January 27, 2018 Auction Highlights

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was Founding Father, Commander-in-Chief of colonial forces during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States of America. A volume signed by George Washington on the top of the title page. The book a bound copy of the first five issues of Volume One of “The Massachusetts Magazine: or Monthly Museum of Knowledge and Rational Entertainment”, published by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews of Boston in 1789. The inside front cover has his armorial bookplate and this book was once in his Mount Vernon library. The front endpaper has an inscription reading “Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr./1911/ Presented by his grandmother M.A.MC. from the library of his great-great-grandfather Chief Justice John Marshall”. The Massachusetts Magazine, founded in 1789 and published until 1796 by the famous printer Isaiah Thomas, advertised on its title page that it contains “poetry, music, biography, history, physics, geography, morality, criticism, philosophy, mathematics, agriculture, architecture, chemistry, novels, tales, romances, translations, news, marriages, deaths, eteorological observations, etc. etc.”. It was founded at the same time as the nation to act as “a kind of thermometer, by which the genius, taste, literature, history, politics, arts, manners, amusements and improvements of the age and nation, may be ascertained”. This particular book is important for Washington since it covers the events of 1789 that included his inauguration as the country’s first President. For example, page 314 is entitled “Papers relative to the President of the United States” and includes a printing of his Inaugural Address that starts with “Among the vicissitudes incident to life, no event could have filled me with greater anxieties than that of which the notification was transmitted by your order…”. It is then followed by “The Address of the Senate to the President of the United States In Answer to his Speech to Both Houses of Congress”. On page 286 is a passage entitled “Memoirs of General Washington”. In other words, Washington kept this book since it was a “clippings file” of his first year as President. An outstanding Washington signed book with a great association year and terrific content. Front endpaper with inscription reading: Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr./1911/ Presented by his grandmother M.A.M.C. (Mary Ambler Marshall Coleman) from the library of his great-great-grandfather Chief Justice John Marshall. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. Note: John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, serving for thirty-five years. He oversaw landmark decisions such as Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden and the Dartmouth College case. His lifelong friendship with George Washington developed during their Revolutionary War service including the winter at Valley Forge and the battles at Brandywine and Monmouth; he went on to write one of the early biographies of America’s first president (see related lots, #263, 264). Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: This volume has been rebacked and rebound in leather with new endpapers before 1911 and is in good condition. It appears that the original front cover has been incorporated into the binding and shows some wear. The bookplate has been preserved and is in good condition. The front cover is scuffed. There is a slight tear to the title page nowhere near the dark Washington autograph, and there is toning and spotting to the interior pages. [See more photos →]

The only known lifetime oil portrait of Bonnie Scotland, premier stallion of Belle Meade Plantation, with chief groom Robert “Uncle Bob” Green, painted and dated 1879 by Herbert S. Kittredge (American, 1853- 1881). The iconic painting depicts Bonnie Scotland standing in a field under a partly cloudy blue sky, beside Green, who is attired in a white apron, dark pants and a hat; two trees and a fence are visible in the background. Housed in a molded giltwood frame with title placard front center. Sight – 24″ H x 28″W. Framed – 33 1/2″ H x 38 1/2″W. Provenance: The Harding Family of Belle Meade Plantation, by descent to present consignor. Note: Most of the Kentucky Derby winners of the twentieth century, and a significant number of other important thoroughbreds, can trace their lineage to Bonnie Scotland. The stallion was foaled in 1853 in Malton, England by Iago out of Queen Mary by Gladiator, and originally owned by William l’Anson. Bonnie Scotland overcame an injury at age 2 and went on to win the Liverpool St. Leger, but collapsed while winning the Doncaster Stakes, and was retired to stud at the age of 3. His great fame ultimately came not as an English racehorse, but as one of America’s great sires. He was imported to New York in 1857 by Captain Cornish of Massachusetts and stood at John Reeber’s Fashion Stud in Lancaster, Ohio, and Col. W.F. Harper’s farm Nantura in Woodford, Kentucky. Other owners included J.C. Simpson of Chicago, Illinois, and C.C. Parks of Waukegan, Illinois. Although the Civil War disrupted the sport of racing in America, Bonnie Scotland spent the early 1860s siring runners that would go on to successful track careers, including Dangerous, Malcolm, Bourbon Belle, and Frogtown. In 1872, General William Harding purchased Bonnie Scotland and brought him to Belle Meade, where the stallion was bred with higher quality mares and established one of the most important sire lines in America. According to American Classic Pedigrees, he was the leading sire in America (1880 and 1882, runner up in 1868 and 1871), and “his progeny were known for good looks, balance, and overall soundness.” Clio Hogan’s Index to Stakes Winners 1865-1967 credits him with 21 stakes winners. Some of the famous horses from his line include Bramble, Man-O-War, Sea Biscuit, War Admiral, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, and most recently, California Chrome. Bonnie Scotland died at Belle Meade in 1880, one year after this portrait was painted, having helped build Belle Meade’s reputation as one of the great thoroughbred horse breeding nurseries in the world. Robert (Bob) Green was in charge of all the thoroughbreds at Belle Meade, a position which earned him international recognition. Born a slave, he was brought to Belle Meade in 1839 and thanks to his skill with horses, he soon became General Harding’s right hand man, with four grooms working under his supervision. Green is credited with saving several horses from injury during an ill-fated railroad trip to New York, which was jeopardized by the Johnstown Flood of 1889. Following emancipation, Green became Belle Meade’s highest paid employee, declining an offer from Fairview Farm in order to stay on with the Hardings. He led President Grover Cleveland on a tour of Belle Meade in 1887. According to Belle Meade Plantation’s website, near the end of his life, Green was forced to move from the property where he had lived and worked for decades. His request to be buried there was granted in 1906, and he rests on the grounds today in an unmarked grave. Artist biography: Herbert Kittredge’s untimely death at the age of 28 cut short a blossoming career in sporting art. Little is known about his youth and training. According to the book “Animal and Sporting Artists in America,” in 1876, “the noted American thoroughbred breeder Randolph Huntington encouraged [Kittredge] to make equine portraiture his career while living on Huntington’s stud in New York. Kittredge was commissioned to execute drawings of Leopard, an Arabian stallion, and Linden Tree, a Barbary stallion, both presented to General Ulysses S. Grant by the Sultan of Turkey in 1879.” Kittredge’s death at the age of 28 was reported in Wallace’s Monthly, which stated in an editorial that “his first serious attempt to delineate a horse, so far as we know, may be found in the MONTHLY for October 1878.” The young artist had come to the Wallace offices that year with a letter of introduction from Powell Bros. of Springboro, PA, and amazed the editors with his proofs of engravings of a Powell horse and several others. In fact, the magazine called Kittredge “the greatest and truest of all horse delineators the the world ever produced. We have studied the great masters, ancient and modern, and with the single exception of Rosa Bonheur we have never seen one who could equal Kittredge.” (Vol. 8, p. 694). The Hardings of Belle Meade were known to have commissioned works from America’s finest sporting artists. Edward Troye (1808-1874) was an early favorite. After Kittredge’s death, they engaged artists including Thomas Scott (see lot #111 in this auction) and Canadian-American painter Henry Stull (1851-1913) to paint portraits of their best horses. CONDITION: Painting is in very good condition with no areas of concerning deterioration. Fine to moderate craquelure overall, and canvas has been relined and trimmed. Blacklighting indicates areas of inpainting located near man’s arms, under horse, and to right side of sky. Various pinhole losses across top of sky and minor loss to top left corner. Stretcher crease length of canvas 2 ¾” from bottom edge. [See more photos →]

3.13 carat Oval Modified Brilliant diamond, F color, VS1 clarity, with GIA report 1182887169 dated November 20, 2017, measurements 12.50 x 7.86 x 4.63 mm. Depth: 59%; Table: 64%; Girdle: Thick to Very thick, F; Culet: Small; Polish: Excellent; Symmetry: Very Good; Fluorescence: Faint. Clarity Characteristics: Feather, Cloud, Indented Natural, Surface graining is not shown.Diamond is mounted in a four-prong 18K yellow gold mounting. Ring size 5 1/2 slight. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collector. CONDITION: See description and GIA report number 1182887169. [See more photos →]

George Nakashima (Pennsylvania/Washington/Japan/India, 1905-1990) mid-century modern walnut credenza, pinned and dovetailed case construction with two vertical slat sliding doors backed with pandanus cloth, concealing a fitted interior comprised of adjustable shelves on the left side and drawers on the right side. Unsigned. Copy of the original 1958 sales receipt from the George Nakashima studio shown as the last photo. 32″ H x 72 1/8″ W x 20″ D. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.) CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some light fading to top finish, mostly on the left side. [See more photos →]

Signed hardcover two volume set of John Marshall’s “The Life of George Washington”, published by Carey & Lea, Philadelphia, 1832. Second edition, “Revised & Corrected by the Author”. Stereotyped by J. Chrissy & G. Goodman. Volume I – 460 pages and 42 pages of notes. Volume II – 448 pages and 32 pages of notes. 8vo, calf leather cover, black leather spine labels, marbled endpapers and endpages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Washington in Volume I. Errata Sheet with hand written notes included in Volume II. The first volume is inscribed “For Mr. James K. Marshall From his affectionate Father The Author”. The second volume is signed “J Marshall” on the title page. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, serving for thirty-five years. He oversaw landmark decisions such as Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden and the Dartmouth College case. His lifelong friendship with George Washington developed during their Revolutionary War service including the winter at Valley Forge and the battles at Brandywine and Monmouth. (See related lot #264). Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Original cover with wear to the front boards and some wear to the spines. There is scattered foxing throughout but a fine association copy. Volume 1 with minor loss to lower back endpaper. Inscriptions and signatures clean and crisp. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee sugar sideboard, possibly Wilson Co. Cherry primary with cherry veneer, poplar secondary. Comprised of a rectangular top over cherry veneered frieze, three deep scratch-beaded drawers over one long drawer, all dovetailed with wooden knobs and diamond inlaid escutcheons. Paneled ends, ring turned and tapered legs terminating with ball and spike feet. 37 3/4″ H x 38 1/4″ W x 20 1/2″ D. Circa 1820-1830. Note: Two similar examples are illustrated in the book “The Art & Mystery of Tennessee Furniture” by Nathan Harsh and Derita Williams, p. 153, figures 170 & 171. CONDITION: Older refinish, escutcheons are older replacements with some patching, most notably to center drawer front. Lock missing on center deep drawer. Various minor stains to the top. Block added to interior of back. [See more photos →]

Hans (Ronsard) Zatzka (Austria/Italy, 1859-1945) oil on canvas Orientalist harem scene, depicting two partially nude females in a lavish interior, with a balcony overlooking city rooftops. One figure stands by the window arranging flowers and the other is seated on a daybed with musical instruments; a hooka and oriental rug sit on the floor. Signed lower right "H. Zatzka". Housed in the original parcel gilt carved and textured frame with scroll molded corners. Sight – 22 1/2" H x 30 3/4" W. Framed – 30 3/4" H x 39" W. Provenance: Private Oak Ridge, TN estate. Biography (courtesy of AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook): "Hans Zatzka is known for Religious, allegory, figure, genre and Oriental scene painting. He studied at the fine arts academy in Vienna between 1877 and 1892 before going on to decorate numerous churches in Vienna, Mayerling, Olmutz (now Olomouc, Czech Republic) and Innsbruck. He went to the Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1882, where he studied under Professor Blaas and was awarded the Golden Fügermedal in 1880. He made several study trips to Italy; later he practiced fresco paintings in churches and did portraits. He developed a special interest in genre pictures, ideal depictions of women and cupids". CONDITION: Painting overall very good condition with light grime. Minor holes at top and bottom left corners. Scattered abrasions/nicks and grime to frame. No inpainting or alterations detected with black light. [See more photos →]

American parcel gilt concert pedal harp, signed “Lyon & Healy/Chicago Makers U.S.A./No. 1263/Manufactured under five Patents”. Fruitwood frame with giltwood neck, knee, column, and footed base with seven pedals. Giltwood elements decorated with neoclassical motifs including Greek keys, acanthus leaves, and a column in the Ionic form. Soundboard with painted gilt foliate decorations. 69 1/4″ H x 41″ W x 19″ D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Fractures to wood, largest 6 1/2″, across base of soundboard. Areas of loss to gilt, largest 1 1/2″, surface of harp. Strings appear intact. [See more photos →]

George Washington handwritten letter to John Marshall (ALS), congratulating him on his first election to a Federal Office: “With Infinite Pleasure I Received The News Of Your Election…a Few Days Now, Will Give Us The Result Of All The Elections To Congress & The Legislature Of The State”. GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, President of the Constitutional Convention, signer of the Constitution and First President of the United States. JOHN MARSHALL (1755-1835). Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice, serving for thirty-five years. He oversaw landmark decisions such as Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden and the Dartmouth College case. ALS. 1pg. May 5th, 1799. Mount Vernon. An autograph letter signed “Go:Washington” and accompanied by a free franked address panel also signed “Go:Washington”. The former President wrote to John Marshall, congratulating Marshall on his election to the United States House of Representatives from the Richmond area. Washington hand wrote to the future Chief Justice (missing words are put in brackets): “With infinite pleasure I received the news of your Election. For the Honor of the District, I wish the Majority had been greater, but let us be content, and hope, as the tide is [turning, the current] will soon run strong on our favor. [I am] sorry to find that the publication [you allude to] should have given you a moments [disquiet] I can assure you, it made no im[pression on my] mind, of the tendency apprehend[ed by you]. [The] doubt you have expressed of Mr. [Hancock’s ele]ction, is unexpected as it is pain[ful in these] parts, we had set it down as cer[tain, and our] calculations went to eleven instead of nine. A few days now, will give us the result of all the Elections to Congress & the Legislature of the State; and as you are at the fountain of information respecting the politics of the members, give me, I pray you, the amount of the parties on each side, if you have the leisure & can ascertain them. With very sincere esteem & regards I am–Dear Sir–Yr Obedt & Affect Servt Go:Washington”. The address panel is in WashingtonÂ’s handwriting, and he sent it to “General Marshall in Richmond Go:Washington”; there is additional writing probably by a local postmaster. Includes dedication card reading “Presented to Louis Minor Coleman by his Aunt- Alice Marshall Coleman”, affixed to lower right corner of letter. Letter is mounted to grey card stock board. Letter – 9 3/4″ H x 16 1/4″ W. Board – 10″ H x 16 1/4″ W. Typed letter from Herbert A. Johnson, Associate Editor of “The Papers of John Marshall”, to Charles B. Coleman, Esq., dated February 26, 1968, included in lot. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. Note: This was not Marshall’s first political victory. In 1782, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, and remained there for seven years; he was again elected to the Virginia House from 1795 to 1796. In 1788, Marshall served as a delegate to the Virginia convention that ratified the new Federal constitution; Marshall was a staunch supporter of the new government. He declined Washington’s offer of Attorney General. During the Adams administration, he declined an appointment to the Supreme Court, but he represented the United States during the infamous XYZ Affair. His 1799 election to the House of Representatives was his first Federal victory; Marshall was helped because of his support from Patrick Henry. In 1800, President Adams named Marshall Secretary of State and the next year, Adams nominated him to become the fourth Chief Justice. The “Mr. Hancock” mentioned is most likely the Virginia Congressman George Hancock, who served in the House of Representatives from 1793 to 1797. The letter and attached address leaf are glued to a larger board and framed; paper loss affects about twenty words. The Library of Congress owns a letterbook copy of this letter and the missing words can be ascertained. According to The American Book Prices Current (a compendium of auction results), only three Washington to Marshall letters have sold in the past quarter century. A 1968 letter from Herbert Johnson, the Associate Editor of the Papers Of John Marshall, states “This is such an important letter that I know you value it highly. As you may know Washington was the most important influence that impelled Marshall to stand for election in the House of Representatives. This was his first domestic office with the national government and from it he moved to the State Department and then the Chief Justiceship…Washington’s request that Marshall provide him with the Virginia election returns–another indication of Marshall’s position in the Federalist party in Virginia…”. An additional letter included in this lot is dated June 1913 from United States senator/historian Albert J. Beveridge and reads, “Dear Mr. Coleman: Miss Lizzie Marshall of Leeds, VA informed me that you have some letters of Chief Justice Marshall – one of them from George Washington.” (Beveridge states he is gathering material to write the The Life of John Marshall and would like copies of the letters.). A great association between the first President and the great Chief Justice. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Washington signature and writing in strong, clear condition. Areas of dampstaining, including faint 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ dampstaining over signature (does not affect overall quality). 3 3/8″ x 2 1/4″ area of text missing from left margin of letter (3 3/8″ x 6 1/2″ area missing in total extending from below address to left horizontal fold line). 1/2″ x 3/8″ area of lower right corner repaired (does not affect signature). [See more photos →]

John Marshall signed, four (4) Volume Book Set: “Plutarch’s Lives, Translated from the Original Greek, with Notes, Critical and Historical; and a Life of Plutarch” by John and William Langhorne, Carefully corrected and printed from the last London Edition, 4 volumes. Published James Crissy, Philadelphia, 1825. 8vo, calf leather cover, and black leather spine labels. All volumes signed by original owner, Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1846) on the title page. Additionally, each volume bears the inscription: “Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr. /1911/from his grandmother Mary Ambler Marshall Coleman” on the inside front cover. Volumes I, II and IV bear the additional signature of James K. Marshall, son of John Marshall. All four volumes are signed “J Marshall” on the title page. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Col. Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. American politican John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving for thirty-five years. He oversaw landmark decisions such as Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden and the Dartmouth College case. Marshall also was a friend and attorney to George Washington, and was one of the first President’s early biographers (see related lot, #263 in this auction). Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Wear and losses to covers, especially to Volume IV. Interiors with scattered foxing, toning and some dampstaining to all volumes. Inscriptions and signatures clean and crisp. Volumes II & III with pencil doodles and marks to the back free papers. The calf is rubbed and scratched. A fine set. [See more photos →]

Southern Federal inlaid chest of drawers, attributed to South Carolina. Figured walnut primary and yellow pine secondary, overhanging rectangular top, two dovetailed deep "bonnet" drawers over three graduated long dovetailed drawers, all drawer fronts with satinwood kite shaped escutcheons and dark and light wood line inlay. Case on yoke-shaped skirt and sides, supported by four French feet. 44 1/2" H x 38" W x 18 5/8" D. Early 19th century. CONDITION: Refinished. Replaced brasses. All feet appear original. The returns on the left front and left rear foot are replacements. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee cherry desk and bookcase, yellow pine, poplar and white pine secondary woods. Upper case with molded cornice, two astragal glazed doors opening to three adjustable shelves, lower case with double fold-down writing surface and fitted interior, all lined in later green felt, over one long dovetailed drawer with cock-beaded edge and supported by four tapered square legs. 94 3/4″ H x 40″ W x 24 5/8″ D. Attributed to Jefferson County, Tennessee, circa 1800-1820. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, acquired from the estate of the late Thomas W. (Jack) and Dr. Frances Bernard Overall, Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: Older refinish. Patch to left side fall front near hinges, some replacements and losses to cockbeading. Desk interior with newer felt lining. Splits to side boards on lower case. Minor patches and abrasions, several glass panes with cracks. [See more photos →]

Important full length oil on paper portrait of the 4th Chief Justice of the United States, John Marshall (1755-1835), attributed to William James Hubard (Virginia, 1807-1862). John Marshall was an American Revolutionary War patriot, politician and the Chief Justice of the United States (1801-1835). Marshall was also a friend and attorney to George Washington, and authored an early biography of the first President. This full length portrait is believed to be one of seven known copies of Hubard's best known likeness of Marshall, which is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Marshall is depicted seated in a red arm chair before a red drapery back drop and with landscape visible beyond. Unsigned. Stamped "Franck & Lundin Frames, Richmond, VA", en verso of canvas. Housed in a molded gilt wood and composition frame. Sight – 20 1/2" H x 15 3/8" W. Framed – 29 1/2" H x 23 3/4" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Note: Descended in the family of Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Col. Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Biography (courtesy AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook): Known for his American portraits of historical interest, William Hubard was born in Warwick, England. In 1824, his early talent for cutting likenesses in paper resulted in him being brought to the United States. Gilbert Stuart persuaded Hubard to begin oil portraits, and with the encouragement of fellow artist Thomas Sully, he set up a studio as a portrait painter in 1829. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Boston Athanaeum. Between 1838 and 1851, he added genre and historical themes to his repertoire and in 1850 began sculpture. He built a foundry to produce bronzes of Jean-Antoine Houdon's marble statue of George Washington, but they sold poorly, leaving him in search of ways to supplement his income. When the Civil War began, Hubard retrofitted his foundry to manufacture rifles for the Confederacy, but was killed in an accidental explosion there. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Oil on paper laid on canvas, upper right edge re-adhered to stretcher. Scattered inpainting to face, collar, hands, and background (refer to blacklight photo). Light professional cleaning and re-varnish. [See more photos →]

Beauford Delaney (American, 1901-1979) watercolor on paper abstract expressionist painting featuring green, yellow and orange swirls. Signed and dated in ink, lower right corner, “Beauford Delaney 1962 Paris”. En verso on white sticker in black ink: “565” and below, in pencil, ” 25 1/2 x 19 1/4 ” and “BD-P-313,” (estate inventory numbering system of court-appointed administrator, Derek L. Spratley, Esquire). Sheet – 19 3/4″ x 25 1/2″. Provenance: Estate of Beauford Delaney, Derek L. Spratley, Esquire, court-appointed administrator. Biography: Beauford Delaney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. An apprentice to artist Lloyd Branson, Delaney was encouraged by his mentor to study art in Boston. In 1929 he traveled 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. His departure from New York to Paris in 1953 also marked his transition from figurative compositions to abstract expressionism, with a focus on color and light. CONDITION: 1 1/8″ tear upper left corner. 3/8″ W tear with pinhole near top center with second pinhole above, third pinhole right upper quadrant, 5 3/4″ W x 1 1/2″ H crease lower center edge. [See more photos →]

George Wilhelm Frye, (Germany/Alabama, 1822-1872) oval oil on canvas painting of Southern historical interest, depicting a bearded African American man standing beside a posted newspaper, attired in a white shirt, red pants and suspenders, a straw hat and black boots. The subject holds a brush tinged with whitewash or white glue and a paint pail, and just behind him, on the wall, is posted the front page of the Louisville Commercial Newspaper (1869-1902). Signed lower left margin “W F”. Unframed. 26 3/4″ H x 21 3/4″ W. Exhibited, The Howard Steamboat Museum “Fall Into Art” exhibit, 2010. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Note: Lynn Renau was awarded the Isaac Murphy Award for her groundbreaking research about slavery and African American history in Kentucky. This painting, which hung over her desk, was among her most prized pieces. Frye’s decision to title the newspaper “The Louisville Commercial” and give it such visual prominence is significant, especially when viewed beside his working class, African American subject. Founded by the DuPont family in 1870, The Louisville Commercial was the only Republican daily newspaper in Kentucky, and it also circulated in Southern Indiana and Middle and West Tennessee. According to one period description quoted in “Chronicling America,” “its rigorous exposure of corruption and wastefulness in municipal affairs has given it strong local popularity and influence; it is a favorite in families and with business men, and the saloons and gambling dens are bitterly hostile towards it.” Biderman DuPont, sole owner of the paper by 1874, had supported the Union cause and in an 1860 letter to his mother, wrote that “Slavery is a moral evil….” (source: Timothy J. Mullin, “The du Ponts in Kentucky,” DLSC Faculty Publications, Western Kentucky University, 2009). In an 1873 ad the newspaper boasted it had “met the Democratic papers at every point and exposed their misstatements” (American Newspaper Directory, Vol. 4). Biography: “George Wilhelm (William) Frye (1822-1872) was a portrait artist from Germany who established a studio in Huntsville, Madison County; he also painted in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. His depictions of life in the western Black Belt of Alabama were important records of the antebellum period in the state. He also tutored future Alabama artist Maria Howard Weeden for two years. Historians are able to follow his career through court records and the newspaper advertisements Frye placed in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee; several advertisements in Alabama newspapers announce his relocations. By 1845, Frye had settled in Louisville, Kentucky, where he painted portraits, and he opened a second studio in Huntsville by March 1847 while maintaining the Louisville location at least into 1848. On May 18, 1848, he married Virginia Hale in Hunstville; the couple would have four children. He became a U.S. citizen on August 29, 1854, in Madison County. During the next several years, Frye opened temporary studios in numerous locations around the South, including Memphis, Tennessee, and advertised his services there for four months in 1857. Frye’s growing reputation as a portrait painter prompted the Agricultural and Horticultural Society Fair of West Alabama to enlist him as a fine arts judge in 1859”. (Source: “The Encyclopedia of Alabama” by E. Bryding Adams). Alternate spelling George William Frey. CONDITION: Canvas is embrittled, loose from stretcher on right side, and stretcher creases evident at top and left sides. Right side has significant 21” L. vertical crease with loss and flaking and 8 perforations, largest 2” L. Left side with 3 perforations, largest 2” L. ?” L. tear center above male figure’s head. Various abrasions and scratches with loss, largest 1 ½” L. No inpainting or alterations detected with black light. [See more photos →]

Samuel Kirk & Son repousse sterling silver tea service, 6 pieces, comprised of a swing kettle on stand with burner, coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, covered sugar bowl with lion mask and ring handles and tea strainer. Each piece of baluster form with flared lip, and footed base, all with chased and engraved floral repousse decoration in high relief and feathered edges, the domed covers with figural grapevine cluster finials. Kettle, tea and coffee pot with carved ivory insulators, sugar bowl with lion mask handles. Each piece marked on the base “S. Kirk & Son Co., 925/1000”. Kettle – 15″ H x 11″ W. Coffee pot – 11 1/2″ H. Teapot – 9″ H. Sugar bowl – 7 1/2″ H. Creamer – 8 1/2″ H. 199.50 total troy ounces. Circa 1907. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Coffee pot handle loose, pins missing. Otherwise all pieces very good condition. [See more photos →]

2 items. 1st item: English George II sterling silver sauce boat, John Marshall and possibly George Washington association. Sauce or gravy boat of Rococo style design with scalloped rim, C scroll handle and three shell shaped feet with shell shoulders; the side engraved with coat of arms. Hallmarked on underside for Robert Innes, London, 1748-49 with additional engraved monogram letters D / R C. 5″ H x 4 3/8″ D x 8″ L. 11.170 troy ounces. Accompanying this lot is a copy of a 1973 letter written by Charles Boyd Coleman to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger, referring to a sauceboat given to John Marshall by George Washington which has descended in the Coleman family. An additional letter from Charles Boyd Coleman regarding the Marshall-Wythe-Blackstone ceremonies from September 25, 1954 lists a “Silver gravy boat engraved with modified version of Washington arms and given to Marshall we understand in appreciation for helping settle estate of father of George Washington.” (see attached scan). Note: Case wishes to thank Henry L.P. Beckwith, consultant to the Heraldry Society Community, for assistance in tentatively identifying the coat of arms as that of the Bassett Family (a report of his findings may be obtained by emailing us at info@caseantiques.com) . The Bassett family of Virginia and the Washington family were close friends and relations. Martha Washington’s niece, Fanny Bassett (1767-1796), daughter of Burwell Bassett and Anna Maria Dandridge, came to live at Mount Vernon around 1780, after the death of her mother, and was considered a daughter by Martha. Fanny married George Washington’s favorite nephew, George Augustine Washington (1759-1793), and the young couple made their home at Mount Vernon, helping to manage the plantation until their untimely deaths. George Washington was the executor for the will of George Augustine Washington (who was named after the father President Washington). 2nd item: Red velvet top coat remnant, purportedly belonging to George Washington, now sewn into the form of a sphere. Hand written note included with item states that it passed from “Cousin Lizzie, granddaughter of John Adams to his first —— grandmother Susan D H Boyd”. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Both items descended in the family of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on the side of her mother, Pamela Augusta Gilman (1802-1880). Annette was married to Charles Harrod Boyd and had four children, including Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr.). Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. was the son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835), fourth Chief Justice of the United States, a friend, attorney and biographer of George Washington. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall general surface wear, indentations to inside bowl at rear feet joint. 2nd item: As found condition. [See more photos →]

VIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE AND MONTICELLO, TAKEN FROM LEWIS MOUNTAIN, drawn and lithographed by Edward Sachse (Maryland/Germany, 1804-1873) and Company and the Sun Iron Building, published by Casimir Bohn (District of Columbia, mid 19th century), Washington, D.C. ; Richmond, V.A., 1856. Panoramic map depicting the Lawn of the original grounds of the University of Virginia, including the Annex to the Rotunda (constructed 1851-54, destroyed by fire in 1895), and the Anatomical Theater (completed in 1828, partially destroyed by fire in 1886, restored with modifications in 1888). The town of Charlottesville and Monticello Mountain are visible in the background. (Ref. “Virginia: Mapping the Old Dominion State Through History” by Vincent Virga and Emilee Hines, p. 44). Housed in a wooden frame. Sight – 20″ H x 26 1/4″ W. Framed – 26″ H x 33 3/4″ W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of University of Virginia Professor and CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman (1827-1863) and Mary Ambler Marshall (daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835)). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Gen. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. Biography: “Coleman, Lewis Minor, born in Hanover County, Virginia, February 3, 1827; graduated with high honors at the University of Virginia, in 1846, and became principal of the Hanover Academy; in 1859, upon the resignation of Dr. Harrison from the chair of ancient languages in the University of Virginia, Mr. Coleman, who had been a pupil of Dr. Harrison, was elected professor of Latin, and relinquished his position in the Hanover Academy to accept the same; he served in that capacity but for two years, for in 1861, at the outbreak of the civil war, he joined the ranks of the Confederate army, in which he enlisted as captain of an artillery company which he recruited; he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel of artillery in 1862; at the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he was severely wounded, and after three months died from his injury, March 21, 1863”. (Source: “The Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography:, Volume III, by Lyon Gardiner Tyler, LL. D., 1915). CONDITION: Overall fair condition with toning, moderate dampstaining, and foxing spots. Areas of acid burn, largest 1/4″, top right quadrant of sheet. 3″ L. horizontal tear, center left edge of sheet. 3/4” L. loss to sheet and small dark stain at top, left of center. [See more photos →]

Lewis Minor Coleman (Virginia, 1827-1863) photographic and memorial archive. 1st item: Sixth-plate tintype of Lewis Minor Coleman attired in his CSA uniform. Housed in a tooled leather case, 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ x 3 1/4″. 2nd item: Cabinet card photo by A.W. Judd (1846-1929), Chattanooga, Tennessee depicting Lewis Minor Coleman accompanied by two aunts and another female family member. 5 1/2″ H x 6 3/4″ W. 3rd item: W. A. Pratt, Richmond, VA quarter-plate daguerreotype of Lewis Minor Coleman housed in a tooled leather case, 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ x 3 3/4″. 4th item: G. W. Minnis, Richmond, VA cabinet card of Lewis Minor Coleman attired in his CSA uniform, inscribed en verso, Lewis Minor Coleman I, Lt. Col. 1st Va. Artillery, C. S. A., 3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″. 5th item: Victorian oval gold plated mourning/memorial brooch, laurel and oak leaf detail, with inscription en verso reading “LMC died March 21st, 1863″, 1 1/4″ x 1 3/8″. 6th item: Victorian oval gold plated swivel double sided mourning/memorial brooch with swirl rope frame, not engraved but belonging to Lewis Minor Coleman, 1 1/2″ x 1 1/4”. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman (1827-1863) and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother’s side. Biography: “Coleman, Lewis Minor, born in Hanover county, Virginia, February 3, 1827; graduated with high honors at the University of Virginia in 1846, and became principal of the Hanover Academy; in 1859, upon the resignation of Dr. Harrison from the chair of ancient languages in the University of Virginia, Mr. Coleman, who had been a pupil of Dr. Harrison, was elected professor of Latin, and relinquished his position in the Hanover Academy to accept the same; he served in that capacity but for two years, for in 1861, at the outbreak of the civil war, he joined the ranks of the Confederate army, in which he enlisted as captain of an artillery company which he recruited; he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel of artillery in 1862; at the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he was severely wounded, and after three months died from his injury, March 21, 1863”. (Information according to Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume III, By: Lyon Gardiner Tyler, LL. D., Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1915). See other lots related to this family in this auction. CONDITION: 1st item: Tintype not mounted into case, case split in half, general wear. 2nd item: Overall toning. 3rd item: Wear to case, image very good condition. 4th item: Fading, toning and wear to image. 5th & 6th items: Overall very good condition with minor wear. [See more photos →]

Federal cherry inlaid high chest of drawers, likely Western Pennsylvania. Cherry veneer with white pine and poplar secondary. Overhanging molded cornice with barber pole inlaid edges, above a frieze with alternating light and dark sawtooth or half diamond over reed inlay. Case with six dovetailed drawers, the top tier with two narrow drawers (left drawer with narrow secret dovetailed drawer, pine and poplar, hidden above in cornice section, drawer: 3 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 16 1/4" D), over four graduated long drawers all inlaid with alternating light and dark quarter fans and crossbanded edges, outlined in barber pole inlay with diamond inlaid escutcheons; quarter round side columns with carved and reed-inlaid capitals to the top and bottom and barber pole inlay to the sides. Side of case with inlaid tall vases of flowers within circular string inlay. Lower stiles with inlaid figural pole or column, repeated on the tall tapered legs and surrounded by string inlay; all joined by a straight skirt with contrasting line and dash inlaid edges. 65 1/4" H x 52" W x 24" D. Provenance: the Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Acquired in 1974 from the Halberts, owners of Rebel's Rest Antiques Lexington, KY. CONDITION: Scattered veneer and inlay losses throughout, mostly to cornice and skirt. Losses to back edge of top. Old repair to side of top left drawer. A couple of drawer runners replaced. Some scattered paint/residue transfer to case. Wear and abrasions to surface. [See more photos →]

English Late Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet. Pine secondary wood. Top section having a shaped cornice with an ebonized lion medallion flanked by sphinxes to the center and ebonized lion masks to the corners, over an ebonized Greek key frieze, above two glass paneled doors with oval mullions flanked by columns terminating in paw feet. Lower section having a false drawer panel fitted as a desk with pull-out writing surface, ebonized trim and brass lion mask handles, over two doors with ebonized medallions to the centers and ebonized trim flanked by columns. All resting on ebonized paw feet to the front and bracket feet to the back. 100 5/8" total H. Base – 42 5/8" H x 51" W x 26" D. Top – 58" H x 46 1/2" W x 14 1/2" D. Second quarter 19th century. Provenace: Formerly of Maple Grove Estate, Knoxville, TN when a private residence, and published in Southern Accents magazine. CONDITION: Overall good condition with general wear. Scattered light losses to ebonized trim. Older refinish. [See more photos →]

English George III sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Neoclassical design, oblong form with shaped cover having an engraved griffin crest and a loop handle with acanthus overlay; plain body with gadrooned edge, lion’s mask and loop bail handles with acanthus overlay, engraved griffin armorial crest to each side; atop an oblong pedestal base with gadrooned neck and raised oval center, atop four ball feet. Marks on side of base and lid for Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London, 1808. 11 3/4″ H x 12 1/2″ W x 9″ D. 114.740 troy ounces. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Denting to lid around the handle, dent to inner lid corner. Surface with general use wear and minor surface scratching. [See more photos →]

Folk art painting on canvas, depicting a little girl with brown eyes and ringlets, wearing a triple strand coral necklace and lace dress with red sash, seated in a red painted chair with yellow trim, and holding fruit. 28″ x 19 1/2″ unframed. Provenance: Painting has descended in the Moran family of Woodland Farm in Williamson County, TN, which included the cabinetmaker Charles Moran. Charles Moran was born in Gates, North Carolina in 1794 and established a cabinetmaking shop in Franklin, Tennessee circa 1820. The subject is unknown, as is the painter. CONDITION: Original canvas, attached to original stretcher with square nails; a strip of faux leather has been applied with round nails around the perimeter of the stretcher edge, with 10″ strip missing along the top edge. Less than a dozen tiny pinprick sized holes to canvas affecting finger, neck, collar, sleeve and chair, with remaining holes in background. 2″ scratch across bridge of nose, and a 1/8″ flake to lip. 1″ scuff line at center left edge of canvas. General overall surface grime and darkening. Black light reveals no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

Flemish School, 17th century, Circle of Cornelis de Vos (1584-1651), octagonal portrait of a lady, presumably a noblewoman, attired in a black dress and large white lace collar. Heraldic device upper right corner bears similarities to one that appears on a portrait of Philips Doubleth, born The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands, c. 1590. Housed in an ebonized octagonal frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight – 33 1/2" H x 36" W. Framed – 42 1/2" H x 45 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Tennessee collection, acquired in Antwerp, Belgium in the early 1980s by private sale from owners who had purchased it in Holland several years earlier. CONDITION: Painting lined; yellowed varnish. 7 areas of previous repair with inpainting, largest 1/2" L; scattered minute losses. Small area of splattered dark accretions on left side of sitter's face. Canvas has shifted slightly in frame with small gap visible upper left side. Black light shows uneven varnish. Frame is in good condition with area of loss of lacquer/ebonized veneer to outer edge on left side. [See more photos →]

Thomas James Scott (Kentucky, 1824-1888) oil on canvas painting of the horse Springfield of Belle Meade Plantation. The horse is depicted standing in a stall in front of his feed box, on which the artist has painted his name. Artist signature T. J. Scott in lower right margin, dated 1885. 18" H x 24" W. Unframed. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. History: Springfield was foaled in 1878, the get/progeny of Belle Meade Plantation's famous sire Bonnie Scotland and competed at Saratoga. Exhibited, "The Horse in Decorative and Fine Art – Selections of Outstanding Equine Art Represented in National and Kentucky Collections," 2010, at the Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky. Published in the exhibition catalogue "A Troye Legacy: Animal Painter, T. J. Scott" by Genevieve Baird Lacer on page 49. Biography (courtesy AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook): "Thomas J. Scott was born in Tullytown, Pennsylvania in 1824. His family relocated to Philadelphia where Scott attended Central High School, having as his Graphics Professor, Rembrandt Peale. He attended and graduated with a degree in Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1846. He worked as a druggist in Philadelphia for a few years, but was in Kentucky painting horses by 1856. He studied with Edward Troye, both painting the famous sire Lexington for his owner R.A. Alexander of Woodburn Farm the very same year, 1857. Scott painted horses for the most important early turfmen in Kentucky including Dr. Elisha Warfield, John M. Clay, James Grinstead, and Major B.G. Thomas. The Civil War interrupted Scott's animal painting pursuit and he served as Hospital Steward the entire war with the 21st Infantry Regiment Union. After the war he resumed his painting but also became a writer/correspondent for the sporting journal, "Turf, Field, and Farm". He wrote articles ranging from breeding practices to the care of horses under the pen name "Prog". He was a highly respected authority on the conformation of a horse and was respected by the top turfmen across the country". CONDITION: Fair, stable condition with overall light cracquelure. Relined. Several areas of bloom in varnish. Evident with black light: scattered areas of inpainting above horse in background, largest 2". on left side; shoulders of horse; to right of horse near tail 1 1/2"; and most of left bottom corner 9 1/2" x 6". [See more photos →]

Kentucky Hepplewhite chest of drawers, attributed to the cabinetmaking shop of Porter Clay (1779-1849; brother of statesman Henry Clay), Lexington. Figured cherry primary, poplar secondary. Comprised of an unmolded, overhanging top with barber pole inlay to top and bottom edges, four graduated tiers of dovetailed scratch beaded drawers, the top tier with two half drawers, left drawer with divders. All drawers with barber pole inlay, diamond inlaid escutcheons and oval brass pulls. Base of case with alternating light and dark inlay, shaped skirt with lozenge inlay to the center and French feet. 40 3/4" H x 40 1/4" W x 20 1/2" D. Circa 1820. For a discussion of Porter Clay and his furniture, published by The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, refer to http://www.mesdajournal.org/2015/porter-clay-a-excellent-cabinetmaker-part-one-biographical-account/. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. CONDITION: Older refinish. Lower back board, rear right foot block and back case edge replaced. Diamond shaped patch to top, additional patch to left top corner. [See more photos →]

Attributed to David “Dave” Drake, an early dated alkaline-glazed stoneware jar, incised across the front shoulder “April 3, 1840 LM” for Lewis Miles’ Stony Bluff Manufactory, Edgefield District, South Carolina; the reverse side with two incised slash marks. Ovoid jar with flared rim and lug handles, approximately 5-6 gallons in capacity. 13 1/2″ H x 12 1/4″ diameter at widest part. A typical form employed by the enslaved but literate African-American potter David Drake and one of his earliest pieces to surface, dating from the first year in which he was owned by Lewis Miles (1840-1843). Provenance: Estate of Lorraine Griffin of Moultrie, GA; descended through her family. CONDITION: Old 2″ chip to rim and 1″ chip to underside of one handle. Tight 6″ hairline extending from rim through date inscription. 2 1/4″ hairline to rim on other side. Overall crazing to glaze; a few scattered chips, abrasions and/or firing flaws to sides, up to 1″ diameter. [See more photos →]

Beauford Delaney (American, 1901-1979) watercolor on paper abstract expressionist painting featuring yellow, pink, and orange swirls in a grid-like pattern. Signed and dated in green, lower right corner, “Beauford Delaney 1964”. En verso on white sticker in pencil: “22 1/2 x 16” and in black ink “795,” and below, in pencil, ” BD-P-351,” (estate inventory number system of court-appointed administrator, Derek L. Spratley, Esquire). Sheet – 16″ x 22″. Provenance: Estate of Beauford Delaney, Derek L. Spratley, Esquire, court-appointed administrator. Biography: Beauford Delaney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. An apprentice to artist Lloyd Branson, Delaney was encouraged by his mentor to study art in Boston. In 1929 he traveled 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. His departure from New York to Paris in 1953 also marked his transition from figurative compositions to abstract expressionism, with a focus on color and light. CONDITION: Very good condition. Black round paper flaw lower left quadrant. [See more photos →]

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) unglazed ceramic plate titled “Visage” by Madoura Pottery. Stamped en verso “Madoura Plein Feu/Empreinte originale de Picasso”. Inscribed en verso “A102″ and numbered in black marker 20/100. 14 1/2” dia. Circa 1965. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor area of yellowing bottom left rim edge. Possible minor errant pencil marks lower rim below nose. No cracks or chips. [See more photos →]

