Matthew Boulton chamberstick, two (2) candlesticks, and a bronze greyhound dog figure after Pierre Jules Mene (4 items total). 1st item: Old Sheffield Plate silver on copper chamberstick with double sun mark on base attributed to Matthew Boulton; circular form with removable bobeche, gadroon and shell decorated edges; shell thumbpiece; removable conical snuffer. Engraved griffin […]
Lot 342: Pair 19th Century Lanterns, Nashville history
Pair of 19th century copper, silver metal, tole painted and wrought iron carriage or coach lamps with ornate finials, arched beveled glass and swag decoration along the rounded tops, both retain the original wrought iron wall brackets. Lamps have been converted from gas to electric. 42" H x 12" D (w/bracket) Weight 17.1 lbs each. […]
Lot 339: 6 European Ceramic Dishes plus Tole Stand
Seven (7) European Decorative Accessories, including majolica, faience, earthenware and tole. 1st-6th items: Six (6) majolica plates, including two (2) English by Griffin, Smith & Hill, one (1) from Mythological Series, and one (1) of a cherub riding lion, 8 7/8" & 9" dia.; two (2) French Joan of Arc plates, 8 3/4" dia.; one […]
Lot 340: 3 Desk Items, incl. Lamp, Japanese Dish, & Inkwell
Three (3) decorative desk items, incl. lamp, Japanese dish, and inkwell. 1st item: McClelland Barclay bronze figural lamp in the form of cattails on a shaped base. Incised mark on the base. Lamp without socket – 8 3/4" H. 1st half 20th century. 2nd item: Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain tea cup with bat, […]
Lot 336: 2 Lg German Steins; 1 Arts & Crafts Tile
Two (2) German Stoneware Steins and one (1) Arts & Crafts pottery tile. 1st item: Stein with relief decoration of several hunters and their dogs; one hunter clasps hands with a maiden as the group heads out the door. Stamped Aufbruch zur Jagd, below image ("Going Home), stamped on bottom Germany 317B. 18" H. 2nd […]
Lot 337: Ceramic Lion's Head Mask
Ceramic lion's head mask wall ornament, depicting a male lion's face with open mouth and large teeth. 18" x 14". Weight 17.3 lbs. Italian, mid 20 century. Provenance: The Estates of Olen Bryant and late Vanderbilt University art professor Thomas Brumbaugh, Clarksville/Cottontown, Tennessee. CONDITION: General crazing; 1/4" flake to lower edge, jaw/neck area, possible repair […]
Lot 338: Framed Italian Scenic Tile
Italian ceramic hand-painted scenic tile, depicting an Italian countryside scene with figures amongst Roman ruins. Incised numbers lower right en verso. Plaque – 10 3/8" H x 13 1/4" W. Framed – 12 1/4" H x 15 1/8" W. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Old chip to back upper margin, light overall craquelure to front.
Lot 333: 21 Assorted American & European Porcelain Items
Assorted grouping of American and European porcelain. 1st item: Boehm Limited Edition Princess Diana rose, #694, signed on the base "Fondly, Helen Boehm". 3 3/4" H x 7" W x 7" D. 20th century. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of German porcelain cupid figurals, one (1) with bunnies and fruit and one (1) with a […]
Lot 335: Pair Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Vases
Pair of German Royal Bonn Art Nouveau porcelain vases with hand painted rose bouquet decoration on a green ground, raised stylized gilt floral bands to the rims and bases. Ink stamp marks, red "Crown & Shield" mark plus impressed roundel mark to both bases. 9" H. Circa 1890-1920. Provenance: Estate of Celia (Cece) Webb, Nashville, […]
Lot 330: 10 Assorted English Ceramic Items, incl. Wedgwood
Assembled grouping of English ceramic items, ten (10) total, including three (3) Toby Jugs, three (3) Wedgwood cream pitchers, one (1) Wedgwood figural basalt cream pitcher, one (1) blue and white small rectangular dish with naturalistic handles and raised floral decoration, one (1) Royal Doulton "Lord Nelson" cream pitcher and one (1) English pitcher with […]