Decorative Accessories

Italian inlaid gilt bronze ceremonial chalice, ciborium, or part of a vigil lamp, with inlaid coral decoration throughout; pierced gallery surrounding a well with ruby glass liner, central knop above a circular base with figural griffin feet. Latin inscription to the perimeter of the base. 8 3/4" H. 18th century or earlier. Acquired at Burwell & Louise Shepard Antiques, New Hope, Bucks Co., PA.

PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution.

CONDITION: Overall good condition. Some wear, losses, and replacement to coral stones, expected use wear. Ruby glass liner is a replacement. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) Continental, likely Flemish, Baroque gilt bronze altar candlesticks with engraved leaves to shoulder and hexagonal base and hexagonal drip pan with relief masks. Unmarked. 11 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D. 17th/early 18th century.

PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution.

CONDITION: Minor scattered surface residue. One candlestick with minor loss to base measuring 1/4" x 3/8". One candlestick with minor bend to shaft. [See more photos →]

Five (5) brass and gilt bronze torchiere or pricket candlesticks. Three (3) have gadrooned bobeches and columnar shafts above tripod bases ornamented with religious vignettes in bas relief, terminating in three scrolled animal paw feet. Two (2) have pierced scalloped bobeches, knopped shafts with raised images of Greek crosses and stars above tripod bases with pierced scrolling foliate and Gothic cross decorations, terminating in three scrolled feet. Sizes range from 23" H x 6 1/2" W to 27" H x 9" W. All items 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution.

CONDITION: Scattered dents, largest 1 1/4", areas of expected oxidation and general wear. Pricket is missing on one candlestick. [See more photos →]

Pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze figural form candelabras modeled as cherubs holding french horns. Each is topped with a shaped bobeche and four arms molded with grape and vine decoration and mounted to a marble base with four gilt toupie feet. 19 1/2" H x 8" W. French, Mid/Late 19th Century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both with old repairs to stabilize form to base and candelabra to form, one using glue and other using screws. Some natural separations to base and scattered gilt loss and overpainting. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) of gilt bronze Neoclassical or Neo Grec style urns fitted as lamps, featuring central portrait medallions and Greek key decoration with scrolling handles. Base with grape and vine decoration, and top with foliate and pierced decoration; one having an acanthus leaf finial. Both mounted atop red marble plinths and fitted as lamps with later brass additions. 33" H x 7" W x 7" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Chipping to both bases, some warping, oxidation, and separations to brass additions. Some surface scratching and patination to tops cohesive with age. One lamp missing brass finial. [See more photos →]

Two (2) decorative desk accessories, lap desk and inkstand letterbox. 1st item: Napoleon III ebonized lap desk with tortoiseshell, foliate and bird brass boulle inlay, and gilt brass trim made by Vervelle Aine. Upper lid with keyhole opens to reveal three sine-wave letter partitions (frontmost pierced) and a narrow storage well with velvet lid having loops to hold writing utensils flanked by two glass inkwells covered in leather; lower lid opens to reveal partitioned, velvet-lined writing surface of which the upper portion can be lifted via ribbon handle to reveal a storage well. Inscribed "Vervelle Aine" to internal locking mechanism. 8 1/4" H x 14 5/8" W x 13" D. French, 19th century. 2nd item: Victorian rosewood desk stand with ebonized trim having applied pierced and engraved gilt brass accents, comprised of a letterbox with keyhole and hinged lid opening to reveal three satin-lined letter partitions raised on a rectangular base with depressions for two glass inkwells and one fountain pen over single dovetailed drawer on bun feet. Old W. F. Crumpe paper label affixed to underside of drawer. 9 1/2" H x 11 7/8" H x 9 1/4" D. English, late 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Peggy Lambert, Maryville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered wear to boulle and tortoiseshell inlay including minor separation/splitting and warping to bending. Scattered minute losses to tortoiseshell, largest measuring 1/8" x 1/8". Gilt trim to letter partitions and upper lid partially detached. Velvet components with fading/discoloration commensurate with age; ink stain to writing surface. Internal lid slightly warped. Key is not present. 2nd item: Minor scattered surface wear including scratches and areas of discoloration. Minor splitting of wood commensurate with age primarily to lower trim. Scattered minor chips to inkwells. [See more photos →]

French Napoleon III boulle inkwell or writer's desk box with gilt bronze mounts including trim, acanthus knees, paw feet, and bacchus masks to each side, two glass bottles flanking the pen tray and one pull-out dovetailed storage drawer. 6" H x 16 1/4" W X 12 1/4" D. French, late 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution.

