Three (3) Chinese Snuff Bottles. 1st item: Underglaze blue and iron red snuff bottle, tall cylindrical form decorated with scenes of boys climbing poles and holding lanterns. Inscription above doorway in scene. Lacking lid and spoon. 3 1/4" H. 2nd item: Peking Glass snuff bottle, cobalt blue glass ground with white cameo decoration of horses. […]
Lot 6: Pr. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bottle vases with flaring rims and reserves depicting figures engaged in various activities within gilt fretwork borders with additional precious object and insect decoration. 14"H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the living estate of Annette Petri, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Wear and losses to polychrome decoration, otherwise overall good […]
Lot 7: Chinese Porcelain Candle Stand
Chinese porcelain candle stand, comprised of a bowl shaped top and base joined by a tapering pedestal decorated with birds, fruits and peony branches and a calligraphy inscription. Sticker affixed to side attributes it to the Tao-Kwang period (1821-1850). 10 1/2"H. CONDITION: Some wear to overglaze elements of decoration, some black marks to exterior of […]
Lot 4: 10 Chinese Items incl. Figural, poss. Song Dynasty
Group of ten (10) small Chinese items including early ceramic figures, possibly Song Dynasty: one (1) Peking glass cup and matching saucer, the cup with white metal frame in the form of a Chinese character symbol; one (1) demitasse spoon with Chinese characters, marked silver, monogrammed H or F; one (1) pair of metal shoe […]
Lot 3: Carved Jade Lotus Blossom Bowl w/ Stand
Chinese carved jade brush washer bowl, pale celadon color with russet inclusions; scalloped and folded rim adorned with flowering lotus blossoms, the underside carved with leaf, stem and vine decoration. Fitted with a shaped hardwood stand. 3 1/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 4 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: The Estate of […]
Lot 2: Cloisonne bowl with Horses, Urn, Box, 3 items
Three (3) Asian Cloisonne items, including bowl with horses, urn, and a box. 1st item: Cloisonne bowl with flared rim decorated with a floral band on white background, over a body with flowering prunus decoration and foot ring with floral garland, all on a dark plum colored backround, the interior decorated with horses and the […]
Lot 1: Pair of Chinese Enamel Tea Caddies
Pair of Chinese square form enameled tea caddies, each having a yellow ground with cartouche mountian landscape decoration to two sides and bird with foliate decoration to two sides and the lids. 5 7/8" H. 20th century. Provenance: the living estate of Annette Petri, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Some scattered minor wear to decoration, overall good […]
Lot 440: Group Various Collectible Silver Coins & more
Grouping of Collectible Silver coins and more. 1st item: 1999 one dollar Dolly Madison silver coin proof, 26.73 grams. in original box with papers. 2nd-3rd items: Two year 2000 one dollar Library of Congress silver dollars, one proof and one uncirculated, with boxes and papers. 4th item: One 1971 Pesasita Sovereign Nation of the Havasupai […]
Lot 438: 103 Assorted United States Currency Bills
Group of one hundred and three (103) United States currency bills. 1st item: 1923 US $1 "Horse Blanket/Cogwheel" Blue Seal silver certificate, depicting the portrait of George Washington, obverse. The "cogwheel reverse", reverse. Serial # E23162018D/ pp F. FR # 237. Speelman/White signatures. 2nd item: 1953 A US $5 Blue Seal silver certificate. Serial # […]
Lot 439: 1996 Smithsonian Proof Gold Five Dollar Coin
1996 United States Mint Smithsonian Proof Gold Five Dollar Coin, issued in commemoration of the Smithsonian's 150th anniversary. Coin housed in plastic capsule and includes certificate of authenticity and original box. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: Uncirculated condition.