Three Samuel Bell coin silver teaspoons, downturned tip back fiddle handle, pointed fins, marks for Samuel Bell (1797-1881). Monogrammed "J R" Condition: overall very good condition with light scratches and small dents. Length 5 3/4".1.67 troy oz. Silversmith Samuel Bell was active in Knoxville from 1819-1852 and the mark on this spoon is similar to […]

Three East Tennessee split oak baskets, probably Hawkins County. 1ST ITEM: Covered basket, lid with 2 folding halves, older dry surface, oxidation around nailheads, shrinkage to oak splint, no visible breaks to weavers. 11" H x 15 1/2" W x 141/2" D. 2ND ITEM: Split oak basket, double wrapped rim, older dry surface, no visible […]

Rare and early Tennessee miniature buttocks basket, finely woven split oak with wrapped rim, dark patina. Condition: one broken weaver, small nick to another, otherwise excellent condition. 1 7/8"H x 2" diameter. Tennessee, late 19th century. Private Nashville, TN collection.

Large oval split oak basket with wrapped and woven handle, prob. Knox Co., TN. Excellent condition with one small break to bottom. 15" H x 25 1/2" W x 17 3/4" D. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN.

Contemporary Tennessee white oak quadruple ribbed or buttocks basket, red, white and blue pattern signed and dated by Trevle Wood, a well-known contemporary basket maker, specializing in the traditional white oak Appalachian baskets. Signed "Trevle Wood, "98" on inside of handle. Overall . 13 1/2" H x 13" W x 9 1/2" D. Late 20th […]

Lot of 2 Middle TN Stoneware Jugs. 1ST ITEM: Large Double Sine Wave Jug, brown-red alkaline glaze, handle appears to have popped off during firing, possibly Spears, Middle TN, old chips on spout and large hairline crack along base. 18 1/2" H x 101/2" W x 7 1/8" diameter of base. 19th century. 2ND ITEM: […]

Large East Tennessee stoneware jug stamped twice (base and midsection) ìJ. Mort,î Mort pottery family of Jefferson County, TN. Triple sine wave incising and salt glaze with reddish hue, probably indicating high iron content. Overall very goodcondition, slight chip to rim. 14 1/4? H. 19th century. Note – this is the only example of a […]

Miniature salt-glazed stoneware jug, probably Loudon County, Tennessee. Green to grey-red transition glaze. Very good condition. 5-3/4" H x 2-1/2" base diameter. 19th century. Lenoir City, TN estate.