8 Ladies Rings and 2 Earring Sets, Gold and Pearls, 10 items. 1st item: Ladies 14K yellow gold leaf style clip on earrings featuring 6 cultured pearls approximately 7.1mm and 2 single cut diamonds approximately 0.06 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-I. The earrings are marked "14K". Gross weight of the earrings is 9.8 grams. 2nd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold clip on style earrings featuring 2 cultured pearls approximately 6.3mm. The earrings are marked "14K". Gross weight of the earrings is 5.6 grams. 3rd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold ring featuring one cultured pearl approximately 6.1mm. The ring is marked "14K" and "Kimber". Ring size 6 1/4. Gross weight of the ring is 3.3 grams. 4th item: Ladies 14K yellow gold ring featuring one cultured pearl approximately 6.15mm, as well as 5 round cut synthetic rubies and 5 CZs. The ring is marked "14K" and "585" and is size 6 1/4. Gross weight of the ring is 1.9 grams. 5th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold ring featuring 4 cultured pearls approximately 4.6mm and one round brilliant diamond approximately 0.02 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-I. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 10. Gross weight of the ring is 3.1 grams. 6th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold ring featuring 2 cultured pearls approximately 5.3mm. and 4 single cut diamonds approximately 0.02 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-J. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 5. Gross weight is 2.4 grams. 7th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold ring featuring 1 cultured pearl approximately 3.9mm and 2 single cut diamonds approximately 0.01 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-I. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 3 1/2. Gross weight of the ring is 1.0 gram. 8th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold bypass ring with one 6.3mm cultured pearl and one 6.3mm coral. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 4 3/4. Gross weight of the ring is 2.3 grams. 9th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold ring featuring 7 cultured pearls approximately 5.5mm and 6 synthetic rubies. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 6 1/2. Gross weight of the ring is 4.1 grams. 10th item: Ladies 10K yellow gold ring with 2 cultured pearls ranging from 5 to 6mm. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 3 3/4. Gross weight of the ring is 1.8 grams. Total gross weight of the lot is 35.2 grams. CONDITION: All items overall good condition.
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1st item: Ladies 14K yellow gold solitaire ring featuring 1 round brilliant diamond approximately 0.43 carats, Clarity-VS2, Color-I. The ring is marked "14K" and is size 7 1/2. Gross weight of the ring is 2.3 grams. 2nd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold bypass ring featuring 1 round brilliant approximately 0.41 carats, Clarity-SI1, Color-K, and 1 mine cut approximately 0.45 carats, Clarity-SI2, Color-I, accented by 6 single cut diamonds approximately 0.12 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-J. The ring is marked "14KP" and is size 7 3/4. Gross weight of the ring is 4.2 grams. 3rd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold band featuring 5 round brilliant diamonds approximately 0.80 carats, Clarity-SI1, Color-I. The ring tests 14K and is size 8. Gross weight of the ring is 5.8 grams. Total diamond weight of the lot is approximately 2.21 carat total weight and gross weight of the lot is 12.5 grams. Provenance: The estate of Janet H. "Judy" Winn, Marion, Kentucky. CONDITION: Overall good condition
Ladies 14K gold and topaz necklace together with a pair of diamond and topaz earrings. 1st item: One ladies 14k yellow gold 3.5mm herringbone chain with a 14k yellow gold heavy modern pear shaped pendant bezel set in the center with one pear shaped Swiss blue topaz measuring approximately 20.0x14.0x8.15mm and weighing approximately 14.18 carats, Color-vslgB4/2, and heat treated. The necklace is marked "14K Italy". Gross weight of the pendant and chain is 28.7 grams. 16" L. 2nd item: One pair ladies 14k yellow gold pierced earrings set in the center with one faceted pear shaped Swiss blue topaz measuring 14.0x9.0x6.4mm and weighing approximately 5.0 carats each, Color-slgB4/2, and heat treated. There are 2 round brilliant diamonds on each earring weighing approximately .03 carats each totaling approximately .12 carats, Clarity-SI1, Color-H. The earrings are marked "JMC" and "14K". Gross weight of the pair is 6.9 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Kathleen Preston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Both items overall in good condition.
Grouping of two (2) pieces of ladies jewelry with black diamonds. 1st item: One ladies 14k white gold 1.25mm twisted diamond cut chain with one 18k white gold square pendant set in the center with one round brilliant black diamond weighing approximately 0.02 carats and two baguette diamonds weighing approximately 0.08 carats accented with 20 invisibly set princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, Clarity-VS2, Color-H and a row of 24 black diamonds paved around the edge of the pendant weighing approximately 0.24 carats (several are chipped). The chain is marked "Italy", "14k", and "VO"; while the pendant is marked "750". Total diamond weight is approximately 1.34 carat total weight. 18" L. Gross weight of the necklace and pendant is 7.0 grams. 2nd item: One ladies 18k white gold domed occasional ring with 4 rows of white diamonds alternating with 3 rows of black diamonds. There are 78 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.78 carats, Clarity-SI2, Color-I and a total of 63 round brilliant black diamonds weighing approximately 0.63 carats. The ring is marked "750". Total diamond weight is approximately 1.41 carat total weight. Ring size 7 1/4. (one diamond is missing.) Gross weight of the ring is 9.2 grams. 16.2 total grams. Provenance: The Estate of Kathleen Preston, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Several of the black diamonds are chipped. 2nd item: One diamond is missing.
Two (2) pairs of 18K and stone fashion earrings. 1st item: Pair of Italian 18K drop style earrings comprised of 18K yellow gold, 36 round brilliant diamonds approximately 0.18 carats, Clarity-SI1, Color-H, 4 pearl dublets approximately 11 mm each, and 2 pear shaped onyx approximately 20.5 x 25mm. Marked 18K along with star hallmark and 1939AL (denoting the city Alessandri) on the Omega style clasp. 2" L. 33.4 grams. 2nd item: Pair of 18K yellow gold earrings comprised of a panther head with black enamel accents, green onyx eyes, and black onyx hoops approximately 22mm. Marked 18K on the Omega style clasp. 1 1/2" L. 26.4 grams. 59.8 total grams. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both overall good condition with light general wear.
