Qing Dynasty gilt bronze tripod censer, low round form with twin strap handles, the body with relief decoration depicting dragons chasing the flaming pearl, flowers and auspicious symbols under a band of fret decoration. Seal form mark the base. 3" H x 5" W. Provenance: private Chattanooga collection. Consignor's grandparents acquired censer while traveling in […]
Lot 6: 12 Yu Chang Chinese Export Sterling Repousse Wine or Sherbets
Set of twelve (12) Chinese export sterling silver wine cups or sherbets, with scrolling grapevine repousse decoration. Inside of foot ring marked YU CHANG STERLING. 4" H. 47.28 total troy ounces. Note: The Yu Chang firm operated in Hong Kong and Shanghai circa 1900-1925. The Collection of Ann Hale-Smith, Rogersville, Tennessee. Condition: All overall very […]
Lot 7: 2 Chinese Silver Snuff Boxes
2 Chinese Export Silver Snuff Boxes, the larger with hinged lid and all sides decorated with repousse scenes of Chinese figures in landscapes, gilt interior, the underside marked for Hung Chong & Co. working Shanghai, late 19th to early 20th century. 1 5/8" H x 3 1/3" W; and the smaller box in the shape […]
Lot 4: Meiji Japanese Export Silver and Porcelain Teacup Set, 56 pcs
Fifty-six (56) piece Japanese export silver and porcelain teacup set by Arthur and Bond. 1st-24th items: twelve (12) sterling silver pierced demitasse teacup frames (2" H) and twelve (12) sterling saucers (4 1//2" dia.), each with high relief, repousse iris decorations. Arthur & Bond, Yokohama marks and "Sterling" stamped to underside of bases. 25th-56th items: […]
Lot 5: Set of 12 Chinese Export Sterling Silver Goblets, 11 marked Yu Chang
Set of twelve (12) Chinese export sterling silver wine goblets, with scrolling grapevine repousse decoration, eleven (11) goblets marked to the inside of foot ring YU CHANG STERLING. Together with one (1) goblet with identical decoration marked STERLING 925/1000 FINE. Eleven (11) goblets with script monogram MKS. Sterling marked goblet with presentation inscription reading POLO […]
Lot 2: Asian Export Silver Cocktail Set, incl. Shaker, Beakers, Tray & Stirrers
Japanese export silver cocktail set, comprised of one (1) shaker, eight (8) beaker style liqueur cups, and one (1) tray with wooden center insert and silver rim, 14 items total. All with raised dragon decoration to the body or rim against a stippled background. Shaker and beakers with M hallmark within a flower cartouche and […]
Lot 3: 8 pcs. Meiji Japanese Silver Tea Set, Iris Decoration
Asian Export Sterling Silver Tea Service with high relief iris decorations, eight (8) pieces. ARTHUR & BOND, STERLING, and YOKOHAMA stamped to underside of bases. Includes a kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, tea caddy, covered sugar bowl, creamer, double-handled waste bowl, and a pair of sugar tongs. Also includes an International Silver Company burner. […]
Lot 1: Chinese 14K Gold Figural Dragon on Stand
Chinese 14K gold (tested) figural dragon, depicted standing with raised head. Fitted with a conforming hardwood stand. 2" H x 3 1/2" W. 73.3 grams. Provenance: the estate of Camille Gift, Nashville, Tennessee by descent from Sara Joan Wilde (1923-2014), Colorado Springs, CO. Mrs. Wilde and her husband, Lt. Col. Adna Godfrey Wilde (1920-2008) traveled […]
Lot 187: John Chumley Watercolor Woodland Scene, Bloodroot
John Wesley Chumley (Virginia/Tennessee, 1928-1984) watercolor landscape painting titled “Bloodroot”. Depicting a woodland interior with flowering bloodroot plants emerging around a fallen tree with a rock wall background. Signed “Chumley” lower left and titled en verso. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame with linen liner. Sight: 16″ H x 28″ W. Framed: 25 1/2″ […]
Lot 186: McCullough Partee O/C Painting, The Wishing Well
McCullough Partee (Tennessee, 1900-1989) oil on canvas illustration art grisalle painting titled "The Wishing Well" depicting a young woman with long hair and a black, off the shoulder dress gazing at the viewer and standing by a well as she is approached by a man in a fedora and jacket, before a brick wall and […]