CONDITION: Overall good condition. Minor surface wear and very slight losses to top trim and around the drawer front. Bottles are not a pair. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) of Rococo style giltwood carved deer head wall mounted mirrors, featuring an oval frame carved with acanthus leaves finished at the base with antlered deer heads nesting in a leafy cartouche base. 30" H x 19" W. Early to mid 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some old repairs to the antlers and scroll points. Some age wear to glass with light overall general wear. [See more photos →]

Large French Louis XVI period carved and painted trumeau mirror or looking glass. Flat molded cornice incorporating two projecting squared columns at each side; central panel with carved rosettes at each corner and applied decoration, including foliate swags; crossed bow, arrow, and trumpet; over a small rectangular mirror plate. 68" H x 48" W. 18th century.

CONDITION: CONDITION: Distressed surface with some remnants of old paint throughout. Scattered age splits and wear commensurate with age. Minor loss to cornice molding measuring 3/4" x 1 1/2". Scattered repaired holes along right edge with corresponding newer wood blocks, en verso. Old repair evident to lower portion, en verso. Mirror with scattered desilvering; likely an old replacement. [See more photos →]

French Empire style bronze patinated green chandelier. Amphora-shaped base is mounted with three rope-twisted gilt bronze uprights and fitted with six foliate branch handles supported by cherubs, intertwined with porcelain flowers and terminating in electrified candle nozzles. 33" H x 24" W. 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor signs of age present to the green patinated bowl. The chandelier has been rewired. [See more photos →]

Brass Dutch two tier chandelier, 12 scrolling arms emanating from a central urn form standard with a large spherical finial to the bottom, rings at the top and bottom of finial. 26" H x 28" dia. Mid 18th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with scattered light general wear and some bending to bobeches. Chandelier has not been wired. [See more photos →]

Near pair of French giltwood looking glasses, after the Paris workshop of Jacob-Desmalter et Cie, each featuring a beveled circular mirror plate surrounded by a cherubic bas-relief hand-carved frame. The frame is crested with heralding cherubs and festooned on the base with swags of floral garlands and ribbons. 31" H x 21 1/2" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Note: The Paris workshop of Jacob-Desmalter et Cie mainly produced furniture in the Empire style, including commissions from Napoleon and his court. Many of Desmalter's styles drew inspiration from the seats and thrones of Antiquity discovered during Napoleon's excavations in Egypt as well as the bas-relief forms found on classical Greek vases. At the turn of the 18th to 19th century, the firm was one of the largest furniture-producing workshops in Napoleonic Paris.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: The worn gilded patina is in excellent condition with some surface crazing. The mirrors are a near pair with minor differences and have a minimal amount of restoration to the frame. One of the glasses is original, the other most likely an older replacement. Some surface crazing to gilt patina of each. [See more photos →]

Brass fusee movement skeleton clock, likely Continental, having a chapter ring with seratted edges, black enameled Roman numerals and black markers. Unmarked. Mounted upon a round black wood base that is fitted with a glass dome. Clock: 11 1/4" H x 6 1/4" W. Overall with dome: 14 3/4" H x 9 1/4" dia. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Harvey and Leslie Ann Phillips, Vonore, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Retains a pendulum. Pendulum wheel appears to work. Fusee movement not tested for functionality or guaranteed. [See more photos →]

Four (4) Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted marble garniture pieces. 1st-2nd items: Pair (2) of Neo-Grec urns, each with white marble body mounted with gilt bronze handles having portrait medallion and lion's head mask with ring; mythological motifs to shoulder and bodies, and leaf design at base, on marble plinths with ormolu rosettes and feet. 15 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W x 4 5/8" D. 3rd-4th items: Pair (2) of candelabra, each with white marble body mounted with a gilt bronze flaming urn finial; two scrolling arms with campana form sconces joined by a floral garland; gilt bronze foliate accents to base and four gilt toupie feet. 11 1/2" H x 7" W x 3 1/2" D. Continental, late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Margaret Harold Roberts, Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with minor wear and some tiny chips to marble, largest measuring 1/4" x 1/8", and scattered minor denting to bronze. One candelabra missing its removable bobeche. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) of French rococo style gilt and patinated bronze figural candlesticks depicting putti seated on a naturalistic base holding a gilt foliate cornucopia branch and resting on gilt rocaille bases. 15 3/4" H X 8 1/2" W. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition, lacking the original candelabra tops. [See more photos →]