Set includes 1 bangle bracelet, 1 brooch, and 1 pair of earrings. 1st item: Ladies 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring 11 natural oval opal cabochons approximately 5 x 4mm each, accented by 2 seed pearls. The bangle is marked "14K" and is 6 3/4" in circumference. Gross weight of the bangle is 13.3 grams. 2nd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold star brooch featuring 1 round brilliant diamond approximately 0.23 carats, Clarity-I1, Color-I, accented by 45 (3 missing) natural opal cabochons approximately 1 to 1.5mm each and 11 seed pearls (1 missing). The brooch tests 14K and is 1 1/4" W. The gross weight of the brooch is 4.2 grams. 3rd item: Pair of 14K white gold dangle earrings featuring 2 natural oval opal cabochons approximately 8 x 6mm each accented by 42 single cut diamonds approximately 0.42 carats, Clarity-SI2, Color-I. The earrings are marked "14K" and are 7/8" H. Gross weight of the earrings is 6.7 grams. Total diamond weight of the lot is approximately 0.65 carat total weight. Gross weight of the lot is 24.1 grams. Provenance: The estate of Janet H. "Judy" Winn, Marion, Kentucky. CONDITION: Brooch is missing 1 pearl and 3 opals.
Two (2) American Sterling Silver Water Pitchers. 1st item: Gorham Plymouth pattern oval footed sterling silver water pitcher, three part script monogram (FJS?), stamped on underside with old lion anchor G marks, 3 3/8 pint, A2788. 10 1/2" H. 2nd item: Wallace sterling silver water pitcher, urn form with helmet spout, marked Wallace Sterling 201. 8 1/2" H. Combined weight: 42.79 oz troy. Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both overall very good condition with a few tiny dents and scratches.
2 Art Deco sterling silver holloware items, including Meriden water pitcher and Schofield dish or bread tray. 1st item: Meriden Sterling silver water pitcher with hollow angled handle, tall tapering foot, and large Art Deco monogram, LRG; marked 4 pts Sterling 844 to underside. 12" H. 2nd item: Schofield hand hammered oval sterling dish or bread tray with serpentine sides and anthemion and laurel leaf chased rim. LRG script monogram to center, in oval cartouche. Marked 581 and Sterling 925/1000 FINE to underside. 2" H x 14" W x 9" D. Combined weight 37.11 oz troy. Both items first half 20th century. Provenance: the estates of Llewellyna and James T. Granbery, Historic Seven Springs Farm, Brentwood, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1/2" dent to handle of pitcher, otherwise all items excellent condition.
4 sterling silver holloware items, including Alvin Art Nouveau bowl, repousse. 1st item: Alvin Sterling silver Art Nouveau bowl with repousse floral rim and plain center. 9" diameter. Circa 1900. 2nd item: Small rectangular sterling silver tray with Rococo style repousse decoration and crimped rim, engraved monogram MTG to center, marks for Samuel Walton Smith, Birmingham, England, 1893. 10" x 7 1/2". 3rd and 4th items: Pair of Reed and Barton sterling silver compotes or tazzas, round with raised circular feet and side handles, 4 1/2" H x 7 1/2" diameter, 10" handle to handle. Early 20th century Combined weight: 33.64 oz troy. Provenance: the estates of Llewellyna and James T. Granbery, Historic Seven Springs Farm, Brentwood, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items very good condition with a couple of tiny scattered dents. Tray is monogrammed.
Four (4) glass and silver items, including American Brilliant Period Glass (ABPG), sterling silver. 1st item: Silver mounted triple scent or perfume bottle, three blown glass sections mounted together in an unmarked, likely Continental silver filigree frame with Neoclassical figures and motifs, each section with prism cut stopper. Overall height - 9" H. 2nd item: Brilliant cut glass dresser or powder jar with strawberry diamond and fan cut motifs to base, sterling collar and lid with anthemion design, monogrammed with Old English style letters. 4 1/2" H x 6" diameter. 3rd item: Small triple-handled cut glass loving cup with beaded rim marked sterling. 3 1/4" H. 4th item: Silver yoyo with repousse covers marked Gorham Sterling Cover 30 Steel Body. 2 1/4" diameter. All items circa 1900-1940. CONDITION: All items overall good condition. A couple of tiny chips and some internal discoloration to bottom of perfume bottles. Some small dents to lid of powder jar. Some discoloration to string on yoyo.
Five (5) Lalique (French, founded 1888) art glass items. 1st item: "Bagatelle" vase, clear rim and foot with frosted molded bird and foliage decoration to body. Signed "Lalique France" to the base. 6 3/4" H. 2nd item: Figurine of two parakeets. Signed "Lalique France" to the base. 7 1/2" H. 3rd-5th item: Three (3) frosted glass nude figurines, all in various positions with heads and knees bent. All signed "Lalique France" to the bases. Largest 2 1/2" H. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Vase: Excellent condition, no damage. Parakeets: Excellent condition. Figures: One has miniscule chip or as-made imperfection on bottom. Others excellent condition, no damage.
Four (4) Lalique (French, founded 1888) frosted art glass items, including three (3) female nude figures and one (1) pintray or ashtray. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) female nude figures, including "Danseuse" figure, with sticker to base. Remaining two (2) figures are of one posed with a satyr and another posed with a swan. 4th item: Pintray or ashtray with a frosted nymph figure decorating an arch shaped plaque mounted on a round dish. All items with "Lalique France" etched to bases or base edges. Ranging in size from 4 1/2" H x 2 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D to 9" H x 4 1/2" W x 3" D. All items late 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: All items overall good condition.
Two (2) Art Glass vases, including Orient & Flume. 1st item: Orient & Flume gourd form art glass vase with pulled feather design in colors of blue, green, purple, and yellow. Signed "Orient & Flume" and numbered 0379X70F719DB on the base. 8 1/4" H. 2nd item: Phoenix Galleries art glass vase, urn form in colors of purple, blue, and gold with iridescent rim. Paper gallery label to the base. 8 1/2" H. Both items 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both pieces overall very good condition.
