Lanier Meaders (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998) folk art pottery face jug having a dark olive alkaline glaze with porcelain eyes, pronounced nose and lips, and no teeth. Incised signature on the base, "Lanier Meaders". 9 1/2" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Joe Newsom Rawlings, Davisboro, Georgia. Acquired directly from the artist. CONDITION: […]
Lot 255: Lanier Meaders Folk Art Pottery Face Jug, 2 of 2
Lanier Meaders (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998) folk art pottery face jug having a dark brown alkaline glaze with porcelain eyes, pronounced nose and lips, and no teeth. Incised signature on the base, "Lanier Meaders". 9 1/4" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Joe Newsom Rawlings, Davisboro, Georgia. Acquired directly from the artist. CONDITION: […]
Lot 252: Jack Daniels 3-Gallon TN Whiskey Jug
Large Tennessee Jack Daniels whiskey or liquor stoneware pottery jug with two cobalt stencils reading JACK DANIEL’S OLD NO. 7. LYNCHBURG, – – TENN. and above UHL POTTERY WORKS/3/EVANSVILLE: INDIANA within a cobalt cartouche, “3” denoting gallon capacity. Approx. 16″ H. Late 19th century. PROVENANCE: The collection of Richard H. and Kathleen L. Hulan. CONDITION: […]
Lot 253: 2 Pcs. East TN Pottery, incl. Earthenware & Stoneware Jars
1st item: Early Southern earthenware jar with lead and manganese glaze, extruded handles and short-flaring rim. Four incised lines around the upper shoulder followed by a sine wave and another four incised lines and another sine wave below the midsection of the jar. Unglazed base. 13 1/2" H x 10" dia. Possibly Knox County, TN, […]
Lot 250: 2 Middle TN Stoneware Jars, J.A. Roberts & Lafever
1st item: Large J.A. Roberts Middle Tennessee stoneware pottery 10-gallon jar, having two lug handles; rare cobalt decoration including a “X”, denoting capacity, flanked by floral sprigs below the rim; and stamped “J. A. ROBERTS” along the lower body. 19″ H x 12 1/2″ W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Biography: Originally born in NC, Roberts […]
Lot 251: Greene County, TN Earthenware Jar, Possibly Christopher Alexander Haun
Greene County, Tennessee earthenware jar, possibly Christopher Alexander Haun pottery, having iron oxide underglaze with copper oxide dipped designs around the circumference and concentric incised lines around upper shoulder. 6 1/8" H. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: One larger and a smaller chip to the rim and scattered areas of glaze exfoliation near base.
Lot 248: Tennessee Cherry Biscuit Table, attr. Williamson County
Middle Tennessee beaten biscuit table or biscuit board, cherry primary, pine secondary with a marble insert. Triple ogee molded hinged top with nailed construction opening to reveal an inset marble top above one large drawer and square slightly tapered legs. Nailed and pegged construction throughout. 36" H x 24" W x 24 1/8" D. Late […]
Lot 249: Exhibited West Tennessee 10 Gallon Pottery Jar, Attrib. Craven
Exhibited West Tennessee (Henderson County) ten-gallon stoneware pottery jar attributed to Tinsley W. Craven. Oval-shaped with ear handles and a crimped or raised band encircling the middle with wave design, joining both halves of the jar. Incised "10" below the rim denoting capacity. 21" H. Note: This jar was exhibited in the MADE IN TENNESSEE […]
Lot 246: Middle TN or KY Sheraton Cherry Sugar Chest
Middle Tennessee or Kentucky cherry sugar chest, poplar secondary. Post and panel construction, large rectangular form with partially hinged top opening to an interior with original divider and reinforced wooden well, the case with paneled sides and one lower dovetailed drawer with cherry cross-banded veneer border, wooden pulls, all resting on turned Sheraton feet. 38 […]
Lot 247: East Tennessee Walnut Blanket Chest
East Tennessee walnut blanket chest, possibly Knox County, walnut primary, yellow pine secondary. Consisting of a molded top with breadboard ends, interior with till, exposed dovetailed case and curved bracket feet, carved drop to the base center. 23" H x 44" W x 20" D. Circa 1820. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Thomas Wellington Patton, Knoxville, […]