Lot of documents relating to Albert B. Holland (1881-1970), a blacksmith by trade who served as a Kentucky state representative in the early 1900s. Includes a 1926 letter to Holland from a former slave, Tiney Derritt, writing to Holland about his relatives that she knew when she worked for his family. "I don't know my […]
Lot 582: Lot of 5 documents inc. TN, signed Gov. Brownlow
Lot of 5 historic documents. 1st item – 1865 document commissioning judges in Sullivan Co., signed by Governor W. G. (William G. "Parson") Brownlow. When the Civil War ended, Brownlow (a slaveholder but also a Unionist) replaced AndrewJohnson as the governor of Tennessee. He was re-elected to that position in 1867 — an election in […]
Lot 580: Eight Geological maps of Kentucky, 1913
Eight Kentucky Maps dated 1913: The Kentucky Geological Survey (J.B. Hoeing, State Geologist, Geology by A.M. Miller), by L.M. Sellier. Scale 1"=1 mile. Includes the Upper Big Sandy Valley (sheets 1, 2 and 4); Georgetown Quadrangle; Pond & Blackberry Creeks (small tear at center fold line); Upper Licking Valley; A Portion of Rowan County; and […]
Lot 578: Lot of four 19th century railroad documents
Lot of 4 19th century railroad documents. 1ST ITEM: 1841 Railroad receipt from the Hiwassee Rail Road Co. for part pay on 5 shares of Capital Stock in RR Co. Recd. of C. Taliaferro. Signed by RR agent Jas. Pearson. Earliest attempt to bring RR into E. Tenn. VG.cond., folds. Size, appr. 3 x 7". […]
Lot 576: Gilbert Clock Co. Porcelain Mantle Clock
Gilbert Clock Company porcelain Mantle Clock, #5S22, green body with shell and floral decoration. Pendulum missing, key included. 10-3/4" H x 8-1/2" W x 4-1/4" D
Lot 577: Warren Telechron Co. Art Deco Clock
Warren Telechron Co. Art Deco clock, round blue glass mirror frame, brushed metal Roman numeral band mounted on a scrolled chrome base. Model No. 4F65. Overall very good condition and functioning. Some slight chips to back edge ofblue glass frame. Some oxidation to chrome. 6-1/4" H x 7-1/4".
Lot 575: Lot of 3 Gilt Metal Clocks
Lot of 3 Gilt Metal Clocks. 1ST ITEM: A National Electric Clock Company mantle clock, the circular dial with arabic numerals, dial marked 'National Electric Clock Company, 675 Hudson Street, New York City NY', the dial within a cast brassfigural surround on three front scroll feet, impressed on base 'Queen.Pat-S Pend-G', center glass element missing, […]
Lot 572: Westminster Chime Wall Clock
Walnut Eastlake Westminster Chime Wall Clock, face inscribed "Westminster, 'London' 305 Rue de Charenton, Paris". Cast iron plate on back inside of clock cabinet reads "London, Veritabl, Carilllons". Condition – Not tested forfunctionality. Some pieces of wood cabinet are detached but included. Key also included. 46" H x 20" W x 8 7/8" D. Late […]
Lot 573: Ansonia Regulator No. 4 Clock, late 19th century
A late 19th century Ansonia "Capitol" model Regulator wall clock. 8-day 2-weight time only movement with seconds bit. Oak case with arched crown and upper finials, applied gilt metal "Liberty" mask, single long door with applieddetail and a molded base. Top finial and lower finials missing. Weights missing. Some paint loss on clock face. 47" […]
Lot 574: Lot of 2 Mantel Clocks, Ansonia & Seth Thomas
Lot of 2 Mantel Clocks: 1ST ITEM: Ansonia Clock Company ebonized mantel clock. Inside mark on works reads "Ansonia Clock Co New York USA". Metal figural cranes on sides with central mask and other decorative metal elements along base.Condition – Not tested for functionality, three replacement stamped metal covers included. Oxidation to metal and some […]