Four (4) pieces crystal including Richard Rigot for Baccarat and Saint Louis. 1st item: Baccarat colorless glass Obelisk, marked "Baccarat France" on underside. 14 3/4" H. 2nd item: Richard Rigot for Baccarat triangular face sculpture, signed "Baccarat R. Rigot" to lower edge and marked "Baccarat France" on underside. 10 1/2" H. 3rd item: St. Louis Crystal pear shaped vase with inverted sides. Marked "St. Louis Cristal France" to underside. 8" H. 4th item: Hoya colorless glass rectangular vase with frosted iris decoration to sides. Crystal Hoya Made in Japan label to lower edge, original sale sticker to underside. 8 3/4" H. All items mid to late 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Rigot sculpture has faint 2" scratch to rear side, otherwise all items excellent condition, no damage. St. Louis vase has some residue from previous contents to interior.
Two (2) Tommie Rush (American, born 1954) art glass vases. 1st item: Vase having an opaque clear body transitioning to garnet at the lip, applied green floral stems, botanical elements, and purple iris flowers, narrow oval opening, blue base. Signed "T Rush" to underside of base. 16" H. Top opening - 6 1/2" H x 2 1/2" W. Base - 4" H x 2 1/2" W. 2nd item: Matte aqua blue vase having a tapered, oval opening with applied gold glass stem and leaves, gold glass base. Signed "T Rush" to underside of base. 10 1/4" H. 4 1/2" across base. Both items 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both items in overall very good condition. 2nd item: Minor abrasions to bottom of base.
Three (3) American art glass items, including Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush. 1st-2nd item: Two (2) Richard Jolley (American, born 1952) art glass items including a "Sea Foam" frosted clear glass bowl and a paperweight titled "Amethyst Cat". Both pieces signed and titled on the base. Bowl - 2 1/2" H x 7 7/8" diameter. Paperweight - 1" H x 4 3/4" dia. 3rd item: Tommie Rush (American, born 1954) art glass, royal blue conical tree shaped form, square base, with spiral glass rope element to the exterior. Etched signature on bottom "T. Rush." 4 1/2" H. Base - 2" square. All items 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. CONDITION: All items overall very good condition.
Two (2) Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) surrealist oil paintings. 1st item: Oil on panel painting titled "Dream Ship" depicting a man and two figures on a shoreline with a sailboat in the distance. Signed lower right and titled on label en verso. Float mounted on a black silk matte in ebonized wood frame with silver metal liner. Panel - 5" H x 7" W. Framed - 12" H x 15" W. 2nd item: Painting of a man with blackened eyes in a hood, holding a staff. Signed and dated "R. Watson 74" lower right. Housed in a carved giltwood frame with linen liner. Sight - 15 3/8" H x 11 3/8" W. Framed - 23 7/8" H x 19 7/8" W. Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Excellent condition. 2nd item: Stretcher lines visible from front of canvas with small puncture to upper right quadrant along the visible stretcher line. 5 areas of impact crackle ranging from 1 1/4" D to 3/4" D. Light scuffs to right side of painting.
Two (2) abstract oil paintings, including Phillip Jones. 1st item: Phillip Jones (English, 1993-2008) oil on paper abstract painting titled "The Belvedere" in shades of blue-grey, green, and beige. Titled and signed lower right, dated "1987". Label en verso for Louise Hallett Gallery, London. Housed under glass with ivory mat and lightly whitewashed molded wood frame. Sight - 16" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed - 24" H x 19 1/2" W. 2nd item: Abstract oil on board painting titled "On a Western Shore" in shades of blue, gold, green, and red. Signed "DM" lower right. Titled en verso. Housed under glass with ivory mat and same lightly whitewashed molded wood frame as item #1. Sight - 10" H x 12 1/2" W. Framed - 19 1/2" H x 24" W. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Some light wrinkling to paper; couple spots of light grime to mat lower left. 2nd item: Excellent condition.
Two (2) Pelikan, Germany M800 fountain pens, including Concerto limited edition and Souveran Green Stripe, both with two tone 18 carat gold nibs with rhodium decoration, screw-on caps. 1st item: Concerto navy blue resin and gold tone fountain pen, numbered "76/4000" to top of cap, vermeil barrel band depicting the opening notes Beethoven's "Ode To Joy" from his Ninth Symphony, stamped "925" with additional hallmarks, gold sticker reading "18C M" bottom of barrel. 2nd item: Black resin and gold tone Souveran M800 fountain pen, green celluloid acetate stripes to barrel. Both pens with "PELIKAN - GERMANY" stamped to center bands, pelican logos to top of screw-on caps, nibs stamped "18C-750 F", bill shaped clips. Closed - 5 5/8" L. Opened - 6 1/2" L. Second half 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Both pens have been inked, need to be cleaned. 1st item: Overall very good condition. Ink tank and filler appear to be clean. Tarnish to inlay. 2nd item: Gently used condition.
Two (2) Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) signed etchings: Symphony in Blue and Miroir de Venise. 1st item: "Symphony in Blue," 1936, etching and aquatint with handcoloring, pencil signed 'Louis Icart'' lower right, artist's blindstamp lower left and publication line upper left. Sight - 23 1/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed - 30" H x 26" W. Ref. Holland, Catania & Isen, 461. 2nd item: "Miroir de Venise," 1937, etching and aquatint with hand coloring, pencil signed "Louis Icart" lower right, artist's blindstamp lower left and publication line upper left. Sight: 23" H x 19" W. Framed - 30" H x 26" W. Provenance: the estate of Victor T. Patterson, Franklin, TN. Note: born in Georgia and educated at the Parsons School of Design, Victor Patterson served as a cultural representative to Russia with Dwight D. Eisenhower's "People to People" program (prior to its privatization) before moving to the Nashville, Tennessee area to pursue a career in interior design. He was associated with Bradford's for many years before starting his own business. He decorated the Tennessee Governor's Mansion and the home of several country music stars in the 1970s, and filled his home on Franklin's historic Fourth Avenue with art and antiques from his frequent travels. CONDITION: Not examined out of frames. Both appear to be in very good condition with minor toning. Some grime to mats and tape residue to glass. Frames in very good condition.
