Grouping of four carved and painted duck decoys including: two (2) carved and painted cypress root decoys by Jerry Dupre of Thibodaux, Louisiana: a Green Wing Teal Drake and a Green Wing Teal Hen, both with the original paper labels, and two (2) larger red-headed carved and painted duck decoys with movable heads, unsigned. Ranging […]
Lot 175: Small Eagle Flag Pole Finial on Stand
Late 19th or early 20th century gilt metal American Federal Eagle form flagpole finial, depicting a figural eagle with fully spread wings, atop a wooden sphere, mounted to a later wooden stand. Eagle – 6 1/4"H. Overall – 19 1/4"H. PROVENANCE: The estate of Ann H. Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Age cracking, surface losses and […]
Lot 173: Running Horse Weathervane
Full-bodied running horse weathervane, possibly by J.W. Fiske, copper with cast zinc head; mounted to pole with gilt orb and directionals, and secured to a later wooden base. Horse: 17 1/2"H x 34"L (nose to tail) x 5"W. Overall (with base and directionals): 75"h x 37"W x 31"D. American, circa 1870. PROVENANCE: Private Alabama collection, […]
Lot 174: Large Copper Eagle on Sphere, Weathervane or Flag Pole Topper
Large American copper weathervane or flag finial in the form of a three-dimensional hollow eagle with outstretched wings, perched atop an iron sphere or ball. Mounted to a custom iron stand with rectangular base. 28"H x 41"W x 15"D overall. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Significant verdigris […]
Lot 171: Figural Gilt Copper Black Hawk Horse Weathervane
American "Black Hawk Horse" gilt copper figural molded weathervane in the form of a galloping horse with flowing mane, all copper except for the zinc ears. Fitted with a custom black metal stand. Attributed to the Harris and Company, Boston, MA (1875-1900). Horse measures: 16 1/4" x 25 3/4" L. Late 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private […]
Lot 172: Figural Gilt Copper Bull Weathervane
An American figural weathervane in the form of a full-bodied molded bull. Body is gilt copper, head is zinc and ears are copper. Mounted onto a custom black metal stand. Bull measures: 19" H x 25" L x 6 1/4" W. Late 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with nice […]
Lot 169: Gilt Bronze Marksmanship Trophy & 42 Equestrian Ribbons
1st item: Gilt bronze shooting trophy in the form of a loving cup, mounted with antler or stag handles. Presentation engraving reading "4th Annual Tournament, Nov. 15th 1907" with applied silver revolver to one side and the other side engraved "First Possible 5 Shot Score Shot by E. P. Vaughn" with applied silver bullseye. Partial […]
Lot 170: Dr. Lesure’s Famous Remedies Veterinary Advertising Cabinet
An early advertising display cabinet for Dr. Lesure’s Veterinary Medicines. The cabinet consists of an oak case featuring a metal paneled front door depicting the head of a brown horse peering out from a stone wall opening with the words “Dr. Lesures’s Famous Remedies” in red above and below the horse’s head. The frame surrounding […]
Lot 168: Appalachian Split Oak Lidded Work Basket, Exhibited
Appalachian finely woven split oak basket, oval with foot ring and fitted lid, borders with braided decoration and old patina. 12" H x 10-1/2" W x 10-1/2" D. Early 20th century. Exhibited: "Ribs, Rods and Splits: Appalachian Oak Basketry", Appalachian Museum, Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, July 1989 – September 1991, page 12. CONDITION: Overall good […]
Lot 166: 5 American Earthenware Pottery Forms & 2 North Carolina Pottery Forms, Total 7
1st – 5th item: Five (5) American, poss. Pennsylvania, earthenware pottery items, all with lead glaze and manganese drip decoration, including three graduated bowls with crimped decoration around the outer rim, one flask or bottle with flattened sides, and one lidded preserving jar. Ranging in size from 3 3/4" H x 8 1/4" dia. to […]
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