisot. Signed in the plate. Housed in a later silvered wood frame. Image measures 4-1/4" H x 3-3/4" W or 107.95 mm x 94.996 mm. Sight: 5-1/8" H x 4-3/8" W. Framed: 12-7/8" H x 11-3/8" W. Note: Berthe Morisot was a contemporary of Renoir and a successful Impressionist painter in her own right. She and her sister Edma studied under Camille Corot. Condition: Overall toning to etching. Some abrasions to frame. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

A Collector’s History of English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, English Earthenware Figures by Pat Halfpenny, Chinese Armorial Porcelain by David Sanctuary Howard, The Book of Old Silver English American Foreign by Seymour B. Wyler, Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by Dorothy T. Rainwater, The Art of Hungarian Porcelain by Gyozo Sikota (Herend), Oriental Rugs by the Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques, Porcelain by the Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques, Historic Gold Coins of the World by Burton Hobson, The Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Pottery by David Battie and Michael Turner, Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks by Geoffrey A. Godden, FRSA, Staffordshire Pottery: The Tribal Art of England by Anthony Oliver, Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs by Charles W. Jacobsen, Oriental Rugs: An Updated Guide by Charles W. Jacobsen, Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide by Charles W. Jacobsen, American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Joseph Downs, Meissen Porcelain by Otto Walcha, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875: Book One by A. &N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875: Book Two by A. &N. Harding, Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era including the Definitive Catalogue by P. D. Gordon Pugh, and Oriental Ceramic Art by S. W. Bushell. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Used with moderate wear. [See more photos →]

Assorted group of sterling silver table items including two Portugal (925) hinged pill boxes, one S. Kirk & Son Repousse toothpick holder, one Gorham (Lion, Anchor, G hallmarks) pierced nut dish, one Reed & Barton Francis 1 nut dish, four small shell form dishes, one Wallace pierced bon bon spoon, two Empire weighted salt & peppers, two Frank Whiting weighted low candlesticks, one Hamilton weighted toothpick holder (engraved), 1 International weighted footed candy bowl, 5 pairs sterling individual salt & pepper shakers (most with plastic liners), one (925) hinged crab pill box. 1-5/8" to 5-1/4" H. 14.03 weighable oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition with pitting to holes of salt and pepper shakers. [See more photos →]

French blue and white decorated faience wall fountain or lavabo (cistern). Comprised of three pieces with hand painted goddess and cherubs and relief molded cartouche, mask and wheat decoration. Central decoration signed G. Hamlet. Intertwined CM mark "Depose", impressed mark R3 to underside. Approximately 30"H overall. French, circa 1880. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Some light crazing and minor wear to edges, lacking turner on spigot. [See more photos →]

Two Navajo rugs. 1st item: Navajo area rug in Twin Hills design with three dual colored blocks at each corner. Brown border, beige and cream field and red highlights. 66-1/2" x 41". Early 20th century. 2nd item: Navajo area rug in Ganado design with brown border, beige and cream field and red highlights. 65" x 43". Early 20th century. Provenance:descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item: Repair, loss and fraying on border, hole center left. 2nd item: overall good condition with scattered small stains and minor fraying on edge. [See more photos →]

Polychrome painted barber pole in red, white, and blue. Carved ball finial. Contemporary base stand. Height 52 3/4" with stand. Late 19th century. Condition: Age separation runs length of pole, expected wear and abrasions to paint for age, especially on ball finial. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Southern paint swirled decorated pottery jars. 1st item – Large stoneware pottery jar having a multi-color swirl glaze and twin handles. 19" H. 2nd item – Two stoneware pottery jugs including one with a swirled multi-color glaze (11" H) and the other with a orange and black swirled glaze (10 1/4" H). Circa 1930's. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: 1st item – Overall very good condition with some shallow chips to base. 2nd item: Multi-color example overall very good condition. Orange and black color jug has chipping to rim. [See more photos →]

18k yellow gold ring in the form of two leopard heads with diamond collars and highlighted with emeralds. Ring size: 6-3/4, weight: 7.5 grams. Condition: Small chip on one emerald. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two Chinese snuff bottles, including one carved cinnabar bottle with landscape decoration to both sides, and signed on the base (2 3/4" H) and one ivory bottle with incised floral and bird decoration, signed with calligrapy and red seals (2 7/8" H). Both 20th century. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: Both overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

John Quincy Adams land grant signed as sixth President of the United States, dated July 20, 1825, granting 150 acres of land in the Wooster district of Ohio to Samuel Dunkin. Partially printed on vellum and hand signed by Adams, countersigned by General land office commissioner George Graham. 9-1/2" x 15-1/4". Condition: Red seal present but faded; overall toning, top edge uneven. Center stain, 1/4" diameter loss on the word "Whom"; Adams' signature exhibits slight partial fading. [See more photos →]

Ted Burnett (American,TN, 1908-1992) abstract watercolor titled "Two Figures", signed lower right. Unframed. Sight: 13-3/4" H x16" W. Matte: 20" H x 22-3/8" W. Biography (Courtesy Village Fine Art): Ted Burnett was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and studied at the Chicago Art Institute and Eliot O'Hara Watercolor School in Maine. Ted's many awards included the Hallmark International Award, Nashville Arts Festival Purchase Prize, Art Association of New Orleans Watercolor Prize, Tennessee Valley Art Association Reynolds Metal Award, the Birmingham Art Association Jury Exhibition Award, and the Dixie Museum Purchase Prize. He was included in numerous museum and gallery exhibits nationwide. Provenance: Estate of Ted Burnett, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 3 Navajo turquoise bolos (1 with impressed "eagle" maker's mark); 1 Navajo petrified wood bolo (with impressed "OC" maker's mark); and 3 Zuni bolos, one hand-signed (3" to 1-3/4" H). Length of straps: 18-7/8" to 22-3/8" L, 7 bolos total. Also included is 1 Navajo large belt buckle (3" x 3-1/2") on black leather belt. Condition: All in good condition except one stone missing from one Zuni bolo. [See more photos →]

