Middle Tennessee transitional stoneware pottery jar with strap handle, sometimes referred to as a "honey or molasses container" stamped "J. S." for Jeff Spears. 11" H. Late 19th century. Note: In Middle Tennessee, family-operated potteries were concentrated in White, Putnam, and DeKalb Counties on lands rich in clay deposits situated on the Eastern Highland Rim. […]
Lot 248: Chinese Blue Glazed Bowl
Chinese turquoise or peacock blue glazed pottery bowl with relief decorated rim and body. Ch'ien seal form mark to base. 4-1/2" H x 11-1/8" dia. 20th century. Provenance: a Nashville estate. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 158: East TN Redware Jug, Cain attrib.
East Tennessee redware pottery Jug, attributed to the Cain pottery of Sullivan Co., TN, with lead or iron oxide glaze to exterior and interior, smoothed extruded handle, two incised lines around shoulder, beaded base, and tapered rim. Base unglazed, a couple of unglazed areas on underside of handle and rim. 7 5/8" H. 3rd quarter […]
Lot 156: 1827 Dated Stoneware Jar, TN Attrib.
Early dated stoneware jar, possibly Knox Co., Tennessee. Ovoid form with salt glaze, incised "Sarah Price, 1827 JM". 11 1/2" H. Early 19th century. Note: this jar was displayed in the 1996 "Made in East Tennessee: Pottery" exhibit at The East Tennessee Historical Society, Carole Wahler, guest curator. Condition: Scattered firing flaws, chipping to body. […]
Lot 140: Alabama Sine Wave Alkaline Jar
Large Southern alkaline glazed pottery jar with two bands of sine wave decoration around upper section and pulled lug handles. 15" H. 3rd Quarter of the 19th century. Provenance: Private Mississippi collection. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 138: Early Pearlware Model of a Horse
Early Staffordshire pearl glazed earthenware standing horse figure, Whieldon type, with sponged dappled decoration and blue saddle blanket atop a thin, flat base. 5-3/4"H. Possibly St. Anthony Pottery (see Pat Halfpenny, English Earthenware Figures, p. 119-120 for similar objects and discussion). English, circa 1800. Provenance: the estate of Elsie Seabrook, Tunica, Mississippi. Condition: A few […]
January 25, 2014 Auction
January 25, 2014 Auction Preview. Below is a small sampling of the 900+ lots that will be auctioned. The auction will be held Saturday, January 25 at 9:00 AM EST in the historic Cherokee Mills building, 2240 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. The preview is Friday, January 24 from noon to 6:00 PM or by […]
Lot 3088239: Grouping of 7 20th Century Art Pieces
Grouping of two abstract serigraphs by Anton Fortescu-Smyth, two contemporary woodblock prints signed Cose and three Harris Strong abstract tiles. 1st item: Matted and framed abstract serigraph by Anton Fortescu-Smyth titled and numbered in pencil "167/175 Striped"; printed in black, orange and yellow. Frame: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4" Sight: 5-3/4" x 5-3/4". 2nd item: Matted and […]
Lot 469: Mettlach /Villeroy & Bach Stein #1403
Mettlach /Villeroy & Bach Stein #1403 featuring incised painted decoration and men engaging in various activities in a pub. Pottery and pewter top with figural pewter thumbpiece, 1/2 liter capacity. 8-3/8". Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 471: Mettlach Stein and 4 pcs assorted silver
1st item: German Mettlach/Geschutz #1802 stein, 1/2 litre capacity with incised Art Deco floral decoration. Pewter and pottery top with pewter thumbplate. 6" H. 2nd item: Sterling Shreve & Co. pierced footed compote with shaped beaded rim. Engraved inscription to outer edge of rim reads "With pleasant memories from the New England party 1904". 3" […]
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