East Tennessee, Blount or Knox County, tall tapering cylindrical stoneware pottery jar, with impressed decoration just below the rim above an impressed half-crescent mark “W. Grinstaff” for William Grindstaff. Unknown stamp pattern at the end of the Grindstaff name and a “1” denoting gallon capacity. Unusual circular handle on left side. 12 3/4″ H. Late […]
2023 Winter Auction Preview
Here is an early preview of our January 28th and 29th auction, to be held at our headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Carroll Cloar (American/Tennessee/Arkansas, 1913-1993), acrylic on board painting titled The Explorer, depicting a man in a rowboat viewing the landscape with lush green trees and buildings around him with binoculars. Housed in a silver-gilt […]
Lot 415: 54 British Ceramic Items, incl. Tassies, Vessels
Fifty-four (54) 19th century ceramic decorative items. 1st-49th items: Forty-nine (49) Manner of James Tassie (Scottish, 1735-1799) white plaster cameo molds depicting scenes from classical Greek or Roman mythology or biblical scenes. Unsigned. All with black cardstock collars to perimeters. Ranging in size from 1 1/8" to 2 5/8" L. 50th-51st items: Two (2) William […]
Lot 121: 3 TN Advertising Whiskey Jugs
Grouping of three (3) stoneware pottery advertising whiskey jugs including: one (1) jug having Albany slip glazed jug inscribed "J. V. Carothers Pure Lincoln County Whiskey"; one (1) jug having Albany slip glaze inscribed "I was filled at W.W. Alexander's Fayetteville Tenn When I get empty take me back"; and one (1) white slip glazed […]
Lot 120: 5 Southern & Mid-Atlantic Pottery Items, incl. Bell & African American
Group of five (5) Southern and Mid-Atlantic pottery items, all with Albany or manganese slip glazes including: one (1) earthenware or redware pottery jar with unglazed body and glazed interior with partial stamp reading JOHN W. BELL; one (1) stoneware pottery pitcher stamped T.W. COFIELD E. C. BROWN for Thomas William Cofield and Edward C. […]
Lot 257: 4 GA Folk Pottery Items, incl. Snake Jug, Hog Vessel, Face Jug
Four (4) Georgia stoneware folk pottery items, including snake jug, hog vessel, and face jug. 1st item: Cream slip-glazed, closed-mouth rattlesnake jug by Michael (Georgia, b. 1956) and Melvin Crocker (b. 1959) with alternating tan and brown crossbands to body, light brown rattle, and incised scale and facial detailing. Signed, titled, and dated to underside, […]
Lot 252: Jack Daniels 3-Gallon TN Whiskey Jug
Large Tennessee Jack Daniels whiskey or liquor stoneware pottery jug with two cobalt stencils reading JACK DANIEL’S OLD NO. 7. LYNCHBURG, – – TENN. and above UHL POTTERY WORKS/3/EVANSVILLE: INDIANA within a cobalt cartouche, “3” denoting gallon capacity. Approx. 16″ H. Late 19th century. PROVENANCE: The collection of Richard H. and Kathleen L. Hulan. CONDITION: […]
Lot 249: Exhibited West Tennessee 10 Gallon Pottery Jar, Attrib. Craven
Exhibited West Tennessee (Henderson County) ten-gallon stoneware pottery jar attributed to Tinsley W. Craven. Oval-shaped with ear handles and a crimped or raised band encircling the middle with wave design, joining both halves of the jar. Incised "10" below the rim denoting capacity. 21" H. Note: This jar was exhibited in the MADE IN TENNESSEE […]
Summer Auction Preview – July 9-10
Our Summer auction is scheduled for July 9th-10th in Knoxville. A few items from the upcoming auction are below. Watch for more items to be added to this page in the coming weeks and our full catalog in early June. If you would like to have items consigned for future auctions, click here. Important miniature […]
Lot 959: 54 British Ceramic Items, incl. Tassies, Vessels
Fifty-four (54) 19th century ceramic decorative items. 1st-49th items: Forty-nine (49) Manner of James Tassie (Scottish, 1735-1799) white plaster cameo molds depicting scenes from classical Greek or Roman mythology or biblical scenes. Unsigned. All with black cardstock collars to perimeters. Ranging in size from 1 1/8″ to 2 5/8″ L. 50th-51st items: Two (2) William […]
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