Diminutive South Carolina Federal walnut inlaid sideboard, yellow pine secondary wood, three-board rectangular overhanging top with a double line inlaid edge, case with center long drawer with fitted interior and square side drawers with line inlay and shield inlaid escutcheons, lightwood cockbeading to drawers. Burled walnut arched apron with inlaid stars and banding. Stiles with inlaid ovals and line inlay. Square tapered line inlaid legs with horizontal banding near feet. 37 1/2" H x 61 3/4 x 21" D. American, South Carolina, early 19th century. CONDITION: Older refinish. Age split, approx. 7" L, right front top. Locks and brasses appear to be replaced. Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Art Deco platinum diamond and sapphire dinner ring containing two old mine cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.40 cts (approx. H-I, SI1), 10 OMC and transistional cut diamonds with a total weight of aproximately .76 ct. Twenty channel set sapphires in a diamond shaped background highlight the crossover mounting design. Shank marked Platinum. Ring size 7, 7.7 grams. Provenance: the estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minor surface wear. [See more photos →]

Large Matthew Boulton Sheffield plated meat dome on warming stand. Oval form cover with finely chased acanthus leaf handle terminating in lion masks and paws on a foliate molded base and gadrooned band at lower mid-section. Engraved armorial crest to the side and sun hallmark stamped to the underside of the lid near the handle. Warming stand with deep well and tree of life interior, hot water compartment, scrolled ivory handles and four circular feet. Twin armorial crests to the top of the rim along with two sun hallmarks stamped to the underside of the rim. Cover – 10″ H x 19 1/8″ L. Stand – 23 1/8″ L x 16 3/4″ W. 18th century. Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Both pieces overall good condition with surface scratches consistent with use. Minor pinpoint dents along the lower cover edge and some pitting to top of cover, primarily to the underside. [See more photos →]

English George III Neoclassical sterling silver and cut crystal epergne with figural silver basket of fruit and flowers. Hallmarks for J. W Story & W. Elliott, London, 1811. Oval frame with ovolo rim containing a central crystal bowl cut in a diamond pattern, raised on four serpentine reeded legs adorned with shell and acanthus decoration at top and ending in paw feet, joined by an oval medial support accented with a basket of flowers. Four serpentine reeded arms issue from the basket of flowers, each supporting a round glass bowl cut in an overall diamond pattern. Hallmarks to top edge of outer epergne, fruit basket, underside of base, and serpentine arms. Epergne frame – 11 1/4″ H x 19″ dia. With glass – 15″ H x 22″ dia. Sterling frame: 113.932 troy ounces. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Epergne and glass bowls, overall very good condition. Old repair to stem of one arm. One petal missing to one arm closest to center basket. [See more photos →]

Carl Kahler (NY/California/Australia/Austria, 1855-1906) oil on canvas painting depicting a green-eyed black and white Persian cat and grey striped kitten, both posed on a red velvet chair or loveseat, with table and glass vase beside it. Housed in the original gilt carved wood frame. Sight – 31 1/2" H x 47 1/2" W. Framed – 34 3/4" H x 51" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. Biography: Austrian born Carl Kahler studied at the Munich Art Academy and in Paris and specialized in painting figures, particularly animals. In 1886 he traveled to Australia, where he gained fame for three works depicting scenes of the 1885 Derby Day at the Flemington Racecourse in Australia. He died in the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Kahler's most famous pet portrait, "My Wife's Lovers," was commissioned by Kate Birdsall Johnson of San Francisco in 1891 and exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The massive 6 x 8.5 foot canvas depicts more than 30 cats and is regarded as one of the greatest cat paintings ever made (source: The Portland Art Museum, Askart, Edan Hughes "Artists in California, 1786-1902). CONDITION: Overall very good condition with painted edge visible at top. Slight buckling in upper right corner with small pin hole 1 1/2" from top. Black light reveals uneven varnish, but no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

Gents Rolex Submariner 18K yellow gold and steel watch, 3035, manufactured 2000, 40mm case, Serial # R130132, Reference # 16803, Oyster Perpetual Date, Officially Certified Superlative Chronometer, cobalt blue dial and bezel, 7″ interior circumference. Marked 493 on endlinks and 93153 on bracelet. Does not retain original box, warranty, manual or information. Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: In running condition at time of inspection. Scattered wear and scratches on blue bezel, touched up between 30 and 35. [See more photos →]

Whiting Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay biscuit jar or humidor with lobed red art glass. Sterling lid with knob pull, cartouches of floral and crisscross patterns and scroll rim, jar of lobed cranberry glass overlayed with open sterling cartouches, swags and floral sprays, all on scroll base. Marked Sterling with Whiting maker’s mark and 3367 on base. 9″ H x 7 3/4″ W. American, circa 1890. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Slight 1″ L bend in rim of lid. Slight surface abrasions to some lobed glass. Very few surface scratches to sterling. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, b. 1919) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a Church Picnic, with automobiles parked in front of a church and horse and buggy approaching lower left; a table is being spread in the right middle ground while little girls play a circle game in the right foreground. Signed lower right. Housed in a giltwood molded frame. Sight – 17 1/2″ H x 23 1/2″ W. Framed – 23″ H x 29″ W. Biography: “Self-taught African American artist Helen LaFrance was born on a Kentucky farm and began painting in her 40s. She is known for her “memory paintings” – drawn from her recollections of life growing up in the rural South. Several museums and private collectors, including Oprah Winfrey, own examples of her work. Now nearly 100 years old, she resides in a Kentucky nursing home”. (Source: “Helen LaFrance Folk Art Memories” by Kathy Moses). Alternate spelling: Helen La France. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Salem, North Carolina tall case clock, cherry primary, yellow pine secondary. Arched and molded hood with with three urn shaped finials, over an arched shaped glazed door with diamond inlay at keyhole; moon phase dial painted with moons, a castle and a ship; the face with Arabic hour and minute numerals, corners with painted conch shells. Windows on each side of hood. Eight day brass movement with hourly strike, moon dial, date, and second hand dial. Lower section with molded top and lamb’s tongue chamfered sides, circular pendulum window glass, molded base and straight bracket feet. Overall height 102-1/2″. Top section measures 30 3/4″ H to the top of the finial, 10 5/8″ D x 20 1/2″ W. Lower section – 70 3/4″ H x 10 3/4″ D x 18 1/2″ W. Circa 1800. History: Salem was founded in 1766 by the Moravians– followers of a Protestant religion that began in what is now known as the Czech Republic. The Moravians were missionaries who established an earlier settlement in Bethlehem, PA before beginning “Wachovia” in the North Carolina backcountry in 1753. In the Wachovia Tract of nearly 100,000 acres, Salem was the central administrative, spiritual, craft, and professional town surrounded by five outlying congregations. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Older surface. Shrinkage crack to front base panel and waist door. Minor wear and losses to upper left corner of waist door. Crazing to paint on dial with scattered losses, primarily to the edges. Bottom board of case with breaks and losses to back half of board. Works not checked or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Needlework Sampler stitched by Eliza Pearson and dated 1832, silk on coarse weave linen in colors of red, navy blue, green, brown/tan and ivory. “Eliza Pearson Aged 9 1832” stitched into 5 rows of alphabets and numbers, each row separated by a band of cross stitch in colorful and decorative motifs, over a verse: “O God permit thy gracious name to stand as the first ephod (sic for “effort”) of a female hand/And while her hand doth on the canvass move engage her youthful heart to seek thy love”. Large red multiple story house at lower center, flanked by urns of flowers; plain cross stitched border. Housed in a period wide ogee molded stained wood frame with gilt rabbet edge having a framing label verso for The Art Shop, Louisville, KY. 15″ x 11 3/4″ sight, 23″ x 20″ framed. Accompanied by a packet of genealogical information for Eliza A. Pearson, b. 1823 in Nelson County, KY (in an area which later became part of Hardin County). She married William Franklin in 1852 and had at least three children. She died in 1912 in Nelson County. CONDITION: Most colors remain bright, with some fading to tans and greens, 1/4″ area of ground loss at center possibly affecting the W in “While”, some small losses to various navy blue lettering on verse, overall ground discoloration. Frame has original surface with 1/2″ spots of veneer loss at each lower corner. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency style “Abalone” sculptural chandelier after a design by Tony Duquette. Comprised of paint decorated metal, abalone shells and glass beads in a scrolling vine motif. Extra abalone shell and top cap with chain included. 38″ H x 30″ W. Circa 2008. Note: The original piece was designed and handmade by Tony Duquette for his solo exhibition in Los Angeles in 1952. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Chippendale mahogany tilt-top tea table, possibly Philadelphia, the top with molded and scalloped "pie crust" edge and set on a bird cage support with baluster turnings, over a fluted column standard atop cabriole legs with leaf carved knees and ball and claw feet. 43" H (with top vertical), 26 1/4" H (with top horizontal) x 30" dia. Circa 1760. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Age crack to top, some minor surface scratches to top, old brace to tripod base, abrasions to feet, drilled holes to bottom of feet, possibly indicating use of casters. [See more photos →]

Civil War era Annin and Company American hand-sewn 36-star flag , comprised of applied cotton on linen ground with two brass grommets. Maker's stencil "Annin & Co N.Y. 5", top left near grommet. 32 1/2" H x 58" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Charles Harrod Boyd, who served on General George H. Thomas staff as Captain of the Topographical Engineers, Army of the Cumberland. (Information according to the "Civil War Record of Brown University", 1920). Charles Boyd's wife, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Maj. General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. She and Charles Harrod Boyd had four children Annie Frances Harrod Boyd, Augusta Dearborn Boyd, Emily Dearborn Boyd, and Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, son of CSA Lt. Col. Lewis Minor Coleman). Note: Flag was among belongings associated with Charles H. Boyd. CONDITION: Overall good condition considering age and manner of use. All stars intact. Tears, largest 1", surface of flag. Overall toning, stains, largest 1", surface of flag. Areas of fraying to top and bottom of stripes. [See more photos →]

Western Union Model 2825 3-A 22 OHMS universal ticker tape machine, serial # 2495, with brass frame, telegraph mechanism, twin alpha-numeric rollers and tape feed, all housed in a cast iron base with Western Union label reading: Western Union Telegraph Co. Manufacturer name not present. Includes glass dome with marble top Western Union cabinet stand, internal mechanisms housed in a light green metal rectangular box. Also included is a black painted metal paper winder with gilt trim and mounted on a wooden base, and a roll of used ticker paper. Machine – 10″ H x 9″ W. Glass dome – 12 1/4″ H. Stand – 31″ H x 18 1/4″ W. Overall – 44″ H. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with areas of wear to be expected from age and manner of use. Areas of loss to paper Western Union label. Areas of loss to paint, surface of cast iron base. Stand and paper winder not original to ticker tape machine. No visible manufacturer marks to paper winder. [See more photos →]

18th century American Queen Anne cherry highboy, constructed in two sections, poplar secondary. Flat overhanging molded top and molded cornice. Upper section with two short drawers over four graduated drawers, lower section with full length drawer over three smaller drawers, all with batwing pulls. Scalloped skirt with finely carved central shell, cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet. 71 1/2" H x 37 3/4" W (at the widest point) x 18 3/4" D. New England, Circa 1760. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with older refinish. Few small losses and patches to drawer corners in upper and lower sections. A couple of drawer supports missing, lower section with age crack to wood on right side. [See more photos →]

A series of drafts related to the 1834 revision of the TN State Constitution (adopted 1835) with hand written notes, presumably used during the Constitutional Convention. Includes: 1) Printed copy of the 1796 Constitution, unmarked except for occasional check marks, bound with string, 16 pages. Probably printed 1834. 2) Two page printed document on the duties of the President or chairman of the committee. 3) Pages 8-11, loose, annotated. 4) Articles 2-11, bound but apparently detached, annotated. 5) Draft believed to be #1, articles 2-11. 6) Five pages of Briefs, front and back, handwritten. 1/2 page glued to the bottom of another. 7) Amendments and Alterations, printed copy, prob. from draft #1. 8) Bound pages labeled "In Convention," dated July 25, 1834, with a few strikeouts only on p. 15, article 9, section 4. 9) Printed copy of the Constitution as amended August 1834, unmarked, 13 1/2" x 8 1/8". Note: Tennessee's first constitution was adopted in 1796 in Knoxville by a convention of 55 delegates. According to historian J. G. M. Ramsey, Thomas Jefferson, author of the United States Constitution, described the Tennessee constitution as the “least imperfect and most republican of the state constitutions.” In 1834, a state constitutional convention was held in Nashville with 60 delegates in attendance and presided over by William Carter. It revised the constitution to reflect the state's growing population (more than 6 times its size in 1796) and to update the court system and address some of the problems in the original constitution. This revision was centered mainly on taxation to reflect the state's increasingly urban nature and the courts (providing for a state Supreme Court with three judges, one from each grand division of the state). It also required the legislature to cherish literature and science and established the common school fund. Although anti-slavery advocates petitioned the convention to abolish slavery, their efforts were rebuffed, and in fact the delegates specifically limited suffrage to white males, disenfranchising free black men (who had the right to vote under the 1796 constitution). The next revision of the Tennessee State Constitution (which would abolish slavery) would not take place until 1870, after the Civil War. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items with toned paper, minor chipping to edges, scattered foxing and small ink stains, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Full stock long rifle, .40 caliber. Barrel marked “Solomon Reed” in script lettering. Foliate engraving on lock plate. Walnut stocks, metal frame with iron mounts, octagonal barrel, cigar patch box, wooden ram rod. Standard sights. Barrel length – 45″. Overall length – 60″. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. Note: Solomon Reed was born in 1791 and served as a Private in East Tennessee Volunteers in the War of 1812. In the 1820 census he was in Greene County, Tennessee, producing 20 guns at $20, 40 barrels at $10, using a hand-powered mill (Information according to “Notes on Southern Long Rifles” by Jerry Noble). CONDITION: Lock is converted to percussion. Stock is refinished. 2 3/4″ hairline right side of forestock and old slender patch, various storage dings and surface abrasions. Minor oxidation to barrel and lock plate. Few nails on forestock not flush or missing. Action is good. Bore is dark. [See more photos →]

Three (3) early Continental brass candlesticks. 1st item: 16th century brass candlestick, round deep mid dip pan over a flaring vase, knopped stem and candle cup with vertical extacting holes. 7 1/4″H. 1″ area of pitting to base just under pan, 1/4″ area of pitting to stem. 2nd item: 17th century trumpet form candlestick with tapered and ringed circular base, round mid drip pan, extracting holes to candle socket. 7 1/4″H. Repair and scratching to drip pan where it joins the stem, small loss to foot ring. 3rd item: 17th century trumpet form candlestick with tapered and ringed post, circular mid drip plate and circular foot, 5 1/8″H. 1 1/2″ area of tight cracking and repair to mid drip plate. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All with general wear and small dents, see individual item descriptions. [See more photos →]

Set of Baccarat Gilded crystal bowls and stoppers, 25 total pieces, each with gilt foliate rococo decoration. Includes a pair of decanter stoppers; 14 finger bowls, each with cut starburst foot and underplates (including 5 extra underplates); and 4 shallow centerpiece bowls or tazzas with cut starburst foot, each fitted with a conforming figural cherub ormolu bronze stand stamped on the underside with the Baccarat roundel. All pieces monogrammed. Finger bowls measure 3″ H x 5 1/4″ dia. Underplates measure 8″ dia. Centerpiece bowls/tazzas measure 7 1/2″ dia. Cherub stands measure 3″ H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: All pieces overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Swiss cylinder music box on stand. Rectangular inlaid rosewood case with ebonized corners and edges, atop a stand of inlaid rosewood with one center drawer that stores two of the three 13″ interchangable cylinders, all on tall ebonized turned legs. Interior fitted with a glass protective lid and a 13-inch cylinder music lever mechanism. Lever marked “2650 B”. Cylinders marked on the ends, “31 B, 32 B, and 33 B” and each plays 8 tunes. All teeth of comb present. Music box fully functional. Box – 8 1/2″ H x 31 1/2″ W x 12 1/2″ D. Stand – 29 1/2″ H x 40 1/2″ W x 21″ D. Late 19th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Mechanism is functional. Box box and stand with overall general wear and losses. Some shrinkage to wood on top of stand. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese pale celadon jade double belt buckle, carved with dragon motif, chilong dragon hook. 4 1/8" L. 2nd item: Chinese pale celadon jade belt buckle, oval form with carved flowering tree motif to the front and carved foliate designs to the hooks. 2 1/2" H x 2 1/4" dia. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both excellent condition. [See more photos →]

James ("Mitchell") Michalopoulos (American/Louisiana, b. 1951), oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a traditional New Orleans style house with large front windows, a porch with wrought iron rails and a wrought iron fence. Signed lower right in red "Mitchell". Titled en verso "Pristine At Prytania" on stretcher and additionally signed. Housed in a contemporary carved and painted wood frame. Sight – 35 1/2" H x 47 3/8" W. Framed – 43 1/2" H x 55 1/2" W. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. No inpainting or alterations detected under black light. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee, possibly Wilson County, inlaid desk and bookcase, walnut primary, poplar secondary, constructed in two sections. Upper section with a cove molded cornice over inlaid cupboard doors with panels having barber pole inlay surrounding an arched, geometric string inlay design with inlaid circle enclosing the top of the arch; the lower section with a slant lid having battened ends, inlaid with the initials N.G. surrounded by string and barber pole inlay. Lid opens onto two pull-out slides to reveal an interior fitted with six (6) shaped pigeonholes over two (2) tiers of dovetailed drawers and a prospect door inlaid with the initials N. G. within a cartouche. Four tiers of string and barber pole inlaid graduated dovetailed drawers with brass pulls, atop a molded base and ogee feet. 91" H x 39" W x 22 1/4" D. 1st quarter 19th century. Note: Two similar desk examples are featured in the book "The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and It's Makers Through 1850" by Nathan Harsh and Derita Williams that are attributed to James or Captain John B. Quarles (ref. figures 63 and 64 on pages 104 and 105). Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. Note: Mrs. Rehnke's late husband inherited this piece through either his parents, antique collectors Edgar and Jennie Dickerson Rehnke of Nashville, or his aunt, Edna Dickerson Kruse, who likely purchased it in Middle Tennessee sometime in the mid-1900s. (Note: Edna Dickerson Kruse and her husband Simon founded the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis in 1909; she also dealt in antiques). CONDITION: Old refinishing with uneven surface fading. Cornice, mid-molding, and ogee feet appear to be old replacements from the late 19th/early 20th century. Scattered abrasions and wear. Bookcase with insect damage to lower interior boards. Back of edge of desk with wear. Shrinkage to top left cupboard door. Back top board of desk with replacement to top edge, some buildup of drawer sides from expected wear. Cupboard door hinges and slant front hinges likely replaced. [See more photos →]

Chinese Qing Dynasty red lacquer and gilt throne chair, the back panels and seat with paint and gilt landscape scenes including pavilions and trees, all bordered with paint and gilt foliate designs, above a short waist and shaped apron with matching foliate decoration, all raised on cabriole legs joined by a stretcher. 41" H x 39 1/4" W x 27 1/4" D. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered general wear. Some scattered paint and wood wear to arms, edge of seat and top of seat. [See more photos →]

Continental .800 silver figural claret or wine jug, the hinged lid in the form of a griffin’s head set with glass topaz eyes, cast handle with applied feather decoration, the body with chased feather design resting on two claw feet. Conjoined initial monogram with crown crest. Marked on underside of lid and on base with Austria-Hungarian Diana Head hallmark with 3 denoting silver fineness and P denoting the assay city/town of Pest, makers marks A.B.A within a triangle on base. 8 5/8″ H. 26.885 troy ounces. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Hinge pin missing. Dents to both wings (largest 1″ L), otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Archive of Beauford Delaney letters and a group of paint brushes and pencils, 29 items total. 1st item: Letter from Beauford Delaney, Paris, France, to Samuel Emery Delaney, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated March 4, 1958. Composed shortly after the death of his mother Delia, Beauford writes "…your telegrams have brought me news that while you did your best to prepare me never the less it leaves me sort of numb. But I must learn to be a greater soldier for our dear mother was a great warrior and bore the burden long and very well…it is impossible for me to come home I will some-time the expense is extreme…it takes all I can possibly manage from day to day as yet painting brings reputation only, no finery. But I am always with you in spirit and the spirit is eternal our mother knows this and has taught it well to us. You have served almost as a father to Joe and I and now you are our most revered brother my love to the mortal remains of our dear mother… Peace and love to you all Beauford". Includes French envelope with three stamps. 2nd item: Letter from Beauford, Paris, France, to Samuel, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated September 30, 1963. He writes "Your good letter did my heart and spirit a great service, you are really a writer and think you always were, naturally you have so much to do that, perhaps instead of becoming a writer you have grown into a philosopher…My work comes along pretty good now and there are possibilities of it being shown in America but I must wait patiently and in Gods time every thing will happen…Again my love prayers and belief in the true reward of toil that is achieved thru faith and love – with such objectives we cannot fail. Also I am Very aware of the condition racial at home we have news of it daily here with photos etc. also many friends come frequently and relate. Also Television while I don't have it I see it in the houses of my friends, But again with intelligence faith and endurance and love we must win. The necessity is so immediate that we are continually recharged with duty greater than the fatigue and so forth. Hence we are forgetting lesser troubles and applying ourselves to greater needs. Love Beauford. P.S. Dr. Greene friend wrote.". Includes French envelope with four stamps. 3rd item: Letter from Beauford, Paris, France, to Samuel, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated January 20, 1971. He writes "[I] have been extremely preoccupied with painting…Paris is wintry but we manage because winter is one of the 4 seasons. When you write please let me have the news there in Tennessee. The souvenir of my brief visits lingers and stimulates my belief that all is well and comfortable there in your beautiful house…This has been a very active year in innumerable ways, however this is not unique to all of you. It seems that we Delaneys do work and that's stimulating…this has been the most active year of working with painting in my life…Please give my love to all the wonderful people who came to our house there in Knoxville and tell them I love them and miss them…God Bless all of you Love Beauford". Includes French envelope. 4th item: Partial letter from Beauford, Paris, France, presumably to Samuel, Knoxville, Tennessee, undated. He writes "Oh how I wish I had words adequate to express my concern and feeling my thankfulness at being spared to see these blessed days they are difficult but the promise warrants the drama and we must know we shall not fail there will be unity and the dawn of a new day in the world…Dear friends have brough [sic] me here to the middle of France where great Mts and blue lakes, house the charming children of the earth the farmers and peasant people. Its very old also and I live in an ancient Hotel near a beautiful old cathedral its another one of Gods blessings I try to understand and may get some spirit of life into my colors and work, God keep you all in his arms of love, love to you all Beauford". 5th-28th items: Group of twenty-one (21) used paint brushes and two (2) unsharpened pencils of various sizes and makers, including M. Grumbacher and Robert Simmons Signet. Items range in size from 7 1/4" L to 14" L. Note: The brushes and pencils include a note from Imogene, the niece of Beauford and Joseph Delaney, reading "Unknown – were in French pitcher From PP?" indicating that they might have belonged to Beauford. 6th item: Pencil on card stock drawing titled "Quatrieme Lecon Preliminaire" (fourth preliminary lesson). Depicts a group of two people labeled "2" holding up a sign reading "+" beside a group of two people labeled "2" holding up a sign reading "=" before a group of four people labeled "4", above the numbers 1-12 with their French equivalents and other mathematical notations written in French. Unsigned but presumably created by Beauford to assist in improving his French during his stay in Paris, France. 14 1/8" H x 8 5/8" W. 29th item: Holiday card from Dolly and Albert Hirschfeld, New York, New York, to Ogust Delaney Stewart, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated December 12, 1988. The card reads "Happy Holidays! Beauford will be with us in spirit and your pictures will find a safe haven in this house. Our best wishes to you until we meet again. Yours, Dolly and Al Hirschfeld. Includes a page from the New York Times, dated Sunday, December 11, 1988, that features an advertisement for the exhibition "Beauford Delaney [1901-1979] From Tennessee to Paris Through December 22, 1988" held at the Philippe Briet Gallery, New York, New York. Includes envelope with Samuel P. Langley stamp. Note: "Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) was a well-known caracaturist and a friend of Beauford. Little detail is available about their relationship, but it is evident that Hirschfeld (and his wife, Dolly) were very fond of Beauford and supportive of him as well. Beauford met Hirschfeld in New York, when Beauford was working as a doorman at the Whitney Studio Galleries (which would become the Whitney Museum). They became friends, and Beauford would go on to sketch Hirschfeld and paint his portrait. Hirschfeld was a part of Beauford's life during the "New York Years," socializing with him and introducing him to people who would become Beauford's patrons and friends as well. He and his wife would also visit Beauford several times in Paris. Hirschfeld, Don Freeman, and other friends helped Beauford through a period of depression that began at the end of 1941. Hirschfeld contributed funds for the ticket that Beauford purchased to sail to France in 1953 and arranged for Beauford to meet people in the art gallery world once he arrived in Paris. He introduced Beauford to Sergei Radamsky, a singer and music teacher with whom Beauford would travel through Europe in 1954. When Beauford needed medical care after his suicide attempt in 1961, Hirschfeld was among the many friends that sent money to settle Beauford's hospital bill". (Source: lesamisdebeauforddelaney.blogspot.com). CONDITION: 1st-4th items: Letters in slightly worn condition due to age but highly legible. Beauford signatures in excellent condition. 5th-28th items: Items in used condition. 29th item: Toning, interior of card from folded newspaper page. [See more photos →]

Chinese ink, watercolor and gouache on wove paper painting depicting a traditional Chinese flower arrangement in basket with floral clippings beneath. Signed lower left with red seals, additional red seal lower right. Note en verso states that the artist is Ting Ren, a teacher in Paris, and that the painting is in the manner of Chi Pai Shih (1863-1957), also known as Qi Baishi or Ch'i Pai Shi. Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame. Sight 50" H x 26" W. Framed 61" H x 32" W. 20th century. CONDITION: Toning to paper, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Victor Issa (Colorado, 20th century) limited edition bronze nude sculpture titled "Gazelle" depicting a young nude female. Signed, dated and numbered on the bronze base "V. Issay/@07 and 4/12. Mounted onto a black swivel base. Bronze – 36" H. 38" total H with base. 60 lbs. Provenance: Property of a private Alabama collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 2pg. September 18, 1832. No place. A lengthy autograph letter signed "J Marshall" to his son James K. Marshall. He communicated about financial matters, and wrote in part: "After writing to you it occurred to me that the money for Mr. Hicks and Mr. Ambler might be required immediately, and that you might have written to them that it was deposited in the bank. Under this impression I requested Mr. Lynch, the backer, to sell two shares for the most he could get, but not to sell more than two for less–This would leave you 111.50. He has departed somewhat from instructions and has sold thirteen shares for 111.75 leaving you 111.25. I am confident that more cannot now be obtained, and am not sure that this price will hold. The rise is to be attributed to the opinion that the Bank of the United States will not be rechartered, and–speculation on a great rise in state stock when the present charter shall expire. All this is speculation. I was under the necessity of employing a broker as I could not, in the present state of things, have found a purchaser myself–I shall sell the remaining three shares at the same price is an opportunity offers unless you direct otherwise, and shall place the money to the credit of the Farmer's bank in Winchester". Marshall was correct; the Second Bank of the United States, which was a campaign issue in 1832 (and vehemently opposed by Andrew Jackson) was not rechartered; it became private in 1836 and liquidated in 1841. The letter has mailing folds and dark ink. The address leaf, completed in the Chief Justice's handwriting, is still attached although the top third of it is missing but not affecting any words. 7 5/8" H x 6 3/8" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of General Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Overall good condition with tears, primarily to address page, foxing spots, dampstaining, light toning, to be expected from age (see description). Marshall signature in strong, clear condition slightly affected by minute foxing spots. [See more photos →]

Berlin or KPM style polychrome painted porcelain plaque depicting a reclining sleeping cherub in a verdant forest setting, holding a piece of fruit. Signed lower left "Wenzel". Old labels en verso including title label and Chicago gallery label. Additionally impressed "80" en verso. Housed in a carved and pierced gilt wood frame. Sight – 6 1/2" H x 9 5/8" W. Framed – 156" H x 18" W. German, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Plaque overall very good condition. Minor rubbing to the perimeter. Old repaired breaks to frame with later added gilt paint. [See more photos →]

A French Rococo style enamel and gilt bronze 3-panel table screen, each panel inset with beveled glass upper over a hand-enameled porcelain scene depicting a castle interior with figures descending a staircase, all set within a gilt bronze frame. Back covered in red fabric. 15 1/2″ H x 15 3/4″ W (fully extended). French, mid to late 19th century. Provenance: Private Bristol, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with very light general wear. Some trim around fabric backing loose. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, b. 1919) oil on plywood paneling board landscape, depicting a farm with multiple figures and animals. A woman in sunbonnet with two children and a cat step along a path leading past a clothesline and flower garden to a frame house surrounded by trees. In the background is a large barn with wagon, donkeys, and cattle in front. Signed lower right and dated ’88. 24″ x 35 5/8″ sight, 26″ x 37 1/2″ framed. Provenance: Consignor was related to the artist by marriage and acquired this painting directly from the artist. Alternate spelling: Helen La France. CONDITION: Some darkening/grime to varnish layer, particularly visible in sky area; two extraneous 1/8″ white paint drips to upper and lower right quadrants, 3″ abrasion to lower right quadrant along road, two 1/2″ scratches to paint near right edge (near fence), 4″ area of light exfoliation along right frame edge in trees. [See more photos →]

Greene County, Tennessee cherry corner cupboard, one piece, consisting of a broken arch pediment with central plinth fan, canted returns, sixteen pane doors opening to three interior shelves, medial ogee molding over two paneled lower cupboard doors, serpentine skirt with a central cutout and tapered feet. Provenance – East Tennessee Collection, acquired from Hendrickson estate of Greeneville, TN. This cupboard is related to examples illustrated in The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Harsh and Williams, pp 182-183. 90 1/4" H x 46 3/4" W x 32 1/4" D . Tennessee, circa 1825-35. CONDITION: Old repaired break to central plinth. Losses to molding left arch. Two broken panes. [See more photos →]

Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 2pg. Marsh 11, 1829. Washington. An autograph letter signed "J Marshall" as Chief Justice to his wife Polly. He wrote in part: "I am very much gratified yesterday at receiving a letter from my Grand daughter giving me all the news of Richmond, and that which was more delightful than any other–that your health was as good as usual. Tell her I am much obliged by her letter, and very much pleased to find she writes so agreeably. I did not perceive a single fault in her letter. I was very much surprised the other day on my return from court to be met to Jacqueline. He staid [sic] a day or two in the city and surpized [sic] me still more by the object of his visit than by his visit itself. He came to purchase a carriage and a pair of horses, and did actually make the purchase. I did not see either the carriage or horses–I was never more closely occupied than I am this winter and have been from the commencement of the court. Mornings seem to agree with me. I eat hearty and sleep soundly. If I could take a peep every now and them at our dear fire side and my dearer wife I should be quite content. I am happy however, at least comparatively so, to know that you are well. May Heaven keep you so. Farewell my dearest wife. Your J Marshall". The letter has mailing folds and dark ink. The address leaf, completed in Marshall's handwriting, is still attached. 8" H x 6 1/4" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of General Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Note: "Marshall family tradition relates that John Marshall fell in love with Mary Ambler soon after meeting her. After spending time with her at many dances, Marshall asked the sixteen year old to marry him. Becoming flustered, Mary refused. She quickly realized her error and sent a cousin riding after Marshall to give him a lock of her hair. Marshall returned the lock of hair, entwined with a lock of his own, which was encased in a locket. They were soon married after a short courtship. Mary Marshall wore the locket until shortly before her death in 1831. She gave the locket back to Marshall who wore it as a reminder of her until his death in 1835. He wrote a year after her death "I have lost her! And with her I have lost the solace of my life! Yet she remains still the companion of my retired hours–still occupies my inmost bosom. When I am alone and unemployed, my mind unceasingly turns to her'". (Source: https://preservationvirginia.org/visit/property-detail/mary-willis-ambler-polly-marshall). Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Overall good condition with tears to address page, foxing spots, light toning, to be expected from age (see description). Marshall signature in strong, clear condition. [See more photos →]

Late Georgian 18K rose gold rose cut diamond bangle bracelet, the top face of bracelet containing approximately 59 rose cut bronze diamonds of various weights, likely backed in foil, set in silver metal wire wrapped mounting. Center diamond measures 8.5 mm x 6.7 mm, depth unavailable. Silver metal top, lower half of bangle tests as light 18K. Interior circumference: 6 1/4". 25.4 grams. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Diamonds with scattered chips and Imperfect. Mounting in good condition. Some surface grime. [See more photos →]

American coin silver repousse footed Monteith bowl with flared, crenulated rim, the bowl sides with repousse landscape design featuring architectural elements such as towers and cottages, bridges and gates, surrounded by allover floral repousse decoration and central monogrammed cartouche (initials HKT?). Side of base marked "C. B. & Co.", likely for retailer Canfield Brothers & Co., working Baltimore, Maryland, 1850-1881, with additional leaf or flower mark and a partially legible numerical mark – possibly 10.15, the mark used by Samuel Kirk and several other Baltimore silversmiths to indicate coin silver. 9 1/4" H x 11 3/4" dia. 45.315 troy ounces. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Monogrammed. Some floral foam residue to interior center of bowl. [See more photos →]

Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) house paint on wood panel painting titled "Spoopey Doopey" depicting a dancing woman. Signed lower left. Title, date and inscription en verso: "Spoopey Doopey – A dancing lady that holds her arms out trying to get love. Oct. '89". Weathered wood frame. 24" x 24" square panel, 29" x 29" framed. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Swiss interchangeable cylinder music box, burlwood case with satinwood inlay and ebonized trim. Interior with small landscape portrait above the lift top glass door. Fitted with a steel comb and a lever winding mechanism marked with the serial #17403 and 9 bells with bee strikers and gilt birds mounted on four of the bells. Box equipped for coin operation, fully functional. 11 1/2" H x 36 1/4" W x 15" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private Montgomery, Alabama estate. CONDITION: Overall good condition, some wear to case and to interior painting. All teeth present to comb. Mechanism appears to be fully functional. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese carved and pierced white/pale celadon belt ornament, carved in the form of a butterfly with carved flower head hooks. 2 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W. 2nd item: Chinese carved and pierced white/pale celadon belt ornament, rectangular form with central good luck symbol on a woven ground and bats to each side. 1 3/4" H x 3 1/2" W. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Rare and generously sized Mississippi Agricultural Presentation Goblet, coin silver, engraved "Premium / Noxubee Fair / 1858" within a garland of repousse grapes and vines, molded rim and foot ring. No maker's mark. 7"H, 5. 11 oz troy. Note: According to T.S. Boggess, Jr., Emeritus Associate Professor of Food & Science, University of Georgia, the Noxubee County Agricultural Society was organized in 1858 "to promote a better and improved agriculture through the showing of all kinds of crops and livestock, as well as to satisfy a social need when people from all sections of the county competed in culinary arts, needlecraft and other exhibits". The Society sponsored a Fair that year, although previous county fairs had been held beginning in the early 1850s. (For more information, ref. http://www.dasharpe.com/genealogy/noxubeecofairs.html). CONDITION: Couple of scattered pinpoint style dents, small dent to side of foot ring, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese celadon jade double belt buckle, carved with dragon and openwork design, chilong dragon hook. 3 7/8" L. 2nd item: Chinese pale celadon jade double belt buckle, carved with pierced floral and bat motif, chilong dragon hook. 3 5/8" L. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Some imperfections/shallow chips to back of clasp, inherent to the stone. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Chinese items. 1st item: Chinese white jade plaque, carved with auspicious symbols and dragon masks at top and base, 2 7/8″H. Comes with pierced carved hardwood stand. Overall height with stand: 4 1/4″H. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Qing celadon jade dragon belt hook, mounted to an enamel brush washer with yellow ground exterior and floral decorated interior, bowl 3 1/2″ diameter, overall 1 3/4″H x 5 3/4″L. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall excellent condition. Stand appears to have some age, and has some wear and losses to base. 2nd item: Tip of dragon’s nose may have been shortened, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

9 sterling julep cups including 6 Mark Scearce "Presidential" silver julep cups and 3 Newport sterling silver julep cups. 1st group: Two (2) handmade sterling silver Kentucky julep cups with tapered bodies and beaded upper and lower rims, marked on underside MARK J. SCEARCE SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY / STERLING with eagle symbol and JFK mark commemorating the American president during the period in which it was made (John F. Kennedy, 1961-1963), 3 3/4"H. 9.405 oz troy combined weight. 2nd group: Four (4) handmade sterling Kentucky julep cups with tapered bodies and beaded upper and lower rims, marked on underside MARK J. SCEARCE SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY / STERLING with eagle symbol and DDE mark commemorating the period of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's presidency (1953-1961), three measuring 3 3/4" H, one measuring 3 11/16" H. 19.15 oz troy combined weight. 3rd group: Three (3) sterling silver julep cups with tapered bodies and reeded rims and bases, marks on underside for Newport Sterling 1673. Single monogram L. 3 3/4" H. 11.705 oz. troy combined weight. Combined weight 9 sterling cups: 40.26 troy oz. CONDITION: Very good condition with a few scattered minor small dents and scratches. No apparent evidence of removal of monograms on surface of cups. One JFK cup with monogram on base. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee, White County, stoneware pottery jug with transitional tan to brown salt-glaze and applied strap handle. Stamped "JL" within a circle for James LaFever, Sr. (1816 – 1882) on the neck above two incised lines to the shoulder. Additionally stamped "JL" to the lower body beneath the handle. 13 1/4" H x 9 1/2" D. 8 lbs. Note: For more information about the potter and for examples of his stamp, refer to "Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters, 1790s-1950, Volume 2" by Samuel D. Smith and Stephen T. Rogers, published 2011, pages 789-790. Provenance: the Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. CONDITION: Chip to rim and some slight chipping to base. Some firing flaws to the body. [See more photos →]

Rare African Missionary school girl sampler, Freeport, Sierra Leone, with alphabet and phrase by Lucy Davis, dated January 3, 1843. Silk on wool with vine border, upper right corner with intentional cross-stitch error in black thread, first row of upper case alphabet and four numerals, lower case alphabet, top third with two floral sprays and phrase "We love the Lord he came to save Poor negro from the sinner's grave, Though we are black, and mean, and vile, Lord Jesus on poor negro smile. We love him, and we would not break The least command our Saviour spakes But pray him, by his precious blood, To make us humble, faithful, good." Lower half with large tree with blue and cream colored birds. Signed with English given name of "Lucy Davis" at base. Signed "Lucy Davis Freetown Sierra Leone Jan 3 1843". Housed in a pickled pine frame. Sight – 14 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W. Framed – 18" H x 16" W. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. 1/2" x 1/4" repair to wool canvas near one flower bouquet at upper right. [See more photos →]

Tiffany and Company, New York, mahogany tall case clock, 5 tube chimes, having a broken pediment bonnet top, above a brass and silvered Arabic numeral dial with "Tiffany & Co." engraved semicircular plaque and handpainted moon phase and cottage in background dial, flanked by fluted quarter columns, waist with single glass panel shaped door with key opening to five tubes, three weights and pendulum, flanked by fluted quarter columns, ogee molding transition to a square base, front with retangular cut corner molding, stepped molded bracket foot and shaped skirt. Stencilled "501" on back. 87" H x 20" W x 15 1/4" D. American, early 20th century. Provenace: Formerly of Maple Grove Estate, Knoxville, TN when a private residence. CONDITION: Clock in working condition at time of inspection. Exfoliation to handpainted moon phase dial. Wood case with some alligatoring to finish. [See more photos →]

145 pcs sterling silver flatware, including Gorham La Scala pattern. 1st grouping: 125 pieces in the Gorham La Scala pattern, including 39 dinner knives: 20 knives (9 3/4" L), 19 knives (9 1/8" L), 41 dinner forks: 20 forks (8" L), 21 forks (7 1/2" L), 20 salad forks (6 3/8" L), 18 teaspoons (6 1/4" L), 1 tablespoon, 1 pierced tablespoon, 1 bon bon spoon, 1 sugar spoon, 1 pie and cake server, 2 piece carving set. 2nd grouping: 20 pieces assorted flatware including 11 pieces in the Wallace Grande Baroque pattern: 10 hollow butter spreaders and 1 hollow master butter knife; 3 Gorham Chantilly pattern hollow butter spreaders; 2 Gorham Strausbourg pattern hollow handle butter spreaders; 3 pieces Gorham Melrose pattern: 1 hollow butter spreader, 1 lemon fork, 1 pair of sugar tongs; and 1 pair of German pastry tongs marked "Web Sterling" on handle. Lot includes one fitted wooden box. 160.87 total weighable troy ounces. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with surface scratches. Pieces not monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) signed lithograph, “The Ingredients,” also known as “Making of a Drawing,” depicting ghostly black and white figures holding books about art and drawing, surrounding a young artist at work (presumably Cloar). A rural farm scene is visible in the background. Pencil signed in lower right corner, titled in lower left corner. Framed under glass in narrow black frame. Image – 14 7/8″ H x 10 1/8″ W. Sight – 15 1/2″ H x 11 5/8″ W. Framed – 20 3/4″ H x 14 3/4″ W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light even toning. [See more photos →]

Large Art Nouveau sterling silver oval centerpiece footed bowl with an ornate pierced and curved floral repousse rim and four acanthus leaf legs terminating in animal paw feet. Marked "Sterling" on underside. Removable silverplated liner insert marked TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS SILVER SOLDERED EP. Centerpiece – 6 1/2" H x 21" W x 15 1/2" D. 94.79 troy ounces (excluding liner). Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

