World War I Aviator archive of 2nd Lieutenant George Winchester Scales (1892-1979) of the Signal Corp. George was the son of Confederate Naval officer, Dabney Minor Scales. Archive includes a WWI Pilot Aviator uniform made by Kahn Tailoring of Indianapolis, Indiana (The company was a main producer of military uniforms for World Wars I and […]
Lot 176: Confederate CSS Shenandoah Diary and Archive
Important 1865 Confederate CSS Shenandoah ship diary archive of Lieutenant Dabney Scales including 1865 diary journal (85 pages, 104 pages total), an ambrotype and CDV of Lt. Dabney Scales in uniform, a CDV of the Shenandoah, and an author signed book/pamplet titled, “Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers “Shenandoah and “Nashville by Captain William C. […]
January 24, 2015 Auction
This auction included over 2,750 bidders from over 60 different countries and offered all bidding types including live in-person, absentee, phone and Internet. The auction started at 9:00 AM Eastern and was held in the historic Cherokee Mills building, 2240 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. The preview was Friday, January 23 from noon to 6:00 PM or […]
Lot 414: F. S. Heiskell, TN Archive
Archive of Frederick S. Heiskell, Knoxville, TN historical figure. Collection includes approximately 34 letters, signed documents and receipts dated during and after the Civil War including claims for food and livestock taken by Union soldiers, 1874 FS Heiskell signed complaint with Commissioner's Clear Stamp, 1866 Mouse Creek, TN correspondence, Heiskell coresspndence to General Meigs and […]
Lot 309: Corp. Barney Civil War Archive, NY 21st Reg.
Large Civil War archive of letters from Corporal Hiram C. Barney of the New York Cavalry, 21st Regiment, Company H, F. Hiram Barney of Rochester, NY enlisted in September 1863 and was mustered out in Colorado Territory, 1866 (died 1908). Approximately 20 letters, 77 pages, and two envelopes. Includes encounters and accounts with Confederates Morgan […]
Lot 290: 3 John Overton signed documents
Lot of 3 documents signed by John Overton, owner of Traveller's Rest in Nashville, a judge of the Superior Court of Tennessee, advisor to Andrew Jackson, and co-founder of Memphis (along with Jackson and James Winchester). Includes an Oct. 19, 1812 legal document sworn and subscribed before Overton: a response by Robert and Jane Hayes […]
Lot 149: Southern Federal Inlaid Sideboard
Southern Federal inlaid sideboard. Serpentine top board over a conforming case with central long drawer, flanked by two side drawers with false fronts (giving the appearance of four small side drawers). Each drawer features quarter fan corner inlay, joined by crossbanding, and beaded edges, with oval brass pulls and beaded escutcheons. The stiles are inlaid […]
Lot 91: Lexington KY Coin Silver Cup w/ handle
Lexington, Kentucky coin silver cup with octagonal tapered sides, molded rims and double c-scroll handle, marked Garner & Winchester / LEX KY in rectangles on base (Eli C. Garner Sr. and Daniel F. Winchester, working Lexington, KY circa 1842-1862). 4"H overall, 5.99 oz. troy. Provenance: The estate of King E. and Julia R. Stockton, Tulsa, […]
Case’s Jan. 26 Auction Features Over 740 lots including Museum Deaccessions, Estate Collections
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— From paintings that once hung in a museum to a Butch Cassidy “Wanted” poster that once hung in a sheriff’s office, diversity is the theme at the Winter Case Antiques Auction, set for Saturday, January 26 at the company’s gallery in Knoxville. The auction features art and antiques being sold by three Tennessee […]
Lot 106: Virginia Frye-Martin school Bookcase on Bureau
Virginia 18th century bookcase on bureau attributed to the Frye-Martin school of Winchester. Walnut primary, yellow pine secondary. The upper case features a broken arch scroll pediment, carved floral rosettes, applied arch string tympanum molding, and arched stop-fluted quarter columns. The lower bureau features a pull out writing surface above four graduated drawers flanked by […]