July 18, 2015 Auction – Highlights

Early labeled East Tennessee Federal desk by cabinetmaker, J. C. Burgner (John C. Burgner, Horse Creek Community, Greene & Washington Counties, Tennessee). Label inside prospect door inscribed with ink and decorative motifs, “Made by J. C. Burgner for William Paton September the 8 1819”. Cherry primary with tiger maple and various burl veneers, yellow pine and poplar secondary. Tiger maple top molding with wide band over one large drawer with a fitted butler’s desk interior over four graduated dovetailed drawers with cockbeading, transitioning into an elaborate shaped skirt with highly figured burl veneers, splayed French feet. The top desk drawer has figured cherry veneers with the center veneer panel having a circular burl pattern repeated on the interior prospect drawer and flanking candle drawers. The prospect drawer opens to a an upper compartment with a painted grill pattern and lower drawer. The underside of top set with a stringed instrument which can be strummed with a quill when the top desk drawer is opened. 50″ H x 43 1/4″ W x 18″ D. Notes – Five Burgner brothers, including John C., Jacob F., Henry, Christian, and Daniel F., were cabinetmakers primarily in the Horse Creek community of Greene and Washington Co., Tennessee from 1817 until 1902. John C. Burgner maintained a “waste book” detailing the daily operations of the business, including information on furniture forms produced as well as recordings for some of the pieces sold. The Burgners made pieces ranging from $8 to $50, in a wide range of forms. This cabinetmaking shop was known in the region for the incorporation of highly figured woods including curly maple, cherry, and walnut (source information courtesy Daniel Ackermann, Associate Curator, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts). Condition: Older refinished surface, wooden knobs are replacements. Rear right foot previously broken and glued with minimal loss, compartments inside the prospect door indicate a shallow upper compartment drawer is now missing, minimal loss to cockbeading on molding and drawers, some of the drawers with slight build up on drawer sides, some losses to bottom edge of desk drawer where brass brackets have rubbed, a few strings on the underside of stringed instrument missing. [See more photos →]

William Edmondson (American/Tennessee,1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture of a squirrel, sitting on its haunches and eating a nut, atop an integral carved base. Exhibited, “William Edmondson: A Retrospective,” Tennessee State Museum, 1981 (see exhibition catalog of same name, Georganne Fletcher, ed., p. 65, no. 100). Sculpture measures 12-3/4″ H x 5″W x 8″D. Provenance: The collection of Robert and Deborah Street of Nashville, a gift from the artist to the late Mrs. Claude P. Street. Edmondson’s sister, Sarah, worked for the Streets, and the artist was a frequent visitor to their home. He gave this sculpture as a gift to Mrs. Street for her garden, where it remained for many years. Street family members exhibited a photograph of Sarah Edmondson in the same exhibit (see exhibit catalog, p. 92, no. 112). Affidavit from family members is included with this lot, along with additional paperwork related to the exhibition loan. Biography: William Edmondson was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, the son of freed slaves, and worked most of his life as a railroad employee and janitor. A spiritual experience at the age of 57 prompted him to begin sculpting limestone using a railroad spike as chisel, and he claimed divine inspiration for the works produced during his 17 year art career. Biblical figures, women, and animals were frequent subjects, although he also produced more utilitarian items such as tombstones and birdbaths. In 1937, Edmondson became the first African American to receive a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. He is regarded as one of the most important self-taught artists of the 20th century. Condition: Surface weathering, small chips and roughness consistent with the medium and as made. [See more photos →]

Basil Blackshaw, RUA, (Irish, b. 1932), oil on canvas painting, possibly a study, depicting a progression of three figures riding on horseback, set against a hazy sky; the horses wear exercise hoods while their heads are shrouded in fly masks. Signed lower left. 29″ x 29″ sight, 31′ x 31″ framed. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook, and the Online Encyclopedia of Irish and World Art): Basil Blackshaw was born in Glengormley, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and is noted for his expressionist, even abstract, approach to traditional paintings, as well as his sports paintings and portraits, He attended Methodist College in Belfast and studied at the Belfast College of Art from 1948 to 1951, and was awarded a scholarship to study in Paris. A master in the technical skills of painting, Blackshaw is highly regarded for his loose application of paint and very distinctive use of color. His pictures of horse racing and boxing are especially popular but his compositions also include dogs, landscapes, rural life, and city scenes. In 1995, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland organized a major retrospective of Blackshaw’s artwork which traveled from Belfast to Dublin, Cork, and many galleries in the United States. In 2001, he won the Glen Dimplex Award for Sustained Contribution to the Visual Arts in Ireland. He was elected as an associate of the Royal Ulster Academy of the Arts in 1977, and an Academician in 1981. He is a member of the eminent group of Irish artists, Aosdana. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

French bronze and gilt bronze Spherical Weight or “Falling Ball” mantle clock, with barometer and thermometer. Top features a bronze standing lion figure atop a cover that lifts for the deposit of balls, over a decorative frieze and glass-sided rectangular case with bottom drawer for ball storage, atop four toupie feet. Dial with enameled floral decoration and colorless jewels above a wheeled barometer, also adorned with colorless jewels; a thermometer to the left and a rotating wheel mechanism that uses the gravity of falling balls to power the clock movement in the back. 22″ H x 10 3/4″ W x 6 1/8″ D. French, circa 1890. Condition: Overall very good condition, clock works functioning at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

George Headley platinum and 18k white gold diamond pin with detachable clips / pendant, containing 11 carats total of diamonds, all approximately F- I color, approximately VVS-SI clarity, consisting of 2 rectangular step cut with pointed corners diamonds at approximately 1.90 cts each (VS1, G-H, 9.09mm x 5.56mm x 4.06mm and VVS2, G-H, 9.10mm x 5.53mm x 4.11mm), 2 trilliants at .77 ct each (VS2 and SI2), 32 straight and tapered baguettes and 2 kite baguettes with total weight of approximately 1.80 cts and 76 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.80 cts (VS2-SI2). The diamonds are set in a handmade platinum mounting with hinged 18k white gold clips and a separate handmade 18k white gold bar pin unit, attached by screws with two pivot rings, that converts the clips to a brooch or pendant for a necklace. 1-1/4″H x 2-3/4″W x 5/16″D including pin. 42 grams. Exhibited: The George Headley Retrospective, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 7, 2007 at The Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, published in the exhibition catalog p. 7. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright, Jr., ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of Chinese Imperial yellow porcelain bowls, the exteriors with famille rose floral and scrolling vine decoration on yellow ground, the interiors decorated with five (5) red bats, and the footed bases with red six character Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908). Both fitted with folding hardwood stands. 3 5/8″H x 8 1/8″D. Condition: Both overall excellent condition. Interior of one bowl with slight stain. [See more photos →]

Penny in Slot Golf Machine designed by London’s Automatic Sports Company, Matthewson patent. Cast iron marquee letters GOLF over an enamel instruction plate, flanked by painted golfers in relief on both sides. Six golfers wearing red cotton textile jackets and painted pants and socks with six numbered golf holes enclosed in a glass case. Coin operated, with two handles in the front operating the players’ golf swings. 29″H x 20″W x 9″D. 106.7 lbs. Circa 1896-1905. Condition: Missing back panel and lower cast iron stand. Nickel plating over brass slot mechanisms. Repainting appears to be from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some paint enamel loss on the large golf figures in relief on edges of case. Lever mechanisms rotating the clubs appear functional. [See more photos →]

Richard Jolley (Tennessee, born 1952) blown and hot formed glass “totem” titled “Memories Lingering” with fabricated and acid etched elements. Colors of amber, clear, cobalt, purple, aqua and gold. Signed and dated “1997” en verso on base. 34″ H x 9 1/2″ dia. 20th century. Biography (Courtesy of the Knoxville Museum of Art): Richard Jolley was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1952 and as a youth, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He began his art training at Tusculum College in Greenville, Tennessee in 1970, studying under noted glass artist Michael Taylor. After receiving his B.F.A. from George Peabody College in Nashville (now part of Vanderbilt University), Jolley continued graduate studies at North CarolinaÃs Penland School of Crafts, under the instruction of studio glass artist Richard Ritter. He currently maintains a studio in Knoxville. To date, JolleyÃs work is represented in more than 33 public collections, including the Carnegie Museum of Art; the Corning Museum of Glass; the Frederick Weisman Art Foundation, Los Angeles, the Knoxville Museum of Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Purchased in 1997 by owner. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

American School, late 19th century oil on canvas painting depicting a mountain ravine with falling water w/ surrounding trees opening up to a valley scene, unsigned. Sight: 16" H x 23-1/2" W, Gold molded frame: 26-1/4" H x 34" W. Condition: Surface grime. Relined. Possible repair upper center near rocks. [See more photos →]

Wilhelm Theodore Eilerts (Kentucky, late 19th Century) large oil on canvas of cows gathered under a tree with nearby stream. Signed lower right margin and dated “1886”. Housed in the original carved and molded gilt and gesso wood frame (with later added paint). Sight – 32″ H x 59″ W. Framed – 43 1/4″ H x 89 3/4″ W.Note: Wilhelm Eilerts was an artist working in central Kentucky in the late 19th century. Little is known about his background or training, but much of his known work consists of sporting and equine subjects rendered in a folky manner. Provenance: Found in the home of Jason Walker of Richmond, KY, built around 1865. Condition: Inpainted tear running a horizontal line in largest cloud, scattered losses to lower middle and right margin edge, tear to upper right sky (approx. 1 1/2″), frame with later gold paint. [See more photos →]

Large and elaborate French patinated and gilt bronze figural clock, the top portion with bronze sculpture of two females in Classical style dress, holding hands, one with a musical instrument and the other holding a book (allegorical for art and literature); the base section modeled as a plinth with applied gilt bronze foliate and scroll ornamentation, surrounding an inset enameled dial marked Thomas Agnew & Sons, London. Works marked Deniere A Paris. 26 1/4″ H x 22″ W x 10″ D. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Hermann Ottomar Herzog (German/American 1832-1932) oil on canvas titled "Twilight on The Venetian Lagoon". Signed "H. Herzog" lower right. Old owner label en verso as well as chalk inscription on top stretcher reading "Margaret 12/5/80 Lot 50" and black marker reading "NY x 867". Housed in a cove molded gilt wood frame. Sight – 22" H x 27" W. Framed – 27 1/2" H x 32" W. Biography (courtesy of AskART: The Artists' Bluebook): Sometimes spelled Hermon, Hermann Herzog studied at the Dusseldorf Academy and established himself as an artist early in life, counting Emperor Alexander of Russia and Queen Victoria as his clients. He moved to Philadelphia in 1869 and became fascinated with the American landscape, traveling extensively. He was acclaimed for his ability to capture the changing effects of light and atmosphere and variations in terrain. He exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (where he won a medal) and the National Academy of Design. Provenance: Purchased 1980 – Christie's. Private Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Canvas overall very good condition. Frame with light crazing in lower corners. [See more photos →]

17th century or Early Qing dynasty Chinese gilt bronze circular stamp ink box, the cover with raised design depicting tiger and bamboo with birds, the sides with reserves decorated with bird and floral designs. 2 5/8"dia. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Originally purchased from P.C. Lu and Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, circa 1989. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

George Headley companion pair 14k yellow and white gold ruby and diamond brooches in a swirl design, each containing 4 cts faceted natural rubies and .70 ct single cut and old European cut diamonds, approximately H-I, VS2-I1. 2-3/8"L x 3/4"W (18.3 grams) and 2-1/2"L x 3/4"W (19.4 grams). 37.7 grams total. Exhibited: The George Headley Retrospective, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 7, 2007 at The Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky (illustrated in exhibition catalog, p. 16). Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright, ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. Condition: 3 single cut diamonds chipped in longer brooch. 5 single cut diamonds chipped in shorter brooch. [See more photos →]

Russellville, KY Silver Masonic Medallion, oval with serrated edges having various engraved Masonic symbols including: square and compass, trestle board, gavel, spade, eye, hand, key, among others to one side. Opposing side engraved “Russellville, Lodge No. 17 ,Kentucky June 11th, AL 5815 (or AD 1815). Housed in a custom metal and glass case. 3″H. Condition: Some normal oxidation to silver medallion. Glass of custom case with cracks to one side. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee sugar chest, Cheatham County, walnut with poplar secondary wood. Dovetailed locking top case and hinged top with molded edge, interior with divider. Upper dovetailed case rests on a stand with a single dovetailed drawer with wooden pulls. Bottom board of top case with a deep beveled underside. Tall turned tapered legs with ring turnings, terminating in ball and spike feet. 36 1/4" H x 29 1/2" W x 19" D. Circa 1825. Provenance: descended from William J. Stewart (b. 1838) of Ashland City, TN. Line of descent: William J. Stewart to son, Abner Arthur Stewart (1877-1966) to daughter Rebecca "Miss Becky" Stewart (1919-2012) to her son. Condition: Condition “ older refinish, shrinkage cracks to case, rear right leg broken at turning and glued, replaced hinges and pulls. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee stoneware two-handled pottery jar or urn, signed “George Dunn, The Potter” and dated “Nov., 2, 1875”. Wide base rim signed with the initials “W.L.D.” Green/brown glazed jar with grey stoneware color lower section, opposing strap handles terminating in curled points (“rat tail”). Possibly by George Washington Dunn (1870-1944). 11″ H x approx 9″ W. Note: According to Sam Smith and Stephen Rogers reference, there was a George A. Dunn from White Co. who died in 1875 (p. 663, Volume 2 of “Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters, 1790s-1950) but whether this jar is noting the death date of this potter is unknown. A similar urn form with the inscription for G. W. Dunn is illustrated on page 387 of the same book. Condition: Chip to backside edge of rim, tip of rat tail terminal of right handle broken. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export Silver dragon tea service and silver inlaid wood tray. Tea set with coffee and tea pot, open sugar and creamer, all with raised writhing dragon designs and bamboo form handles, and a waste bowl and sugar tongs, both with applied prunus blossoms and bird decoration. Waste bowl, sugar and creamer have gilt washed interiors. All with .90 purity marks and WH marks attributed to Wang Hing, working Hong Kong, late 19th-early 20th century. Dragon items have Aesthetic Movement style monogram WH and the sugar tongs have Aesthetic Movement style monogram OW. Coffee pot 8 3/4"H. Combined weight all 6 pieces, 62.31 oz troy. Late 19th century. Together with a silver-inlaid hardwood tray having applied hammered silver corner guards, the center inlaid with silver wire border and clouds, large dragon and phoenix. Silver bamboo form handles, 1 with illegible mark (possibly CHINA). 22" x 16" excluding handles. Circa 1900. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: Tea service: Excellent condition with some small age-related cracks to ferrules on pots and light wear to gilt linings on creamer and sugar. Finial to tea pot may be a replacement. Tray: 2 strips of silver border and silver phoenix have come loose but are retained; approx. 2" total missing wire inlay. Some shrinkage to corners and small area of wood loss to underside of 1 foot. [See more photos →]

18K yellow and white gold Tiffany cigarette case, basket weave pattern, marked 750 and Tiffany & Co., 3"H x 3 7/8"W x 1/4"D. 135.5 grams. Mid-20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

1794 map of the State of Kentucky by Russell, London: H.D. Symonds. Includes most of Tennessee and is called the œSouthwestern Territory” on this map. North of the Ohio River is part of the Northwest Territory, with Fort Washington marked. South of Tennessee and Davidson Counties, is œReserved for the North Carolina Troops,” land grants for Revolutionary War service. Paper with J. Whatman watermark. Plate: 11 3/4?H x 15 1/2?W, sheet: 15 1/2?H x 19?W. Condition: Very good condition with some scattered discoloration on edges and along fold lines. Restoration to old tape residue and fold line tears. Small fold line tear at left center margin. Upper and lower margins slightly trimmed, some losses to right margin where removed from book. [See more photos →]

Late 19th century carved tall clock case, manner of R.J. Horner, having an elaborately carved Renaissance Revival style case with scroll and cherub pediment over a hood, flanked by male caryatid figures, the center section with lion masks and carved pheasant and floral motifs, flanked by female caryatid figures, and the base with lion masks and carved dragons and foliage. Case 97 1/2" H x 27" W x 17 1/2" D. Also included is a Brass and silvered dial, with lunette molding around face, pendulum, and weights — all are out-of-period replacements. Works marked "UW 3/12A Urgos, Made in Germany, No. 101 Jewels Unadjusted 90779". Music box mechanism. Condition: Lacks original works. Older patinated surface with a tight crack running the length of the pendulum door, scattered abrasions to feet and high points of case. [See more photos →]

Early East Tennessee cherry corner cupboard, probably Loudon County, TN. Stepped cornice with unusual dentil molding design, upper doors with three panels each over three medial drawers with lipped edges, central dovetailed drawer flanked by two false drawers, lower single panel doors transitioning to bracket feet with exaggerated returns, case side returns with molded edge. Yellow pine secondary. Upper section with three shelves and lower section with two shelves. Appears to retain the brass latches on the upper and lower section. 94 5/8" H x 48" W x 24 1/2" D. 1st quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Older surface, upper shelves showing evidence of being moved in the past, minor abrasions to cornice return edges. [See more photos →]

Large Marian Parkhurst Sloane oil on canvas impressionist landscape, “Morning in Vermont,” depicting a homestead with figures and trees, with hills and mountains in the background. Signed lower right. Exhibition labels en verso for Grand Central Galleries, New York, containing title and artist information, undated. Wide giltwood molded frame. 28″ x 35″ sight, 43″ x 50″ framed. Biography: Marion Parkhurst Sloane Webber Waitt was a Boston based landscape painter and art critic. She studied at Boston’s Museum School and was a member of several art organizations including the Guild of Boston Artists, the Allied Artists of America, North Shore Art Association, Rockport Art Association, Grand Central Art Gallery Association, and California Fine Arts Association. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and Who Was Who in American Art. Condition: Painting has been relined and has some areas of edge wear, particularly to upper left edge. Some overall crazing. 3/8″ area of inpaint to center above chimney, area of buckling and cracking and 1/4″ area of inpaint to far right center edge. [See more photos →]

Pair of George II style giltwood mirrors, each with broken arch pediment surmounted by eagle, flanked by carved rosettes, foliate scrolls and birds, tassel and drape sides with foliate carved base. The left mirror appears to be early 19th century with possible 18th century elements, the right mirror late 19th/early 20th century. 56 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W Condition: Left mirror of an earlier period (late 18th/early 19th century) with old repairs and losses, restoration to gilding, replaced mirror. Right mirror with minor abrasions, replaced mirror, and possible gilding repair. [See more photos →]

Frank M. Whiting & Co. Lily pattern sterling flatware including 18 dinner knives (2 with New French blades, 9"L, 5 with Blunt Blades, 9-1/2"L, 4 with Blunt Blades, 9-3/8"L, 7 with Blunt Blades, 8-3/4"L); 20 luncheon forks, 6-3/4"L; 11 dinner forks, 7-1/2"L; 12 salad forks, 6-1/8"L; 6 cocktail forks; 20 teaspoons; 11 cream soup spoons; 1 pierced casserole spoon, 9"L; 1 cold meat fork, 7-3/4"L; 1 master butter knife; 1 mustard spoon; 1 sugar tongs. 119.36 weighable oz troy. 103 pieces. Condition: Small script monogram on each item. Most knife blades with wear. 6 knife handles of slightly variant style. [See more photos →]

Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (New York/Europe, 1884 – 1953) cut paper silhouette on paper of two greyhounds with bugler, pencil signed lower right, “Hunt Diederich”. Housed in a simple black painted frame. Sight – 9 1/8″ H x 13 3/4″ W. Framed – 10″ H x 14 3/4″ W. Circa 1920’s. Provenance: Originally from the collection of John “Jack” Alexander Rogers and his wife Mildred Bond from NYC at turn of the 20th century. See related Lots #516 and #762 in this sale. Condition: Abrasions/wear to paint of frame. Overall toning to paper. [See more photos →]

18th Century English bracket or table clock in Japanned case, with gilt chinoiserie style decoration; bombe style top with brass handle and gilt pineapple form finials, over a case with arched original silvered and engraved brass dial signed William Jourdain, London, and applied pierced gilt spandrels, all on a molded base with bracket feet. Brass fusee works with bell strike, crown escapement. 20″H x 11 1/2″W x 7″D. Circa 1725-1750. Condition: Works show wear and minor expected refurbishments. Significant wear to face, scattered abrasions/wear to case. Front glass panel and 1 circular side glass panel are replaced. No lock, missing key. Rear back right foot missing. [See more photos →]

William H. Taft Supreme Court Photograph, circa 1927, signed by all 9 justices, including Taft, the only president to later become a Supreme Court chief justice. Black and white photograph by Harris & Ewing shows four seated and five standing justices, with Taft in the center. The justices, all signing below the image, include Taft, James C. McReynolds, Oliver W. Holmes Jr., Edward T. Sanford, George Sutherland, Pierce Butler, Willis Van Devanter, Joseph McKenna, and Louis D. Brandeis. Image size 8-7/8" x 12-1/2" , Sight 11" x 14", framed 13" x 16". Provenance: Descended in the family of William Thomas Hammock, an attorney who became Assistant Attorney General of Arkansas. He was a prominent Mason, county and probate judge. He was presented with this photograph in the 1920s while serving as a judge in Arkansas. Condition: Minor light toning. Appears to retain the original wooden frame and framing materials. [See more photos →]

Asian, possibly Tibetan, gilt bronze sculpture depicting Buddha, his hands in the Dharmachakra Mudra position, seated with crossed legs atop a lotus pedestal. Blue paint highlights applied to hair. Incised floral stamp to the base. 7"H. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Coin silver water pitcher from the family of Marcus Brutus Winchester, first mayor of Memphis (b. 1796-d. 1856). Bead design at rim and acanthus leaf overlaid handle, the neck with cartouche and foliate chased decoration over a lobed belly with repousse swags of flowers and central cartouches, 3 part script monogram MBW on one side and “Stanford 1856” on the other. Naturalistic base with four feet in the form of grape clusters. Marked F.H. Clark & Co. and Memphis in separate rectangles on underside (Frederick Harvey Clark, working Memphis circa 1850-d. 1866 as F.H. Clark & Co.). 12-1/2″H. 24.935 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tennessee, acquired from descendants of the Winchester family. Note: Stanford is believed to have been the name of a Winchester family ancestral home in Great Britain. Condition: 2 Repaired dents or punctures to bottom. [See more photos →]

Corner cupboard in red wash, two sections, molded canted cornice, glazed upper door with nine panes, midsection with two long doors, lower medial molding over two paneled doors, ogee base molding transitioning to two ogee bracket feet with returns. Upper section with three shaped shelves and lower cabinet with one shelf, canted side returns for the case with surround moldings. Poplar primary with some possible use of yellow pine. 88" H x 50" W x 28" D. 1st quarter of the 19th century, Maryland or Southern. Condition: Overall very good condition, minor abrasions to painted surface, break to bracket foot on right. [See more photos →]

