Thank you for a successful auction Saturday, July 18! Over 2300 registered bidders participated from 51 different countries with the sale finishing near the high estimate. Highlights will be posted soon! Recent and rare discovery of an early labeled East Tennessee Federal bureau by cabinetmaker, J. C. Burgner (John C. […]
Lot 231: East Tennessee Redware Jar, C.A. Haun
Greene County, TN slip and copper oxide decorated redware jar by Christopher Alexander Haun, 1821-1861. Marked on upper rim with the stamped letters “C A Haun ” and compass flower stamping. Condition – old chips to one handle, abrasions and expected wear to body. One hairline crack from mouth about three inches in length. 13″ […]
Lot 30: Samuel Shaver Portrait of Young Girl
East Tennessee child portrait of a young girl in dress by Samuel Shaver (TN, 1816-1878). Subject is seated next to an architectural scrolled ornament with red drape revealing a mountain landscape. Condition – Conserved in May 2007 by Cumberland Art Conservation in Nashville, TN. Minor touch up to hair and other scattered areas (a black […]
Lot 8: Lot of 2 Civil War Related Lithographs
Lot of 2 lithographs. 1st item: Old Autocrat Whiskey Lithograph advertisement using the Kurz and Allison print, "Battle of Corinth," showing the battle with Confederate forces advancing on fortified Union forces. Marked lower right "Copyright 1891 by Kurz & Allison, Chicago." Occasional brown spotting, on paper, losses to frame. Sight – 17 1/2" H X […]
Lot 5: East TN-related Documents, Civil War Era
Haun Related Papers, Civil War Era, 5 items. 1st item – Civil War pass for safe transport through Confederate lines, date November 2, 1867. Signed by John E. Toole from the Office Provost Marshall, Headquarters of East TN. 2nd item – Teacher's certificate from Tennessee Public Schools to a Mr. J. K. Haun, presented in […]
Lot 856: CSA Currency, Silver & 1 Gold Coin
Two framed Confederate States America currency bills, one dollar and one hundred dollars, Richmond issues, framed together, 12 1/8" H x 12 5/8" W frame. Together with group of silver coins: 4 US Silver Morgan One Dollar coins dated 1879, 1882, 1886, and 1902; 3 US Half Dollars dated 1899, 1906, and 1914; 3 US […]
Lot 570: Grouping of Civil War related items
Civil War era grouping of items. 1st item – Folk art carved sculpture including a polychrome painted folk soldier in uniform with crossed legs and sword and carved bowl attached to a painted wooden base. Also includes wooden spoon for bowl. 5" x 5". Third quarter of the 19th century. 2nd item – Civil War […]
Lot 560: Bibb family archives & coverlet, Alabama
Bibb family archives & coverlet, Alabama. 1st item – Southern whitework embroidered bedspread, accompanied by old family note stating it was made by "Mrs. Judge B. S. Bibb in 1818" ( note mounted on board under urethane), white crewelwork embroidery flowers and vines on white linen with crochet openwork "petals", fringed ends. 93" x 78". […]
Lot 188: WWI Aviator Uniform, George Scales w/ Archive
World War I Aviator archive of 2nd Lieutenant George Winchester Scales (1892-1979) of the Signal Corp. George was the son of Confederate Naval officer, Dabney Minor Scales. Archive includes a WWI Pilot Aviator uniform made by Kahn Tailoring of Indianapolis, Indiana (The company was a main producer of military uniforms for World Wars I and […]
Lot 184: Civil War Carved Treenware Basket, TN
Civil War Andersonville prison carved treenware miniature basket with handle and incised floral and geometric decoration. 3 1/2" H. Provenance: Fryar family of Washington, Co., TN. Privates John Fryar (b. 1841-1863? ) and William H. Fryar (b. 1839-1864?) of the 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry Company H were captured at the Battle of Rogersville on November […]
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