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Abstract carved limestone sculpture of a man's head, attributed to Jack Kershaw (Tennessee, 1913-2010) 15"H. This piece, found in the home of artist/attorney Jack Kershaw after his death, shows some similarities to works by fellow Nashville sculptor William Edmondson (1874-1951). Kershaw was Edmondson's WPA supervisor in Nashville, introduced Edmondson to Myron King of Lyzon Gallery […]

1st item: German ceramic stein with molded relief decoration of Norse deity figure with pewter top and thumbpiece, base stamped "209". 9 1/4" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Pewter stein with engraved armorial decoration to the side, the top with the initials "R.M.B." and dated "1789". Hallmarks to the underside of lid. 10 1/4" H. […]

THE ART AND MYSTERY OF TENNESSEE FURNITURE AND ITS MAKERS THROUGH 1850, by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4". CONDITION: Retains the original book jacket. Very minor wear to edges. Clean, bright interior.

2 Tennessee related hardcover books. 1st book: The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and its Makers Through 1850 by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4". 2nd item: Of Coverlets: The Legacies, The Weavers by Sadye Tune Wilson and Doris Finch Kennedy, Nashville, TN: […]

2 Books on the Tennessee Horse Industry. 1st item: MAKING THE AMERICAN THOROUGBRED, ESPECIALLY IN TENNESSEE, 1800-1845 by James Douglas Anderson. Norwood, Mass.: The Plimpton Press, 1916 (Printed for the Author). First edition. Blue pictorial cloth cover, 300 pages, including numerous engraved and photographic portraits of important Tennessee horses. Note the book makes considerable mention […]

1st item: Diminutive black lacquered chest with lift top, having engraved brass hinges and latch and brass side handles; carved, raised and painted Shou symbols to top and sides; raised on short wood feet. 13-3/4" H x 25"W x 13-1/2"D. Painted interior. Chinese or Korean, circa 1870. 2nd item: Small black and red painted trunk […]

Japanese mixed metal box, hammered copper with textured patina, the lid with central inset brass or bronze phoenix decoration and applied textured metal mounts at sides and corners, together with a rectangular hammered copper undertray with rippled border and applied brass or bronze small floral-decorated fittings. Tray signed on underside. Box measures 2 3/8" H […]

Large lot of assorted Asian porcelain. Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Includes 1 lozenge shaped dish with scholar decoration, old sales tag and wax customs seal to underside, 9"W; 1 lozenge shaped dish with floral decoration, wax seal and old sales tag, 7"W; 1 small lozenge shaped dish with fruit design, 5-3/8"W (repaired crack to one […]

Group of five Chinese or Chinese style lamps. 1st item: Porcelain Hat Stand now mounted as a lamp, cylindrical form with quatrefoil pierced design and inscription over a polychrome scene of bird and peony. 11-1/2"H, 28" overall. 2nd and 3rd items: A near pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases, each decorated with "precious objects" […]

Two nearly matching Victorian coral and gold metal bracelets, one with central carved coral rose surrounded by carved coral buds and leaves atop a coiled gold metal ribbon, fixed clasp with raised decoration, 6-1/4"L; the other adjustable, adorned with central carved coral rose and leaves atop a coiled gold metal ribbon, placed over a central […]