George VI sterling silver platter or drinks tray, rectangular form with scalloped corners and beaded rim, engraved foliate and diaper border accented by cherub or angel faces in cartouches at each corner. No monograms or monogram removals. Hallmarked for London, 1929 and maker's mark for Lionel Alfred Crichton, additionally marked London Hand Wrought Crichton Bros. 22 Old Bond St. W.1. 26" x 19 5/8" plus 2 3/8" D x 5" W handles. 10 lbs, 11 oz weight. (5.25 Kg, 169.79 oz troy). Provenence: Private Brentwood, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Two (2) John Marshall related letters. 1st item: Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 1pg. January 13, 1834. Washington. An autograph letter signed "J Marshall" as Chief Justice to his son James Keith Marshall. The great jurist wrote an intriguing legal letter that states in part: "I received your letter respecting the trespass on the mountain the day before I left Richmond. You require no authority in writing from me to proceed in my name against them. If I do not disavow your act no person can inquire into it. As it will be performed in my name it must be considered as if done by myself. But to remove your scruples I hereby constitute you James K. Marshall my attorney in fact with full power for me and in my name to institute actions of trespass or any other action or actions against any person or persons who shall enter upon any lands to which I have a legal title–". The address leaf, completed by Marshall, is included; the letter has mailing folds and is in fine condition. 2nd item: Autograph document signed "Joseph Tate Chairman" written just four days after Marshall's death. It is dated July 10, 1835 from Richmond and it summarizes statements made by Benjamin W. Leigh, a prominent citizen and fellow member of the Buchanan Spring Quoits Club, to the city council and citizens of Richmond, Virginia in regards to commissioning a monument in the memory of the late Chief Justice Marshall. Includes a black wooden frame with Edwards Art Store, Chattanooga, TN stamp en verso. Letter – 8 7/8" H x 7 1/2" W. Framed – 9 3/4" H x 8 1/4" W. Note: "Marshall was a member of the Buchanan Spring Quoits Club (also known as the Richmond or Fairfield Sociable Club), which consisted of 30 elected members, including the city's leading merchants, politicians and professional men such as John Wickham, William Wirt, Benjamin Watkins Leigh, John Buchanan, and John D. Blair. The group met every Saturday afternoon from May to November at Reverend John Buchanan'­s farm and the men were no strangers to having a good time. They feasted on barbecued pig and drank punch and juleps. Talking about politics was strictly prohibited at these gatherings. Rule breakers were punished by Marshall with a hefty fine – alcohol". (Source: http://preservationvirginia.blogspot.com/search?q=John+Marshall and http://www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/marshall/). Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was also related to the family of General Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition with fold lines, some toning and foxing spots, to be expected from age (see description). 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning and foxing spots, largest 1", to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990), limited edition gilded and cold painted cast bronze sculpture titled "Melisande". Inscribed "Erte", numbered 43/375, foundry mark Chalk & Vermilion, and dated 1990 on the back of top base step. Additionally siged "Erte" on top of the upper base step. 17 3/4" H x 15 1/2" W x 8 3/4" D. 15.7 lbs. Provenence: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Originally purchased at Benedetti Gallery in New York City. CONDITION: Scattered small rubbing and paint loss to upper front chest area, likely caused by gilt chains, largest 1/8" W, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]

A MAP OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY WITH THE ADJOINING TERRITORIES by J. Russell, 1794. London: H.D. Symonds. Includes most of Tennessee, referred to as the "Southwestern Territory" on this map. North of the Ohio River is part of the Northwest Territory, with Fort Washington shown. South of Tennessee and Davidson Counties, is "Reserved for the North Carolina Troops," land grants for Revolutionary War service. Image – 15" H x 17 3/4" W. Sheet – 15 5/8" H x 19 1/8" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Toning to edges and fold lines of sheet. Toning impressions of map visible surface of sheet. Tears, largest 5" L., along fold lines of sheet. 4" L. tear, extending from Madison County, KY to edge of map, center right of sheet. Two brown spots, largest 3/4" L., top and lower left of sheet. Few minute foxing spots to surface and en verso. [See more photos →]

Jan Van Doust (Netherlands, 1794 – 1846) oil on canvas floral still life, signed lower left "Jan Van Doust". Housed in a carved Louis XVI style gilt frame. Sight 29" H x 24" W. Framed 36 1/2" H x 31 1/2"W. 19th century. Provenace: Formerly of Maple Grove Estate, Knoxville, TN when a private residence. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Rubbing lower right edge of canvas. 2 areas of inpainting evident with black light, largest 4"L. Scattered losses and craquelure to frame, primarily to the underside. [See more photos →]

Marie and Julian Martinez San Ildefonso blackware pottery charger with stylized feather design. Signed "Marie & Julian" en verso. 14 5/8" dia. x 2"H. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall good condition with moderate surface wear. One feather with minute glaze loss. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, born 1919) oil on canvas painting titled “Laundry Day,” landscape depicting two quilts hanging on a clothes line and a woman stiring the contents of a large kettle. Signed and dated “78” lower right. Exhibition label with title and medium and label with alternate title “On the Farm”, en verso (exhibited, Tennessee State Museum, “Helen LaFrance: Folk Art Memories,” July 1-August 12, 2012). Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 21 1/2″ H x 27 1/2″ W. Framed – 24 3/4″ H x 30 3/4″ W. American, late 20th century. Alternate spelling: Helen La France. Biography: “Self-taught African American artist Helen La France was born on a Kentucky farm and began painting in her 40s. She is known for her “memory paintings” – drawn from her recollections of life growing up in the rural South. Several museums and private collectors, including Oprah Winfrey, own examples of her work. Now nearly 100 years old, she resides in a Kentucky nursing home”. (Source: “Helen LaFrance Folk Art Memories” by Kathy Moses). CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Federal coin silver cup or beaker, molded rim with tapering sides, monogrammed HD presumably for Major General Henry Dearborn (1750-1829). Maker's mark J. Loring in script within a cartouche to the base (Joseph Loring, Boston, b. 1747- d. 1815). Inscription on the base reads, J. E. D. C. / A. M. D. B. (Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd) / Sept. 1858, Sept. 1883. 3" H. 2.660 troy ouces. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and Pamela Augusta Gilman (1802-1880); Gilman was the granddaughter of Major General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829). Annette married Charles Harrod Boyd and had four children including Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr.). Lewis Minor Coleman was the son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835), fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Silversmith Joseph Loring is believed to have apprenticed with Benjamin Burt or Paul Revere in Boston, MA circa 1756, and worked from 1765 to 1813 as a silversmith and jeweler in Boston MA. Like Revere, he was a patriot. Loring served as a Lieutenant during the American Revolution and accompanied Paul Revere during his ride to Concord, during which he was captured by the British. His association with Revere continued after his apprenticeship, and it is possible Loring retailed some pieces for Revere ("that Revere's shop supplied other silversmiths with stock for resale is documented in his ledgers" – p. 193, Early American Silver in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Additional ref. Francis Hill Bigelow, Historic Silver of the Colonies and its Makers; Register 1902, The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America). CONDITION: Some surface mottling and light overall wear. [See more photos →]

"A New Map of Georgia, with Part of Carolina, Florida and Louisiana. Drawn from Original Draughts assisted by the most approved Maps and Charts" by Emanuel Bowen, London, 1748. From "Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca, or Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels" by John Harris. Copper plate engraving of the Georgia colony, Florida, the Carolinas, and Louisiana, depicting early cities and towns, including St. Augustine and Charleston, and coastal Carolina settlements, mountains, rivers, and other bodies of water, swamp lands, and other points of interest including the Indian Tribes friendly or hostile to the English, and the chief trading paths of the period. Title, centered above map, scale of miles, center left, below map. "West Longitude from London", lower left of map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Image – 14 3/8" H x 18 7/8" W. Plate – 14 3/4" H x 19 3/8" W. Sheet – 16 3/8" H x 20 5/8" W. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Toning with impression of map visible on surface. 3/4" x 20 5/8" strip of white archival tape adhered to surface from previous hinge mounting to matte. Few minute foxing spots and 1/2" area of dampstaining, perimeter of map. Toning impression of text pages, visible en verso of map. [See more photos →]

$100 "Date Back" bank note 1902 from the Clarksville National Bank, Clarksville, Tennessee, depicting the portrait of John Jay Knox, Jr., American financier and government official. Serial # A795257/827 pp C. CH # 2720. FR # 689. Lyons/Roberts signatures. PMG graded, 25/Very Fine. Provenance: The collection of the late James A. Newman (Nashville, TN, 1892-1964). CONDITION: PMG graded, 25/Very Fine. [See more photos →]

French Neoclassical style cobalt glass claret jug or ewer with silver mounts, the deep blue glass body adorned with overlaid silver decoration of Classical Greek figures engaged in various activities, surmounted by a silver frame with egg and dart banding, a covered beaded spout and curved handle with dolphin head terminus. Egg and dart banding adorns the shoulder, base and raised foot. Minerva head effaced marks to the area under handle and at top of the foot. 12 1/2"H. 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Mary Ann Sugg, Franklin, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Bailey & Company, Philadelphia, sterling silver repousse lidded ewer or pitcher, marked with additional hallmarks for the maker George Sharp (Active, 1850-1874. Produced exclusively for Bailey & Co. 1852-1866). Rococo style ewer form with domed top with finial, flared lip over a pear shaped body and footed base, naturalistic branch and leaf handle; repousse scrolling grape cluster, leaf and vine decoration to the upper body with central reserve, monogrammed and dated ""FWM/1855". Base marked "Bailey & Co./136/Chestnut St. Phila"with hallmarks for George Sharp including a lion rampart, S and shield. 11 3/4" H. 36.685 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Alabama Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with very slight wear. [See more photos →]

Military appointment commission document signed by both President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of War Henry Dearborn (1751-1829), dated January 27, 1803, conferring the rank of Second Lieutenant to W. L. Graham. Housed in a black painted frame with gilt trim. Sight – 17 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 19 3/4" H x 16 3/8" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on the side of her mother, Pamela Augusta Gilman (1802-1880). Annette was married to Charles Harrod Boyd and had four children, including Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr.). Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. was the son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Note: Henry Dearborn was a Revolutionary War General and Congressman and was Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. At the outbreak of the War of 1812, President Madison made Dearborn Commanding General of the U.S. Army. Fort Dearborn and Dearborn, Michigan were named in his honor. See multiple lots related to this family in this auction. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Jefferson signature visible but faded, slightly obscured by vertical fold line. Dearborn signature in clear, visible condition. Other writing in faded condition. Areas of toning, minute foxing spots, and surface scuffs to upper quadrant, to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

VIEW OF NASHVILLE FROM ROCK CASTLE, SEAT OF DR. OVERTON, early engraved view of Nashville, Tennessee, flanked by views of The University of Nashville (1826-1909) and The Tennessee Penitentiary (which opened in 1831), vignettes cut from the very scarce 1833 map of Nashville by J.P. Ayres, published by Doolittle and Munson (we can find no evidence of this map ever having been sold at auction, and know of only two extant copies, both in institutional collections). 7" H x 25 1/4" L. Note: Dr. James Overton was the nephew of Judge John Overton of Traveller's Rest; his home, Rock Castle, was destroyed sometime around the time of his death in 1867. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Sheet housed on foam core board under clear film. Lower margins possibly trimmed. Separations at fold lines, overall toning with some concentrated foxing between the view of Nashville and Tennesse Penitentiary, extending into the view of Nashville (about 2" diameter). Edge creases and tiny loss to lower left corner. [See more photos →]

Southern Federal inlaid cherry sideboard, possibly Davidson Co, Tennessee, with poplar and yellow pine secondary woods, pegged construction. Three board overhanging top with double-line banding on three sides, over two thumb-molded dovetailed short drawers and two cabinet doors, flanked by two dovetailed bottle drawers, the drawers with oval inlaid light wood escutheons, maple inlay in two sections on stiles, all raised on square tapered banded-inlaid legs. 37" H x 43" W x 17 1/2"D. First quarter 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. Note: Mrs. Rehnke's husband inherited the piece through his parents, Edgar and Jennie Dickerson Rehnke of Nashville, or his aunt, Edna Dickerson Kruse, who likely purchased it in Middle Tennessee sometime in the mid-1900s (Note: Edna Dickerson Kruse and her husband Simon founded the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis in 1909; she also dealt in antiques). CONDITION: Backboard and bottom board of case are old replacements. Age cracks on left and right side panels. Brasses replaced. [See more photos →]

Tennessee pictorial needlework sampler, wool on linen, depicting a hunter on horseback with dog and pheasant at the horse's feet, surrounded by a floral border and other various pictorial motifs including a sailboat, butterfly and bird. Signed in cartouche, "Harriet Higgin's work aged 12 years 1860." Birdseye maple frame. 19 1/4" x 20" sight, 23" x 22" framed. Note: this sampler has been documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey. According to genealogy research by the TSS, Harriet Higgins was born to Joseph and Elizabeth Higgins circa 1848. Her parents moved from Kentucky to Tennessee sometime around 1844-1848, and "by 1860 they were living in Montezuma, McNairy County, where Harriet may have made her horse motif sampler at the Montezuma Male and Female Institute." Provenance: the estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Small tacking holes at each corner with black stains surrounding them. Overall light discoloration to ground but little to no thread loss and minimal fading. Some damage to frame at right center. [See more photos →]

Fisher "Victoria" pattern sterling silver tea service, 5 pieces, including teapot (11" H), coffeepot (12" H), covered sugar bowl (8" H), creamer (7" H) and waste bowl (5 1/2" H) all of footed form with chased and repousse Rococo style design. 94.345 total troy ounces sterling. Together with an oval English silver plated tray with rocaille border by Cheltenham. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Handle of coffeepot loose. All other pieces overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990), limited edition gilded and cold painted cast bronze sculpture titled "Heat". Inscribed "Erte", numbered 198/375, Chalk & Vermilion and Seven Arts inscriptions, and dated 1989 on the front edge of the base. 19 1/4" H x 13" W x 61/2" D. 30 lbs. Note: Retains the original Certificate of Authenticity from Benedetti Gallery, New York, NY. This image was originally created as a cover design for Harper's Bazaar in September 1920. Provenence: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

English School, 18th century, portrait of gentleman, facing left, wearing powdered wig, blue waistcoat with gold trim and gold buttons, white ruffled shirt, hat folded under left arm, blue sky and clouds in background. Unsigned. Two older paper labels en verso, one dated March 10th, 1885: "Michael Biddulph Esq. M.P., 3/4 Portrait of a Gentleman in a blue dress, with hat under his arm, (temp. George 3rd)" suggesting the portrait may have belonged to 1st Baron Biddulph of Ledbury, a Member of Parliament from 1865-1886 for Hereford and then South Herefordshire. Sight – 28-1/8" H x 23-1/8" W, Gilt cove molded frame – 33-1/2" H x 28-1/2" W. English, 18th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Moderate to heavy craquelure overall with significant areas of cleavage, flaking, and loss in lower right corner, right shoulder of sitter at collar, top of head of sitter, and lower right corner. Minor inpainting to bottom edge and in backround (see blacklight photo). Scrape abrasions to sitter's mouth and chin. Frame abrasions and minor losses on both vertical sides. 1/2" loss at both corners of left side of frame. [See more photos →]

Federal Massachusetts banjo clock, comprised of a mahogany case with molded giltwood highlights to the front, fitted with weight driven brass movement. Red and gilt decorated eglomise throat and base tablet, the throat with classical urn and flower decoration, the lower panel depicting the Massachusetts State House designed by noted architect Charles Bulfinch. Brass bezel and sidearms, and gilt wood acorn style finial. Appears to retain the original brass works. Interior label reading "Daniel T. Smith/Formerly Jessie Smith/Watches, Clocks, Spectacles, Eyeglasses, etc./Watch Repairing a Specialty/241 Essex St. Salem, Mass". 33" H x 10 1/4" W. Circa 1810. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Note: Jesse Smith Jr. apprenticed for Benjamin Balch in 1807 and later became his partner. They worked together until 1832. He then entered business under his own name as a watchmaker. In 1837 he advertised "Watches, Chronometers and Patent Timepieces. " His two sons, Edward and Daniel were in business with him by 1846 on Essex Street. (Source: Paul Foley, Willard's Patent Timepieces, Roxbury Village Publishing, p. 311). However, it is likely the label was applied several years after the clock was made, probably during a later cleaning or repair. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with general wear to the case. Craquelure to the painted dial with very slight losses around the perimeter. Some losses to finial. Works not tested or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Two (2) English and German sterling items. 1st item: George III sterling silver salver, Ebenezer Coker, London, 1758, round tray with scalloped swag and shell edge, inner rim with incised swag and floral cartouches. Center with hand-engraved monogram. Raised on three double-scrolled pad feet. Base with block hand-engraved name of ELIZA.G,BANKSON. 1 1/8" H x 7 3/8" dia. 8.535 oz troy. 2nd item: Continental silver rectangular hinged covered box with repousse figural scene of villagers drinking and making merry. European hallmarks. 1 3/8" H x 7 3/8" W x 2 1/4" D. 7.565 oz troy. Late 19th – 20th century. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition. Base possibly shellacked. 2nd item: Very good condition with some scratches on base. [See more photos →]

Chinese Archaic bronze ritual wine vessal or Jue, Shang Dynasty style, the body and underside with relief geometric decoration, two mushroom shaped finials, pouring handle and three splayed legs. 11 1/2" H x 6" W x 10 1/4" D. 4.6 lbs. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Descended through the family of John Liddell, a member of Liddell family firm that owned shipping warehouses and land in China until 1949. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Asian bronze figural vase depicting a large tree with figures of men engaged in various activities amongst the branches along with a foo dog figure, an ox figure, a deer figure and dogwood blossoms entwined around the trunk, all on a raised and pierced naturalistic root base. Now mounted as a lamp and fixed to a conforming ebonized base. Vase – 18 3/4" H. 29 1/2" total H x 11 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. 28 lbs. Late 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition with general oxidation and patination to the body and general wear. Lamp not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, born 1919) oil on canvas painting titled “The General Store”, landscape depicting figures in early automobiles and horse drawn buggies in front of a General Store. Signed lower right. Titled, en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 18″ H x 24″ W. Framed – 19 3/8″ H x 25 1/2″ W. American, late 20th century. Biography: “Self-taught African American artist Helen LaFrance was born on a Kentucky farm and began painting in her 40s. She is known for her “memory paintings” – drawn from her recollections of life growing up in the rural South. Several museums and private collectors, including Oprah Winfrey, own examples of her work. Now nearly 100 years old, she resides in a Kentucky nursing home”. (Source: “Helen LaFrance Folk Art Memories” by Kathy Moses). Alternate spelling: Helen La France. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) lithograph,"Homage to Ben Shahn," abstract expressionist work with multicolored shapes, signed lower right in pencil and numbered 87/100 lower left. Framed under plexiglass in a narrow metallic frame. 38 1/2" x 23 1/2" sight, 39" x 24" framed. Circa 1970s. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition with light toning. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Middle Tennessee Sheraton cherry sugar chest, poplar secondary. Rectangular hinged top over a dovetailed case divided into one large and two small sections, two dovetailed and scratchbeaded drawers with brass eschutcheons, all on tall turned Sheraton feet. 39 3/4" H x 29 1/4" W x 19 3/4" D. Circa 1840. Provenance: Murfreesboro, TN collection, purchased 26 years ago from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harrison, who lived on East Main Street in Murfreesboro. In 1911, the Harrison family was one of two land-owning families that donated property for the original grounds of the Middle Tennessee State Normal School, now known as Middle Tennessee State University. The Harrison house is the site of MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation. CONDITION: Old top but not original to chest. Back of case planed, removing the original patina. Back top edge of case with patches where the original hinges were located. Refinshed. Top not secured to the base. [See more photos →]

Set five (5) 22K yellow gold matching round bangle bracelets. Each marked "T.C. 22". Each approximately 1/8" W x 7-7/8" interior circumference. 54.2 grams total. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches. [See more photos →]

Kentucky Federal vine-inlaid chest of drawers, cherry primary, poplar secondary. Comprised of an overhanging, unmolded top with string inlay, over vine inlaid stiles flanking four graduated full length dovetailed drawers with horizontal oblong string inlay, base molding with double string inlay transitioning to splayed French feet. Found in Henderson County, Kentucky. 37 3/4" H x 41 1/2" W x 20" D. Circa 1820. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Acquired in the 1970s from the Halberts, owners of Rebel's Rest Antiques Lexington, KY. CONDITION: Older refinish. Two patches to left side of top along with multiple ring stains to top. Age crack to left side of top and left side of case. French feet and blocking appear to be 19th century. Break to upper portion of one front foot. Large stain to bottom board. [See more photos →]

Continental silver tea service with tray, all pieces marked .800 with Hanau marks, likely Neresheimer & Sohne. Includes Neoclassical style rectangular tray with canted corners and reticulated border adorned with swags and lion or satyr masks, 12" x 18 1/2" (including masks); teapot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar, all of rectangular form with canted sides, repousse images of Grecian maidens or goddesses, Bacchus masks, and elaborate swag, lobe and guilloche motifs, the pots with spouts formed as animal mouths. Tallest pot 8 1/4"H. Combined weight 87.22 oz troy. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Swiss interchangable brass cylinder 8-tune music box, rosewood marquetry and burlwood case having a brass and mother-of-pearl cartouche to top and front and ebonized trim. Fitted with a steel comb and a lever winding mechanism. Upright lyre-shaped tune indicator indicating 8 tunes. Cylinder marked "34523/No. 2/56". Fitted with lower drawer for housing additional 13" cylinders (see condition report). Box equipped for coin operation, fully functional. 12" H x 33 3/4" W x 13 3/4" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Montgomery, Alabama estate. CONDITION: Mother-of-pearl inlay around escutcheon with separations. 3/4" x 3/4" area of repair to mother-of-pearl inlay around escutcheon on lower drawer. Repair to veneer on one corner of lid. Lower drawer presumably containing cylinders locked, key not present. All teeth present to comb. Mechanism appears to be fully functional. [See more photos →]

Alabama Brewing Brewing Company, Birmingham, Alabama pre-prohibition lithographic tin advertising beer tray. Center decoration of young woman in a red dress with a bottle of beer bearing the caption THE TWO IDEALS. Rim reading ALABAMA BREWING CO. BIRMINGHAM/IDEAL BOTTLED BEER. Tray printed by Kaufmann & Strauss Company, New York. Together with four (4) etched Alabama Brewing Company beer glasses. Etched decoration including the company trademark logo. Tray – 13" dia. Glasses – 3 3/8" H. Provenance: Private Alabama Collection. Note: "The Alabama Brewing Company was a brewery operated by Isadore Newman, Arthur Isnard and A. Cammack of New Orleans, Louisiana from 1897 until local prohibition was enacted in 1908. The newly-formed business took over the idled brewery at 22nd Street and Avenue E operated by the Birmingham Brewing Company, which went bankrupt during the financial panic of 1893. In 1906 the company acquired additional property on Powell Avenue and engaged the firm of Wheelock, Joy & Wheelock to design a commercial building that could be leased to William Wise to operate a saloon. Jefferson County residents voted on October 28, 1907 to enact a local prohibition on alcohol sales. The brewery was given until May 28 to dispose of its stock and ended up pouring 300 barrels into the street that day. The owners continued doing business as an ice manufacturer until 1917". (Information according to https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Alabama_Brewing_Company). CONDITION: Tray very good condition with no apparent use wear. Areas of lifting to flat surface of tray along top and lower areas near rim. Minor scratch upper rim above beer bottle, minor lower scratching. Some very slight pitting to center. Glasses excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Chinese mottled jade belt ornaments including three natural form polished examples and one oval form with carved dragon and lingzhi decoration, all celadon with amber highlights. Ranging in size from 2 1/2" L to 3" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: All very good condition. [See more photos →]

Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861) Pennsylvania German baptismal and birth announcement fraktur, watercolor and ink on paper, Decker family, Centre County, PA, dated 1843, decorated with architecturally detailed mantle with Corinthian columns with dentil molding and deep frieze inscribed Geburts und Taufschein, supporting a pair of large urns. Two female figures flank the mantle, each holding a scroll with a Bible verse, one figure wearing red and holding a mirror, the other wearing yellow and holding an anchor. Sight – 15" H x 12" W. Framed – 16 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with bright colors, some staining, specifically lower left base, on center mantle and upper right corner. Wrinkling to paper and fold lines. Possible tear lower center, approx. 1 3/4" L. [See more photos →]

Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch pieced leather footstool in the form of a rhinocerous. Unmarked. 16" H x 34" W x 10" D. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Light overall wear, couple of small stains and abrasions, tip of ear has more significant wear. Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Samuel Houston signed Tennessee land document, granting John Smith 160 acres in the Hiwassee District "situate in the first Range, East of the Meriden, Fourth Township, Twenty first section, and the North West corner of said Quarter of said Section…" dated July 6, 1828. 12 1/4" H x 7 3/4" W. Note: Sam Houston's term as Tennessee governor lasted from 1827 until 1829, when he resigned and moved to Texas. Houston (1793-1863) later became the President of Texas and its Governor. He is the only person in American History to be elected governor of two states by popular vote. CONDITION: Overall good condition considering age. 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" area of dampstaining to Houston signature does not affect clarity of signature. Foxing spots, largest 1", surface of sheet. 1 5/8" area of separation to lower fold line, does not affect signature. Tears along fold lines, largest 1/2". Envelope in worn condition to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese carved pale yellow jade belt ornament, round form with deer and pine tree decoration inset into a gilt bronze base. 2 1/2" dia. 2nd item: Chinese pale celadon jade belt ornament, oval form with central longevity symbol to the center and fretwork border, inset into a pierced and foliate gilt bronze base. 1 7/8" H x 2 3/8" W. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Set of 12 Baltimore Silversmiths Mfg. Company classical form sterling silver goblets, circular cups with flared bowls and molded lips on short circular pedestal bases with molded rims. All with faint gilt interiors. 5 7/8" H. 83.255 troy ounces. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: One goblet with minor ding to lower body. All overall good condition with very minor surface scratching. [See more photos →]

William Oliver the Younger (France/United Kingdom, 1823-1901) oil on canvas painting depicting a young woman in a wooded landscape setting, adjusting a wreath of flowers in her hair. Signed "W. Oliver" lower left. Handwritten label reading "From the Collection of Sir Clifford J. Cory, Llantarnam Abbey, Monmouthshire" with The Cooling Galleries, London label, en verso of frame. Stamp reading "Prepared by Winsor & Newton, Limited, 33, Rathbone Place, London," en verso of canvas. Housed in a carved Louis XV style giltwood and composition frame with pierced corners, labeled "W. Oliver" lower center of frame. Sight – 29 1/4" H x 19 3/8" W. Framed – 37 1/4" H x 27 1/4" W. Provenance: Property of a private Alabama collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Frame abraisons with minor paint loss, largest 1/4", to top left and right edges of canvas. 6 faint horizontal scratches to left side near female's arm. Faint strecher marks visible to perimeter. Several areas of inpainting visible with black light: 2"L x 1" W area top left corner; 1"L area to right of skirt; 3"L x 2"W area on left arm and sleeve; 1 1/2"L area center of blouse; scattered inpainting to right arm and in background near top. Female's face possible old cleaning and retouching (see black light photo). [See more photos →]

Two (2) Remington New Model 1858 Single-Action Belt Percussion Revolvers, .44 caliber. 1st item: Serial number 85005, underside of barrel. Barrels marked "Patented Sept. 14, 1858/E. Remington & Sons. Ilion, New York. U.S.A./New-Model". Walnut stocks, metal frames, octagonal barrels, brass trigger guards. "JUB" and "P" inspector's marks, on and under barrel and trigger guard, "GR" inscribed in rectangle cartouche, bottom of stocks. 2nd item: Serial number 35385, underside of barrel. Barrels marked "Patented Sept. 14, 1858/E. Remington & Sons. Ilion, New York. U.S.A./New-Model". Walnut stocks, metal frames, octagonal barrels, brass trigger guards. Both items housed in a hand made wooden box with brass latches and interior fitted compartments, inscribed with name of previous owner, lower right of lid, inscribed date "Dec. 1947", lower left of lid. Barrel lengths – 6 1/2". Overall lengths – 14 1/4". Box – 2 3/8" H x 16 1/4" 9 1/8" D. Civil War Era. CONDITION: Overall good condition. 1st item: 10% blue. Excellent stocks. Action is good. Serial number underside of barrel does not match serial number 6300 on cylinder. 2nd item: Action does not register. Cylinder does not have serial number. [See more photos →]

East Tennessee (Greene County) china press, two pieces, walnut primary, poplar secondary. Top section with flat overhanging molded top above two glazed doors, each with six panes and a shelved interior above two drawers. Lower section having four full length graduated dovetailed drawers with the original brasses over a shaped skirt and French feet. 84 5/8" H x 40 1/4" W x 21 1/2" D. Early 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, formerly of the Richard Doughty Estate, Greeneville, TN estate. CONDITION: Top and base associated. Cornice molding replaced, crack and patched to perimeter of lower case top. Feet reblocked, feet and skirt possibly restored. Three brasses missing from lower drawers. Some sun fading and scattered wear. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese crystal, stone and gilt bronze belt ornaments, each comprised of two parts and inset into gilt bronze bases, one signed en verso. Ranging in size from 3 3/4" L to 4 1/2" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Very slight edge wear, fleabites to edges of stones on smallest buckle, otherwise overall good condition. Remaining buckles very good condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese Yixing teapots. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) teapots, each of hexagonal "double" form, nearly identical with one having a darker glaze, both having naturalistic finials, handles and spouts with motifs of a peach surrounded by bats on the top. Darker glaze pot has incised stamp to the base. 4 1/2" H x 8 1/4" L x 3 1/4" D. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Melon form Yixing teapot having a conforming lid with foo dog finial, loop handle, and incised foliate decoration to one side and inscription to the other. Base with impressed stamp mark. 3 3/4" H x 7" L x 5" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: All overall good condition with general wear to the surfaces. Darker glaze teapot with old chip to base and underside of lid with chips. [See more photos →]

Cecil Fern Gary (California, 1893-1979) oil on board impressionist maritime painting depicting a moored sailboat with a group of small buildings, left background, and additional ships on the water, right background. Signed "Fern Gary" lower right. Housed in a gilded Early 20th century American style frame. Sight – 19 3/4" H x 23 3/4" W. Framed – 25 1/2" H x 29 1/4" W. Provenance: Property of a private Alabama collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition, Overall craquelure with surface grime. Canvas has been relined with wax varnish applied to back of canvas. Possible 1"L area of inpainting to lower right side (see black light). Minor areas of loss to frame. [See more photos →]

Two (2) East TN pottery items, including Grindstaff. 1st item: Rare East Tennessee William Grindstaff two-handled stoneware pottery jar with lid. Stamped along the base edge "W. Grindstaff". 7 1/2" H. 2nd item: East Tennessee pottery jug, redware/stoneware transition form, unmarked, possibly Knox County. 11" H. 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Jar with chip to rim and 'in the making' firing flaw to base (does not extend into the jar sides). 2nd item: Scattered chipping to rim, exfoliation losses to one side of body. Later added brown paint. [See more photos →]

Group of four (4) Chinese Yixing teapots, various forms, all with inscriptions, two with stamps to the bases. Ranging in size from 3 1/4" H x 5 1/8" dia. to 6 7/8" H x 6 3/8" dia. All 20th century. CONDITION: Tallest pot missing lid. Fleabites to lid of pot with squared top. [See more photos →]

Large Civil War archive, related to Captain C. B. Huggins (5th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry) of Murfreesboro, TN, and William C. Medders (24th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, Company G, rank in Private, rank out First Lieutenant), plus some post war correspondence and publications, 83 items total. 1st-66th items: Sixty-six (66) Civil War letters, and commissary documents, and military orders related to Captain C. B. Huggins (1822-1910) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Includes a letter from Major R. Wilson to Captain C. B. Huggins, Loudon, TN, dated July 19, 1863, notifying Huggins of his appointment to the Commissary Department and ordering Huggins, if he accepts the position to "return to D.H.C. Spencer Chief C.F. of 4th District of Tenn. at Shelbyville the enclosed Bond and Oath and report to him for duty". There are many documents concerning the movement of goods and cattle throughout Tennessee. There are also letters to C. B. Huggins regarding cattle for General Forrest's command. Most receipts and orders involve moving and buying cattle. In a letter from J. M. Johnston to Capt. Huggins, dated May 9th, 1865, Johnston writes "The yanks came here yesterday under a flag of truce, remained 3 hours and left. They order all soldiers to report by the 20th instant. They will treat them as outlaws after that time". The book "Notable Men of Tennessee, with Portraits," by Judge John Allison gives this biographical information about C.B. Huggins: "Our subject’s boyhood days were spent in his native county, where he received limited educational advantages. He began his business career as clerk in a mercantile establishment, and afterward engaged in the grocery business two years with J. W. Nelson, in Lebanon, Tenn., and then returned to Murfreesboro, and after clerking a number of years, engaged in the dry goods business with Isaac Lohman, and afterward with his father and brother in the grocery business, continuing until 1857. Mr. Huggins was in the commissary department of the Confederate Army after the battle of Stones River until the surrender. Since that time he has followed different occupations. He was connected with the First National and Stone River Bank as teller, but of late years has devoted his time and means to general trading and speculation". The Huggins family went on to start a long-running Coca Cola Bottling Plant in Murfreesboro in what was originally a waterworks and ice plant, opened in 1902. 67th-73rd items: Seven (7) Civil War letters from William C. Medders, 24th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, Company G. Six of the letters are addressed to Mr. H. C. Medders, his father, and one of the letters is written to his sister, Miss Linney Medders, Hillsboro, TN. The dates of the letters range from August 1862-April 1863 from various locations in Middle and East Tennessee, including one letter dated August 5, 1862, written in a camp near Chattanooga, four letters dated March 28, April 2, 10, and 20, written in camps near Shelbyville, TN, one letter dated October 27 186_ [exact date illegible], and one undated letter with no location. The August 5, 1862 letter refers to the regiment's participation in battles in Mississippi: "I saw J. W. Johnson the day that we left Tupelo he was well at the time…". The April 2, 1863 letter provides a glimpse into camp activities, his approximate location, and the general morale of the soldiers reading "I herd [sic] some commanding yesterday the Boys are generally well at this time we hav [sic] to drill twice (?) a day we think it is hard to drill all the time I don't no [sic] how mutch [sic] closter [sic] we [are] to Railrode [sic] yet i [sic] will find out…". The April 10, 1863 letter refers to the attempted capture of Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan by Union troops in McMinnville, TN, mid-April 1863, reading "we herd [sic] the yankees run Morgan out of McMinville [sic ]last Saturday, and if that be so we will leave hear purty [sic] soon, I can't say where we will go". In the same letter he also gives their approximate location stating "I [can't] tell whether we hav [sic] got any closter [sic] to Wartrace or not I think it is about 7 miles and it is 7 miles to Shelbyville from Wartrace…". The majority of the letters, written while Medders was stationed in camps away from fighting, contain assurances that he is well, inquiries about the family, and requests for his mother to knit him socks and for his father to buy him a horse. Note: "The Twenty-fourth Tennessee (Confederate) Regiment was organized in June 1861, at Camp Anderson, near Murfreesboro, and comprised twelve companies raised in the counties of Williamson, Rutherford, Maury, Bedford, Coffee, Smith, DeKalb, Sumner, Hickman and Perry. It was first commanded by Col. R D Allison, and later by Col. Bratton and Col. John Wilson. It moved into Kentucky and was stationed at Cave City in October. At this time it was in Col. Shaver's brigade of Hardee's division. It was in Gen. Strahl's brigade during the most of the war. It participated in the pitched battle of Shiloh, losing many, and was reorganized at or near Corinth; thence moved via Chattanooga on the Kentucky campaign, and was severely engaged at Perryville. It then retreated with Bragg's army, and on December 31, 1862, participated in the charge at Murfreesboro, losing again heavily. It moved south, and in September, 1863, was engaged at Chickamauga, and later participated at Missionary Ridge. In 1864 it was in all the leading engagements in the famous Georgia campaign, and in the aggregate lost heavily. It moved with Hood's army to Jonesboro; thence to Tennessee, where it participated at Franklin and Nashville; thence moved to North Carolina, and in the spring of 1865 surrendered at Greensboro". (From "Goodspeed's History of East Tennessee", 1887). 74th-80th items: Seven (7) post Civil War letters including one letter from Daniel Medders, Burkesville, KY, to his brother possibly William C. Medders, dated March 12, 1871. Also includes three letters and one page of poetry all appearing to have been written by the same individual identified by the initials "T. T.", "T.T.T.", "T.A.T.", and "S. I. T.", addressed to Thomas B. Brown, one dated May 15, 1869. The individual, who indicates that she is a woman in the dated letter, addresses Brown as "Kind Friend" in one undated letter, only to revert to a more formal address in the dated letter that appears to be the last she wrote to him. Addressing a misunderstanding that occurred between them in the dated letter, she writes "I did not think that you would take offense at a few verses, intended for fun…thinking that it would amuse you, I sent it to you…I had no claims on you, but those of friendship, and now I am sorry I have not that. As to your not marrying, I do not blame you for that, I do not think less of you for that, I do not wish to marry myself not never have in all my life…Please, Tom, do this much for one who has ever been your friend, It is all I ask, Never hurt another one of my sex as you have me. May God forgive you, as freely as I do. Adieu S. I. T. _". Also includes two Coffee County, TN tax receipts for Thomas B. Brown, dated December 4, 1871, and December 1873. 81st-83rd items: Three (3) Civil War related publications: "The Mansion and The Cabin" by Mary Y. Walworth, President of the General Cheatham Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 7 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W; "Battles of Chattanooga and Vicinity, A Monograph" published by the Chattanooga Community Association, Chattanooga, Tennessee, a vintage guide to Civil War Battlefields near Chattanooga, 7 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W; and a vintage newspaper clipping highlighting songs from the Civil War, including "Swing Low Sweet Chariot". 6" H x 3" W. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition. Letters with toning, tears, foxing spots, dampstainsings, etc. to be expected from age and manner of use. [See more photos →]

Raymond Coins (American/North Carolina, 1904-1998) carved riverstone stele or plaque depicting Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, with a serpent coiled around a tree. Inscribed signature en verso. 18" H x 10 1/4" W x 1" D. 22 lbs. Includes custom iron easel stand for tabletop display. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Swiss interchangable cylinder 8-tune music box by George Baker Troll and Company, Geneva. Rosewood and burlwood case with ebonized trim. Underside of lid with the original tune card reading "Baker-Troll & Company/Manufactured in Geneva" with a list of the eight music selections and serial #14129. Metal plaque also present indicating the manufacturer. Fitted with a nickel plated comb and a lever winding mechanism, lever additionally marked with the serial number and "17". Box equipped for coin operation, fully functional. 9" H x 32 1/2" W x 13" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Montgomery, Alabama estate. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. All teeth present to comb. Mechanism appears to be fully functional. [See more photos →]

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, manufactured 1987, stainless and 18K gold bracelet, gold face with baton hour markers, manual movement, calendar date aperture at three, acrylic crystal, 35mm gold bezel, Reference # 16013, Serial # 9547483, endlinks marked 455, bracelet 62523h-18, 7-1/2" interior circumference. Comes with Rolex snap cloth cover. No original papers or box. Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: Watch running at time of inspection. Some surface grime. [See more photos →]

Three pieces late 19th century Gorham sterling silver hollowware, all of matching design with lobed bodies and shell and scroll borders: tray, tureen, and vegetable dish. 1st item: Round sterling silver tray or platter with scroll and shell border, the center monogrammed MGH, the back marked STERLING and 4187 with old lion-anchor-G mark for Gorham, 15 1/2" diameter. 2nd and 3rd items: Oval vegetable serving dish and cover, together with an oval footed soup tureen and cover, the soup tureen marked on underside STERLING and 8 with old Gorham lion-anchor-G mark, and the vegetable dish marked STERLING and 8. Tureen: 7 3/4" H x 12" W x 8" D including handles; Vegetable dish: 5" H x 11" W x 8" D. All pieces inscribed on underside in script: "Presented by Mrs. C.G. Hussey to Mabel Gordon Hussey, June 6th, 1894". Combined weight: 114.65 oz troy. Provenance: a Brentwood, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some light scratches and tiny dents. [See more photos →]

American School, oil on canvas portrait of President George Washington, after the Athaneum portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Unsigned. Housed in a Victorian giltwood frame with floral carved corner ornaments and oval opening. Sight (oval opening) – 29" x 24". Canvas – 30" x 25". Frame overall – 40" x 35". Late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. CONDITION: 2" area of mechanical cracking to lower left quadrant near collar and scattered craquelure and tenting; blacklight reveals some scattered small areas of inpainting to forehead, bridge of nose, cheeks, and chin, a few other scattered spots to background. Frame has scattered areas of edge losses (up to 11 1/2" L) and has been overpainted with gold paint. [See more photos →]

B. A. Bremond Swiss interchangable cylinder 10-tune music box. Mahogany and satinwood case having floral spray inlay to the top and cartouche inlay to the front with ebonized trim. Underside of lid with the original tune card reading "Fabrique de Geneve" with a list of the ten music selections and marked with the serial number #15977. Glass cover with cutout wood corners. Brass winding handle additionally marked with the serial number. Governor marked "BAB" for B. A. Bremond. Fitted with a steel comb and a lever winding mechanism. Box equipped for coin operation, fully functional. 8 1/4" H x 32 1/2" W x 13" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Montgomery, Alabama estate. CONDITION: Case overall good condition, some minor wear/damage to finish to top edge, some cracks to veneer on the back and side. All teeth present to comb. Mechanism appears to be fully functional. [See more photos →]

Old Paris porcelain figural garniture set, comprised of a clock and matching candleabra. The centerpiece with a central clock flanked by figures of two young lovers standing on a naturalistic ground, all on a shaped Rococo style base and fitted with a conforming carved gilt wood base, unmarked. Brass clock works with impressed medallion mark reading "Japy Freres et cie / Med. d'Honneur" and "B. G./ 900", with key. Together with a pair of figural 2-part Rococo style candelabra consisting of three branches over a column style base, each with a figure appearing from behind with a barrel pouring water at their feet, all on a round marbleized painted base. Clock – 11 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W x 7" D. Candelabra – 25 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W. 32 lbs. Third quarter of the 19th century. Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: All pieces very good condition with minor wear and losses to gilt decoration. Break to one side of bow in females hair. Clock in working order. [See more photos →]

Tennessee cherry desk and bookcase of unusual form, the bookcase with ogee cornice, central arched open cupboard and two side paneled doors over paneled half doors, the base having a slant-top front with fitted interior, including eight pigeonholes above two rows of drawers, central prospect door, hidden shallow drawer over document door, and single long drawer over tall tapered square legs. Yellow pine and poplar secondary woods. 91 1/4" H x 43 1/2" W x 19 1/2" D. Tennessee or Kentucky, 1st quarter, 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, formerly of the Richard Doughty Estate, Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: Older refinish with expected general wear and abrasions. One shelf absent in open section, restoration/repair to cornice molding, break to proper right door, one loper replaced, prospect door possibly replaced, some patches to front leg, long drawer rebuilt with boards added beneath. Pulls absent to interior desk drawers. [See more photos →]

