Terrestrial table globe, made in France by E.J. Arnold & Son of Leeds. 18 gores with brass half-median and ebonized turned wooden stand. 7" Diam., 14 1/2" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall toning and scattered foxing, dent to left of Sahara Desert, losses and crazing near the Arctic Circle.
Lot 187: 1578 H. Lhuyd Map of Wales
Framed Humphrey Lhuyd Map of Wales, "Cambriae Typus", 1578, from the famous world atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius, first published in1570. It contained two maps, one of England and one of Wales. This was the first map published of either country. This map of Wales has French text and bears the folio/map number […]
Lot 185: English Regency Sarcophagus Tea Caddy w key
English Regency rosewood and satinwood sarcophagus form tea caddy with 3 compartments including 2 hinged canisters. The exterior with lion's head masque ring handles and the base banded by brass fretwork, all resting on brass ball feet. Retains key. 7" H x 13-1/4" W x 7" D. Early 19th century. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia collection. […]
Lot 183: 14K sapphire and diamond crescent pendant
14k white gold diamond and sapphire crescent-shaped pendant. Contains 4 graduated round diamonds, SI clarity, K color, together weighing approximately .65 ct. and framed by 15 marquis cut sapphires together weighing approximately 1.35 cts. (5.2 total grams) Provenance: Private East TN collection. Condition: Mounting in very good condition. Was possibly converted from a ring.
Lot 184: Misc lot of collectibles: sewing, writing, Tiffany
Miscellaneous lot of collectibles. 1ST ITEM: One (1) carved ivory ink pen with 14K nib with four (4) others (5-1/8 to 6-1/8" L); 2ND ITEM: Four (4) gold-metal (1 rolled-gold) purse pencils (1-5/8 to 3-1/2" L) 3RD ITEM: One (1) small magnifying glass with tiger's eye handle (4-1/4" L) 4TH ITEM: One (1) pair French […]
Lot 181: 14K pendant w/ 17 ct Blue Topaz & diamond
14K yellow gold and 17 carat pear-shaped blue topaz and diamond pendant. The blue topaz surrounded by 20 round diamonds together weighing approximately 1 ct. of SI clarity and I-J color. The prongs have been rhodium plated. 10.2 grams total weight. Provenance: Private East TN collection. Condition: Gold tested 14K, not marked.
Lot 180: 14K & Sterling Amethyst & Citrine Necklace
14K yellow gold and hand-hammered sterling silver custom-made amethyst and citrine pendant necklace with linked chain. 16" L chain plus 3-3/4" L x 2" W pendant. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 177: 14K Elgin pocket watch with star pattern
14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch with filligree and engraved star designs with center star of David. Case # 49361. Works # 5408603. 2-1/4"H to 1-1/2" diameter. 55 grams total weight including works and crystal. Condition: Does not run. Case in very good condition with monogram and inscription.
Lot 178: 14K gold Elgin pocket watch with c-scroll filligre
14K yellow gold Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch, with c-scroll filligree design, model # 11661753, case # 4725387. 2-3/8" to 1-3/4" diameter. 72 grams total weight including works and crystal. Condition: Does not run. Case in very good condition with a monogram.
Lot 179: Tiffany 14K serpentine bracelet
14K yellow gold serpentine bracelet, marked Tiffany & Co., 7-5/8" L. 16.1 grams. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collection. Condition: Very good condition.