French wind-up bird cage musical automaton. Comprised of a circular gilt-brass cage containing a two birds, one on a perch, and the other on the floor, stamped "321" by the lever and marked "MADE IN FRANCE" on the base underside. Retains the winding key. 19 1/2" H x 10 1/2" dia. Early 20th century. CONDITION: […]
Lot 997: Lecoultre Brass Atmos Mantle Clock w/ Case
Lecoultre Brass Atmos Perpetual Motion Mantle Clock. Marked 15 Jewels, Switzerland. Serial 98413. Includes original light green carrying case with gilt lettering. Clock: 9 1/4" H x 8" W x 6 1/4" D. Box: 10 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 6 3/4" D. 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Gary Glesser of Loudon, […]
Lot 998: French Japy Freres Mantle Clock + Moorish Enamel Vessels, 4 items
1st item: French white marble mantle clock, rectangular form on a molded conforming base, white enameled clock face with Roman numerals and partially exposed movement, works marked VINCENT together with a medallion reading JAPY FRERES MEDAILLIE D'OR BREVETES. 13 5/8" H X 10" W X 5 5/8" D. 19th century. 2nd-4th items: Three (3) Persian […]
Lot 993: 3 Southern Split Oak Baskets, Early 20th century
Three (3) Southern split oak baskets having ribbed construction, including one (1) large melon form, one (1) buttocks form with red weavers, and one (1) buttock form. Ranging in size from 10 7/8" H x 13 7/8" W x 11 1/2" D to 13 3/4" H x 18" W x 15" D. Early 20th century. […]
Lot 994: Three (3) TN Shaker Cathead Twill Nesting Baskets
Three (3) Tennessee Shaker brown ash cathead twill weave nesting baskets. Largest signed and dated to underside "Billy Bob"; smaller two signed and dated to underside "BB 93". All with paper labels with Billy Bob maker's mark, contact address and number, and brief descriptions attached to handles with ribbon. Ranging in size from 4 3/8" […]
Lot 995: Ludie Amos Doll + Continental Cherub, 2 items
Two (2) carved wooden figures, including Black Americana doll. 1st item: Ludie Pennyman Amos (Georgia/Tennessee, b. 1935) folk art mixed media doll, titled "Esther", depicting a young African American girl with a white ribbon in her braided hair wearing a white dress, white stockings, and black shoes; mounted to a wooden base. Signed "'Glimpses' by […]
Lot 991: Three (3) Scott County, VA Jesse Jones Baskets, Signed
Set of three (3) large Scott County, Virginia baskets signed by Jesse Jones (b. 1907). All buttocks style comprised of white oak, rib-type split construction with handles secured by nails at the rim. All signed in pencil "Jesse Jones" on the handle, one with additional pencil inscription "Christmas 1986". Ranging in size from 14" H […]
Lot 992: 4 Middle TN White Oak Buttocks Baskets, Attrib. Cannon County
Four (4) Middle Tennessee split white oak buttocks form baskets with ribbed construction and wide woven centers, including one (1) rectangular form with wide woven rim, one (1) rectangular form with vertically woven rim, one (1) round form with wide woven rim, and one (1) miniature round form with vertically woven rim. All unsigned. Ranging […]
Lot 988: Seven (7) Brass Items, incl. 17th C Bed Warmer
Seven (7) English brass items, including bed warmer and chafing dish. 1st item: Iron bed warmer with elaborate pierced and engraved brass lid depicting a coat of arms and inscribed GOD SAVE KING CHARLES. 4" H x 45" L x 12 1/4" dia. 17th century. 2nd item: One (1) chafing or covered warming dish with […]
Lot 989: Carved Limestone Planter or Birdbath
Tennessee carved limestone planter or birdbath, rectangular form with shallow central well. 5 1/4" H X 12 3/4" W X 10 1/4" D. Weight 50 lbs. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Outdoor weathered condition with some white paint or plaster patches to exterior.