Hickory walking stick with coin silver handle, faceted and engraved PRESENTED TO L. SYPERT OF LEBANON TENNESSEE BY W.C. SYPERT OF NACOGDOCHES TEXAS / MADE BY JOHN RAGLAND LEBANON JANUARY 1853, over a floral engraved band reading IN MEMORIAM. Floral engraved tip also engraved in script L SYPERT. White metal tip with later rubber cap. […]
Lot 44: Nashville Coin Silver Soup Ladle, T. Gowdey
Coin silver soup or punch ladle in an Olive variant pattern, monogrammed TOWLER on handle, incuse mark on back T. GOWDY. The book TENNESSEE SILVERSMITHS by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell lists Thomas Gowdey working as a retailer in Nashville, Tennessee, 1825-1863. 12-1/2" L, 6.09 oz troy. Condition: Very good condition with light surface scratches.
Lot 45: Four Nashville coin silver spoons, Paul Negrin
Four Nashville, Tennessee coin silver teaspoons with rounded fiddle handles and rounded fins, marked in rectangle P. NEGRIN (The book TENNESSEE SILVERSMITHS by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell lists Paul Negrin working in Nashville from 1823-1844. He was one of the eight men who formed the Association of Watchmakers, Silversmiths and Jewellers of Nashville in 1836.). […]
Lot 41: 19th cent. Portrait Minature of Dr. David Wharry
Portrait miniature on ivory of a 19th century gentleman. Unsigned but with written inscription on back reading Dr. David Wharry. Housed in a gilt metal frame. Sight – 2 7/8″ H x 2 1/4″ W. Framed – 3 5/8″ H x 3″ W. Note: A grave memorial for a Dr. David M. Wharry (? – […]
Lot 38: Two Giovanni B.Piranesi etchings, exterior scenes
Two framed Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) etchings. 1st item: Etching with center crease, exterior scene of ruin in Tivoli, titled in lower center, Plate size: 17-1/8" H x 22-1/4" W, Frame:27-1/2" H x 32-1/4" W. 2nd item: Etching with center crease, exterior scene of ruin, titled in lower center, Plate size: 18" H x 24-1/2" […]
Lot 39: Miniature Portrait on Ivory of a Lady
Round miniature painting, watercolor on ivory, of a lady attired in a blue dress and lace shawl with a marbleized background. Unsigned. Miniature measures 3 1/4" dia. Framed – 6" X 6". Probably American, second quarter 19th century. Condition: Slight gap between portrait and frame to the left side. Some wear to frame.
Lot 40: German school portrait miniature of Carl Storck
German school watercolor on ivory miniature portrait, identified en verso in faint pencil as Carl Storck. Subject is a dark haired young man in a blue waistcoat with pink and white striped vest. Square ebonized wood frame with round gilded rabbet edge. 2-1/4″ diameter sight, 4-1/2″ square framed. German, first quarter 19th century. Provenance: estate […]
Lot 36: Victor Halvani Abstract bronze sculpture, David Wi
Victor Halvani (Egypt/Israel, b. 1930) abstract bronze sculpture titled David With The Sling, mounted on a marble base, signed on leg Halvani 1/25. 19 1/2"H (including base) x 10-1/4" x 5-1/2". Provenance: estate of Jean and Alven Ghertner, Nashville, TN. Condition: Joined at mid-torso, possibly as made. Sculpture sits somewhat loose in base.
Lot 37: Two Giovanni B.Piranesi etchings, interior scenes
Two framed Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) etchings. 1st item: Etching with center crease, Interior church scene, titled in lower center, Plate size: 19-1/2" H x 27-1/2" W, Frame: 28-3/4" H x 37" W. 2nd item: Etching with center crease, Interior scene of partial ruin of temple, titled in lower center, Plate size: 24-1/2" H x […]
Lot 34: Edith B. Parsons, Bronze Bookends of Children
Edith Barretto Parsons (New York, 1878-1956) bronze bookends depicting two children in whimsical poses. Bronze with deep brown patina. Girl inscribed and dated "E. Barretto Parsons, Copy. 1913", foundry mark "Gorham Co. Founders O S C", 6" H x 5 3/4" W x 2 5/8" D. Boy inscribed and dated "E. B. Parsons" with copyright […]