Bronze bust of an anonymous young girl. German foundry mark: "GUSS BARTH ELMENHORST", an artist's signature of a "K" within an incised heart, and the date "76" all on the back of the neck. 11-1/2" x 8". 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 332: Painted Silhouette of British Gentleman
An early 19th century painted silhouette of a gentleman, most likely British. Pencil inscribed en verso, partially legible, reading in part "Wm Merryweather". Housed in an ebonized frame with metal rosettes applied to the corners. Sight – 3 3/8" H x 2 1/2" W. Framed – 5 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W. Condition: Overall […]
Lot 333: 2 Portrait Plaques and 1 Etching after Rembrandt
1st item: 19th century English wax profile bust portrait plaque, mounted on a black wood board and housed in an ebonized frame. Unsigned. Overall 8" H x 7" W. Circa 1820. 2nd item: Shakespeare plaster bust portrait plaque mounted on red velvet cloth and housed in a gilt wood frame. 9 1/2" H x 7 […]
Lot 331: Equestrian book: The Oracle of Rural Life
Rare book entitled THE ORACLE OF RURAL LIFE: AN ALMANACK FOR Sportsmen, Farmers, Gardeners, and Country Gentlemen, for the Year 1839, with 13 of the called for 14 engravings by R. Parr present. Fly Fishing, Deer Stalking, Coursing, Grouse, shooting, four equestrian-related including one titled Steeple Chase. Includes information on "fairs, farming and turf intelligence." […]
Lot 328: Grouping of 6 Historical Southern Books, GA & NC
Grouping of 6 Historical Southern State Books. 1st item: Three volume set of the "Cyclopedia of Georgia" comprising sketches of counties, towns, events, institutions, and persons, arranged in cyclopedic form. Published in 1906 by the Georgia Historical Society. 2nd item: Book titled "Roll of Officers and Members of the Georgia Hussars – and of the […]
Lot 329: Yale Class 1842 Autographs Bk, incl. Noah Webster
Book of autographs signed by members and professors of the Yale class of 1842 including Noah Webster; Yale College President Jeremiah Day; Theodore Woolsey; Other notables include, David Daggett, US Senator from Conneticut, William Tully Medical Professor, Anthony Stanley Mathmatics Professor, Benjamin Silliman leading founder of Yale Medical school, Peabody, Chauncey Goodrich son in law […]
Lot 330: Tennessee History of Bird Dog Training Archive
Tennessee History of Bird Dog Training Archive including the book "Field Trial Records of Dogs in America 1874 Ð 1907 by Major J.M. Taylor" where David E. Rose is mentioned several times. Much of the archive is comprised of correspondence between David (Dave) E. Rose and the many numerous clients whose dogs he trained as […]
Lot 326: TN Politican James Madison Hartley archive
Archive of articles belonging to James Madison Hartley including a molded celluloid N. B. Forrest Camp Confederate Reunion ribbon holder, Kingston Lodge No. 214 Fraternal Ribbon & Badge, a rare metal Dayton Tenn 1925 Scopes Trial watch fob, meerschaum pipe with inscription, Kingston, Tenn courthouse paperweight, an Elgin pocket watch numbered #397150 with Brooklyn Eagle […]
Lot 327: Grouping of 5 TN Books
Grouping of five books on the subject of the state of Tennessee. (1) "Early Travels in the Tennessee Country, 1540-1800" by Samuel Cole Williams, published by The Watauga Press, Johnson City, TN, 1928. First Edition. Blue cloth hardcover with gold gilt top edge, 540 pages. Very good condtion. (2) "Lieut. Henry Timberlake's Memoirs, 1756-1765", edited […]
Lot 325: Political and Masonic ribbons
1st item: Silk political "Cannoneers" ribbon from the 1884 presidential campaign for Blaine and Logan, 7"L, housed in a contemporary 5" x 7" frame. 2nd item: Cincinnati Regalia Co. Masonic ribbon and button with all seeing eye, the ribbon printed "Mississippi/ 85th session Sovereign Grand Lodge Seattle Sept. 20-25, 1909" with additional button "Remembrance from […]