North Carolina or South Carolina Piedmont alkaline glaze stoneware pottery jar with applied handles and an incised "4" near the terminus of one handle. 13 3/4". Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Scattered chips to rim. Firing imperfections to body. [See more photos →]

Two Georgia alkaline drip glazed stoneware pottery jars including one with incised lines around the shoulder (11" H) and the other with two applied handles (8 1/4" H). Georgia, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Two handled jar with chip to rim. Other jar very good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of 7 coin silver spoons, Athens, Tennessee. Includes 2 fiddle pattern teaspoons marked "Sehorn" in rectangle with additional eagle marks (attributed to William Sehorn of Athens, 1842-d. 1876), and 1 fiddle pattern teaspoon marked Sehorn with sunburst or paterae marks (attributed to William Sehorn or his brother George Sehorn, working 1825-1840 in Athens/McMinn County), 5-3/4" to 6-3/8" L. Also included are 4 tablespoons with fiddle swell handles and worn, illegible makers' marks with the word "Athens" in rectangles, having faint script "G" monograms, 8-3/4" L. Combined weight 7.12 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Note: See "Tennessee Silversmiths" by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr. for a discussion of the Sehorn family silversmiths, including Bill Selden's contribution to research on the marks. Condition: Minor bends and minor dents in some bowls of spoons. Wear to ends of bowls. One bend in handle of one Sehorn teaspoon. [See more photos →]

19th century oil on board depicting a fisherman and his family cooking by the shore, with their boat and sea in the background. Unsigned; frame fitted with brass plate reading "N. Cooper". Housed in a carved gilt and gesso frame. Sight – 12" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed – 18 3/4" H x 22 3/8" W. Condition: Separation to frame joint and slight losses lower left. Upper right corner of board damaged. Rubbing to edge of board, lower left. [See more photos →]

Bartholomay Brewing Company of Rochester, New York advertising lithograph, featuring a young woman dressed in Grecian gown, holding wheat and laurel branches and sitting on winged chariot wheel. Sight: 38-1/2" H x 28-1/2" W, gilt painted frame: 42" H x 32" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Some foxing, watermarks and overall toning to paper. [See more photos →]

1st item: Jim Harrison signed Zuni sterling wind walker bracelet, turquoise, coral and lapis on a textured silver background, signed "H JIM Sterling", 1-1/2" x 3". 2nd item: Unmarked bolo tie with mosaic stones in pierced silver oval frame, 1-1/4" L, tie is 18-1/2"L. 3rd item: Unmarked vintage Zuni child's bracelet with inlaid stones including turquoise, mother of pearl, and jet or onyx, 1/3" x 2". Native American, 20th century. Condition: Minor light abrasions to stones in bracelets at outer edges, generally very good condition. [See more photos →]

Louis E. Jones (1878 – 1958, American/Tennessee) etching titled “A Mountain Barn” depicting a rustic barn in a mountainous setting. Titled in pencil lower left margin and pencil signed “Louis E. Jones” lower right. Sight – 6 7/8″ H x 7 7/8″ W. Matted – 11″ H x 14″ W. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three carved Japanese ivory netsukes. 1st item: Carved and ink stained netsuke of clam shell and sea creatures including octopus, crab, fish and turtle, signed on base, 1" H x 3" W x 1-3/4" D. 2nd item: Carved and stained netsuke of octopus in sea shell, unsigned, 1-1/2" dia. 3rd item: Carved and stained netsuke of snail resting on bamboo, signed on end, 1-1/8" L. Items late 19th/early 20th century. Note: this lot contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United States. Please refer to our terms and conditions, clause 10. Condition: 1st item: Tight age separations on underside. 2nd item: Wear on edge and octopus due to age. 3rd item: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

3 Large German Dolls. 1st item: C.M. Bergmann doll with brunette wig and green/gold organza dress and straw hat, head with impressed mark and 1916, composition shoulder plate with jointed leather body, blue eyes converted to stationary eyes. Crack to hand, holes to stockings, head needs stabilizing on neck. Lacking shoes. 29"H. 2nd item: Max Handwerck doll with brown wig and rose organza dress, head with impressed mark and Germany 3, brown sleep eyes and open mouth with teeth, composition jointed body. Green leather shoes have low heels. 24"H. 3rd item: Doll with long blonde wig and red gown. Bisque head with impressed mark "9" on shoulder, leather body with bisque forearms, brown stationary eyes and open mouth with teeth, clothing disintegrating. 21"H. Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: All dolls with grime to faces and hands, clothing in fair to poor condition, see item descriptions for additional details. [See more photos →]

Chippendale style gilt carved mirror with shell design at top and floral and swag decoration, 58" H x 26-1/2" W. 20th century. Condition: One return on left side glued. [See more photos →]

Miscellaneous group of sterling and coin silver flatware including 8 Whiting tablespoons and 6 teaspoons in the Plain Tip pattern, retailed by F.D. Johnson; 6 Whiting coin silver teaspoons in the Plain Tip pattern, retailed by Nowlan & Co.; a 3-piece Whiting Violet pattern carving set with sterling silver weighted handles (8-3/8" L); 12 Dominick & Haff Queen Anne pattern dinner knives with sterling silver weighted handles; 1 coin silver teapoon marked IWG (possiby John Ward Gilman – Exeter, NH 1774 – 1823); and 1 coin silver dessert spoon marked Garner (possibly Eli Garner, working Lexington, KY 1838-1842, a departure from the known mark). Total weighable sterling: 18.07 oz troy. Total coin silver: 3.86 oz troy. 37 pcs total. Condition: Most pieces monogrammed and worn; oxidation to upper parts of carving set pieces, IWG spoon bent with dented bowl. [See more photos →]

