Large folk art cast iron figure of a male pig, painted with a mottled cream ground and black spots and accents. 8 1/2 in. H x 7 in. W 17 1/2 in. L. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Elisabeth Hardin, Gadsden, Alabama, by descent from the collection of her mother, Mary Goss Hardin, the first woman […]
Lot 219: 3 East TN African American Folk Carvings
Group of three (3) East Tennessee, Blount County, carved and painted folk art dolls, all male, including two African American figures and one Caucasian figure, each attired in homespun work clothing, including overalls and hats. Unsigned. Ranging in size from 6 3/4 in. H x 3 in. D to 21 in H x 6 in. W. […]
Lot 218: Eight US Patent Models; Horses & Wagons
Eight (8) 19th c. Original U.S. Patent Models relating to horses and equestrian subjects. 1st Item: Bridle, or “Headgear for Stopping Runaway Horses”, patented April 17, 1860; Patent number 27,952 by Joseph Koehler of New York. 4 in L. 2nd – 3rd Items: Two designs for horseshoes by Albert S. Wilkinson, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; A hinged shoe, Patent 56,307 dated […]
Lot 217: Two US Patent Model Washing Machines; mid 19th C.
Two (2) 19th c. Paint Decorated U.S. Patent Models. 1st Item: Washing Machine, patented August 7, 1858; Patent number 21,216 by D. C. Rood of Altona, Illinois. 12 1/2 in L x 11 in W x 9 in. H. With original patent tag. 2nd Item: Washing Machine, patented November 16, 1869; Patent number 96,877 by D. C. Rood of Altona, Illinois. by Charles B. Bristol. Records […]
Lot 216: Wm. Ralston OH or TN Jeweler’s Sign plus Cane and Commendation Copy
Folk Art Painted Jeweler’s Trade Sign in the form of a gold pocket watch, lettered RALSTON, with painted numerals and hands. Height: 32 in. X 27 in. diameter. Circa 1870. Note: This sign belonged to William Ralston (1824-1914) of Ashland, Ohio, and Fayetteville, Tennessee, a jeweler who also served as a member of the “Squirrel Hunter Militia” during […]
Lot 215: Carved Giltwood Eagle
Carved and gilt wood plaque depicting an American Federal Eagle with open wings, grasping a laurel sprig. With later gilding primarily extant on right wing, body, and head. 14 in. H x 24 in. W x 1 1/2 in. D. 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. W. Harwell Murrey, Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, with loss of […]
Lot 214: Southern Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers, attr. Virginia
Virginia Federal bowfront chest of drawers, mahogany and figured mahogany veneers, with poplar and yellow pine secondary. Consisting of a single board top over a conforming case with two short dovetailed drawers over three full-length graduated dovetailed drawers, flanked by reeded stiles terminating in a lunette design at the base, and resting on turned and tapered feet […]
Lot 213: Southwest Virginia Chippendale Secretary Bookcase
Southern Chippendale figured maple secretary bookcase, with secondary woods including yellow pine and poplar. Two-part construction. The upper case features a quadruple stepped cornice, paneled doors flanked by inset quarter column stiles. Lower case with a hinged fold-down writing surface and fitted interior with serpentine drawers, shaped pigeon hole dividers, and central prospect door with raised tombstone decoration, and a bank of […]
Lot 212: Kentucky Sheraton Cherry Sugar Chest
Kentucky Sheraton sugar chest, cherry primary, poplar secondary, having a rectangular dovetailed and pegged case with brass escutcheon and three-quarter depth hinged and molded top, above one dovetailed drawer with wood pulls and four tall turned and tapering Sheraton legs. 36 3/4 in. H x 25 1/4 in. W x 18 1/4 in. D. 2nd Qtr. 19th […]
Lot 211: Tennessee Sheraton Cherry Two Drawer Table
Tennessee, likely Sumner County, Sheraton stand or table. Cherry primary, poplar secondary. Plain top over two dovetailed drawers, the upper drawer having a divided interior, bold ring-turned and tapered legs ending in ball feet. 30 1/2 in. H x 24 in. W x 17 1/2 in. D. Circa 1830. PROVENANCE: The estate of Joe W. Saunders. […]
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