Two (2) Limited Edition Louis Cartier fountain pens, including 150th Anniversary and Dandy Ebonite Vert, both with two tone 18 karat gold nibs with rhodium inlay, screw-on caps. 1st item: 150th Anniversary platinum plated fountain pen, numbered "1284/1847" to interior center band, vertical pinstripe pattern to cap, barrel, and grip, black lacquer accents to barrel band. 2nd item: Dandy Ebonite Vert and gold plated fountain pen, numbered "803/1847" to interior center band, light green with wood grain striated ebonite to screw-on cap and barrel, black lacquer accents on the barrel band, gold plated vertical pinstripe pattern grip. "Ste C (diamond) L TF" and "PLAQUE OR G" to interior center band, gold sticker reading "M" to grip. Both with "Louis Cartier" stamped to center band, "MADE IN FRANCE" to interior center band, Cartier logo with "18K 750" to nib, clips with Cartier logo, and onyx cabochon stone to end caps. Closed - 5 3/4" L. Opened - 6 3/4" L. Late 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good, gently used condition with surface scratches. Nibs have been inked. Need to be cleaned. 2nd item: Possible surface stains, largest 2 1/2".
Two (2) contemporary art items, including Neil Folberg gelatin silver print, Gregory Colbert exhibit catalog. 1st item: Neil Folberg (Israel, b. 1950), "Scorpius - Milky Way Rising," 1997, from his suite "Celestial Nights," gelatin silver print, signed lower right and numbered "8/49". Matted and framed under glass. Image - 8 1/2" square. Sight - 10" square. Framed - 20" H x 16" W. 2nd item: Gregory Colbert, "Ashes and Snow," photo-lithographic catalog from the March 5-June 6, 2005 exhibit Nomadic Museum at Pier 54, New York City. Intentionally distressed handmade paper wraps with waxed cord ties. 7" H x 10" W. Both items late 20th/early 21st century. Provenance: the estate of Raeanne Rubenstein, Nashville, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communication, Ms. Rubenstein was a professional photographer specializing in images of celebrities ranging from John Lennon, Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol to Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Her work appeared in Rolling Stone, Life, People, and most recently the Ken Burns documentary, Country Music. CONDITION: Both items in overall excellent condition.
Two (2) photographs by Shelby Lee Adams and Charles "Teenie" Harris. 1st item: Shelby Lee Adams (American, b. 1950) silver gelatin print, "Harlan and Cathy with Water Pump," titled lower left margin, numbered "2/25" and signed lower right margin. Matted and framed under glass in a narrow black frame. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 18 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Note: Shelby Lee Adams is an American environmental portrait photographer and artist best known for his images of the people of Appalachia. His work has been published in three monographs: Appalachian Portraits (1993), Appalachian Legacy (1998), and Appalachian Lives (2003) and is the subject of a documentary "The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams's Appalachia." 2nd item: Charles "Teenie" Harris (American, 1908-1998), "Iola Green dressed as "Aunt Jemima" Making Pancakes in Donahoe's Food Store, Downtown, 1952," gelatin silver print, matted and framed under glass in a narrow black frame. Sight - 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed - 23" H x 27" W. Note: A note on back states this photograph was purchased in Pittsburgh in 1998 by Anne Brown, owner of The Arts Company in Nashville. Note: Charles "Teenie" Harris is known for his photographs of Pittsburgh's African American community taken from about 1935 through 1975. Provenance: the estate of Raeanne Rubenstein, Nashville, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communication, Ms. Rubenstein was a professional photographer specializing in images of celebrities ranging from John Lennon, Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol to Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Her work appeared in Rolling Stone, Life, People, and most recently the Ken Burns documentary, Country Music. CONDITION: Both items excellent condition, not examined out of frame.
Two (2) framed metal plaques by Greg Ridley (American/Tennessee, 1925-2004). 1st item: Tin plaque with repousse decoration of a woman wearing a headband with a single jewel. Signed "R '97" lower right. Float mounted atop a black linen mat in an ebonized and silvered frame. Plaque - 5 1/2" H x 5" W. Framed - 11 5/8" H x 11" W. 2nd item: Small repousse copper plaque depicting a eagle, shield, and a peace sign. Signed "Ridley" lower right. Housed in a narrow metal frame. Sight - 2 3/4" H x 3 7/8" W. Framed - 3 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W. Provenance: Collection of Howard and Annemarie Harrod, Nashville, TN. Howard Harrod was a former neighbor to Greg Ridley. CONDITION: Both items are in excellent condition.
Two (2) Parker fountain pens, both with two-tone 18 carat gold nibs with rhodium finish, screw-on caps, and arrow shaped clips. Nibs engraved with maker's name and "18K 750". 1st item: Limited Edition Douglas MacArthur Anniversary pen with orange resin and gold trim. World War II commemorative plaque at top of cap, and "Douglas MacArthur" engraved beside clip. Numbered 0650/1945 near top of cap. Maker's name, logo, and "Made in UK" on bottom of barrel. 2nd item: Duofold model pen with cobalt blue marbled resin and gold trim. Maker's name, logo, "Made in UK", and "I I Y" etched on bottom of the barrel. Both pens: Closed - 5 3/8" L. Opened - 5 1/8" L. 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Both pens inked. Need to be cleaned. 1st item: Potentially leaking. 2nd item: Plaque to top of cap missing.
"The Execution of Private Slovik," book and cover art illustration, 2 items total. 1st item: Oil on board cover art illustration painting for the book "The Execution of Private Slovik" by William Bradford Huie, published by Dell Publishing Company, New York, 1954. Painting depicts Private Slovik in a winter landscape setting, bound to an execution post with a hood covering his head foreground and a military squad with raised guns pointing toward the private. Pencil inscription lower right reads, "A7445 - Dell - The Execution of Private Slovik". Unframed. Image - 30 3/4" H x 17 1/4" W. Board - 33" H x 24" W. Mid 20th century. 2nd item: Paperback book titled "The Execution of Private Slovik" by William Bradford Huie, published by Dell Publishing Company, New York, 2nd printing published in 1970. Cover features the painting being sold in this lot. 7" H x 4 1/4" W. Third quarter 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Staining center left margin. Losses to board center right margin. Rubbing and slight losses to the board corners. Unframed. 2nd item: Overall good condition, light wear noted to corners and spine, some normal creasing.