Early 19th century watercolor and embroidered silk mourning picture, attributed to Margaret Brock of Abbeville, South Carolina (1794-1853). Oval vignette features a female figure standing beneath a weeping willow tree, beside an urn and pedestal which reads “In memory of MAB who departed 1794”. Banner above reads “Not Lost but Gone Before”. The corners of the work are decorated with watercolor flowers and cherubs; script above reads “In death remembered as in life beloved”. Later giltwood molded frame. 19″ x 16 1/4″ sight, 22″ x 19 1/4″ framed. Handwritten inscription verso “Roxie Campbell / 200 E. 1st Ave. Lenoir City Tenn”. Note taped below from Bobbie Chambers Nash, dated 1982, recounts that she found the work in the attic of a Knoxville TN home owned by her brother Dr. Shirley Coleman Chambers and thought it might have belonged to the home’s previous owners. However, recent research by the Tennessee Sampler Survey shows that Roxie (Chambers) Campbell and her siblings, Bobbie Chambers Nash and Shirley Chambers, were descended from Margaret Brock Chambers, born Aug. 27, 1794 in Abbeville, SC. It is possible Margaret made the piece in memory of her mother, who likely died in childbirth. Margaret Brock Chambers married William Chambers in 1808 in Georgia and died in Banks County, GA in 1853. Provenance: the estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: General fading and background discoloration, two 3/4″ tears upper left corner; a few scattered dark stains, largest 1″ L. Scattered folds. Not glued down. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese quartz, agate, jade and gilt bronze belt ornaments, including one with three brown stones (3 1/2" L), one with a purple quartz center stone flanked by two celadon jade stones (3 7/8" L) and one with three quartz and two jade stones (4 1/8" L), all mounted onto white jade bases and inset into gilt and foliate engraved bronze bases. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: 1st 2 buckles with some natural inclusions to white jade, all overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of George II Rococo sterling silver candlesticks on hexagonal bases with shell corners, fixed nozzles, each having six shell form corners, over shafts with round flared fluted knops, fluted baluster, and cylindrical knop below. Bases with marks for William Gould, London, 1750; both nozzles marked with lion passant, one nozzle also marked WG. 8 3/4" H. 36.355 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: 1/2" puncture to base of one candlestick at lower edge of lion passant mark, tip of one candle cup on same candlestick slightly bent downward, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Second Seminole War (1835-1842) military appointment commission document signed by President Andrew Jackson and Secretary of War Lewis Cass, dated July 1, 1834, conferring the rank of Major by Brevet "…For faithful service ten years in one grade…" to Captain Greenleaf Dearborn. 17 1/2" H x 14" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Note: Descended in the family of Greenleaf Dearborn, nephew of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829). Greenleaf Dearborn – alternate spelling Greenleif – was born in Monmouth, ME, on August 7, 1786 to Simon Dearborn, nephew of Henry Dearborn, and Molly Blake. Greenleaf married Pamela Augusta Gilman, granddaughter of Henry Dearborn, on April 2, 1822 and had 4 children. Dearborn, as Captain of the Second Regiment of Infantry, was promoted to Major by Brevet July 1, 1846, and Major of the First Regiment of Infantry, February 20, 1840. As Major he commanded troops in the Second Seminole War, including Camp Townsend, Lowndes County, GA. He passed away on September 9, 1846 in Brattleboro, VT. His daughter, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, great grandaughter of Henry Dearborn on her mother's side, was married to Charles Harrod Boyd; they had four children including Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., a descendent of fourth U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall) . Source: "The Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder", Vol. 3 by S.M. Watson, 1886); see multiple lots related to this family in this auction. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light surface toning. Both signatures in strong, clear condition. [See more photos →]

Heavy sterling silver Trophy or Loving Cup with domed lid having an urn shaped finial, round body with two acanthus overlaid C scroll handles, and a stepped domed foot. Marked on outside of foot TIFFANY & Co. MAKERS STERLING SILVER 925. No monograms or inscriptions or removals. 9 1/2" H. 44.5 oz troy. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Nineteen (19) Post Revolutionary War Almanacks, including Thomas, West, and Low. Octavos, self wrappers, stitched, approx. 22-24 double sided pages. 1st-3rd items: "Thomas's Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New Hampshire & Vermont Almanack, With an Ephemeris, for the Year(s) of Our Lord 1788, 1789, and 1797", printed by Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831), Worcester. 1788 edition features "Proceedings of the Federal Convention" with one of the earliest printings of the Constitution of the United States, followed by George Washington’s signature in typeset. "Thomas's Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New Hampshire & Vermont Almanack, With an Ephemeris, for the Year of Our Lord 1789", printed by Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831), Worcester. 1789 edition includes documentation of the "Transit of Mercury over the Sun's Disk; vi(s)ible to all the inhabitants of the United States, on the 5th of November, 1789", with "Explanation of the Plate" and accompanying woodcut engraving. Also includes woodcut engraving of "The Anatomy of Man's Body, as governed by the twelve Constellations, viz." on following page. All editions with engraved woodcuts corresponding to calendar months. Almanacks range in size from 7" H x 4" W to 7 3/4" H x 4 5/8" W. 4th-5th items: "The North-American Calendar, or, The Rhode-Island Almanack, For the Year(s) of Our Lord Christ 1784 and 1787" by Benjamin West (1730-1813), printed and (s)old by Solomon Southwick, Newport, 1784 edition, printed and (s)old by Bennett Wheeler, Providence, 1787 edition. 1787 edition includes three-and-a-half page account of the discovery of the planet Herschel (Uranus) with woodcut engraving of lunar eclipse on second page. Almanacks range in size from 6 7/8" H x 3 7/8" W to 7 1/4" H x 4" W. 6th-17th items: "An Astronomical Diary: or Almanack, for the Year of Christian Aera, 1784" by Dr. Nathanael Low (1740-1808), printed by Thomas and John Fleet, Boston. 1784 edition includes five page "Address To the inhabitants of the United States of America…" in which the author (Low) discusses the recent end to the American Revolutionary War and "…wi(s)hes health, peace, and pro(s)perity in this life, and con(s)ummate felicity in the life to come, forever" to his readers, dated September 30, 1783. 1795 edition includes a census of males and females per each state (16) with a column for "exce(s)s". 6 1/4" H x 4" W to 7 3/4" H x 4 1/2" W. 18th item: "An Astronomical Diary, Kalender, or Almanack, For the Year of Our Lord, 1791" by Nehemiah Strong (1729-1807), printed by Elisha Babcock, Hartford. Includes the "Story of General Putnam and the Wolf" with accompanying woodcut engraving. 6 5/8" H x 4 1/8" W. 19th item: "An Astronomical Diary, or Almanac, For the Year of Our Lord, 1808" by Daniel Sewall (1755-1842), printed by Stephen Sewall and Company, for Thomas and Tappan, Portsmouth. 7" H x 4 5/8" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Toning, dampstaining, foxing spots, personal inscriptions, ink spots, tears, to be expected from age. See following reports for condition of stitching. 1st-3rd items: Pages slightly uneven, 1789 edition. No stitching intact, 1788 edition. First three and last leaves mostly separated from binding, appears to have been previously glued to boards and removed, 1788 edition. Partial stitching intact 1 3/4" area, top, 1 1/2" area, middle, and 3/4" area, bottom of binding, 1789 edition. Stitching intact except at top of binding, 1797 edition. 4th-5th items: 1 3/4" area of stitching intact, middle of binding, 1784 edition. Partial stitching intact along binding, 1787 edition. 6th-17th items: Added front and back leaves, possibly made by bookseller, 1790 and 1791 editions. Added front leaf, possibly made by bookseller, 1798 edition. All stitching intact, 1787, 1792, 1793, 1796 edition. Stitching missing, old glue repair along length of binding, 1784 edition. 3 1/2" area of stitching intact, middle of binding, 1785 edition. All stitching intact, except on top half of added leaves, 1790 edition. No stitching intact, 1791 edition. Some interior pages unevenly cut, 1795 edition. Majority of stitching intact, 1 1/8" area missing, top of binding, 1795 edition. Stitching intact with cord loop at top of binding, 1797, 1798, and 1799 editions. 2 3/8" section of final leaf separated from top of binding, 1798 edition. 18th item: Stitching intact and in good condition. 19th item: 3/4" area of stitching intact, middle of binding. [See more photos →]

Elaborate German silver wedding basket, tall footed form with lattice and floral pierced sides, central repousse cartouches on two sides depicting courting couples in a landscape; tall handle with central cartouche engraved with two triparte monograms on top and worn illegible inscription underneath; glass insert. Marked with moon and crown symbol, 830, Germany. 15"H, 22.15 oz troy. Circa 1920. CONDITION: Light wear including wear to inscription on underside of handle, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Civil War and post war archive related to the Craige Family, North Carolina, 75 plus items. 1st group: 14 Civil War era documents and letters. 1 handwritten timeline of North Carolina in the Civil War, and 13 Civil War letters related to Francis Burton Craige (1811-1875), U.S. Congressman from North Carolina, and a member of the Confederate Congress. The letters contain correspondence between Craige's three sons, Francis Burton Craige, Jr. (1846-1913), Captain in the 33rd N.C. Infantry, James A. Craige (1841-1914), Major in the 57th N.C. Infantry, and Kerr Craige (1843-1904), Captain in 1st N.C. Calvary who also served as Aide de Camp to General James Bryan Gordon for most of the war. Most of the letters talk of hardships and happenings of camp life. In a letter written by James A. Craige on March 24, 1864, he tells his sister about a great snowball fight where his N.C. brigade charged a Virginia brigade, they were whipped and he was knocked from his horse several times by enemy snowballs. A letter written by Burton Craige to his son Francis from Washington on January 15, 1861, "It is reported this morning that soldiers will be withdrawn from Fort Sumpter. Whether it is true or not I do not know. I hope it is so. It may preserve the peace during Buchanan Administration. Lincoln will doubless attempt after the fourth of March to coerce the seceding states unless all the fourteen states secede…". A letter written May 22, 1864, by Hon. Burton Craige to his daughter, tells of the death of General James Bryan Gordon at the battle of Meadow Bridge. He relays the news of her brother Kerr who arrived with the body of Gordon, and that his life had been saved when a musket ball glanced off of the buckle of his sword belt. Gordon's body was received at the depot by a large group of citizens and decorated with a wreath. 2nd group: 15 Postbellum documents and letters related to the Francis Burton Craige family, and North Carolina in the Civil War. 2 copies of "The Richmond Dispatch", 1893, concerning the reinternment of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, 1 copy of the Roster of the Ex-Confederate Soldiers Living in Lincoln County with THE ADDRESS of A. NIXON, Delivered before the United Daughter of the Confederacy and Confederate Veterans in Court House, Lincolnton, N.C., on Memorial Day, Friday, May 10, 1907. 4 letters and documents from 1902, from Jefferson Davis Monument Association, USDAR, related to the memorials of Confederate Veterans. 5 letters and documents related to Mrs. Annie Erwin Craige Allison, youngest daughter of Burton Craige. Included is a letter dated August 25, 1900 from R. E. Wilson, a Confederate veteran to Mrs. Allison regarding a letter about the first confeterate soldier killed in the war. He writes, "I have never read any history of the rebellion, written by a dam yankee, for the reason, that I dont believe that one ever lived, or died, that could speak or write the truth about anything". 1 application blank, of Alfred Burton Young, for the Confederate States of America Roll of Honour in Confederate Museum, Richmond, Virginia. 1 letter from B. Perry to Child of Hon. Burton Craige, requesting a signed letter of Burton Craige from between the years of 1860-65. Perry mentions that he was bequethed a collection of autograph manuscripts, written by prominent men in military history, and notes that he is lacking some from Burton Craige. 1 letter from a Burton Craige decendant to Mr. R. B. House, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina, dated July 15, 1955, regarding a portrait of Burton Craige, and its placement in the library of the University. 1 handwritten manuscript by Anne Craige Allison titled "The Southern Spirit in the War", attempting to argue the southern soldier's side in the confict. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. Note: See related Craige family lot, #492. CONDITION: 1st group: Most letters are in good condition, some with minor tears and separations at fold lines. On one letter by Burton Craige to his son Frank, the signature has been cut from the letter. 2nd group: Overall good condition, with some foxing and general handling wear. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved pale celadon jade and gilt bronze belt buckle, comprised of two parts, each rectangular jade plaque with carved bamboo and flowering tree decoration, joined by a gilt bronze chilong hook and inset into a gilt bronze base having a pierced and carved foliate back. 4 3/4" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor wear to bronze mounting. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Asian gilt bronze items. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) Tibetan gilt bronze lidded trinket boxes, the lids with inset colored stones and relief decoration. 3 1/2" H & 2" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd & 4th items: Two (2) Chinese miniature gilt bronze figures, one depicting an immortal atop a deer, the other depicting a male diety figure. 3" H & 2 1/8" H. 19th century. Provenance: Descended through the family of John Liddell, a member of Liddell family firm that owned shipping warehouses and land in China until 1949. CONDITION: All items overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Southern Sheraton bowfront chest, walnut with mahogany veneers, cherry sides, poplar secondary. Slightly overhanging, shaped and reeded top, 4 graduated full-length bow front dovetailed drawers with the original oval brass pulls and diamond inlaid escutcheons, string-inlaid drawer fronts, feathered mahogany veneers surrounded by string inlay on stiles, paneled cherry sides, plain skirt with turned and reeded Sheraton feet. Found in Morgantown, WV, possibly Virginia or Kentucky. 38 1/4" H x 40 1/8" W x 23 1/4" D. 1st quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with older refinish. Wear to two upper dividers to center. Small losses to veneer on lower drawer sides, small losses to right side of drawer, old loss of inlay around base of case. Expected buildup of drawer sides from wear. Scuffs to feet. [See more photos →]

One Waltham 14K railroad pocket watch, one Elgin 14K hunting case watch and one Elgin/Fahy gold-plated hunting case watch. 1st item: Waltham railroad pocket watch, 14K yellow gold case, case number 48689, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, red fives, spade hands, marked: Warranted 14K US Assay, plain hinged back with dust cover, 2 1/8" W case, Watch movement 14049475, 23 jewels, A.W.W. Co., Waltham, Mass. Riverside. 108.8 grams total wt. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Elgin National Watch Company hunting case watch, 14K yellow gold case, case number 6636309, white enamel dial with secondary dial, Roman numerals, spade hands, marked: Warranted 14K to Assay B.W.C. Co., two hinged covers with satin and bright lines, floral and scroll decoration, dust cover, 1 3/4" W case, Watch movement 20198817, 15 jewels, Elgin National Watch Co. USA, 61 grams total wt. Early 20th century. Monogrammed "WR" on front of case. 3rd item: Elgin National Watch Company hunting case watch, gold-plated case, case number 5094414, white enamel dial with secondary dial, Roman numerals, spade hands, marked: Fahys 14K Monarch, two hinged covers with scroll and floral pattern, cover and beaded rim, 2 3/16" W case, Watch movement 4419119, Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Ill. 135.8 grams total wt. Late 19th century. One goldplated watch chain with attached goldplated pocket knife is included. (4 items total) Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Running at time of inspection. Case in overall good condition with some surface wear. 2nd item: Not running at time of inspection. Small monogram on cover. 3rd item: Running at time of inspection. Case in overall good condition with some surface wear. [See more photos →]

Nine (9) almanacs and songsters. 1st item: "The Stonewall Song Book: Being a Collection of Patriotic, Sentimental and Comic Songs", Second Edition, printed by George W. Gary, published by West and Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1863. Octavo, stitched, front paper wrapper printed in blue ink with vignette of Confederate "Stars and Bars" flag and cannon (back paper wrapper missing), 32 pages (incomplete). Includes "Southern Marseillaise", "The Original Home, Sweet Home" by John Howard Payne (1791-1852), and "Maryland, My Maryland!" by James R. Randall (1839-1908). 5 7/8" H x 4" W. 2nd item: "The Confederate States Almanac, and Repository of Useful Knowledge, for the Year 1863", Vol. 2d, First Series, published by H. C. Clarke, Vicksburg, MS. Octavo, stitched, front and back wrappers on dark orange necessity paper, 98 pages. Includes "Signs of the Zodiac" woodcut print and other standard almanac features, with Confederate related articles such as "Our Indian Relations", "Cotton and Sugar crop of 1862", "Population of the principal cities in the Confederacy", and "Diary of the War for Separation". 7 1/4" H x 4 5/8" W. 3rd item: "The Confederate States Almanac For The Year of Our Lord 1865" astronomical calculations made by T. P. Ashmore, published by Burke, Boykin, and Company, Macon, GA. Octavo, partially stitched, front paper wrapper with title and publication information, back paper wrapper with J. W. Burke and Burke, Boykin, and Company advertisements, 12 pages. Includes calendar pages, dates of equinoxes and solstices, movable feasts of the church, and other standard almanac features, with full page "Confederate States Government" list of elected officials, and a two and one half page article titled "A Condensed Description of Some of the Principal Towns in the Confederacy". 7" H x 4 3/4" W. 4th item: "The Soldier's Almanac. 1863" printed by Charles H. Wynne, published by the Soldiers' Tact Association, of the M. E. Church South, Richmond, VA. Octavo, stitched, front paper wrapper with title and publication information, 36 pages (incomplete). The almanac primarily includes articles with religious overtones, with additional articles titled "Means of Preserving Health in Camp", "Warning to Soldiers", "Praying For a Dying Enemy", "Curious and Interesting Rule for Finding the Day of the Week on Which Any Given Year Begins", and "When the States Seceded". 6" H x 3 3/4" W. 5th item: "Uncle True Songster" published by Fisher and Brother (circa 1850s), Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Baltimore, circa 1850. 32mo, stitched with blue front and back paper wrappers with woodcut African American caricatures, repeated on the book's frontis and title page, approx. 148 pages. Content page back of book, pages are not in sequential order. Includes lyrics for songs such as "Major Andre's Death", "The Battle of Baltimore", and "Taxation of America". 4 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W. 6th item: "Christy's Panorama Songster; Containing the Songs as sung by The Christy, Campbell, Pierce's Minstrels, and Sable Brothers" published by William H. Murphy, New York, circa 1850. 12mo, stitched with brown paper wrappers, front with title, publication information, and woodcut African American caricature, back with Contents, approx. 136 pages. Pages are not in sequential order, frontispiece of the "Cachuga" with textual woodcut vignettes throughout. Includes lyrics for songs such as "Young Clem Brown", "Walk In Joe", and "Oh, Sea Bass". 6 1/8" H x 4" W. 7th item: "Beadle's Dime Pocket Songster No. 3" published by Beadle and Company, New York, 1865. 32mo, stitched with orange front and back paper wrappers, front with title, publication information, and woodcut engraving of a woman with a harp, back with Beadle and Company advertisement, 64 pages. Includes lyrics for songs such as " Scandal on the Brain", "Just Before the Battle, Mother", and "The Old Cabin Home". 3 1/4" H x 2 1/4" W. 8th item: "Ayer's American Almanac, For the Use of Farmers, Planters, Mechanics, and All Families. 1861" published by Dr. James C. Ayer and Company, Lowell, MA. Octavo, stitched, yellow front paper wrapper with title, publication information, and woodcut of an angel, yellow back paper wrapper with Ayers Medicine and Paist, Marmon, and Company, Bloomington, IL advertisements and calendar, 19 pages. Includes "Signs of the Zodiac" woodcut print, calendar pages, and dates of eclipses, interspersed with advertisements and testimonials for Ayer's medicines. 7 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W. 9th item: "B. A. Fahnestock & Co's. Free Almanac For the Year of Our Lord 1849" printed by M'Millin and Shryock, published by Benjamin A. Fahnestock and Company, Pittsburg, PA. Octavo, stitched, front paper wrapper with title and publication information, back paper wrapper with B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge advertisement, 36 pages. Includes calendar pages, dates of eclipses, movable feasts of the church, and other standard almanac features, with mention of John Quincy Adams's death in the Capitol at Washington, February 23, 1848, "having served his country for half a Century", interspersed with advertisements and testimonials for Fahnestock's Vermifuge medicine. 7 1/8" H x 4 1/4" W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with toning, dampstaining, foxing spots, inscet damage, tears, etc. to be expected from age. Please see item descriptions for additional remarks. 5th item: Original front and back paper wrappers mounted to contemporary blue paper. [See more photos →]

1st item: Chinese carved celadon jade belt buckle, rectangular form with pierced carved floral decoration and fretwork border. 1 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W. 2nd item: Chinese carved celadon jade belt buckle, round form with carved bat and longevity symbol decoration. 2 1/4" dia. 3rd item: Chinese spinach jade belt buckle, rectangular form with polished natural surface and pale celadon hooks. 1 3/8" H x 2 3/8" W. All Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: All excellent condition. [See more photos →]

George Henry Smillie (New York/California, 1840-1921) oil on canvas Hudson River style pastoral landscape painting depicting a figure in red on a hill with a group of sheep, foreground, a field and a tree line, middle ground, with a river, a village, and mountains, background. Signed and dated "Geo. H. Smillie – '70", lower left. Housed in a gilt wooden frame. Sight – 5 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W. Framed – 8 3/4" H x 12 5/8" W. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. George Smillie was known for his traditional landscapes in the Hudson River style. He studied with James McDougal Hart and exhibited at the National Academy of Design from 1862-1900, becoming a member in 1882 and secretary in 1892. Late in his career, he adopted a more Impressionistic style. (Source: Peter Falk, Who was Who in American Art). CONDITION: Overall good condition. Areas of craquelure, primarily lower left of canvas. Areas of darkened, discolored varnish, surface of canvas. 1"H x 2"W area of inpainting evident to bottom half of trees, left side of canvas (see blacklight photo). [See more photos →]

Pennsylvania German, possibly Heidelberg Township/Berks County or Lancaster County. Painted lift-top blanket chest, pine, poplar, and possibly other softwoods. Comprised of an overhanging molded top with breadboard ends, dovetailed case with polychrome painted and stenciled tulips and geometric floral designs and simulated barber pole inlay on a red painted ground; base molding along three sides, case supported by four turned legs. Interior with iron strap hinges and original engraved iron crab lock with key. Interior well has lift-top till at upper left. 24 1/2" H x 49 1/2" W x 23" D. American, late 18th century. Note: Old clipping of similar decorated chest taped to the underside of the lid. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall wear to paint colors, especially on top. Some surface wear. Losses to bottom of feet. Examined with black light and no inpainting or alterations visible. [See more photos →]

Charles William Smith (Virginia, 1893-1987) woodcut, "Churchyard, Charleston," titled in pencil lower left margin, numbered 10/50 lower center margin, and signed lower right margin, additionally signed in the plate. Hinge mounted; ivory mat. 7" x 8 1/2" image, 10 1/2" x 14" sheet, 14" x 18 1/2" mat. Provenance: A Nashville, TN, estate. Biography (courtesy The Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA): "Born in Lofton, Virginia, Charles Smith studied at the University of Virginia, the Corcoran Art School and Yale's School of Fine Art. He taught at the University of Richmond, the College of William and Mary and the New York School of Printing. He painted and is also known for his woodcuts of Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina". CONDITION: Print is in good condition with even toning. Two small spots of foxing to margin area. Mat is heavily toned with losses and creases to corners. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold watch chain with T-Bar, spring ring and end clasp. 12-3/8" L. end clasp marked "14" and T-bar marked "18K" but acid tested as 14K. 42.3 grams. Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of pearlware urns and covers in the Chinese style, possibly Worcester Dr. Wall period or Swansea , each decorated in the blue and white Willow pattern with vignettes containing pagoda and landscape designs and having applied gilt decoration around the shoulders; domed tops with recumbent foo dog finials. Each vase signed with underglaze blue workman's mark. 11" H. English, circa 1770. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st vase: two hairlines, 1" and 2", to neck; a few scattered minute flakes to edge of lid, neck and foot ring, a couple of small firing flaws or glaze pops to side. Wear to gilding on lid. 2nd item: 3 hairlines to neck, ranging in size from 1" to 3"; a 1/8" flake to edge of foot. [See more photos →]

18K yellow gold Marco Bicego "Sivglia" necklace consisting of three sizes of satin-finished beads connected by link chain, 36" L with lobster claw clasp. Maker's mark on clasp. 22.2 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

5 handmade Kentucky sterling silver julep cups, each marked on the underside MARK J. SCEARCE SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY/STERLING along with eagle cartouche mark and initials RMN for President Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974), commemorating the American President during the period in which it was made. Four are tall form with applied horseshoe decoration 5 1/8"H, the fifth is plain with beaded upper and lower rims, 3 3/8"H. Fifth julep also has monogram K with worn inscription "May 30 1976 Frankfort" to underside. Combined weight: 29.77 oz troy. CONDITION: Horseshoe juleps – excellent condition. Shorter julep cup has an old monogram removal under the "K" – otherwise excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) lithograph, "Tapestry," abstract expressionist work with multicolored shapes on gold background. Signed in the plate lower right in pencil and numbered 39/90 lower left. Float mounted under plexiglass on an ivory colored mat with silver metallic frame. 30 5/8" x 20 3/4" sheet, 36" x 28" framed. Circa 1976. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Light tack mounting stain or fingerprint at upper right and lower right corners. 1" crack to plexiglass at left edge. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Large Murfree-Huggins family archive, including Dr. James B. Murfree portrait, 100+ items total. 1st item: 19th century Southern three-quarter length oil on canvas portrait of Dr. James B. Murfree (1835-1912) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, oval opening, housed in the original molded and carved wood and gesso gilt frame with heavily carved corners. Sight – 29" H x 24" W. Framed – 40 1/4" H x 35 1/4" W. Dr. Murfree served as a surgeon for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was a professor of surgery in the medical department of the University of the South at Sewanee and served twice as mayor of Murfreesboro, TN which had been named for his grandfather who had been an officer in the Revolutionary War. 2nd item: Post Revolutionary War land document granting Jonathan and Benjamin Drake several acres of land in Davidson County, North Carolina, dated March 29, 1783, before the land became part of Tennessee. Includes a 1 3/4" x 3" survey map of the area. Signatures not present (see condition report). 7 3/8" H x 6 3/8" W. Note: "Jonathan Drake was a Captain of the North Carolina militia and resident in Tennessee during the Revolutionary War. He is listed on the DAR Roll of Honor and was, along with Benjamin Drake, one of the 256 signers of the Cumberland Compact, a forerunner of the Tennessee State Constitution, May 13, 1780". (Information according to http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/DRAKE/1999-01/0915515392). 3rd item: Handwritten document by Mathias Brickell Murfree (1788-1853), naming Hardy Murfree his attorney, and giving him the ability to "bargain, sell, grant and convey, with or without general warranty, all that tract or parcel of land, situate lying and being in Dyer County [TN]…". Witnessed by Mathias Murfree and John Woods, Clerk, May 27, 1853. 4th-6th items: Handwritten ten page final decree petition document concerning the last will and testament of Mathias B. Murfree, with William L. and William H. Murfree as executors, brought before the Honorable Hugh L. Davidson at the November term of the circuit court of 1857 at Murfreesboro, TN. The document primarily discusses the distribution of land to Mathais' heirs in Rutherford County, with a pen and ink plat map on the last page. Signed by D. D. Wendel, Clerk of Circuit Court, and later by Benjamin Wharton, Register of Rutherford County, February 9, 1860. Also included is a handwritten copy of first four pages of decree and additional eleven page document pertaining to the petition. 7th item: Copy of deed from the State of Tennessee to the heirs of Hardy Murfree, No. 5489, witnessed by Governor of Tennessee Aaron V. Brown (1795-1859) and Secretary of State John S. Young, witnessed and signed by C. G. Harris, Land Office Registrar, September 13, 1906, filed by J. F. Lemonds, Registrar of Lake County, TN, November 19, 1906. Additional notice stating that the document is a perfect copy of the land deed in Book "G", page 543-4, dated November 24, 1910. 8th-9th items: Two (2) leather bound Gilbert Coal Lands, Van Buren County, TN, one (1) titled "Sims Abstract", pertaining to the "Eliza Sims 5,000 acre grant of land lying on Cumberland Mountain", one (1) titled "Walling Abstract", pertaining to the "James H. Walling 5,000 acre grant of land, less 100 acres out of the South East corner of the same, lying on Cumberland Mountain". Books approximately 5 3/8" H x 8 1/2" W x 1" D. 10th-25th items: Fifteen (15) letters written by and to members of the Murfree-Huggins family, dated 1844-1925, primarily pertaining to financial matters, specifically the various land holdings belonging to the family, and other personal subjects, including a report card from West Tennessee College, Jackson, TN [now the West Tennessee Business College]. Includes seven envelopes. 26th item: Dower report plat map detailing property along Shelbyville Pike, TN. 27th-31st items: Four (4) small survey maps of land placed in authority of Hardy Murfree with descriptions of land, circa 1875. 32nd-33rd items: Two (2) copies of a paperback booklet titled "Hardy Murfree 1752-1809" by Fanny Noailles Dickinson Murfree. 34th-38th items: Includes a typed four-page typed copy of a family record made by Mrs. Mary M. Hardeman and a two-page typed copy of excerpts from the "Hardy Murfree" booklet by Fanny Murfree. Both documents typed by John G. Hancock, a cousin of Fanny. Documents bound by two metal brackets, top of pages. Two page handwritten document containing biographical information about Mrs. C.B. Huggins [Ada Murfree Huggins (1868-1951)]. Three page typed document intended to "appreciate the honor and glory which is linked with the name of Murfreesboro". Document bound by metal bracket, top left of page. Handwritten document listing the family of Mathias B. Murfree. 39th item: Three page incomplete handwritten copy of survey Hardy Murfree lands in Weakley County, TN, with small survey map, originally surveyed in 1829. Includes approximately 110 checks and receipts pertaining to the finances of Camillus B. Huggins (1822-1910), primarily from Stones River National Bank, Mufreesboro, TN, circa 1893-1902. Also includes Daughters of the American Revolution ribbons and pin, 3 items total, Document for 10 Shares of Murfreesboro, Lascasas, Milton and Liberty Turnpike Company issued to G. W. Ferguson, October 30, 1838, Check from the Democratic National Campaign Fund for 1900 for the sum of $500 to John G. Hancock, dated August 24, 1900, Black and white photograph depicting Colonel Hardy Murfree's grave, typed explanation, en verso, and more. Provenance: Private Warren County, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition, documents with areas of toning, foxing spots, tears, dampstaining, etc. to be expected from age. 1st item: Several cracks and losses to frame especially to upper corners and upper and lower areas. Scattered abrasions and inpainting and wear to canvas, most noticeably to subject's upper lip. Scattered marks, possibly ink, to upper lip. Possible mold or white spotting to right half and lower center of canvas. Stains on back of canvas. 2nd item: Lower portion of the grant, including signatures, has been torn away. Ink is faded, rendering most of the writing illegible. Unsigned promissory note to pay E. D. Hancock, attorney and trustee for the Murfree Heirs, two years from June 30, 1906. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Civil War prison sketches, one (1) letter, and one (1) book, 4 items total. 1st item: Graphite on paper sketch titled "Group of Rebel Prisoners" by W. Newman, a prisoner at Elmira Prison Camp; signed and dated September 10, 1864, lower right, inscribed to P. P Norman upper left. 2nd item: Graphite on paper sketch titled "Views from Exterior of Rebel Camp, Elmira," also attributed to Newman. 3rd item: Letter written from Elmira Prison Camp July 28, 1864, by William D. Swan to Mr. Charles Swan, 143 Water Street, Elmira, NY. 4th item: 2001 Reprint of the 1912 book "Elmira Prison Camp 1864-65" by Clay W. Holmes, in which the first sketch is published as Plate 19, p. 113. Ref. p. 76, and captioned "Reproduced from an original sketch made in the prison camp Sept. 10, 1864 by W. Newman, a prisoner, and presented to the late Prentice P. Newman…This sketch is an actual pen (sic) picture of the prisoners who stand in the foreground, exactly as they appeared at the time. The stockade fence is shown and the 'Observatory' as it appeared to those inside the camp". 1st item – 10 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. 2nd item – 7" H x 9" W. Letter – 10" H x 7 3/4" W. Archivally framed together in a new distressed giltwood frame, 36" H x 25" W, with black mat and glass window on the reverse to show second sketch. Note: Prentice Norman was the Postmaster Clerk at Elmira, and according to Holmes, "knew everyone by heart and was the only person in the office who could distribute mail". The text of the letter is as follows: "It is with a heartfelt gratitude that I have the honor to announce to you the reception of your letter in reply to mine, accompanied by a box containing many valuables by me highly appreciated, articles you have been so kind to send me. I know not in what manner to thank you…for the liberality and kindness shown towards me in the time of need. A friend in the time of need is a friend indeed. The high God in heaven will reward you for this act of kindness. The articles was quite a treat to me, nice paper ink and any other valuable articles that is useful to a soldier and especially one occupying the position I am in. The good crackers and oysters was rather a great treat to me. Soldiers are always in for something good to eat and will go his length for the same. Our once beautiful and once happy but now dissolved and distressed country is in a miserable condition all occasioned by this unholy war. May it be God's good will and pleasure to soon bring the war to a close, and peace and harmony shall reign once more and the soldiers be permitted to return to their fireside and families once more. I have written as much as I am allowed and must close. Your given name is the same as my father who lives in Virginia. Nothing more at present but hope to hear from you soon. Yours truly, William D Swan". Provenance: Middle Tennessee collection, ex-Williams American Art, Nashville, TN CONDITION: 1st item: Toning and creasing with some possible small tears at edges, couple of tiny holes (1/4" largest). 2nd item: Fold or possible repaired tear to lower right corner. 3rd item: Overall good condition with some minor separations at fold lines. [See more photos →]

Ron Williams (Tennessee, d. 2016) oil on canvas painting of springtime view of the Smoky Mountains and stream. Signed lower right. Housed in elaborate gilt molded frame. Knoxville framer's label en verso. Sight – 28 3/4" H x 38 5/8" W. Framed – 39" H x 49 1/4" W. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) folk art carved sandstone sculpture depicting Noah's Ark with Noah holding a bird on the bow, with giraffe heads and necks protruding out of the stern onto the roof. Signed and dated "T Lewis '10" side of base. 12" H x 24 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. 98.4 lbs. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

W.T. & C.D. Gunter Jack Daniel's No. 7 clear glass cylinder whiskey bottle with cork finish, quart capacity, embossed W.T. & C.D. Gunter Jack Daniel's No.7 No 205 Broadway Nashville, Tenn., with embossed fleur-de-lis to center. 8 3/4" H. Circa 1895. 9" H x 3 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Alexandria, VA collection. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Forty-one (41) U.S. Morgan silver dollars, including one (1) 1878, four (4) 1879, one (1) 1881, two (2) 1883, one (1) 1885, one (1) 1886, two (2) 1889, five (5) 1890, six (6) 1891, one (1) 1896, two (2) 1898, four (4) 1899, eight (8) 1900, one (1) 1901, one (1) 1902, and one (1) with unreadable date, circa 1880. Also includes two (2) Carson City mint coins, one (1) 1878, one (1) 1891. 34.60 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: All coins in circulated condition. [See more photos →]

Coin silver repousse goblet, University of Virginia interest, presented to Lewis Minor Coleman (Virginia, 1827-1863), stamped mark on inner rim of base for Mitchell & Tyler (working Richmond, Virginia, 1845-1866). Goblet with heavy repousse leaf, grape and vine decorated bowl, the central engraved cartouche reading "To L. M. Coleman from The C. L. Society, 1853-4", raised on a naturalistic grapevine stem, with leaf, grape and vine repousse decorated foot. The C.L. Society likely refers to the Columbian Literary Society at the University of Virginia, organized circa 1850 and disbanded circa 1859. 7 1/8" H. 9.535 troy ounces. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis Minor Coleman and his wife, Mary Ambler Marshall Coleman (daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall (1755-1835); their son, Lewis M. Coleman Jr. was related to the family of U.S. War Secretary Major General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd. Annette was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and his wife Pamela August Gilman (1802-1880) and was the great- granddaughter of Gen. Dearborn on her mother's side). Biography: "Coleman, Lewis Minor, born in Hanover County, Virginia, February 3, 1827; graduated with high honors at the University of Virginia, in 1846, and became principal of the Hanover Academy; in 1859, upon the resignation of Dr. Harrison from the chair of ancient languages in the University of Virginia, Mr. Coleman, who had been a pupil of Dr. Harrison, was elected professor of Latin, and relinquished his position in the Hanover Academy to accept the same; he served in that capacity but for two years, for in 1861, at the outbreak of the civil war, he joined the ranks of the Confederate army, in which he enlisted as captain of an artillery company which he recruited; he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel of artillery in 1862; at the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he was severely wounded, and after three months died from his injury, March 21, 1863". (Source: "The Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography:, Volume III, by Lyon Gardiner Tyler, LL. D., 1915). CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor indention to one side of body. [See more photos →]

John Wesley Chumley (Virginia/Tennessee 1928-1984) watercolor snow scene painting titled "Blizzard" depicting two houses in the background (presumably the artist's homes) and a fence line in the foreground, both covered in deep drifts of winter snow. Signed "Chumley" lower right. Titled "Blizzard/ Chumley's House" en verso. Housed in a silvered gilt wood frame. Sight – 19 1/4" H x 29" W. Framed – 30 1/4" H x 40 1/2" W. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists' Bluebook/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". CONDITION: Overall good condition. Few scattered foxing spots, top right quadrant. [See more photos →]

Pennsylvania German fraktur birth certificate, watercolor and ink on paper, dated 1818, written in German, the top center decorated with American Federal eagle holding shield, laurel sprig and quiver of arrows, flanked by tall tulip plants and floral spray at base. Housed in a faux painted frame. Sight – 11 1/4" H x 15" W. Framed – 15 1/4" H x 19" W. American, early 19th century. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: Areas of loss to paper, possible insect damage, largest 3/4", lower left and lower right sides. Scattered creases to paper. [See more photos →]

"A Map of The Tennassee [sic] Government formerly Part of North Carolina taken Chiefly from Surveys By Genl. D. Smith & others" drawn by Daniel Smith, engraved by Joseph T. Scott, published by Matthew Carey, Philadelphia, 1795. From "General Atlas For Carey's Edition Of Guthrie's Geography Improved" by Matthew Carey. Copper plate engraving of Tennessee depicting early towns, including Knoxville and Clarksville, rivers and other bodies of water, mountains, forts, and other points of interest including Cherokee Towns such as Nickajack and Crow Town, Ross's Ironworks, and notations regarding the land. Title, lower right, scale of miles, lower left. "Lon. W. from Philada", top right above map. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Image – 9 1/2" H x 20 3/8" W. Plate – 10 1/4" H x 21 1/8" W. Sheet – 14 3/4" H x 22 1/8" W. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Two tears, repaired with rice paper and wheat paste, largest 6 1/2", lower right and left. Minor toning, dampstaining, pinpricks, foxing spots, tears, edges of sheet. [See more photos →]

Chinese travel dressing box and table, 2 items total. 1st item: Chinese rosewood travel dressing box with brass mounts, the exterior inlaid with hardstone figural and precious object decoration. Fitted interior with folding mirror and several drawers, all with brass hardware. 8 1/2" H x 11 1/4" W x 15 1/2" D. 19th century. 2nd item: Chinese carved hardwood low table, rectangular form with inset rose marble top, carved sides, carved and pierced frieze and four carved legs ending in whorl feet. 10 1/4" H x 14 1/2" W x 12 1/4" D. 33.2 lbs total. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Multiple losses to exterior hardstone decoration. Some general wear and losses to case edges. Mirror with some silvering. 2nd item: Overall good condition with general wear. Some losses/wear to feet. [See more photos →]

Susan Terpning (New Mexico, b. 1953) oil on board painting titled "Blackfoot Trail" depicting a Plains Native American figure on a horse in a grassy landscape with trees and a mountain, background. Signed and dated "2010 Susan Terpning" with copyright symbol, lower right. Signed and titled with medium, and additional information, en verso. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W. Framed – 15 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W. American, early 21st century. Provenance: Property of a private Alabama collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese belt buckles. 1st item: Large Chinese two piece gilt bronze and hardstone belt ornament comprised of blue and purple hardstones mounted onto a blue hardstone base, all inset on a gilt bronze base with additional gilt bronze floral decoration, the center in the form of a lingzhi or magic mushroom. 6" L. 2nd item: Chinese two piece belt ornament comprised of blue cabochon hardstones inset into a shaped filigree bronze base. 37/8" L. Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both buckles overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

18K rose gold Italian bracelet of geometric links interlocked with molded floral links. Clasp marked 74VI-AA-750. 8" L x 7/8" W with safety clasp. 38 grams. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface wear. [See more photos →]

War of 1812 (1812-1815) military appointment commission document signed by both President James Madison and Secretary of War James Monroe (later 5th President of the United States), dated January 13, 1815, conferring the rank of First Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillery to Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846). 10 5/8" H x 15 3/4" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Greenleaf Dearborn, nephew of Maj. Gen. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829). Greenleaf Dearborn -alternate spelling Greenlief – was born in Monmouth, ME, on August 7, 1786 to Molly Blake and Simon Dearborn, brother of Henry Dearborn. Greenleaf married Pamela Augusta Gilman, granddaughter of Henry Dearborn, on April 2, 1822 and had 4 children. Dearborn, as Captain of the Second Regiment of Infantry, was promoted to Major by Brevet July 1, 1846, and Major of the First Regiment of Infantry, February 20, 1840. As Major he commanded troops in the Second Seminole War, including Camp Townsend, Lowndes County, GA. He passed away on September 9, 1846 in Brattleboro, VT. His daughter, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, great grandaughter of Henry Dearborn on her mother's side, was married to Charles Harrod Boyd; they had four children: Annie Frances Harrod Boyd, Augusta Dearborn Boyd, Emily Dearborn Boyd and Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., a descendent of fourth U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall). Source: "The Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder", Vol. 3 by S.M. Watson, 1886; see multiple lots related to this family in this auction. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Both signatures in strong, clear condition. Minute foxing spots and toning, surface of sheet. [See more photos →]

72 pieces Gorham Chantilly pattern sterling silver flatware, including 8 Old French blade knives with hollow handles (9 3/4" L), 8 individual butter spreaders, 8 dinner/place size forks (7 1/2" L), 8 salad forks, 8 cocktail/seafood forks, 8 teaspoons, 8 iced teaspoons, 8 round bowl soup spoons, 6 gilt bowl salt spoons, 1 5'o clock spoon and 1 cake slicer (10 1/2" L). Dinner forks, teaspoons, dinner knives and 5 o'clock spoon monogrammed. All other pieces not monogrammed. 54.040 weighable troy ounces. CONDITION: All in very good condition with some minor surface wear. Dinner forks, teaspoons, dinner knives and 5 o'clock spoon monogrammed. [See more photos →]

63 pieces International Pantheon pattern sterling silver flatware, service for 12, plus additional serving pieces, group includes 12 dinner knives with stainless blades (9-7/8" L), 12 dinner forks (7-3/4" L), 12 teaspoons, 12 round soup spoons, 12 butter spreaders and 3 table serving spoons (8 3/8" L), All items 5-5/8" to 9-7/8" L. 68.29 weighable oz troy. Each item with single monogram "S". Set comes in wooden storage box with fitted interior, retailer's mark for Lamber Brothers, 3rd Ave & 58th St, NY, NY. 4-3/4" H x 16-1/2" W x 12" D. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collector. CONDITION: Monogrammed "S". All iin good condition with some minor surface wear due to age. [See more photos →]

