Pair of European, possibly Italian, Old Master oil on canvas portraits depicting Christ and Mary. Christ is depicted wearing a red robe, a crown of thorns and a weapon piercing his side as he gazes upward. Mary is depicted wearing a black head covering and dark robe while holding a white cloth while gazing upward […]
Lot 765: 10 PCGS Graded Morgan Silver Dollars, incl. MS63
Ten (10) PCGS graded Morgan Silver Dollars, including five (5) MS63, five (5) Brilliant Uncirculated. 1st-5th items: Five (5) MS63 graded Morgan silver dollars, including one (1) 1878-S, one (1) 1883-O, one (1) 1896, one (1) 1901-O, and one (1) 1921. 6th-10th items: Five (5) Brilliant Uncirculated graded Morgan silver dollars, including one (1) 1881-S, […]
Lot 582: T. Kitchin Louisiana Map, 1765
Louisiana, as formerly claimed by France, now containing part of British America to the East in SpanishAmerica to the West of Mississippi map, by Thomas Kitchin, published in the London Magazine, for R. Baldwin, Vol. 34, opp. pg. 276, June 1765. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring depicting the Louisianaterritory, center, and the surrounding areas […]
Lot 765: 14K Yellow Gold Link Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Link Necklace comprised of handcrafted ribbed links with bead ball joints. Tests 14K. 17" L. 29.6 grams. CONDITION: Spring-ring clasp likely not original and is gold-filled. Overall general wear.
Lot 765: Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Gorham sterling silver water pitcher, Plymouth pattern A2788. 3 3/8 pint capacity. Marked on the base. 10" H x 9 1/2" W. Three letter block monogram. 25.120 troy ounces. Provenance: The Living Estate of Elizabeth Johnston Davidson Frierson, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light general wear. Three letter block monogram.
Lot 765: 46 Early Pinback Buttons, incl. Beer, Baseball, Firemen
Collection of forty-six (46) early pinback buttons including five (5) P.B. Ale "Oh Be Jolly" & other beer buttons, five (5) assorted fireman buttons, seven (7) baseball buttons (six (6) Sweet Caporal) including Hall of Fame recipients "Home Run Baker" and "3 Finger Brown", assorted food, flour and other buttons. Sizes range from 7/8" to […]
Lot 765: 19th c. Portrait, poss. a Bonaparte
Early 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a young gentleman with dark hair and sideburns, possibly Jerome Bonaparte. The subject is depicted wearing a dark coat with white shirt and tie and stickpin. Unsigned. Housed in a 19th century giltwood and composition frame with arched opening at top and elaborately carved corners. 21" x […]
Lot 765: Pr. Chinese Export Porcelain Vases, Modern
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose export porcelain vases, rouleau form having incised scrolling foliate and floral decoration to the body together with central floral vignettes and opposing foo dog figural handles. Red seal marks to the base, mounted onto conforming carved wood bases. Vases measure 12 1/2" H. 14 3/4" total H w/ stand. 20th […]
Lot 765: 7 Nashville City Directories
Seven (7) Nashville business directories, including three compiled by John P. Campbell. Each directory includes advertisements, listings, engravings, and text pages for local businesses located in the city of Nashville, TN. Three compiled by the Reverend John P. Campbell, one copy dated 1859, two copies dated 1860-61, one compiled by George H. Rogers, one copy […]
Lot 765: Karel Appel Lithograph, "Homme et Jeu-e"
Karel Christiaan Appel (New York/France/Italy/Switzerland, 1921-2006) color lithograph titled "Homme et Jeu-e" depicting two abstract multicolored figures. Numbered 56/75 in pencil, lower left under image, signed and dated "Appel 69" in pencil, lower right under image. Artist and title inscribed en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 21 3/4" H x 27 […]