Wallace sterling silver flatware, Grand Baroque pattern, 143 pieces, including 12 dinner knives (9-3/4" L0, 12 steak knives, 2 dinner knives (8-7/8"L), 12 dinner forks (8"L), 3 luncheon forks (7-1/2"L), 14 salad forks, 26 teaspoons, 13 cream soup spoons, 12 iced teaspoons, 12 seafood forks, 13 butter spreaders, 1 sugar spoon, 1 gravy ladle, 2 tablespoons, 2 cold meat forks, 1 master butter knife, 1 pie server, 1 2-tine butter pick, and 2 napkin holders, 2-1/4" to 10-7/8"L. 149.165 weighable oz troy. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Pair of large porcelain German Meissen cupid figures, both well modeled on round stepped bases, one depicting Cupid with a basket (11 1/4″ H) and the other depicting Cupid removing an arrow from a heart (10 1/2″ H). Each bearing the blue crossed swords marks with additional incised model numbers, M113 and M116. Both mid-19th century. Condition: Both with very minor chips to grass on base. Edges of lower wings fluoresce at a different color under blacklight but cannot see anything to indicate restoration in regular lighting conditions. [See more photos →]

John and Peter Targee (working New York, c. 1811) coin silver coffee pot on warming stand, rectangular with lobed belly tapering to a spreading, rectangular foot with stepped base; short, decorative pierced shaft with squares and half-moon cut-outs for ventilation; squared C handle; bands of floral guilloche decoration at finial, upper rim and foot. Marked I & PT in rectangle with pseudohallmarks. Rectangular base with rounded corners has stepped sides adorned with band of floral guilloche, supported on four scrolled feet. Pot 12-1/2"H x 11"W (including handle) x 5"D; base 2-1/2"H. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: Very good condition, with remnants of former museum accession numbers. [See more photos →]

Near pair of Neoclassical Adam style green painted console tables with Scagliola marble tops and applied Wedgwood plaques; demilune form with applied carved floral garland swags and bows, interspersed with oval jasperware plaques depicting cherubs and other classical motifs, each skirt centered with a rectangular jasperware medallion depicting five dancing female figures; four square tapering legs ornamented with carved swags and ending in spade feet. A demilune white marble top having inlaid green marble scroll and medallion design sits atop each table. 33 1/4 "H x 31 1/4"W x 14"D. Note: Likely English, Edwardian period or earlier, these tables combine the inlaid marble tops made popular in the George III period by Dominic Bartoli with French elements including the veiled drapery style paint introduced by Parisian marchands-merciers and Jasperware plaques seen on tables by Adam Weisweiler. Provenance: the estate of Martha Baldridge of Nashville (Belle Meade) Tennessee. Condition: 1st table: 2" area of shallow loss at front right edge (concealed by marble top). Missing one oval plaque. Some water spots, staining and shrinkage to underside, scattered shrinkage to exterior paint and moldings. Some minor replacements to marble inlay. 2nd table: Missing two oval plaques, scattered shrinkage to painted surface and moldings, minor losses to bottom edge molding of apron. Some minor replacements to marble inlay. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee earthenware pottery jug, lead glaze body with manganese daubed decoration in vertical lines, sine wave incising around upper shoulder, extruded handle, attributed to the Cain pottery of Sullivan Co., TN. 7 1/4" H. 19th century. Note: recognition of the prolific Cain pottery in East Tennessee was noted in published resources as early as 1909, where Oliver Taylor in "Historic Sullivan" states, "Another factory which received national attention was the Cain pottery, located at Emanuel Church, and owned by two brothers, William M. and Abe Cain . . . It was operated about 1840 and, among other wares, souvenir jugs were made, many of which are still in existence." (Research courtesy Carole Wahler.) Condition: Overall very good condition, minor exfoliation to glaze, most likely in the firing. [See more photos →]

Maria Howard Weeden (Huntsville, Alabama, 1847-1905), watercolor on card landscape depicting a curving road with sheep walking or reclining along its side, with two figures and hills in the background. Signed lower left "Howard Weeden". Card: 8-1/4" x 10-7/8". Matted: 11" x 14", Narrow giltwood frame: 11-3/4" x 15". Biography (courtesy the Encyclopedia of Alabama): Maria Howard Weeden was educated at the Huntsville Female Seminary and by well known Huntsville portrait painter William Frye. She gained international recognition for her portraits of formerly enslaved freedpeople; she also published four books of poetry with accompanying illustrations. Her preferred medium of painting was watercolor. A combination of her extreme nearsightedness and using brushes of only three hairs for painting allowed her to capture delicate details. Weeden's friend Elizabeth Price, who owned a music studio in Nashville, displayed and sold her paintings there. The home Weeden shared with her family is now a historic house in Huntsville, Alabama. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Mat is glued to the card; 2 small (1/2" or less) areas of shallow, partial loss to card margin on back, each within 1/2" of edge; area of loss to mat, light overall toning. [See more photos →]

Attrib. William M. Hart (Scotland/New York, 1823-1894) oil on canvas landscape depicting a creek or small river running through a meadow, a grove of towering trees to the side, and mountains in the distant background. A cloudy sky predominates, but glimpses of brilliant blue sky are visible between small breaks in the clouds. Faint signature lower left W M(?) Hart. Housed in a molded gilt wood frame. Sight – 12" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 21" W. Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art, ex-Graham Gallery, New York. Biography (Courtesy Askart: The Artists' Bluebook, from the artist's obituary): William Hart, NA., was born in Scotland in 1823 and came to this country with his parents when a child. He was apprenticed to a coach maker in Albany, for whom he painted panel decorations. He then became a portrait painter, and later a landscape painter. In 1840, he exhibited his first work at the National Academy. In 1850, he visited Scotland, and remained there three years. He was made an associate of the National Academy in 1853 and Academician in 1859. He was the first president of the Brooklyn Academy of Design. Condition: Overall very good condition with probable relining. Some spots/drips of probable food residue near the tree border, visible under blacklight. Stains to frame liner. [See more photos →]

Fabergª style jeweled and enameled silver troika, Russian or Austrian. Engraved solid and filigree silver sleigh with green, red and purple enamel decoration, accented with seed pearls and green faux jade cabochons, drawn by 3 horses with green enamel saddles, all having vermeil highlights. Possible lettering to one side of sleigh on lower edge is rubbed/illegible. 7"H x 13"L, 8"H x 17"L including polished black hardstone base. Condition: One saddle has a 1/2" area of missing enamel, a 1" hairline, and small missing area of enamel at tip. 1 missing cabochon and 1 missing seed pearl. Light wear to gilding. [See more photos →]

Jean Joseph Delvin (Belgium, 1853 – 1922) oil on canvas seashore scene depicting a woman in Edwardian dress seated on horseback, standing at the edge of the water and gazing out toward sailing vessels on the horizon. Signed and dated "Delvin, 18?8" lower left. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with painted wooden liner. Sight – 30 1/2" H x 43 1/4" W. Framed – 41" H x 53 1/2" W. Biography: Jean-Joseph Delvin attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, studying under Theodore Joseph Canneel. He eventually taught at the academy and became its director from 1902-1913. He specialized in animal scenes , particularly ones with horses. Provenance: descended in the family of in-vitro fertilization pioneer Dr. Pierre Soupart of Hainaut, Belgium, who came with his family to this country in 1962 and became a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Vanderbilt University Medical School, where he worked for the rest of his life. Condition: Professionally cleaned; overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Chinese cinnabar lacquer covered box, circular form, the top having carved landscape decoration including a central pine tree, and the sides with carved crane and peach decoration. Raised six character Hsuan Te mark to base. Fitted with a carved hard wood stand. 12 1/4" dia. x 6" H. 8 1/2" total height with stand. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Note “ a photograph of this lacquer covered box is pictured in a 1963 article on the Asian and American antiques of John and Amanda Gray, Chattanooga, TN. Provenance: Riceville, TN collection. Condition: Overall very good condition. A couple of areas of possible old repair to rim area of lower half. [See more photos →]

Chinese figural Dehua ware or Blanc de Chine porcelain square seal chop, depicts a seated Qilim baring its teeth. Fitted with a carved wood stand and red box. Stamp measures 2 1/2"H x 1 5/8"square. Ming Dynasty. Condition: Tiny chip at edge of right front corner. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Purchased from P.C. Lu and Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, circa 1989. Condition: Tiny chip at edge of right front corner. [See more photos →]

Edwardian painted satinwood cabinet, serpentine banded veneered top painted with pink flower and leaf vine borders intertwined with a spiraling ribbon, over a conforming frieze with elaborate painted floral garlands and two doors, decorated with oval painted scenic panels, the left panel depicting two women with their needlework on the porch of a house, while a horse and gentleman stand nearby, the right panel depicting a gentleman and woman holding fowl on a table, hay wagon and village in the background; panels are surrounded by banded veneer and box string inlay borders. Paint decorated canted stiles with sides having two green branches tied together with a ribbon bow near base in an antler-style wreath configuration. Case rests on shaped bracket feet with painted foliate decoration; paneled back; top fitted with custom glass. 37 7/8"H x 44 3/4"W x 21 1/8"D. Late 19th century, English or possibly Continental. Condition: Overall very good condition; interior has been modified by the addition of a drawer, small veneer chip to banded veneer on back edge of top. [See more photos →]

Greene Co., Tennessee walnut pie safe of small size, one dovetailed drawer with wooden pulls over two doors with large inset tins having punched double lyre designs, paneled sides, turned feet. Poplar secondary, two interior shelves. Illegible black script on the back panel of safe. Interior drawer with a note stating the safe was bought in a log cabin in Ottway (Northern Greene Co.). Note – a sideboard with identical punched tins is illustrated in "Art & Furniture of East Tennessee", Namuni Hale Young, p. 42, Illustration 76. 45 7/8" H x 42 1/8" W x 18 1/4"D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Older refinish, older surface on tins, minimal buildup to drawer sides and reinforcement of drawer supports. [See more photos →]

Maria Howard Weeden (Huntsville, Alabama, 1847-1905), watercolor on card seascape of waves crashing against a rock, with gulls flying overhead and shoreline and sailboats in the distance. Signed lower left "Howard Weeden". Card: 8-1/4" x 10-7/8". Matted: 11" x 14", narrow giltwood frame: 11-3/4" x 15". Biography (courtesy the Encyclopedia of Alabama): Maria Howard Weeden was educated at the Huntsville Female Seminary and by well known Huntsville portrait painter William Frye. She gained international recognition for her portraits of formerly enslaved freedpeople; she also published four books of poetry with accompanying illustrations. Her preferred medium of painting was watercolor. A combination of her extreme nearsightedness and using brushes of only three hairs for painting allowed her to capture delicate details. Weeden's friend Elizabeth Price, who owned a music studio in Nashville, displayed and sold her paintings there. The home Weeden shared with her family is now a historic house in Huntsville, Alabama. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Mat is glued to the card; area of loss to corner of mat (not affecting card), light overall toning. 1/16" spot of foxing to upper right corner in sky area. [See more photos →]

Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (New York/Europe, 1884 – 1953) cut paper silhouette on paper of two greyhounds, pencil signed lower right, "Hunt Diederich". Housed in a simple black painted frame. Sight – 7 7/8" H x 15 3/4" W. Framed – 9" H x 16 5/8" W.Circa 1920's. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook): Known for his stylized Art Deco figures and animals in iron, and large-scale mural works in metal, Wilhelm Hunt Diederich was born in Szent-Grot, Austria-Hungary into family that included William Morris Hunt and the architect, Richard Morris Hunt. He emigrated to America in 1894, and eight years later traveled West (1902), spending a couple of years in Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona living as a cowboy. He was well known in the upper circles of international society and respected by his fellow sculptors. Exhibition venues included the Pennsylvania Academy, Art Institute of Chicago, Salon d'Automne, Museum of Modern Art and the Salons of America. He was active in the art colony of Woodstock, New York and exhibited with the Woodstock Art Association. Provenance: Originally from the collection of John "Jack" Alexander Rogers and his wife Mildred Bond from NYC at turn of the 20th century. See related Lots #516 and #762 in this sale. Condition: Abrasions/wear to paint of frame. Light toning to paper. [See more photos →]

Beauford Delaney (American, 1901-1979) watercolor on paper, landscape of meadows and trees in colors of aqua, yellow, orange, greens, blues, brown and black. Signed and dated lower left in red ink, “Beauford Delaney 1971”. Verso upper left in pencil, “BD-P-346” and written in ink on sticker, “12 1/2 x 9 1/4 730″. Beauford Delaney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. An apprentice to Lloyd Branson, Delaney was encouraged by his mentor to study art in Boston. In 1929 he travelled to New York and established himself as a prominent artist of the Harlem Renaissance. There he gained the attention and admiration of well known writers and artists such as James Baldwin, Georgia O’Keefe, Alfred Stieglitz, and many others. It was when he moved to Paris in 1953 that his work transitioned from figurative compositions to Abstract Expressionism with a focus on color and light. This watercolor was likely produced as a landscape color study during one of his visits to Baldwin at St. Paul-de-Vence, Cote d’Azur. Sheet: 12-1/2″ X 9-3/8”. Provenance – Estate of Beauford Delaney, Derek L. Spratley, Esquire, court-appointed administrator. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with very light toning verso. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee walnut pie safe, yellow pine and poplar secondary woods. The case top having the front edge strip of walnut and the remaining top poplar, two dovetailed drawers over two cupboard doors with mortise and tenon construction, punched tins on doors and side panels depicting an arch with a candle inside, six pointed star band on the top edge of side tins, tapered block feet. Interior with two shelves. 45 1/2" H x 52 1/2" W x 17 1/2" D. Mid 19th century. Written interior note with the name "Eva Kennedy Morristown Jan 83". Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Older refinish with minor shrinkage to case, tins with older surface, wear commensurate for age of safe. [See more photos →]

Tennessee Hepplewhite tall chest of drawers, cherry primary and yellow pine secondary. Two drawers over four graduated drawers ending with splayed French feet, shaped apron and returns. Simple molding around top, dovetailed drawers with scratch beaded fronts, old brass pulls. 50 1/2"H x 37 5/8"W x 21"D. First quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Older refinished surface, Interior drawer supports replaced to support weight of yellow pine drawers. Some minor chips to front feet tips, lower backboard and possible back blocks of rear feet later replacements. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee sideboard pie safe with silver painted urn tins having compass star designs and bell flower corners, total of 18 punched tin panels. Shaped gallery over two dovetailed drawers with shaped drawer fronts, lower two doors flanking a center panel, resting on elaborate shaped bracket front feet. Interior with three shelves, each shelf divided with wooden partitions, mortise and tenon door construction. Poplar secondary. 50 7/8" H x 58" W x 15 1/2" D. Mid 19th century. Note: Papers attached from June 24, 2006 John Jacob Dearstone estate auction in Greene Co. showing this safe. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition with an older cleaned surface, early 20th century painted tins with some scattered flaking. [See more photos →]

Leroy Neiman (American 1921-2012) serigraph, "Harry's Bar", pencil signed lower right, "Leroy Neiman", numbered lower left #125/600, gilt molded frame. Image: 25-1/4" H x 37-3/4" W, Sight: 28-1/4" H x 40-1/2" W, Frame: 49-3/4" H x 60-1/2" W. Condition: Excellent condition [See more photos →]

George Headley 10K rose gold, platinum and diamond handshake or clasped hand ring, handmade mounting containing 4 faceted and 5 cabochon rubies and 4 round brilliant diamonds, 8.2 grams. Ring size 4. Exhibited: The George Headley Retrospective, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 7, 2007 at The Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington, Kentucky, published in the exhibition catalog, p. 36. Headley's account books list a "gold hand ring" for Mrs. Warren Wright, 1952; it may have been a tribute to the design commonly associated with Paul Flato. (For an illustration of Flato's drawings for a "friendship" ring of the same design ref. PAUL FLATO: JEWELER TO THE STARS by Elizabeth Irvine Brady, p. 32). Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright, Jr., ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. See related lots 77-82 in this auction. Condition: Surface scratches due to age. [See more photos →]

Benjamin Champney (Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1817 – 1907) oil on canvas landscape titled "Mountain Lake" depicting a panoramic mountain scene with scattered trees in the foreground and figures ascending a winding mountain path w/ a large lake depicted in the middle ground bordered by rugged mountains. Signed lower left and dated, "B. Champney '69". Housed in a carved gilt wood molded frame. Sight – 8 3/4" H x 17 1/4" W. Framed – 14 1/2" H x 22 1/2" W. Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Biography: Born in New Hampshire, Benjamin Champney began his career as a lithographer in Boston, but became a renowned landscape, portrait and floral painter. He was especially associated with scenes of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and has been called the "Dean of the White Mountain painters". In 1841, he took the first of several European trips, and these early travels inspired him to paint landscapes. About 1850, he began painting landscapes in America and spending his summers on the Saco River at North Conway, New Hampshire, and winters at Woburn, Massachusetts. He was a founder of the Boston Art Club and exhibited widely in Boston and New York. Sources: Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art; Peter Hastings Falk (editor), Who Was Who in American Art. Condition: Some yellowing to varnish layer; wax relining. No inpainting visible under blacklight. [See more photos →]

Great White Fleet Imperial Chinese cloisonne vase, depicting the crossed flags of America and China with the Longevity character mark, all on a blue floral ground. 8 1/4" H. Circa 1908. Provenance: Collected by the consignor's grandfather, John Baxter Smith – U.S. Navy Paymaster, who was born in 1881, attended the Norfolk Academy and was made a paymaster with the rank of ensign in 1902. He stayed in the service through 1919, when he resigned as a Lt. Commander. Smith served on the following ships: Vermont, Princeton, Elacano, Villalobos, Wilmington, Monadnock, Ohio, Rhode Island, Lancaster, and Connecticut. He sailed with the Great White Fleet, although it is not certain on which ship he served during the Great White Fleet tour. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some oxidation evident to brass. [See more photos →]

Pair of Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Silver Plate three light candelabra with detachable flame finials, reeded twisting arm section detaches to form single candlestick. Tapering trumpet form shafts and circular bases, with gadroon detail at edges. Double sun marks on all sections. Birmingham, England, circa 1810-1815. 18"H. Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition. Possibly replated. [See more photos →]

Rare Raleigh, North Carolina coin silver jelly skimmer, reverse tipt fiddle pattern handle and broad, flat pierced circular bowl; marked on back C.B. Root (working Raleigh, NC 1847 – 1860). Script monogram PCP. 10-1/4" L, 3.37 oz troy. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut chest of drawers, two drawers over three graduated drawers, all dovetailed with lipped molded edges, possibly Knox or Greene County. Elaborately shaped front apron and sides, paneled sides, resting on thinly rounded tapered feet. Wooden pulls, yellow pine secondary. Corners of drawer fronts with sunken square nails. 45 1/8" H x 41" W x 19 1/8" D. Circa 1825. Note – an early 20th century C.M. McClung & Co. Knoxville tag is retained in top drawer. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Case with an older refinish, minor separations top edge, older replaced pulls, interior drawer supports/framework replaced. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Needlework Sampler by Jane Rogers, dated 1831. Silk on linen, cross stitched, with plain border, double upper case alphabet, 2 lower case alphabets and numbers, separated by rows of geometric designs, over a field decorated with pictorial images including 2 baskets of flowers and trees, the large center tree with bird atop branches, over a line reading, Jane Rogers her work aged 11 years 1831. Stained walnut molded frame with old Lyzon (Nashville) framing label en verso. 12-1/2" x 9" sight, 16-1/4" x 13" framed. Sampler is accompanied by a file of genealogical information on Jane Rogers, born 1820 in Nelson County, Kentucky (just east of Elizabethtown). Jane married Thomas Marshall in 1840 and had three sons; she died in 1856 at the age of 36 and was buried in the Middle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Larue County, Kentucky. Condition: General fading and discoloration, 1/4" dark stains at left center and lower center (near base of tree) with other lighter scattered stains in alphabet/number rows and at lower edge of sampler. Sampler has not been examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Rococo Revival Tea Kettle on stand, both test as coin silver. The teapot of octagonal form with elaborate chased floral repousse cartouche decoration to each side, serpentine handle with ivory ferrules, lid with rose finial, and four feet. Underside marked Warrin & Co 341 B Way N.Y. J.C.M. 5. Old English style monogram, EK or ER. Burner with matching maker's markings. Conforming octagonal stand with pierced leaf design and four cabriole legs ending in shell feet, joined by floral garlands, unmarked. Overall height including handle: 15". 48.73 oz troy kettle, 74.13 oz total weight (note some burner elements may not be all silver, it was not weighed). Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Central portion of handle is loose, ferrules are cracked, some small dents to burner, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Warren W. Sheppard (American, New Jersey, 1858-1937) oil on canvas depicting a seashore with breaking waves at sunset. Signed lower left, "Warren Sheppard". Housed in a gilt wooden frame. Sight – 19 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 25 3/4" H x 36" W. Biography (Courtesy of Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art): A marine painter, Warren Sheppard was a designer and navigator of racing yachts and sailed widely along the New England coast. He won the famous New York-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled "Practical Navigation." He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice. He took art lessons from marine painter Maurice De Haas and exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Museum. Condition: Overall light craquelure. Small abrasion (approx. 2") lower right.Scattered flaking/losses to canvas. Abrasions and losses to gilt frame. See blacklight photo. [See more photos →]

Persian Malayer carpet, wool on wool construction, central medallion on navy field with gold border. Colors of navy, blue, ivory, red, rose, ivory and green. 74" x 178". (6 ft. x 14ft. 8") Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Scattered areas of wear, abrash area to border on one end. Losses to sides and fringe. [See more photos →]

Pair cast iron horse heads in opposing direction, unmarked, likely contemporary, 20th century. 24" H x 7 1/2" W X 22" D, 7 3/4" square base. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Scattered areas of rust and oxidation. [See more photos →]

Japanese Meiji vase, silver ground with three raised mixed metal figures engaging in various activities (serving and growing food, playing music), their robes inlaid with mixed metal decoration, above applied rolling sea or wave motifs. Impressed seal mark to base. 6 1/2"H. Note: removable metal sleeve inside top. 6 1/2"H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of a former North Carolina State University professor. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

A silver-gilt dessert spoon purchased by President Andrew Jackson for use in the White House from the Baron de Tuyll service, made by Pierre-Joseph Dehanne of Paris (born 1751, master 1785, active 1806-circa 1820). Oval threaded handle, monogrammed on front "President's House" and engraved with the image of a Federal eagle on reverse, also marked for French First Standard silver and bearing the mark of Dehanne. Circa 1809-1819. 7-1/4"L, 1.67 oz troy. Note: This spoon is part of one of the most storied and well-used silver services used in the White House (known as the "President's House" in the early 19th century). During the 19th century, tableware and other household objects used in the White House were periodically sold off to make way for new furnishings, or sometimes given to supporters after a President left office. According to former White House curator Betty C. Monkman, in December 1833, halfway through President Andrew Jackson's first term, old furniture, glassware, silver and china from the White House were sold at auctions in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Jackson used the entire proceeds – $4,300 – on a single purchase: a 130 piece collection of fine French silver. The silver, consisting of dinner and dessert services, came from the estate of the Russian Minister to the United States, known as Baron de Tuyll, who had died in 1826. Most of the pieces from the so-called Baron de Tuyll service had been made between 1809 and 1819 by some of the most prominent French silversmiths of the Napoleonic period, including Dehanne and Martin-Guillaume Biennais (who was appointed silversmith to Napoleon and Josephine around 1805). This spoon is part of the set of "dessert flatware of gilded silver" made by Dehanne. An inventory of the President's House was taken the day before Jackson left office, on March 3, 1837, but it has not been located; much of the original Baron de Tuyll silver service remains at the White House, where pieces were used well into the 20th century. (ref. THE WHITE HOUSE: ITS HISTORIC FURNISHINGS AND FIRST FAMILIES by Betty C. Monkman, p. 86-87, 92). Additional photos of marks are available on request. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection, acquired several decades ago in the St. Louis area. Condition: Overall wear to gilding and wear with some loss of definition to eagle monogram and back of bowl; a few shallow small dents to bowl. [See more photos →]