Napoleon III style ormolu mounted dark green marble inkwell, rectangular form, having three hinged lids with knob or pierced dolphin finials and images of scrolling shells and horns in bas relief. Three wells, two having glass inkwell inserts, are situated parallel to a deep well, surrounded by a molded lambs tongue ormolu trim. Sides with applied decorations of winged horses with mermaid tails and the letter "N" to front, and floral sprays to each side, all raised on four square feet with molded foliate trim. 6 1/2" H x 14" W x 8 1/2" D. Circa 1890.

PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution.

CONDITION: Scattered fleabites to marble, general tarnish, surface grime to lid and interiors of compartments. Center arche on the front of inkwell with a glued break. Plant matter taped to back right of inkwell by previous owner. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) of French 19th-century bronze figural chenets depicting Egyptian Sphinxes atop bronze bases with wheat, mask, and cornucopia relief decoration, atop turnip feet. Custom wood bases have been wired as lamps. Fitted with custom stripe lamp shades. Chenets are not marked and are removable from the bases. 11" H x 10" W x 7" D. Overall with shades: 28" H.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both lamps in overall very good condition. One chenet with loose foot. Both lamps functioning at time of inspection. [See more photos →]

Pair (2) of French Old Paris porcelain urns with gilt bronze mounts, fitted as lamps. Both have a robin’s egg blue ground with polychrome painted vignettes to each side, one depicting cherubs in and outdoor setting, and the other with flowers with repeating floral polychrome bands to the lids and bases. The tops of the vases show early conversion from oil lamps to two-socket electric lamps. 29 1/2″ total H. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: The lamps are in excellent condition, having been restored with new wiring and shade fittings. [See more photos →]

1st item: Tiffany Studios gilt bronze notebook holder in the American Indian pattern, depicting the raised image of an owl frog, surmounted by stylized geometric designs. Stamped "Tiffany Studios/New York/1188" en verso beneath applied felt backing. 7 5/8" H x 4 3/4" W x 1/2" D. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) bronze figures, including one (1) paperweight depicting an owl with outstretched wings, maker's marks "C/PB" in a triangle stamped to left side, mounted to a tiered square bronze painted metal base (4 1/4" H x 3 5/8" W x 2 3/8" D); and one (1) depicting a cornucopia, unmarked, hinged (possibly for use as a paper clip), and mounted to a red marble base. (3 3/4" H x 5 1/8" W x 3 5/8" D). All items early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection.

CONDITION: 2nd-3rd items: Areas of minor oxidation. Cornucopia figure is loose on base, base with scattered fleabites or natural fissures. [See more photos →]

Argentinian rhodochosite jewelry or trinket box, finely figured polished bookmatched veneers over a pink marble interior with gold plated hinge. Beveled edges. 6" W x 4"D x 1 1/2" H. Early 20th century.

CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Carved white marble sculpture with painted accents, depicting a falcon perched on a rock with inset glass eyes, dark striations imitating a coat of feathers and painted talons upon a naturalistic base. Unsigned. 11 1/2" H x 4" W x 5 1/2" D. Early 20th Century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Some light surface wear. Beak with repaired break and one chip to corner of the mouth, 1/4" L. [See more photos →]

Pair of Art Nouveau spelter herms or busts of Classical figures with parcel gilt accents, mounted on enameled porcelain pedestals decorated with birds, flowers, and scrolling foliate forms on maroon and cream grounds, atop tripodal scrolling spelter bases with pierced latticework. One (1) depicts a woman, possibly the Greek goddess Artemis, wearing a scrolling crescent moon crown having a rose at her breast; and one (1) depicts a bearded man with scrolling foliate headpiece, possibly Dionysus. Both approximately 25 3/4" H x 8" W x 6 5/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Oxidation and wear to gilt commensurate with age. Porcelain with minute crazing throughout and scattered minor discoloration to corners. Both with repairs to feet. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Venetian style cut crystal girandoles or sconces with scrolling S-curve arms issuing from iron backplates, terminating in floral cups and frosted glass bobeches, ornamented with crystal swags and drops throughout and having umbrella-form frosted glass ornament with crystal drops hung from base, including one (1) four-armed sconce with three spiral curved accent plumes issuing from backplate and one (1) five-armed sconce with arms of alternating length and height and a central shaft surmounted by additional bobeche and cup (not retained). Four-armed sconce approx. 16" H x 33" W x 18" D; five-armed sconce approx. 23 1/2" H x 31" W x 19" D. European, late 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky.