Two (2) pieces early 20th century illustration art, including paintings by M. Leone Bracker and Worth Brehm. 1st item: M. Leone Bracker (American, 1885-1937) charcoal on board framed and matted illustration titled "The Black Cap" depicting a shadowy scene of a man grasping the arm of a startled young woman in front of a brick wall. Signed and dated "M. Leone Bracker 1919-" lower left. Dated "January 1920" in pencil en verso. Housed in a molded gilt wood frame. Sight - 27 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed - 35 1/4" H x 43 1/2" W. 2nd item: Worth Brehm (Indiana, 1883-1928) charcoal and graphite on paper illustration titled "The Struggle," depicting an early 20th century interior scene in which a young boy in a newsboy cap restrains a brunette girl while another boy looks at money in his hand, fore and middle ground, a map of Indiana and a handwritten sign reading "OFFICE OF ATWATER AND ROOTER" on the wall in the background. Signed "Worth Brehm" lower left. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame with off white linen mat with giltwood liner. Sight - 17 1/4" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed - 25 1/4" H x 32 3/4" W. Both items early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. Minute foxing and toning. Minor staining to top left corner, partially obscured by matting, roughly 1 1/2" L x 3/4" W. Two repaired tears with slight discoloration in lower left quadrant along left edge, largest 6" L and partially obscured by matting. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Few errant white marks, largest 1/8" to surface of sheet. Not examined outside of frame.
Three (3) book or magazine illustration art paintings, by artists including Arthur Sarnoff, Will Grefe. 1st item: Arthur Saron Sarnoff (New York, 1912-2000) pastel on board illustration depicting an apprehensive young blonde woman wearing a pink nightgown and a prominent gold wedding band, in bed with a brown haired man in yellow and white striped pajamas. Signed "Arthur Sarnoff" twice, lower right. American Artists Company, New York, NY ink stamp with additional handwritten inscriptions en verso. Unframed. 20" H x 26 3/8" W. 2nd item: Will Grefe (New York/Iowa/Florida, 1875-1957) watercolor and gouache on board story illustration titled "Consolation" depicting a seated man and a woman standing before a doorway in early 20th century dress conversing in a living room setting. Signed "Will Grefe" lower right. Pencil inscriptions en verso. Unframed. 27" H x 18 1/4" W. 3rd item: Watercolor and gouache on board story illustration titled "The Love Thief" for "Champagne" magazine, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 12-13, 1964. Depicts a young nude brunette woman peacefully sleeping in a bed in a castle-like setting, while a shirtless, frenzied man is being restrained with a lasso held by a balding elderly man, while a third man in a suit enters the room. Titled, in pencil lower center, numbered and dated "2/3 1964 85", in pencil and red crayon, lower right. Typed information label with Bill Starr artist or writer attribution en verso. Unframed. Image - 11 1/2" H x 13 5/8" W. Board - 15 3/4" H x 22 1/8" W. All items early/mid 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with surface scuffs, 5/8" x 3/8" area of peeling, lower right corner. 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning, foxing spots, largest 1/8", area of loss, flaking, largest 3/4" x 1/4", edges of board. 3rd item: Overall good condition with surface scuffs, largest 8" (slightly affecting image). Corners slightly bumped.
Two (2) Donald "Rusty" Rust (American, b. 1932) oil on canvas paintings, original pin up illustration art. 1st item: Painting titled "Burning the Dog" depicting a young blonde woman in a light green sweater roasting a hot dog over an open flame in an interior setting, while a pug dog looks on in alarm. Signed "Rusty" lower left. Unframed. 30" H x 24 1/8" W. 2nd item: Painting titled "Juliette" depicting a young brunette woman dressed in black lingerie with a pink robe, reclining in a green satin chair against a green background. Signed and dated "Rust (copyright) 2007" lower right. Titled, en verso of canvas. Unframed. 24" H x 20 1/4" W. All items late 20th/early 21st century. CONDITION: Both items in overall very good condition. 1st item: Vertical area of rubbing along right side of canvas above stretcher.
Three (3) pieces of illustration art, used for covers of Romance books, by artists including Ron Lesser, Uldis Klavins, and Edward Tadiello. 1st item: Ron Lesser (New York, 20th century) oil on board cover art illustration for "The Other Side", published by Harlequin Books, 1986. Depicts a young woman with dark blonde hair in a room with dark floral wallpaper, gazing into a mirror reflecting an image of herself in a white satin nightgown, with a man in black clothes and dark brown hair. Signed "Lesser" lower right. Typed paper label en verso. Unframed. 15" H x 10 1/8" W. 2nd item: Uldis Klavins (American, 20th Century) gouache on board cover art illustration depicting a brunette woman in a yellow satin nightgown seated at a vanity, a middle aged man with greying brown hair standing behind her with his hand in her hair, the mirror showing the reflection of the same woman in a red dress and upswept hair. Signed "Uldis Klavins (copyright)" lower right. "X1987/20" in pencil en verso. Unframed. Image - 24" H x 17 3/4" W. Board - 25 3/8" H x 20 1/8" W. 3rd item: Edward Tadiello (New York/New Jersey, b. 1950) acrylic on board cover art illustration for the book "Passion's Bold Caress" by Pamela Caldwell, published by Zebra, 1991. Depicts a blonde knight, partially clad in chain male, embracing a young woman with strawberry blonde hair in a pink medieval gown in an outdoor setting with lake, hills, wild horses, and castle. Signed "Ed Tadiello" right center. Includes a copy of the front cover of the book. Unframed. Board - 20 1/8" H x 13 1/8" W. Book cover - 7" H x 5 1/4" W. All items late 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition with minor losses, largest 1/2", to edges of board. 2nd-3rd items: Overall very good condition.
