Tennessee stoneware jar by William Grindstaff, stamped with “g” on shoulder and “1 W GRINDSTAFF” on lower base. Excellent condition. 9 1/2″ H. Late 19th century.
Sterling Repousse Coffee & Tea Service, 5 pieces, Baltimore
Baltimore sterling silver Castle Pattern tea and coffee service, marks for Schofield Co., elaborate repousse floral decoration with central castle motif, the handles decorated with cast figural ram head. Set includes 13 1/2″ coffee pot (7004), 12 1/2″ tea pot (7003), 8 1/2″ sugar bowl (7001), 9″ cream pitcher (7000), 6 3/4″ waste bowl (Unmarked). […]
Large East Tennessee cobalt decorated jar, attrib. Charles Decker
Large 4 gallon stoneware jar with extruded lug handles, bold cobalt decorated tulip design on both sides, “4” capacity mark on rim consistent with known Decker forms from Keystone Pottery, Washington Co., Tennessee. The large open tulip design is associated with potter, Charles Decker. More information in coming weeks.
Lot 78: Greene Co., Tennessee redware pitcher, stamped C.A. Haun
Rare redware pitcher by Christopher Alexander Haun (1821-1861), Greene County, Tennessee. Lead glaze with manganese or iron oxide loop designs. The marked pitcher is stamped on upper rim including the letters “C A Haun & Co” and compass star stamping with cross hatch stamping at terminus of handle. Condition – Handle missing with light wear […]
Tennessee Confederate Civil War letters, Thomas Bell archive
CSA Lt. Thomas Bell and 30th Tennessee Regt. Related Archive. Includes Thomas Bell’s writings (all to his brother, Cornelius Bell) include 1 letter from Camp Red Springs as the company was enrolling, 3 letters from Fort Donelson, 9 letters from Johnson’s Island (including details of capture and prison conditions), 1 undated letter, possibly written after […]
Middle Tennessee cherry press, Sumner Co.
Middle Tennessee cherry press, cherry primary with cherry and mahogany veneers, poplar secondary wood. Two sections: top with molded cornice over veneered frieze, two glazed doors, each with 8 panes, opening to interior with three fixed shelves. Lower section with two drawers, over two paneled doors, opening to interior with one shelf. Paneled sides on […]
Edgefield SC alkaline glazed jar, broken stem flower decoration
Edgefield South Carolina alkaline glazed jar with broken stem flower decoration on both sides, possibly Chandler. Ovoid form with lug handles. Overall very good condition. 13 1/4″ Height.
Large abstract acrylic on canvas by Friedel Dzubas (German American, 1915-1994)
Large abstract acrylic on canvas by Friedel Dzubas (German American, 1915-1994). Titled “Malmoe” and dated 1974. Provenance – Knoedler Contemporary Art Gallery, NYC. Overall excellent condition. 40″ x 40″.
Large North Carolina alkaline glazed jug, stamped "D H 5", Daniel Hartsoe
Exceptional and large North Carolina alkaline glazed jug, stamped on the upper shoulder “DH 5″ (Daniel Hartsoe, Lincoln County, NC 1836-1916). Glass rutile drip length of jug. During the Civil War, Daniel served in the Confederacy (Company B, 23rd NC Troops). Overall excellent condition with firing flaw or shallow chip on side of handle. 18” […]
Sand Mountain Alabama jug, double dip, sine wave decoration
Scarce Alabama double dipped alkaline glazed jug, combed sine wave incising on upper shoulder and lower midsection. Sand Mountain, Alabama area. Excellent condition. More information in the coming weeks..