Four (4) vintage Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952) photogravures from The North American Indian series. 1st item: SHUATI-SIA, Photogravure on Holland Van Gelder Sonen paper, copyright from 1925 photograph, plate 561, Library of Peabody Institute oval blindstamp lower right margin. Sheet: 22" x 17 3/4". 2nd item: GAMBLER-PIEGAN, Photogravure on Holland Van Gelder Sonen paper, copyright from 1900 photograph, plate 194, Library of Peabody Institute oval blindstamp lower right side. Sheet: 22" x 18 1/4". 3rd item: FRANCISCA CHIWIW-ISLETA, Photogravure on Holland Van Gelder Sonen paper, copyright from 1925 photograph, plate 550. 4th Item: THE APACHE, Photogravure on artist's paper with no visible watermark, copyright from 1906 photograph, Plate 7, Library of Peabody Institute oval blindstamp, center right margin. CONDITION: 1st item: Matte toning to paper. 2nd item: Matte and margin toning. 3rd item: Surface grime lower left. Matte burns lower left. 4th item: Layers of toning on sheet. 1/2" tear left edge. [See more photos →]

99 pieces Reed and Barton Marlborough pattern sterling silver flatware, including 17 dinner knives: 8 knives (9 1/2" L), 9 knives (9 1/8" L), 16 dinner forks: 8 forks (7 3/4" L), 8 forks (7 1/4" L), 7 salad forks (6 1/8" L), 11 teaspoons (5 3/4" L), 6 iced tea spoons, 10 cream soup spoons, 6 dessert/oval soup spoons, 2 tablespoons, 8 oyster forks, 6 flat handle butter spreaders, 1 gravy ladle, 1 jelly server, 1 large cold meat/serving fork, 1 medium cold meat/serving fork, 1 cheese server, 1 pastry server, 2-piece carving set, and 2-piece wooden bowl salad set. All pieces monogrammed. 100.49 total weighable troy ounces. CONDITION: Overall good condition with surface scratches. 7/8" break to tine of wooden salad fork. All pieces monogrammed. [See more photos →]

Southern Sheraton miniature chest of drawers, cherry primary. Slightly overhanging plain top, four graduated full length nailed and dovetailed drawers with cockbeaded molding and brass pulls, over a plain skirt and turned Sheraton feet. Paneled sides. Secondary woods include pine and other soft woods. 17 1/8" H x 12 7/8" W x 9 1/2" D. 10.5 lbs. Circa 1830. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Older refinish. Slight warp to top. Right front corner break and repair (1/2" x 2"). Interor top drawer with split to the bottom. Minor general wear to surface. [See more photos →]

Group of 1 wedding band and 7 various cocktail rings in 14K mountings including 2 pearl clusters, wedding band, diamond and sapphire ballerina, garnet flower, CZ marquise with single cut diamond mounting, E/C garnet and emerald/diamond spray. Ring sizes range from 5.5 to 7.5. All gold acid tested if not marked. 72.9 grams including stones. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Rings in overall good condition with some surface wear and grime. [See more photos →]

Meissen porcelain allegorical musical figural group, depicting two putti playing instruments and another putti seated below, central obelisk with bust, all on a shaped base. Underglaze blue cross swords mark in to base along with incised numbers. 12 1/2" H x 6 7/8" W x 5 1/2" D. Late 19th century. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Seated putti with old break to hands, missing original object, and restoration to garment on right side. Putti with harp missing fingers to one hand. Putti with trumpet has restoration to right shoulder and previous repair to trumpet. Obelisk loose but not detached from base. [See more photos →]

Three (3) French and Indian War period maps. 1st item: John Gibson: THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN NORTH AMERICA, Laid Down Agreeable To The Proclamation of Oct. 7, 1763. Published in The Gentleman's Magazine, London, 1763. Hand colored map depicts the borders of the Coastal States including boundaries established at the end of the French and Indian war, when former French and Spanish settlements came under English control. The area west of the Appalachians is labeled "Lands Reserved for the Indians." Bermuda and the Summer Islands are inset lower right. 8" x 9 1/8" image, 8 5/8" x 11" sheet. 2nd item: T. Jefferys Map of North America, hand colored, with vignette of Native Americans in upper left corner. Undated, circa 1758. Identifies New Britain and New France (Canada) with Montreal and Quebec, and New Scotland (Maine) as well as Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Carolina and Georgia, but Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and other Northeastern states are all classified as New England. The West Coast is labeled California and New Albion. Several Native American Indian Tribes are identified including Iroquois, Cherokees, Illinois and Eskimaux. Much of the upper West is labeled "Parts Unknown". 7 1/8" x 9" image, 8" x 10 1/2" sheet. 3rd item: Robert Baldwin: A MAP OF VIRGINIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, MARYLAND WITH PART OF NEW JERSEY, circa 1753. Hand colored map pre-dates statehood for most Southern states including Tennessee and Kentucky. 8 1/2" x 10 1/3" image, 9 1/4" x 10 3/4" sheet. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items unframed and sealed in plastic sleeves. 1st item: Adhered to linen backing. 1/3" x 3/4" loss upper right corner. Upper and lower margins trimmed (upper margin trimmed into plate). Scattered handling grime. 2nd item: 1/2" x 1/4" loss to upper right hand corner, some light grime in margin, narrow 1 1/2" loss to lower right edge, otherwise good condition. 3rd item: Margins trimmed, pieced at bottom, minimal discoloration. [See more photos →]

Civil War era ink on laid paper hand drawn map depicting West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi and Alabama. The strategical map focuses on towns, cities, and railroad stations and their positions along the railroads, rivers, and roads of the region. Towns, cities, and stations identified include Paris, Hainbolt, Lexington, Henderson, Bolivar, Grand Junction, McNairy, Saltillo, Cerro Gordo, Coffee, Savannah, Crump Landing, Bethel, Purdy, Adamsville, Pittsburg, Holly Springs, Corinth, Eastport, Waterloo, Iuka, Leland, Florence, and Tuscumbia. Includes a table of contents that lists five starting points from railroad stations and river towns to various regional locations with the travel distance in miles. Also includes Explanation with a key for roads and railroads, and a compass rose illustrating North and South. Pencil inscription reading "Comag Officer I_U_KA" en verso. Housed in a sealed plastic archival sleeve. Map – 7 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W. Sleeve – 8 1/4" H x 10 1/8" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, possibly deacidified. Writing and illustrations in strong, highly visible condition. Tears, largest 1" x 3/4", corners and edges of lower fold lines. 1/8" tears, center of left side of map. 1/2" loss at upper left corner. Sealed in a plastic sleeve. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese bronze items. 1st item: Chinese bronze censer, archaic form with gilt bronze pierced top, animal mask handles, relief frieze to the body and tall tripod legs. Chinese inscription on lower edge of censer. 4" H x 4 1/2" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese bronze censer with pierced naturalistic top and raised floral decoration to the body. 4 1/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese bronze bud vase, square archaistic form. 4" H. Late 19th/ early 20th century. Provenance: Descended through the family of John Liddell, a member of Liddell family firm that owned shipping warehouses and land in China until 1949. CONDITION: 1st item: Oxidation to body with losses to patina around the top. Dent to the upper shoulder. 2nd & 3rd items: Overall good condition. [See more photos →]

14K Art Deco gold buckle bracelet with white and yellow gold ruby and diamond buckle clasp and yellow gold snake scale bracelet ending in ruby and diamond V-shaped point. 7 7/8" Long. 7/8" W buckle, 5/8" W bracelet. Gold tested, not marked. 43 g. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Some surface scratches on bracelet. [See more photos →]

Italian School, 18th century or earlier, tempera on panel portrait of a lady in Renaissance dress, holding a book. Unsigned. Red wax seal lower left corner. Later giltwood frame with red wash. 8 1/2" x 6" sight, 12" x 10" framed. Provenance: A Nashville, TN, estate, acquired while living in Italy in the mid 20th century. CONDITION: Full shrinkage crack to panel affecting image with accompanying paint loss, up to 3/4"wide. Two 3/4" flakes to fingers in lower right corner. Scattered smaller flakes and cracks, insect damage to back of panel; shallow losses to frame, up to 1/2". [See more photos →]

Manner of Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian/American, 1861-1936) Orientalist style patinated bronze lamp in the form of a hunter with gun and knife, on horseback, the bronze shade in the form of a shingle roof inset with 5 red, green and slag glass "jewels". Stamped GERMANY on side. 25 1/2" H. 16 lbs. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Oxidation; some drip marks to horse's rear end; old wiring. [See more photos →]

Otto Eichinger (Austria, 1922-2004) oil on board portrait painting depicting an elderly seated Rabbi wearing a kippah and a tallit, studying from a small book. Signed "O. Eichinger", top left. Housed in an ebonized wood cassetta frame with gilt and paint decoration and an off white linen rabbet edge. Sight – 10" H x 7 1/2" W. Framed – 18 1/2" H x 16" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Areas of loss, largest 1", to frame decorations. Dampstaining to lower edge of linen rabbet edge. [See more photos →]

Dixie Hampson Durham (American/Arkansas, b. 1913) oil on canvas painting of African American figures entering a church; a cabin with row of mailboxes outside is visible to the right and a dog is in the foreground. Signed lower right and additionally signed Dixie en verso. Housed in a wide distressed wood plank frame. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 19" W. Framed – 24" H x 18" W. CONDITION: Good condition with some scattered light craquelure. Black light reveals no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

Five gallon Mid-Atlantic stoneware pottery jug with cobalt decoration of a bird on branch, with a cobalt "5" denoting capacity. Tall straight rim with collar, incised lines around the neck and applied strap handle. 18 1/4" H. 19 lbs. Third quarter 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Old chip to rim, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Five (5) sterling silver mint julep cups or beakers with triple reeded rims and applied horseshoe decoration, no monograms or inscriptions. Marked on underside for Manchester Silver Co. (Providence, Rhode Island 1918-1985) , Sterling, 3759. A couple are additionally engraved Kendrick under the maker's marks, possibly for retailer Merkley Kendrick of Louisville, Kentucky. 3 5/8" H. Combined weight 20.10 oz troy. Circa 1960s. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

6 items gold lady's diamond jewelry. 1st item: 14K white gold Old Mine Cut diamond collar pin containing 17 OMC diamonds set in bead and filligree diamond shaped setting, approximately 1.35 cts. total weight (SI, J-K), 1 1/16" H x 1 7/8" W. 6.5 grams. 2nd item: White gold diamond pendant necklace with 10K starburst mountiing containing one European cut diamond weighing approximately .50 ct (SI, I-J) and 6 single cut diamonds, 1.6 grams, suspended on 14K white gold 16 1/2" L chain, 1.5 grams. 3rd item: Pair 14K diamond stud earrings each containing one round diamond weighing approximately .60 ct (H-I, SI), 1.2 grams. 4th item: 14K ring mounting contaiining two round diamonds on sides each weighing approximately .15 ct, mounting marked CROSBY, ring size 6, 3.5 grams. 5th item: 14K Omega diamond watch face containing 6 round diamonds and 24 single cut diamonds, no stem, stainless steel strap, 14.5 grams total wt watch. 6th item: 10K (tested) yellow gold rose cut diamond fleur de lys stick pin, 2 1/2" L, 1.3 grams. Total 14K excluding Omega watch: 12.7 grams, Total 10K: 2.9 grams. Provenance: Descended in the Moran family of Woodland Farm in Williamson County, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Center diamond has 2 scratches near crown and chip in girdle by one prong. 4th item: One diamond with chip on girdle. No center stone. 5th item: Watch not in running condition. Stem missing. [See more photos →]

Grouping of 68 pieces sterling silver and silverplate flatware, including Reed & Barton Woodwind pattern and Christofle silverplate. Includes 43 pieces Reed & Barton Woodwind pattern sterling silver flatware: 12 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 11 teaspoons, and 12 dinner knives. Also included: 1 sterling handled ice scoop, no maker's marks; 12 sterling teaspoons marked A. Stowell and Company, 5 3/4" L; 12 Christofle Port Royal pattern silverplate place spoons, 6 3/4" L; and 1 German sterling silver tablespoon marked "Vietor" (E. L. Vietor, active Darmstadt ca. 1890-1910), inscribed "To Connie", top of handle, inscribed "From "Mammele" & child", underside of handle, 8 3/4" L. Combined weighable silver: 57. 41 troy ounces. CONDITION: All pieces overall very good condition with surface scratches. No monograms. [See more photos →]

1869 US $10 "Rainbow Jackass" legal tender note, depicting the portrait of Daniel Webster, U.S. Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of State, engraved by Alfred Sealey (New York, 1815-1868), left, with a vignette of Native American princess Pocahontas being presented to England's Royal Court, right. Serial # H4265017(star)/ pp A. FR # 96. Allison/Spinner signatures. Provenance: The collection of the late James A. Newman (Nashville, TN, 1892-1964). CONDITION: Fine/Very Fine condition. [See more photos →]

Manner of Miyao Eisuke, Japanese Meiji patinated bronze figure of a Samurai warrior with fierce expression, wearing armor and holding a spear in a fighting pose. Signed with Japanese characters in a rectangular reserve at back of left leg. Mounted atop a hardwood stand with pierced skirt and scrolled sides. Figure: 11 3/4"H. Overall 14 7/8"H x 10 1/2"W x 5 1/2"D. 9 lbs. Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Some minor oxidation accumulated in crevices, overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Civil War era Model 1860 Spencer Repeating Carbine, .56 caliber, serial number 29459. Barrel marked "Spencer Repeating/Rifle Co. Boston Mass/Pat's March 6, 1860". Oiled walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel, standard sights, sling bar and ring, tubular loading magazine located in the buttstock. Carved initials "P" and "SC" either side of buttstock, possible indication of ownership. Barrel length – 22. Overall length – 39". Serial number corresponds to years 1863-1865. CONDITION: Semi relic condition. Age cracks to dry wood, largest 4 3/4", surface of stocks. Carved initials with other dings and scratches to be expected from age and manner of use. Lacquer application over metal frame, oiled stocks. Half cock is gone. Bore is dirty and pitted. [See more photos →]

Swiss orchestral cylinder music box, playing 12 musical selections or airs with 11" cylinder. Five bells with enameled bee and butterfly strikers, flower mounts and drum. Retains the original tune indicator and zither attachment. Cylinder plate marked "3352". Housed in an inlaid mahogany case with ebonized interior. Fully functional with all teeth present on comb. 10 1/4" H x 24 1/8" W x 13" D. Late 19th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Wear to case, losses to inlay. Interior cover to levers on right side replaced and/or modified, along with left side divider. Fully functional, comb intact. [See more photos →]

Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) lithograph titled "Sunday Morning", signed in pencil lower right margin, signed in the plate lower left , titled in pencil lower left margin. Printed in 1939, from a suite of 250. Housed in a contemporary ebonized frame. Sheet – 12" H x 15 3/4" W. Sight – 10 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W. Framed – 14 1/4" H x 19" W. Provenance: Private Alabama Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light toning. Slight mat burn to edges. [See more photos →]

Cyrus Harris, A MAP OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY AND THE TENNESSEE GOVERNMENT COMPILED FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES from Jedidiah Morse's The American Universal Geography. Boston: Thomas and Andrews, 1796. Engraving by Amos Doolittle. Indian boundaries and the Southern boundary of the military reservation set aside for veterans of the North Carolina troops are shown. Roads shown include the "New and Short Road to Virginia." Many forts are indicated including Fort Washington, Fort Massac and Fort Jefferson. Image – 7 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Plate – 8 1/8" H x 11 7/8" W. Sheet – 8 3/8" H x 12" W. Unframed. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall toning and light foxing, losses along left edge from removal from book. Sealed in plastic sleeve. [See more photos →]

Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) pencil on paper figural studies on a single sheet titled “Pals” depicting two women standing and embracing named “Luella” and “Rhoda”; the artist as a young boy holding a puppy and “Mama” in the center; and solitary male sitting in a rope swing. Titled lower left and signed “Carroll Cloar” lower right. 23″ H x 34″ W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Good condition overall with minimal staining to lower left bottom corner and 1″L spot to right lower margin. Pin holes to top corners. Small hole lower left corner. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Bertha Lum (California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954) Japanese style color woodblock prints. 1st item: Woodblock print on paper titled "Figures in the Rain" depicting several figures in a light rain shower, leaving a temple or shrine, the top of a pagoda visible in the background. Printed monogram signature and signed in pencil, lower right in the image. Illegible writing, possibly the title and additional signatures, with date "1916", lower left and right under image. Two Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, New York gallery labels with artist name, title, date, and additional information, en verso. Housed in a decorative carved wooden frame. Image – 10 1/2" H x 4 3/4" W. Sight – 10 3/4" H x 5 3/8" W. Framed – 18 3/4" H x 13 1/4" W. 2nd item: Woodblock print on paper titled "The Bridge" depicting a group of figures with lanterns crossing a bridge at night. Signed and dated "1913" with possible title and number, in pencil, across lower edge inside of image. Additional numbers, in pencil, lower left and right under image. Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, New York gallery label with artist name, title, date, and additional information and additional information label, en verso. Housed in a decorative carved wooden frame. Image – 9 1/2" H x 5 1/8" W. Sight – 9 3/4" H x 5 1/4" W. Framed – 17 3/4" H x 13 1/8" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Not examined outside of frame. 1st item: Areas of toning, around edges of image (does not appear to affect image). 2nd item: Sheet has been cut down, evident center right near bridge. [See more photos →]

Otto Stark (New York/Indiana, 1859-1926) watercolor and gouache on paper untitled late autumn or early winter landscape painting, depicting a group of mostly bare trees on a grassy plain, the sun setting below a mountain range, background. Signed and dated1909 (?) lower left. Two exhibition labels, one for "Intimate Views: Small Landscapes by Artists from the Hoosier Heartland" held at the Midwest Museum of American Art, December 2, 1988-January 8, 1989, and one for "The Best Years: Indiana Paintings of the Hoosier Group, 1880-1915, Theodore C. Steele, Otto Stark, J. Ottis Adams, Richard Gruelle, and William Forsyth" held at the Indiana State Museum, October 11, 1985-March 16, 1986, with artist information about Stark and Steele, en verso. Housed under glass in a carved wooden frame. Sight – 10 5/8" H x 13 5/8" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 20 1/4" W. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Slight buckling to paper, center to lower right. Area of loss, largest 1/4" x 3/4", to frame. [See more photos →]

Group of 52 pieces sterling silver flatware in assorted and desirable early 20th century patterns including Tiffany Broom Corn, Jensen Acorn, and Gorham Versailles. Includes 9 serving/novelty utensils and 43 spoons and forks. Serving/novelty pieces: 1 Tiffany Broom Corn pattern tomato or cucumber server, 7 1/2"L, monogram MS, 1 Durgin hand chased Scroll pattern ladle, 10"L, monogram MBW on back of handle; 1 Gorham sterling letter opener with figural owl handle; 1 George Jensen Acorn pattern cheese scoop; 1 S. Kirk & Son Co. Repousse pattern bon bon spoon; 1 salt ladle with chased pattern of bird in branches, retailer mark E. Jaccard & Co on back; 1 Whiting sterling master butter knife with bright cut engraved Aesthetic pattern and gilt blade, monogrammed D; 1 International Wild Rose pattern casserole or salad serving spoon, 8 1/2"L; and 1 Gorham Old Baronial pattern gravy ladle, monogram LHP. Group of 43 pieces spoons and forks includes 8 pieces Gorham Versailles pattern flatware (2 tablespoons, 2 dinner forks, 2 salad forks, 1 place or dessert spoon, some monogrammed H or M and 1904, plus 1 small meat serving fork engraved "The Girls"); 3 dinner forks and 3 salad forks in the Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern by Gorham, monogram H, W or M; 1 place or dessert spoon in the Old Medici pattern by Gorham; 4 tablespoons in the Persian pattern by Whiting, monogram MLO; 12 teaspoons in the Adam pattern monogrammed C plus 1 teaspoon in the Arabesque pattern monogrammed GC – both by Whiting; 3 teaspoons and 2 round bowl soup spoons in the Chateau Rose pattern by Alvin; and 6 teaspoons in the Marguerite pattern by Gorham, monogrammed Anna. 72.23 total weighable troy ounces. CONDITION: Several monograms exhibit some wear. Overall all items in very good condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) 18th century maps. 1st item: Double hemisphere world map by Jan van Jagen, published in Amsterdam, 1741. After "Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita per N. Visscher" world map by Nicholas Visscher (The Netherlands, 1618-1679), published in a Dutch Bible, 1663. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring depicting the known world with a peninsular California, islands in the Pacific, the Australian coast, and Japan. The surrounding scenes are nearly identical to Visscher's with female allegorical representations of the four continents, animals, and cherubs. Dutch text pages , en verso. Image – 12" H x 18" W. Plate – 12 1/4" H x 18 3/8" W. Sheet – 13 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W. 2nd item: "Carte des parties nord et ouest de L'Amerique…Nouvelle edition" by Didier Robert De Vaugondy, published by Denis Diderot, Paris, 1772. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring of North America including part of Mexico depicting territories, rivers and other bodies of water, and mountain ranged. Title, centered above map, notation referring to the "Tahuglauks", lower left. Direction notations centered around outside of map. Surrounded by longitude and latitude lines and yellow and black double line border. Image – 11 7/8" H x 15 1/8" W. Plate – 13" H x 16 1/4" W. Sheet – 16 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. Three tears, repaired with rice paper and wheat paste, largest 1 1/4", top and lower edges of sheet. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Two tears, repaired with scotch tape, largest 1 1/4", left and right edges of sheet. Toning impression of map visible on surface of sheet. Toning, minute foxing spots, edges of sheet. [See more photos →]

75 pieces total, 74 pieces Gorham sterling silver flatware in the Chantilly pattern, plus 1 other. Chantilly flatware includes 10 Knives (8 3/4"L), 10 dinner forks (7"), 12 salad forks, 11 teaspoons, 9 round bowl soup spoons (6 1/4"), 8 boullion spoons (5"), 8 iced tea spoons, 9 butter spreaders, 2 tablespoons, and 1 each: tomato or cucumber server, gravy ladle, cold meat fork, lemon fork, and pastry server. Also included is one small pair of sugar tongs marked sterling in a complimentary but not identical pattern. Most pieces have old English Monogram P or S. A few are not monogrammed, including serving pieces. Most pieces have old lion-anchor-G marks except 2 salad forks, large serving spoons and all round bowl soup spoons are marked "Gorham". Combined weighable silver: 60.86 oz. troy. Provenance: the estate of Mary Ann Sugg, Franklin, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

1933 Hand colored gravure print of the famous Belle Meade Stallion, Bonnie Scotland, with groom Robert (Bob) Green, based on the 1878 painting by H.S. Kittredge (ref. the original Kittredge painting, also being sold in this auction), "from the original in the collection of William Harding Jackson Esq., Published and Copyrighted at the Sign of the Indian Head New York 1933." Printed paper label verso for "Antiquities" of Atlanta, GA and Greensboro, NC. Plate – 15" x 16". Sight – 15 1/2" x 16 1/2". Matted and framed under glass – 24" x 25". Provenance: private Nashville TN collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of French cameo glass garniture vases, tall shouldered form with flared rim and bulbous base, mottled yellow-brown tones shaded to green, with a delicate enameled floral design. Each signed Mado Nancy on foot. 11 1/4"h. Circa 1920's. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Group of three (3) Clyde Burt (American, 1922-1981) mid-century art pottery items. 1st item: Ceramic centerpiece bowl, grey/black ground with turquoise, gold and white design, maker's mark on base, 3-1/4" H s 14-1/2" dia. 2nd item: Ceramic bottle shaped vase, blue ground with green and dark blue design and incised black figural lines, maker's mark on base, 10-1/4" H x 7-1/2" W. 3rd item: Ceramic bottle shaped vase, gemetric turquoise and earth tones, some fleabites to opening, maker's mark on base, 6-1/2" H x 5-1/2" W. American, all mid 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with exception of third item with scattered losses to opening. [See more photos →]

Karel Appel (1921-2006) lithograph of a figure with green ears and blue hands. Signed in the margin lower right in pencil and numbered EA lower left. Matted and framed under plexiglass. 30" x 22" sight, 35" x 27" frame. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. 8" area of pale staining to mat upper left corner. Not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, b. 1919) oil on canvasboard still life painting depicting peach colored roses in a glass vase. Signed lower right. Narrow gilt molded frame. 31″ x 23″ sight, 33″ x 25 ” framed. Provenance: Consignor was related to the artist by marraige and acquired this painting directly from the artist. Alternate spelling: Helen La France. CONDITION: Light grime, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Fifty-three (53) U.S. Morgan silver dollars, all dated 1921. 45.50 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Most in uncirculated condition. [See more photos →]

Walter Hollis Stevens (Tennessee, 1927-1980) abstract watercolor on paper, titled "Quarry Walls". Signed "Stevens" lower right. Additionally signed and titled en verso. Unframed but retains the original backer board. Image: 18" H x 25 3/4" W. Sheet: 21 1/4" H x 30" W. Circa 1958. Note: Stevens was one of the "Knoxville Seven" and a professor of art at the University of Tennessee. His work is in collections of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Alabama, and the Mint Museum in Charlotte. CONDITION: Unframed. Very light toning to paper, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Walter Horton (American, 1949-2010) cold painted bronze pig sculpture titled "Truffles" depicting a seated pig with an upturned neck and closed eyes. Signed on the rear leg "Walt" and numbered 17/100. 12 1/2" H x 15" W x 10 1/2" D. 17.5 lbs. Provenance: Private La Follette, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Civil War-era tooled leather and brass bound album of forty-nine (49) photographic images, including forty-seven (47) cartes-de-viste, fifteen (15) depicting various Union Army and Naval officers and soldiers. Cartes-de-viste subjects include Henry Clay, Martha and George Washington, two depicting Union Army Brigadier General Robert Anderson (1805-1871), one taken when he was a Major, labeled "Taken at Fort Sumter, Feb'y 8, 1861", published by E. Anthony, New York, 1861, one labeled "Brady N.Y.", Union Army Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott (1786-1866), Rear Admiral Andrew Hull Foote (1806-1863), and one possibly depicting the 31st Governor of Maryland Thomas Holliday Hicks (1798-1865). Also includes one loose CDV depicting a Civil War era Union Army officer, labeled Negative No 44519, photographed by Shorey, Baltimore, MD, three CDVs depicting illustrations of domestic life, and two tintypes depicting children, the remaining CDVs depicting men, women, and children in mid 19th century dress. 6 7/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 2 7/8" D. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Album in overall good condition with areas of rubbing and losses to be expected from age. Spine in fragmentary condition with the majority of album pages separated from spine. Brass clasps functional. Photographic images in overall good condition. Front and back leaves with blue and gilt gold decoration with blank flyleaves separated from album. Album pages with areas of toning, foxing spots, wrinkling, to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Waltham pocketwatches, including 14K railroad pocketwatch. 1st item: Waltham 14K yellow gold railroad pocketwatch with enameled dial, signed Waltham, Arabic numerals, red five minutes, sub seconds dial, spade hands, case no. 109446, marked Waltham, 14K with dust cover, Movement no. 6005709, marked Appleton, Tracy & Co., Waltham, Mass. 17 jewels. Monogrammed on back of case. 2-3/16" W case. 122.2 grams including works. 2nd item: Waltham gold-plated tri-color hunting case watch with white porcelain dial marked American Waltham Watch Co. with Roman numerals, sub seconds dial and spade hands; gold-plated ornately engraved case having yellow, white and rose gold colored cartouche and star decoration, centered by a small diamond, case no. 2067705 with dust cover, Movement no. 5340477, marked PS Bartlett, Waltham, Mass. 2-3/16" W case. CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered surface scratches on glass cover and few small dents on dust cover and outside cover. Watch not running at time of inspection. 2nd item: Watch running at time of inspection. Hairline on dial near IX and crack on dial near V. Wear to plating on bow, crown and base of stem. Several surface scratches, especially on dust cover, probably in effort to open. [See more photos →]

Electronic Rotating Winding System for Self-Winding Wristwatches, Serial no. 169, limited edition, labeled E.R.W. System, RTM-BA-3. Burlwood and ebony base with brass manufacturer's label for Scatola del Tempo. 5 1/2" H x 12" W x 4 1/2" D. Accompanied by original dovetailed wooden shipping case, 6 1/2" H x 12 7/8" L x 5 1/4" D. 11.3 lbs. Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: In working condition at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

A Meissen relief porcelain ewer with relief decoration depicting bathing maidens and cherubs in an outdoor scene on a white ground with red naturalistic twist handle. Together with a basin or underplate having matching relief decoration to the rim. Both pieces with blue crossed swords mark and impressed "G 146" to the underside. Ewer – 10 5/8" H. Basin/underplate – 8 3/4" dia. Both items mid to late 19th century. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Old break to underplate. Ewer very good condition. [See more photos →]

Italian School, oil on panel view of the city of Florence, titled at lower edge Firenze Nel 1780, depicting figures and a carriage moving across the Santa Trinita bridge over the Arno River, with the Ponte Vecchio bridge visible in the background. Unsigned, unframed. 9 1/2" x 13 3/4". Provenance: A Nashville, TN, estate, acquired while living in Italy in the mid 20th century. CONDITION: Some insect holes to panel. 4" shrinkage crack to panel on right upper side with accompanying paint loss, paint wear/loss around edges; 1/2" flake to upper right in sky and 1/2" flake to lower center in water, scattered smaller abrasions, scattered craquelure particularly to sky area. Black lighting showed no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

Four (4) framed silhouettes, including two Peale Museum Silhouettes. 1st item: Reverse painted glass or verre eglomise equestrian silhouette depicting a gentleman in a carriage meeting at a crossroads with a hunter on horseback. Giltwood and birdseye maple frame. Glass 11 1/2" x 14", frame 15 1/2" x 18". Probably English, mid to late 19th century. 2nd and 3rd items: 2 Charles Willson Peale Museum watercolor on paper silhouette portraits attributed to Moses Williams, depicting the busts of a man and woman, each in a giltwood frame with eglomise mat, both with banner embossed "Museum" below the busts. Oval openings: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"; Sight 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"; Framed 6" x 5 1/4". American, circa 1800. 4th item: Watercolor on paper silhouette portrait of a woman in a giltwood frame with egomise mat decorated with stenciled acorns. Boston Mass. framing label en verso. 3 1/2" x 2 5/8" oval opening, 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" framed. American or English, early 19th century. Provenance: a Nashville, TN estate, by descent from an early Charlottesville, Virginia family. Note: Charles Willson Peale and his sons established museums in Philadelphia (1784), Baltimore (1814) and other cities in the late 1700s and early 1800s. By 1802, Peale had introduced British inventor John Hawkins’s (1772–1855) physiognotrace device at his Philadelphia museum to cut bust length silhouettes for museum visitors. While the operator traced the sitter’s head, the mechanism impressed the image onto a piece of paper. Former slave Moses Williams was hired as the initial operator; other sihouettists worked from the 1810s-1830s at both the Philadelphia and Baltimore museums. The "Museum" stamp was used in both locations. Source: Anne Verplank, "Peales Museum Silhouettes," Oct. 16, 2012 (https://www.incollect.com/articles/peales-museum-silhouettes ) . CONDITION: Overall good condition with light toning to paper silhouettes; wear and corner/edge losses to all frames. [See more photos →]

Persian Heriz runner, 10'4" x 2'9", wool on cotton, 7 medallions, salmon field, secondary colors of blue, rust, green, gold, yellow and white. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Scattered areas of low pile, mainly center areas. Some losses to fringe. [See more photos →]

Two (2) American Pilgrim Century T-base candlestands, comprised of mixed woods including cherry, tiger maple and pine. 1st item: Stand with octagonal shaped plain walnut top on a shaped tiger maple standard and tiger maple t-shaped base with bracket feet. 27 1/4"H x 16 1/2" W x 13 1/2" D. 2nd item: Mixed wood stand with plain circular pine top, maple support, turned cherry standard and cherry t-shaped base with one turned foot. 25" H x 17" dia. Both American, Late 17th to early 18th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both items refinished. 1st item: General wear with some stains to top. 2nd item: Remnants of old green paint to underside of base. Wear to top around pegs. Wear with some slight losses to top edge. [See more photos →]

Three (3) East TN pottery items. 1st item: East Tennessee M. P. Harmon stoneware pottery jar, one with impressed "M P Harmon, Mohawk" coggle around the circumference of the rim, denoting the Harmon Pottery, Mohawk, TN (Greene County). 8" H x 7 3/4" dia. Late 19th century. 2nd item: Miniature East Tennessee stoneware pottery jar, attributed to M. P Harmon, Greeneville, TN. 5" H x 4 1/4" dia. Late 19th century. 3rd item: Chattanooga, Tennessee whiskey advertising pottery jug, brown to white slip with cobalt stencil reading "Rose Distiller, Chattanooga" along with a cobalt rosebud. 8 1/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Several breaks and chips to rim, largest 1 1/4" with diagonal hairline crack, approximately 2". 2nd item: A couple of fleabites to the rim, very light spidering to base, not visible from the interior. 3rd item: Old break to rim, firing flaw to side. [See more photos →]

Rare Historical Staffordshire black and white glazed earthenware plate with transfer print scene depicting the Episcopal Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky. Plate titled below the scene. 9" dia. Circa mid-1830s. Provenance: the Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Note: "This plate depicts a view of the Thomas January house on Second Street in Lexington, Kentucky where the seminary was located from 1834 until 1838. Due to the short tenure of the seminary, production of this plate was limited and likely was never widely marketed". (Research courtesy Clifton Anderson Antiques). Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. CONDITION: Minor glaze wear to rim and overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Two (2) early 19th century English school girl samplers. 1st item: English school girl alphabet and verse sampler, signed and dated "Martha Able 1813". Top seven alternating floral vine, upper case alphabet or lozenge rows. Middle section of two bird and floral sprays framing phrase "In my Beginning God be my Speed. In Grace and Virtue to proceed, That I may run that Happy race, That Heaven may be my Dwelling place". Lower half incorporating strawberry vines, lower case alphabet, five pictorial vignettes, upper case alphabet, strawberry vine cartouche surrounding two large floral sprays and maker's name and date. Six stitched crowns are incorporated in the design. Housed in an older stained brown pine molded frame. Sight – 16 5/8" H x 14" W. Framed – 19" H x 16 1/2" W. 2nd item: English silk on linen school girl or marriage alphabet and verse sampler, dated 1809. Laurel leaf top border, row four birds over a verse: "In marriage prefer the person before wealth virtue before beauty and the mind before body then you have a wife a friend and a companion". Inscribed "Elizabeth Codling Bramcote Notinghamshire 1809". One uppercase block alphabet over a cartouche of flower basket, four figures and five animals, lower half also with house, other figures, deer, turkey, dogs, trees, flower pots, side borders of alternating flowers and base border of berries and vine. Housed in a later black and gold molded frame. Sight – 16" H x 12 3/4" W. Framed – 18 1/4" H x 15"W. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Light fading to some threads and discoloration in some areas. Small area of water damage lower left corner, approx. 7/8" H x 2-1/2" W. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Some fading to red. Scattered small areas of repair to linen, mostly upper left corner and lower left and right corners. [See more photos →]

3-piece Classical coin silver tea set, circa 1830, marked N.J. BOGERT in rectangle for Nicholas J. Bogert, working New York, NY, early 19th century; consisting of teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all with C scroll handles, lobed bodies and bands of heart/scroll decoration to rims, shoulders, and midsections; the teapot and sugar bowl with figural flower finials to lids. All pieces with Old English style monogram PTG. Teapot 10 1/2" H. Combined weight: 58.47 oz troy. Provenance: the estate of Mary Ann Sugg, Franklin, Tennessee. CONDITION: Creamer has repair at foot ring, otherwise all pieces in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

French silver footed trumpet vase, possibly by Emile Delaire (1882-1920). Flared ruffled rim with floral chased decoration, spiral lobed and tapering body with floral repousse decoration, raised on three scrolled feather edged feet topped by masks. Makers mark to base, additional hallmarks inner rim. 12 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W. Late 19th century. 28.995 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: Hallmarks worn. Overall general wear and light surface scratching. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Ancient Apulian/Roman vessels. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) Apulian terracotta prochous vessels, one Gnathian ware vessel decorated with bands of grapes, ivy leaves, waves, and other geometric designs in applied white, yellow, and red pigments, one Xenon ware vessel decorated with band of laurel leaves and radiating lines in applied red pigment. Two Herakles/Hercules relief masks at the neck of each vessel. Vessels range in size from 6 3/4" H x 3" W to 7" H x 3" W. Circa 4th century B.C. 3rd-4th items: Two (2) Roman terracotta vessels, one amphora with rolled lip above double handles at neck and narrow tapered body and one water vessel with flared lip above elongated neck with one handle and rounded bottom. Includes 5 5/8" x 2 2 3/4" metal display stand with acrylic base. Vessels range in size from 9 1/4" H x 3" W to 10" H x 5" W. Circa 1st century B.C. to 1st century A.D. Provenance: the estate of Harold Maier, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Overall very good condition considering age. Slight wear/fading to applied decorations. 3rd-4th items: Amphora vessel opening is blocked with red clay matter. Exterior wear to be expected from age, surface of water vessel. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Chinese articles. 1st item: Qing carved bronze vase with floral or prunus decoration in relief, tall narrow circular form with ovoid neck, unsigned, 8" H. 2nd item: Reverse painted glass snuff bottle depicting two figures in a boat in a landscape. Calligraphy en verso. 2 1/4"H. 20th century. 3rd item: Duan Ink stone with raised gilt calligraphy and scholar decoration, mounted in a hardwood stand, 3 1/2" H overall. 20th century. 4th item: Small Chinese figural bronze seal chop in the form of a foo dog or lion, 1 7/8" H. 20th century. CONDITION: Some oxidation, minor wear and surface irregularity to vase, especially at neck. Some wear to gilt on ink stone. Overall all items in good condition. [See more photos →]

Thomas Campbell (Tennessee, 1834-1914) oil on board landscape, probably Tennessee, depicting a meadow with several cows and a grove of trees in the foreground, and more cattle and trees in the background. Signed lower right T. Campbell. Partial label en verso for a painters supply business on Williams Street in New York. Housed in a molded giltwood frame, likely original. 4 1/2" x 10 1/2" sight, 8 1/2" x 14 1/2" framed. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. CONDITION: Some alligatoring to varnish. Tiny extraneous drop of paint on one tree. Black light reveals no inpainting or alterations. Some wear and scattered discoloration to frame, but frame appears to retain much of its original gilding. [See more photos →]

THE LONDON MAGAZINE OR GENTLEMAN'S MONTHLY INTELLIGENCER, published February 1760, containing the fold out map by Thomas Kitchen, "engraved from an Indian draught" and entitled A NEW MAP OF THE CHEROKEE NATION WITH THE NAMES OF THE TOWNS AND RIVERS THEY ARE SITUATED ON. Features western North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Northern Alabama, and Northern Mississippi. Note: A French and Indian War map of the Cherokee Nation, this is one of the earliest maps to depict any part of what would later become known as Tennessee. 8 3/8" H x 10 1/2" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Map is still attached to magazine and is in overall excellent condition, retains full margins, two horizontal folds, light toning. Magazine lacks covers and possibly end sheets. [See more photos →]

Alexandre-Louis Leloir (France, 1843-1884) watercolor on paper military art painting depicting 16th/17th century style Spanish artillery soldiers loading a cannon in a battlefield setting. Signed and dated "Louis Leloir. 1869", lower left. Housed under glass in a gilt wood Louis XIV style frame. Sight – 9 1/2" H x 14" W. Framed – 14" H x 18 5/8" W. Mid/late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Not examined outside of frame. Black light reveals no alterations or inpainting. [See more photos →]

Swiss cylinder music box, 15" cylinder playing one musical selection or air. Marked "51419" on cylinder plate and handle. Housed in a burlwood and walnut case with ebonized corners and marquetry inlay depicting musical instruments to the top and front of case, ebonized interior. Fully functional. 8 1/2" H x 30 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D. Late 19th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Two teeth of comb broken, several teeth tips missing, primarily to left side. Overall general wear to case. [See more photos →]

One hundred and sixteen (116) U.S. Benjamin Franklin silver half dollars, including three (3) 1950, six (6) 1951, ten (10) 1952, eleven (11) 1953, nine (9) 1954, two (2) 1957, six (6) 1958, six (6) 1959, five (5) 1960, ten (10) 1961, twenty-three (23) 1962, and twenty-five (25) 1963. 46.28 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: All coins in circulated condition. [See more photos →]

1877 hand drawn and partially colored map of a section of Memphis, Tennessee by Charles Christopher Burke (1815-1901, County Surveyor 1870-1884), depicting numerous city landmarks including the State Female College, and the Bayou Gayosa (buried underground c. 1910 under the area now home to the St. Jude's campus and Danny Thomas Boulevard), McLemore and Race Avenues and Orleans Street. A second section in the same hand shows the Mississippi River and makes reference to Fort Pickering, a Confederate built fort taken over by the Union Army and demolished in 1866. Burke's fee is noted as $210. Maps range in size from 8 1/2" x 12 3/4" W to 8 1/2" x 25". Also included is a hand drawn map of a section of an unknown city (probably not Memphis), glued to board, with each plat showing dollar amounts. Streets listed include Cumberland Street, Fay Street, Sycamore and Oak Streets, Main Street, Water Street and Chestnut Street. 14" x 18 1/2". Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Memphis map: Toning, particularly at edges, small corner losses and losses at folds, couple of small pale stains under Burke's signature. Other map: Glued to cardboard, toning and scattered glue burn, edge chipping, tears at folds. [See more photos →]