Newcomb College Pottery teapot, scenic landscape design, carved to depict trees draped in Spanish moss with blue and green matte glaze. Impressed marks to base: registration mark RY (made 1929), shape number 191, potted by Jonathan Browne Hunt (1876-1943, at Newcomb 1927-1933) and decorated by Anna Francis Simpson. 5" H x 5" diameter x 8" length (including spout). According to the book Newcomb Pottery by Jessie Poesch, Miss Simpson received her diploma of art from Newcomb College in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1906. She registered as a Graduate Art student for 1906-1908 and joined the ranks of Art Craftsmen from 1908-1923 and 1924-1929. She died in 1930. The book goes on to state that "Miss Simpson exhibited an individuality in her pottery and embroidery that made her a master of her crafts… in 1929, Miss Simpson won a silver medal for the best pottery at the Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Southern States Art League held in San Antonio, for an Espanol design." Note that this teapot differs from other known Newcomb College teapots in that the design is scenic, not floral, and has a lid with a broad, wide knob as opposed to a small finial. However, the lid's glaze and buff body match that of the pot. Provenance: Inherited by consignor from Rosa Rainold Graner, 1904 – 1962, who graduated from Newcomb School of Art in 1926, specialist in ceramic sculpture, awarded the title of Master Craftsman (work was done under her married name, Rai Graner Murray). Condition: Firing flaw to interior rim; 1/16" flake to tip of spout. Hairlines to interior around spout which do not extend to exterior and do not fluoresce under blacklight. [See more photos →]

Reed & Barton "Francis I" pattern sterling silver flatware including 10 dinner knives (4 with Modern Blades @ 8-7/8"L and 6 with New French Blades @ 9-1/8"L); 10 dinner forks @ 7-1/4"L; 11 salad forks; 12 teaspoons; 8 iced teaspoons; 1 place spoon; 3 serving spoons; 1 serving fork; 1 pierced serving spoon; 1 gravy ladle; 1 cream ladle; 1 master butter; 1 butter spreader; 1 bottle opener; 1 pastry server; 1 pie server; 1 pickle/oyster fork; 1 strawberry fork; 1 jelly spoon and 1 sugar spoon, 5" to 10-1/4" L. 68 pieces, 84.215 weighable oz troy. Condition: Very good condition with some surface scratches due to use. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

18k yellow and white gold link bracelet with lion head clasp, alternating links of folded satin Greek-key design and oval bright gold links. 18k white gold discs at each end. Lion's head with 2 sapphire eyes and a circle clasp. Marked "18K, Italy". 8 3/4"L x 3/4"W, 61.9 grams. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. [See more photos →]

One pair 18K, 10% iridium platinum (marked) yellow gold and diamond clip earrings in the shape of a rosebud, each earring containing 22 round brilliant cut pavª set diamonds and 3 round brilliant cut prong set diamonds, all set in platinum, with a total weight for both earrings of approximately 2 cts. (approximately H-I, VS2-SI1). 1"H x 3/4"W each, 12.5 grams total. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Greene County, TN walnut inlaid chest of drawers. Rectangular top with ogee molding, four graduated drawers, cartouche design line inlay enclosing three diamonds, chamfered corners, shaped apron, French feet. Secondary wood poplar. For a similar inlaid chest from this school, refer to "Art and Mystery of Tennesse Furniture", Harsh & Williams, p. 208, Figure 264. Found in the Bristol, TN area. 47 7/8"H x 41 3/8"W x 17 7/8"D. 1st quarter of the 19th century. Condition: Older refinish, interior drawer supports replaced with most drawer sides built up, sides of case interior have been cut to compensate for shrinkage/warpage, repair to returns of front feet, veneer facings on one side of front feet possibly later, older apron (possibly 19th century replacement). Back feet and blocking to feet appear original. [See more photos →]

Edith Barretto Parsons (New York, 1878-1956) pair of bronze terrier puppies, one in a howling pose and the other in a walking pose, possibly intended as bookends. Deep brown patina. Both bronzes inscribed on base side "E. B. Parsons, (copyright)", foundry mark Gorham Co. and letter stamping on the sitting dog, OGBK and the walking dog, OG(last two letters illegible). Dimensions of the sitting howling puppy, 6 3/8"H x 6 1/2"L x 2 3/8"W. Dimensions of the walking puppy, 4 5/8"H x 6 1/2"L x 2 3/8"W. Biography (courtesy of Askart: The Artists Bluebook): Born in Halifax, Virginia, Edith Parsons studied at the Art Students League in New York with John Twachtman, Daniel Chester French, and George Bernard. From 1908 to 1933, she exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design. She was known for her naturalistic depictions of children and animals. She specialized in memorial fountains, including one in John Galloway Public Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Condition: Both in overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Julius Friedrich Anton Schrader (German, 1815-1900) oil on canvas portrait depicting a young golden haired female dressed in Renaissance attire holding a pink rose. Housed in the original carved and molded gilt wood frame. Sight: 25 1/2"H x 21"W. Framed: 36 1/4"H x 32"W. Late 19th century. Condition: 3" tear to upper left quadrant in background beside subject's head, wear to bottom edge of canvas, overall craquelure. [See more photos →]

Pair of 17th century hand colored, copper plate engraved Baroque astronomical charts by Johann or Johannes Zahn (1641-1707), "Three Competing Views of the Universe: the Ptolemaic earth-centered view; the Copernican sun-centered view; and an earth-centered view of Tycho Brahe" and "A wind rose with the names of the various winds". Published in Zahn's book "Mundi Mirabilis Economia/Marvelous World" ( Nuremberg, 1696). Sight: 14"H x 16 1/2"W. Framed: 20 1/4"H x 22 1/2"W. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: 1st item: One with 6" crease or possible repaired tear to lower right quadrant. 2nd item: 1 1/2" abrasion loss at center lower edge. Both with vertical fold lines and light pencil annotations in corners. [See more photos →]

Harvey Joiner (Kentucky/Indiana,1852-1932) oil on board landscape depicting sunlight streaming through a grove of beech trees, reflected in a pond or pool of water visible at the edge of the foreground. Signed "Harvey Joiner" lower right and titled Pool in the Woods, Mid-Autumn Beechwoods on remnants of original paper label en verso. Original burnished molded frame with gilted wood mat and nameplate. 13-1/2" x 5-1/2" sight, 21" x 13" framed. Biography (courtesy Who Was Who In American Art): A painter, Harvey Joiner did portraits including the first five governors of Indiana and also worked in St. Louis where it is thought he studied with David Hoffman. At age 16, he began sketching scenes of African-Americans on the Mississippi River Boats, and by 1880, he had established a studio in Louisville, Kentucky and specialized in scenes of Kentucky beech woods. He also painted allegorical subjects. Condition: Painting in excellent condition. Frame has some small abrasions and surface losses to protruding edges. [See more photos →]

"Map of the Tennassee government, formerly part of North Carolina, taken chiefly from surveys by Gen. D. Smith and others." Engraving by Joseph T. Scott for Careys American Edition of Guthrie's Geography Improved. Hand colored borders. Ink script '39' en verso in upper right corner, first state. Sheet 10"H x 21 3/4", 9 1/8" x 19 3/4". Circa 1795. Note: This is the first map of Tennessee after statehood and the first map of Tennessee to be based on actual surveys, mostly the work of General Daniel Smith, a member of the 1779-80 Virginia-North Carolina border commission. The map shows some of the white settlements in the territory as well as towns and lands of the American Indians. Nashville and Clarksville are shown above the "S. Bound. of the military Reservation" in Middle Tennessee. Condition: Top sheet margin with lettering "Engraved for Careys American Edition of Guthrie's Geography improved." trimmed and only the lower edge of letters visible. Tear to lower right margin edge of sheet and does not appear to extend into map border. A couple of light toning spots. [See more photos →]

Mark Chee (Navajo, 1914-1981) silver and turquoise cuff bracelet with 7 bezel set turquoise stones and bead and impressed animal decoration. Maker's mark on interior. 5/8" H x 5 1/8" circumference plus 1" opening. 3.915 oz troy. Silver not marked. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

George Headley 14K yellow gold, ruby and diamond bracelet in the shape of a horseshoe linked with a bridle bit, the horseshoe set with 8 square cut rubies and 8 pavª-set round diamonds of various sizes, largest being .03 ct. (one diamond missing). The clasp is connected at bridle bit and one end of horseshoe. 1″ opening. 27.3 grams. Note: Headley’s account books list a “diamond horseshoe” made for Mr. Warren Wright, July, 1941, Hollywood, and a “ruby line bracelet” Nov. 30, 1951; it is unclear which of these entries is for this bracelet. Exhibited: The George Headley Retrospective, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 7, 2007 at The Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky (illustrated in the catalog, page 34). Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright, Jr., ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. Condition: One diamond missing at break at apex of horseshoe. Scratches due to wear. CONDITION: Loss of enamel on rider, specifically to left hand, knee, boot, top of cap and left shoulder; two diamonds missing. Previously repaired using lead solder. [See more photos →]

100 pcs Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware in the Les Cinq Fleurs pattern, circa 1900, two pattern variations. Set includes 14 dinner knives, 9"L with blunt blades; 1 dinner knife, 10"L with blunt blade; 13 dinner knives, 9-5/8"L with new French blades; 12 dinner forks, 7-3/4"L; 16 dinner forks, 7"L; 2 forks, 6-3/4"L; 1 salad fork, 6-1/8"L; 5 salad forks, 6-1/4"L; 4 salad forks, 6"L; 18 teaspoons, 5-3/4"L; 1 Ann Arbor souvenir spoon, 5-3/4"L; 5 spoons, 5-1/4"L; 1 place spoon, 7"L; 1 demitasse souvenir spoon, engraved "Milwaukee", 4-1/4"L; 4 tablespoons, 8-1/4"L; 1 tomato server and 1 individual fish knife. Set also includes 1 Wallace cake knife. 101 total pieces. 106.905 weighable oz troy. Note: Les Cinq Fleurs was a multi-motif pattern with approximately 8 pattern variations. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Most pieces monogrammed. Blades on 15 dinner knives with wear. [See more photos →]

Gilbert Gaul (NY/TN/NJ, 1855-1919) oil on board, impressionistic landscape depicting a cottage, possibly French Creole, raised on piers with steep thatched roof. The architecture is reminiscent of vernacular houses in Louisiana as well as the area around Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Signed lower left “G Gaul”. Later carved and giltwood frame. 12-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ sight, 17-3/4″ x 13-3/4″ framed. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): New Jersey born Gilbert Gaul studied at the National Academy of Art and the Art Students League and was a member of the National Academy of Design. He worked as an illustrator for Harper’s Monthly and made numerous trips West to record visual images during the late 1870s, often living on Army posts and with Indian tribes. Gaul maintained studios in New York City and Nashville, Tennessee, where he made paintings based on these studies. In the 1880s, he was among a group of 11 artists commissioned by the Federal Government to illustrate the Eleventh Census of 1890. He also traveled and painted in Mexico and South America. Condition: Excellent condition, cleaned. [See more photos →]

An archive of 10 early photographs related to members of the Donelson family of Middle Tennessee, including some of the children of Andrew Jackson Donelson and Emily Tennessee Donelson, and of Stockley and Phyla Ann Donelson. Includes: a 1/4 plate ambrotype of Rachel Jackson Donelson (daughter of Andrew Jackson Donelson and Emily Tennessee Donelson, born in the White House), the mat with impressed marks F.H. Clark & Co. (Memphis) and Remington (possibly Stephan Remington of Memphis, photographer); a 1/6 plate bust length daguerreotype of John Samuel Donelson (son of Andrew Jackson Donelson and Emily Tennessee Donelson, a Captain in the Confederate Army, died in Civil War 1863; inscription inside notes "Made while at Yale University 1851"); a 1/6 plate ambrotype of Mary Emily (Donelson) Wilcox (daughter of Andrew Jackson Donelson and Emily Tennessee Donelson) with a child on her lap identified as Mary Rachel Wilcox but possibly her son Andrew Donelson Wilcox; a 1/4 plate tintype of (Mary) Emily, Caroline, and Lawrence Donelson (children of Stockley and Phyla Ann Donelson); a 1/6 plate ambrotype identified as Mary Walton (likely an adult picture of Mary Emily Donelson Walton, seen in the aforementioned daguerreotype); a pair of 1/6 plate daguerreotypes depicting portraits of the Rev. Burchett Douglas and Frances (Patsy) McGee of Sumner County; two daguerreotypes in matching case of an unknown man and woman, and 1 tintype of unknown man. Also included is an early printed photograph of a cemetery with note on back that it depicts the graves of Captain John Donelson, Mary Purnell Donelson, and Emily Donelson; it is signed Fanny Walton. Provenance: purchased by consignor at a Lewisburg, TN estate sale. Condition: Rachel Jackson Donelson: tarnish halo around edge of image; cover separated from case. John Samuel Donelson: 1" loss to preserver, tarnish halo around edge of image. Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox and infant: dark discoloration to right side of image, some hairlines to background, cover separated from case. 3 Donelson Children: Some losses and wear to case, missing cover. Photographs of the portraits and of Mary Walton and single unidentified man are missing their covers and have some wear to cases. Photographs of unidentified couple have some tarnish halos and wear to cases. [See more photos →]

Confederate Civil War ambrotype, 1/6th plate, depicting a Confederate officer attired in his uniform and wearing a Hardee hat bearing an infantry insignia "AV" for Virginia. The officer is holding his sword in a vertical position, his buckle appears to be a Virginia sheet brass. Embossed case measures 3 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W. Condition: Wear and losses to case. Some darkening to glass around image. [See more photos →]

Ornate Nashville, Tennessee retailed cream pitcher, Rococo Revival style repousse design with floral, foliate and scroll decoration, central cartouche monogrammed WMBE to MC, and acanthus overlaid S-scroll handle, atop four scrolled feet; marked on underside "Gowdy" (Thomas Gowdey, b. 1795, working Nashville, 1825-d. 1863). 6" H, 5.675 oz troy. Circa 1850. Note: the misspelling on Gowdy's name in this mark, and on other Gowdey pieces, suggests they were made elsewhere and retailed in Nashville. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: 1/2"L deep scratch to side underneath top terminus of handle, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Scarce North Carolina alkaline glazed jug by Henry Ritchie (b. 1822, Lincoln Co. NC), marked "HR" on upper shoulder with an inscribed "2" denoting gallon capacity. "HR" impressed mark similar to illustrated mark for Henry Ritchie on page 36, Figure 53 of "Two Centuries of Potters: A Catawba Valley Tradition," Lincoln County Historical Association, Lincoln County Museum of History, 1999. Henry was the son of Moses Ritchie and the older brother of Thomas Ritchie. 13 1/2" H. Third quarter of 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Condition “ chips to outer rim edge, shallow chip to base edge. [See more photos →]

Wilhelm Schwar (German, 1860-1943), double-sided oil on board. One side depicts roosters and hens and is signed and dated lower right W. Schwar 97, the other is a sunset landscape, also signed lower right and dated 97. Later giltwood molded frame with linen liner. 8" x 12" sight, 13-1/3" x 17-1/3" framed. Condition: Landscape scene has light craquelure. Chicken scene is in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee walnut pie safe of small size, Knox or Blount County. Walnut angular shaped gallery over one nailed drawer, two punched tin doors below with similar punched tin sides, shaped tapered feet. Each punched tin with a pair of elaborately shaped candlestick designs, two interior shelves, yellow pine secondary wood. Drawer has unusual mustache shaped pulls. 48 3/4" H x 43 1/4" W x 20 1/4" D. Third quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Older refinished surface, left case side is slightly separating, old insect damage to backboards on lower case.Interior of drawers and interior of case with early 20th century paint. [See more photos →]

1895 20 Dollar gold coin mounted in 14K (tested) yellow gold openwork frame and a 23" L 14K (marked) yellow gold rope chain. Pendant: 1-7/8" diameter. 65.8 grams total. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Coin not graded. Minor scratches to frame. [See more photos →]

Northwest Aluminum Specialty Company slag glass lamp. The base and top comprised of pierced brass plated aluminum with patriotic decoration including eagles, cornucopias and swags including a cap with an eagle finial. Both the base and top fitted with cream and blue slag glass panels and double sockets. Underside of base marked "N.W.A.S. Co.". 27 1/2" total H with eagle finial. Shade diameter – 20 3/4". Circa 1920. Condition: One panel of blue glass in shade chipped at corner, not visible from outside. One panel of cream glass chipped at corner with chips along the top, not visible from outside. Wear/losses to brass finish due to polishing. In working condition. [See more photos →]

Lucien DeLaRue (French, b. 1925) oil on canvas depicting a view of Paris and the river Seine. Signed lower right and housed in a carved gilt and gesso frame. Sight – 23 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – 31 1/2" H x 27 1/4" W. Condition: Painting overall very good condition. Frame with cracks to upper corners. [See more photos →]

Gorham sterling silver flatware, "King Edward" pattern, 105 pieces including 8 dinner knives (9-1/2"L), 8 dinner knives (9"L), 8 dinner forks (7-3/4"L), 8 luncheon forks (7"L), 17 individual salad forks (6-1/4"L), 1 salad fork (6-7/8"L), 21 teaspoons, 13 iced teaspoons, 7 cocktail forks, 2 flat butter spreaders, 1 demitasse spoon, 1 soup spoon, 1 gravy ladle, 2 cold meat forks, 1 serving spoon, 1 pierced serving spoon, 1 master butter, 1 butter knife, 2 sugar spoons and 1 lemon fork, 4-1/4" – 9"L., 106.935 weighable oz troy. Condition: Surface scratches due to use. Not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

14K (marked) yellow gold double-strand slide bracelet containing twenty various slides, many with gemstones, separated by gold beads and having a cameo clasp with safety chain, 7-1/4"L x 7/8"H. 75.5 grams. Early to mid-20th century. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Surface scratches and some abrasions to stones and minor loss of enamel on pansy. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) Middle Tennessee stoneware jars of graduated size. 1st item – Middle Tennessee stoneware jar with large pulled strap handles, elongated flaring rim, and ovoid base. Glaze with brown/tan/brown transition color. 8 7/8"H. 2nd item – Middle Tennessee stoneware jar with pulled lug handles, elongated flaring rim, and ovoid base. Glaze with brown/tan/brown transition color. 5 1/2"H. 3rd item – Miniature Middle Tennessee stoneware jar with pulled strap handles and flaring rim. 3 1/4"H. All Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: All in overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (New York/Europe, 1884 – 1953) cut paper silhouette on paper of horseman hunter with greyhound, pencil signed lower right, "Hunt Diederich". Housed in a simple black painted frame. 8 3/8" H x 10 5/8" W. Framed – 9 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W. Circa 1920's. Provenance: Originally from the collection of John "Jack" Alexander Rogers and his wife Mildred Bond from NYC at turn of the 20th century. See related Lots #516 and #762 in this sale. Condition: Abrasions/wear to paint of frame. Overall darker toning to paper, particularly at outer edges. [See more photos →]

Jon M. Wolfe (American, b. 1955) Contemporary glass multi-color sculpture, signed and dated 1995. 14-1/2" H x 10" W x 12-1/2" D. (Biography: courtesy Smithsonian American Art Museum): Jon Wolfe has been working with glass since the early 1980s. He received both his bachelor's and master of fine arts from the University of Illinois and studied at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State. He is currently director of the Hot Glass Studio at Kokomo Opalescent Glass in Indiana, the oldest producer of art glass in the country. Wolfe creates both functional and sculptural pieces, stating that his work "draws on the dialogue of basic design elements that provide a canvas for active surface treatment." Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item – Japanese officers sword and scabbard, WWII era. Bronze pommel, ray skin grip wrapped in black silk threads, tsuba with five petal flowers at each corner, wooden black painted scabbard with bronze mounts, blade has unsigned tang but two holes. Red and brown silk knot tassel corresponds to the colors for Japanese Army generals.. Blade 27 3/4" length. 2nd item – Japanese sword blade housed in a wooden case. Tang signed. 29" blade length, 38" total length. Condition: 1st item – a few shallow nicks to blade edge. 2nd item – blade edge near tip appears to have a line of residue (oxidation?), only one shallow nick to blade edge visible under a magnifying loop. [See more photos →]

Persian Isphahan or Naien rug, wool on linen, central blue field with birds and tree of life design, ivory border. Colors of blue, ivory, rust, gold and green. 7'3" x 5'1", (88" x 62"). Mid-20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some staining visible from the back. [See more photos →]

Nashville, Tennessee coin silver soup or punch ladle with plain fiddle handle, distinctive pointed fins at edge of bowl near handle terminus, marked "Richmond & Flint" within a rectangle (Barton Richmond and F. P. Flint, working Nashville, 1816-1823). Script "P" monogram. 14" L. 7.415 troy ounces. Note: Silversmiths Richmond and Flint supplied silver to some of Nashville's earliest residents, including Andrew Jackson. For a nearly identical ladle, used at The Hermitage by Jackson, see Tennessee Silversmiths by Benjamin H. Caldwell, p. 144, fig. 109. Circa 1820. Condition: Overall good condition with general wear. Old solder-repaired 1/2" tear to edge of bowl. [See more photos →]

Coin silver sugar urn, double marked E. Kinsey in rectangles (Edward Kinsey, b. 1810-d. 1865, working Newport, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio 1834-1861) tobacco bud finial atop a round lid with four acanthus chased reserves; the circular body with bands of bead and dart decoration at upper rim, foot ring, and shoulder, two handles with clamshell decorations at each terminus, and spiral banding at mid-shaft over a stepped circular base. Hammered construction. 10-3/4"H, 35.08 oz troy. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: Excellent condition, no monograms or monogram removals apparent. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee blanket box, Washington County. Dovetailed case, iron strap hinges, stepped base molding with doweled tapered feet. Feet doweled through case underside. Remnants of old red paint, appears to be white pine throughout. This chest is illustrated in "Art & Furniture of East Tennessee", Namuni Hale Young, p. 8, illustration 10. 15" H x 31" W x 12" D. Circa 1820-40. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Overall very good condition with moldings for front right foot missing, [See more photos →]

Enrique Alferez (TX/LA, 1901-1999) plaster sculpture of a bull, leaping from a jet of water; probably a maquette for one of the fountains the artist designed in New Orleans. Plaster is painted to simulate bronze. Unsigned. 19"H x 21"W x 5"D. 15.6 lbs. Provenance: Inherited by consignor from Rosa Rainold Graner, 1904 – 1962, who graduated from Newcomb School of Art in 1926, specialist in ceramic sculpture, awarded the title of Master Craftsman (work was done under her married name, Rai Graner Murray). Murray also studied sculpture with Enrique Alferez beginning in 1933 and worked with him on the sculpture in New Orleans' City Park. Condition: Tail broken and reglued with 2" area of loss. Several chips and losses to paint, most noticeably to front and rear feet, largest area of loss 1-1/4"L. [See more photos →]

