19th century publication titled "The Jonesborough Monthly Review". Covers a series of monthly events in Jonesborough from December 1847 – April 1849 (Vol 2, No 1-12). 384 pages with a Table of Contents at the end of the book. Edited by William G. 'Parson' Brownlow. Provenance: Blount County, TN Living Estate. Condition: Some discoloration and […]
Lot 230: 18th c. Fusee Clock, Chinoiserie Case
18th Century English bracket or table clock in Japanned case, with gilt chinoiserie style decoration; bombe style top with brass handle and gilt pineapple form finials, over a case with arched original silvered and engraved brass dial signed William Jourdain, London, and applied pierced gilt spandrels, all on a molded base with bracket feet. Brass […]
Lot 141: 12 pcs assorted Memphis coin silver flatware
12 pieces assorted Memphis related coin silver and early sterling. Includes 1 fiddle tipt tablespoon marked Merriman & Clark in rectangle; 2 fiddle tipt tablespoons and 1 sugar shell with egg and dart and acanthus pattern handle, all marked Merriman, Byrd & Co. (incuse marks); 1 Sugar shell with fiddle tipt handle marked Merriman and […]
Lot 140: 12 B.H. Steif Nashville spoons
6 coin silver tablespoons and 6 sterling teaspoons, all with Fiddle Tipt pattern handles and incuse marks for retailer B.H. Steif (Tennessee Silversmiths by Benjamin H. Caldwell, Jr. lists Bruno Hugo Steif as an apprentice watchmaker working for George Washington Donigan in Nashville, 1860, and by 1866 on his own as a jeweler). Teaspoons have […]
Lot 135: 16 Nashville Coin Silver Spoons
16 coin silver spoons, all with fiddle and fiddle tipt pattern handles, all bearing marks of Nashville, Tennessee silversmiths and/or retailers. Includes 1 teaspoon marked W.H. Calhoun Nashville in double rectangles (William Calhoun, working Nashville 1835-d. 1865); 1 teaspoon marked JM Smith in serrated rectangle (John M. Smith, working Nashville, 1835-1850); 1 teaspoon marked J. […]
Lot 133: TN J. S. Curtis Marked Silver Spectacles
Pair of Tennessee coin silver spectacles marked "J. S. Curtis" within a rectangle (J. S. Curtis, working Memphis, circa 1850). Oval slightly tinted lenses with hinged and adjustable arms. 4 1/2" L. Housed in an antique leather case. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 104: Set of 6 Baltimore Classical Painted Chairs
Set of 6 Baltimore classical "Fancy" painted side chairs, with faux rosewood graining and gilt painted decoration of central wreath and acanthus leaves on tablet backs, caned seats, front turned and tapered legs. 31" H x 15" seat depth x 17 1/2" seat width. Baltimore, circa 1820. Condition: Later caning on seats. Nicks and chips […]
Lot 103: Pair Baltimore painted classical side chairs
Pair of Baltimore classical “Fancy” painted side chairs with faux rosewood graining and stenciled gilt painted decoration with central bowl of fruit on tablet backs, caned seats and turned tapered front legs ending in ball feet. 32″ H x 15″ seat depth x 17 1/2′ seat width. Baltimore, circa 1820. Condition: Caned seats replaced. Some […]
Lot 100: Edwardian Painted Satinwood Cabinet
Edwardian painted satinwood cabinet, serpentine banded veneered top painted with pink flower and leaf vine borders intertwined with a spiraling ribbon, over a conforming frieze with elaborate painted floral garlands and two doors, decorated with oval painted scenic panels, the left panel depicting two women with their needlework on the porch of a house, while […]
Lot 94: English Ladies Writing Desk & Rosewood Sewing Box
1st item: English ladies mahogany and satinwood inlaid portable writing desk, underside of lid with registration mark "Rd. 73368", fitted interior with fold-out writing surface and stationary compartments, 2 pull out drawers, porcelain tablet, 3 writing implements, 1 inkwell and a leather journal. Exterior with inlaid vine scrollwork and side drop brass pulls. 8"H x […]
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