Middle Tennessee hand pieced and quilted cotton quilt, Four Patched Hourglass design. Constructed of cotton fabrics in colors of turkey red, navy, and white print, quilted with cotton threading in dark colors to match the quilt colors and following the pieced blocks, cotton batting, and an off white cotton back. 73 in. x 89 in. Circa 1910. PROVENANCE: Private […]
Lot 218: TN Rose Wreath Quilt, attrib. West TN
Mid-19th century quilt attrib. West Tennessee hand applique, pieced and quilted Rose Wreath pattern, consisting of solid cotton fabrics in red, green, “cheddar” orange, a cream back, and thin cotton batting. Quilting is by the piece and applique blocks, otherwise shell quilting in the background throughout. 89 1/2 in. x 90 in. Circa 1850 – 1870. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 217: East TN Pieced and Applique Quilt
East TN pieced and applique quilt, Rose of Sharon pattern, consisting of vivid red, green, cheddar, and pink cotton fabrics on a white ground with a red border and binding. Overall quilted parallel lines. 77 in. x 72 in. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Memphis collection, purchased May 2011, from Case Auctions, Lot 186. Originally from the […]
Lot 216: Spring Hill Academy Tennessee Sampler 1842
American schoolgirl needlework sampler by Lucy Ann Reid, Spring Hill TN Female Academy, 1842, silk thread on linen ground. Cross stitched double vine and blossom borders enclosing two alphabets (one rendered in box stitch) and a row of numbers, divided by satin stitch sawtooth borders, a vine and blossom border, and decorations of flowering baskets, […]
Lot 215: Fayetteville TN Advertising Whiskey Jug
Tennessee advertising whiskey jug with an Albany slip glaze, inscribed “I was filled at W.W. Alexander’s Fayetteville Tenn When I get empty take me back”. 8 in. H. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Glaze exfoliation to the rim and below the handle, some shallow chipping along the base, hole to the lower […]
Lot 214: 2 West TN Advertising Liquor Jugs & West TN Pottery Jar
1st item: Memphis, Tennessee advertising whiskey stoneware pottery jug with Bristol glaze and cobalt stencil reading “Sambucetti & Bianohl Wholesale Liquors, Memphis-Tenn.”. 10 1/2 in. H. 2nd item: Memphis, Tennessee two-tone advertising stoneware pottery whiskey jug with cobalt stencil reading LEVY’S HIGH GRADE RYE, Goodman Brothers, Distributors, MEMPHIS,–TENN. The back lower edge is impressed with a […]
Lot 213: Kelly “Kell” Ritchie NC Pottery Jar
Kelly “Kell” Ritchie (Lincoln County, NC, 1855-1930) 4-gallon alkaline glazed stoneware pottery jar. Baluster form, short flaring rim, and lug handles. Stamped KR below the rim and incised 4 just below, denoting capacity. 15 3/4 in. H. CONDITION: Old exfoliation of the glaze to the lower third of the body on one side, minute fleabites noted […]
Lot 212: US Patent Model Grain and Fruit Drier, 1858
US Patent Model “Grain and Fruit Drier”, by C.A. Haskins and G. Macardle, (Patent No. 22,144, November 23, 1858). Original model with hanging tag; brass, copper, wood construction, and original finish. Accompanied by a copy of the original patent office drawings and description. 9 in. H x 11 1/2 in. W x 11 1/2 in. D. PROVENANCE: Mr. and Mrs. […]
Lot 211: 2 US Patent Models: 1868 Egg Carrier, plus 1882 Label Receptacle
Two (2) US Patent Models from the 19th C. 1st Item: “Suspension Egg Carrier”, by Abner H. Bryant, patent no. 75,623, Mar 17, 1868; “composed of cloth pouches for holding single eggs, suspended between meshes of cords or twine”. Wood constructed crate with two wooden and cloth trays on the interior. 13 1/2 in. W […]
Lot 210: 2 US Patent Models 1874: Oyster Cooler and Heater
Two (2) US Patent Models from 1874 dealing with the preservation and cooking of oysters. 1st Item: “Refrigerating Tub”, by James C. Jones, patent no. 156,799, Nov. 10th, 1874; “a means for keeping shelled oysters and similar articles in a state of preservation while being transported”. Wood construction with divided metal interior, iron rings and […]
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