Nineteen (19) volumes of Washington Irving's Works. 1st-16th items: THE WORKS OF WASHINGTON IRVING, Vol. I-XVI, New Edition, Revised, published by G.P. Putnam, New York, 1860-61. 17th-19th items: THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF WASHINGTON IRVING, Vol. I-III, edited by Pierre M. Irving, published by G. P. Putnam, New York, 1866. All items hardcover 12mos, marble […]
Lot 999: Art Deco Bronze Lamp and Inkwells plus Vase (3 items)
1st item: Art Deco bronze table lamp and inkwell, consisting of a stepped base with a single bulb, a rectangular clear glass divider and an inkwell with figural deer finial to the cover. Underside of base marked AKTA BRONS. 10" H (w/glass) x 8" W. Circa 1920's, European. 2nd item: European gilt bronze double inkwell […]
Lot 1000: 2 Tartanware Boxes, Playing Card Case & Sewing Thread Box
Two (2) Victorian Scottish Tartan Ware Boxes. 1st item: Unusual tartan pattern paper covered Playing Card case in the form of a book; top slides to reveal a deck of cards inside; the exterior with decoration of 3 cards and pattern label CALEDONIA. 4 1/2"H. 2nd item: Thread box of lobed form with divided interior […]
Lot 996: Early 20th Century French Bird Automaton
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 […]