Federal or Neoclassical gilt bull's eye mirror with the original glass, gilt gesso over carved wood, having an eagle with outstretched wings on crest and flanking candelabra. Backboards appear to be white pine. 29" H x 31 1/2" W. Early 19th century. English or American. Condition: Overall very good condition with later re-gilding.
Lot 119: 18th Century Philadelphia Desk & Bookcase
18th century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania mahogany desk and bookcase or secretary. Bookcase top is comprised of pine secondary wood and features a swan's-neck pediment, carved rosettes, and applied carved shell, above hinged scallop-paneled doors opening to three shelves over two lower candle slides. Desk is comprised of mainly poplar secondary wood and exhibits blind dovetail top […]
Lot 115: East TN Miniature Blanket Chest
East Tennessee miniature cherry chest with yellow pine secondary wood, rectangular with lozenge stiles transitioning to turnip turned feet, with half round molding and square nail construction. Later pencil inscription on underside of lid reads ìMade in 1859 ó Belonged to Sarah Edens Houtzî. A census search yields a Sarah Houtz of Carter Co., TN […]
Lot 116: Rare East TN Table w/ Scalloped Apron
Rare Washington County, Tennessee one drawer table, walnut and cherry primary woods, poplar and yellow pine secondary, with scalloped drawer and apron, resting on turned legs. 28 1/2" H x 18 1/4" W x 18" D. Square nail drawer construction. Mid 19th century. Condition: Old refinish. Top with later added nails and some staining.
Lot 114: East Tennessee Rectangular side table
East Tennessee Sheraton solid cherry rectangular side table with turned legs. Greene or Sullivan Co., TN. Mortise and tenon construction with top pegged into base. 29" H x 30 1/4" W x 18 1/4" D. Second quarter of 19th century. Provenance: From a Georgia Estate with family descending from Greene County, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very […]
Lot 112: Southern High Post Tester Bed
Southern full tester high post poplar bed in older surface. Each post is cherry with thick bulbous turnings, decorative shaped poplar headboard and foot board, and later tester fitting on original tester mountings. 80" H x 59 1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Salli Shropshire LaGrone, Franklin, TN. Condition: Good condition. Some turnings have minor chips, […]
Lot 113: East Tennessee Pie Safe Sideboard
East Tennessee pie safe, sideboard form, cherry with poplar secondary wood. Rectangular back splash over three dovetailed drawers with full length dust boards. Doors and sides feature large original cherry blind panels above green-painted hand-punched tins with circle, hearts, and geometric designs. The piece terminates in delicate turned feet. 53 3/8" H x 53" W […]
Lot 111: Arrow back Kentucky Windsor Rocking Chair
Kentucky tablet and arrow back Windsor rocker with shaped arms, solid seat, turned stretchers and old dry surface. 45" H x 23" W x 31 3/4" D. Second quarter 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with crack and repair at the end of the right arm. Evidence of original green paint on bottom of […]
Lot 110: East TN Rocking Chair, 19th c.
East Tennessee Rocking Chair with Sullivan County, Tennessee history. Fine turned finials, shaped arms, turned supports, arched slats, turned stiles, and original split oak seat. Evidence of early blue paint under very old black painted surface. 37 1/2" H x 27 3/4" W x 29" D. Mid 19th Century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with slight […]
Lot 109: Greene Co. Mohawk decorated stoneware jug
Large Greene County, Tennessee cobalt decorated stoneware jug with and pulled handle, and the words "Mohawk" diagonal across the front in cobalt script, flanked by two cobalt sprig designs and another central design. 18 12" H x 10" W. Provenance – Gass family, Weems Chapel Road, Mosheim, TN. 19th century. Condition: Tight hairline from base […]