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Lot 223: 2 Thomas Ritchie NC Pottery Jars

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Two (2) North Carolina alkaline glazed stoneware pottery items by Thomas Ritchie (Lincoln County, 1825-1909), including a jar with lug handles stamped TR and “3” denoting gallon capacity, and a tall cylindrical canning jar with bands of incised lines on the shoulder stamped TR and “1” denoting capacity. 14 3/4 in. H and 12 1/8 in. H CONDITION: […]

Lot 222: North Carolina 3 Gal. Ambrose Reinhardt Pottery Jug

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North Carolina (Lincoln County) alkaline-glazed stoneware pottery jug stamped AR below the spout for Ambrose Reinhardt (1831 – 1914) and 3 denoting capacity. 16 1/2 in. H. Mid to late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered firing imperfections.

Lot 220: Large Folk Art Painted Cast Iron Pig Figure

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Large 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.  20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Elisabeth Hardin, Gadsden, Alabama, by descent from the collection of her mother,  Mary Goss Hardin, the first woman in the United […]

Lot 219: 3 East TN African American Folk Carvings

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]