Schoolgirl Needlework House Sampler, silk on linen, stitched in 1856 by Mary Ann Sewell, instructed by Mrs. Littie (Lettie?) Bassenthwaite. A blue sawtooth border encloses five rows of alphabets and numbers plus initials for the stitcher’s family members, over a verse, “In the glad morn of blooming youth / These various threads I drew / And […]
Lot 1090: French Medieval Style Equestrian Tapestry
French Medieval style hand woven wool tapestry depicting a nobleman or prince riding on horseback through a landscape, with dog and servant at his side. Floral border; fringe edging to sides. 6 ft x 4 ft. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Chattanooga area collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Some minor losses/fraying to fringe. Sleeve […]
Lot 1087: 2 Antique Turkmen Tribal Chuval Weavings, Yomud & Tekke
2 Antique Turkmen tribal Chuval weavings, including a Yomud Chuval with a central gul design and a lower elem panel with stylized diamond decoration, and a Tekke Chuval featuring a panel with 30 guls and a lower elem panel with stylized geometric decoration. 4 ft. 11 in. × 2 ft. 6 in., circa 1880, and 4 ft. […]
Lot 1085: Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Rug
Persian Afshar tribal rug, wool on cotton foundation; the field a deep indigo ground with vines, stems, and florals; a geometric hexagonal central medallion in hues of rust, ivory, and sage; with all-over geometric floral designs and matching rust-red and sage colored floral border. 40 1/4 in. x 42 in. Persia, late19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 1084: Antique Turkmen Tekke Ensi Rug, Bird-Head Design
Antique Turkmen Tekke Ensi rug, wool on wool construction. Central cruciform design having four panels with bird head designs and a wide lower elem panel with stylized floral designs. Woven in brick red, blue, and cream colors. 5 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. Circa 1890. PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection. CONDITION: Overall good […]
Lot 1083: 3 Antique Turkman Tribal Chuvals, Incl. Tekke & Yomud
Three (3) antique Turkman tribal weavings, all wool on wool and woven in blue, red, and cream colors, with traditional gul designs to the center including: a Tekke Chuval 4 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 7 in., circa 1900; a Yomud Chuval, 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 6 in., circa 1890; and […]
Lot 1082: 2 Antique Turkman Chuval Weavings, Tekke & Baluch
1st item: Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval, wool on wool. Central dark red or rust field with three rows of three guls, and a wide lower stylized flower ensi border. Woven in rust or dark red, blue, and cream colors. 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 1 in., circa 1890s. 2nd item: Antique Turkman Baluch […]
Lot 1080: 3 Antique Turman Tekke Tribal Rugs, Incl. Tekke Torbas & Chuval
Three (3) Antique Turman Tekke tribal rugs, including two Tekke Torbas with traditional central gul designs and lower decorated elem panels, and a Tekke Chuval with traditional central gul designs and lower stylized floral elem panel. Ranging in size from 3 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 3 in. to 4 ft. 6 in. x […]
Lot 1081: 4 Antique Torba Weavings, Incl. Northwest Persia, Ersari, & Yomud
1st item: Northwest Persian torba, wool on wool, central medallion decoration on a blue field, woven in red, blue, and cream colors. 3 ft. x 1 ft. 5 in., circa 1880s. 2nd item: Ersari Torba, wool on wool, woven in traditional stylized gul and floral designs in colors of red, blue, and cream. 5 ft. […]
Lot 1078: 3 English Tobacco Items: Humidor, Cigar, & Cigarette Boxes
1st item: Ceramic humidor tobacco jar in oak case. Lidded Denby/Aonian-style ceramic jar has blue and brown swirls with brass locking mechanism and raised details. Lockable cabinet with beveled glass and brass pull. Interior has 2 pipe racks that can hold 6 pipes, and a drawer with 2 compartments and a brass pull. Case: 12 in. […]
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