Grouping of two (2) 20th century pulp fiction illustrations, including G. W. Peters, Alva Rogers, and one (1) science fiction painting by Debbie Hughes, 3 items total. 1st item: G. W. Peters (American, 1855-1955) watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on board nighttime city scene titled "Witch on a Trolley Car," depicting a witch and a black cat riding an early 20th century cable car rod as she would a broom, while passengers riding in the car below seem unaware of her presence. Signed "G.W. Peters" lower right. Unframed. 18 1/4" H x 23 3/8" W. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Alva Rogers (American, b. 1923) pen and ink on board drawing, depicting several people running away from a large, grotesque monster in Cyclopean masonry stone ruins, possibly a scene from The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft, originally published in 1926. Signed "Alva Rogers" lower left. Pink sticker reading "Science Fiction" en verso. Unframed. 15 1/2" H x 12 5/8" W. Mid 20th century. 3rd item: Debbie Hughes (American, b. 1958) acrylic on board painting titled "Solid State II: The Cobra's Tomb", 1989. Depicts an exotic woman standing against a red background of faces. Signed and dated bottom right. Housed under glass in metal frame. Sight - 29 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. Framed - 34 1/4" H x 23 1/4" W. Late 20th century. Note: Hughes began illustrating in the early 1980s, creating published works for magazines and book covers, collectible game cards, and digital games. She has worked with book publishers and magazines including Easton Press, Baen Books, and Science Fiction Age magazine, and completed digital work for companies such as Cyberflix and The Learning Company. Her work typically consists of science fiction and fantasy related subject matter, rendered in acrylic or oil with occasional use of an air brush. Hughes was recently inducted into National Association of Women Artists and is featured in the book Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with areas of loss, largest 2 1/4", edges of board. 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning. Pinprick holes, areas of loss, largest 7/8", edges of board. 3rd item: Overall good condition. Minor scuffs to mat and glass.
Three (3) Designer fountain or rollerball pens, including Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 149, Cartier, and Omas 360. 1st item: Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 149 fountain pen, two tone 14 carat gold nib, precious black resin barrel and screw-on cap with gold plated trim and clip. Stamped "- MONTBLANC - MEISTERSTUCK No 149" to enter band, "4810" with Montblanc logo and "14C MONTBLANC 583" to nib, white star logo to top of cap. Closed - 6" L. Opened - 6 5/8" L. 2nd item: Cartier rollerball pen, gold plated vertical pinstripe pattern to twist action cap and barrel, clip with Cartier logo, center band, and tip. Stamped "Ste C (diamond) L TF" "Cartier Paris" to center band, stamped "003939", "MADE IN FRANCE", and "PLAQUE OR G" below center band. 5 5/8" L. 3rd item: Omas, Italy 360 triangular rollerball pen, black resin barrel and snap-on cap with gold plated Greek Key or fretwork trim to center band and grip, gold tone tip, clip, and accent bands. Stamped "OMAS ITALY" to cap. Closed - 6 3/8" L. Opened - 7 3/4 L. Late 20th/early 21st century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: All items in gently used condition. Pens have been inked. Surface scratches, areas of tarnish.
Thirty-eight (38) Garth Montgomery Williams (Colorado, 1912-1996) works on paper including cover art for "The New Yorker" magazine, 1945, and thirty-seven (37) sketches of England, France, and Italy. 1st item: Watercolor on paper cover art for "The New Yorker" magazine, 1945, depicting a man in a military uniform and a young woman embracing in a New York City alcove with four children, three boys and a girl, spying on them. Signed "Garth Williams" top right. Signed and dated "1945" en verso. Additionally signed with artist's New York address and pencil numeral en verso of board. Top and top right edges of sheet pasted to board. Sheet - 16 1/8" H x 12" W. Board - 20" H x 16" W. 2nd-38th items: Thirty-seven (37) pen and ink, pencil, or watercolor on paper sketches of England, France, and Italy, including eighteen (18) sketches depicting English landscapes, including Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, the ruins of Richborough Castle, in Richborough near Sandwich, Kent, and more. All signed "Garth Williams", "Garth", or "GW", seventeen (17) with titles, and eleven (11) dated circa 1932-39. Two (2) with The American British Art Center, Inc. New York labels en verso. Eleven (11) mounted to mats; sixteen (16) sketches depicting French scenes and landscapes, including the city of Paris, Marseilles, Noyes, La Chapelle, and Boise De Boulogne, and more. All signed "Garth Williams", "Garth", or "GW", all with titles, ten (10) dated circa 1934-38. Four (4) with The American British Art Center, Inc. New York labels en verso. Thirteen (13) mounted to mats; and three (3) sketches of Italian city scenes, including a Tivoli bus, La Scala, Naples, Intermission, and the Neapolitan Square. All signed "Garth Williams" or "Garth", all with titles, and two (2) dated circa 1936-1938. All mounted to mats. Sketches ranging in size from 6 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W to 14 3/8" H x 15 5/8" W. All items 2nd quarter 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall very good condition. Paste stains to edges of sheet en verso. Board with wear to be expected from age. 2nd-38th items: Overall good condition with some thumb soiling, scuffs, tears, largest 1".
Garth Montgomery Williams (Colorado, 1912-1996) archive of forty-two (42) pen and ink or pencil on paper drawings related to his illustrations for George Selden's children's books THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE published by Ariel Books, 1960; TUCKER'S COUNTRYSIDE and HARRY CAT'S PET PUPPY, published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1969 and 1974; and CHESTER CRICKET'S NEW HOME, published by J. M. Dent and Sons, Ltd., 1983. 1st item: Pen and ink on stock paper illustration titled "Max Lifted a Paw and Cuffed Miss Catherine," included in the children's book HARRY CAT'S PET PUPPY, p. 128, depicting Max, smacking Miss Catherine on the side of the head in close proximity to Huppy, Harry Cat, a pigeon, and Tucker Mouse in a street setting. Unsigned. Pencil and ink notations, lower right. Ink stamp for Farrar Straus and Giroux, Inc., Production Department, New York, NY with pencil numeral, en verso. 13 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W. 2nd item: Pen and ink on stock paper preliminary illustration for TUCKER'S COUNTRYSIDE, depicting Tucker Mouse outside in the rain before a grasshopper on a patch of grass, fore and middle ground, a stump in the background. Signed "Garth Williams" lower left. Pencil numeral en verso. 13 7/8" H x 11 1/8" W. 3rd item: Pen and ink on stock preliminary illustration for CHESTER CRICKET'S NEW HOME, Chapter 5, p. 54, in which Walter Water Snake "...discovered a hunk of floating wood...and slithered on top of it...And promptly capsized". Signed "Garth Williams", with addition ink and pencil inscriptions, lower center under image and top left above image. Pencil and ink numerals en verso. Piece of transfer paper taped en verso and folded over image with additional pencil notations. 14 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W. 4th-42nd items: Thirty-nine (39) pencil on paper preliminary drawings and rough sketches for illustrations from THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE, depicting Tucker Mouse, Harry Cat, Chester the cricket, and other characters from the book. All signed "GW", twenty (20) with page numbers or other pencil notations. Pencil numerals, en verso. Ranging in size from 10 7/8" H x 8 1/2" W to 13 1/8" H x 8 7/8" W. Mid/third quarter 20th century. CONDITION: 1st-2nd items: Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Overall good condition with light toning. 3 1/2" area of tears top right of transfer paper. 4th-42nd items: Largest drawing with horizontal crease, all other items with minor thumb soiling, stains, largest 1/2".