14k white gold Art Deco style diamond and sapphire demi parure consisting of one tapered bracelet, 7 1/8" L and one pair companion dangle earrings with screw backs, 1 3/4" L. 23.9 total grams. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition. Minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved white jade figural group depicting two boys, possibly twins, seated with musical instruments. 2 3/8″W x 1 1/2″H. Qing dynasty. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Note: Mrs. Wilde (originally from Nashville) and her husband, Lt. Col. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr., traveled in Asia extensively circa 1945-1950 while he served as an aide de camp to General Edward Malory Almond in Tokyo and Korea (Almond was Chief of Staff, Far East Command, to General MacArthur). In 1957, the couple moved to Europe when Lt. Col. Wilde was assigned as Protocol Chief of the Visitors Bureau Section of the Berlin Command under Gen. Barksdale Hamlett. In 1969 Lt. Col. Wilde returned to Asia to work in Saigon with the Research and Analysis Division, working closely with General Westmoreland. After leaving the army, he worked as director of the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs and executive director of the American Numismatic Association (and later served multiple roles on its board of directors, including President, and served as an instructor). In this capacity he and Mrs. Wilde traveled the world, collecting art and antiques, with a particular emphasis on Asian decorative arts. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Coin silver teapot, the lobed body adorned with repousse architectural motifs depicting various buildings, along with floral decoration; hinged lid with figural flower and leaf finial, c-scroll handle with naturalistic grapevine motifs and spout with acanthus leaf and flowering vine decoration, all on four scroll and shell feet. Impressed marks with serrated edges "W. Adams" and "New-York" on base (William L. Adams working 1831-1850). Script monogram. 31.71 oz troy. 8 1/2" H. 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Condition: Very good condition. Script monogram in center cartouche. [See more photos →]

Andy Warhol signed color screenprint poster of Kimiko Powers from Warhol's Colorado State University Exhibition, 1981, edition of 250. Signed lower right margin. Printed by Licht Editions, Denver, and published by the Colorado State University Department of Art, Fort Collins, Colorado. 24-15/16" x 34-15/16", unframed. Provenance: private Memphis collection. Note 2 similar posters from the same consignor sold in our May 18, 2013 and July 19, 2014 auctions (lots 361 and 507, respectively). All three posters were acquired and signed by Warhol at the opening reception of the "Warhol at Colorado State University" exhibit in September, 1981. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Attrib. Harvey Joiner (Kentucky/Indiana,1852-1932) oil on canvas-wrapped board, landscape depicting two trees in a forest, one bathed in sunlight, the other in shadows. Ornate giltwood molded frame with brass nameplate, housed inside a black shadowbox frame. Board 8" x 6", giltwood frame 15" x 13", shadowbox frame 14-1/2" x 16-1/2". Provenance: Kentucky collection. Biography (courtesy Who Was Who In American Art): A painter, Harvey Joiner did portraits including the first five governors of Indiana and also worked in St. Louis where it is thought he studied with David Hoffman. At age 16, he began sketching scenes of African-Americans on the Mississippi River Boats, and by 1880, he had established a studio in Louisville, Kentucky and specialized in scenes of Kentucky beech woods. He also painted allegorical subjects. Condition: Canvas laid down on board, small losses and hairlines to gilt frame and small minor abrasions to shadowbox. [See more photos →]

Attributed to Washington Bogart Cooper (Tennessee, 1809-1882), oil on canvas portrait of Mary Amis Goodwin Owen of Lebanon, Tennessee (b. Granville County, NC 1787-d. 1878, Lebanon, TN). Subject was the wife of a prominent Wilson County doctor, Dr. John Owen, and the mother in law of Tennessee's 14th Governor, William Bowen Campbell (1807-1867). Mrs. Owen is depicted seated in a chair, wearing a black dress with white collar and bonnet, holding a pair of gold spectacles. Unsigned; period inscription en verso: "Lebanon, Tennessee". Original giltwood molded frame. 29" x 36" sight, 37" x 44" framed. Provenance: Purchased by consignor in 2013 from Camp Bell, the historic Campbell home on Coles Ferry Pike in Lebanon, TN, where it descended in the subject's family. Note: A file of biographical/genealogical research on the subject accompanies this lot, including a photograph of a portrait of the subject's daughter, Frances Isabella "Fanny" Owen Campbell, who married Gov. Campbell; a photo of Mrs. Owen's antebellum home (the Dr. John Owen-Campbell Home, built in Lebanon 1848 and now on the National Register), and photos of the gravestones for Mrs. Owen and her husband, Dr. John Owen. Condition: Scattered craquelure and accretions, a few scattered minute fleabite sized flakes, one 3/4" tear to upper background, one 2" scratch to upper right quadrant, 1" area of tenting to lower right quadrant. [See more photos →]

1st item – John Wesley Chumley (Virginia/Tennessee, 1928 -1984) watercolor on paper of farmer holding a cradle scythe or corn reaper, signed lower left, "Chumley". 22" x 23" sight, 31 1/4" x 33 1/4" framed. 2nd item – John Chumley framed study of the same subject matter in item 1 with the figure and scythe drawn in pencil and the end of the scythe completed in watercolor. 21" x 20" sight, 30 1/2" x 30" framed. Biography (courtesy Askart/J.C. Tumblin): John Chumley was born in Minnesota and grew up in Tennessee. His interest in realism flourished while studying under Walter Steumpfig at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; he also studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and was Artist in Residence at the Fort Worth Center of Art in Texas from 1958-1961. Chumley moved with his family to the Shenandoah Valley in 1961. Scenes from his native East Tennessee were a frequent source of inspiration. He had one man shows at the Dulin Gallery of Art (predecessor of the Knoxville Museum of Art, Fort Worth, Norfolk, Va., Pennsylvania and New York. His New York exhibits were very successful and earned him national recognition and comparisons with Hopper and Wyeth. He is buried in Winchester, Virginia. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: 1st item – scattered foxing throughout. 2nd item – some foxing lower half of work. [See more photos →]

"The Farmers and Traders Guide, The Wholesale of Retail Value of Any Commodity from One Quarter of a Cent to Fifteen Dollars, with a variety of useful tables". By J.W. & J.R. Robinson, Printed by Johnston & Edwards, Pumpkintown, TN, 1839. Marbleized paper cover. 136 pages. Note: Pumpkintown, TN is no longer in existence but was originally located in McMinn County, TN near present day Athens, TN. The name was a corruption of the existing Cherokee Native American village a corruption of "Potemkin town". Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Some wear and spots on the spine and cover. Browning and spotting on pages. [See more photos →]

Virginia corner cupboard with unusual fall front center section; walnut primary, poplar secondary, single piece construction. Deep molded cornice over two six-pane glazed doors opening to two interior shelves, over a middle section with hinged fall front door, revealing dish storage compartment. Two lower doors with one interior shelf, all on bun feet. Found in the Staunton, Virginia area. 82 3/4"H x 42 1/4"W x 28 3/4"D. Second quarter 19th century. Condition: Door hinges moved and possibly replaced. Some glass panes replaced. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee walnut twelve pane corner cupboard. Simple broken arch shaped cornice over two glazed doors with 12 panes, center dovetailed drawer with a center divider, over two paneled doors, supported on turned and tapered feet. Appears to retain the original knobs. Yellow pine and poplar secondary. 81 3/4"H x 42 1/4"W x 24"D. Circa 1835. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Refinished, drawer sides slightly built up, appears to retain some of the original glue blocks on the underside of the drawer, one pane with crack, minor putty fill on interior yellow pine shelves, old tin patch on backboard. [See more photos →]

Red painted and stenciled grain or seed drill in bench form manufactured by the Hoosier Drill Company, "Gale Sulky Harrow Mfg. Co. Detroit Michigan" stenciled in yellow letters on the front of the trough, iron supports on each side with the name of the Hoosier Drill Co. Richmond Ind. on one side and patent dates 1863 – 1878 on the other iron support. 17"H x 53 1/2"W x 16 1/8"D. 4th quarter of 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Iron supports with oxidation, wear to top and expected wear to paint. [See more photos →]

1st group: 148 Silver Half-Dollars: 8 Standing Lady Liberty; 37 Walking Lady Liberty; 103 Ben Franklin. 57.62 total oz troy. 2nd group: 24 Franklin Half-Dollars, 9.51 oz troy. 3rd group: 35 Kennedy 1964 Half-Dollars, 14.075 oz troy. (81.205 total of group). Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Coins in various circulated conditions. [See more photos →]

Newcomb College art pottery matte glaze vase, decorated by the artist Henrietta Bailey with moss tree design in blue and green underglaze. Base marked with Newcomb cipher, the artist's mark HB, registration mark B88 and additional letters KP. 4" H. Circa 1910 – 1912. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Paul Jacoulet (French, 1902-1960) colored woodblock print. 1st item: "Les Perles, Mandchoukuo" pencil signed lower left with artist stamp and numbered #202 of 250. 18 3/4"H x 14 1/8"W. 2nd item: "M. Keen et M. Lee, Seoul, Coree". Pencil signed lower left with artist stamp and numbered #159 of 350. 18 3/4"H x 14 1/8"W. Both 20th century. Condition: Both overall very good condition. Original, untrimmed margins. [See more photos →]

Victorian sterling silver ewer, marks for Edward and John Barnard, London, 1859-60, hinged lid having an elaborate lily and leaf finial, a naturalistic grapevine handle, the spout with applied grape clusters engraved cartouche, and the lobed body adorned around the belly with cartouches enclosing repousse fruit and foliate decorations, on a round lobed footring with raised scroll ornamentation. Conjoined monogram, MMKW. 13"H, 28.225 oz troy total weight. Condition: Overall good condition with some unevenness to footring, some persistent tarnish, a 3/4" dent to side without monogram. [See more photos →]

Rare large 3/4 plate size daguerreotype of an officer in uniform, with his wife and four young children, circa 1845. One child is depicted reclining in her father's lap, her hands clasped in his, while two daughters flank their parents and the youngest child lays across the mother's lap. Leather covered wood case, lined in red velvet. Sight: 5-1/4" x 4-1/3". Overall 7" x 5-3/4". Note: Nine buttons are visible on the officer's coat, with the remaining ones obscured by the child in his lap. The buttons on his uniform have a distinct rim behind and around the raised central sections, which indicate he is likely a staff officer in a militia, in the Medical Service or the Paymaster Department, both of whom had two rows of 10 buttons down the front and embroidery on the collar and cuffs. Condition: Later mat and protective glass over it; a couple of minute dents to plate and loss of silvering at edges. Abrasions to case exterior and 1-1/2" scratch to rear of case. [See more photos →]

Condition: Overall good condition with expected wear and losses. [See more photos →]

Strand of mixed ancient Phoenician, Islamic, and Byzantine glass beads with a central pendant depicting a human face. Beads range in size from 1/8" to 1". Necklace measures 14 1/2" folded. 500 BCE to 800 – 1000 AD. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected general wear. [See more photos →]

French 18K yellow gold pocket watch, made in the form of a jockey's hat, the top with embossed foliate decoration. Interior of back case marked "18K, RI, 31518" with Minerva head stamp. Interior of front case also marked 18K. Enameled face with numeric dial, stem wind. 3/4"H x 1"W x 1-3/8"D. 1st quarter 20th century. 21.9 total weighable grams. Condition: Very light surface wear, watch not running at time of inspection. Stem likely replaced. [See more photos →]

Pauline Wallen (Tennessee, 20th century) impressionist oil on canvas depicting a mountain landscape in East Tennessee. Titled on back stretcher, "Rising Mist over Mt. Leconte". Signed and dated "65" lower left. Housed in the original gilt molded frame. Sight: 10 3/4" H X 13 1/2" W, Frame: 14" H x 16 7/8" W. Biography: A Knoxville native, Wallen studied art at Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C.; the University of Tennessee; the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Stuart Art School, both in Washington, D.C. In 1982 she was awarded the Medaille D'Argent Aquarelle at Le Grand Palais Salon Des Artistes Francais for her watercolor painting, "Classic Realism." Wallen is also a member of the Tennessee Watercolor Society and Associations of Art in Paris. (Courtesy of Hanson Gallery). Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. Two small dots of inpainting lower right quadrant. See blacklight photo. [See more photos →]

E. Dent & Co. mantel clock, ebonized obelisk form case with inlaid brass ornamentation; circular enameled dial with ovolo and beaded surround, applied bronze swag and stylized acanthus and paw feet. Time and strike with silent option. Retains key. 27"H x 19"W x 9"D. English, late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: 4" crack to top of case, scattered light abrasions and wear to case, light scratching and wear to dial, one 3" section of brass inlay missing. Works not tested or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Companion pair of Baroque style walnut needlepoint armchairs with shaped arms, carved stretchers and Spanish front feet. Wool needlepoint upholstery features figural and bird vignettes. 46 1/2" H x 27 1/2 W arms x 26 1/2" D and 47" H x 27 1/2" W arms x 27" D. Both seats: 25 1/2" W x 21" D. Continental, late 19th century. Please note that chairs are not a matched pair. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Some wear to needlepoint and fringe. Minor surface scratches to wood. [See more photos →]

Southern coin silver water dipper, round silver bowl with molded rim and turned walnut handle, the bowl with inscription or script monogram "Jeff Davis". Inscription appears period. 11-1/2"L. Provenance: private Arkansas collection. Note: Water dippers are a relatively uncommon form in American coin silver, and seem to surface mainly in the South (particularly the Deep South). While the exact history of this dipper is unknown, the Museum of the Confederacy has in its possession a nameplate from the silver chest of Jefferson Davis used in the White House of the Confederacy, also monogrammed "Jeff. Davis" (note the presence of a period after Jeff). According to the donor letter that accompanies the nameplate, "When Richmond was captured, and the Federal forces were taking possession, Sec. Chase, paymaster of the Confederacy, being unable to remove the heavy chest of silver and desirous of saving all he could, broke open the chest, taking off this plate from the top of the chest, and took out as much as he could of the contents." The nameplate and other objects were brought for safe keeping to Richmond; it is not known if this dipper might have been among them or if it has any connection to the former President of the Confederate States of America. Condition: Repair at juncture of bowl and handle, several noticeable dents to bowl, 2 tears at rim (largest 3/8"L). [See more photos →]

East Tennessee Sheraton chest of drawers, walnut primary, poplar secondary. Two side by side dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls above four graduated dovetailed drawers with wooden pulls and inlaid escutcheons. All drawers cockbeaded and case resting on turned feet. 49 1/4"H x 40 1/4"W x 20"D. Circa 1830. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Large square patch to lower right drawer front.Crack to left rear foot. Sun-bleached surface with scattered wear. [See more photos →]

Continental, likely Belgian tall case clock, oak, with arched bonnet having applied carved acanthus ornamentation, arched hood door, silvered brass dial engraved "Stilmount Cobbes 1789", with additional small dial (possibly a calendar ring); 8 day brass works, paneled sides and waist door with oval glass window; original brass hinges and hardware; paneled base with canted and bombe corners with applied carved acanthus ornaments. 98 1/2"H x 23 5/8"W x 13"D. Late 18th century. Condition: Lacking glass and one weight, some spandrels loose on dial; some minor staining to wood just below door. Pendulum (retained, with dents) has been removed and interior waist section fitted with bracket and shelves. Some oxidation and polish residue to dial. Small loss to edge molding at left corner, waist section, and small loss to applied carving on left side of base. Scattered shrinkage cracks. [See more photos →]

73 pcs assorted Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware in the Buttercup pattern. Old Lion-anchor-G marks. Includes: 16 iced tea spoons, 14 flat handle butter spreaders, 12 demitasse spoons, 7 luncheon forks, 8 teaspoons, 4 tablespoons, 3 salad/dessert forks, 3 luncheon knives, 1 sugar sifter or berry spoon, 1 sauce ladle, 1 cold meat fork, 1 lemon fork, and a carving fork and knife (10-3/8") with stainless blades and tines. 67.62 oz troy excluding all knives and carving fork. Condition: Excellent condition with no monograms. [See more photos →]

Renee Theobald (French, b. 1926) oil on canvas harbor scene with town buildings in background, titled en verso "Le Crois". Signed lower left. Gilt-washed molded frame. Sight: 19-1/2" H x 23-1/2" W. Framed: 24" H x 28-1/2" W. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Craquelure, most noticeable in sky area, upper left. [See more photos →]

Antique brass microscope, engraved Powell & Lealand, 170 Euston Road, London; with tripod support and fitted circular walnut stand, 17"H (17-1/2"H including base). English, circa 1870. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Overall very good condition with some light wear/oxidation in expected areas, mirror present but detached with no silvering (clear glass). [See more photos →]

Ernest Chiriacka (American, 1913-2010) oil on canvas mounted on board, prairie scene depicting two Native Americans on horseback with another horse trailing. A campsite of teepees can be seen in the background right. Signed lower left "E. Chiriacka". Unframed. 12" H x 16" W. Biography: Ernest Chiriacka, artist, illustrator, and sculptor, was born Anastassios Kyriakakos in New York City of Greek ancestry. In the 1930s he studied art in NYC at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, the Art Students League, and the Grand Central School of Art. Chiriacka went on to a celebrated career as an magazine cover artist for publications including The Saturday Evening Post, American, Good Housekeeping, Liberty, Colliers, Esquire, Coronet and Cosmopolitan. He is best known for his pin-up paintings for Esquire Magazine Annual Calendars in the 1950s. He was also one of the top cover artists for paperback books. After his career in magazine illustration ended in the 1960s, he devoted much of his time to paintings of western scenes for exhibition in nationwide fine art galleries. (Biography courtesy ernestchiriacka.blogspot.com and Askart: the Artists' Bluebook). Condition: Very good condition. Light paint application to background of signature, a couple of small spots lacking the application of paint. Three small edge folds lower corners and at base. [See more photos →]

5 International sterling silver julep cups, P699 on base, 3-3/4" H, not monogrammed. 22.38 oz troy total. Plus one silverplated F.G. Webster & Son julep cup, 4" H, not monogrammed. (6 cups total) Condition: Few slight dents on International cups and dent on base of Webster cup. Overall very good condition. None are monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) Chinese jade animal carvings/toggles including a monkey holding a peach, a foo lion/dog and a foo lion/dog with smaller foo lion/dog atop back. Small pieces of jade fitted with brown necklace cord. Ranging in size from 1 1/2″L to 2 1/4″L. Qing dynasty. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: All overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

12 goblets in the Chantilly pattern – 8 sterling and 4 silverplate – with simple repousse flower and scroll designs to bowl and gilt interiors, all 6-1/2"H. Includes eight sterling silver goblets, script mark Gorham 1033-1 plus lion-anchor-G marks, 49.5 oz troy, and four silverplate goblets, script mark Gorham VC1340, 6-1/2" H. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Seven pieces of Federal coin silver attr. Joseph Richardson, Jr. (Philadelphia, 1752-1831), all with bright-cut engraved, oval reverse tipt handles. Includes one pair sugar tongs with oval grips, one tablespoon, and five teaspoons, all marked JR in rectangle. All have same JG monogram. Sizes 5-3/8" to 8-3/4", combined weight 5.56 oz troy. Late 18th-early 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: All pieces in very good condition. Possible very good repair to one arm of tongs. [See more photos →]

Vintage glass fruit bowl lamp, in two parts, probably Czech glass, 9" H x 10" diameter, 1st half-20th century. Condition: Some surface grime. Possible break to ends of two fruit pieces. [See more photos →]

2 Chinese snuff bottles. 1st item: Agate or smoky quartz snuff bottle, oval with broad shouldered form, carved in a dragon and phoenix design, 2-3/4"H. 2nd item: Porcelain snuff bottle with enameled decoration of a cricket and tobacco leaf. 3"H. Condition: 1st item: Missing spoon; minor wear to exterior; internal imperfection to lid – does not appear to be a chip. 2nd item: Probably missing original lid. [See more photos →]

Pair of Classical style bronze garniture urns with applied gilt bronze decoration to both urns and pedestals, lids with pineapple finials. 11 3/4"H. Late 19th century/early 20th century. Condition: Slight bending to pineapple finials of both urns. Slight damage to top of second urn. [See more photos →]

Large Washington County, Tennessee stoneware cobalt decorated pottery jug attributed to Charles Frederick Decker (1832-1914) with large cobalt multiple petal flowers on two sides, cobalt rings around handle terminals, and impressed "5" denoting gallon capacity. 17 1/2" H. Salt drip to shoulder and handle. Biography (Courtesy of Carole Wahler): Charles Frederick Decker was born in Germany in 1832. He arrived in Philadelphia in his late teens. Oral tradition suggests he worked at the Remmey Pottery before establishing his Keystone pottery there at the age of 25. He moved his family to Delaware for a few years and then back to Philadelphia. After 1869, Decker moved to Virginia, six miles north of Abingdon. The pottery he operated there was located on land owned by a man named Mallicote (Mallicoat). In 1872, he established his pottery in the Nolichucky River Valley near present day Johnson City, Tennessee. For a year or so he operated in both Virginia and Tennessee. He was one of a number of potters who settled in the region during the early years of Reconstruction. He named his Chucky Valley pottery the same name that he had used in Pennsylvania, Keystone Pottery. His pottery was marketed not only in East Tennessee, but also in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. Condition: Overall excellent condition with minor rim flake to edge. [See more photos →]

Continental School oil on canvas allegorical scene depicting Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, after Carlo Cignani (1678-80). Housed in a carved gilt gesso frame with octagonal frame liner. Unsigned. Sight – 10 3/8 "H x 9"W. Framed – 18" H x 16 3/4" W. 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition with slight craquelure to paint. A couple of possible inpainted or overpainted spots near Potiphar's wife's breasts and under Joseph's neck. Very minor abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

Charles Bragg (American, b. 1931) oil on board satirical painting of a Pope praying, surrounded by Cardinals. Paul R. Olson Galleries label on back of frame. Elaborate burnished molded frame with scarlet velvet and white painted liner. 18-1/2 x 25-1/2" board, 27" x 34" framed. Circa late 1960s-early 1970s. Provenance: Collection of Stephen and Lisa Steiner Small, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Painting in excellent condition. Frame with some edge losses, up to 1-1/2"L. [See more photos →]

1st group: Lunt sterling silver flatware, Florentine Scroll pattern, including 8 dinner knives (9-1/8" L), 8 dinner forks (7-1/2" L), 8 salad forks, 8 teaspoons, 8 iced teaspoons, 1 sugar spoon, 1 gravy ladle, 2 tablespoons, 1 pierced serving spoon, 1 master butter (not photoed), 1 fish serving fork (8" L). 47 pieces total, 57.995 weighable oz troy. 2nd group: Miscellaneous sterling flatware and table items including 14 sterling swizel sticks, 2 round napkins rings, engraved "Arlene" and "Dick", 4.035 oz troy. 16 items plus 4 sterling items of various patterns with weighted handles: 1 butter spreader, 2-piece cake servers, 1 cake breaker. 1st and 2nd group: 67 items total. 62.03 weighable oz troy. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Surface scratches on most items. Bends in some swivel sticks. Monograms on some miscellaneous items. Lunt service is not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