Set of 8 Wallace sterling silver goblets with interior gilt wash. Marked on the base "Wallace/Sterling/16". 6 5/8" H. Monogrammed. 36.38 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Bristol, TN collection. CONDITION: Monogrammed. All with minor dings to bowls, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Brass Surveyor's Transit signed Bate London, 11 1/2" telescope with cover, 2 1/2" silvered compass dial encased atop a 4 1/2" circle, two functioning levels. Early to mid 19th century. CONDITION: Some oxidation, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Six various railway pocket watches and one Elgin pocket watch, 7 total. 1st-3rd items: 3 Hamilton Railway Special 992B 10K gold-filled pocket watches, 21 jewels, 2 with white enamel faces, 1 with yellow enamel face, all with Arabic numerals, sub seconds dials, serial numbers C523537, C287630, 4C148876, 2" W cases, 2 with metal watch chains. 4th item: Hamilton Railway Special 992 10K gold-filled pocket watch, 21 jewels, white enamel face with Arabic numerals, sub seconds dial, serial number 1732904, 2" W case. 5th item: Hampden Railway watch, 21 jewels, No. 105, 10K gold-filled case, serial number 3396970, swinging ring case, white enamel face with Arabic numerals, sub seconds dial, 1-7/8" W. 6th item: Hampden Railway watch, 17 jewels, 10K gold-filled case, serial number 2765893, white enamel face with Arabic numerals, sub seconds dial, 2-1/8" W. 7th item: Elgin pocket watch, 17 jewels, 10K gold-filled case, serial number 30088932, Arabic numerals on embossed paper dial with sub seconds dial, 1-3/4" W plus metal chain. Provenance: The Living estate of John and Donna Rogers of Greeneville, TN. CONDITION: Only Elgin watch running at time of inspection. 21 Jewel Hampden watch starts then stops running at time of inspection. Watch faces in overall good condition. Yellow face with some surface scratches. Cases with acceptable wear due to age. [See more photos →]

Rare North Carolina coin silver long handled pictureback teaspoon with raised eagle and banner decoration to back of bowl, the pointed handle marked I VOGLER in rectangle (John Vogler, 1783-1881, working Salem, NC). Script monogram AP to top of handle. 5 3/8"L, .27 oz troy. For an example of a similar spoon by Vogler, ref. Cutten and Peacock, "Silversmiths of North Carolina," p. 180. CONDITION: Wear to tip of bowl; several tiny dents to bowl. Wear to eagle design. [See more photos →]

Second Seminole War (1835-1842) military appointment commission document signed by President Martin Van Buren and Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett, dated February 20, 1840, conferring the rank of Major of the First Regiment of Infantry to Brevet Major Greenleaf Dearborn. 17 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Greenleaf Dearborn, nephew of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829). Greenleaf Dearborn – alternate spelling Greenlief – was born in Monmouth, ME, on August 7, 1786 to Simon Dearborn, nephew of Henry Dearborn, and Molly Blake. Greenleaf married Pamela Augusta Gilman, granddaughter of Henry Dearborn, on April 2, 1822 and had 4 children. Dearborn, as Captain of the Second Regiment of Infantry, was promoted to Major by Brevet July 1, 1846, and Major of the First Regiment of Infantry, February 20, 1840. As Major he commanded troops in the Second Seminole War, including Camp Townsend, Lowndes County, GA. He passed away on September 9, 1846 in Brattleboro, VT. His daughter, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, great grandaughter of Henry Dearborn on her mother's side, was married to Charles Harrod Boyd; they had four children including Julia Wingate Boyd (who married Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., a descendent of fourth U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall). Source: "The Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder", Vol. 3 by S.M. Watson, 1886; see multiple lots related to this family in this auction. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Signatures in strong, clear condition. Scuffs and toning, surface of sheet. Two 4" fold lines forming "V" shape, top left of sheet. [See more photos →]

Thomas Sword Good (United Kingdom, 1787 – 1872) oil on board titled "The Poacher" depicting a man standing by a river with a fishing net in his hands and fish by his feet, with a bridge and woods in the background. Signed and titled en verso on an old tag "The Poacher by T. S. Good". Housed in a carved burlwood frame with gilt liner. Panel: 13" H x 11 1/4" W. Framed: 18" H x 16 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a few scattered accretions and light craquelure and very minor rubbing to right margin. Black light does not show any inpainting or alterations. Slightly loose in frame. [See more photos →]

Rudolf Albert Becker-Heyer (German, 1862-1930) oil on panel military art painting depicting two Prussian officers on horseback approaching a group of soldiers, possibly French prisoners, in a winter landscape standing before a rudimentary tent. Signed "A. Becker Heyer", lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame with carved acanthus and floral swag decorations. Sight – 10 1/8" H x 13 3/8" W. Framed – 17 3/4" H x 21 1/4" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with craquelure. Cleaning to varnish, visible in sky area. Areas of retouching to left and right edges of panel, sky area, and details on and around figures (see blacklight photo). Minor abrasions to frame and thin gap between board and frame at top. [See more photos →]

Thirty-two (32) U.S. Peace silver dollars, including one (1) 1921, thirteen (13) 1922, six (6) 1923, ten (10) 1926, and two (2) 1935. 27.43 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both uncirculated and circulated condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese Silver Teapot with calligraphy presentation inscription, round form with bail handle, riveted and seamed construction with hammered surface. Chinese hallmarks to underside. 6 3/4" H, 9.845 oz troy. Probably late 19th to early 20th century. CONDITION: Scattered small surface dents, possible old repair to side below handle. [See more photos →]

1st item: Middle Tennessee stoneware pottery jar, ovoid form having a flared rim and sine wave with incised line decoration to the upper shoulder, light grey glaze. 12" H x 7" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: R. M. Hughes & Co. Monogram Vinegar advertising pottery jug, white slip body with black stenciled letters on the body reading "Monogram Vinegar/rom R. M. Hughes & c/Lou, Ky./for sale by John Atwood, Franklin, Tenn.". Top with two ring loops and wire bail handle. 10" H x 7" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: Descended in the Moran family of Woodland Farm in Williamson County, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Spidering to one side of base and extending into the body. [See more photos →]

J. Vance Miller (West Virginia/Virginia, 1912-2002) oil on board impressionist landscape painting titled "Pleasant Chore" depicting a figure walking in a field with two cows near a bare tree before a picket fence, an expansive field and cloudy sky in background. Signed lower right. Title, artist's name, and date "Feb. '69" with Palette Art Gallery, Christiansburg, VA label, en verso. Housed in a gilt bronze wooden frame with decorative rope twist carving and beaded rabbet edges. Sight – 8 1/2" H x 11 5/8" W. Framed – 15 3/8" H x 18 3/8" W. American, mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artists' Bluebook): "James Vance Miller was born in Princeton, West Virginia. In 1944 he discovered plein air painting which eventually became his full time work. He considered his paintings done in the Jefferson National Forest outside Blacksburg, Virginia, to be some of his finest work, especially a two mile stretch of Little Stoney Creek. He exhibited at various galleries throughout the South including at the Fine Arts Museum of Western Virginia, and was Artist in Residence for The Greenbrier Hotel in Lewisburg, West Virginia". CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

13 piece Limoges porcelain fish set with platter and plates, the platter handpainted with two swimming fish surrounded by vignettes of ten individual fish, set against a green background with scalloped gilt rim, signed J. Barin, back stamped Limoges Coronet; the twelve plates handpainted with similar design, also signed. Platter: 24" x 10 1/2", plates: 9 1/2" diam. French, circa 1910. CONDITION: Some scattered minor wear to gilding. One plate has a couple of tiny extraneous blue paint drops. One plate has a 3 1/2" x-shaped hairline. [See more photos →]

Group of four (4) framed Chinese silk embroideries, including Rank Badge. 1st item: First Degree Mandarin Square, silk embroidery badge of crane or phoenix amongst clouds and bats and sun. Thread colors of ivory, blues, red, cream, purple and gold. Panel – 10-3/4"H x 12 W. Gilt frame – 15-1/2" H x 15-3/8" W. Late 19th to early 20th century. 2nd item: Silk embroidery badge in Forbidden Stitch, depicting a phoenix on rock amongst flowers with two bats flying above and two butterflies at left and right. Beige silk ground, thread colors of ivory, turquoise, green brown and taupe. Panel – 9-1/4" H x 12-1/4" W. Gilt frame – 14-1/4" H x 16-1/4" W. Early 19th century. 3rd item: Silk embroidery panel all in Forbidden Stitches of cascading floral spray with grasshoppers and beetles. Cream silk ground, thread colors of greens, blues, rust, beige and browns. Panel – 20" H x 7-1/2" W. Black frame – 30" H x 16-1/2" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4th item: Large silk embroidery panel including Forbidden Stitches and metal disc decorations, with central round medallion with floral spray, framed by ascending trefoils of images including bats, flowers, figures in garden setting and landscape border. Panel – 24-1/4" H x 23-1/4 W. Carved frame – 27" H x 26" W. Late 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Color run to red threads. 2nd item: Fading and some discoloration, fraying to border fabric. 3rd item: Some scattered discoloration and one 1/16" hole. 4th item: Overall good condition with some light fading/discoloration and wrinkling. [See more photos →]

Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) bronze wall sculpture titled "Top Hats". Published by Chalk & Vermillion Fine Arts, Joel Meisner & Company edition. Signed and numbered 40/375 lower right. Housed in a silver and black contemporary frame. Plaque- 20 5/8" H x 17 1/4" W. Framed – 27 3/4" H x 24 1/4" W. August, 1989. Certificate of Authenticity included. Note: This image was created originally as a cover design for Harper's Bazaar, November, 1933. Provenence: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Scattered minor pitting and dot-like impressions overall. Horizontal scratch along the front of men. Abrasions with loss: left corner, bottom edge left side, and woman's hand. [See more photos →]

Pair of carved Classical alabaster busts, one depicting Apollo and the other Diana. Both mounted onto black veined marble bases. 15" H x 8 3/4" W and 14 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. 30 lbs total. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Apollo with scattered chipping, especially to right shoulder. Diana with scattered chipping and break to headpiece on right side. [See more photos →]

Two (2) musical items plus 14 discs including "Silent Night," 16 items total. 1st item: German Kalliope Musikwerke tabletop disc music box, Leipzig, Germany, serial #106612. Fitted for 7" discs with crank wound center and four bells. Serial number marked on disc arm and on top of works underside. Includes fourteen (14) discs, among them "Silent Night." Housed in a walnut case with shield inlay to the top and bun feet. Interior labels missing. 5 5/8" H x 10 1/8" W x 9" D. Early 20th century. 2nd item: German singing bird automaton comprised of a red bird on perch surrounded by foliage, housed in a gilt bird cage. Marked on the underside of the case "Germany". 9 1/2" H x 5 1/2" dia. 10.5 lbs. Late 19th/early 20th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Music Box functional although disc rests unevenly due to uneven wear to wheel supports beneath disc. Overall general wear to case. Some oxidation to discs. Winding key appears to be a replacement. General wear to finish of case, especially to feet. 2nd item: Some grime to the interior base of the bird cage, otherwise very good condition. Fully functional. [See more photos →]

Chinese carved pale celadon jade belt ornament, comprised of two parts with phoenix and foliate decoration and chilong hook. 1 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) framed graphite and wash drawing on illustration board depicting a hunchback or troll figure perched atop a sphere and fishing a rat. Monogram 'W" signature in the drum. Exhibited, LIGHT AND DARK: THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF WERNER WILDNER, Oct 28-Dec. 17, 1999, Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery (exhibition label en verso). Pale grey mat with gilt banding and framed under glass in a paint molded frame. Sight – 10 1/2" H x 7" W. Framed – 17" H x 13" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. 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 Meinzinger 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 1970s led him to become reclusive in the last two decades of his life. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Drawing very good condition with light toning. Frame with abrasions to the corner, slight separation to upper left corner. [See more photos →]

Werner Wildner (Nashville, Tennessee, 1925-2004) graphite drawing with watercolor depicting a unicorn’s head on wheeled base, with several broken articles strewn on the ground beside it, all set against an empty horizon. Signed “Wildner” lower left. Artist’s address label affixed en verso with street address marked out and “118 Louise Ave.” written in. 15 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ sight, 17″ x 21″ in giltwood frame. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition with light toning and some abrasions to frame. [See more photos →]

14K yellow gold graduated choker necklace of brushed satin bar links highlighted by guilloche pattern. Marked 14K ITALY, on clasp. 16-1/4" L with safety clasp, 34.7 grams. Provenance: the estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Earline W. Barnes (1926-2005, Texas/Oklahoma) impressionist oil on board landscape painting depicting a Pueblo style home visible behind a stand of trees. Signed lower left in red. Unframed. 18" H x 24" W. 20th century. CONDITION: Unframed. Overall light grime. Minor wear to back of board at the corners with minor loss of paint at right top corner. [See more photos →]

H. G. Wells. The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. Original grey cloth, spine and front cover lettered in black. First edition, 303pp first issue, has 16-page publisher's catalogue at end dated 1897 and beginning with "New Letters of Napoleon I". 7 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D. Provenance: a Brentwood, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall used condition with general wear to be expected from age. No dustcover present. Toning to pages. Minute foxing spots, end papers and inside of covers. Ex libris label and pencil inscriptions, inside of front cover and front end paper. Pages separated from spine. Rubbing, shelf wear to cover corners and spine. Toning, 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" area of stains, surface of covers. [See more photos →]

Three (3) folk/outsider art carved items. 1st item: Loranzo Dow Pugh (TN, 1906-1993) outsider art carved and painted tiger chair, hand-painted in colors of mustard, black, yellow, red and brown. Painted on base "TiGer 1991". Carved signature and date on base "LD PUGH 1991". 32-1/4" H x 14" W x 12-1/2" D. 2nd item: Loranzo Dow Pugh carved Native American male bust with polychrome paint decoration including a masonic painted emblem on the hat. Signed and dated on the back "DP/1989" and additionally signed on the base "Dow". 14" H x 10" W. 3rd item: Folk art carved stained pine candlestand, consisting of a round top on a stepped square base, supported by a carved "hand" standard, all resting on a tripodal base with chip carving at the top. 28 3/4" H x 17" dia. 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition with minor wear to paint decoration. 2nd item: Overall good condition. 3rd item: Some abrasions and wear to table surface, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Colt Model 1895 D. A. (Double Action) New Army & Navy revolver, .41 caliber, serial number 79115. Barrel marked "Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. Hartford CT. U.S.A. Patented Aug. 5 1884 Nov. 6. 88. Mar. 5. 95." and "Colt. D.A. 41". Checkered stocks with scalloped and foliate engraved silver overlay, possibly South Texas or Mexican, round barrel, ejector rod, standard sights. Several assembly marks including "8" cylinder release, "N 8 8" inside crane, and "V" back of cylinder. Also includes period brown leather flap holster with tooled scrolling foliate designs. Barrel length – 6". Overall length – 11 1/4". Holster – 5 1/4" H x 13" W. Serial number corresponds to year 1897, possible Spanish-American War connection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with 10% blue on barrel and frame. Storage dings and scratches, largest 1/4", surface of barrel and frame. Areas of tarnish to silver overlay. Action good. Mechanically sound. No signs of repair. Front sight slightly filed. Stocks believed to be original. Holster in overall worn condition to be expected from age. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Chinese carved green jade belt ornaments including one rectangular form with twin bat carving within a fretwork border (1 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W) and one figural form carved into the shape of a bat with double longevity symbols (1 5/8" H x 3 1/4" W). Both Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both buckles overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

William IV mahogany four-tier etagere, top shelf with gallery over shelves divided by tapered ring turned supports, atop abase with scroll shaped moldings at the two front edges, over a single drawer with turned wooden pulls, all on four turned feet. 56 1/2" H x 27" W x 18" D. English, circa 1840. Provenace: Formerly of Maple Grove Estate, Knoxville, TN when a private residence, and published in a feature on the home in Southern Accents magazine. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Three age cracks. One-half inch loss to molding right front cabinet. [See more photos →]

Three (3) President Woodrow Wilson typed letters signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President and written on "The White House" letterhead. The 1913 letters were addressed to Lewis M. Coleman, U.S. District Attorney for East Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, dated June 24, July 1, and July 24, 1913. The letters refer to Coleman's desire to appoint State Senator Lewis Shepard Pope (1878-1972) as Coleman's Assistant U.S. District Attorney for East TN. In the June 24 letter, Wilson writes "My dear Coleman, May I make this suggestion about the appointment of your subordinates: That you appoint no one who is a member of the present legislature of the State? I find we are apt to be tangled with a good deal of that sort of thing unless we resist it pretty steadily. The laws of most states forbid such appointments to state officers, and I think it would be wise for us to observe the principle of those laws in our federal appointments. I need not tell you what genuine pleasure it gave me to send your name into the Senate for District Attorney. In haste Faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson". The July 1 letter is a direct follow-up to Coleman's response to the June 24 letter, reading "My dear Lewis: Of course, I did not intend to embarrass or limit you, and if you feel as you do about Mr. Pope of Pikeville, you may be sure I shall approve of your action. All I wanted was to suggest was a general policy. In haste, with warmest regard, Faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson". The lengthier July 24 letter reiterates Wilson's reservations regarding Pope's appointment, stating "My dear Lewis: [Tennessee] Senator [Luke] Lea ([1879-1945)] came in to see me yesterday and made certain statements concerning Mr. Pope…He said that Mr. Pope was one of the men in the Senate of the State who took part by his vote in preventing a thorough investigation of certain malfeasances in office which it had long been the demand of the public should be uncovered and dealt with. I, of course, know nothing of the circumstances, and I have not retained in my mind the details of the matter as Senator Lea related them to me. The sum and substance of it is, he believes that Mr. Pope ignored the pledges under which he was acting as representative of the people (pledges which he had explicitly made that he would facilitate the necessary investigations). I hope with all my heart that you are enjoying the duties of your new office. I think of you very often. Cordially and faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson". Letters do not include envelopes. Approximately 9" H x 7 1/8" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from the Lewis M. Coleman (subject of this letter, b. 1861). Note: The Lewis M. Coleman of this letter (b. 1861) was the son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman (1827-1863) and Mary Ambler Marshall, granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835), fourth Chief Justice of the United States. His wife was Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Major General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Letters in overall good condition with light toning, fold lines, few minute foxing spots, to be expected from age. Wilson signatures slightly smudged but in clear and visible condition. Light wrinkling and an horizontal mailing fold. Letters do not include envelopes. [See more photos →]

Two (2) President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) Ohio land grants, one signed by President Jackson. 1st item: President Jackson signed land document, granting Joseph Vance, assignee of John W. S. Samuel Vance, "the North half of Section thirty three in Township five, of Range Twelve (between the Miami Rivers) containing three hundred and twenty eight acres of the Lands directed to be sold at Cincinnati Ohio by Act of Congress, entitled 'An Act providing for the Sale of the lands of the United States in Territory north west of Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky River'" dated December 1830. Housed in a black wooden frame. Sheet – 9 1/4" H x 14" W. Framed – 16 1/4" H x 21 1/4" W. 2nd item: President Jackson land document signed by Private Secretary Andrew Jackson Donelson, granting Samuel Line of Marion County "the East half of South East quarter of section three in Township four South, of Range Sixteen, in the District of Land subject to the sale at Tiffin, Ohio, containing eighty acres" dated June 1, 1832, signed by the President April 15, 1833. Housed in a wooden frame. Sheet – 10" H x 16" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 23 1/4" W. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. Jackson signature slightly faded but clear. Toning around edged of sheet. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Ink of Jackson signature slightly disintegrated but clear. "A" of secretary Jackson obscured by 1/2" smudge. Toning around edges of sheet and fold lines. Minute foxing spots, dampstaining, edges of sheet. Areas of wear to paper, largest 1 3/8", top right of sheet. [See more photos →]

Governor of Tennessee James K. Polk (1795-1849) signed land document, granting William Lee "one hundred and sixty acres, lying in the Hiwassee District, situate in the third township, range second East of the meridian, thirty-two section, and the North West of said section: Beginning at the North West corner of said quarter, with its appurtenances" dated May 25, 1840. Housed in a wooden frame. Sheet – 16 1/8" H x 12 3/4" W. Framed – 23 1/2" H x 20 1/4" W. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Polk signature very strong and clear. Toning, dampstaining, minute foxing spots, around edges of sheet and fold lines. Tears, largest 2", along center and top left fold lines. [See more photos →]

Part of "Caroline Meridionale et Partie de la Georgie Par le Chevr. Bull Gouverneur Lieutenant le Capitaine Gascoign. Chevr. Bryan et de Brahm Arpenteur General de la Caroline Meridle et un des Arpentteurs de la Georgie" by William Gerard De Brahm, published by Chez le Rouge rue des grands Augustins, Paris, 1777. Copper plate engraving on laid paper with Thomas Dupuy watermark, depicting Georgia and part of South Carolina focusing along the coastlines depicting early towns, including Savannah, rivers and other bodies of water, and other points of interest. Title and scale of miles, lower right. "Sud", lower right below map. Left and lower edges of map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Image – 25 5/8" H x 20 1/2" W. Plate – 27 1/4" H x 21" W. Sheet – 29" H x 21 3/4" W. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Does not include Le Rouge's inset strip map. Remnants of glue, paper tears from separation of inset map sheet. Tears, including two 1 1/2" scotch tape repair, edges of sheet. [See more photos →]

9 various cocktail rings including one 18K emerald waterfall cluster ring, marked 18KP, 10.3 grams, ring size: 6-1/4; 7 various 10K cocktail rings including turquoise dangle band, opal dangle band, opal stack band, 2 large opal rings, amethyst cabochon ring and contemporary blue stone ring. Total wt 10K group: 47.8 grams .Ring sizes 10K group range from 6 to 7.5. All gold acid tested. Red stone ring marked 10K but did not test as 10K. It is assumed to be costume jewelry and has not been weighed. 9 items total. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Rings in overall good condition with some surface wear and grime. Red stone ring marked 10K but did not test as 10K so assumed costume jewelry. [See more photos →]

Earline W. Barnes (1926-2005, Texas/Oklahoma) impressionist oil on board painting depicting a Pueblo style home with a courtyard and chickens foreground and trees on either side. Signed lower left in red. Unframed. 18" H x 24 1/4" W. 20th century. CONDITION: Unframed. Good condition overall with slight varnish discoloration lower 1/4 of painting. Stray hair in upper left corner and small accretion 2" from upper right side. Light chipping to corners, otherwise very good condition. [See more photos →]

Karel Christiaan Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006) serigraph on paper titled TWO FACES. Image of two boldly colored abstract expressionist faces. Signed and dated, Appel '74, lower right. Numbered 74/110 lower left. Partial Arches watermark lower right side. Labeled on the back left top "sold Mishkin" and bottom right "Sunshine Face R-8077 145632 6". Sight – 26" H x 37" W. Cream colored frame with reeded molding and plexiglass cover – 37" H x 48" W. CONDITION: Very good condition. White accretions/grime on inside of plexiglass. Surface grime and small dent on frame. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Robert Cottingham (New York, b. 1935) lithographs in black and white. 1st item: Radio City Deli, titled and numbered AP 17/20 lower left, signed lower right. 2nd item: Cold Beer, numbered AP lower left and signed lower right. Both with narrow black frames and no mats, 19 3/4" square sight, 22 1/4" square framed. CONDITION: Both excellent condition, not examined out of frame. [See more photos →]

H. G. Wells. The Island of Doctor Moreau; A Possibility. New York: Stone and Kimball, 1896. First edition. 249pp. Original first state black cloth with gilt lettering and top edge, "Stone & Kimball New York" at foot of spine. 7" H x 4 1/2" W x 3/4" D. Provenance: a Brentwood, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall used condition with general wear to be expected from age. No dustcover present. Light overall toning to pages. Minute foxing spots, end papers and inside of covers. Ex libris label, inside of front cover. Rubbing, shelf wear to cover corners and spine. 1/2" damp stain spot and few errant white marks, largest 1/4", surface of covers. [See more photos →]

Continental School, late 19th century, oil on canvas landscape with mansion in the background, situated behind a body of water; a crescent moon shines overhead. Two figures in a fishing boat are visible in the left foreground, with a grove of trees to their right. Unsigned. Original giltwood cove molded frame with floral edge and corner moldings. 9" H x 15 1/2" W sight, 16" H x 22" W framed. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall craquelure. Some paint loss due to rubbing is visible along upper left corner, and inpainting evident with black light to this side and upper right (4"L). Frame has been regilt. [See more photos →]

Wohl Stobwasser, Braunschweig, Germany, polychrome oil painting on metal plate, three-quarter portrait of woman with long dark hair dressed in Orientalist costume, wearing pearl choker and holding sprig of roses. Stenciled en verso in gold paint: Crown mark, W. St. & Co., Braunschweig. Sight 10" H x 7 1/2" W. Molded wood frame with gilt stencil slip matte: 14" H x 12" W. German, 1st half 19th century. CONDITION: Good condition with craquelure overall. Frame burn from previous oval shaped frame. Corner losses at all four corners. Slight surface scratching to face and left side. Black light shows no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

Marie and Julian Martinez San Ildefonso blackware pottery jar with stylized bearclaw design. Signed "Marie & Julian" on the base. 6 1/2" H x 7" W. 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Good condition with a couple minor fleabites to rim of vase, overall general wear. [See more photos →]

1st & 2nd items: Two (2) American William & Mary side chairs, comprised of mixed woods including walnut and maple, both with rush seats, Spanish style feet and turned stretchers. 40 1/2" H x 20" W x 14 1/2" D and 39 3/4" H x 20 1/4" W x 13 1/4" D. 18th century. 3rd item: American Hepplewhite wing back chair with modern cotton Jacobean pattern upholstery. 45" H x 33" W x 25" D. Late 18th/early 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st & 2nd items: Refinish to both, general use wear. 3rd item: Front feet with old replacements to lower sections measuring 1-1/8" H x 1-1/2" W. Stains to upholstery, primarily to seat, general wear to legs and stretcher. [See more photos →]

F. E. Brandis and Sons transit surveyor, 2 Stanley sextants, and Gimbaled Compass, 4 items total. 1st item: F.E. Brandis and Sons, Brooklyn, New York, No. 3036, brass surveyor's transit level compass, steel dial with engraved name "F.E. Brandis & Sons M'F'G Co/Brooklyn, N.Y./3036", engraved fleur-de-lis at North, two intact leveling vials, and a vernier scale to outer circumference. Mounted to wood base. Transit – 14 1/2" H x 11 3/4" W. Overall – 15" H. Circa 1910. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) Stanley, London, brass sextants, one (1) engraved "Stanley London 1884" with original leather case, and one (1) engraved "1894 Stanley Sextant London" with original burl wood case with brass placard and mountings. Sextants – 4 1/4" H x 4" W. Boxes range in size from 2 3/4" H x 5" W x 4 3/4" D to 2 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W x 5 1/2" D. 3rd item: Gimballed painted brass wet card compass with cardinal points mounted in wooden box. "Made in USA" stamped underside of compass. Compass – 3 3/4" dia. Box – 2 7/8" H x 5" W x 5" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. Compass and levels functional. General wear and oxidation to brass. 2nd-3rd items: Overall good condition. Both sextants appear intact and functional. General wear and oxidation to brass. 4th item: Overall good condition. Areas of oxidation, surface of compass. Minute areas of loss to black paint revealing brass underneath. Wooden box missing lid. [See more photos →]

Two (2) weapons. 1st item: Japanese army Type 95 NCO shin-gunto sword and scabbard (saya), WWII era. Later model aluminum hilt, painted dark brown to resemble the lacing (ito) on officer's shin-gunto swords, with menuki and pommel decorated with cherry blossoms. Locking mechanism welded to the handle and four sided tsuba. Gifu, Nagoya, Kokura arsenal markings on fuchi, serial number "17729" with Nagoya on blade and painted metal scabbard. Blade length – 26". Scabbard length – 29". Overall length – 38". 2nd item: German Wilhelm Weltersbach folding knife with stag horn handle and silver inlay cartouche, manual spring assist. Stamped "Wilh. Weltersback Solingen Germany" on blade near handle. Blade length – 9 1/2". Overall length – 12 1/4" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with few nicks to blade to be expected from age and manner of use. Areas of loss, fading to dark brown paint on hilt and scabbard. 2nd item: Overall good condition with tarnish to blade. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Pennsylvania cobalt stenciled stoneware jugs. 1st item: Hamilton & Jones Greensboro, Pennsylvania 3-gallon cobalt stenciled and decorated stoneware jug. Stenciled in the center "Hamilton and Jones, Greensboro.Penns" with stenciled floral garlands and freehand cobalt floral sprig above and "3" below denoting gallon capacity. Applied strap handle with cobalt accents. 16 1/4" H. Third quarter of 19th century. 2nd item: Hamilton & Co./Greensboro, Pennsylvania 2-gallon cobalt stenciled and decorated stoneware jug. Stenciled in the center "Hamilton and Co., Greensboro.P.A." with stenciled floral garlands and freehand cobalt floral sprig above and "2" below denoting gallon capacity. Applied strap handle with cobalt accents. 13 3/4" H. Third quarter of 19th century. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Fleabite to rim. Old red paint transfer to body. Scattered firing flaws to body. 2nd item: Scattered firing flaws to body. Glaze exfoliation to the rim. [See more photos →]

Major General Andrew Jackson, stipple engraving after the painting by Thomas Sully (1783-1892) by James Barton Longacre (1794-1869), published by William H. Morgan, Philadelphia. Depicts the future president circa 1820, leaning against his horse. Housed in a period bird's eye maple frame with gilt rabbet edge under a burgundy mat. Sight – 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed – 23 3/4" H x 20 1/2" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Some light grime/discoloration and a 1/2" triangle shaped loss to upper margin, 3/4" tear top margin, scattered foxing. Frame has veneer losses to edges, up to 6" long at top edge. [See more photos →]

French mahogany and burlwood tantalus or portable liqueur cabinet, hinged front cover with brass shield form escutcheon and brass shield form engraved medallion to the top. L. Boutigny, Passages Des Princes (Paris) retailer label to the interior. Top and sides open to reveal a 2-tiered removable carved wooden fitted case with brass metal handle. Contains 2 bottles (with stoppers) and 12 cordials, eight with gilt decoration, four not original. Case fitted for 16 cordials. Bottles – 8" H. Cordials – 3 1/2" H. Case – 9 3/4" H x 12 3/4" W x 9 1/2" D. Provenance: Private Murfreesboro, TN collection, descended in the Maney Family of Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro. CONDITION: 4 cordials missing. Vertical shrinkage crack to top of case. Overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Burlon Craig (Lincoln County, North Carolina, 1914-2002) North Carolina folk art pottery jug, dark green alkaline glaze with three incised wavy lines around the shoulder and double applied snakes, each running through a handle and down the body. Base stamped "B B Craig/Vale NC". 15 1/8" H. 10 lbs. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Six (6) gilt bronze desk items. 1st-5th items: Partial Tiffany Studios gilt bronze desk set including bookends and four blotter corners, Adam pattern. Bookends stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1853. Blotter corners stamped JB 1853. Bookends – 5 5/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 5 1/4" D. Early 20th century. 6th item: Bradley & Hubbard gilt bronze easel back calendar holder stamped BRADLEY & HUBBARD MFG. CO. on the back. 4" H x 4" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: Property of a private Knoxville, Tennessee collector. CONDITION: All pieces overall very good condition with normal expected wear. Later felt added to underside base of one bookend. [See more photos →]

U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol, .54 Gauge. Lock plate marked "Middtn/CONN/1852" behind the hammer and "US/H.ASTON&CO." ahead of the hammer. Barrel marked "SM/US". Walnut stocks, round barrel, metal lock plate, hammer, and swivel ramrod, and brass fittings. Two initial cartouches, left flat of stock. Barrel length – 8 1/2". Overall – 14 3/8". Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with wear to bluing and surface pitting. Numerous dings to stock. Action is good. Bore is dark. Areas of tarnish to brass. [See more photos →]

Grouping of twenty-three (23) Pre Civil War and Civil War era items. 1st-8th items: One (1) half plate daguerretype, depicting two seated Confederate soldiers in artillery uniforms housed in tooled leather case with gilt trim. One (1) sixth plate ambrotype depicting a seated elderly woman housed in a S. Peck & Co gutta percha case. One (1) sixth plate ambrotype depicting a seated infant housed in a tooled leather case (no cover). One (1) ninth plate tintype depicting a seated young girl holding a small bouquet of flowers housed in a Holmes, Booth and Hayden gutta percha case. One (1) ninth plate tintype depicting a seated woman housed in a tooled leather case (no cover). One (1) ninth plate tintype depicting a seated man with a beard housed in a tooled leather case with gilt trim (no cover). One (1) ninth plate ambrotype depicting a seated young woman housed in a gutta percha case. One (1) sixteenth plate ambrotype depicting the portrait of a young man housed in a tooled leather case. Items range in size from 2 1/8" H x 1 7/8" W to 6 1/8" H x 4 7/8" W. 9th-22nd items: Fourteen (14) pre Civil War and Confederate States of America (CSA) bills. 9th-10th items: one (1) circa 1851 Bank of the State of Georgia $20 bill from Savannah, GA, serial # 1436, one (1) November 1, 1862 State of Mississippi $50 "Faith of the State Pledged" note, serial # 5303. 11th-23rd items: Thirteen (13) February 17, 1864 CSA bills from Richmond, VA, including two (2) 50 cent fractional bill, First Series, serial # 91770/ pp F, and serial # 91792/ pp F, three (3) $5 bills with sequential serial numbers, Fourth Series, serial # 82012, 82013, 82014/ pp C, two (2) $10 bills, including one Fifth Series, serial # 16783/ pp A, and one Eight Series, serial # 32699/ pp C, four (4) $20 bills, including one First Series, serial # 70603/ pp D, one Fifth Series, serial # 3105/ pp D, and two sequential Seventh Series bills, serial # 23909, 23910/ pp A, one (1) $50 bill, First Series, serial # 79649/ pp A, one (1) $100 bill, serial # 6004/ pp C. CONDITION: The image of the two soldiers has deterioration, the face of one soldier mostly obscured, likely due to cleaning. 1 1/2" area of glass plate broken with case split at spine, two soldiers image. Image of elderly woman in partial condition. Overall craquelure, surface of young girl with flowers and young woman images. Spine of case in fragile condition, portrait of young man. Pinprint areas of damage, man with beard image. See description for additional notes. 9th-23rd items: Bills in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age and manner of use. [See more photos →]

Jules Cuendet Swiss tabletop cylinder music box, plays 10 Southern US tunes and retains the original tune sheet with company logo upper left and tune indicator. Crank marked "408" and cylinder marked "68". Comb fully intact. Inlaid rosewood case with ebonized trim and interior. 5 3/4" H x 18" W x 8 1/2" D. 14.5 lbs. Late 19th/early 20th century. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Losses to inlay on lid. Fully functional and comb intact. [See more photos →]

Middle Eastern flintlock blunderbuss pistol, unmarked. Mahogany stocks with carved garland swags. Flowering Kufic style script, embossed round barrel with flared muzzle (1 3/4" across), iron frame, brass trigger guard, side plate, and butt plate, all decorated with carved or incised foliate motifs. Barrel length – 10 1/2". Overall length – 20". Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall worn condition. Areas of loss, largest 1" x 2 3/4", to stocks. 1/8" area of loss to top of brass butt plate. Areas of oxidation, largest 3/4", to barrel. Bore is dark. [See more photos →]

Group of three (3) Pennsylvania-German Frakturs, 2 period. 1st item: Pennsylvania German ink and watercolor on paper birth announcement, dated 1810, with tulip and floral border in red, gold and blue. Housed in a plain black frame. American, early 19th century. Sheet – 7 3/4" H x 13" W. Framed – 11 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. 2nd item: Pennsylvania German 1771 watercolor, ink and graphite on paper birth and baptism fraktur decorated with central floral urn and tall column to each side. Sheet – 8" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed – 9" H x 14" W. American, late 18th century. 3rd item: Small watercolor on paper fraktur of pair of standing lions and pair parrots flanking a poinsettia plant with initials at base. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 6 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed – 8 1/4" x 11 1/4". 18th century style, but probably 20th century. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered paper creases and stains. Minor loss to paint. 2nd item: Overall toning to paper and scattered paper creases. Dark stain upper left and right corners. Some wear to image. 3rd item: General toning to paper with stain at upper left corner and near center base. Wear to frame. [See more photos →]

Signed and dated Southern alkaline stoneware pottery storage jar, Georgia or Alabama. Ovoid form with lug handles, all over alkaline glaze and olive drip. Inscribed and dated " M. M. Seag…(sp?)/ Nov. 29th 1856". 16 1/2" H. 24 lbs. CONDITION: Large chip to side of body. Firing bubble lower body. Crack along the base and cracks to bottom. [See more photos →]

6 early Kentucky coin silver teaspoons with elongated, oval-ended handles, the backs marked E * OUTTEN in rectangles (Ephraim Outten, working Maysville, KY by 1816-d. 1825). 5 1/8" L. 2.19 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Renau, Louisville, KY, acquired in 1975 from Carriage House Antiques, Carrollton, Missouri. Letter from dealer to Mrs. Renau with price list mentioning these spoons is included with the lot. CONDITION: Very good condition with no monograms ormonogram removals. [See more photos →]

German .900 Silver repousse footed pedestal centerpiece bowl, marks for Carl Weishaupt (1802-1864). Oval shaped bowl with scalloped and reeded border over fruit and foliate repousse decoration on a pedetal center with repeating repousse decoration to the flaring base, terminating in a scalloped and reeded foot. Base marked "900 C. Weishaupt" with additional German hallmarks. 10 1/4" H x 13 3/4" W x 8 3/4" D. Mid-19th century. 31.585 troy ounces. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light wear. Light indentation to center of bowl where stem connects. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Andrew Johnson documents. 1st item: Military appointment commission document with steel engraved stamp signature for President Andrew Johnson, hand signed by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, conferring the rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel to James E. Harrison "for gallant and meritorious services during the Maryland Campaign" dated August 5, 1866. Housed in a black wooden frame. Sight – 19 1/4" H x 15 5/8" W. Framed – 20 3/4" H x 17 1/4" W. Biography: "James E. Harrison was born April 17, 1829 in Virginia and served the Union cause during the Civil War. He served during the Battle of Brandy's Station, Battle of Antietem, Chancellorsville, Stoneman's Raid, Hanover Court House, for which he was conferred Brevet Major, and others. At the war's end, he was assigned to Washington, D.C. where he died of an unknown disease at a military hospital on November 4, 1867. He was buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Plot R49/254". (Information according to https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18072#). 2nd item: Post Civil War Confederate Pardon document with steel engraved stamp signature for President Andrew Johnson, hand signed by Secretary of State William H. Seward, granting William Rix of Mobile, Alabama "a full pardon and amnesty for all offenses by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion…This pardon to be of no effect until the said William Rix shall take the oath prescribed in the Proclamation of the President, dated May 29th 1865…" dated December 2, 1865. 18" H x 23" W. 3rd item: Civil War era Military Governor of Tennessee Andrew Johnson hand signed appointment commission document, conferring the rank of Second Lieutenant of Company B, First Regiment of Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, to George Odom, dated November 1, 1862. Housed in a wooden frame. Sheet – 16 1/8" H x 12 7/8" W. Framed – 23 1/2" H x 20 3/8" W. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition. Both signatures very strong and clear. Slight waviness to paper. minute tear or area of insect damage, lower left fold line. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Both signatures clear. Separated along center horizontal fold line. Slight toning, foxing spots, surface of sheet. 3rd item: Document separated at fold lines. Acid damage from old tape repair to fold lines. Johnson signature strong, affected by separation of fold lines and acid damage from tape but clearly visible. Foxing spots, areas of dampstaining, largest 3 1/4" x 2 1/2", surface of sheet. [See more photos →]

Group of seven (7) assembled Continental Mannerist wainscot chairs, oak with mixed woods, consisting of six (6) side chairs and one (1) armchair, all having paneled backs and plain seats with pegged, mortise and tenon construction. Side chairs with arched front stretchers. Center panel of armchair with some remaining stenciled paint decoration. Side chairs range in size from: 39" H x 15 1/2" W x 15" D to 41 1/4" H x 16 1/4" W x 15 1/2" D. Armchair – 43 1/4" H x 22 1/2" W x 15 1/4" D. Mid 17th century. Provenance: The estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All with overall general wear commensurate with use. Some chairs with age cracks to seats. [See more photos →]

Minnie Adkins (Kentucky, 20th century) painted wood folk art carving of a red fox. Signed and dated "M Adkins 1999" underside of snout. Signed with copyright, underside of front paws. 12 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 42 1/4" D. American, late 20th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Few scuffs, largest 1 1/4", surface of carving. Minute brown stains, surface of snout. [See more photos →]

Sixty-eight (68) silver half dollars, including sixty-two (62) Standing Liberty half dollars, two (2) 1935, one (1) 1936, three (3) 1937, one (1) 1938, one (1) 1939, one (1) 1940, four (4) 1941, thirteen (13) 1942, fourteen (14) 1943, ten (10) 1944, eight (8) 1945, two (2) 1946, one (1) 1947, one (1) with unreadable date, possibly 1941, two (2) Seated Liberty half dollars, one (1) 1876, one (1) 1877, three Barber/Liberty Head Half Dollars, one (1) 1899, one (1) 1902, one (1) 1907, and one (1) 1925 Stone Mountain half dollar. 26.71 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: All coins in circulated condition. [See more photos →]

William Richardson Tyler (New York/New Hampshire, 1825-1896) oil on canvas landscape of cows standing in a stream with tall trees to the right and left. Signed "W.R. Tyler" lower left. Stamped label for Moores & Winder Jewelry & Art Store, Artists materials, Troy, NY, en verso. Framed in newer bronzed wood frame. Sight – 19" H x 11" W. Framed – 25 5/8" H x 17 5/8" W. CONDITION: Overall craquelure with paint losses along three line cracks in upper left corner. Black light reveals no inpainting or alterations. [See more photos →]

3 Coin Silver beakers with flared rims and feet, each engraved "Premium Awarded by the NY State Ag. Soc. Syracuse Sept. 30, 1841. Marked G.W. & H. in rectangle for Gale, Wood & Hughes, working New York City, 1833-1845). Each 3 3/4" H, 11.81 oz troy. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Kentucky documents signed by Governors Isaac Shelby and John Breathitt. 1st item: Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) signed land grant, dated 1794, granting James Akins 640 acres on Goose Creek in "the district set aside for officers". Matted together with an illustration (possibly from Harper's Weekly) of Shelby's home, "Traveller's Rest," and portrait of Shelby, Daniel Boone, and General James Wilkinson. Overall (including mat) – 20" H x 31 1/2" W. Note: Shelby was the first and fifth governor of Kentucky, serving from 1792 to 1796 and again from 1812-1816. 2nd item: John Breathitt (b. 1786- d. 1834, KY Governor 1832-1834) signed land assignation document to Jesse W. (?) Alexander, size and county unstated, dated 1832. Sealed in plastic sleeve. 7 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Shelby signed land grant – faded, with tears at folds affecting the C of the governor's signature, losses up to 1 1/2" below signature, toning and creases, especially at sides. Print – Good condition with even toning. Breathitt land document- losses at each lower corner, up to 3 1/2" x 3 1/4", affecting seal, separations at folds including one affecting Breathitt's autograph, toning and foxing. [See more photos →]