Two sterling silver hinged rectangular boxes. One with hammered finish and retailed by Black Starr & Frost, with block monogram, 2-1/4 x 7-1/8 x 3-3/8, 10.46 oz troy. One English sterling box with wooden liner, not monogrammed, 2 x 7-1/8 x 3-5/8. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Hammered finished box with some dents. English sterling box in very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

7 New York coin silver spoons plus 2 New York silver ladles, all mid 19th century. Includes a 13" coin silver soup or punch ladle in the French Thread pattern with mark for J & W Moir, monogrammed J. P. Bell; a 13" soup or punch ladle in the French Thread with marks for William Gale & Son, sterling, monogrammed A.P.; 4 coin silver tablespoons with arm, crown and lion psuedohallmark attributed to Philo DuBois of Buffalo, monogrammed Moffatt; 2 tablespoons with marks for Wm. Pratt and Brother monogrammed H; and 1 tablespoon marked Geo A. Hoyt (Albany), monogrammed RIA. Combined coin silver weight 16.855 oz troy; sterling weight 9.8 oz troy. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Monograms; Pratt spoons have wear at ends of bowls; overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Five Staffordshire Figurals including some marked examples, all with bocage. 1st and 2nd item: Pair of Ralph Salt gardening figures, 5-1/4"H, both with impressed mark "Gardener" on front of base and "Salt" en verso, the woman with watering can, (chip to 1 bocage leaf at right and to end of watering can), the man leaning on a spade (chips to bocage and lower edge). 3rd and 4th items: pair of musician figures impressed Show Woman and Show Man on fronts of bases, 5-1/2"H, Female figure holding a round disc or tambourine (possible restoration to chest area, couple of small chips to bocage) and male figure holding trumpets (small chips to bocage, trumpet, and feather on hat). 5th item: Figure of two lovers holding hands, bocage tree in the background. 8-1/3"H (peeling to overglaze paint on back side, repair or repaint to man's leg and hand, woman's arm). English, first half 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: All pieces with minor wear and minute edge chips; see item description for further specifics. [See more photos →]

Orientalist Arabian oil on canvas depicting a river scene, with figure in boat with a mosque in the background. Unsigned. Housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 15 3/4" H x 9 5/8" W. Framed – 22 3/4" H x 17" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Blacklighting indicates Inpainting to lower left corner, upper right quadrant and tips of palm trees. Some losses and touch up to frame. [See more photos →]

Thomas R. R. Cobb's book, "An Inquiry into the Law of Negro Slavery in the United States of America, to which is prefixed, An Historical Sketch of Slavery". Volume I. Printed by T. & J. W. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia and W. Thorne Williams, Savannah, 1858. 368 total pages, 9 1/4" H x 6" W, full calf with gilt title. Condition: Overall good condition. Some internal foxing and some staining near the spine. Overall general wear to cover with some losses to edges and corners. [See more photos →]

American vernacular Federal Pembroke table with original red stained surface. Walnut primary, white pine secondary. Top with rectangular drop leaves having rounded edges, over a skirt with dovetailed drawer and brass escutcheon, scratch beading to top and bottom of drawer edge, supported on four square tapered legs, ending in brass castors. 28" H x 38" W x 30-1/8" D. Circa 1800. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Scattered surface scratches, old glued break to corner of drawer. [See more photos →]

Orientalist Arab oil on canvas depicting a Nile River landscape with figures in the foreground and pyramids in the background. Signed "E. Reich—(?illeg.)" lower left and dated "Cairo, 1913". Housed in a carved gilt frame. Sight – 12 3/4" H x 8 1/4" W. Framed – 18 3/4" H x 14" W. Condition: Blacklighting indicates inpainting to upper left area, approx 2" square. Some light overall cracklure. Losses to edge of frame with later gilt paint. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas landscape depicting a lake or canal and mausoleum-style building with white columns. Signed lower right (illegible) with additional signature en verso. Sight – 24" H x 18 " W. Framed – 30 1/4" H x 20 3/8" W. Probably Russian. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN, acquired in Russia. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of 19th century brass mounted French Old Paris porcelain lamps having fruit, floral, and gilt decoration to bodies with blue and gilt decorated tops and bases, the bodies with female mask handles. 30 3/8" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Both overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Repousse coin silver goblet decorated with beaded rim and foot ring and repousse floral garland design on bowl. The central cartouche is monogrammed "A.A. Graham". No maker's mark. 5.43 oz troy. 5-58" H. Possibly Southern, second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Overall good condition with small split at rim, few dents and base out of round. [See more photos →]

Grouping of six (6) Tennessee and Kentucky coin spoons. 1st grouping – 3 Knoxville, TN spoons (2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon) marked Hope & Miller (John William Hope and Fred Miller, working Knoxville, circa 1870). Tablespoons with monogram "MK" and teaspoon "Rogan". Lengths 8 1/4" and 5 3/4". 2nd grouping – Two Knoxville, TN silver spoons marked "Hope" (David Large Hope, working Knoxville, Tennessee, 1828-1869). Includes a tablespoon and teaspoon. Both monogrammed, "M C". Lengths 8 1/4" and 5 3/4". 3rd item – KY coin teaspoon marked "Wm Kendrick" (William Kendrick, working Louisville, KY, 1810-1880). Monogrammed "Wheat". 5 7/8" length. Total weight – 7.03 oz troy. Condition: All in very good to excellent condition with some wear to the marks. [See more photos →]