14k diamond solitaire ring containing one round brilliant diamond weighing approximately .88 ct (approximately SI2, H-I) set in a 5.6 mm tapered twisted 14k yellow gold band, ring size 5 (split). 5 grams. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Shank split at base. [See more photos →]

Cold painted bronze sculpture depicting a Native American warrior with full headdress, standing by his canoe. Monogram signature with numbers on the back of the warrior's left leg. Manner of Carl Kauba (Austria/United States 1865 – 1922). 7 1/8" H x 9" L x 3 1/4" W. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

14k yellow gold ring with emerald cut green tourmaline weighing approximately 4 to 5 cts surrounded by 22 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.50 cts. (approx. S1, H). The gold is not marked but tested as 14k. 8.9 grams, ring size: 6-1/4. Condition: Minute nicks to center stone. [See more photos →]

18k white gold pearl and diamond round pin shaped as a center 4-loop bow framed by four flowers and containing 9 cultured pearls and 42 Old European cut diamond melee, 40 diamonds graded approximately VS2-SI1, G-H and 2 diamonds graded approximately O-P color. 18k yellow gold on reverse. Marked Tiffany & Co. on reverse. 1-1/8" diameter. 10.4 grams. Condition: Minor surface scratches due to age. [See more photos →]

1st item: Graeco Roman carved hematite intaglio amulet depicting Jupiter enthroned within a temple holding a falcon, Greek inscription en verso. 1" H x 7/8" W. 1st – 2nd century A. D. 2nd item: Greek Byzantine carved hematite intaglio icon with Greek letters to left of image. 2" H x 1 7/8" W. 1st – 2nd century A. D. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: 1st item: Chipping to borders, otherwise very good condition. 2nd item: Overall very good condition with chipping to bottom right corner. [See more photos →]

Charles Kermit Ewing (TN, 1910-1976) large abstract oil on canvas, signed and dated " '59" lower right. Plain wooden frame: 41 3/4" H x 51 5/8" W, Canvas: 40" H x 50" 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. Note: Proceeds to benefit the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Southern cherry lift top chest chest on turned feet, yellow pine secondary. Consisting of a top section with a top lifting to reveal an inner well over two graduated drawers, paneled front, sides and back, dovetailed drawers with lipped edges, base molding with extended molding around front two feet, turned tapered feet doweled in bottom of case. 44 1/4" H x 40 1/2"W x 20 3/8"D. Second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, Tennessee Living Estate. Condition: Older refinish, minor separations of wood on sides due to age, [See more photos →]

1st item: 18K (marked) yellow gold and opal crisscross ring containing 10 oval opals, ring size 6, 5.7grams. 2nd-4th items: 2 14K (marked) yellow gold and opal bracelets, 25.2 grams, one bangle and one link bracelet together with 1 14K (marked) yellow gold Ebel watch bracelet with hinged round prong-set opal cover, 25.6 grams. 5th item: 10K (marked) yellow gold opal ring, opal measuring approximately 13.45mm x 9.70mm, ring size 6-3/4, 3.6 grams. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd and 3rd items: One opal cracked in each bracelet; two opals missing in link bracelet. 4th item: Watch running at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

Percussion full stock rifle by Leman, .42 caliber, octagonal barrel marked, "Leman Lancaster PA Warranted", unmarked lockplate, brass fittings and patchbox. Full length cherry stock. Ramrod holder with brass bands, double set triggers. 47 3/4" barrel length. Second quarter of the 19th century. 2nd item – Powder horn with wooden plug secured by nail braids, older patina on horn and plug. 10 1/2"L. Mid 19th century. 3rd item – Leather pouch with triangular cover, leather strap with metal adjusting buckle. 10"W. Mid 19th century. Condition: Rifle with brown/silver patina on barrel, scattered abrasions and bruises to cherry stock, loss to some of the edges of forestock near barrel. 2nd item – 20th century screw finial for wooden plug. 3rd item – leather strap broken in two places, part of strap missing, cracking of leather and wear/abrasions to edges. [See more photos →]

53 pieces sterling silver flatware in the Modern Classic pattern by Lunt, comprised of 8 knives, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad/dessert forks, 10 teaspoons, 6 round bowl soup spoons, 6 butter spreaders with flat handles, 2 tablespoons, 1 large serving spoon, 1 pie server, 1 cold meat fork, 1 jelly server, and 1 sugar shell. No monograms. Total combined weighable silver: 50.82 oz troy. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Some small dents to knife handles, otherwise all pieces in very good condition with minor wear and scratching. [See more photos →]

German Symphonion disc mahogany music box, double comb mechanism. Cherub and foliate paper label to underside of lid. Mechanism marked "Schutz-Marke, Made in Germany, 384920". Box retains nine (9) discs. 9 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D. Discs measure 10 5/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Operational, oxidation evident to all discs. Combs having some dirt and grime. [See more photos →]

Group of 3 bee pins. 1st item: Herbert Rosenthal 18k bee pin, hallmarked "HR", containing 3 round diamonds and 16 amethysts on body and 2 ruby eyes, 3/8"H x 1"W x 7/8"L. 2nd item: 14k bee pin, hallmarked "EMA", containing 6 round diamonds and 14 rubies, 3/8"H x 3/4"W x 5/8"L. 3rd item: 14k bee pin, hallmarked "Mexico", containing 2 peridots, 3/8"H x 5/8"W x 7/8"L. 18K: 6.1 grams, 14K: 4.7 grams. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: All in very good condition. [See more photos →]

C.M. McClung & Co. grain painted pine storage box, dated 1874, with hook latch and old nail construction. 15" H x 24" W x 13-3/8" D. C. M. McClung & Co. was a hardware and agricultural implements business in Knoxville, TN, late 19th century. Condition: Some wear, mostly on back, and losses including approx. 7" break to front left edge. [See more photos →]

34 Gorham Collectible Sterling Silver Snowflakes, 1971, 1973 through 2000 plus 2000 Millennium Edition. 23.46 total oz troy. Condition: All in good condition. Millennium decal is missing. Boxes not included. [See more photos →]

Julie Warren Martin Conn (Tennessee/Kentucky, b.1943) contemporary sculpture of Yugoslavian marble on Italian Botticino marble base, signature not found. Sculpture: 19-1/4" H x 9" W x 2-1/2" D. Base: 2" H x 8-1/2" W x 5" D. 21-1/4" H overall. 30.3 lbs. Note: Julie Warren Martin was the first fine arts graduate with a concentration in sculpture at The University of Tennessee. Her work is in the Hunter Museum, Chattanooga, Knoxville Museum of Art and Hirshhorn Museum in Washington,DC as well as in numerous public and corporate collections. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Gustav Stickley magazine stand for Tobey Furniture, with carved "Tree of Life" design, older refinish, original tacks and leather strapping, unsigned. 43 1/4" H. top: 13" x 12 7/8". Base: 14 1/4" x 13 3/4", early 20th century, American. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: One leather strap is torn, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Renee Theobald (French, b. 1926), oil on canvas coastal scene depicting several beached sailboats, all devoid of their sails, rendered with a thick impasto technique. Signed lower right. Silver-gilt molded frame. Sight: 17-1/2" H x 21" W. Framed: 22" H x 26-1/2" W. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: About a half dozen small scattered flakes, largest is 1/4" flake to upper right in sky area. [See more photos →]

14k white gold Princess cut diamond ring containing one princess cut diamond weighing approximately .58 ct. (approximately J-K, SI2-I1) framed by 12 round diamonds plus 5 round diamonds set in each shoulder, total of 22 round diamonds with a weight of approximately .66 ct. (approximately J-K, SI1). Ring size 5 1/2. 3.3 grams. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Good condition. See description. [See more photos →]

1st item: 14K (tested) white gold diamond, opal and aquamarine contemporary ring, containing 18 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately .54 ct., (approx. SI-I, J-K), one trilliant cut opal and one trapezoid aquamarine, partial maker's mark inside shank for designer Susan Sanders, Alexandria, VA, ring size: 6-1/2, 18.9 grams. 2nd item: 10K (tested) yellow gold and diamond petal design ring containing 7 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately .70 ct (approx SI, J-K), ring size: 7, 11.2 grams. 3rd item: 14K (marked) yellow gold black opal ring set in naturalistic mounting: 7/8" H x 7/8" W overall, ring size: 7-1/2, 13.9 grams. 4th item: 14K (marked and tested) yellow gold and black stone contemporary ring, maker's mark interior of band, hand-inscribed, "Noiseux" for designer Debbie Noiseux, ring size: 9, 6.7 grams. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: All in very good condition with some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Chinese gilt carved Chinese centerpiece or temple ornament, comprised of a seated Fu Lion or Dog in the center with clouds, rocks, and trees, the whole mounted on a red lacquer base. Chinese writing on the piece reads "Picture of River". 13"H x 11"W. 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall good condition with one minor break. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee hanging cupboard, found in the Baileyton area of Greene Co. Ogee cornice over one paneled door with rattail hinges over a lower shelf. Top of case is dovetailed, interior lock retains key, one interior shelf. Yellow pine appears to be the primary wood. 30"H x 28"W 13"D. Early 19th century. Jonesborough, TN collection. Condition: Refinished, backboards replaced, screws for rattail hinges replaced, old woodfill to a few small places on sides, old wood damage to back of top. [See more photos →]

14k white gold Baume & Mercier lady's wristwatch with hinged diamond cover containing 20 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of approximately .28 ct., satin finish bracelet. Face marked "Baume & Mercier, Geneve, Swiss Made". 6 7/8" L plus safety chain, 39.7 grams total. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Works not functioning at time of inspection. Bracelet in very good condition.. [See more photos →]

Persian silk prayer rug, ivory field with secondary colors of salmon, blue, green and turquoise. 46-3/4" x 33" woven area. Mid-20th century. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface dirt. [See more photos →]

1st item: Large French bisque head doll, possibly Bru, large pale blue eyes, blonde wig, closed mouth and metal and glass earrings. Leather body with Victorian lace dress and leather heeled shoes. 15 3/4" H. Late 19th century. 2nd item: European, possibly French, bisque head doll with large brown eyes and closed mouth. Porcelain arms and legs with cloth body. Green floral muslin dress with painted stockings and shoes. 11" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Overall very good condition with expected wear, mostly to hands and hair. 2nd item: Rubbing to face, especially nose. Missing hair. Rubbing and losses to paint on legs and feet. Crack to left side of face just above ear. [See more photos →]

Grouping of six (6) Morgan Peace silver dollars (four 1922, one 1923, one 1925), six (6) Morgan Wreath silver dollars (one 1889, one 1896, four 1821) and (1) one 1844 $5 gold coin XF 45 condition in NGC holder, and one (1) 1884 uncirculated silver dollar in Carson City GSA holder. Condition: Silver dollars in very good, circulated condition. See description for others. [See more photos →]

Coin silver fish knife or crumber in velvet and silk lined presentation case. Threaded handle; blade decorated with engraved foliate scroll designs on an engine turned background. Incuse marks Coin and F.H. Clark & Co. (Frederick Harvey Clark, working Memphis circa 1850-d. 1866 as F.H. Clark & Co.). Monogram JOL to EBL. 12-3/4"L, 5.34 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Silver utensil is in excellent condition. Box has significant exterior wear, and some light staining and losses to silk interior. [See more photos →]

Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) oil on canvas painting, titled "The Matador" en verso (old sales label from Nashville area art gallery), signed lower right, depicting a man with sword, his back to the viewer, walking towards a large arch. Contemporary giltwood frame with beige linen liner. 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" sight, 12-1/2" x 10" framed. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: A few scattered very small (1/4" or less) light stain spots to canvas. [See more photos →]

1st-4th items: Four 14k vintage rings with diamonds (.03-.15 ct) and/or black onyx. Sizes: 5-6, 11.4 grams. 5th-7th items: 3 14k collar pins with diamonds and/or colored stones, 2-1/4"-2-1/2" L. 9.6 grams. 8th item: 18k vintage ring with purple stones, size 4-3/4, 2.6 grams. 9th item: 10k vintage diamond ring, size 3-1/4, 1.4 grams. Condition: Fleabite chips to black onyx on one ring. Some surface grime on items. [See more photos →]

Franklin Mint House of Fabergª egg music box, The Peter Carl Fabergª 150th Anniversary Imperial Egg, "Fountain of Jewels". Crafted of sterling silver with 24KT gold accents, white sapphires and blue guilloche enamel. The top opens to reveal a fountain with clear and blue crystal drops. Plays "The Blue Danube Waltz". Pinned inside is a small bird brooch with small clear stone accents, marked 14K 585. Music box height 7" H. Circa 1996. 27.5 oz troy. Note – For a similar egg sold by this auction company with original paperwork, see our July 19, 2014 auction, lot #795. Provenance: the collection of Stephen and Lisa Steiner Small, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: 2 small (1/3") areas of wear/damage to enamel, one near top edge of one half of egg, the other on a protruding area of lowermost section. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) Paul Jacoulet (1920 – 1960) woodblock prints, all with pencil signatures. Titles include "Fumees de Santal, Mandchouiouo", "La Perruche Morte Celebes" and "Tempete de Coeur, Seoul, Coree". All identically framed in black wooden frames with linen mats. Two measure 11 5/8"H x 15 1/4"W sight, 16 1/2"H x 20"W framed. The other measures 15 1/4"H x 11 3/4" W sight, 20"H x 16 1/2"W framed. All mid-20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO, acquired by the Wildes directly from the artist circa 1945-1950 in Japan. Condition: Paper margins trimmed from their original size. Otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of French style black marble urns with white veins, gilt bronze mounts, including a bronze top with pineapple finial, swan handles and wreaths, all on stepped squared marble bases. Bases wired for lamps. Urns measure 18 3/4" H. 23 7/8" total H. Earlty 20th Century. Condition: Both overall very good condition, wire shafts for lamps loose and are tied by wire to the urns. [See more photos →]

Group of 3 early German natural history lithographs, 1 depicting various types of coral and 2 depicting various kinds of seashells. Published by C. Schach, Stuttgart. Likely from from Naturgeschichte Fur Alle Stande by Laurenz Oken (1833 – 1841). Pale taupe mats with narrow silvered molded frames. Sight: 12" x 9-1/2". Framed: 15-1/2" x 14-1/2". Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Minor scattered light foxing; overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee fall leaf or dropleaf table, walnut primary, yellow pine secondary, paneled and pegged top and leaves, turned legs having pronounced double ring turnings ending with turnip tapered spiked feet. Hinged fly legs. Inside apron is yellow pine. Chalk inscription: "Flora Wilson, Bulls ___(?)". Possibly Bulls Gap, Hawkins County. 29 1/2"H x 41 1/2"L x 20"D. Second quarter of the 19th century. Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Older refinish, some bruising/indentions to paneled top. [See more photos →]

Renee Theobald (French, b. 1926), oil on canvas landscape, titled en verso "Campagne," depicting a tiny village with houses, all having red roofs, set among rolling hills. Signed lower left. Additional notation "Theobald" with Paris address written on stretcher. Molded giltwood frame. Sight: 26" H x 36" W. Framed: 31" H x 41-3/4" W. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Some rippling to canvas at lower right and upper left, light grime and craquelure, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Lucien DeLaRue (French, b. 1925) watercolor on paper depicting the Seine river in Paris with arched bridge, boats and city buildings. Signed lower right. Housed in a carved gilt and gesso frame. Sight – 23 5/8" H x 19 3/8" W. Framed – 31 1/8" H x 27" W. Condition: Painting overall very good condition. Frame with minor abrasions. [See more photos →]

Asian, possibly Tibetan sculpture of the Buddhist protector deity Vajrapani, gilt bronze with copper wash, depicted standing on an oval platform and holding a thunderbolt in the raised right hand and rope in the left. Gilt paint to body, gilt pigment to face and areas with copper wash. 6"H x 5"W. Chinese, 18th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected overall general wear. [See more photos →]

George III mahogany chest of drawers, possibly Scottish, with oak secondary; the case having two dovetailed drawers over three graduated dovetailed drawers, the corners adorned with clustered-columns, terminating in a plinth adorned with thistle-like floral inlay, resting on ogee bracket feet. All drawers with cockbeading. 42 5/8"H x 47 7/8"W x 21 1/2"D. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Staining to top. Repairs to feet. Wears and some losses to cockbeading around drawers. Overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Pair 22k yellow gold Byzantine-style dangle earrings for pierced ears, marked and tested 22k, 2" L, 14.9 grams. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright Jr., ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. Condition: No backs included. [See more photos →]

1st item: David Yurman sterling silver and 14k yellow gold enhancer/pendant with faceted citrine, 1-1/2" H. 2nd item: David Yurman sterling silver eight-row box chain bracelet, 7" L. 3rd item: David Yurman sterling silver cable and 14k yellow gold link bracelet. 4th item: Gucci sterling silver link bracelet, 7-7/8" L. 5th item: Sterling silver bright and satin finish bangle bracelet with 3 faceted topazes, maker unknown, 6-3/4" interior circumference. 6th item: Sterling silver cable dome bangle, marked "Italy 925 IBB". 6 items total. Condition: Some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Group of small Asian silver table objects including Chinese Export Silver. 1st item: hand wrought open sugar bowl with bamboo style handles and repousse prunus decoration in high relief; gilt washed, hand hammered interior, maker's mark SS with additional illegible character mark. 2"H x 3 3/8"D. 2nd – 6th items: Small lily pad form compotes (2 round, 2 oval), raised on round, bent wire pedestal stands, and a hanging lily pad form tea strainer, all with maker's marks KMS with additional Chinese Character marks, all monogrammed OW. Compotes 1 1/2"H. 7th through 12th items: Individual salts in the form of miniature baskets, with applied grape and leaf clusters and glass inserts (7 extra glass inserts are included). All with maker's marks KMS and additional Chinese character marks, 1 7/8"H. 13th -15th items: Salt or condiment pot with glass liner and small spoon and 2 salt shakers, all except spoon having engraved dragon design and marked WK .90, measuring 1 1/4" to 2 1/4"H. 16th through 23rd item: 8 individual salt or pepper shakers, each of oval form with six lobed sides and raised prunus branch and dragon or character marks, all marked KMS with additional Chinese character mark on underside and monogrammed OW, 2"h. Combined weight: 28.39 oz troy. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: Damage and oxidation to tops of several salt shakers, otherwise all items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee stoneware pottery jar, impressed "Harmon" coggle band around the circumference of the shoulder (M. P. Harmon Pottery, Mohawk, TN). Cobalt "H" on one side and small "h" on opposite side. Note: Harmon jars with cobalt decoration are uncommon. 8 " H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Shallow rim chips to interior, one chip to base edge. [See more photos →]

Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee 1924-2004), two unframed works depicting gnomes. 1st item: Watercolor on cardstock landscape with a hat-wearing gnome, leaping in the air while smoking a pipe. Signed with monogram lower left. 9-7/8″ x 7-1/2″. 2nd item: Watercolor on cardstock landscape with a bearded, pipe-smoking gnome gazing up at the Man-in-the-Moon, while a raven perches on a fence in the background. 10-1/8″ x 7-1/2″. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists’ Bluebook): Wildner was born in Germany but moved to Detroit with his family as a child and then, as a teenager, to Nashville. He served in the Army in 1944 and went on to study art briefly at the Mienzinger Art School in Detroit. He returned to Nashville to practice commercial art, but by the mid-1950s had decided to pursue his own art career. Whimsical animals and fantastical, often grotesque creatures were a recurring theme of his work. Wildner met with critical and commercial success after a 1962 exhibit of his art at the Nashville site now known as Cheekwood. However, the death of his parents and collapse of his marriage in the 1970’s led him to become reclusive in the last two decades of his life. Provenance: Private Florida collection. Condition: Both items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st image: Gelatin silver print of Great Smoky Mountain Park by Jim Thompson, Knoxville, TN (1881-1976). Numbered and signed lower right. Image: 7-1/2" H x 9-1/4" W, Frame: 11-1/2" H x 13-3/8" W. 2nd image: Gelatin silver print on matte cardstock attributed to Jim Thompson (1881-1976) panoramic view of Great Smoky Mountain Park with figure seated at left, unmarked. Sight: 8-1/2" H x 34-1/2" W. Frame: 10" H x 36" W. 3rd item: Gelatin silver print, colored, of Sugarlands, Gatlinburg in Great Smoky Mountain Park titled "Tub Mill", by Jim Carr of Knoxville, TN. Frame: 23 3/4" H x 27 1/2" W. Biography (courtesy of Calvin M. McClung Historical Society, Knoxville, TN): Jim Thompson (1881-1976) and his younger brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were business partners in Knoxville from 1920 to 1926 as Thompson Brothers. Both men, individually and in partnership, were successful commercial photographers and avid hikers. Their photographs documenting the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in the 1910s and 1920s helped gain public support for a campaign to create the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, particularly on the Tennessee side of the park. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Two (2) photos with slight silvering, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

TN Folk Art landscape oil painting on board depicting a rural homestead scene including cabin and barn with figures and horse drawn wagon, plowed field and mountains in the background, a creek or river in the foreground. Signed en verso "Lonso Hording" with other partially legible writing. Painter identifies the scene to be of a Tennessee farm that he identifies as the "Corn & Shellcreek? Farm". He also states that he created this image at 83 years of age for his sweetheart from her description. Housed in a gilt painted frame. Sight – 17 1/2" x 21 1/2". Framed – 24" H x 28" W. Washington Co., TN collection. Condition: Some buckling of board. Overall grime. Newer gilt paint added to frame. [See more photos →]

Early 20th century crazy quilt, signed SLW, with appliqued whimsical motifs including flowers, baskets, horse, rabbit, fish, and fox, with wool yarn stitched seams and embroidered decoration; the quilt comprised of wool, cotton, silk, chenille, and velvet blocks, with blue and rose calico backing. 66" x 79". Circa 1930s. Condition: Several scattered small stains and small holes/pest losses, up to 1/2" diameter to front, 2" hole and some fading to back. [See more photos →]

Sam Gilliam (American, b. 1933) monotype on handmade paper titled "Cape". Float mounted on white paper. Pencil signed and dated '74 lower right and numbered #14/16. Sheet – 22 3/4" H x 28" W. Framed – 28 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W. Biography: Sam Gilliam is an African American painter often associated with the Washington Color School and is considered a Color field painter. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi the seventh of eight children, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky with his family shortly after his birth. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degree of Fine Arts at the University of Louisville. In 1955, Gilliam had his first solo exhibition at the University of Louisville. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Leroy Neiman (American 1921-2012) serigraph, "Napoleon at Waterloo", pencil signed lower right, "Leroy Neiman", numbered lower left #234/375, gilt molded frame with linen matte. Image: 31" H x 37-1/2" W, Sight: 34-1/2" H x 41" W, frame: 51-1/4" H x 56-1/2" W. Condition: Excellent condition [See more photos →]