Group of three (3) cased glass lamps, including a pair of white to purple mounted onto bronze and marble bases and one white to green while having a cut glass top, a gilt metal base and a faceted crystal finial. Pair of lamps measure: 12 1/2" H base, 21 1/2" H overall. Single lamp measure 17" H base, 30" H overall. All early 20th century. Provenance: Private Bristol, TN collection. CONDITION: All lamps very good condition, not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Five (5) Asian porcelain items. 1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain charger having polychrome precious object decoration to the interior with jui-head border to the rim and painted foliate decoration to the outer rim. 13 1/2" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain low bowl, the interior with figures amongst landscape, bat and insect decoration. 3 1/4" H x 9 1/4" dia. Early 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain hat stand with bat and figures amongst landscape decoration and inscription upper left of decoration. 11 3/8" H. Early 20th century. 4th & 5th items: Pair of Chinese miniature ceramic covered jars having Sancai or 3-color glaze and raised lotus and vine decoration. Illegible red mark to the bases. 3 3/4" H. Early 20th century. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Slight wear to enameled decoration. One minor abrasion to rim, lower quadrant. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Overall very good condition, wear to gilt on rim. 4th & 5th items: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Military instruction book signed by Major William Allen titled "Instruction for Heavy Artillery; Prepared by a Board of Officers for the use of the Army of the United States", printed Charleston, SC 1861, Steam-Power Presses of Evans & Cogswell. 272 pages with 39 illustration plat, 12mo. Ink inscription to front end paper reading "J. R. C. Lewis. Va Service. Jamestown Island. June 4th 1861" with inscription in pencil reading "Presented to Lewis M. Coleman by Major Wm. Allen June 10th 1862" with additional ink inscription reading "Major Allen was one of Lee's staff – Was a talented man & a scholar son of a ___ of Winchester M.A.C. (Mary Ambler Marshall Coleman)". Ink inscription to inner cover and title page reading "Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr./From Grandma Coleman/for Lewis Jr./This is your grandfathers book-He told me he had closely studied all the ____ – knew every strategy of battle – was very proud of his knowledge. From Grandmother M.A.C.". 7 3/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 1 1/8" D. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Lewis M. Coleman Jr. II (1894-1914), son of Lewis M. Coleman Jr., son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman (1827-1863) and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. also was related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, who was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Biography: "William Allan (1837-1889) was an educator, writer, and Confederate army officer during the American Civil War. A University of Virginia graduate, Allan served on the staff of Confederate general Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and later with Jubal A. Early's Army of the Valley. After the war, at the invitation of Robert E. Lee, Allan taught mathematics at Washington College in Lexington. There he began to write about the Civil War, collaborating on a book with the mapmaker Jedediah Hotchkiss, contributing to the debates about the Battle of Gettysburg, and publishing a memoir. Allan became popular on the Lost Cause lecture circuit, and authored a history of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862 and the first volume of a history of the Army of Northern Virginia. In 1873, Allan became the first principal of McDonogh Institute, a private school for poor boys near Baltimore, Maryland. He died there in 1889". (Information according to https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Allan_William_1837-1889#start_entry). Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Wear and losses to spine edge of tooled fabric cove, denting and losses to corners. Frontis page missing, small fragment remaining. Interior with some spotting and minor browning. Browning and spotting of foreedge. [See more photos →]

Attributed to Heriberto Juarez (Mexican, 1932-2008) patinated bronze Cubist style sculpture of a bull, mounted atop a white marble rectangular base. Unsigned. 10" H x 12 1/2" L x 7 3/4" W. 22 lbs. Provenance: Brentwood, Tennessee collection. Previous Juarez sculptures from this collection sold in our January 24, 2015 auction (Lots 301 and 302). Private Brentwood, TN collection. CONDITION: Some wear to applied patina, particularly on head, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Mid-Victorian 18K yellow gold, diamond and black enamel pin designed as three starbursts or snowflakes, approx 2.40 cts Old Mine cut diamonds t.w. 7/8" x 2". 16.3 grams. Circa 1860-1880. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Most diamonds have some flaws or chips. [See more photos →]

1st item: English mahogany Chippendale style tilting tea table with an octofoil carved top, carved spiral standard and acanthus carved knees and feet. 43" H (vertical), approx. 30" H (horizontal) x 31" dia. 19th century. 2nd item: English mahogany tilt-top candlestand with ring and spiral carved standard over tripodal Queen Anne slipper feet. Top – 15 1/4" x 21 1/2". 28" H, w/ top level. Early 18th century. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Both tables overall good condition with general wear commensurate with age. Both with metal braces added to the underside of standard. [See more photos →]

Four (4) items total, 3 unframed maps and 1 book excerpt. 1st item: Joseph Scott: THE SOUTHWEST TERRITORY, Scott's Gazetteer, Phila. 1795, showing the Mero district, Nashville, Knoxville, Clarksville and other Tennessee locations such as Ross's Iron Works and the South Boundary Military Reservation; Kentucky to the North and Georgia to the South. The area west of the Mississippi River is shown only as Louisiana. Image 6" x 7 1/4", Sheet 6 1/2" x 8 1/4". 2nd item: Abraham Bradley Jr., MAP OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, drawn and engraved for Morse's American Gazetteer, Boston, 1797. Sheet 8-1/2" H x 15-5/8" W. 3rd item: A MAP OF THE UNITED STATES AND PART OF LOUISIANA, attr. Richard Brookes or Guthrie, c. 1808, engraved by William Kneass. Undated map published shortly after the Louisiana Purchase showing the Mississippi Territory as well as "Tennassee" and other Southern states, the Mississippi River and several inaccurate depictions of rivers in the Mississippi Territory, which had yet to be fully explored and charted. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8" sheet, 10 1/2 " x 8 1/4" image. Unframed. 4th item: Excerpt from an unknown book, titled TERRITORY SOUTH OF OHIO or the TENNESSEE GOVERNMENT. Pages 527-534, discussing the geography, climate, animals, commerce, Indians, Militia, revenue, character, manners and dress of Tennessee circa 1791. 8" x 10". Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items sealed in plastic sleeves. 1st item: Top margin trimmed into plate, ragged lower edge, relatively little toning, possibly deacidified. 2nd item: Toning and foxing throughout, 3 vertical folds. 3rd item: 1 3/4" x 1/2" loss at left corner, 2 small losses to lower right edge under 1/4"L; folds, toning, and foxing. 5" separation along right vertical fold line. 4th item: Very good condition with light toning. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Chinese Items: 1st item: Chinese oxblood or langyao hong, also known as sang de boeuf, porcelain vase with crackled glaze, mounted as a lamp on an openwork bronze vase. Vase – 11 1/2"H. Overall – 22" H. Vase likely 19th century, with mid 20th century mounting. 2nd item: Chinese Doucai Famille Rose porcelain bowl with scalloped rim, the exterior decorated with chicken and roosters in landscape, the interior decorated with fruits and flowers. Ch'eng Hua Dynasty mark to underside. Likely 18th or 19th century. 6 3/4" dia., 3" H. CONDITION: 1st item: Bottom drilled, otherwise very good condition. 2nd item: 3/4" hairline extending from rim, 1/16" chip to underside of foot. [See more photos →]

Assembled group of twenty-five (25) Japanese Imari or Arita plates, all with scalloped rims, alternating panel decoration to the fronts and outer rim decoration. Including six (6) dinner plates (11" dia), eleven (11) luncheon sized plates of one design (8 1/2" dia.), and eight (8) luncheon plates of another design (8 1/2" dia). All Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Louisville, TN collection. CONDITION: One dinner plate with chip to rim. All plates overall good condition, a few with minor wear to enameled decoration. [See more photos →]

American oil on canvas caricature painting depicting a group of officers in late 19th century uniforms, some on horseback, conversing with one another in a courtyard setting, with a tree and a building with four Ionic columns in the background. Illegibly signed and dated "W__ er fec N.Y. Feb. 82" lower right. Housed in a carved gilt frame with off white linen rabbet edge. Sight – 16" H x 25 3/8" W. Framed – 22 3/4" H x 32" W. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Craquelure, surface of canvas. Not examined outside of frame, painting appears to have been relined with minor inpainting to craquelure splits (see black light photo). [See more photos →]

WWII Japanese army field infantry shin-gunto sword and scabbard. Bronze pommel, ray skin grip wrapped in silk threads, tsuba with five petal flowers, leather scabbard with brass mounts, blade has unsigned tang. Blade length – 26 3/4". Overall length with scabbard – 40". Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition for age, blade with a few very slight nicks, areas of pitting and tarnish. Tsuba slightly loose. Areas of wear to leather, surface of scabbard. [See more photos →]

Blousy Angel Artist Fraktur, (Pennsylvania, active 1780-1811) baptismal certificate of Maria Barbara, daughter of Michel and Maria Barbarine Seborne, born 10 June 1805, in Lowhill Township, North Hampton County, (now Lehigh County) Pennsylvania, watercolor and ink on laid paper. Swan at top of wreath and heart at base. Sight: 12 5/8" x 15 5/8". Stained oak beveled frame: 14 1/2" x 17 1/2". Provenance: Acquired in Williamsport, PA 35 years ago by present owner. Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. CONDITION: Center vertical crease line. 2 1/4" L tear at lower left margin with 3/4" Loss. 4" L tear upper right margin. Smaller creases, losses, folds and tears mostly near perimeter of paper. Some surface grime and light foxing. [See more photos →]

Five (5) early brass candlesticks. 1st item: Footed candlestick, likely Spanish, with square pan having engraved foliate decoration, raised on bun feet; large candle cup with round extraction holes. (Solder repair to underside of pan, visible from top, thumbnail sized dent or area of pitting to candle cup, repair to at least one foot, dents at feet area). 5 1/4" H x 5 1/2" square. 2nd-3rd items: A near pair of brass capstan candlesticks, each with round flared bases and double extraction holes (one hole with small tear, another with some minor pitting to lip). 4 3/4" and 4 15/16"H, 4 1/2" and 4 3/4" dia. 4th-5th items: A near pair of brass candlesticks with raised round saucer bases and baluster shaped stems (both have some light pitting to stems). Both 6" H x 4 1/2" dia. All likely Continental, late 16th to early 17th centuries. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: All with general wear and small minor dents, see individual item descriptions. [See more photos →]

1st item: Kentucky percussion long rifle with maple full stock, .44 caliber (approximately), octagonal barrel, lockplate with foliate design, unmarked, brass fittings, double set triggers with brass trigger guard with spur, brass forend cap. End of barrel with dot pattern design around the perimeter of the bore. Maple stock enhanced with burnt lines to simulate tiger maple. 2nd half 19th century. Barrel length – 38 9/16". Overall length – 57 1/2". 2nd item: Kentucky country store advertising wooden firkin or bucket with swing handle, painted brown, paint decoration advertising W.D. DALTON LUDLOW KY SHOPS. 9" H x 8 3/8" top diameter. Third quarter 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Rifle with older patina. Brass trigger guard loose. Triggers and hammer nonworking at present. One-half inch diagonal shallow chip to stock at toe plate. 2nd item: Missing lid. 6" x 5/8" loss to one finger strap. 3/4" x 1/2" loss at rim. Losses to handle pins. [See more photos →]

Percussion half stock rifle, .30 caliber, possibly Southern. Illegibly marked. Tiger maple stocks, heavy octagonal barrel (1" across muzzle), metal frame, back action lock, brass mountings, front and rear sights, ramrod included. Barrel length – 31 3/4". Overall length – 47". Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Rifle has drum type conversion to percussion. Barrel has been cut down. Stock heavily repaired beneath lock plate, filled in around back action lock. Front and rear sights replaced. Front thimble moved. Brass escutcheon missing, left side of forestock. [See more photos →]

Peter Vilhelm Ilsted (Denmark, 1861-1933) 1st item: mezzotint on paper titled "Two Girls in a Doorway" depicting two women in a darkened room, one seated and playing a lute, one standing in a doorway wrapped in a dark red shawl. Numbered "50/17" in pencil, lower left under image, signed "Peter Ilsted" in pencil, lower right under image. Label with artist's name, en verso. Housed under glass in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 15 1/2" x 12 3/4" W. Sight – 16 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W. Framed – 24 5/8" H x 21 1/2" W. 2nd item: mezzotint on paper titled "Woman Reading" depicting a woman reading at a desk, her back turned. Numbered "125/53" in pencil, lower left under image, signed "Peter Ilsted" in pencil, lower right under image. Label with artist's name, en verso. Housed under glass in a contemporary wooden frame. Image – 13 1/8" H x 11 1/4" W. Sight – 14 5/8" H x 12 3/8" W. Framed – 22 5/8" H x 20 3/8" W. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition. Slight waviness to paper. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. Slight waviness to paper. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Oil on canvas full-length Orientalist portrait of woman in traditional clothing with arms clasped at waist, standing in front of a tent or wallhanging. Unsigned. Framed in pickled stained wood frame. Sight 48" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed 51 1/4" H x 33" W. Mid-20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition with slight craquelure on left near center. [See more photos →]

(2 items). 1st item: Baltimore coin silver repousse Christening mug, marks for Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786 – 1870) active 1805-1870. Footed baluster form and scrolled rococo handle, all-over chased and engraved repousse decoration with central cartouche engraved "Bessie". 3 3/4" H. 2nd item: Baltimore coin silver repousse Christening mug, marks for Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786 – 1870) active 1805-1870. Cylindrical form with applied hollow, shaped handle with all-over chased and engraved floral and bird decoration. Central cartouche with monogram. 3 1/4" H. 5.820 troy ounces. Both mugs circa 1840s. 6.510 troy ounces. 12.330 total troy ounces. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Body slightly misshapen, denting to one side of base. Split to rim at left side handle joint. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Watercolor on card stock attributed to Patricia Buckley Moss (Virginia/New York, b. 1933) depicting a young Amish woman holding a sheaf of wheat in the crook of her right arm and a basket of apples in her left hand, a brick house and bare tress, background. Unsigned. Pencil sketch of the young woman, en verso. Housed under glass in a wooden frame with burl wood veneer. Painting – 31 3/4" H x 20 1/4" W. Framed – 34 5/8" H x 22 5/8" W. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

President James Madison (1751-1836) signed land document, granting Joseph Springer of Knox County Indiana Territory (now part of Illinois) "the southwest quarter of section Eighteen of township Five south of the base line in range One east of the 2nd principal meridian of the Lands directed to be sold at Jeffersonville by the Act of Congress, entitled 'An Act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky river'", dated October 3, 1814. Housed under glass in a black and gilt painted wood frame. Sheet – 8 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 13" H x 18 1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. Biography: "Joseph Springer was a captain of the The Twelfth Regiment of the The First Brigade of the Indiana Territory during the War of 1812. He received his commission on March 14, 1816, one of the few commissions issued before the State government commenced". (Information according to http://genealogytrails.com/ind/warof1812.html). CONDITION: Overall good condition with areas of toning and scuffs to be expected from age. "J" of signature slightly faded, otherwise in strong, clear condition. Black ink spots, largest 3/8", en verso of sheet. 1/4" area of distortion of glass, lower right center. [See more photos →]

Archive of mostly Kentucky related documents, including legal documents related to early Jefferson County settler Richard Chenoweth (who lost several family members and whose wife was scalped in the notorious Chenoweth Massacre of 1789), plus documents bearing signatures of KY Governor John Adair and Mississippi Governor Tilghman M. Tucker, along with numerous other documents, about 60 total. The archive includes an 1822 acquittal signed by Governor John Adair in the case of James K. Welch, who was fined $136 by the Jefferson Circuit Court "for permitting a nuisance to remain in his cellar". Counter signed by J. Cabell Breckenridge, Secretary, and Worden Pope, clerk. Also included is an 1869 Civil War pension application and reciept for Elizabeth Mitchell, widow of Union Lt. Col. Samuel Mitchell. The dozen or so Chenoweth documents appear to be related to a 1797-1801 court case involving Chenoweth (1735-1802) and Thomas Curry vs. James Denny (Denney). They include a manuscript copy of a land survey for Chenoweth, dated 1783-1785, with hand drawn map, for 2000 acres in Jefferson County along the west branch of Floyd's Fork; and an 1801 Kentucky Court of Appeals judgement in a court case finding "manifest error has occurred to the great damage of the said [Richard] Chenoweth and [Thomas] Curry", defendants in the case brought by James Denny over a land dispute, ordering the error "should be corrected in due manner and that full and speedy justice should be done to the parties in this behalf". The order is signed by Achilles Sneed, clerk of the Court of Appeals from 1801 until he was ousted in 1824 as a result of the Old Court-New Court controversy. (In that controversy, the Kentucky General Assembly abolished the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the state's highest court at that time, and replaced it with a new court. The justices refused to recognize the validity of that action, and for a time, two separate courts operated as the court of last resort in Kentucky, pushing the state to the brink of Civil War. Sneed refused a legislative mandate to turn over his records to the New Court by January 1825, so Francis Blair, the New Court clerk, assembled a group that broke into Sneed's office and took what records they could find; Sneed was subsequently charged with contempt of court). This archive also includes numerous other documents related to court cases from 1785 through 1871 and some documents from Mississippi, Maryland and Louisiana (including one signed by New Orleans mayor William Freret in 1841), a marriage certification for William Wisehart and Mary Hines of Hamilton County, Ohio, signed by Peter Bell; and a freight receipt for wares (including sugar and earthenware) transported between New Orleans and Louisville. Note that one document bears a 20th century purple stamp "Old Circuit Common Law". Some of the documents, including one with "signatures" of Richard Chenoweth and wife Margaret, appear to be old manuscript copies. CONDITION: Most documents are toned and fragile, with separations at fold lines ranging from 1/4" to full separations. Tucker, Roman, Freret and Adair documents have fold separations but unaffected bold signatures. The Chenoweth land survey document has stains to entire right edge. Note that one group of documents is extremely fragile, and contains several fragments. [See more photos →]

Zoma Baitler (Lithuania/Uruguay 1908-1994) cubist style oil on canvas painting depicting boats in a harbor at sunset. Signed lower left. Gallery label en verso for Galleria Rio de la Plata (Uruguay) Housed in a in gold wood frame with ivory mat and nameplate. Sight – 9 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed – 17 3/8" H x 19 1/8" W. Circa 1960s. CONDITION: Scattered light cracquelure, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Nineteen (19) Black Americana photographs. 1st item: Carte de visite depicting the nine original members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in a studio setting, circa late 19th century. No studio marks. 2 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W. Biography: "In 1866 the Fisk Free Colored School was established in Nashville, Tennessee by the American Missionary Association. Housed in abandoned Union hospital barracks, Fisk set out to educate former slaves with the support of donations from former abolitionists. As those donations declined over the next five years, Fisk fell on hard times. To save the institution, Fisk’s treasurer, George Leonard White, decided to gamble on the extraordinary voices of the young black singers who had begun to share with him the songs of their ancestors. In 1871, over the objections of his colleagues and sponsors, White and his assistant, a young African American pianist named Ella Sheppard, led a choir of nine young former slaves (now called the Fisk Jubilee Singers) from Nashville to perform for congregations in the North along the route of the Underground Railway". (Information according to http://www.blackpast.org/aah/fisk-jubilee-singers). 2nd item: Photogravure postcard depicting the members of the "Fisk Jubilee Trio", Mr. Eugene M. McAdoo, Miss Euna M. Mocara, and Miss Laura A. Carr, dressed in early 20th century clothing in a studio setting. Postcard printed in Britain, circa 1907-1910. 5 3/8" H x 3 3/4" W. Biography: "Eugene McAdoo ran the Fisk Jubilee Trio and it was in Britain between 1907 and 1910. They appeared in small halls, often associated with nonconformist churches. Their concerts were heard by over 12,000 people, and on 8 April 1907 they went on a tour of south Wales". (Information according to http://www.jeffreygreen.co.uk/049-eugene-mcadoos-jubilee-trio-in-britain). 3rd item: Lithograph on card stock advertisement for "The Jubilee King Gospel Singers of Winston-Salem, N. C." depicting six young African American men dressed in early/mid 20th century suits standing on an outdoor staircase, an older man, presumably their manager, seated below and pointing up at them. Each is identified by name "Andrew Williams/James Leake/Listin Thomas/George Bryant/Jessie Robinson/Henry Boyd" including their manager "F. H. Holiday". 7 5/8" H x 8 3/8" W. 4th-19th items: Sixteen (16) postcards and photographs depicting African American men, women, and children in a variety of settings and poses. Two postcards, each depicting a male figure in early 20th century suits, with studio marks for Rensler's Photography, Cincinnati, OH, and one postcard, depicting a young girl in an early 20th century dress and holding a bouquet of flowers, with studio marks for Worthington's Photography, Chicago, IL. Three, possibly four individuals identified, reverse. Items range in size from 3 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W to 5 5/8" H x 3 3/8" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with areas of toning, foxing spots, areas of wear, creases, dampstaining, etc. to be expected from age. 1st-2nd items: Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Minute foxing spots, surface of card stock. Areas of loss/abrasions, largest 1 1/2", surface of card stock. [See more photos →]

Craige family, North Carolina, related leatherbound album and notebook, 2 items total (note: see related lot, #508). 1st item: Album, approx. 100 pages, with gilt tooled decoration and name E.P. Erwin to cover (Elizabeth Pfifer Erwin of Burke County, NC, married Francis Burton Craige, Dec. 23, 1836), contains watercolor theorem style flower illustrations, pasted newspaper clippings, numerous hand written poems and inscriptions (many to Elizabeth from various friends). There is also a lock of hair with note that it is from "little Mary Dale Craig, Williamsport TN". Dates of inscriptions range from 1833 to 1836, the year of Elizabeth Erwin's marriage, suggesting it may have been a school friendship album, however, there are pasted in clippings from later dates, including one regarding a stroke suffered by General Robert E. Lee and the 1863 death of Captain William Campbell Lord of the N.C. 57th infantry as a result of wounds suffered in the 1863 storming of Marye's Hill. The album itself was published by J.C. Riker New York and contains several engraved illustrations of the Hudson River – Upstate New York area by A.H. Durand after artists such as Thomas Cole . 9 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W. 2nd item: Notebook, lacking cover, containing manuscript titled "Personal Reminiscences of Mammy" (dated April, 1900) and an essay on "Lee and Jackson." Several looseleaf papers included as well including an essay titled "Austrian Princesses and the parts they have played in the tragedies of France". Newspaper clippings are pinned in on the birth of two Vanderbilt babies and a poem about Stonewall Jackson. Notebook – 8" x 6 1/2". Provenance: Nashville TN estate. CONDITION: 1st item: Cover is detached, with spine and edge wear; pages toned and brittle, some pages detached and chipped. Printed illustrations show considerable foxing. Some pencil inscriptions have faded. Watercolor illustrations bright and in good condition. 2nd item: Notebook lacks covers and first few pages, toned with some pale staining to top edge. [See more photos →]

2 sterling silver repousse serving items. 1st item: Theodore B. Starr, New York, rectangular footed sterling silver tray with wide floral and shell repousse border and scroll feet. Underside marked "Theodore B. Starr/New York/Sterling/618". 13 1/2" L x 10 3/4" W. 24.160 troy ounces. 2nd item: Wallace Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl with shaped lily repousse border. Marked on the base with Wallace hallmark, "Sterling/2684". 8 1/2" dia. 6.665 troy ounces. 30.815 total troy ounces. Provenance: Private Bristol, TN collection. CONDITION: Both pieces with light surface scratching. Some fleabites to bowl interior. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Neoclassical style iron chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs, each with brass swan head finials, lyre backs, black painted wooden plank seats and paw feet. Armchairs also have ring ornaments at arms. 36" H, seat height to floor – 17". First half 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light wear and scattered abrasions, seats have been replaced, some new screws and some missing screws. Some green oxidation to brass feet. [See more photos →]

Bernice Sims (Alabama/Louisiana, 1926-2014) acrylic on canvas outsider art painting depicting several black figures washing and hanging laundry outside a cabin. Signed lower right "B Sims". Whitewashed distressed wood frame. Sight – 15" H x 19" W. Framed – 19" H x 23" W. Provenance: West Tennessee estate of a folk /outsider art collector. CONDITION: 2" loss to top of frame. Painting in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two lady's 14K yellow gold pocket watches. 1st item: Lady's 14K yellow gold Illinois Watch Co. hunting case watch, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, sub seconds dial, spade hands, glass crystal, Movement no. 920413, case no. 548546, marked Warranted 14K U.S. Assay B.W.C. Co., Case with satin and bright gold floral criss cross bands and scalloped rim, dust cover, cartouche engraved "Donna", 1-9/16" W. 52.9 grams. Early 20th century. 2nd item: 14K yellow gold Swiss lady's pocket watch, squirrel hallmark inside cover and on inside rim, white porcelain dial with Arabic numerals with sub second hand dial, script monogram on cover. 1 3/16" W. 21.5 grams. Early to mid 20th century. 9" L Gold-plated watch chain is included with this group. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both watches running at time of inspection. Cases in very good condition. Both engraved. [See more photos →]

Five (5) assorted sterling silver julep cups with tapered bodies, 3 with reeded rims and bases: 1 stamped "Alvin Sterling S251", 1 stamped with Manchester Silver Company manufacturer mark with "3759", 1 stamped "Sterling"; 1 with reeded rim and flared base, stamped "Fisher Sterling 85" with manufacturer mark; 1 with flared rim, stamped "S. Kirk & Son Sterling 283A". Manchester cup inscribed "FCBA 7-24-70", underside of base. Cups range in size from 3 1/4" H x 3" dia to 4 1/2" H x 3 3/8" dia. 19.67 total troy ounces. CONDITION: Overall good condition with surface scratches. 1 3/4" dent to base of Fisher cup. [See more photos →]

Thirty-nine (39) U.S. Peace silver dollars, including sixteen (16) 1922, eleven (11) 1923, one (1) 1924, one (1) 1925, two (2) 1926, two (2) 1927, two (2) 1934, and four (4) 1935. 33.42 total troy ounces for all coins. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: All coins in circulated condition. [See more photos →]

Dan Young (Colorado/Texas, born 1959) oil on panel plein-air rural landscape painting titled "Summer Night" depicting a row of houses situated in a green field before a tree line and a mountain range, background, the early evening sky above. Signed "Young" lower left. Titled and signed with Pinon Fine Art, Littleton, CO gallery stamp and Mountain Goat Frames name and phone number inscribed in gold ink, en verso. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with gilt and burl veneer rabbet edge. Sight – 9 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed – 13 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. American, late 20th/early 21st century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Painting in overall very good condition. Minute areas of painting exfoliation, lower quadrant of panel. Scattered cracks, largest 1 1/2", surface of burl veneer. Veneer partially separated from frame, lower left corner. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Franklin Delano Roosevelt items, including two signed letters. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) hand signed letters from Roosevelt to Oscar C. Schwarzenberg, Knoxville, Tennessee. Letter from Roosevelt as Governor of New York, typed on State of New York, Executive Chamber, Albany stationary, addressed from Warm Springs, Georgia, addressed to Oscar C. Schwarzenberg, South Knoxville, Tennessee, dated November 28, 1930, reading "Dear Mr. Schwarzenberg, I am very grateful for your nice letter of congratulations. It was good of you to write to me and I appreciate it. Sincerely yours," with handwritten signature. Housed with envelope under glass in a black painted frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight – 9 3/4" H x 7 3/4" W. Framed – 10 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W. Letter from Roosevelt as Governor of New York, written four days prior to his election as President, typed on Executive Chamber, Albany stationary, addressed to Oscar C. Schwarzenberg, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated November 4, 1932, reading "My dear Mr. Scwarzenberg: The prediction that you make is most encouraging. Your warm praise makes me very happy. Thank you for all your good wishes and for your congratulations. Yours very sincerely," with handwritten signature. The Picture Framery, Knoxville, Tennessee label, en verso of frame. Housed with envelope under glass in a black painted frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight – 11 7/8" H x 8 3/8" W. Framed – 12 3/4" H x 9" W. Biography: Oscar Charles Schwarzenberg (1890-1979) was a veteran of World War I, a Knoxville businessman, and a longstanding member of the Rotary Club. He is buried in the New Jewish Cemetery (Heska Amuna Cemetery) on Glenn Street at Keith Avenue. 3rd item: Chromolithographic print depicting the portrait of Roosevelt, lithographed by Goes Lithograph Company, after the 1933 painting by John Doctoroff (New York/Illinois, 1893-1970). Signed and dated "John Doctoroff 1933" and "Goer" mark with copyright symbol, in the plate, lower left. Picture frames Barn, Knoxville, TN label, en verso. Housed under glass in a black wooden frame. Sight – 15 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W. Framed – 22 1/4" H x 17 1/4" W. CONDITION: 1st-2nd item: Overall very good condition with toning. Both signatures very strong and clear. 3rd item: Overall excellent condition. 1932 letter and envelope mounted to card stock board. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Chinese Cizhou type vase, Mei Ping form with black and white floral decoration. Illegible seal mark to underside. 19 1/2" H. Possibly Song Dynasty, 14th century. CONDITION: Scattered glaze pops, overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Continental carved gilt wood wall bracket in the Classical style with ancanthus leaf, shell and scroll supports and central Goddess bust and a shaped shelf. 14" H x 23 1/8" W x 12 1/2" D. 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Possible old gilt repaint. Repaired break to tips of acanthus leaves on left side. [See more photos →]

Karel Appel (1921-2006) lithograph, "What are They Waiting For," two faces set against a multicolored geometric background. Signed in the margin lower right in pencil and dated 1970, and numbered 29/100 lower left. Float mounted on an ivory colored backing and framed under plexiglass in a gold metallic frame. 24 1/4" x 30 1/2" sheet, 36 1/4" x 30 1/4" framed. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) serigraph on paper titled "Oriental Tale" depicting a disembodied hand illustrating a woman in an Orientalist costume, possibly a genie, surrounded by a red fire, a second woman rendered in black and white lines kneeling to the right. Numbered 60/125 in pencil, lower left under image, signed in pencil, lower right under image. Housed under glass in a contemporary silver metal frame, two wavy line cutouts revealing red beneath the white top mat, lower left and right. Image – 23 1/2" H x 17 3/4" W. Sight – 27" H x 20 3/8" W. Framed – 37 1/4" H x 30 1/2" W. Late 20th century. Provenence: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Large Burlon Craig (North Carolina, 1914-2002) stoneware pottery pitcher with swirl glaze. Stamped on base "B. B. Craig, Vale, NC". 16 1/2". 9.5 lbs. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Crazing overall with several firing/kiln marks [See more photos →]

Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl with polychrome enamel decoration of cartouches with court scenes, birds, butterflies and flowers. 5 1/2" H x 14 1/4" dia. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a minor chip to outer rim edge. [See more photos →]

Thomas Hodgson Liddell (United Kingdom, 1860 – 1925) landscape watercolor on paper painting depicting a section of the Great Wall of China with figures herding cattle in the foregrond and mountains in the background. Signed lower right "T. Hodgson Liddell" together with a red seal. Housed in an ebonized wood frame with gilt wood liner. Sight – 14 3/4" H x 21" W. Framed – 20" H x 26 1/4" W. Provenance: Descended through the family of John Liddell, a member of Liddell family firm that owned shipping warehouses and land in China until 1949. The artist of this painting was the brother of John Liddell. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor foxing spots in upper right corner. [See more photos →]

Diminutive Kentucky inlaid blanket chest, walnut with poplar secondary wood, molded rectangular top over a conforming walnut case with dovetailed front, sides and feet; the front inlaid with two J or comma shapes joined by a horizontal crescent and diamond, the serpentine front skirt inlaid with a circle and dot design. Bracket feet. Plain sides with shaped skirts. Interior open till. 22 1/2" H x 33" W x 17 3/4" D. Provenance: descended in a Kentucky family. CONDITION: Older refinish. Top has full shrinkage crack to top and has been braced from underside. Hinges missing. Replaced strip at upper back where hinges once joined it to the top. Lower half of rear right and left foot facing replaced. Base molding on both sides of the chest replaced. [See more photos →]

Two (2) New York stoneware ovoid jugs. 1st item: L. Seymour/ Troy, New York ovoid stoneware jug with colbat flower and leaf decoration. Upper shoulder stamped 'L. Seymour/Troy" with cobalt accents. Applied lug handle. 14" H. Mid 19th century. 2nd item: Lyons, New York ovoid stoneware jug with cobalt flower decoration and cobalt freehand "1" denoting capacity, upper shoulder stamped "Lyons" with cobalt accents. 11 3/4" H. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Old chip to rim. Couple of firing flaws to body. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Minor firing flaws to the body. [See more photos →]

Large Civil War photograph mounted on card stock depicting Rossville Gap in Missionary Ridge with Union soldier right foreground and the former home of Cherokee Chief John Ross right background, which was used as the headquarters of Major General Gordon Granger, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland, at Rossville Gap during the Battle of Chickamauga. Titled en verso "The Rossville Gap – Through Mission[sic] Ridge/Georgia/1863" and signed lower right "C. H. Boyd" and in crayon "Boyd" upper right corner. Captioned lower left of photo "The Rossville Gap – Through Mission[sic] Ridge/Genl. Thomas stand at end of Chickamauga" and captioned lower right "The House of The Chief John Ross". The identical image is featured in the book "The Civil War Through The Camera: Elson's New History In Sixteen Parts (16 Volumes); Comprising A Complete History Of The Civil War", published 1912, page 360. 13 3/4" H x 28" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Charles Harrold Boyd, who served on General George H. Thomas staff as Captain of the Topographical Engineers, Army of the Cumberland. (Information according to the "Civil War Record of Brown University", 1920). Charles Boyd's wife, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Maj. General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. She and Charles Harrod Boyd had four children Annie Frances Harrod Boyd, Augusta Dearborn Boyd, Emily Dearborn Boyd, and Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN). CONDITION: Overall toning with some spotting. Chipping and losses to perimeter, some minor tears. Vertical fold line to the center. [See more photos →]

4 sterling silver horse show prize julep cups, mid 20th century, all with tapered sides and reeded rims, three marked for Manchester Silver Company on underside, the fourth for William Kendrick Sterling. Prize inscriptions include The Block and Bridle Club Horse Show Three Gaited Stake, The Blood Horse, 1955; Block and Bridle Club Horse Show 5 Gaited Stake, The Thoroughbred Record, 1954; Amateur 5 Gaited Stake, Holly Hill Horse Show 1956; and 15.2 and Under Stake, Illinois State Fair, 1961. All 3 5/8" H, combined weight 16.58 oz troy. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Buffalo Pottery Roosevelt Bears ceramic pitcher or jug, with four sides having brown and polychrome transfer vignettes of bears engaged in various scenes from the book THE ROOSEVELT BEARS, THEIR TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES. Brown transfer mark on base: BUFFALO / POTTERY / 1907 / COPYRIGHT EDWARD STERN & C / UNDERGLAZE / WARRANTED. Buffalo, New York, circa 1907. 8" H. Note: After a famous hunting trip in which President Theodore Roosevelt spared the life of a bear, toymaker Morris Michtom and his company, the Ideal Toy Company, received permission from President Roosevelt to produce a toy called Teddy's bear. Other inspired products followed, including THE ROOSEVELT BEARS, THEIR TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES, about two bears who leave their home in the West to travel America. Written by Seymour Eaton and illustrated by V. Floyd Campbell, it first appeared as a serialized story in newspapers in 1905. In 1906, the story was published in book form, and this pitcher, based on the bears' adventures, was produced shortly afterwards. Refer to a similar pitcher, sold in our Aug. 5, 2017 auction Lot 638. Provenance: a Nashville, TN, estate. CONDITION: Overall crazing, a couple of minute flakes to bottom of base, a 1/4" hairline extending from one of the flakes. [See more photos →]

Continental School oil on board portrait of a gentleman, identified as Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (1608-1657). Ferdinand III is depicted as a middle aged man in 17th century armor and partially draped in red fabric, seated before a brown background. "Fernando.III.Imperator" in faint gold lettering, below portrait. Housed in a wooden black and gilt wood Spanish style frame. Sight – 25 3/4" H x 20 3/4" W. Framed – 31 3/4" H x 26 3/4" W. 17th/18th century. CONDITION: Overall stable condition. Canvas has been relined. 3/8" loss top left corner. Significant fill and inpainting around all 4 edges and in center of sitter's collar (3"L) and chest (4"L) with scattered inpainting across canvas evident with black light. [See more photos →]

Tiffany style Art Glass lamp, possibly Durand; iridescent blue glass with pulled design and gold metal mounts, including a hexagonal base with scroll and Greek key design with raised numbers A. 2-3 1/2 PAT APPLIED FOR and impressed mark of A framed by Laurel Leaves; two sockets at top. White metal finial at top is likely not original. 30 1/2" overall. CONDITION: Some minor oxidation to mounts, glass excellent. Wiring not tested or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) serigraph on paper titled "Symphony in Black" depicting a fashionably dressed Art Deco style woman holding the leash of a black greyhound dog. Numbered 159/300 in pencil, lower left under image, signed in pencil, lower right under image. Housed under glass in a black and silver wood frame. Image – 21 1/2" H x 17 1/4" W. Sight – 24" H x 19 3/8" W. Framed – 34 1/2" H x 28 3/8" W. Late 20th century. Provenence: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Slight waviness to paper. Not examined outside of frame. [See more photos →]

Springfield "Trapdoor" Model 1873 rifle, WWI Bayonet, and WWII holster, 3 items total. 1st item: Springfield "Trapdoor" Model 1873 rifle, .45-70 Caliber. Serial number 25265. Lock plate marked "U.S. Springfield" with eagle logo, breech marked "US Model 1873", butt plate marked "US". Barrel marked "VP" with a symbol of an eagle head proof mark, with additional D" and P", barrel bands marked "U". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel, standard sights, and ramrod. Barrel length – 33". Overall length – 52". Serial number corresponds to year 1874. 2nd item: WWI Remington 1907 Pattern SMLE bayonet with leather and metal scabbard. Blade near hilt marked "1907 8 15 (August 1915)" with Remington roundal, British inspectors and broad arrow stamps, reverse. Scabbard unmarked. Blade length – 17". Overall length – 21 3/4". Overall length with scabbard – 22 1/2". Early 20th century. 3rd item: WWII US Army black leather holster with metal fittings. Front flap embossed "US" in oval cartouche. Includes twisted leather cord. 10 1/2" H x 5 3/8" W x 2" D. Cord length – 14". Mid 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with overall loss to bluing, surface rust, and pepper pitting. Numerous dings, surface of stocks. Actions is excellent. Bore is dark. 2nd item: Bayonet and scabbard in overall good condition considering age and manner of use. Areas of tarnish, surface pitting to blade. Hilt of scabbard slightly loose. 3rd item: Overall good condition considering age and manner of use. Areas of wear to front flap. Oxidation to metal fittings. [See more photos →]

Rockwell Kent (American 1882-1971) signed lithograph, Beowulf and The Dragon (illustration from the book Beowulf, 1932, ref. Burne-Jones 75), signed in pencil, from a limited edition of 150. Matted and framed in silver-gilt molded frame. Image: 13 1/2" x 10 1/8'' (343 x 257 mm ) . Sight: 19 1/4" x 15 1/4. Framed: 27" x 22 3/4. Provenance: the estate of Harold Maier, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Diagonal line lower right corner, in the plate, not damage. [See more photos →]

Two (2) early East Tennessee hand drawn plats, including one signed by Archibald Roane (1759/60-1819), Tennessee's second governor. 1st item: Land survey with hand colored lines showing boundaries between land owned by Henry Wilkes or Wilker, a "Mr. McCall," and Elizabeth Armstrong, surveyed by John McClellan and dated October 3, 1808. Countersigned by Archibald Roane, Commissioner for East Tennessee. 12 3/4" x 15 3/4" (unfolded). 2nd item: Knoxville area land survey with boundary chart and map with hand colored lines, showing " the district South of Holston and French Broad Rivers," surveyed for Peter K—, signed by surveyors Robert Armstrong and Robert Wear, and dated April 26th and November 12, 1807. 8 1/8" x 13 1/4". Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Folded in center. Separations and small losses along fold lines, chipping along edges, small losses at 3 corners up to 1" length; overall toning. [See more photos →]

German Mettlach ceramic stein designed by H. Schlitt titled "Gambrinus Rex". Etched polychrome enamel decoration depicting a court scene with a king on his throne and attendants. Inlaid lid, bands to the body and base with figural molded thumbpiece. Signed on the scene "H. Schlitt". Mettlach figural mark impressed on the base together with #2107. 15" H x 6" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Very good condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese snuff bottles. 1st item: Lavender crystal snuff bottle with low relief dragon design. 2 1/2" H. 2nd item: Carved turquoise snuff bottle, the front decorated with a dancing figure holding a rope overhead; the side adorned with a carved frog. Carved frog finial (likely not original). Carved hardwood stand. Bottle – 2 5/8" H, stand 3/4" H. 3rd item: Malachite figural snuff bottle atop carved fitted hardwood stand. Bottle – 1 3/4" H, stand 3/4" H. All items circa late 19th/mid 20th century. CONDITION: Lid to turquoise bottle probably not original, considerable wear to stand. Other items excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) Chinese furniture items, table and chairs. 1st item: Chinese hardwood vanity or dressing table. Top with a central flip top mirror and two hinged panels, opening to reveal a fitted tray above three drawers, all on the straight tall legs joined by carved side stretchers. Etched brass hardware, including figural fish pulls. 30 1/2" H x 24" W x 12" D. Late 19th century. 2nd-3rd items: Pair of Chinese hardwood side chairs having shaped crests with smooth curved splats, square seats with carved skirts, and straight legs joined by stretchers. Pegged and mortise and tenon construction throughout. 41" H x 20 3/8" W x 15 3/4" D. Late 19th century/early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall general wear to surface. Hinge on left top panel not present. Some silvering to mirror. 2nd-3rd items: Some minor general expected wear. Some natural wood shrinkage noted to both. [See more photos →]

7 pieces total. 1st and 2nd items: Pair of Kirk Repousse pattern 3-light candleabra which convert to single candlesticks, marked S. Kirk & Son Sterling 109F, 8" H x 12" W with branches inserted, 3" H x 4" diameter as single candlesticks. 3rd through 7th items: Flatware with repousse floral handles, including a pastry server, cheese server and bon bon spoon all marked S. Kirk & Son, and a bottle opener and cold meat fork marked only "Sterling Handle." Items not weighed due to filled parts. All items early to mid 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mary Ann Sugg, Franklin, Tennessee. CONDITION: Very good condition with some minor wear. [See more photos →]

