1ST ITEM: Manuscript grant of arms, document with hand colored insignia and calligraphy granting the use of arms to William Phillip Park, signed Walter Aston Blount and Albert Woods, accompanied by two brass medals, dated 1875. 27-1/2" x 20". 2ND ITEM: Decorative box or case (empty) with Victoria Regina insignia. Transcribed Latin the motto translated […]
Lot 511: Silver Ingot and Ladder Badge, USS Nashville
Silver Ingot and Ladder Badge, USS Nashville. 1ST ITEM: Silver ingot commemorating the arrival of the USS Nashville gunboat in Chicago Harbor, June 5, 1909, by Ripstra and issued by the Chicago Numismatic Society. 1.92 oz troy. 2ND ITEM: Metal ladder badge from the St Louis Exposition of 1904: The USS Nashville gunboat on the […]
Lot 512: USS Tennessee and Nashville Tournament medals (2 i
Lot of 2 Tennessee commemorative souvenirs: 1ST ITEM: Red, white and blue ribbon badge stamped "USS Tennessee Launched Navy Yard, N.Y. April 30, 1919; 2ND ITEM: Souvenir coin stamped "In Commemoration of the Military Tournament of Nashville, May 21, 1883" with spread eagle pin. Condition: All items good condition , some oxidation, grime to ribbon.
Lot 510: Silk Embroidered Eagle Picture, Great White Fleet
Great White Fleet embroidered silk needlework patriotic picture of an eagle perched over American flag with fluted anchor, constructed of silk and metallic threads on silk with glass eye, and embroidered banner "E Pluribus Unum." Archivally framed with conservation note on back. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, "Nashville Collects", circa 1990. 17-5/8" x 19", 26" […]
Lot 508: Lot of 2 Parade flags, 48 star and 45 star
1ST ITEM: Small framed 48 star parade flag, cotton. Early script, "President & Mrs. Harding in Kansas City June 22, 1923". Note: President Harding spoke at a stop in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 22, 1923. Early 20th century. Framed in contemporary gilt frame. Sight: 5 7/8" H x 10" W, Framed: 9" H x […]
Lot 509: Unusual 38 star Service Flag & Military Pennant
1ST ITEM: World War II era service flag, red field with white canton having 38 stars. 2 stars are cut and embroidered. Different color, size and shape of stars suggests some were added over a period of time. Service flags were hung to indicate the number of family members fighting in the war; the large […]
Lot 506: Lot of 2 New England Painted Rockers
Lot of 2 New England Painted Rockers. 1ST ITEM: High back continuous arm rocking windsor, black with gold striping decoration. 42 1/2" H x 20 3/4" W x 25" D.19th century. 2ND ITEM: Arrow back rocking windsor, faux grain painted with gold stenciling and striping. 29 3/4" H x 16 1/4" W x 23 1/2" […]
Lot 507: Hanging apothecary cabinet
Pine hanging apothecary cabinet with 55 drawers and metal pulls. Nailed construction with traces of old varnish on front. 38" H x 18 1/2" W. Late 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Bottom five drawers replaced, and one drawer on the second shelf replaced.
Lot 505: Pair of Fancy Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Sheraton fancy painted side chairs. Grain painted with gold stenciling and pinstriping on turned legs. 33 1/4" H x 17 3/4" x 16" D. American, 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Paint surface remains in very good condition with early 20th touch up and modern rush seat.
Lot 502: 19th century Sheraton upholstered arm chair
English sheraton upholstered arm or lolling chair, mahogany primary and oak secondary wood, turned and reeded legs. 46 1/2" H x 27 1/4" W x 23 1/4" D. 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: The feet have extended in the late 19th century, minor chips to legs.