CONDITION: Both items with scattered minor fleabites and scratches to crystal throughout, surface residue to cups, and slight oxidation and wear to mountings. Five-armed girandole with scattered losses and hairlines including loss of topmost cup; three bobeches and two crystal drops have been replaced; one bobeche with repaired crack and losses; one bobeche with minor loss. [See more photos →]

Oval giltwood mirrored girandole comprised of a ribbon and foliate pediment, mirror with a beveled edge having acanthus and floral surround, naturalistic edge, and three-armed sconce with foliate ornamentation issuing from lower edge. 33 1/2" H x 18 1/4" W x approx. 8 3/4" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Peggy Lambert, Maryville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Minor scattered age splits to wood. Two small areas of loss and one are of partial detachment to ribbon portion of pediment. [See more photos →]

Large giltwood mirror with arched tympanum having shell and foliate ornamentation with medallion accents, arched silvered glass surmounting the central rectangular mirror glass, outlined in ribbon molding; pierced foliate scroll and shell ornamentation to outer edges. 62 1/2" H x 36 1/2" W. 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Peggy Lambert, Maryville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Minor scattered shrinkage cracks to wood; scattered wear to gilt including two minor areas of loss, largest 1/4" x 3/4". Minor scattered desilvering. [See more photos →]

1st item: English mahogany sarcophagus or coffin form tea caddy with geometric inlaid bands and escutcheons and brass hardware, the interior with two compartments having lids with finial handles and traces of silver paper lining. 4 5/8" H x 8" W x 4 3/4" D. 2nd item: English mahogany rectangular form tea caddy having a round mother of pearl keyhole escutcheon and brass hardware, the interior with two compartments having lids with finial handles, red floral paper lining to interior of lid, terminating in four round ball feet. 4 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D. 3rd item: English burlwood brass mounted tea caddy having a domed lid, the interior compartment and lid lined in dark gold fabric. 4 3/4" H x 8 1/4" W x 6" D. 4th-5th items: Two (2) contemporary burlwood boxes, including one (1) octagonal form (3 3/4" H x 7" dia.) and one (1) square form with inlaid mother of pearl decoration to slightly domed lid (2 1/4" H x 5" square). 1st-3rd items are 19th century; 4th-5th items are late 20th/early 21st century.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Joe Newsom Rawlings, Davisboro, Georgia.

CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with minor areas of loss, natural age shrinkage, largest 7 1/4". Keys are not present. 1st item: Lids to compartments do not sit flush. 2nd item: 1/2" x 1/8" area of loss to mother of pearl escutcheon. Tears to interior paper lining. 3rd item: Breaks, largest 1", separations from lid, to brass bands. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Victorian boxes, with multiple compartments and hinged lids 1st item: One (1) walnut collector or watch maker's box with hinged lid having a brass inset handle; key included. Top lifts to reveal three divided compartments with red velvet inset liner. Front hinged panel with metal escutcheon and a key latch opens to five interior drawers each with inset circular brass handles, all having red velvet inset liners and one with three compartments. 10 1/2 " H x 13" W x 9 1/8" D. 2nd item: One (1) walnut box with a brass handle on a hinged lid having metal escutcheon, key latch, and two hook latches on a hinged partial front panel. Interior composed of three removable stacked compartments with red velvet lining, two bisected, and one stationary compartment. 6 1/2" H x 14" W x 9 1/2" D. Likely English, late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Surface scratches and discoloration commensurate with age; scattered splits to veneer largest measuring 10" L. Interior with wear to lining and losses of wooden dividers. 2nd item: Surface wear commensurate with age with scattered splits to veneer, largest measuring 4 1/4" L. Slight discoloration to velvet lining and fraying to felt on underside. [See more photos →]

1st-2nd items: Pair (2) of English porcelain sauce tureens with underplates in the Imari palette. Unmarked but the undersides of the tureens numbered “101” in red. Tureens: 6″ H x 6 1/2″ dia. Underplates: 7 1/2″ dia. 19th century. 3rd item: An Asian rectangular lacquered box, the exterior with painted archaistic designs. Top is supported to one side by a hinge and fitted with brass hardware. 4 3/4″ H x W x 9″ D. 20th century. 4th item: Octagonal form turned wood tobacco box with brass bail handle to the lid, brass escutcheon, and lead infused paper lining. 5″ H x 6 1/8″ W. Likely Continental, 19th century.

CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: All in pieces in overall good condition one tureen and one underplate with very slight chipping to the underside. 3rd item: Some cloudiness noted to front corner of top with minor scattered abrasions. 4th item: Overall good condition with expected light use wear. [See more photos →]

1st item: Archaic Chinese style bronze lamp made by the Marbro Lamp Company, mid 20th century, urn form simulating cinnabar, having all over raised foliated decoration, a carved and pierced neck and handles and carved base. Fitted with a double light socket and shaped metal filagree finial. Lamp: 20 1/2" H. Overall: 39" H. 2nd item: Small Asian carved gilt painted wooden Buddha figure, seated in a lotus position and anjali mudra atop a lotus form base with carved mandorla. Traces of original polychrome to hair and base. 8" H x 5" W. 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of David Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition, Lamp functioning at time of inspection. 2nd item: Overall good condition with scattered losses to gilt paint, wear to lower wood edges. [See more photos →]

Thirteen (13) decorative items, including cigarette and match holders, marquetry tray, art deco box, and ashtrays. 1st item: French mechanical green lacquer and gilt cigar or cigarette holder, hexagonal form. Each side is decorated with an outdoor scene featuring Persian figures engaging in various activities, the top with stylized foliate decoration and gilt goliate finial that acts as a lever to the six doors of the body, revealing a similarly decorated interior with holders for cigars or cigarettes, all resting on gilt bun feet. Marked on the base “Made in France”. 7 1/2″ H x 7 3/8″ dia. Early 20 century. 2nd item: Marquetry mahogany serving tray, oval with a pierced brass gallery and handles, inlaid to the center and marked on the base “Robinson & Sons Maker”. 16 1/4″ H x 26 3/4″ W. 20th century. 3rd item: Vintage green calcite lidded keepsake box. Base with oval paper label CROSS. 4 1/8″ H x 6 7/8″ W x 5″ D. 20th century. 4th-6th items: Three (3) French gilt metal and porcelain match holders, all with painted polychrome designs and stamped on the base FRANCE. 3″ H x 2 3/4″ W. 20th century. 7th item: Bronze match holder, modeled as a tree trunk with an alligator encircling the base. 4″ H x 3″ W. 20th century. 8th item: Chinese enamel on metal matchbox holder with floral design on blue ground. Marked CHINA to interior. 2 1/4″ H x 1 5/8″ W x 7/8″ D. 9th-10th items: Two (2) metal ashtrays, including one (1) bronze Art Nouveau petal form with relief design of nude bathers, stamped with partially legible number to underside (8″ dia.); and one (1) copper leaf form with curved stem handle (5 3/4″ H x 4 5/8″ W). 20th century. 11th-13th items: Three (3) French porcelain ashtrays with brass, ridged rims having hand-painted, polychrome floral designs, including one (1) Sevres oval form, stamped with blue maker’s mark to underside; and two (2) square forms, stamped with red maker’s mark and MADE IN FRANCE to underside. Ranging in size from 3 1/4″ H x 5 3/8″ W to 3 5/8″ H x 3 3/4″ W. Late 19th/early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The collection of a Tennessee institution.

CONDITION: 1st item: Finial mechanism not working, box will not fully close. Overall good condition with some light general wear and rubbing. 2nd item: Losses to edge below one handle, one base support missing. 3rd item: Chipping to corners of lid, underside of lid with losses and old repair. 4th-6th items: One box with old repaired break to porcelain cover, another missing gilt metal side insert. All with use wear and oxidation to metal fittings/inserts. 7th item: Overall good condition with oxidation to bronze. 8th item: Scattered wear and minute losses to enamel decoration. 9th-10th items: Both items in overall good condition with scattered minor areas of oxidation. Leaf form with minor loss at rim. 11th-13th items: Overall very good condition with scattered minute wear to glaze. [See more photos →]

