William Edmondson (Tennessee, c. 1884-1951) limestone “Varmint’ sculpture of a small animal sitting alert on its back haunches with both front feet together, paws cast downward. 12-1/2″ H x 5″ W x 7 3/4” D. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist in the 1940s by the consignor’s parents, Howard Chandler Jordon and Whitley Jarman Jordon […]
Lot 189: Red Grooms oil painting, Elvis
Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, b. 1937) oil on wood portrait of Elvis Presley in short sleeved shirt with blue background, zebra-striped velvet covered frame. Signed upper right and dated 2004 upper left. 41" x 34 1/2" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 188: Red Grooms, Portrait of Welling LaGrone
Red Grooms (Tennessee/New York, b. 1937), watercolor painting, portrait of A. Welling LaGrone Jr. and his ex-wife, Elizabeth Crook. Signed lower right, "Red Grooms 2000". Sight- 19" H x 25" W, Framed- 32 1/4" H x 37 1/2" W. Provenance: The Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 186: Terrestrial Table Globe, E.J. Arnold & Son
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.