1st & 2nd items: Two (2) Henry (Harry) Ziegler (New York, 1889-1968) etchings, both portraits of the American artist Joseph Pennell, one with a pencil inscription reading top margin "Presented to F. J. Dearden from Henry Zigler and lower margin "A very interesting portrait of a very interesting - but maddening person. Joseph Pennell" and pencil signed by the artist. The other with a pencil inscription reading, "F J Dearden, imp._ from _ Henry Ziegler". 1st etching housed in a gilt wood frame with linen mat. 2nd etching housed in a simple wood frame. Image - 6 7/8" H x 5" W. Sight - 7 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W and 9 1/4" H x 7 1/4" W. 3rd item: Ink and watercolor titled "White Man Wins" depicting a circle of Native American males and cowboys playing cards. Signed and dated 1930 lower margin together with the inscription "To my friend F. J. Dearden. Kind regards, from the artist, 1931". Housed in a gilt and painted wood frame. Sight - 11 1/8" H x 14 1/4" W. Framed - 17 1/4" H x 20 1/2" W. All with a letter from the artist to F.J. Dearden regarding the drawing in this lot. Artist's Biography: Henry (Harry) Ziegler studied art with W.R. Leigh and Joseph Pennell. He is known for his western subject illustrations and paintings, and was the illustrator of Cowboy Stuff, an edition of 50 etchings. (Source: Askart). Provenance: The estate of Joan Dearden, Johnson City, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: overall good condition. Light toning to paper. 2nd item: Toning to paper, abrasions to the frame. 3rd item: Some light toning to paper. Scattered abrasions to the frame.
Bronze box, 2 sterling silver porringers, and 3 sterling silver tags or labels for brandy, sherry and whisky, 6 items total. 1st item: Bronze jewelry or trinket box, manner of Erhard & Sohne, Germany, having relief decorated scenes on the hinged lid of children playing beside a river and figures harvesting wheat and grapes on the sides. Stamped KW to underside. 3" H x 8" W x 6" D. Continental, late 19th century. 2nd item: Antique sterling silver porringer or child's bowl with ornate pierced and scrolled handle, marked on underside with mark attributed to Benedict Silver Co., engraved on side "George Lovett Hall, Aug. 30, 1892". 5 1/4" diameter. 3rd item: Lunt sterling silver porringer with pierced handle. 4" diameter. 4th-6th items: 3 sterling liquor label tags, 1 for Brandy with American sterling mark, 2 1/4" L, early to mid 20th c., and 2 for Sherry and Whisky marked H. Bros., Birmingham, 1973-74, both 4" L. Combined weight, sterling: 9.83 oz troy. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: All items overall very good condition. Silver porringers have a couple of small, minor scattered dents. Box exterior shows age related oxidation and light wear, and its velvet lining has wear, grime, and is coming loose from the sides.
Pair of Jerry McKellar (Washington, b. 1944) bronze bear sculptures. 1st item: Patinated bronze sculpture depicting a sleeping bear titled "Snooz'n Bruin". Titled, signed and numbered 11/35 on back of one paw. 4 1/2" H x 15" L x 9 1/2" W. 2nd item: Patinated bronze sculpture depicting a partially seated bear titled "Bearly Aware". Signed and numbered 22/4 on the upper rear leg. 7 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W. CONDITION: Both sculptures overall very good condition.
Joseph F. Quillan (American/California, 20th century) bronze sculpture and champagne bucket. 1st item: "Footsteps Falling Softly," painted and enameled bronze sculpture (in two pieces) depicting baby sea turtles emerging from eggs and walking along a beach. Signed and numbered "32/100". 3" H x 12" L x 6" D. 2nd item: "Mystical Spirits," patinated wave-textured bronze vase or champagne bucket with handles in the form of polished bronze sea turtles. Signed and dated "'99" and numbered "175/500". 7 1/2" H x 6" diameter. Both items late 20th century. CONDITION: Both items excellent condition.
Two (2) Robert Deurloo (American, b. 1946) bronze sculptures of wildlife. 1st item: Sculpture of a bison titled "King Thunder" with engraved signature and numbered 468/1000 along edge of base. 2nd item: Sculpture of a snail, titled "Harvey" with engraved signature and numbered 19/750 along back edge of tail. Both with felt layers to bases. Ranging in size from 3 1/2" H x 6" W x 2 3/4" D to 6 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W x 3 1/2" D. American, late 20th or early 21st century. CONDITION: Both items overall good condition.
Four (4) Gary Lee Price (Utah, b. 1955) bronze sculptures of children. 1st item: "Bugs and Bulbs," depicting a young boy in overalls, holding a garden watering can. Signed and dated "2000" and numbered "No. 11" on base. 20 1/4" H x 9" W x 10" D. 2nd item: "Harvest Joy," depicting a young boy and girl holding a basket. Signed and dated "02" with "No. 2" and an impressed stamp of K in in circle. 6 1/2" H x 7" W x 3" D. 3rd and 4th items: Two (2) "Story Time," sculptures of a young girl and boy, each reading a book. Both signed and numbered (45 and 49, respectively) with impressed stamp of K in circle. Ranging in size from 3 5/8" H x 2 3/8" W x 3" D to 4" H x 2 1/4" W x 4 3/4" D. All items early 21st century. Provenance: a Nashville, TN estate, purchased circa 2004. Photographs of "Bugs and Bulbs" being used for a fundraiser in the late owner's home, along with original sale brochure for the other sculptures, is available to the winning bidder. Biography: Gary Lee Price attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, where he studied with Alvin Gittins. He was elected a member of the National Sculpture Society 1991 and in 2002 he received the Governor's Mansion Artist Award for visual art from Utah Governor Michael Leavitt. His sculptures, usually of children, can be found at the Hong Kong Central Library; the American Community Schools in Surrey, England; the Springville Museum of Art; Rich De Voss Women's and Children's Hospital of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Birmingham Botanical Gardens; Scottish Rite Children's Hospital of Dallas, Texas; Bluegrass Airport of Lexington, Kentucky; and the Indianapolis Children's Museum. CONDITION: 2nd item (Harvest Joy) has a few scattered spots of oxidation, otherwise all items in excellent condition.