University of Nashville Medical School faculty photographic archive. Includes CDVs labeled as Prof. J.B. (John Berrien) Lindsley, Dr. V.S. Lindsley, Prof. T.R. Jennings, John W. Hanner, Jr., Prof. Joseph Jones, Rev. S.D. Baldwin D.D. (T.S. Saltsman, Nashville, photographer label verso), Dr. T.B. Buchanan (includes what appears to be his autograph, verso), and Prof. C.K. Winston, along with an unidentified CDV of a young man (Charles C. Giers, Nashville, photographer label verso), and a CDV of a two story gabled house with figures, horse and buggy outside. Also included is a University of Nashville Lecture card with the signatures of W.K. Bowling and Mr. W.M. Noel (dated 1852). A photocopy from the University of Nashville Medical Department Catalog of 1865-66 identifies Jones, Bowling, Jennings, both Lindsleys, Winston, and Buchanan as 7 of the 9 faculty members of the school. Also included is an 1856 copy of THE MEDICAL EXAMINER: A MONTHLY RECORD OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, ed. by Samuel Hollingsworth, M.D. published Lindsay & Blakiston, Philadelphia. Note: John Berrien Lindsley organized the Medical Department of the University of Nashville, was elected Chancellor, and established Montgomery Bell Academy. Joseph Jones was also quite prominent: by the time he joined the University of Nashville faculty, he had worked as a Confederate Surgeon and conducted investigations into medical problems in the army of Northern Virginia and Tennessee and among prisoners of war at Andersonville. His Civil War experience led to his noteworthy research on Malaria and other infectious diseases. He went on to work at Tulane University School of Medicine and was president of the Board of Health of Louisiana and Surgeon General of the United Confederate Veterans (research material on Jones included). Condition: Some toning and foxing to CDVs, light stains, wear and small losses to medical journal. [See more photos →]

U.S. Colt 3rd Model 1851 revolver .36 caliber, iron back strap and trigger guard, octagon barrel, serial number 91489 corresponds to manufacture year of 1859. US marked frame, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel stamped, "Address Col. Sam Colt Hartford". 7 1/2" barrel length. Condition: Even brown patina, light pitting of barrel near cylinder and end. [See more photos →]

Group of four (4) Ethiopian Coptic Christian carved wood ornaments, all with cross designs and carvings of various saints and Christ, probably early 20th century. 16" – 21"L. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Some scratches and minor wear. [See more photos →]

1st item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with red tab ears and cape, arms at the body, 8"H. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with painted wooden headpiece, hands at body, 12"H. 1950's. 3rd item: Southwest Indian type doll, Kachina style with wooden ear tab and attached string to ear and top of head. 5" H. Circa 1950's. Provenance: Property from the estate of Dorothy Louise Luhrs, PhD, (1910-1972), Archaelogist with University of New Mexico/School of American Research Field School, whose studies and research included the Una Via Chaco Canyon, NM, Largo Canyon, NM, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Hoopa Indian Reservation in northern California. Luhrs was also president of the Southwestern Anthropological Association from 1950-51. Condition: 1st item – Older patina with wear to paint surface. 2nd item – Head piece arch broken in 3 or 4 pieces. 3rd item – Older patina with minor wear to paint. [See more photos →]

Grouping of two (2) advertising spool cabinets including a "Six Cord Best John Clark Spool Cotton" four-drawer cabinet with writing surface and gallery (14"H x 30"W x 20"D) and a "GoffÃs Braid Best" three-drawer cabinet (10 7/8"H x 17 3/8"W x 17 7/8"D). Early 20th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: John Clark cabinet with wear/losses to stenciled drawer fronts and wear to wooden surface. Other cabinet overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Three silver One Dollar coins: 1887, 1900, 1923. Three 2 Cent coins: 2 @1864 and 1 @ 1865 (17.7 grams). 3 silver Dimes: 2 in packages: 1912 & 1916 plus 1944. One silver Quarter: 1948. One Liberty Five Dollar gold coin, 1880, in package. Two Gold American Eagle gold coins mounted in 14k yellow gold settings, 15.6 grams. Weight of loose 3 quarters, 1 nickel, 1 dime: 2.815 oz troy. Condition: All coins in used, circulated condition, most notably to silver and copper coins. [See more photos →]

Willi Bauer (German, b.1923) impressionist oil on canvas titled Flower Market, depicting figures strolling through a flower filled European street, signed lower right. Housed in a gilt molded wooden frame with green velvet liner. W. T. Company retail label en verso. Sight – 27" H x 23" W. Framed – 35 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W. Condition: Overall very good condition with some abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

Mobile, Alabama coin silver ladle and butter knife. 1st item: soup or punch ladle with threaded edge handle, marked on back J. Conning and Mobile in separate rectangles. Not monogrammed. 13-1/2"L. 2nd item: Fiddle tipt handle butter knife, marked on back with W & H for Wood and Hughes, New York, with incuse retailer mark J. Conning Mobile. JLB monogram. 7-5/8"L. 7.37 oz troy combined weight. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Both items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

French carved giltwood framed barometer. Classical style with acanthus-topped arched pediment adorned with medallions having carved monogram DS, the thermometer aperture framed by clusters of hanging fruit, the round barometer dial flanked by acanthus moldings over a molded cartouche with acanthus drop. 45"H x 18"W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady (Mrs. Frank B. Brady), formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Condition: Regilded with some later losses to gesso. Scattered restoration to cracks/losses at pediment and other carved elements. Works not checked or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Group of vintage sterling silver flatware, including several serving pieces, by various makers. 1st group: Set of 6 sterling dinner forks and 5 dinner knives by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. 2nd group: Assorted sterling serving pieces by various makers including Gorham Strasbourg casserole spoon and master butter, Durgin floral repousse casserole spoon, cold meat fork and serving spoon, all with gilt bowls, Alvin pie server and casserole spoon, Gorham tomato server, cold meat fork and cream ladle, Wallace pie server, Webster cream ladle, Simpson, Hall & Miller butter pick, Art nouveau sterling chipped beef fork, Child's fork, 2 salt shovels with cupid and floral tips. 2-1/4" to 10" L. 28 items total, 41.335 weighable troy oz total. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: All items in very good condition with surface scratches due to age. 11 items with monograms. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) East Tennessee machine sewn and hand quilted pieced cotton quilts including a Tree of Life pattern comprised of twelve (12) trees within a diamond pattern in various calico prints on a white ground (88" x 61 1/2"), Wagon Wheel pattern comprised of red, blue and brown calico print fabrics on a white ground (71" x 82"), Windmill variant pattern comprised of red, blue, and black calico print fabrics on a white ground (68" x 80"). All quilts circa 1930'/1940's. Condition: 1st & 2nd quilts: Scattered spotting and stains, overall general grime. 3rd quilt: Scattered spotting, stains and some light losses along one edge. Few scattered areas of wear/loss. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export Silver cocktail shaker and tray, the shaker with hammered surface and reserve monogrammed OW, 10"H, the oval tray with engraved blossoming peony design and bamboo style rim, also monogrammed OW, 11 3/8" x 8 1/4". Both with Chinese marks including maker's mark WK and .90 purity mark. 29.38 oz troy. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: Wear/scratching to underside of tray. A couple of small (1/4") or less dents to shaker, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Signed Middle Tennessee Sheraton chest of drawers in original surface, walnut primary, poplar secondary. Four plain graduated dovetailed drawers with period (but not original) oval brass pulls, paneled sides and ring incised turned and tapered feet. Signed in chalk on to bottom "Mrs. Susan Johnson, Born February 27, 1826". 45 1/2"H x 45"W x 21 3/4"D. 2nd quarter 19th century. Provenance: Descended for many generations in an African American family in Theta, Tennessee (Maury County), the Hattisburg-Coopers. Condition: Original dry surface with considerable wear and abrasions including gouge beside escutcheon on third drawer down. 3 Escutcheons missing, some locks removed. Losses and wear to tops of drawers and to feet, especially to the right front and rear feet tips, but feet appear original. Pulls are period replacements. [See more photos →]

LeRoy Neiman (American,1921-2012) serigraph, "Regents Park", pencil signed, "Leroy Neiman", lower right, numbered lower left #179/300, 1984, contemporary silver metal frame, glass missing, Image: 27-3/4" H x 34-1/2" W, Sight: 30-3/4" H x 37-1/4" H, Frame: 39-1/2" H x 45-1/4" W. Condition: Image in very good condition. Minor abrasions to frame. Glass missing. [See more photos →]

1st item: English School, 19th century, oil on board pastoral landscape painting, depicting a flock of sheep grazing and resting at sunset. A single black sheep sleeps at left, while ducks and chickens mill about in the foreground. A single black sheep rests in the lower left corner. Signed lower center, C. Carpenter, and dated 187-. Stained and ebonized wood frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 10-1/2" H x 13-1/2" W. Framed: 16" H x 19" W. 2nd item: English School, 19th century, oil on canvas pastoral landscape depicting 2 cows standing before an open gate, while a third grazes near the edge of a pond. A cottage and hills are visible in the background against a blue sky. Unsigned. Stained and ebonized wood frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 9-1/2" H x 11-1/2" W. Framed: 13-3/4" H x 15-3/4" W. Condition: 1st painting: Five 1/4" or smaller stains to upper right quadrant, in sky area; scattered small scratches (under 3/4" L), overall good condition. Frame has scattered abrasions and wear, most notably to gilt liner. 2nd painting: all over craquelure. Frame has scattered abrasions and wear, most notably to gilt liner. [See more photos →]

"Caught Napping", oil on canvas genre scene signed E. Lester Knowles (lower left), depicting four gentlemen, one asleep in a wheelbarrow and another gentleman playfully prodding him with his cane. Housed in a period carved wood and gesso gilt frame. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 23 1/4" W. Framed – 21" H x 29" W. Early to mid 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Condition: Some scattered small repairs. Slight scattered losses to frame. Refer to blacklight photos. [See more photos →]

Group of five (5) 14K yellow gold and diamond fashion rings, containing 54 round brilliant diamonds, .02 to .10 ct, with a total wt of 2.23 cts, approximately SI2-I2, J-L. 41.1 grams. Rings sizes 2 @ 11, 9, 7 1/2, 5 3/4. Condition: One mounting tested, not marked. [See more photos →]

Hopi Flat Kachina, Qoqlo or Qoqle, cottonwood root and pigments (natural and commercial), of classic crib doll form. 6” H. 1920-30s. Provenance: Property from the estate of Dorothy Louise Luhrs, PhD, (1910-1972), Archaelogist with University of New Mexico/School of American Research Field School, whose studies and research included the Una Via Chaco Canyon, NM, Largo Canyon, NM, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Hoopa Indian Reservation in northern California. Luhrs was also president of the Southwestern Anthropological Association from 1950-51. Condition: Significant wear/losses to paint. [See more photos →]

19th century oil on board oval portrait of Dr. Thomas Menees, MD (TN, 1823-1905) depicting Dr. Menees seated with partially opened book. Brass plate attached to the frame reads: "Thomas O. Menees, MD, Dean of The Medical Department, Vanderbilt, 1875 – 1895". Housed in an oval gilt wood frame. Sight – 29" H x 24" W. Framed – 36" H x 31" W. Biography: Born in Davidson County, TN, Menees served in the Tennessee State Senate in 1857. He represented Tennessee in the First Confederate States Congress and the Second Confederate States Congress from 1862-1865, during the Civil War. Trained a physician and working in Springfield and Nashville, he also served as the dean of the merged medical departments of the University of Nashville and Vanderbilt University between 1875-1895. Condition: Canvas laid down on aluminum backing, losses to canvas perimeter, primarily upper left margin and lower right margin near the brass plate. Visible inpainting to left background of subject's face. [See more photos →]

Pair of two (2) Caucasian rug runners, both with central repeating medallion motif. One measures 122" x 41" with colors of rust, blue, gold and cream (Late 19th/Early 20th century) and the other measures 144 1/2" x 40" (20th century) with colors of cream, blue/s, green, salmon, gold, peach and taupe. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: 1st rug: Overall general wear, some heavy, with losses, especially to the end borders. 2nd item: Overall good condition with one side having scattered wear. [See more photos →]

William Langley (United Kingdom, 1852 – 1922) oil on canvas marine painting depicting figures in two sailing vessels and a rowboat, being tossed on choppy waves. Signed lower right, "William Langley". Housed in a contemporary gilt and painted wooden frame. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed – 18 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W. Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook): William Langley appears to have mainly painted landscapes, Highland cattle, and beach scenes, but little is known about his life. He is mentioned in Hidden Talents: A dictionary of Neglected Artists Working 1880-1950 by Jeremy Wood (published 1994); Wood writes of some landscape paintings signed William Langley that "The work shows a distinct similarity to that of several artists working at the time and the signature could possibly be a pseudonym." Condition: Overall very good condition with a few small scattered spots to the upper left sky area possibly inpainted or cleaned. Minor craquelure. Likely relined. [See more photos →]

Polychrome painted wooden barber pole with gold painted cannonball finial, columnal base. 33"H x 10"W. 19th century. Washington Co., TN collection. Condition: Dry surface, potential retouch of gold finial. Exfoliated polychrome paint. Unpainted outline of a railing attachment. [See more photos →]

Tahitian Pearl Necklace, gray with slightly greenish color, 43 pearls ranging in size 8 mm x 8.5 mm to 10 mm x 10.5 mm with medium luster, most with round shape, good matching, lightly spotted blemish grade, 17 1/2" L overall, with 18k white gold ball push-pin clasp with one diamond melee. 2006 appraisal IGI insurance appraisal of $5,825.00 included. Condition: Very good condition. See description for specifics. [See more photos →]

10k yellow gold green garnet link bracelet and floral spray collar pin with different assay marks, 26.5 grams together. Bracelet: 7" L plus safety chain, pin: 2" L. Likely Russian, 1st half 20th century. Condition: Prongs on stones are worn. [See more photos →]

1863 Victoria Regalius Enfield Rifled Musket, walnut stock, from the Blockade Era of the American Civil War, Serial # 1091. Marked: L.A. Co. (London Armoury Company) 1863 along with the Crown logo and V.R. below on the lock. All original with the exception of the barrel which is a rifled replacement marked W.M. Large (prominent barrel maker in the 1960s). 55 1/2" total L. 39 1/2" Barrel L. Note: These muskets were shipped in 1863 to the American South. Condition: Barrel replaced with a 20th century rifled barrel (See description). Fully operational. [See more photos →]

Signed Zuni jewelry grouping designed as butterflies inlaid with onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and other natural materials. Signed Rosita Wallace. Bangle: 5 7/8" interior, 1 1/4" opening. Pin: 1 3/4" H x 2" W. Clip earrings: 1" x 1'. Necklace: 31 1/4" L. 8.47 total oz troy. Metal not marked and not tested for silver content. Provenance: Property of a private Kansas collection. Condition: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

47 sterling silver serving flatware items including Tiffany serving spoon, Gorham Strasbourg salad servers and jelly spoon, Buttercup gravy ladle, Chantilly salad spoon, various sugar spoons, ladles, bon bon spoons, serving forks, fruit spoons, butter knives, cheese servers plus other items. 38.785 weighable oz troy. American, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: 23 items without monograms. Some with small dents or bends. All with surface scratches due to age. [See more photos →]

1st item: Ethiopian Solomonic period (1540-1769 AD) prayer book or manuscript with eight colored illustrations and red and black script on vellum with wooden board cover bound by cotton string. 5 1/4"H x 4"W x 2 1/4"D. 2nd item: Ethiopian Solomonic period prayer book or manuscript containing red and black colored script on vellum, bound with tooled leather cover. 5 3/8"H x 4 3/4"W x 1 3/8"D. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: 1st item: Losses to back cover. 2nd item: Overall good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Grouping of Chinese Republic period porcelains and earlier textiles. 1st item – Pair of Famille Rose porcelain vases, each painted with design of a vase of flowers with basket and additional flowers in the background. Oval red seal to backside of vases and undersides with square red seals. 9 1/8"H. Early 20th century. 2nd item – Famille Rose porcelain Buddha figure, depicted with children perched on his lap and shoulders. Underside marked with two impressed square seals. 7 1/4"H. 20th century. 3rd and 4th items – Two Forbidden Stitch embroideries with hardwood frames, the wider embroidery depicting a vase with flowers and censer among foliage, the other with a scene of butterflies among flowers and vines. 10" x 13 1/4" and 8 3/4" x 14 3/4". Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: 1st item – excellent.. 2nd item – excellent. 3rd item – some disclorations to white background. [See more photos →]

4 pieces Chinese Export silver. 1st and 2nd items: Vases with ruffled rims, four lobed sides and conforming foot ring, applied bird, bamboo and prunus blossom decoration. Weighted bases. Marks for .90, Wang Hing (working Hong Kong, late 19th century). Monogram AM or MA. 6-1/2"H. 2nd and 3rd item: Pair of beakers or cups with tapered cylindrical sides and applied dragon and sea creatures designs. Unidentified Chinese character marks to underside. 3-1/2"H. Cups 6.17 oz troy, Vases not weighed due to weighted bases. Condition: Vases: excellent. Cups: several small minor scattered dents, most noticeably at rims. [See more photos →]

3 coin silver cups or mugs. 1st item: Large octagonal mug with repousse fruit and floral designs and central cartouche engraved "To My Namesake Eliza Clark," marked on underside F.H. Clark & Co / Memphis in separate rectangles (Frederick Harvey Clark, working Memphis circa 1850-d. 1866 as F.H. Clark & Co.), 3-1/2"H. 2nd item: Small cup, likely a child's cup, with wide band of applied floral relief decoration, monogrammed L.F., marked F.H. Clark in rectangle. 2"H. 3rd item: Cup of tapered cylindrical form with engine turned design to body, Rococo style handle, front cartouche inscribed "N.P. McLemore to M.E. Thrift." Marked on underside Merriman in rectangle (attrib. James E. Merriman, working Memphis 1841-47 with Frederick H. Clark and from 1847-1860 and later on his own and in partnership with others), along with a horse head pseudohallmark attrib. James Watts, Philadelphia. 3"H. 9.08 oz troy combined weight. 3"H. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: 2nd cup has repaired 1/4" tear at rim and significant denting to upper and lower edge. Other cups in overall excellent condition with minor dents and light scratching. [See more photos →]

Victorian genre painting, depicting an attractive young lady in a bonnet and pinkish-gold dress seated in a chair, holding a picture book. Visible in the background is a window with landscape beyond. Signed and dated 1873, lower right, appears to be "P. Wheeler" and partially hidden under the frame (note brass plaque gives incorrect date of 1860). Housed in an antique gilt wood and composition frame. Sight – 17 1/8" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 25 1/8" H x 21 3/4" W. Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Condition: Old relining; black light indicates possible varnish losses or overpainting in the background just above subject's head. Some cupping to canvas in same area; scattered minor losses to frame. [See more photos →]

3 American hand stitched quilts. 1st item:Schoolhouse pattern quilt, red, blue and gold patterned squares on an ivory background with olive and tan borders,"Cedarhurst Fine Sheetings UR" printed on back. 73" x 65". 2nd item: Appliqued and embroidered star and block pattern quilt, calico appliqued stars alternating with embroidered ivory colored cotton blocks, 2 part construction, 82" x 65". 3rd item:Cotton star and block pattern quilt with appliqued dark blue calico stars alternating with rose calico blocks, 88" x 70". Late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: 1st item: significant discoloration and staining, 19" machine stitched seam repair to back, binding reinforced. 2nd item: Several stains, up to 2" diameter. 3rd item: A few scattered stains, up to 2" diameter. [See more photos →]

1st item: Tiffany & Company 14K yellow gold "Pinstripe" money clip. Marked "Tiffany & Co. 14K". 2" L. 19.4 grams. 2nd item: Tiffany & Company 14K yellow gold pocket knife, marked "Tiffany & Co." on gold handle and "14K" inside of gold loop. Blade and file marked "IXL, George Wostenholm". Engraved with the initials "R.H.". 2 3/4" L. 17.8 grams. Condition: 1st item: Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Some surface scratching to case. Expected wear to knife blade and file. [See more photos →]

1st item: Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass rocker, label on base, birch and iron rocker, 26 1/4″ H x 24 3/4″ W x 27 1/4″ D. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Eames for Herman Miller bucket chairs with orange vinyl upholstery with tubular metal legs and white nylon glide caps, paper label on base. 31-3/4″ H x 25″ W x 24-1/4″ D Condition: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd/3rd items: Some grime and fading to upholstery. [See more photos →]

Grigory Stepanyants (Russian/American 1937-2007) oil on canvas titled "Morning in the backyards of Cornwall", Pennsylvania village landscape, signed lower right "G. Stepanyants" and dated 1996, unframed, 20 x 24. Biography: Grigory Stepanyants was born in Odessa, then part of the former Soviet Union, and was trained at the Odessa Art Institute and the Surikov Moscow State Institute of the Arts. Graduating in 1970 as one of the top five students in the Soviet Union, Stepanyants was awarded the rank of "Excellence as an Artist-Painter." He emigrated to the United States in 1976 and established a career as a professional portrait painter and landscape artist living in NYC, Hilton Head, SC, PA, Iowa and TN. Proceeds to benefit West Hills Baptist Church, Knoxville,TN building fund. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor abrasions in grass area and losses along edge. [See more photos →]

Charles Mortimer Thompson (American, 1858 – 1939) watercolor on paper farm scene depicting men gathering hay in a field with mountains in the background, possibly East Tennessee. Signed lower right, "C. Mortimer Thompson 1910". Housed in a wooden frame. Biography (Courtesy of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly, Portrait Painting in Tennessee, Winter 1987, p. 255): Thompson was born in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, on March 27, 1858, the son of James E. and Josephine H. Thompson, He moved to Knoxville in 1875 and studied art under Lloyd Branson, who had returned to Knoxville from Europe in 1876. For a time he left to become a pharmacist, but after 1881 he lived permanently in Knoxville with his wife Hattie Cora Stearns, whom he had married on May 5, 1878. Thompson supported his family primarily as a painting contractor. He was accomplished at fresco, paneling, and stenciling. He also did architectural engraving and was Building Inspector for the City of Knoxville. Thompson began painting portraits in 1904. He executed a number of competent and conventional likenesses of mayors of Knoxville, which now hang in the City-County Building. Thompson was an accomplished musician, director of the city band, widely read, and interested in politics. Also, he was an amateur ornithologist and designed classical gardens. Additionally, he founded Thompson Brothers Commercial Photographers in 1902, a business that would continue to be operated by James (Jim) and his younger brother Robin Thompson. The Thompson Brothers were the most prominent photographers in Knoxville from the 1920s through the 1940s. Their business continues today as Thompson Photo Products. See related Lots #188 and #189 in this sale for Thompson Brothers photography. Sight – 13 1/4" H x 19 3/4" W. Framed – 21 1/4" H x 27 14" W. 20th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Painting overall good condition. Stains and toning to matte. [See more photos →]