Two Regency English inlaid boxes. 1st item: Regency burlwood lap desk with inlaid mother of pearl lap marquetry, the interior having green leather faced work surface, paper compartment, one glass inkwell, pen compartment and two other compartments plus key, 5" H x 13" W x 9" D. 2nd item: Regency mahogany dresser box with shaped top, brass shield plate and brass escutcheon. Interior has blue silk padded lid. 2" H x 14" W x 10-1/4" D. Condition: Both boxes in very good condition with minor wear. [See more photos →]

Two Elgin pocket watches. 1st item: One 14k yellow gold pocket watch with gold embossed face with second dial. case #5001285, PAT. OCT. 9 17. A cutout photograph of a young child is glued on the inside of case. 51 grams including works. 1-3/4" diameter. 2nd item: One gold-plated Elgin hunting case watch with white enamel dial and second dial with goldplated chain (13-1/4"L). 2-1/8" diameter. Condition: 1st item: Some discoloration on face. Minor dent on back from bale. 2nd item: Some gold plating worn on watch and most worn from chain. [See more photos →]

Two carved walnut time and strike regulator wall clocks in the Renaissance Revival style, both having porcelain dials with Roman numerals and "R-A" chime pendulums. One clock measures 22 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W. The other 20" H x 10 1/2" W. Both German, late 19th century. Condition: Not tested for funtionality. One clock missing top right and lower finial. One clock with losses to lower finial. [See more photos →]

1st item: Cartier travel alarm clock, #013576H, housed in a black leather case. 2" x 2". 20th century. 2nd item: French brass crystal ball clock, the front of the case with clear stones around the perimeter and a white enameled clock face. 3 5/8" dia. 19th century. Condition: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd item: Not tested for funtionality. Some scratches to one area on the back. Glass insert on the front loose. [See more photos →]

Four English Imari style porcelain items attributed to Worcester. 1st item: Tea cup and saucer in the rare Fan Pattern, underglaze blue decoration with overglaze polychrome fan and circle designs; underglaze Chinese style marks on undersides, attributed to Worcester, Dr. Wall period. Circa 1770. Cup 2-3/4"H, Saucer 5-3/4" diam. 2nd through 4th items: English Imari style tea service with gilt trim, attributed to Worcester or Minton, with oval shaped teapot, sugar bowl with mask handles, and cream jug, marked 902. Teapot 7"H x 10-1/2"L. Early 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Tea cup and saucer: scattered fleabites, overall good condition. Tea set: light to moderate wear to gilt trim, repair to teapot spout, small chip to spout, small repaired chip to upper shoulder edge of teapot. [See more photos →]

Group of four (4) carved folk art canes, all with snakes encircling the walking stick, one with snake eating the leg of a frog. Two in walnut, one in cherry and one in maple with silver metal handle. 32" H to 35-1/2" H. Provenance: Property of a Gatlinburg, TN collector. Condition: Some splits to thinnest cane and minor loss of stain and wood on curved handled cane. Two other canes in very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Sterling silver small oval serving bowl with ball and loop decoration and scroll feet by Alfredo Sciarrotta of Italy, retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle Co., 9.05 oz troy, 2-1/2" H x 8-3/4" W x 4-3/4" D. 2nd item: Art Glass blue iridescent double-handled vase, marked on base, "Czechoslovakia", 7-1/2" H. Condition: 1st item: Overall excellent condition. 2nd item: Excellent condition with surface blemishes due to firing. [See more photos →]

1st item: English Victorian silverplate spoon warmer or holder in the form of a nautilus shell, marked on the base. 5 5/8" H x 6 1/2" L. 2nd item: Grey stone Classical style compote with brass metal mounts including central cupid figure. 4 3/4" H x 7 3/8" W. 20th century. 3rd item: An abstract green hardstone figural sculpture mounted on a square wooden base. Unsigned. 6 1/4" H x 3 1/4" D x 3 7/8" W. Condition: 1st item: Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Some oxidation to metal. 3rd item: Some abrasions to wooden base. [See more photos →]

Grouping of two miniatures. 1st item: Portrait miniature, possibly on ivory, depicting a young girl attired in a blue dress with lace collar, white ribbon belt and gold jewelry. Mounted on black background and housed in a black and gilt painted frame. Portrait – 2 1/2" H x 2" W. Overall – 5 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W. 19th century. 2nd item: Circular miniature on ivory depicting a landscape scene with figures engaged in a picnic with lake, hills and buildings in the background. Signed "C. or G. Remy" lower right. Housed in an ebonized wooden frame with brass liner. Sight – 3" dia. Framed – 5" dia. Late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: 1st item: Not examined out of frame. Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Crack to wooden frame with some abrasions. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two items published for the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, held in Nashville from May to October, 1897. 1st item: Rare, hardcover copy of the Exposition's Fine Art Catalog, listing the artists participating in the event and titles of their paintings and sculpture exhibited. Included are Lloyd Branson, Lila Cabot Perry, Henry Mosler, Carl Gutherz, Abbott Graves, Jasper Cropsey, Frank Benson, Edmund Tarbell, and more (it is noted that "many are for sale"). There is also a list of items loaned for exhibition, including foreign paintings and Old Masters. Many of the art works are illustrated in 40 black and white plates. Also included is a list of the Fine Art prize winners, pictures of the Fine Art Commissioners, and details about the Parthenon, the full scale replica built in Nashville specifically for the event and which housed the art exhibition (the Parthenon is today a permament art museum and attraction in Nashville). Textured cardboard cover with front gilt lettering. Inside of front cover inscribed "With compliments, Theo Cooley" (Cooley was the Chief of the Fine Arts Department for the Centennial and one of the commissioners). 7-3/4" x 5-1/2". 2nd item: Paperback "Official Guide to the Tennessee Centennial and City of Nashville, Marshall & Bruce Co. 1897. Includes advertisements, map of the Exposition, numerous black and white photos and illustration of Exposition buildings and various Nashville landmarks. Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway map on back cover. 8" x 5-1/2". Provenance: descended in the family of Theodore Cooley. Condition: 1st item: wear to cover and spine, some losses to spine, pages in good condition. 2nd item: wear and tears and taping to cover, internal pages in good condition. [See more photos →]