Two (2) timepieces, nautical and railroad interest. 1st item: Chelsea Ship's Bell Nautical Clock, circular brass mounted in wooden case, retains key. Dial – 4 7/8" dia. Overall – 6 1/4" H x 8 1/4" W x 3 3/4" D. Mid 20th century. 2nd item: Early Seth Thomas Chronometer Lever Number 5004 Locomotive clock with porcelain dial and bronzed metal surround, now mounted to a wooden block. Winding key present, but possibly not original. Dial – 6 5/8" dia. Overall – 9 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W x 3 1/8" D. 11.4 lbs total. Early 20th century. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Some wear to brass and varnish cracking to wooden surround. Works not tested or guaranteed. 2nd item: Area of crazing to lower left on porcelain dial, wear to metal surround. Block split. [See more photos →]

Two (2) copper plate engravings with hand coloring after Israel Silvestre (Belgium/France, 1621-1691), depicting the gardens of the Chateau de Meudon, one titled "Vue de la Grotte de Meudon apartenant A Monseigneur le Marquis de Louuois [sic] et de Cortenuaux", one titled "Veue de Jardin et parc du Chateau de Meudon, apartenant A Monseigneur le Marquis de Louvois", dated 1705. Both with Art-Lore gallery labels, en verso and housed under glass in painted metallic frames. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 20 1/8". Framed – 24 5/8" H x 29 3/8" W. French, late 17th/early 18th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with toning. Foxing spots, largest 1 /8", surface of engravings. 3 1/2" area of dampstaining, top center of "Vue de la Grotte" engraving. Waniness, creases to paper. Not examined outside of frames. [See more photos →]

Six (6) brass candlesticks plus snuffers and stand, 8 items total. 1st-2nd items: Pair of Brass Candlesticks, featuring nozzles with scalloped rims and domed petal form bases, 9 3/4" H. 3rd item: Single brass push- up candlestick (still functional) with round base having notched corners, no nozzle, 7 1/4" H. 4th-5th items: Pair of brass taper sticks with octagonal bases and conforming stems, no nozzles, 6 1/8"H. 6th item: Brass candlestick with octagonal base and round stem, no nozzle. 7th item: Brass snuffers with stand having notched corners, 7" H overall. All likely English, George II period, mid 18th century. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Interior of one nozzle has small spot of possible damage/repair. Scattered small dents. Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Some minor denting and green wax residue to top lip.Small area of pitting to lower stem (about 1" below button). 4th-5th items: overall good condition with some small dents and wear, particularly to sconce and lip areas; one of the pair has a tiny pit at edge of foot. 6th item – Snuffers: Hinge broken, repair to tip of snuffers. Base to stand is slightly loose. [See more photos →]

Charles Cropper Parks (American,1922-2012) bronze sculpture titled "Awakening" depicting a young woman with hands clasped over her head, standing beside a dog. Signed and dated Parks '75 on base of bronze. From an edition of 30. Mounted to a wooden eight-sided base. 17 3/8" overall (includes 1 1/2" H base). Included with this lot is a file containing catalogs (including one picturing "Awakening") and other information about the sculptor. Provenance: Private Brentwood, TN collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair of English Georgian mahogany knife boxes with floral inlay to the tops. Fitted interiors not present. 15 3/4" H x 9" W x 13 3/4" D. Late 18th/early 19th Century. Provenace: Formerly of Maple Grove Estate, Knoxville, TN when a private residence, and published in Southern Accents magazine. CONDITION: Fitted interiors not present. Cracquelure to exterior surface, especially to the tops and fronts. Scattered minor losses to the trim of the lids and to the bases. Cracks to one side on each box. [See more photos →]

Willem Wijmans also Wilhelmus Lambertus Wijmans (The Netherlands, 1888-1968) oil on canvas floral still life painting depicting a vase of multicolored pansies against a grey background. Signed "W. L Wijmans" lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 9 1/8" H x 11 5/8" W. Framed – 12 1/8" H x 14 5/8" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Stretcher marks visible across top of perimeter. Slight buckling to canvas. [See more photos →]

Pair of Meissen porcelain vases having white grounds with hand painted floral spray decoration to the bodies, gilt decorated rims, upper shoulders and bases, and twisted snake handles. Both bases with underglazed crossed swords mark and numbered. 11" H. Late 19th century. CONDITION: One vase with chip to the underside of rim, approx. 1/2", otherwise both vases very good condition. [See more photos →]

Giulio Muguai (Italy, 20th/21st Century) oil on board Macchiaioli style landscape painting titled "Dopo lo Mietitura" (After the Harvest) depicting six round bales of hay in a field, trees and a late afternoon sky, background. Signed "G Muguai" lower left. Signed and titled with artist's location "Firenze" and additional information label, en verso. Housed in a contemporary gilt wood and black painted frame with off white fabric and gilt gold rabbet edge. Sight – 4 5/8" H x 6 5/8" W. Framed – 11" H x 13" W. Late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

American Hepplewhite serving table, mixed primary woods including walnut and cherry, white pine secondary. Rectangular top with three molded edges over one long dovetailed drawer with brass pulls and four tall tapered legs. 32" H x 39 1/2" W x 20 1/2" D. First quarter 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Top replaced. Drawer pulls not original, bottom of drawer possibly replaced. [See more photos →]

Assembled collection of Herend porcelain animals including a large pelican (8 1/2" H x 6" L x 3 3/4" W), pair of rabbits, pig, cat on ball of yarn, rooster, fish, small pelican, owl and elephant on ball. All in the fishnet pattern with blue Herend stamp on the bases. Remaining pieces range in size from 1 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W. All 20th century. CONDITION: All pieces very good condition. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Civil War era Cartes de Visite depicting "slave children" from Union-occupied New Orleans. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) CDVs depicting Rebecca Huger, one captioned "Oh! How I Love the Old Flag", one captioned "A Slave Girl from New Orleans". Rebecca appears dressed in mid 19th century clothing in a studio setting, one with the American flag draped behind her. Charles Paxson, Photographer, New York, studio marks with additional text, en verso. CDVs range in size from 3 5/8" H x 2 3/8" W to 4 5/8" H x 2 1/2" W. 3rd item: CDV depicting Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, captioned "A redeemed Slave Child, 5 years of age. Redeemed in Virginia, by Catherine S. Lawrence; baptized in Brooklyn, at Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward Beecher, May, 1863". Fannie May appears dressed in mid 19th century clothing holding a hat, a studio landscape backdrop behind her. J. W. Black, Boston, studio mark, en verso. 4 3/8" H x 2 5/8" W. 4th item: CDV depicting Rebecca Huger, Charles Taylor, and Rosina Downs, captioned "Rebecca, Charley, and Rosa, Slave Children from New Orleans". The children appear in mid 19th century clothing in a studio setting. Charles Paxson, Photographer, New York, studio marks with additional text, en verso. 4 1/8" H x 2 1/2" W. Note: for an interesting discussion of these photographs, ref. "The Young White Faces of Slavery," Mary Niall Mitchell, The New York Times, Jan. 30, 2014 – https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/30/the-young-white-faces-of-slavery/ and "Slave Children of New Orleans, 1863" by Charles Paxson – https://www.gilderlehrman.org/content/slave-children-new-orleans-1863 CONDITION: Overall good condition. Minute foxing spots, areas of acid burns, surface of CDVs. [See more photos →]

Assembled group of sterling and .800 silver items, 26 pieces total. Including 6 Gorham nut dishes with pierced sides and shaped rims, 8 Gorham repousse napkin rings (monogrammed), 6 sterling place card holders in the form of feathers , 1 Dutch silver tea strainer with pierced coat of arms handle, 1 pair Raimond sterling silver tongs, three (3) .800 silver cordials marked GH/.800 and a sterling compote with swan handles marked "MK" and .925. 23.885 total sterling troy ounces. 3.255 total .800 silver troy ounces. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: All items overall good condition with general wear. [See more photos →]

Chinese Export armorial porcelain coffee cup and saucer, each decorated with a coat of arms surmounted by helmeted guard, with an eagle and lion rampant to the center and bordered by a pink frame. Precious object to the body of the cup and rim of the plate. Provenance: ex. Elinor Gordon. Cup – 2 1/2" H. Saucer – 4 1/2" dia. First half of 18th century. CONDITION: Wear and losses to gilt decoration on both. Saucer with fleabite to edge. [See more photos →]

American Aesthetic Movement ebonized lady's writing desk, in the Anglo-Japanese style. Pierced geometric and carved gallery across the mirrored back with a bird centering two large floral sprays carved in the frieze of the mirror. Hinged top with foliate carved designs that lifts to reveal a fitted interior and folds out to reveal a felt writing surface. Each side with two dovetailed storage drawers. All resting on a carved stretcher style base fitted with casters. 56 3/4" H x 31 1/4" W x 19" D. Last quarter 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with general wear. Moderate wear and fading to felt on writing surface. Old repaired break to carving on lower right side. [See more photos →]

Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, .32 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) cartridge. Serial number SS9119B. Barrel marked "Winchester's Repeating Arms New Haven Conn., U.S.A. King's Improvement Patented March 29 1866 October 16 1860". Tang marked "Model 1873". Loading block marked "32 Cal". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 43 1/2". Serial number corresponds to the year 1902. Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer. CONDITION: Lever action and trigger mechanisms locked. Overall areas of wear and rust to re-blued finish. Storage dings with 1" area of paint marks to stocks. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Area Rugs. 1st item: Kurdish Bijar Herati design area rug, 5'7" x 3'6", wool on wool, light rust center field, gold primary border, brown minor border, secondary colors of khaki, green, pink, and medium blue. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Russian Karabagh hand woven area rug, 9'8" x 3'10", wool on wool, colors of light brown, dark brown, pink, khaki and taupe. Early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: No end borders. Areas of wear in center field. Some abrash. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Abrash. Possibly washed. [See more photos →]

Franklin D. Roosevelt typed letter, signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as President on White House letterhead, to Charles Boyd Coleman of Chattanooga, TN, dated February 20, 1943. A letter of response from Coleman who was petitioning for a commissioned position in the Army of the United States. The letter reads in part: "Dear Mr. Coleman, I have your letter of January 31, 1943, and I have communicated with the War Department in regard to your eligibility for appointment to a commissioned grade in the Army of the United States…I wish you every success in securing the appointment desired. Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt". Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Note: Descended in the family of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Maj. Genl. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. Annette was married to Charles Harrod Boyd and had four children, Annie Frances Harrod Boyd, Augusta Dearborn Boyd, Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr.) and Emily Dearborn Boyd. Lewis Minor Coleman, Jr. was the son of CSA Lt. Col. Lewis M. Coleman and Mary Ambler Marshall, granddaughter of John Marshall (1755-1835), fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Charles Boyd Coleman (1904-1987), to whom this letter is addressed, was the son of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. and Julia Wingate Boyd. He enlisted in the US Army on May 12, 1943 and was discharged on Sept. 5, 1944. Description courtesy of Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a large, bold autograph. Mailing folds present. Staple marks, upper right corner. [See more photos →]

Two (2) posthumous etchings, Goya and Cezanne. 1st item: After Francisco de Goya Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) etching and burin on laid paper titled "The Little Prisoner" or "Tan bárbara la seguridad como el delito" (The custody is as barbarous as the crime). Published by Auguste Delatre in the 'Gazette des Beaux-Arts', Paris, 1867, vol. XXII, p. 196. "Gazette des Beaux-Arts" and "Imp. Delatre Paris", lower left and right under image. Housed under glass in a gilt wood frame. Plate – 4 1/4" H x 3 3/8" W. Sight – 5 5/8" H x 4 1/8" W. Framed – 15 1/4" H x 12 3/4" W. 2nd item: After Paul Cezanne (French, 1839-1906) etching on wove paper titled "Paysage a Auvers" (Landscape Near Auvers). Published in a posthumous edition. Black metal placard with artist name, dates, and title information, affixed lower center of frame. Housed under glass in a gilt wood frame. Plate – 5 3/8" H x 4 5/8" W. Sight – 6 1/2" H x 5" W. Framed – 15 5/8" H x 13 3/4" W. Provenance: Handwritten note on the back of the Cezanne frame indicates that it was originally purchased in 1984. CONDITION: 1st item: Slight waviness to paper, otherwise very good condition. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Etching slightly off center in frame, otherwise overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Three (3) pieces (painting, box, book) Ubaldo Magnavacca (Italian, 1885-1957), oil on masonite board, unsigned, winter landscape, Florence Art Gallery label en verso. Sight: 13" H x 16 7/8" W, Gilt frame with linen liner: 20 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W. Together with wooden shipping crate with Florence, Italy customs label dated 1959, postage stamps and shipping label, 22" H x 25 3/4" W x 2 1/2" D and book titled PITTORE UBALDO MAGNAVACCA by Ferruccio Cambi in Italian, 14" x 18" x 3/4". CONDITION: Painting with slight surface grime. Stains to linen liner and some chips to frame. Black light shows no inpainting or alterations. Some losses to wooden crate. One brad lost on book binding and some scattered foxing. [See more photos →]

Pennsylvania school girl needlework alphabet sampler, wool on linen, 12 rows of alphabet and numerals divided by various stitches, signed "Mary Elizabeth Dobbs Aged 10 years November 11th 1847 Kittanning" (Kittanning, PA). A figure of a dog and three trees are near the date. Housed in a black wooden frame. Sight – 20 1/4" H x 12" W. Framed – 22" H x 13 5/8" W. American, circa 1847. Provenance: Sevier County, TN private collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor areas of discoloration to canvas. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Folk Art paintings. 1st Item: Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) oil on wood painting depicting a red dragon or dinosaur-like creature against a white background with black border. Signed "Mose T." lower left. Label en verso reads "Marcia Weber / Art Objects, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama." Retains original soda tab hanger. 9 1/4" H x 17" W. 2nd item: Woodie Long (American, 1942-2009) acrylic on paper painting depicting four women holding hands in a circle. Signed "Woodie" lower left. Float mounted in a contemporary red metal frame with matting. 9" H x 10" W sheet, 14 1/4" H x 15 1/4" W framed. Provenance: West Tennessee estate of a folk/outsider art collector. CONDITION: 1st item: Has some minor chips on edges, pencil writing on and below dragon's breast. 2nd item: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

John Phelps Pette (American/New Jersey, Early 20th Century) oil on board depicting a shirtless, auburn haired man roasting a fish over a campfire, with sweeping clouds, and waves crashing in the background. Unsigned. Artist's name and birth date handwritten en verso. Housed in a wood frame. Sight – 14 5/8" H x 15 3/4" W. Framed – 19 1/4" x 20 1/4" W. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Light grime, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Large Civil War photograph mounted on card stock depicting Confederate artillery captured at the Battle of Chattanooga, November 1863. Inscriptions lower left margin, "Captured Guns, Mission Ridge Nov 1863" and lower right corner, "Parked opposite General (?illeg — Thomas?) Headquarters in Chattanooga. Pencil inscription verso, upper left corner, "C. H. Boyd" and in crayon "Boyd". Photograph – 13 1/4"H x 10 3/4" W. Card stock – 21 1/2"H x 14"W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Descended in the family of Charles Harrold Boyd, who served on General George H. Thomas staff as Captain of the Topographical Engineers, Army of the Cumberland. (Information according to the "Civil War Record of Brown University", 1920). Charles Boyd's wife, Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, was the daughter of Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846) and great granddaughter of Maj. General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. She and Charles Harrod Boyd had four children Annie Frances Harrod Boyd, Augusta Dearborn Boyd, Emily Dearborn Boyd, and Julia Wingate Boyd (wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN). CONDITION: Overall good condition. Minute foxing spots, surface of photo and card stock. Areas of dampstaining, largest 2 1/2", above soldier's head and top left corner of photograph. Areas of toning, largest 4 1/2", top right of card stock. Tears, areas of loss, largest 2" x 1 1/4", to edges of card stock (does not affect photograph). [See more photos →]

Marci Oleszkiewicz (Illinois, 20th/21st Century) oil on canvas painting titled "Awaiting Dinner" depicting two women wearing aprons and serving food, a third woman waiting behind them, holding a plate. Signed "Oleszkiewicz" lower right. Title and artist information label with Montgomery Frames, Tempe, AZ stamp, en verso. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – 15 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed – 23 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Provenance: Property of a private Alabama collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. [See more photos →]

18th century New England lift top pine one-drawer blanket chest. Top with applied molding. Front of well molded and paneled to simulate two drawers, top lifts to reveal storage well above a single drawer with oval brass handles. Molded stiles over a triple arch shaped skirt with arched boot jack sides and straight feet. Paneled, dovetailed and rosehead-nailed construction. 42 3/4" H x 43" W x 17 1/2" D. Provenance: Private Lookout Mountain, TN collection. CONDITION: Older refinish. Brasses replaced. Top edge of drawer front facing is an old replacement.. Overall general wear. Scattered losses to drawer edges and molding. [See more photos →]

15 pieces Southern silver flatware, including a Georgia salt ladle with fiddle handle monogrammed MCS, marked F.A. BRAHE in rectangle for Frederick A. Brahe, working Augusta, Georgia, circa 1845, 4 7/8" L. The remaining silver is attributed to Baltimore, Maryland and includes 5 silver table or serving spoons with oval handles and JCS monograms, 2 marked on back I LYNCH in rectangle with talon pseudohallmarks, 2 marked J LYNCH in serrated rectangle with eagle psuedohallmarks, and 1 with partially illegible marks, John Lynch, Baltimore, b. 1761-d. 1848, 8 3/4" L; 4 assorted coin silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern with various monograms, with marks for Robert Brown, c. 1830, Joseph Jackson, 1803-1813, and Samuel Kirk, c. 1824-1827 (2); 4 assorted tablespoons with oval and fiddle handles and various monograms, with marks for Littleton Holland, 1800-1847; George W. Webb, c. 1830; John Erwin, c. 1809-1820; and Simon Wedge Jr., 1823-1830; and 1 salt ladle with fiddle handle and LAW monogram, marked for Cuthbert Warner, b. 1760-d. 1828, 3 7/8" L. Combined weight: 19.27 oz troy. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: 1 Lynch spoon has repair to handle that has partly obscured marks. [See more photos →]

Group of eight (8) Asian decorative items. 1st-2nd item: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain figures depicting a standing male holding a yellow hat, possibly book ends. Bases marked "CHINA". 6 7/8" H. Early 20th century. 3rd-4th items: Pair of Chinese porcelain iron red low vases with turquoise interiors and allover gilt decoration. Bases with red seal mark. 3 5/8" H. Early 20th century. 5th item: Chinese red carved lacquer snuff bottle. 3" H. 20th century. 6th item: Chinese carved jade figure depicting a fisherman with a bucket in one hand and fish along his back in the other. 2 1/4" H. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7th-8th items: Pair of Japanese Satsuma porcelain tea cups with figural landscape decoration and red character marks on the base. 2 1/4" H x 3 5/8" dia. 20th century. CONDITION: 1st & 2nd items: Overall good condition, green felt added to bases. 3rd & 4th items: Chip to rim of one vase, approx. 1". 5th item: Very good condition. 6th item: Very good condition. 7th & 8th items: Both overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Silver plated wine cooler, circular form with floral and egg and dart banding at upper and lower rims, supported on three gargoyle or griffin caryatid feet. Knob on underside unscrews to access space for cold water or ice. Plaque on bottom marked H M & Co. Patent. 8 1/2" H, interior opening – 3 1/2" dia. Probably English, 19th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Some scattered very light wear, overall very good condition. No monogams or monogram removals. [See more photos →]

Matthew Carey and Benjamin Warner: THE SOUTHERN STATES AND MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. Published 1812-1816. Scarce engraved map depicting the Southeastern United States, including Tennessee and Kentucky, prior to Alabama and Mississippi Statehood and the Adams Onis Treaty; the border between South Carolina and Georgia is undefined, and Florida is divided into West Florida and East Florida. 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" image, 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" sheet. Unframed, sealed in plastic sleeve. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1 1/4" H x 3/4"W loss and 3 1/2"L tear lower right corner, backed with Japanese mulberry paper. [See more photos →]

1st item: Folk art chipped carved hanging pipe or candle box, comprised of walnut and poplar and having a shaped back with 8-star and flower designs, a sliding panel with heart, acorn and leaf designs to the top, and a lower panel with flowering urn flanked by flower designs, and chipped carved edges throughout. 17" H x 7" W x 4 1/2" D. American, 1st half 19th century. 2nd item: Walnut and yellow pine hanging wall box, nailed, pegged and dovetailed construction with slanted lid and shaped back. American, 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd item: Old refinish, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Group of thirty-six (36) Japanese Imari or Arita porcelain items including 1 large serving bowl with chop mark on base (5" H x 12" dia.), 1 medium serving bowl with scalloped edge, 1 smaller bowl (2-3/4" H x 7-1/4" dia.), 2 rectangular trays, 5 round plates (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" dia.), 6 scalloped tea cups (2 with chop marks on base, 2-1/2" H), set 5 tea cups with 4 character marks on base (2-7/8" H), 2 sake cups (1-3/4" H), set 7 round saucers (4-1/2" dia.), 5 various scalloped plates (all approx. 8-1/2" dia.), and 1 octagonal plate with 4 character marks on base (8-7/8"). Japanese, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Louisville, TN collection. CONDITION: Medium bowl with chip to rim and hairline to center. One cup saucer broken and repaired, one with chip. One round plate with chip to rim. Some scattered surface grime. [See more photos →]

Branded Limbert Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, slat backrest over flat shaped armrests, squared legs with rockers. Branded under the left arm "Limberts Arts & Crafts Furniture of Grand Rapids and Holland". Early 20th century. 37 3/4" H x 21 1/2" W x 28 1/4" D. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with general use wear, some very minor losses to rockers. Splits and wear to leather seat cushion. Plywood added for extra support beneath seat cushion and slats. [See more photos →]

14K Italian two-tone figaro necklace, the links of yellow gold with the top having alternating satin gold and bright white gold "S" shaped links. Marked 14K ITALY. 17" L x 1/4" W. 17.6 grams. CONDITION: Very good condition. Minor surface grime. [See more photos →]

Group of 22 American Colonial and Federal coin silver spoons, most with oval handles, some having bright cut decoration. Makers include Anthony Rasch of Philadelphia, working c. 1807; Houghton Perkins of Boston, working c. 1756; Niles Potter of Westerly, RI, working 1780-1790 (3); Daniel Dupuy of New York and Pennsylvania, c. 1719-d. 1807 (3); Daniel Coen of New York, working 1787-1805 (2); Moore & Ferguson of Philadelphia, working 1801-1805; Edward Sherburne Moulton of Rochester NH and Saco Maine, b. 1778-d. 1855; John Ward Gilman of Exeter, NH working c. 1767; Abraham Forbes of New York, working 1769. There are also some ambiguous marks including WH – possibly William Holmes of Boston, c. 1739; JR – Joseph Richardson Jr. of Philadelphia c. 1773 or Joseph Rogers of Newport, RI c. 1780; JS – likely Joel Sayre of New York, c. 1799; JTD – unattributed; WR or INR (worn) – possibly J & N Richardson, working Philadelphia c. 1771; DDod- unattributed; IR – possibly Joseph Richardson or Joseph Richardson Jr. of Philadelphia; and 1 with illegible marks. 8.4 oz troy combined weight. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Rasch spoon is very tarnished and has a possible repair to handle. Forbes and WH spoons have signficant denting to bowl, other spoons with scattered minor dents and wear, overall good condition. [See more photos →]

Chinese enamel sweetmeat set in lacquer case, comprised of 9 enamel on brass fitted pieces that form to shape a flower, all with Famille Rose figural landscape decoration. Housed in an octagonal lacquer case with gilt foliate and bird decoration. Signed in gilt with two red seals. 16" H x 16 1/2" W. 19th century. 10 total pieces. 11th-17th items: Seven (7) piece Japanese red lacquer and gilt goblet and tray set comprised of six (6) goblets and one (1) rectangular serving tray. Goblets – 6" H. Tray – 8 1/4" H x 12" W. 20th century. 18th & 19th items: Set of two (2) Japanese black and gilt lacquer pedestals. 3 3/4" H. 20th century. Provenance: The estate of Christine Rehnke, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Sweetmeat set in overall very good condition. Case with overall wear and losses. Overall cracquelure and lifting to lacquer. One side of lid missing. 11th – 19th items: All but two pieces overall good condition with general wear. Tray with some damage to interior. One pedestal stem with old break repair. [See more photos →]

THE ART AND MYSTERY OF TENNESSEE FURNITURE AND ITS MAKERS THROUGH 1850, by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. Personal handwritten inscription from the author Derita Coleman Williams on the title page. 11 1/4" H x 8 3/4" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Very good condition. Retains the original dust jacket. Small loss to bottom cover edge. Two ink inscriptions to the title page. [See more photos →]

1st item: Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867-1947) etching on paper titled "The Old Engraver". Housed in a gilt wood frame. Plate – 7 5/8" H x 4 3/4" W. Sight – 8 1/8" H x 5 1/8" W. Framed – 16 5/8" H x 13 3/4" W. Circa 1930. 2nd item: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919) etching, profile of Berthe Morisot. Signed in the plate. Housed in a later gilt wood frame. Plate: 4 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W or 107.95 mm x 94.996 mm. Sight: 6 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Etching in good condition. 3 to 4 foxing spots on matte. Not examined out of frame. 2nd item: Discoloration to paper. Not examined out of frame. Minor wear to gilt on frame. [See more photos →]

Two (2) prints after Chagall and Miro. 1st item: After Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) lithograph “Bonjour Paris”. Pencil signed in lower right margin, signed in stone lower right. Printed lower right edge “MARC CHAGALL “Bonjour Paris” 1939–CH. Sorlier Grav. Lith.”. Drystamped lower left margin “Euro Art.”. Blue and silver mats, housed under glass in a silvered molded frame. Sight – 26 1/2″ H x 19 3/4″ W. Image – 24 3/4″ H x 15 5/8″ W. Framed – 35 1/4″ H x 28 1/2″ W. Mid 20th century. 2nd item: After Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) colored lithograph, “Sculptures II,”. Signed in stone lower right. Housed under glass in a black mat and gold metallic frame. Sight – 10 7/8″ H x 22 1/8 w. Framed – 15 3/16″ H x 26 3/16″ W. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Chagall pencil signature is faded, otherwise very good condition. 2nd item: Chip and a crack to glass. [See more photos →]

Southeast Asian Archaic style bronze double figural pricket candlestick, in the form of two deities or Bodhisattvas, each seated atop lotus bases, with blazing suns behind their heads, atop a single rectangular pierced stand. 14 1/2" overall. 13 lbs total. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Eason, Memphis, Tenn., by descent to current consignor. CONDITION: Significant oxidation and wear, old cement repairs to neck of one figure and to back. One pricket broken off; 3/8" hole in front of one figure suggests it originally held something in its hand. [See more photos →]

Chinese silk area rug, 8' x 5', colors of navy, medium blue, beige and light brown, Greek key border, round center medallion, bands of hunt scenes including hunters, some on horseback and some on carriages, with various fowl, dogs and tigers. Asian paper labels on back. Chinese, mid to late 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Dr. Sidney Fleisher, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition with light surface grime. [See more photos →]

2 Coin silver ladles and 1 sterling silver serving spoon, 3 items total. 1st item: Coin silver or early sterling silver punch ladle of California interest, Gothic Revival pattern with fluted bowl, incuse retailer mark for John Walker Tucker (active 1852-1886, San Francisco, California), illegible three part monogram, 12" L. 2nd item: Coin silver punch or soup ladle with decorative scalloped handle and incuse mark for retailers Jones Ball and Poor of Boston, monogram MAH, 13 1/2" L. 3rd item: Sterling silver berry spoon in the Lily pattern by Frank W. Smith Co., 8 7/8" L. Combined weight: 14.22 oz troy. CONDITION: A couple of very small light dents to bowl of Jones, Ball & Poor ladle, otherwise all items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Five (5) Tennessee land documents, signed by Governors Cannon, Carroll, Campbell, Aaron Brown, and Neil Brown. 1st item: Land grant for 4 1/2 acres in Perry County to Nathan Ward, dated 1836 and signed by Governor Newton Cannon, countersigned by Luke Lea, secretary. Very good condition with light toning, some small separations at fold lines, folds across both signatures. 2nd item: Land grant for 275 acres in Perry County to Nathan Ward, dated 1847 and signed by Governor Aaron Brown. Toning, edge chipping, tear along half of center horizonal fold line. 3rd item: 1895 handwritten copy of an 1834 Land grant, vignette of Tennessee State Capitol at top, for 63 acres in Maury County to Richard Jennings, dated 1834 and originally signed by Governor William Carroll. Very good condition with light toning and a few scattered small stains in lower left quadrant. Fold across signature. 4th item: Land grant on blue paper for 356 and 56/160 acres in Perry County to Nathan Ward and George A. Dabbs, dated 1853 and signed by Governor William B. Campbell. Poor condition with near total tear along horizontal fold line, some abrasions and chipping at edges and fold lines, fold crossing signature. 5th item: Half of a land grant (top half missing), retaining signature of Governor Neil Brown and dated 1848. Verso has inscription: "William L? McLain is entitled to the within mentioned tract or parcel of granted land – Will of M. Bransford JR. of West Tennessee" with 1849 certification of Registrar of Deeds John W. Ricketts. Separations at fold lines, considerable toning, fold across Brown's autograph, a couple of 1/2" stains. CONDITION: See item descriptions. [See more photos →]

Summa Theologica Sancti Thomae Aquinatis Divinae Voluntatis Iterpretis, Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum. Parisiis: Apud Societatem. 1645. Folio, hardbound with tooled vellum covers, spine with six raised hubs, and one intact brass hinge (broken hinge included). Four parts bound in one volume with Latin text, title page with engraving of Thomas Aquinas, each volume with title page and approximately 5 or 6 index pages prior to beginning of each part. Part I – 264 pp., part II – 264 pp., part III – 404 pp., part IV – 449 pp., approximately 1,400 pages combined with additional index pages. Majority of text printed in two columns. 14 3/4" H x 10 1/4" W x 5" D. Provenance: Private Memphis, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall worn condition with general wear to be expected from age. Toning, foxing spots, dampstaining, to pages. Pages appear collated. Front cover partially separated from spine. Bottom hinge broken (included), clasps missing. Stains, areas of oxidation around missing clasps, surface of covers. Inscription detailing page count, inside of front cover. [See more photos →]

Appalachian Folk Art items, 9 items total. 1st item: Folk Art inlaid banjo comprised of mixed woods, interior of head pencil signed "Geneva". 20 1/4" L x 7 1/2" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Native American Cherokee basket planter by Rachel T. Reed, comprised of white oak with walnut and bloodroot weavers. Retains the original Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual tag. 8" H x 8 1/2" W. 20th century. 3rd-9th items: Collection of folk art carvings including a carved and inked bear with movable arms and legs on stand by Walt Cook, signed and dated 1995 on the underside, Native American Cherokee carved duck initialed JF or TF, 2 carvings of a farmer and wife, possibly Swannanoa, female intialed "HRMC", a chipped carved bear on stand initialed "DRS", a standing chipped carved bear initialed "CR"and a carving of a man carrying a sheep initialed "WL". Ranging in size from 3 1/2" H to 13 1/2" H. All 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Some wear to banjo head covering, oxidation to metal fittings. 2nd item: Very good condition. 3rd-9th items: All overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Persian Karajeh area rug, 4'5" x 6'2", wool on cotton, center panel with three medallions, multiple borders, colors of rust, navy, ivory, salmon, gold and medium blue. Circa 1930. CONDITION: Scattered areas of low pile, mainly center areas. Some losses to fringe. [See more photos →]

World War I Photo Album containing photographs related to the War in the Indian Ocean, including the wreckage of the German SMS Emden. The Emden was responsible for sinking nearly two dozen British ships and launching the surprise attack that led to the battle of Penang. She was destroyed in the Battle of the Cocos Islands by the Austrailian HMAS Sydney in November of 1914, killing 133 out of a crew of 376. The event is known as Austrailia's first Naval fight. There are also photographs of the USS Helena (likely PG9, an active member of both the South China Patrol and the Yangtze River Patrol from 1906-1929) and numerous sailors believed to be Helena crew members -one identified as W.G. Hartman (possibly the owner of the book) and one as George Kessler, the USS Elcano, "Japanese Torpet boats," the USS Pampanga, and a Japanese steamer "that ran aground __ side of Hong Kong." The album also includes 14 photographs of early 20th century Chinese subjects including The Country Club at Han Kou, the Bound at Shanghai, the Bound at Han Kou, the Carnival at Canton, and an image of a young girl standing beside a jardiniere and carved stand. Cloth cover with gilt lettering. Album – 7 1/8" x 5 1/2". Most photos – 5 1/4" x 3 1/4". Provenance: Descended in the Moran family of Woodland Farm in Williamson County, TN. CONDITION: Some photos are labeled on fronts in blue ink. One photo of the Emden is detached and has a corner fold with 1/4" loss. All other photos appear pasted down with toning and occasional scattered small stains. Cover with edge wear, fading and light grime. [See more photos →]

Three (3) books by H. G. Wells. Book 1: The Invisible Man; A Grotesque Romance. London: C Arthur Pearson Ltd, 1897. viii, 245 (1) 2pp of ads. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 1 1/4" D. Book 2: The Food of The Gods And How It Came to Earth. London: Macmillan, 1904. 317 pp. plus 16 pages of ads. 7 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D. Book 3: When the Sleeper Wakes, with illustrations. London: Harper & Brothers, 1899. 329 pp. 7 7/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 2" D. Provenance: a Brentwood, TN estate. CONDITION: Overall good condition with general wear to be expected from age. No dustcovers present. Toning to pages. Minute foxing spots, end papers and interior of covers. Ex libris labels, inside of front covers. Pages separated from spine. Rubbing, shelf wear to cover corners and spine. Toning, stains, overall wear to surface of covers. [See more photos →]

Western North Carolina alkaline glazed stoneware pitcher with incised line around the mid-section and 3 columns of incised numbers to the body along with the numbers "414". Interior note states that the pitcher was made from clay at the site of the old "Tiffany Mines" company, once located near Franklin, NC. 10 1/2" H. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered firing flaws to body. Small area of blue paint transfer. [See more photos →]

4 pieces Victorian Hair Jewelry. 1st item: gold plated framed pendant or locket with hand painted photograph of an elegantly dressed lady on one side and on the reverse, a lock of hair fashioned into a Prince of Wales feather motif. Unmarked. 1 7/8" x 1 3/4". 2nd through 4th items: Mourning Brooch and matching earrings made from woven hair, with engraved gold plated mounts. Brooch 1 5/8" x 1 1/4". Both last half 19th century. Provenance: Private Brentwood, TN collection. Portrait brooch acquired from estate in Atlanta. CONDITION: Locket: Some minor oxidation to gold metal mounts; a few tiny accents have come loose from the hair ornament decoration in the pendant. Brooch and earrings: very good condition with minor oxidation. [See more photos →]

Three Victorian silverplated items. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of English silverplated 5-light candelabra, marked for Silber and Fleming Ltd., London, circa 1854-1898. Classical form with embossed full relief grapevine decoration with 4 scrolling arms and weighted base. Silber and Fleming Ltd hallmarks and "PGS" marked on the bases. 19 1/2" H x 12 3/4" W. 2nd half 19th century. 3rd item: Victorian silverplate cake or bread basket, oval form on a footed base. Swing handle with pierced scrolling twig, leaf and fruit relief decoration. Body with scrolling twig, leaf and fruit relief decoration to the rim above a reticulated and pierced frieze, gadrooned bowl and footed base with repeating relief trim. Underside inner rim marked "1794/13", possibly production or code numbers. No maker's mark. 10" H (w/ handle) x 12 5/8" W x 10" D. English or American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Candelabras in overall very good condition. Basket with repair to inner rim, replated. [See more photos →]

Gothic Revival French cartel clock, convex enameled porcelain dial mounted to an architectural gilt metal support modeled as a castle turret, flanked by griffins with elaborate architectural detail. Dial is lettered COMPTOIR GENERAL / H. RIONDET 98 POUISSONNIRE PARIS. 29" overall. 19 lbs. Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Crennelated area under dial is loose. Several areas of oxidation/corrosion, particularly to support area under face. Dial lacks glass covering and to the upper left part of pediment. Works not tested or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Three (3) historic figure prints. 1st item: Stipple engraving of Andrew Jackson by J.H. Bufford for Pendleton's Lithography, after an 1830 painting by Ralph E.W. Earl, titled GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON AT THE HERMITAGE. Depicts Jackson wearing spectacles and standing beside a tree with his hat and walking stick in hand. In the background is a rare and early view of his Tennessee home, The Hermitage (prior to the addition of columns); smaller cabins are also visible. Facsimile signature under the image. Housed in a narrow molded silvered and gilt frame with white mat. Sight – 23 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. Framed – 26 3/4" H x 20 3/4" W. 2nd item: ANDREW JACKSON – THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED. aquatint and engraving, by J. Sartain after the painting by J.R. Lambdin, published by William Smith, Philadelphia. Image – 20 5/8" H x 14 1/2" W (523 x 369 mm). Sight – 26" H x 17 5/8" W. Matted and shrinkwrapped – 32" H x 23 1/2" W (unframed). Circa 1840. 3rd item: Lithographed silhouette of John Caldwell Calhoun, "from life by Wm. H. Brown," lithographed by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, 1844. Depicts the South Carolina senator before an open window with palm trees visible in the background. Housed in a narrow silver gilt frame. Image – 13 1/2"H x 9 3/4" W. Sight – 15 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W. Framed – 17 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: Poor condition with acid burn lines running length of sheet, 2 water stains lower margin, numerous tears and losses to margin with some extending into the plate, largest 4". Note en verso states cleaned and deacidified 1985. 2nd item: Overall excellent condition with a few handling dings and small light smudges. 3rd item: Print in very good condition with even light toning, several areas of wear to frame. [See more photos →]

Union County, Tennessee leather hunting items, 3 items total, including ammunition bag, 8 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W, powder horn, incised on body "H. G. W.", 8" L , and bullet casing powder meaure labeled "38-56 W.C.F. W.R.A. Co." underside of brass cap, 6" L, all pieces attached to bag by leather strap, approx 17" L. Early/mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with wear commensurate with age. Bag in used condition with early repairs. Leather strap reinforced with old cord and fabric. [See more photos →]

Signed copy of "Valhalla in the Smokies", published by George A. Exline and Edouard Evartt Exline, 1938, Cleveland, Ohio. First edition. #87 of 1000 numbered copies, 1 of 100 signed by the authors/publishers. Cover of book is a woven blue and white coverlet, Solomon's Pattern. Enclosed card 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. Retains the original book wrapper and presentation box. 12 3/4" H x 9 3/4" W. CONDITION: Book cover overall excellent condition. Some interior toning to pages, no tears or any other damage. Wear and seam separation to left side of presentation box. [See more photos →]

18 pieces of coin silver flatware including pieces of Kentucky, Midwestern and Agricultural interest. Includes 1 teaspoon with handle having raised Sheaf of Wheat decoration marked H.F. & H. Premium, monogrammed SE and stamped en verso in rectangle BRADBURY with additional date mark of 1826 (possibly Theophilus Bradbury, working Newburyport, Massachusetts circa 1820s), together with 16 various pieces having Fiddle handles: 1 tablespoon marked SMITH & GRANT in banner for Richard Ewing Smith and William Grant, working Louisville, 1827-1831; 1 dessert spoon marked R. FRAZIER JR. in rectangle with psuedohallmarks for Robert Frazier Jr., working Lexington, 1838-1851; 1 tablespoon marked COOK & SIMPSON in rectangle with additional date mark of 1855, attrib. Booneville, Missouri; 1 teaspoon with monogram SH and incuse mark ST. LOUIS; 1 tablespoon with monogram LEE marked B. Wilder in rectangle, attributed to Abbott Pierson Wilder, working Eau Claire, Wisconsin circa 1866; 1 teaspoon monogammed McCune with incuse mark AYRES & SONS attributed to Keokuk, Iowa; 1 teaspoon monogrammed "Sarah H. Bill" marked RW ROATH PURE COIN, attributed to Roswell Walstein Roath, working 1826-1871 in Norwich, CT, New York City, Chicago, and Denver; 1 knife marked Gelston with pseudohallmarks (likely New York or Boston, mid 19th c.); 1 gravy ladle marked J. DRAPER in rectangle (Joseph Draper, working Wilmington Delaware 1816-1832, Cincinnati Ohio 1832-d. 1864) with monogram NP, and 3 tablespoons and 5 teaspoons, all also marked J. DRAPER in rectangle with NP monograms. Combined weighable silver: 16.77 oz troy. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Smith & Grant tablespoon has worn monogram and worn tip. Frazier spoon has bent handle, wear, pitting and dents to bowl. Cook and Simpson spoon has possible monogram removal, Roath spoon has worn tip. Otherwise all items in excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Two (2) ceramic transferware pitchers. 1st item: Clews Historical Staffordshire blue and white cream pitcher, AMERICA AND INDEPENDENCE, with transferware decoration of Doveridge Hall, flanked by figures emblematic of America and Independence, with banners printed across the rim above for states including Tennessee, Virginia, Delaware, Ohio, Vermont, Kentucky, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, the Carolinas, Georgia, and New Jersey. 2nd item: 20th century reproduction of 1824 George Washington & General LaFayette Creamware Milk Jug or Cream Pitcher, commemorating the visit of Gen. Lafayette to America with the phrase "Republicans Are Not Ungrateful," attrib. A.E. Gray & Co., Staffordshire (ref. Arman, American Ceramics, page 217-218). 4 1/2"H. Provenance: a Nashville, TN estate. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with some wear and small minor glaze flakes to footring and wear to lip. 2nd item: some crazing and staining. [See more photos →]

Two (2) jacquard coverlets. 1st item: Signed and dated Pennsylvania jacquard coverlet, woven in shades of red, white, blue and green, with tree and snowflake border surrounding leaf, star and swirl designs. Signed in lower corners, Made by J and S Turnbaugh, Sugarloaf Luzerne Co. For ___ (recipient name blank), Penn 1849. 83" H x 79" W excluding fringe. 2nd item: Jacquard coverlet with eagle and other patriotic motifs in shades of red, white, blue and green. Features a center medallion surrounded by four eagles atop shields, enclosed in an urn and grapevine border with corner medallions. Fringe at three sides. 79" H x 78" W excluding fringe. Both American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Brentwood, TN collection. CONDITION: Both with good vivid color. 1st coverlet has minimal fringe loss, otherwise excellent condition. 2nd coverlet has a few scattered stains, largest 3" diameter. [See more photos →]

Indiana stoneware pottery jug by George Unser (1828-1881), active ca. 1860-1880, Jeffersonville, Clark County. Upper shoulder stamped "G. UNSER/ JEFFERSONVILLE/ IND" and "3" denoting capacity. 17 1/4" H x 10" D. 14 lbs. Provenance: the Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. CONDITION: Old chip to inner rim, otherwise overall good condition. [See more photos →]