Group of eight (8) various advertising signs including a circa 1950's Robertson Coca-cola "Big King Size" painted metal sign with Coke bottle (28" H x 19 3/4" W), 1916 "Elaine" Coca-Cola painted serving tray (19 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W), "Enjoy Grapette Soda, Thirsty or Not" painted metal sign (13" H x 39" W), Galbreath Coal & Oil Company, Greenville, Tennessee, "Ask for the Purple Oil" painted metal sign (18" H x 24" W), "Drink Nichol 5¢ Kola, America's Taste Sensation" painted metal sign (24" H x 8" W), "Tokay's Pep Brand,Nash-de Camp Co. Produce of U.S. A. Visala, Calif" wooden produce sign ( 5 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W), " Pittsburgh Steel Co. Wire Nails, Pittsburgh Perfect" wooden advertising sign (9 1/2" dia., and a 19th century Tennessee Distillery 23 Spirit Vinegar barrel top (16 1/4" dia.). Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: All signs with wear and losses. Barrel top with split to middle. [See more photos →]

Pair of Philippi, West Virginia Modern Drugs Cabinets with one cabinet retaining the original sign. Glass fronts with four (4) interior shelves. Dimensions of cabinet – 26 5/8" x 21 1/2" x 16". Early 20th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition with one cabinet missing the slide-on Modern Drug sign. Sign with toning and minor staining. [See more photos →]

Grouping of eleven (11) German coins, all silver with the exception of one. Coins include a 1613 Silver Thaler of Maximilian III, 32 Groschen, 1728 Karl VI 16 Schilling, 1780 Maria Theresia Thaler Trade Coinage, 1827 German States Saxony-Albertine Thaler, 1774 German States Bavaria 1/2 Thaler, 1862 German States Anhalt-Bernberg Thaler, 1859 German States Frankfurt Am Main Thaler, 1860 German States lippe-Detmold thaler, 1912 German Empire 10 Pfenning, 1907 1/2 Mark and a Max Planck 2 Deutsche Mark (copper & nickel). Lot also includes an 1892 Columbian World Exposition Commemorative Silver Coin. Total silver coin weight 6.28 oz troy. Condition: All coins in used,circulated condition. [See more photos →]

Asian, possibly Tibetan gilt bronze sculpture of the Buddhist prosperity deity Jambala, depicted seated on a lotus pedestal, holding a mongoose in his left hand and jewel in his right hand. A red lacquered ribbon adorns his black lacquered hair. 4 1/4"H x 3 1/2"W. Chinese/Tibetan, 18th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Paul Jacoulet (French, 1902-1960), Le Betel "Yap" colored woodblock. Signed in pencil right mid-margin with artist stamp #167 of 250. Unframed. 18 3/4"H x 14"W. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Original, untrimmed margins. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee yellow pine half round table and small dovetailed box. 1st item – Small half round yellow pine table with turned legs with rear stiles at unusual canted angles. A hidden drawer on backside is a late 19th/early 20th century addition. 28 7/8"H x 25"W x 13 5/8"D. Mid 19th century. 2nd item – Small yellow pine dovetailed storage or wagon box retaining an old iron strap latch, lid with battons underside on each side. 9"H x 18"W x 9 3/8"D. Second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: 1st item – older refinish, old insect damage evidence in a few areas to legs, back apron with separation on one side, top with minor warpage. 2nd item – rear hinges for lid have been broken. [See more photos →]

1st item: Two hand stitched appliqued cotton quilts. Meandering leaf and vine pattern quilt, 2 part construction, hand and machine stitching, with red, tan, and green calico appliqued pattern on ivory background with ivory binding, 83" x 66 1/2". 2nd item: Oak leaf variant pattern quilt, green and red appliqued pattern on white background with red binding. (72" x 86 1/2"). Possibly East Tennessee, late 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: 1st quilt: overall light discoloration and fading with several small stains, some dark (2"largest), needs laundering. 2nd quilt: Several scattered stains, largest 3"L, light edge wear and overall fading. [See more photos →]

Oil on panel portrait of a Boxer with bared teeth, the collar with name plate Turc or Tilie, illegibly signed upper left, __ harding (?). Late 19th-early 20th century. Giltwood molded frame. 6" x 4-1/2" sight, 13-1/2" x 11-3/4" framed. Condition: 1/2" scratch across signature, otherwise painting in very good condition; giltwood frame has several rear edge losses and has been repainted. [See more photos →]

Miscellaneous assortment of sterling silver from various American manufacturers. 1st group: 4 baby cups (1-3/8" H -3" H), 3 baby spoons and 1 baby fork. 2nd group: 18 sterling souvenir spoons including 7 from Hattiesburg, MS, 3-3/8"-6" L. 3rd group: Assorted holloware including tea strainer and 4 serving bowls, 1-1/2" H x 5-1/4' dia to 6-1/4" dia. 4th group: Assorted sterling flatware and serving pieces, 16 pieces including salt spoons, casserole spoon, demitasse spoons, pickle fork with long handle, butter pick, lemon fork and more, 2-1/2"-7" L. 5th group: Set of 4 corn cob holders with weighted sterling handles. 51 items total. 35.625 weighable sterling. Condition: 2 baby cups with engraving. Some scattered dents on all cups and serving bowls. Hallmark on master butter knife is worn but tests as sterling. [See more photos →]

Grouping of four (4) East Tennessee machine sewn and hand quilted pieced cotton quilts comprised primarily of calico fabrics including Diamond pattern (74" x 86"), Star of Bethlehem pattern interspersed with squares (66" x 88"), Bear Paw's pattern (75" x 85") and Flying Geese variant pattern (67 3/4" x 82"). All quilts circa 1930's/1940's. Condition: All with scattered spotting and grime. [See more photos →]

Grouping of items from a Staunton, Virginia estate including 6 coin silver tipt end teaspoons (4.63 oz troy), marked "J. W. BEAR" (Jehu W. Bear, working Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Luray, Va. c. 1822-1858) plus 1 coffin-end tablespoon marked "JB" (likely James Black, working Philadelphia, circa 1795-1819), together with a watercolor and ink portrait of a young woman (possibly Valley of Virginia), sitting in a painted chair and holding a miniature portrait of a man, 6-1/2" x 5-1/2" (framed). All items first half 19th century. Condition: Spoons in very good condition, all monogrammed D. Watercolor with small stains, losses, fading and wear, including wear to subject's face and wear/corner surface losses to frame. [See more photos →]

Southwest Virginia earthenware glazed jar with extruded lug handles and a short rounded rim. Thick, uneven lead glazed surface with starch lines visible throughout. Base edge flares slightly out, unglazed bottom. Note – found in Southwest Virginia, this jar is similar to another example of similar glaze and form found in the Galax, VA area (between Carroll and Grayson County). The extruded handle placement, short rim height, small rim opening, and uneven glaze application with the appearance of starch lines indicate a potter from this region. 13"H. Mid 19th century. Condition: Shallow chip to lower side wall, chips around base edge, evidence of blue paint residue in crevices. [See more photos →]

William Mark Fisher (Massachusetts/ United Kingdom, 1841 – 1923) impressionist landscape painting depicting cows resting on a hilltop by trees. Signed lower left, "Mark Fisher". Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with leaf border. Sight – 14 1/4" H x 17" W. Framed – 22" H x 24 3/4" W. Biography (Courtesy of AskArt): William Mark Fisher studied at the Lowell Institute in Massachusetts and in Paris with Charles Gleyre, but it was his study with George Inness that influenced him to become a landscape painter. In 1877, he went to England and rapidly became one of the foremost painters of realistic landscape and animals. Fisher achieved such a reputation in England that his fellow artists elected him to full membership in the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, and president of the Essex Club. Fisher also exhibited in expositions in Chicago, St. Louis and Paris, winning medals. The artist's works are in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of 7 split white oak baskets hand-made by Mildred Youngblood, Cannon County, TN, born about 1928, including 2 half-form hanging baskets, 11-1/2" x 12-1-4" W x 6-3/4" D and 12"H; 3 smaller buttocks baskets, 9-1/4" x 8-3/4" W x 8-1/2" D and 11-1/2" H; 1 medium size, 12" H, and 1 large buttocks basket, 16-1/2" H x 20" W x 17" D. 2nd half 20th century, TN. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: All in good condition with minor surface grime. Two with prices written in pencil on handle. Glue residue from tag on handle of one hanging basket. [See more photos →]

Ithaca Calendar Clock, walnut case with two dials, the time dial with Roman numerals and a lower calendar dial. Lower dial marked "H.B. Horton's Patent's, April 18th, 1865, and Aug. 28th, 1866, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, N.Y.". Retains pendulum and winding key. 21 1/4" H x 11 1/4" W x 4 1/8" D. Condition: Overall very good condition. Clock mechanism not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Orientalist oil on canvas, the foreground depicting review of British Troops, the background depicting cliffs bearing white flags to the left and a Middle Eastern city right. Barnard & Son, London (British artists' supplier) stamp en verso. Housed in a gilt painted wood frame. Sight – 14" H x 20" W. Framed – 21 1/4" H x 28 1/4" W. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with moderate wear to gilt on frame. [See more photos →]

Charles Kermit Ewing (Tennessee, 1910-1976) Companion pair watercolors, views of waves hitting the shore, one signed lower left and other signed land dated ower right, Ewing '69. Sight: 10 3/8" H x 14 3/4" W, Framed: 18" H x 21 3/4" W. Condition: Overall very good condition. 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. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Nashville, Tennessee retailed coin silver mug or cup with repousse floral design and vacant central cartouche, molded lip and slightly raised footring. Incuse mark "T. Gowdy" (Thomas Gowdey, b. 1795, working Nashville, 1825-d. 1863). Note: the misspelling on Gowdy's name in this mark, and on other Gowdey pieces, suggests they were made elsewhere and retailed in Nashville. 4-1/8"H, 3.62 oz troy. Circa 1850. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Handle has been repaired/resoldered, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

American school, 19th century maritime painting, watercolor and gouache on paper depicting the three masted sailing vessel Arabia.Titled on the front, Ship Arabia of Boston, Thomas Fuller, Master, John L. Gardner, Owner. Additional, partially illegible writing en verso with the date 1860. Bearing an American flag. Housed in a ebonized and gilt frame with black eglomise mat. Sheet – 15 1/4" H x 22" W. Framed – 18 3/8" H x 25 3/8" W. 19th century. Provenance: Private Georgia Collection. Condition: One very slight tear upper left margin. Overall toning to paper. [See more photos →]

Chinese Song Dynasty porcelain Cizhou cream glaze stem cup. 4 1/2" H x 4 1.2" dia. 960-1279 AD. Note: Consignor purchased this piece from Anthony J. Allen Antiques in New Zealand. Provenance: Private Lenoir City, TN collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected general wear. [See more photos →]

Dutch School, 19th century, oil on panel landscape painting depicting a house with canal or moat; two figures are in a boat in the left foreground while a rider lets his horse drink from the water in the foreground, and a child and his dog play at the water's edge. Other houses and figures are visible in the background. Illegibly signed lower left, possibly J. Fraseman or Kruseman. Housed in an elaborate Rococo Revival period giltwood molded frame with swept edges having pierced corners. Panel: 18-1/4" H x 14-1/2" W. Framed: 26" H x 22-3/4" W. Condition: Overall craquelure, grime and darkened varnish, frame has been repainted and has some small breaks at the upper rabbet edges on each side. [See more photos →]

1st item: 18k yellow gold baroque pearl ring, pearl: 13.10mm H, naturalistic mounting, 7.5 grams, ring size: 6-1/2. 2nd item: 14k yellow gold baroque pearl ring, pearl: 15.45mm H, free-form mounting, 6.1 grams, ring size 8. Condition: Both rings in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Theodore Hatchett (b. Tennessee, 1947) marble portrait sculpture depicting the head of an African American woman, mounted atop a weathered wood base by means of a metal pin. Unsigned. Sculpture 8"H x 10" diameter, base 7-1/2"H x 5-1/2" x 6". Provenance: the estate of Louise Katzman, Nashville, Tennessee. Biography: Ted Hatchett studied art at Tennessee State University under Greg Ridley. He also attended Memphis State University and Olympia College in Washington. He exhibited at Fisk University Art Show in 1983 and was the winner of the purchase prize at the 1987 Tennessee All State Art Exhibit. Condition: Natural fissures and hairlines to marble, a few scratches, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Marked Schoenhut child doll, stamped on the back "Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan. 17th, 1911, U.S.A.". Wooden jointed composition body with blonde mohair wig, blue eyes and closed mouth. Attired in pink and white cotton gingham dress with brown mohair coat, hat and hand muff. 22" H. Early 20th century. Condition: Minor scattered abrasions to face and body, with slight grime to arms. [See more photos →]

Washington County, Tennessee stoneware pottery jar attributed to Charles Frederick Decker (1832-1914) with cobalt multiple petal flower decoration on three sides, cobalt rings around the base of handles. Impressed "2" on top of jar rim denoting gallon capacity. 11 7/8" height. Biography (Courtesy of Carole Wahler): Charles Frederick Decker was born in Germany in 1832. He arrived in Philadelphia in his late teens. Oral tradition suggests he worked at the Remmey Pottery before establishing his Keystone pottery there at the age of 25. He moved his family to Delaware for a few years and then back to Philadelphia. After 1869, Decker moved to Virginia, six miles north of Abingdon. The pottery he operated there was located on land owned by a man named Mallicote (Mallicoat). In 1872, he established his pottery in the Nolichucky River Valley near present day Johnson City, Tennessee. For a year or so he operated in both Virginia and Tennessee. He was one of a number of potters who settled in the region during the early years of Reconstruction. He named his Chucky Valley pottery the same name that he had used in Pennsylvania, Keystone Pottery. His pottery was marketed not only in East Tennessee, but also in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Overall very good condition with shallow flake to rim edge [See more photos →]

Bernard Steffen (American, 1907 – 1980) lithograph titled "Upland". Pencil signed lower right. Housed in the original frame with original Associated American Artists label. Sight – 10 5/8" H x 13 1/4" W. Framed – 15 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W. Note: Steffen studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League. Condition: Overall very good condition with light toning to lithograph and matte, abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

American school, 19th century maritime painting, watercolor and gouache on paper depicting the merchant vessel Johann Friedrich. Bearing American and German flags. Titled on the front Johann Friedrich. Capt: H. Wieting. Housed in a contemporary black wooden frame. Sight – 16" H x 21" W. Framed – 22  ” x 28”. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Georgia Collection. Condition: Couple of small tears lower margin and one tear upper margin.Two creases and overall toning to paper. [See more photos →]

3 Tiffany 1837 sterling bangle bracelets, 1 with padlock charm; 1 pair Tiffany 1837 sterling hoop earrings for pierced ears; 1 Elsa Peretti sterling bean pendant necklace and 1 pair Elsa Peretti sterling hoop earrings for pierced ears; 1 Tiffany sterling flower pendant necklace. 7 items total. Condition: Some surface scratches. [See more photos →]

1st item: John Sevier (1745-1815; first Governor of Tennessee) signed legal document, dated 1783, to the Sheriff of Greene County, North Carolina, appears to be a bailment regarding goods, chattel and tenements of Adam Kirkendall. Note: Sevier was elected the first and only governor of the state of Franklin in 1784 and went on to become a member of the House of Representatives from North Carolina and Tennessee, and Governor of Tennessee. 6" x 7-3/4". 2nd item: Sam Sevier (son of John Sevier) promissory note for $77 to James H. Jenkins, dated March 17th, 1814. Bold signature with illustrated "seal". 4-1/2" x 7-1/2" overall. 3rd item: Fragment of document signed by James Winchester as Lt. Colonel, dated 1786 en verso, about raising troops. "I am authorized to say that the late extension so fht settlements is the reason of this addition to the troops in Service and not any alteration in the conduct of the Indians." Beneath his signature he has added what appears to be "Commanding officer… in Mero District" (partially torn). Note: General James Winchester (1752-1826) served in the Revolutionary War under General Greene; was an Indian Fighter in Tennessee, where he was an early settler; and was Brigadier General in the War of 1812. Condition: 1st item: Considerable fading/staining, especially along fold lines, tears and tape residue along fold lines, affecting signature; small edge losses, general toning. 2nd item: Uneven edges, some small losses at fold lines and toning. 3rd item: Toning at folds, uneven edges. [See more photos →]

1st item: 14k yellow gold diamond ring containing one round brilliant diamond weighing approximately 0.50 ct, approximately VS2-SI1, J-K, framed by 18 diamond melee, ring size 6-1/2. 2nd item: 10k yellow gold filigree bar pin with round brilliant cut diamonds at center and each end, approximately 0.72 ct total (approximately SI, J-K), 2-1/8" L. (7 grams total wt for both items). Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Both items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Tiger Maple Lowboy in the Queen Anne style, top with notch shaped corners, one drawer over three lower drawer configuration, shaped apron with acorn drops, cabriole legs with scrolled returns. 31"H x 33 3/4"W x 18"D. Bench made, late 19th/early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with drawer bottoms of ply board (as constructed). [See more photos →]

Art Deco lighted circular display cabinet, walnut veneer, shaped base with interior glass shelves, and two doors having etched design that open from the center. 51 1/2" H x 48 1/4" W (at base). 41 1/4" dia. (center section). 1st half 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with expected general wear including minor veneer chips, losses to escutcheons. [See more photos →]

Morgan Dime Liberty Head collection book, 1892-1916 with 29 coins. Mercury Head Dime collection book, starting 1916 with 67 coins, including S. Dime collection book. 25 coins, including Roosevelt and Mercury Head. Barber, Liberty Head or œMorgan” Quarter collection book, 1892-1905, 15 coins. Barber, Liberty Head or œMorgan” Quarter collection book, 1906-1916, 24 coins, including 1907-O and several S coins. Washington Head Quarter collection book, 1932-1945, 26 coins including S. Barber, Liberty Head or œMorgan” Half Dollar collection book, 1892-1903, 12 coins, including O & S. Barber, Liberty Head or œMorgan” Half Dollar collection book, 1904-1915, 31 coins, including O & S. Liberty Standing Half Dollar collection book, 1916-1936, 30 coins, including S. Liberty Standing Half Dollar collection book, starting 1937, 18 coins, including S. Misc. pennies 1920-1960's. Lincoln Head Cent collection book, starting 1941. 87 coins including 20 S coins. Lincoln Head Cent collection book, starting 1941 with 50 coins, including 1955-S. Indian Head Cent collection book, 28 coins including Flying Eagle cents, 1856 to 1909. Liberty Head Nickel collection book, 1883-1913. 19 coins, including 1884-1912. Jefferson Nickel collection book, starting 1938. 36 coins, including S. Nickels collection book. 6 coins, including 1923-36. (S coins minted in San Francisco, and O coins minted in New Orleans.) Condition: All coins in used, circulated condition. All of the books DO NOT contain the complete collection of coins. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese ink and watercolor landscape scroll painting with travelling figures. Signed with red seal lower left. Mounted on beige silk brocade. Image – 38 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Overall – 73" H x 20" W. 2nd item: Chinese ink and watercolor snowscape scroll painting with lone figure and horse with snow covered houses. Signed with red seal lower left. Mounted on beige silk brocade. Image – 48" H x 16 1/4" W. Overall – 76 1/4" H – 21 1/2" W. Both Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Tears and stain to upper mounting and one tear to right margin. Overall toning with scattered abrasions. 2nd item: Overall toning with some scattered spotting. [See more photos →]

Two Civil War Model 1860 swords with scabbards. 1st item – U.S. Civil War Model 1860 sword, blade stamped "C. Roby, Chelmsford, Mass" and dated 1864 with inspector's stamp "AGM" verso. 41" total length, 42 1/2" length w/ metal scabbard. 2nd item – U.S. Civil War Model 1860 sword, blade stamped "Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale R.I.", and "U.S. C.E.W. 1864" verso. 42 1/2" length w/ metal scabbard. Both circa 1864. Condition: 1st item – wire and leather wrap on grip missing, expected oxidation/patination to blade and wear/oxidation to scabbard. 2nd item – cracking and wear to leather grip, wire around grip missing, light oxidation/patination to blade, light oxidation and minor pitting to scabbard. [See more photos →]

1st item: Henryk Winograd (American/New York, b. circa 1917-2008) .999 Silver relief plaque depicting Renaissance battle scene, Impressed marks HW999, crown, lion; 4-1/2" H x 6-7/8" W x 5/8" D with black velvet insert. 6.010 oz troy when removed from insert. 2nd item: German 800 silver classical style pierced work double-handle compote with figures and grapes, cobalt insert, 6-1/2" H overall, 10.32 oz troy 800 silver. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: Both items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Victorian Renaissance Revival vermeil mug or cup in original leather presentation case, by Henry Holland of London. Cup of circular form with matte gilt and silver exterior finish and shiny gold interior; decorated with a beaded rim, foot, and central cartouche (vacant), with bands of raised bosses at upper and lower edge and smaller bosses with engraved triangular designs. The c-scroll handle features a goat or ram's head upper terminus and applied acanthus decoration. Crisp marks for Henry Holland, London, 1868-1869. Original fitted tooled leather custom case with green silk and velvet lining. 6.54 oz troy. 4"H. Condition: Cup is in excellent condition with two scratches to interior and some later scratched number marks to underside. Gilding is in near pristine condition. Case with some minor exterior wear, latch broken. Condition: Cup is in excellent condition with two scratches to interior and some later scratched number marks to underside. Gilding is in near pristine condition. Case with some minor exterior wear, latch broken. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three watercolor fraktur type drawings on paper, possibly East Tennessee. 1st item – Watercolor depicting yellow horse with painted red (poinsettia type) flowers over body, blooming tulips lower left corner. Undulating brown line borders with alternating red and green circles. This folded drawing opens to a full page with early 19th script verso relating to monetary transactions and involving Samuel, Georg, Daniel, and David Babb (The Babb family name is prominent in East Tennessee). 8 1/4" x 7 1/2" drawing. 2nd item – Watercolor fraktur of five red tulips sprouting from a heart base. Yellow vines and leaves. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4". 3rd item – Watercolor fraktur of three red tulips with brown polka dots and green/brown vine and leaves. Upper and lower border with light green and red band. 5" x 7 3/4". Attributed to Tennessee, 19th century. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: All with toning and minor stains. Horse drawing has tear to upper right margin. [See more photos →]

Two sterling silver baskets with liners. 1st item: Sterling flower basket with open weave design to body and flared pierced floral and vine rim and base, marked "Sterling", 5 1/4" H, and containing a separate flared rim silver-metal liner marked "Metcalf & Co", 3 1/2" H, with a round silver-metal flower "frog", 6 1/4" diameter. (1st Basket: 25.76 oz troy). 2nd item: Watson and Company double-handled sterling basket with pierced quatrefoil design on four bun feet with glass liner, 3 3/8" H plus 1" handles, (2nd Basket: 4.93 oz troy). 30.69 total oz troy combined weight. Condition: 1st item: 1" W slight bend in base. 2nd item: Minor scratches in glass bowl. Fleabite dent on one basket handle. [See more photos →]

Nels Hagerup (California, Norway 1864 – 1922) oil on board, view of rocky sea shore with sailboat at sunset. Signed lower left "N. Hagerup". Sight: 11-5/8" H x 17" W. Maple frame: 13-1/2" H x 19" W. Provenance: Private Arkansas Collection. Condition: Some surface grime. Small divot near sailboat to center left of approx. 1/4", scattered peeling to varnish layer. Varnish layer has darkened the oil and the colors would be enhanced with removal of the varnish layer. [See more photos →]