Stained and leaded glass transom with central Art Nouveau flower flanked by red/pink glass panels. Morticed frame. Outside frame 48" x 16". Inside frame 44" x 12". Condition: Newer paint surface with staining, chips, and some bubbling and loss of paint. No visible cracks in glass. [See more photos →]

Oversized former Disney Store display figure of Grumpy, the base fitted with brackets for mounting. Base marked "@ Disney". 18" H x 19 1/2" L. 20th century. Condition: Slight scattered wear to paint. Some scratches to nose. [See more photos →]

Baccarat decanter with stopper (9-1/4"H) and four (4) matching water goblets (7"H) in the Messina pattern, maker's mark on base. Together with two (2) unmarked crystal perfume bottles with stoppers, one round (3" H) and one in the Art Deco style (4-1/2" H). Condition: Baccarat in excellent condition. Perfume bottles with minor abrasions. [See more photos →]

Set of 6 framed Colonial Williamsburg reproduction bird prints, 23-1/4" H x 18" W framed. All with Colonial Williamsburg reproduction labels on back. Black and gilt frames (some slightly knicked). Condition: Images in excellent condition. Minor knicks on some frames. [See more photos →]

Two late 19th century inlaid boxes including an inlaid lap desk with mother-of-pearl and geometric inlay, interior with light brown leather writing surface and two inkwell compartments plus two others ( 5 3/4" H x 13 5/8" W x 8 3/4" D, some minor wear to surface) and a dresser box with mother-of-pearl and geometric inlay and compartmented top tray (5" H x 9 5/8" W x 6 3/4" D, overall very good condition). Both late 19th century. Condition: See description. [See more photos →]

Mark Geller (California, 1947 – ) Southwestern landscape, oil on masonite, depicting an Indian settlement in the desert with teepees, signed lower right "Geller". Housed in a contemporary painted wooden frame. Sight – 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed 21 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Russian school oil on canvas landscape depicting a Russian Monastery. Monogram signature lower right "CH or HC", signed verso. Sight – 19 1/4" H x 27 1/8" W. Framed – 24 1/8" H x 31 3/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN, purchased in Russia. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of two (2) swords. 1st item – Civil War M1840 musician Horstman sword with scabbard. Marked at base of blade, "Horstman & Sons" verso with stamped profile of king design. Brass and leather scabbard with stamped initials "L.H.K." at tip. 34 1/4" sword, 35" length with scabbard. 2nd item – Knoxville Senate No. 1068 sword with brass guard and ribbed green stone grip, helmet pommel. Blade etched, "Knoxvlle Senate No. 1068" verso "Omne Trinum Perfectum" with other engraved motifs. Note – The Knoxville Senate No. 1068 was the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order, organized 1895. The Essenes were one of the three Jewish sects. There were originally 85 charter members. 33 3/8" length. Condition: 1st item – minor pitting to blade. scabbord having brass mounts dented and leather is degraded with lossses mainly where the scabbard may have been previously creased. 2nd – minor oxidation to engraved blade. [See more photos →]

A large and early Native American Papago basket, waste basket form, with tri-diamond band and cross designs. 14 1/2" H. Early 20th century. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: Some overall fading. Minor losses to rim and scattered minor losses to body. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) pair of Indian moccasins including two pair of Plains Indian and one pair of Navajo moccasins. 1st item – Navajo pair of leather moccasins with silver buttons with incised radiating lines and four (4) spare Navajo silver buttons. 9 3/8" length. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd and 3rd items – Two (2) pairs of beaded Plains Indian mocassins included a floral beaded pair of moccasins and a high top pair of moccasins with floral beaded designs on the front of the moccasins and on the ankle area. 8 1/2" – 9 1/2" length. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – overall very good condition with expected wear and light soiling. 2nd & 3rd item – soiling and staining to leather, bead loss mainly confined to ankle fringe of high top pair. [See more photos →]

Southern coin silver punch ladle marked for William Mitchell, Jr., (Richmond, VA, b. 1795 – d. 1852). Not monogrammed. 13" L. 6.070 total troy ounces. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Some shallow denting to bowl. Overall scratching consistent with use. [See more photos →]

Five tall brass candlesticks including a pair of Continental silvered brass altar candlesticks with overall foliate decoration and three paw feet (24" H), a single Continental brass alter candlestick with shaped drip pan and three paw feet (14" H) and a pair of tall brass candlesticks with drip pans near the top, marked on the bases "Japan" (12 3/4" H). Altar candlesticks late 19th/Early 20th century. Others 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Pair of altar candlesticks with some very sight bending to tops with overall general wear. Drip plate of One of the Japanese candlesticks loose. [See more photos →]

