1st item: FISHER, Richard S. The Book of the World; Being an Account of All Republics, Empires, Kingdoms, and Nations, in Reference to their Geography, Statistics, Commerce, &c. Together with a Brief Historical Outline of their Rise, Progress and Present Condition, &c, &c, &c. New York: J.H. Colton, 1850. 6 1/2" H X 9 3/4" […]
Lot 466: Philippe Auge o/c, Le Rideau
Philippe Auge (French, b. 1935) oil on canvas painting, "Le Rideau," depicting a woman in elaborate Art Deco style headdress and bright citron colored dress, peering out from behind a drape, with a still life of fruit in the background. Signed "Auge" lower right. Housed in giltwood molded frame with linen liner. Sight – 21" […]
Lot 292: 2 Civil War Era Pistols, Devon Farm
Two (2) Civil War era pistols from Devon Farm, Nashville, TN (possible battlefield pick-ups from Battle of Nashville). 1st item: Savage Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. Octagonal barrel, walnut grips. Hammer and trigger function. Barrel length – 7 1/8", Overall – 14 1/2". 2nd item: Colt Model 1851 Revolver, .36 caliber, serial number 96321. Brass […]
Lot 260: 1871 Foster Map of Davidson County
Large, early and scarce map of Davidson County – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS MADE BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, 1871 surveyed and mapped by Wilbur F. Foster, Civil and Topographical Engineer; Engraved, printed and manufactured by G.W. and C. B. Colton of New York. Depicts different colored civil districts along […]
Case Corrals Best of the West, Old South for January 23 Auction
Download the Press Release for our January 23, 2016 auction as an Adobe® PDF file here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah Campbell Drury, (615) 812-6096, sarah@caseantiques.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Art and antiques from the antebellum South mix with artifacts and art of the Old Southwest at the Winter Case Antiques Auction, set for January 23 at the company’s […]
July 19, 2014 Auction
July 19, 2014 Auction Preview. Below is a small sampling of the 800+ lots that will be auctioned. Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 AM EST in the historic Cherokee Mills building, 2240 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. Preview Friday, July 18 from noon to 6:00 PM or by appointment. Bidding in person, by phone, online, […]
Lot 374: 2 19th c. books incl art scrapbook
1st item: Early 19th century scrapbook containing watercolor and pencil sketches, etchings, lithographs, handwritten verses. Subjects include a clipper ship, literary characters, botanicals, travel, children and dogs. Signed on inside front cover, "Charlotte Anne Chetwode". 11" x 9" x 1-1/4". 2nd item: The History of Modern Wiltshire. Hundred of Dunworth and Vale of Noddre, by […]
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 190: Japanese Ivory: Dragon Pistol Grips and Eggplant
Grouping of carved Japanese ivory. 1st item: Carved ivory eggplant with polychrome paint decoration and carved interior featuring cherry blossom tree and two fishermen casting a net. 1-1/8" H x 3-1/8" W x 7/8" D. 2nd item: Set of carved ivory pistol grips to a Colt 1911 with dragon, pearl and cloud motifs. One grip […]
Lot 58: Lot of 2 Partial Civil War Excavated Revolvers, site found
Lot of two excavated revolvers. 1ST ITEM: Starr Army revolver .44 caliber, in as found excavated condition. Found in 2 pieces and with some losses, 13 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. 2ND ITEM: Early Colt revolver, in as found excavated condition, missing handle and cylinder. 10 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. Found at […]