Mid- century modern Danish teak credenza or sideboard by E. Jakobsen Skive. One sliding door on the left, opening to reveal on shelf and four drawers on the right, all with recessed square pulls. 30 1/2" H x 48" W x 18 1/2" D. Condition: Crack/separation upper left corner of sliding door. Scattered light wear. Light water rings to top. [See more photos →]

English Jacobean oak work table with overhanging top, single drawer with side hung runners, and turned stretcher base. Base stretcher pegged to each turned leg, brass hardware appears to be original and of the period. A 1996 note inside the drawer states the table came from a cottage in Wales owned by a famous Welsh opera star, and the guild that made the table was located in Chester, England during the 1685-1695 period. 28 1/2"H x 33 7/8"W x 21 3/4"D. Early 18th century. Provenance: Mary Beth Cranwell Montgomery Estate, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Old surface with abrasions to top, stretcher, and legs. Insect damage to bottom of drawer. Rosehead nails present with some later square nails for drawer and rails. Drawer runners likely 19th century replacements, chips/losses to left front and left rear foot. [See more photos →]

Two oils on board riverscapes, possibly Thomas Campbell (Tennessee 1834-1914) in original gilt carved frames. 1st item: Oil on board scene of three figures in a rowboat with a stone bridge in center ground with three figures and a church spire in background. Initials signed "WW" lower left – work similar to Thomas Campbell. Sight: 7" H x 11 1/2" W, Frame: 15" x 19" W. 2nd item: Oil on board scene of three figures in a rowboat with a wooden bridge in center ground. Unsigned. Note – partial label on back from McCrary Branson Artists Supply Co. Sight: 7 5/8 x 5 5/8, Frame: 13 1/2 H x 10 1/2" W. After spending most of his career as a missionary, Campbell came to Knoxville in 1893 to focus on landscape painting. He was a core member of the Nicholson Art League and participated in the Appalachian Exposition of 1910. In addition to his studio practice, Campbell was active as a teacher and founded the art department at Maryville College. (Bio courtesy Knoxville Museum of Art). Condition: 1st item: Overall toning to image. Board loose in frame. Some losses on frame. 2nd item: Overall toning to image. Craquelure in center field. Losses on frame, especially along outside inner edge. [See more photos →]

John Wesley Chumley (Virginia/Tennessee 1928 – 1984) pencil drawing of a carriage with fringed canopy. Signed lower left "Chumley". Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with linen liner. Sight – 22 3/4" H x 28" W. Framed – 28 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Note: This is a study for a Chumley work in the collection of the Knoxville Museum of Art titled "Refuge". Biography (courtesy Askart/J.C. Tumblin): John Chumley was born in Minnesota and grew up in Tennessee. His interest in realism flourished while studying under Walter Steumpfig at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; he also studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and was Artist in Residence at the Fort Worth Center of Art in Texas from 1958-1961. Chumley moved with his family to the Shenandoah Valley in 1961. Scenes from his native East Tennessee were a frequent source of inspiration. He had one man shows at the Dulin Gallery of Art (predecessor of the Knoxville Museum of Art, Fort Worth, Norfolk, Va., Pennsylvania and New York. His New York exhibits were very successful and earned him national recognition and comparisons with Hopper and Wyeth. He is buried in Winchester, Virginia. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Appalachian fretless five string banjo with skin head, Johnson County, Tennessee. Signed in pencil to the underside of head "RFD 1 Box 30/ Volna Osborne/ Dortha Wallace/ Nov 18 1925_Tenn/RFD1 Box 30". 33 3/4"L x 10" dia. (head). Note: Volna Marion Osborne (b. Feb. 7, 1899) and Dortha Ella Wallace (b. Jan. 27, 1900) were married by 1920. Condition: Some looseness to strings. Tears/losses to vellum head. [See more photos →]

Carved jade brushwasher, round celadon bowl with russet striations including a large russet colored area at rim, carved in a fungus design. 1-1/2" high x 3-3/4" diameter. Condition: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Glenn Gant (Arkansas/Missouri, 1911 – 1999) watercolor on paper depicting a young girl with red hat and dog, walking on a neighborhood street, possibly Hermann, MO. Signed upper right, "Glenn Gant". Unframed. Reverse side depicts a watercolor landscape of a figure fishing by the shore of a river. 17 3/4" H x 22 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Private Arkansas collection. Condition: Urban landscape scene in very good condition. Landscape verso appears to have washed out colors. [See more photos →]

Three (3) watercolor paintings by Xavier Ironside (Tennessee, 20th century) one depicting a smokehouse with inscription en verso and dated '67 and the others depicting barns and dated '68 and '69. Each signed and dated lower right. Sizes from smallest to largest include: Sight – 8 1/2" H x 11 1/4" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 19 3/4" W. – Sight – 9 3/4" H x 13" W. Framed – 18 3/4" H x 21" W. – 14 1/4" H x 17 1/4" W. Framed – 23" H x 25 1/4" W. Biography: Xavier Ironside born in England was brought to the United States by his uncle as a child after the death of his mother during World War II. Upon reaching the United States his name was changed from Tom to Xavier. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in England for a time then returned to Knoxville, Tennessee to work as an artist and raise a family. Xavier Ironside found notoriety when Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee gave an interview to Esquire Magazine mentioning his work. Other publications were soon inquiring about him. Condition: All overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of three (3) related Druggist or Apothecary jugs including one (1) KY. 1st item – Large Kentucky stoneware pottery druggist jug with incised script, "Nock & Snyder Druggists, Market & 2d Streets, Louisville, Ky". Note: Robert Snyder was born in Paris, Ky in 1847. In 1870 he took a position with the firm of Wm. Nock & Son, the oldest drug house west of the Alleghenies. In 1881, he purchased half interest and the firm name was changed to Nock & Snyder. Mr. Snyder was the director of the Louisville College of Pharmacy for over twenty years and was one of the first members of the Kentucky Pharmaceutical Association. Albany slip glaze. 10 1/2"H. Late 19th century. 2nd item – Apothecary Poison jug with albany slip glaze and large white pebble glazed design of skull and crossbones on the side. 7 7/8" H. Late 19th century. 3rd item – Small stoneware glazed jar with "Mercury" in cobalt on side. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: 1st item – overall very good condition with minor chip to underside of base edge. 2nd and 3rd items – overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two watercolor paintings on paper by Xavier Ironside (Tennessee, 20th century) including one depicting stalks of corn and the other depicting a barn with single tree to the right without leaves, both signed lower right and the cornstalk painting dated "67". 1st painting: Sight – 19 1/8" H x 14 3/4" W. Framed – 28 5/8" H x 23 1/8" W. 2nd painting: Sight – 13 3/4" H x 17 3/4" W. Framed – 23 1/4" H x 26 1/4" W. Condition: 1st painting with some toning to perimeter of paper. Abrasions to frames of both. [See more photos →]

16 coin and sterling silver forks retailed by F.H. Clark of Memphis, circa 1860. Includes 10 Olive pattern forks (6-7/8") and 6 Threaded antique pattern forks (7-5/8"L). All marked F.H. Clark & Co., most with additional lion-anchor-G marks for Gorham, one also marked Coin and one also marked Sterling. Combined weight 22.45 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition with a couple of slightly bent tines. [See more photos →]

American red painted slant front desk on stand, with red and black smoke decoration and painted black borders. Painted gold border on front apron. Legs pegged to case and square nail construction, one interior shelf. Old pencil inscription to inside margin of lid. Sometimes called a Schoolmaster's Desk. 35 1/4 x 35 x 18 3/4. 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Probably Mid Atlantic. Condition: Overall very good condition with wear to paint on edges. [See more photos →]

Peter Vanderlaan (American, b. 1950) and Mary Beth Bliss (American, b.1952), Optical laminate block sculpture. Signed "Vanderlaan Bliss", numbered LC#46, and dated 4/97, on base. 5" H x 8-1/4" W x 8" D. Purchased at Hanson Gallery, Knoxville, TN, retains original receipt. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Collection of vintage parlor and magic tricks, approximately 38 items, most in original packaging, including Vanishing Milk Pitcher, 6" H; Professional Hudson Die Box; Magic Light Bulb in original box; Wilfred Tyler's "Too Late" child's card trick, 10" x 8"; 11 items from Adams' including "Money Maker" and "Chinese Linking Rings", plus several other manufacturers from various countries, 1/2" H x 2-1/4" W x 1-1/4" D to 12-1/2" H x 6-1/2" W x 5" D, mid 20th century. Condition: Most in original packaging with some wear due to age. Others also with some surface wear due to age. [See more photos →]

Chinese russet to cream shaded jade figural carving, depicting a Buddha figure reclining on a foo dog and holding a flower blossom. 2 1/2"H x 3 1/4"W. 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of French gilt bronze cherub figural candelabra, modeled as a standing cherub holding three floral-festooned candle arms (now electrified). Both mounted on round stepped marble bases with bronze feet, marked "France", en verso. 18 1/4"H x 10 1/4"W. Early 20th century, France. Condition: Both overall good condition with older patina. Not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

4 Tennessee coin silver salt cellars and spoon. Includes two matching round cellars with beaded rims, 1 oval form salt cellar with footed base and twisted rim and handles, and one round cellar with lobed, gilt-lined bowl, beaded rim and band of acanthus decoration at foot ring. All 4 are marked Merriman in rectangle (James E. Merriman, working Memphis, 1841-1860 and later). Also included is a salt or condiment spoon with fiddle handle, marked J. Peabody (John Peabody, working Nashville c. 1836-d. 1850). Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tennessee. 5.67 oz troy combined weight. Condition: Overall good condition with some tiny dents (largest is 1/4", to gilt bowl) and scattered minute areas of pitting; rim of one of the circular salts is slightly uneven. [See more photos →]

Two framed watercolors of African-American homesteads. 1st item: Emmie Mcintire (South Carolina, 20th century) watercolor and gouache, Low Country rural scene of a cabin framed by oak trees with Spanish moss. Signed "E. McIntire" lower right. Sight: 12 1/2" H x 14-1/2" W, Frame: 18-1/2" H x 22-1/4"W. 2nd item: Watercolor of rural Southern cabin scene with African-American family, titled "Wash Day", signed "Louise S. Lewis", lower right. Titled on matte board. Sight: 7-1/4" H x 9-1/4" W, Frame: 13-1/4" H x 15-1/4" W. Condition: 1st item: Overall minor toning to paper. 2nd item: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st – 3rd items: Three Danish Georg Jensen spoons including one pattern #21 blossom serving spoon with curved blossom handle (6 1/4" L), one pattern #42 pea pod pattern serving spoon (5 7/8" L) and one serving spoon in the cactus pattern (7 7/8" L). All bearing Georg Jensen hallmarks. Total weight of spoons – 5.175 oz troy. 4th item: Marked Tiffany sterling cigar oil lamp lighter with shaped hinged thumb piece and three burners. 2 7/8" H. 4" W including thumb piece. Weight for all items – 9.335 total oz troy. Condition: 1st – 3rd items: All overall very good condition with expected minor surface wear. 4th item: Approx. 1/2" dent to shoulder. Overall expected wear. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry work table in an older surface with delicate ring turned legs, square nailed drawer, original pulls. Yellow pine secondary wood. 29 1/2"H x 29 7/8"W x 22 1/2"D. Second quarter of the 19th century. Attributed to Greene or Knox County, TN. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Light wear and abrasions to top, some fading to finish across the center area of the drawer. [See more photos →]

Signed copy of "Valhalla in the Smokies", published by George A. Exline and Edouard Evartt Exline, 1938, Cleveland, Ohio. First edition. #11 of 1000 numbered copies, 1 of 100 to be signed by the authors/publishers. Cover of book is a woven blue and white coverlet, Solomon's Pattern. Card fixed to inside cover details the weaver of the cover and specific details. Photographs and accompanying text describing the beauty and people of the Valhalla Region of the Smoky Mountains. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 20 pieces of carved stone fruit including bananas, apples, peaches, figs, pears, and citrus fruits together with a wooden bowl. Fruit sizes range from 2 1/4" L to 5" L. Wooden bowl measures 4 3/4" H x 14 1/4" dia. Fruit, 19th century, Italian. Bowl, 20th century. Condition: Some scattered minor chipping to fruit. [See more photos →]

Signed blue and white New York coverlet, "J. Cunningham, Weaver, N. Hartford Oneida Co., NY", dated 1835. Coverlet additionally reads "United we stand, divided we fall, Washington, Under this we prosper" with an image of General George Washington on horseback and an eagle border. 72" x 82". Condition: Some fading to colors due to prior washing. Scattered spotting. [See more photos →]

1st item: Lone Star or Star of Bethlehem quilt, hand stitched appliqued and embroidered with large single star in red, green and orange cotton on a white ground with embroidered medallions, double red border and red edging on sides, olive edging top and bottom. 74-1/2" x 61-1/2". 2nd item: Flower Garden pattern quilt with appliqued ruched calico flowers and meandering green vine on a yellow cotton background with scalloped edges and green edging, 85" x 93". Both late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: 1st item: a few scattered light stains, fading to some green squares, couple of frayed block corners and loose threads, two 6" diameter light stains to back and several smaller, dark stains to back. 2nd item: Two large (32"L) stains to each end on one side and one 7" diameter stain to other side, several other smaller light stains. [See more photos →]

Sandor Bodo (Hungarian/Tennessee, b. 1920) oil on canvas winter landscape depicting a house and barn amid a grove of ice encrusted trees, the roofs and grass coated with snow. Signed lower right, "S. Bodo". Painted carved wood frame with swept edges and elaborate corner moldings. 23 1/2" x 36 1/2" sight, 31" x 43 1/2" framed. Provenance: the estate of Mary Alice Clements, Nashville, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition [See more photos →]

1st item: American School oval portrait of young woman with brown curly hair, wearing a blue dress with lace collar and bow. Housed in older, possibly original rectangular gilt frame with applied decoration. Image: 23 1/2" H x 19" W, Frame: 33" H x 28 5/8" W. Mid-19th century. 2-3rd items: Pair miniature graphite and watercolor portraits of seated woman and half-portrait of young man. Frame: 6 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W, Sight: 4 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W. American, early 19th century. Condition: 1st item: Overall craquelure. Some in-painting. 2-3rd items: Water damage on both images. [See more photos →]

1st item: Old Sheffield Silver Plate meat dome, also called a fowl cover, of lobed, oval form, with finely chased acanthus leaf handle and foliate shell decorated band at lower mid-section. Engraved coat of arms crest featuring a bird over a shield with banner reading A FRAM; otherwise unmarked. 8-1/2"H x 14"L w 9"D. 2nd item: Old Sheffield Silver Plate crested entree warmer serving dish, oblong with four scrolled feet, the warming pan with stepped base and acanthus leaf decorated handles, central pan with gadrooned edge, and lid with gadroon decoration, detachable acanthus leaf top, and handle elaborate coat of arms monogram; otherwise unmarked. 7-1/2"H x 14"W x 8-1/2"D (including handles). Both items English, second quarter, 19th century. Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Item 1: Overall very good condition with some small (1/8" or smaller) losses of silvering to back and a couple of very small dents. 2: Overall excellent condition, partially replated; some light wear to underside. [See more photos →]

1920's Model T Ford whirlygig policeman radiator mascot, heavy cast aluminum with the original blue paint. Back marked PAT. PDG. Mascot measures 6" H. 8" total H. Condition: Retains the original blue paint. Mascot still attached to remnants of the radiator cap. [See more photos →]

3 Miniature portraits including watercolor on ivory. 1st item: Portrait of a gentleman with dark hair, black coat with a ruffled white collar, gold painted cardboard mat and silver metal bezel, silk covered frame. 4" x 3-1/4" overall. Circa 1815. 2nd item: Portrait of a young woman with dark curly hair, white gown with long strand of pearls and a brooch, in brass oval frame. 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" overall. Late 19th century. 3rd item: Watercolor on ivory or paper portrait of a older gentleman, wearing a white wig and blue coat with gilt highlights, against a black background. Molded ebonized wood frame. 3-1/2" x 3" overall. Probably late 18th century. Provenance: a Middle Tennessee estate. Condition: 1st item: missing protective glass. 1/8" scratch across subject's left eye. 2nd item: light wear to frame. 3rd item: Small crack and 1/16" chip to rear lower edge of frame. Later backing. [See more photos →]

Richard Jolley (Tennessee, born 1952) framed drawing on glass plaque with silver leaf titled “Two as One (Silver plate), 2004″. Plaque measures 9″ x 9″. Framed: 10 5/8″ x 10 5/8”. Biography (Courtesy of the Knoxville Museum of Art): Richard Jolley was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1952 and as a youth, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He began his art training at Tusculum College in Greenville, Tennessee in 1970, studying under noted glass artist Michael Taylor. After receiving his B.F.A. from George Peabody College in Nashville (now part of Vanderbilt University), Jolley continued graduate studies at North CarolinaÃs Penland School of Crafts, under the instruction of studio glass artist Richard Ritter. He currently maintains a studio in Knoxville. To date, JolleyÃs work is represented in more than 33 public collections, including the Carnegie Museum of Art; the Corning Museum of Glass; the Frederick Weisman Art Foundation, Los Angeles, the Knoxville Museum of Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Provenance: Property of the estate of Arlene Goldstine, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of 3 sterling silver items by Gorham. 1st item: Sucket/Oyster fork with twist handle, 2-tine fork at one end, pierced bowl at opposite end and shield plaque monogrammed "Julia". Lion, anchor, G mark on back of handle, 9 5/8" L. 2nd item: Pierced ladle in Morning Glory pattern, star and berry pierced bowl with gilt wash, Lion, anchor, G mark on back of handle, 8 1/2" L. 3rd item: English sterling calling card case with hand-chased swirl engraving, blank shield cartouche, hallmarked for Birmingham, England, 1902, illegible maker's mark. 2 7/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 1/4" D. Total weight of all 3 items: 4.365 oz troy. Condition: All items in good condition with some surface scratches due to age. Card case has slight dent near center. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese jade archer's ring with carved decoration, 2 1/8" L, purchased from Robert Cornell Antiques, Massachusetts, attr. Late Spring and Autumn Period (circa 600-475 B.C.). 2nd item: Chinese archaistic style hardstone belt hook with carved dragon head and additional carved designs. 3 1/8" L. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Condition: Both overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

8 Chinese Daoist immortal figures, Republic Period, earthenware with unglazed skin and glazed robes, impressed character marks to undersides. Each figure is depicted with various objects symbolizing the qualities associated with the deity. Sizes range from 6-1/2" to 7-1/2"H, not including the hardwood stands. Mid 20th century. Condition: Loss of thumb tip to figure wearing jade green colored robe, otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Carte de Visite portrait ( W. E. Prall, Photographer, Knoxville, TN) of Union soldier, Lt. John S. Huntsinger, signed on the lower margin " Lt. John S. Huntsiner, Colonel Lee's Battery" and signed en verso "Yours Truly, Lieut. John S. Huntsiner". 4" H x 2 1/2" W. 2nd item: Civil War Reunion medal reading "Tennessee Union Soldiers Monument, Knoxville, TN 1896" and en verso "TENNESSEE FURNISHED 31,092 MEN FOR THE UNION ARMY–LOSS 6776". 3rd item: New York Tribune newspaper dated December 5, 1863 with the headline "Operations Around Knoxville" with additional headlines reading "The Siege of Knoxville" and "Assault on Fort Sanders". 12 pages. Condition: 1st item: Overall toning, with light spotting. 2nd item: Some light tarnish. 3rd item: Overall toning with wear/losses to edges where folded. [See more photos →]

French First Standard silver cigarette box with gilt edges and applied vermeil eagle and laurel design, possibly a military insignia. Mercury head mark used for French export – .950 standard c. 1878-1973. 4-1/8" x 3-1/8". 6.74 oz troy. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with some light scratching and wear to gilt interior, a 1/4" dent to bottom. [See more photos →]

Grouping of sterling silver and coin flatware, 23 pieces. 1st group: Sterling silver flatware, mostly vintage Gorham patterns, consisting of 9 dinner forks, 7 cream soup spoons, 2 teaspoons, and 2 demitasse spoons, 3-3/4" L to 7-1/2" L, 24.685 total oz troy. 2nd group: Three coin silver spoons including 2 Merriman tablespoons with tipt ends (attrib. James E. Merriman, working Memphis 1841-47 with Frederick H. Clark and from 1847-1860 and later on his own and in partnership with others), script monogram, 7-3/8" L and 1 G.A. Jones (Ohio, mid 19th century) tablespoon with reverse tipt end, script monogram, 8-3/4" L. 3.665 total oz troy. Condition: 1st group: Dinner forks with monogram. 2nd group: Fleabites on bowls of coin spoons. [See more photos →]

Two East Tennessee M. P. Harmon stoneware pottery jars, both with impressed "M P Harmon, Mohawk" coggle around the circumference of the shoulder. Harmon Pottery, Mohawk, TN (Greene County). 8 1/4"H and 6 1/8"H. Both late 19th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Both jars in overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Grouping of cast iron doorstops and architectural stars. Cast iron doorstops including a large painted whippet with molded hair and other features, a cast iron painted elephant, a cast iron painted sleeping cat with painted bow, two molded iron frogs (one with green paint), a sleeping iron fox (solid), and two cast iron painted architectural stars with red and green paint. Heights range from 9 3/4" (whippet height) to 2 3/4" (frog height), stars 9 1/2" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Betty Irene Yates estate, Greeneville, TN. Condition: Whippet, elephant and sleeping cat with scattered paint loss, painted frog with considerable wear to paint, all with oxidation. [See more photos →]

Panoramic silver gelatin photographic print of the Great Smoky Mountains by Jim Thompson (TN, 1881-1976), dated lower right 1934 with Thompson Brothers trademark. Housed in the original painted wood frame. Sight – 7" H x 16 3/4" W. Framed – 11 3/4" H x 21" W. Biography: Jim Thompson (1881-1976) and his younger brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were business partners in Knoxville from 1920 to 1926 as Thompson Brothers. Both men, individually and in partnership, were successful commercial photographers. Both brothers loved to hike and were pioneers in documenting the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in photographs in the 1910s and 1920s, which were used to help promote the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (bio courtesy of Calvin M. McClung Historical Society, Knoxville, TN). Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Photo overall very good condition. Frame with scattered abrasions. [See more photos →]

Buell Whitehead (Florida, 1919-1993) colored lithograph titled in pencil "Tobacco Barn" depicting African American men drying tobacco with a wagon cart and driver in the foreground. Titled in pencil lower left and signed lower right. Sight 14 1/2" x 17 1/2 (image 13 3/4" x 17"), 26 1/2" x 28 1/2" framed. Circa 1946. Condition: Overall very good condition, upper right margin with a small 1/8" puncture, not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Four Eames designed mid-century modern vinyl chairs, made by Herman Miller, one armchair (31 1/2″ H x 25″ W x 22″ D) and three sidechairs (31 1/2″ H x 18 1/2′ W x 21″ D) with tubular metal legs and white nylon glide caps. Impressed Herman Miller mark to undersides. Sidechairs also retain paper labels. Mid 20th century. Condition: Fading, minor soiling and few impressions to vinyl. [See more photos →]