Pair of Shenandoah Valley, Virginia cast iron figural andirons, possibly from the Redwell Furnace located near Luray (which operated under various names until at least 1840). Finials cast in the form of men's heads, over architectural column style shafts and cabriole legs. 13-1/2" H x 13 5/8" D. For a similar example, see The Regional Arts of the Early South: A Sampling from the Collection of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts by John Bivins and Forsyth Alexander, p. 136. 2nd Quarter 19th century. Condition: Overall expected oxidation. One with replaced shank. [See more photos →]

Three Chinese Jade articles. 1st item: Framed Chinese jade table screen with applied hardstone decoration and brass hanger. 8" H x 6" W. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese jade dresser box with hardstone decoration to top and brass fittings. 2-1/8" H x 5-1/8" L x 3-3/8" D. Early 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese chased brass dresser box with applied carved jade plaques to top and sides with carnelian final and ball feet. 3-5/8" H x 5-5/8" L x 3-3/8" D. Early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Some losses to hardstone decoration. 2nd item: Some losses to hardstone decoration (retained inside the box). Some oxidation to metal on corners. Jade plaque on top panel loose. [See more photos →]

Collection of Civil War era photographs. Includes three (3) sixth-plate tintypes depicting a gentleman with a top hat and his wife, and a gentleman with a gun; one (1) sixth-plate size ghost image of a female; and two (2) ninth-plate tintypes depicting a husband and wife, housed in a gutta percha union case. Lot also includes a small gold-filled oval frame locket containing an oval daguerreotype portrait of a young gentleman with glasses, fitted in a red leather case. Locket measures 2 5/8" H x 2" W. 6 items total. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: 1st – 5th items: Wear, separation and losses to cases, some oxidation to metal frames and light spotting/fogging to images. 1/6 plate case separated with losses. 6th item: Oxidation to perimeter of portrait. [See more photos →]

Lalique French frosted crystal seated cat. Inscribed "Lalique France" on the base. 8 1/8" H. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Six sterling silver knives and five dinner forks in the King Pattern by S. Kirk & Son, together with six Swedish silver table or place spoons with molded shell tip handles, marked 813H. Forks 7-1/2",11.51 oz troy, Knives 9-1/2" with stainless blades (not weighed), spoons 8", 7.09 oz troy. Late 19th to early 20th century. Total 17 pieces. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: Spoons monogrammed, one spoon has slightly overarched handle. All other items in very good condition with light scratches. [See more photos →]

THE ART AND MYSTERY OF TENNESSEE FURNITURE AND ITS MAKERS THROUGH 1850, by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4". Condition: Wear to corners of dust jacket. Losses/wear to upper portion of spine. [See more photos →]

Pair of oil on canvas European landscapes. 1st painting: Impressionist style depiction of a Dutch landscape with windmills, signed lower right Meeuwissen, attr. Charles Meeuwissen, b. Virginia, working 20th century. Plain molded giltwood frame. Old paper label from John Wanamaker en verso. Frame: 15-1/2" H x 19-3/4" W. Sight: 11-1/4" H x 15-1/2" H. 2nd painting: Continental School landscape depicting a woman and child traveling down a rural road beside a house and trees. Signed illegibly lower right. Decorative molded giltwood frame. Frame: 18-1/2" H x 23' W. Sight: 14" H x 18-1/2" W. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: 1st painting: Relined. Blacklighting reveals repainting in center sky area. 2nd painting: Relined. Blacklighting reveals repainting in left center sky area. [See more photos →]

Russian oil on board abstract Fall landscape, initialed lower right "M. R.". Housed in a gilt and painted wooden frame. Sight – 12 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W. Framed – 17 3/4" H x 24 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Allan Edgar Kramer (California, 1903 – 1987) oil on canvas portrait of an unidentified young woman attired in a white dress, against a green background. Signed "Allan Edgar Kramer" upper left. Housed in a gilt wooden frame. Sight – 23 1/2" H x 17 3/8" W. Framed – 26 1/2" H x 20 3/8" W. 20th century. Biography: Kramer was born in Missouri and moved to California as a young man. While working in Riverside as a shoemaker in the 1930s, he painted in his leisure. He then spent time in Yosemite painting portraits of tourists. (Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940") Condition: Two pinprick size areas of white right margin. Some abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

Large grouping of ceramics from the Cumbow China Decorating Company of Abingdon, VA , including pea fowl pattern tea pot, platter, dinner plates and cups and saucers plus 4 other patterns including coffee pot (lid missing), creamer and sugar set (lid missing), cups and saucers, plates and pitcher. 4-3/4" -12-1/4" Diameter. 1-3/4" -7-3/4" H. 42 items. Condition: Two lids missing. Some cracklure and one cup repaired. [See more photos →]

Large Japanese Arita porcelain charger with Imari decoration, central floral decoration surrounded by birds of paradise and decorative cartouche panels and lattice design borders, all highlighted with gilt decoration. 18" diameter. Meiji period, late 19th century. Condition: Minor gilt wear, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

President Calvin Coolidge signed letter and archive of ephemera and memorabilia relating to U.S. Representative Joseph W. Fordney of Michigan (1853-1932). Items include: Signed letter dated 1924 from President Calvin Coolidge to Rep. Fordney; letter dated 1920 from Rep. Fordney to grandson on Congressional stationary; Fordney 1917 speech pamphlet and envelope; newspaper article on Fordney; White House envelope and invitation from 1905 to Irene McDonald from President Roosevelt; two St. Andrew's School of Music performance programs; four foreign paper currencies including Canada and India. 3-1/2" X 2-1/4" to 6-1/2" x 10" paper size. 15 items total. Condition: Some toning to various sheets and some edges torn or folded. [See more photos →]