1st item: Art Deco bronze table lamp and inkwell, consisting of a stepped base with a single bulb, a rectangular clear glass divider and an inkwell with figural deer finial to the cover. Underside of base marked AKTA BRONS. 10" H (w/glass) x 8" W. Circa 1920's, European. 2nd item: European gilt bronze double inkwell with removable glass inkwells having hinged bronze lids and oval pen tray. Unmarked, possibly English. Late 19th century. 4 1/8" H x 9 3/4" W x 6 5/8" D. 3rd item: Art Nouveau or Asian gilt bronze bottle form vase with ruffled rim and curved handles terminating into relief water lily flowers and leaves. Two impressed character marks to the base. 10 3/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Thomas Bechtel, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Original glass not present, current glass divider is a replacement, losses to one corner. Not tested for functionality. 2nd item: Glass inkwells possibly not original to the base, overall general wear, some light pitting and oxidation. 3rd item: Overall good condition, some scattered losses to gilt finish, scattered losses primarily to lower body. A couple areas of minor dings to lower body. [See more photos →]

Two pairs (4) crystal and gilt brass lighting items including Art Deco or Hollywood Regency. 1st – 2nd items: Pair of two (2) girandole candelabra, style of Baccarat, each with faceted spire finial; baluster-shaped brass and partially glass-encased shaft; four tiers of scrolling and foliate curved supports adorned with crystal stars, bead swags, and pendant drops; four arms with scalloped bobeches; and beaded circular base. Unmarked, not electrified. 26 7/8' H x approx. 10 1/2" dia. French, early 20th century. 3rd – 4th items: Pair of two (2) Art Deco or Hollywood Regency waterfall parlor lamps each with vertical brass arms forming a hollow shaft and terminating in crystal prisms; a pierced brass collar; and cranberry and clear glass orb body with shell designs illuminated by two internal light bulbs. All mounted on a round pedestal base with four foliate feet. Unmarked. Electric. 20 5/8" H x approx. 7" dia. Likely American, second quarter 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Mrs. Arnold Haber, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st – 2nd items: Both in overall good condition with scattered minute chipping to crystal adornments, scattered minor denting to brass supports, and minute pitting. One with replaced/mismatched bobeche. One with loss to wiring of one crystal bead swag piece. 3rd – 4th items: Both in overall good condition with scattered patination of brass components and a couple of errant paint splatters to bodies. Both functional at time of inspection. Tight hairline to glass body of one lamp across the majority of circumference, measuring approximately 14" L. Very slight bend to shaft of one lamp. [See more photos →]

Leaded slag glass lotus style shade, after Tiffany Studios. Geometric or mosaic pattern with green, white, amber, and black glass segments fashioned into a folded or pleated form with shaped edge. Unmarked, after the Tiffany Studios lotus design. 7 1/2″ H x 20″ dia. 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Dr. Martin Perez, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

1st item: Ansonia ship's bell clock having circular brass case with hinged glass lid, Arabic numerals and Ansonia mark printed on paper dial mounted to brass plate, raised on an associated wooden stand with felt lining. Clock: 7" dia. x 3 1/4" D. Overall: 9 1/8" H x 7 7/8" W x 3 1/4" D. 20th century. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) brass kerosene ship lanterns, including one (1) navigation onion lamp with red glass having hinged loop handles to top and bottom; and one (1) lamp with clear glass, stamped "MAR. 18. 78/…NOV.20.77" to inner rim, raised on a circular brass stand. Navigation lantern (with handles): approx. 17 1/4" H x 9 1/4" dia. Clear lantern (with handle): 13 3/8" H x 4" dia.; overall with stand: 14 3/8" H x 5 1/2" dia. 20th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Patricia Kiegel, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: 1st item: Scattered oxidation and surface scratches to brass; toning and scattered foxing spots to dial. Clock not functional at time of inspection. 2nd-3rd items: Both items with scattered oxidation, surface scratches, and minor denting throughout brass bodies. Navigation lantern with minor area of wear to glass. [See more photos →]

1st-2nd items: Pair of bronze and brass eagle carriage lanterns, torchiere form with open wing figural eagle finials above four glass panes and two brass doors with swagged elements below the top and to the base. Converted to electric. 28 1/2″ H x approx. 8 1/4″ W. American, 19th century. 3rd-4th items: Pair of Gothic revival bronze and colored glass wall sconces, paneled form with off white/amber and red glass panel and shaped bronze base. Both are wired and fitted with light sockets. 15″ H x 6″ W. American, 1st half 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Overall good condition with expected wear and oxidation. Lantern is bronze, spindles are brass. Wired for electricity but not tested for functionality. 3rd-4th items: Overall good condition with expected wear and oxidation. Not tested for functionality. One pane of off white glass with crack. [See more photos →]

Etched Venetian style three-arm sconce mirror depicting a crane, wolf, vase, and tree in the central composition and foliate decoration above. The bottom of the sconce displays a three arm feature. Sconce has a scalloped edge with three gilt arms extending from a candlestick base topped with faux candle-style lightbulb having plastic wax drippings. Wired through back of piece. 21 1/2" H x 10" W x 6" D.