Two (2) Paul Surber (American, b. 1942) gouache paintings on paper or cardstock depicting Native American encampments among landscapes. 1st item: Titled "Along the Yellowstone," depicts a Native American encampment settled along a snowy river bank, with a forest and snow covered peaks in the background. Signed lower left. Matted and housed under glass in wood frame. Sight - 7 1/2" H x 13 5/8" W. Frame - 17 1/8" H x 23 1/4" W. 2nd item: Titled "Blackfeet Camp" depicts an encampment on a flat, open plain. Signed lower right. Matted and housed under glass in wood frame. Sight - 6" H x 8 3/4" W. Frame - 17 1/2" H x 20 1/4" W. Late 20th to early 21st century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. 1st item: Minor errant paint fleck (less than 1/8" dia) in upper left quadrant, in sky just above mountains. 2nd item: Minor errant paint fleck (less than 1/8" dia) in upper left quadrant, on cloud.
Two (2) Pablo Milan (American, 1961-2017) oil on canvas paintings of Native American dancers. 1st item: Painting depicting four tribal dancers in colorful dress, dancing in a blur against an orange background. Signed "Pablo Antonio Milan" lower right. Unframed, canvas is secured to stretcher. 8" H x 10" W. 2nd item: Painting depicting three figures in black, orange, blue, and white tribal dress, against a grey background. Signed "Pablo Antonio Milan" lower right. Unframed, canvas is secured to stretcher. 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both in excellent condition.
Grouping of three (3) Native American Cherokee baskets. 1st item: One (1) rivercane wastebasket form with alternating butternut and walnut dyed weavers. Early to mid 20th century. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) split oak baskets with alternating dyed weavers. One wastebasket form, and one rectangular carrying form with handle. 20th century. All baskets range in size from 14 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W x 10 1/2" D to 11 1/4" H x 11 1/4" dia. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Light grime and scattered minor breakage or losses to weavers, particularly around rim and neck. Longest 2" L. 2nd-3rd item: Brown stain to interior of rectangular form basket (2 1/4" x 1 1/4") with minor accretion, as well as an area of slight discoloration on one side near base (5 1/2" x 1 1/2").
Four (4) Mata Ortiz/Casa Grande, Mexico and Native American Acoma pottery items. 1st item: Hilario Quezada (Mata Ortiz, Mexico, 20th century) blackware pottery olla, with a band of stylized diamonds below rim. Signed "Hilario Quezada" underside of base. 5 3/4" H x 9 1/2" dia. 2nd item: Acoma pottery olla with stylized white, black, and red polychrome decorations and feathers to rim and base. Signed "Chino" (possibly for the Chino family, the descendants of Marie Zieu Chino) underside of base. 8 1/4" H x 11" dia. Note: Purchased by the consignor from the Kokopelli Gallery, Sausalito, CA in 1999. 3rd item: Mata Ortiz, Mexico pottery jar, globular form body with polychrome black, tan, and red cross hatched geometric designs and stylized birds to rim. Signed "Blancha Ponce" underside of base. 5 3/4" H x 7 1/2" dia. 4th item: Mata Ortiz, Mexico pottery jar, globular form body with red, green, black, and tan polychrome geometric designs and a flared rim. Illegible signed underside of base. 5 1/2" H x 5 1/2" dia. Includes a brochure from the Galeria de Ollas, San Diego, CA gallery. All items mid/late 20th century. CONDITION: All items overall good condition with minor surface abrasions.
Three (3) oil on tin painted retablos. 1st item: Spanish Colonial School retablo painting titled "Our Lady of Juan de Los Lagos" depicting a santos figure of the Virgin Mary flanked by candlestick and drapery. Red stained wood frame with gilt rabbet edge and label verso for The Gallery at Shoal Creek framing, Austin, TX. Sight - 13 1/2" H x 10" W. Framed - 18 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. Likely Mexican, late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) mid 20th century folk art ex-voto retablos, including one (1) construction accident miracle and one (1) healing miracle. Both with translations of Spanish inscriptions en verso. Both secured to wooden backing with pins and float mounted in black painted wooden frames. Paintings ranging in size from 15 1/4" H x 11" W to 14 1/4" H x 20 1/8" W. Frames ranging in size from 17" H x 13 1/8" W to 17 1/8" H x 23 1/8" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Some small areas of wear to hair area, surrounding face; scattered miniscule flakes and a few inclusion spots. Some light minor creasing to tin. Light wear to frame. 2nd-3rd items: Both with general wear and surface stains. Areas of loss, largest 1/8", to paint. Both shifting in the frames.
Two (2) Religious icons, including Ex-Voto Mexican Retablo and Russian Altar Panel. 1st item: Mexican folk art oil on tin retablo depicting St. Joseph with a gold crown and floral scepter, holding the Christ child with a cross. Unsigned. Housed in a molded gilt wood frame with green velvet and giltwood liner. Sight - 9 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. Framed - 17 3/4" H x 16" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Russian altar panel or icon painting, oil on canvas mounted to board, depicting the saints Cosmas and Damian, the twin brother martyrs and patron saints of physicians. Both with inscriptions to the side of their heads, with Christ depicted in the clouds above them. Unsigned. 10 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with scattered minute areas of paint loss to surface. 2nd item: Some wear and loss, 1 1/2", along lower edge at left and right corners. Scattered flaking.
Five (5) 19th century lithographs, including one (1) Donaldson Sign Company "The Great Steamboat Race" Race, three (3) History of the Indian Tribes of North America, and one (1) later Currier & Ives "Midnight Race of the Mississippi". 1st item: Chromolithograph titled "The Great Steamboat Race", published by the Donaldson Sign Company, Cincinnati, circa 1880-1890. Depicts a steamboat race that occured between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and St. Louis in 1870. Publication information lower right. Hinge mounted to a double mat. Sight - 19 5/8" H x 29 3/4" W. Sheet - 21 1/2" H x 33" W. