Ithaca percussion 10 gauge double barrel shotgun having Damascus steel twisted barrels. Markings on barrels, "Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca, NY London Twist" (1886 London, England). Serial numbers matching SN3271. 30" barrels, 46 3/8" overall. Checkered stock. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with older surface to barrels and wear to checkering. Tip of […]
Lot 506: 2 Canadian Goose Decoys incl. Preening
Two (2) carved and painted Canadian goose decoys, including one preening. Upright goose with illegible inscription to underside. 12" H x 23 1/2" W x 8" D and 10" H x 21" W x 8" D. Both likely early or mid 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both in good condition. Wear consistent […]
Lot 615: Huey Gun Case Originally Fitted For Holland & Holland Double Rifle
Huey oak and leather gun case # 262 originally fitted for a Holland & Holland .450/.400 double rifle, but because of a loose fitting technique can accept firearms of similar size, i.e. side by side shotgun or rifle. The case features a leather exterior with a top handle, reinforced corners and brass hardware. Case with […]
Lot 620: Harrod Family KY Album, incl. J. Wilkes Booth CDV
Victorian photograph album, leatherbound, related to the Harrod and Bailey families of Mercer County, Kentucky. Contains forty-one (41) CDVs and tintypes, most notably one (1) CDV of actor and Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, depicted holding a cane with label en verso that reads “Black and Case, photographic Artists, Boston and Newport, R.I.”. Also included […]
Lot 399: 2 Relic Early/Mid 19th C. Firearms, poss. NC Battlefield
Two (2) Relic Early/Mid 19th Century Firearms, possible Battlefield Pickup from North Carolina Piedmont Region (Guilford?). 1st item: Percussion Model 1817 Common Rifle, .54 caliber. Barrel marked "US P LS" at breech. Walnut stocks, round barrel, butt plate, oval patch box, front and rear sights. Barrel length – 35 3/4". Overall length – 50". 2nd […]
Lot 698: H. R. Poore Winchester Sign with Hunting Dogs
Henry Rankin Poore (Pennsylvania/Connecticut, 1859-1940) designed Winchester Rifle advertising sign, lithography on board, rectangular form, depicting four “bear-hunting dogs”. Signed “H. R. Poore /Philadelphia” in the stone, lower left. Housed in a Winchester Rifle wooden frame with stenciled advertisement across the top reading WINCHESTER and across the bottom reading RIFLES SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HIRE AND […]
Lot 184: 2 19th Cent. Firearms, 1 WWI era German Machete, 3 items
Two (2) 19th century firearms, one (1) WW I era Luckhaus & Gunther Remscheid German Machete, 3 items total. 1st item: T. Barker Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun, 16 gauge. Lock plates marked "T. Barker", top of ribs marked "Belgium Royal Damascus" over zigzag pattern, top of left barrel marked "Choke Bored", possible inspector […]
July 13, 2019 Historic Summer Fine Art and Antique Auction Preview
Our Summer Auction, featuring significant art, antiques and jewelry from Tennessee estates and Southern collections, will take place July 13th at our Knoxville gallery. A few select items are pictured below. The full catalog is available here! Public preview is Friday, July 12th from noon to 6pm Eastern or by appointment. Email bid@caseantiques.com or call […]
January 21, 2017 Auction Results Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah Campbell Drury (615) 812-6096 sarah@caseantiques.com www.caseantiques.com Edmondson “Nurse” Leads Robust Winter Auction at Case KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— A William Edmondson carved limestone sculpture of a nurse injected excitement into the Jan. 21 Case Antiques Auction, drawing a healthy winning bid of $129,800 and also boosting interest in an institutional collection of […]
Lot 834: H. R. Poore Winchester Sign with Hunting Dogs
Henry Rankin Poore (Pennsylvania/Connecticut, 1859-1940) Winchester Rifle advertising sign, lithography on board, rectangular form, depicting four "bear-hunting dogs". Signed "H. R. Poore Philadelphia" in the stone, lower left. Housed in a Winchester Rifle wooden frame with stenciled advertisement across bottom reading RIFLES SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HIRE AND AMMUNITION along with painted or stenciled images of […]