PROVENANCE: Private Williamson County, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Overall good condition, slight discoloration on edges of mirror. Not tested for functionality. [See more photos →]

Fifty-four (54) 19th century ceramic decorative items. 1st-49th items: Forty-nine (49) Manner of James Tassie (Scottish, 1735-1799) white plaster cameo molds depicting scenes from classical Greek or Roman mythology or biblical scenes. Unsigned. All with black cardstock collars to perimeters. Ranging in size from 1 1/8" to 2 5/8" L. 50th-51st items: Two (2) William Adams and Company, Tunstall, England black jasperware neoclassical covered urns with mask handles to upper shoulders, bas-relief friezes depicting Ancient Roman soldiers and men with chariots and horses to body, and anthemion leaves to square bases. Maker's marks stamped to underside of bases. Overall with lids: 10" H x 4 1/2" W. 52nd item: Jones and Walley, Cobridge, England Gipsey pattern light green stoneware jugs depicting high relief scenes of Roma (Gypsies) engaged in everyday camp life. Applied label with maker's marks and pattern name to underside of base. 6 5/8" H x 6 1/4" W. 53rd-54th items: Two (2) Staffordshire, England stoneware jugs with bas relief decorations, including one (1) with Neo-Classical motifs and gilt highlights on a light blue ground and one (1) depicting a hunt scene with an applied serpent spout and handle on a cream ground. Hunt scene vase with an applied label reading "I5" to underside of base. Ranging in size from 4 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W.

PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the acquisitions fund.

CONDITION: All items in overall good condition.1st-49th items: Scattered fleabites, hairlines, and foxing spots. Museum accession numbers and traces of paste residue to underside of bases. Numerals, possibly museum invetory numbers to collars. 50th-51st items: Flaws in the making, 1/8" chip, to necks. Removed accession numbers, white archival tape labels to underside of lids or bases. One lid with repaired break across width. 52nd item: Flaws in the making, primarily along the base. 1/2" chip to spout. Repaired break to handle with radiating 2 1/2" hairline extending to the upper body. 53rd-54th items: Both items with flaws in the making. 3/4" x 1/2" area of loss with radiating 1/4" hairline to jug with serpent spout. Areas of loss to gilt highlights, 1/4" chip to Neo-Classical jug. [See more photos →]

1st – 2nd items: Pair of 19th century hand forged wrought iron tiebacks or wall hooks comprised of three scrolling arms. Approx. 9 3/4" H x 10 1/2" W. 3rd item: 19th century wrought iron circular trivet or warming stand. 9 3/8" H x 11" dia. 4th – 5th items: Pair of wrought iron wall sconces, each with single candleholder. 12 1/2" H x 8 3/8" dia. 20th century. 6th item: Large white pine dome topped box with red stain, interior lined with wallpaper, with brass handles and brass shaped eagle form escutcheon, and a stepped based. 23 1/2" W x 15 1/8" H x 14 1/4" D. American, 19th Century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: All items in overall good condition. Tiebacks and stand with expected oxidation wear. Box with surface wear and natural wood shrinkage cohesive with age. [See more photos →]

1st item: Small walnut tool box or chest, on wheels, with hinged overhanging lid, dovetailed corners, brass handles, a stepped base, and a stained interior. 10 3/4" H x 17 1/8" W x 11 1/8" D. Late 19th or early 20th century. 2nd item: Large handmade stained oak trough style toolbox or caddy with central open handle. 7" H x 34" W x 10 1/2" D. Mid to late 19th century.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both items in overall good condition. Tool box with expected use wear and natural wood shrinkage. [See more photos →]

Cast iron fireplace fireback, tombstone form with relief decoration depicting two opposing cherubs holding a wreath and flower garlands to each side. 27 3/4" H x 27 3/4" W. European or American, 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the acquisitions fund.

CONDITION: Overall wear, losses and oxidation. [See more photos →]