4 Civil War Confederate Related Books. 1st & 2nd items: "Rise & Fall of Confederate Government", Volumes I & II, 1881, by Jefferson Davis. The first volume with frontispiece of Davis at age 32 and the second volume with a frontispiece of an elder Davis. Printed by D. Appelton and Company, New York. 9 3/8" H x 6 1/2" W. 3rd item: "Reminiscences of the Civil War" by General John B. Gordon with frontispiece of Gordon at age 33. Printed by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1903. 9" H x 6" W. and 4th item: "A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Confederacy", Volume I, by James D. Richardson with frontispiece of the Confederate Capital Building at Montgomery. Printed 1905, Nashville, by United States Publishing Company. Condition: 1st & 2nd items: First volume with wear and tears to upper spine. Some light toning to interior pages. Second volume with wear to upper spine. 3rd item: Some light toning to interior pages. Wear to spine and corners. 4th item: Wear to spine, edges and corners. Frontispiece page torn from book with tears to tissue. [See more photos →]

Two scarce Civil War biographies. 1st item: Ashby, Thomas A., "Life of Turner Ashby." New York: The Neale Publishing Co. 1914. First Edition. 8vo. 275pp. Frontispiece portrait. Original green cloth. Gilt spine. 2nd item: Noll, Arthur Howard. General Kirby-Smith. "Sewanee Tennessee: The University of the South".(1907). First Edition 8vo. Tastefully ex-library: no marks but previous institution’s book plate present on the front pastedown. Hand written annotations (by the author?) to page preceding and second page of Preface. vi (2) 293pp. Frontispiece portrait. Original blue cloth. Condition: 1st item: Book in good to very good condition. A few pencil marks to margins and a touch of toning to a few pages. 2nd item: Gilt spine a little faded and soiled. Book in good to very good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of ten tintypes, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes including one Civil War Union soldier and two with children. Two cases made of gutta percha and one with inlaid mother-of-pearl. Two images are faded. 2 x 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 to 3-1/4. Provenance: Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville, TN private collection. Condition: 3 cases split at hinges. Wear to some corners and some losses to some images. [See more photos →]

Middle TN stoneware pottery jar, large ovoid form with star stamp below the flared rim. Multiple incised lines around the neck with later polychrome floral paint decoration. 15 1/2" H. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Cochiti Pueblo Drum, Pueblo pottery, and Native American stones. 1st item – Cochiti Pueblo Drum polychrome painted drum with yellow and orange triangle band bordered with blue lines, red/brown painted hide on ends and green painted hide extending around the drum. 12 1/4" x 10" x 6 5/8" height. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd and 3rd items – Pueblo pottery items including a pair of painted moccasins and a small pottery saucer with red and brown paint decoration. Length of shoes and diameter of saucer: 3 3/4". Early 20th century. 4th-6th item – two small circular grinding disks and one small stone with carved out hole. Approx. 1 1/4"-1 1/2" length. Provenance: Descendants of the estate of Madge Hardin Walters, early 20th century collector and dealer of Native American and author of Early Days and Indian Ways, Westernlore Press, 1956. Condition: 1st item – overall very good condition. One old chip to drum side. 2nd item – shoes have been broken and glued. Saucer with wear to paint, commensurate for age. 3rd – very good condition. [See more photos →]

Gorham Sterling silver trophy cup commemorating "Sophomore Declamation" at The University of Georgia, 1921, 14.2 oz troy. Condition: Small dent on base. [See more photos →]

Grouping of six (6) cartes de visite of Tom Thumb and carnival related subjects. Items 1-3 – Three CDVs of General Tom Thumb and his wife with one showing their baby. Two of the CDVs are signed verso, "Compliments of Charles Stratton Lavina Warren Stratton" and published by E & H. T. Anthony New York, photographic negative by Brady. 4th item – CDV "Admiral Dot – Thirteen years old; Twent-five inches high. Weighs only Fifteen pounds", published by E & H. T. Anthony New York. 5th item – CDV depicting a bearded woman or man in a dress. W. S. Warren Photographer, Boston. 6th item – CDV depicting a young boy standing beside a gothic chair. Attired with top hat, walking stick and dress vest and pants. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor toning and a couple with minor foxing spots. Bearded figure in a dress CDV has abrasion to lower middle margin. [See more photos →]

1st item: Tall green glass footed vase with flared rim and geometric silver or silverplate overlay, center diamond with engraved monogram (MS?). 12"H. 2nd item: Art Nouveau green glass vase with white metal collar, foot, and overlay in the design of trailing leaves and vines. Old French price sticker on the underside. 7-1/2"H. Condition: 1st item: Oxidation to metal. 2nd item: Some oxidation to metal, some scratching to silver collar. [See more photos →]

Miniature Tullahoma, Tennessee whiskey jug, albany slip glaze with incised script, "T. B. Carson & Co. Tullahoma, Tenn." Condition – Overall very good condition with glaze chips to one side of rim and minor roughness to base edge. Height 3 1/2". Condition: See Description [See more photos →]

Large folio illustrated leatherbound book, THE PRESIDENTS (The White House Gallery of Official Portraits of the Presidents), copyright 1907 by The Gravure Company of America, Numbered 815 on title page. Large brass plaque of the Presidential Seal on front. Interior contains engraved portraits, facsimile signatures and historical biographies of the American Presidents, from Washington through Mckinley. Artists represented include Gilbert Stuart and George Healy. Book measures 20" x 16-1/2". Condition: Significant wear to covers, especially at edges and corners, front cover is separated but not completely removed from spine. Interior pages in very good condition. [See more photos →]

English school landscape oil on masonite depicting Kirkstone Pass and the Brothers Water lake in Cumberland County/Westmoreland, England, with figures on a stone bridge and small structure in the foreground. Red pencil en verso reads "Brothers Water, Kirkstone, Cumberland". Unsigned. Housed in a gilt and gesso frame. Sight: 7" H x 11-1/2" W. Framed: 11-3/4" H x 16-1/4" W. Late 19th century. Condition: Yellowing to varnish of painting. Some pin size dotting loss of paint to sky area. Some slight losses to gilt of frame. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Lladro porcelain busts, one titled "Country Guide" depicting a young boy wearing a blue coat with a separate porcelain stand by the artist Enrique Sanisidro (12-1/4" H x 9-3/4" W) and the other titled "Boy at the Country Fair" depicting a young boy in dress clothes and mounted on a black base by the artist Enrique Sanisidro (15-1/4" H x 8" W). Both busts issued in 1988 and now retired. Condition: Both overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Folk art carved GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) wooden cane. Carved with the inscription "J. S. Canada, C.O. C. 1 KY. Cav." along with an incised hand pointing to a home, an incised Union Shield with a heart, a horseshoe, and the initials G. A. R. 33 3/4" L. 2nd item: Folk art carved cane, the top carved in the form of an African male head with a spiral carved shaft. 35 3/4" L. Both items last half 19th century. Condition: 1st item: Overall general wear with some slight losses. 2nd item: Overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Item 1: Magnifying glass having carved white jade handle and framed in brass with enameled decoration. Marked en verso "China". 6-7/8" L x 3-1/4" dia. Items 2 & 3: Pair of Chinese carved spinach translucent jade footed cups with carved handles, mounted onto hardwood stands. Cups measure 1-1/2" H. 2-1/8" total H. Early 20th century. Condition: Item 1: Overall very good condition. Items 2 & 3: One cup with chipping to one handle. [See more photos →]

Three silverplated candelabra including one 5-arm candelabra by Gorham, #31624, 8-1/2" H; and one unmarked 3-arm pair, 10" H. Provenance – Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Gorham candelabra in very good condition. Unmarked pair with some minor pitting and wear to silvering. [See more photos →]

Group of four early television character vintage pocket watches including Buck Rogers, Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy, each 2" diameter. Mid-20th century. Condition: Hopalong Cassidy watch in working condition at time of inspection. Others not in working condition. Each watch case with wear, scratches and/or pitting. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 5 miniature whiskey jugs from MA, NY, and PA. 1st item – Albany, NY miniature jug with albany slip and incised stamp, "Golden Star Whiskey" with a stamped five pointed star. (W. Livingston, Importer of Wines and Liquors, Albany New York, distilled in Nelson Co., KY). Excellent condition. 3" height. 2nd item – Boston, MA miniature whiskey jug with albany slip top and white glazed lower body. Blue stencil reads, "Chas. S. Gove Co., Liquor Merchants, Boston". Excellent condition. 3-1/4" height. 3rd item – Boston, MA miniature whiskey jug with albany slip top and white glazed lower body. Blue stencil reads, "Chas. S. Gove Co., Boston, Mass, Samples Of Our Fine Whiskey". Excellent condition. 3-1/4"height. 4th item – Gloversville, NY miniature whiskey jug with dark albany slip top and lower white glazed body. Blue stencil reads, "Compliments of Emil Goldberger 53 Forest Street Gloversville – N.Y." Excellent condition. 3" height. 5th item – Carlisle, PA miniature whiskey jug with albany slip top and lower square white glazed body. Blue stencil reads, "On The Square Elk's Pride Whiskey Ino S. Low, Sole Owner Carlisle, PA.". Condition – light hairline to base corner, nick to base underside. 2-1/2" height. Condition: See Description [See more photos →]

Southern school, possibly New Orleans, oil on canvas portrait of a woman of Spanish descent seated with a blue dress and holding a rose. Housed in a dark wooden frame. Acquired in New Orleans. Sight – 9 3/4" H x 7 1/4" W. Framed – 18" H x 15 3/4" W. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall cracquelure. Some losses to edges of canvas. Abrasions/wear to frame. [See more photos →]

Grouping of four (4) Skookum dolls including a large male Skookum doll (17 1/2" H, some grime, very good condition), male skookum (11" H, damage to head and wear to blanket and moccosin), a female Skookum with baby (11" H, grime with wear to baby's head), and a baby Skookum (3" H, wear to paint on face). Provenance: Estate of Frances R. Van Winkle, Knoxville, TN, daughter of Elsie Schmidt Jachowski, collector and past president of Dollogy Club of Washington, DC. Condition: See description. [See more photos →]

Chinese famille verte charger having scalloped edges and floral vignettes with insects and birds. Blue seal form mark to base.18 1/4" dia. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi Collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) Lalique French crystal birds, including two frosted songbirds and one frosted and clear eagle with raised wings. Each inscribed "Lalique France" on the base. Ranging in size from 3-3/8" H x 4-3/8" W to 6-3/4" H x 4-1/2" W. 20th century. Condition: All three excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008) watercolor landscape titled "Sky Wall Knoxville Quarry W.C." (verso), signed in felt pen lower right, "Sublett" and pencil dated '59. 15' x 20", unframed. Condition: General surface grime. [See more photos →]

Louis E. Jones (1878 – 1958, American/Tennessee) etching titled “A Mountain Home” depicting a rustic cabin with a mountain backdrop. titled in pencil lower left margin and pencil signed and dated “Louis E. Jones, 1837″ lower right. Sight – 3 1/8″ H x 4 1/8″ W. Matted – 10″ H x 8” W. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]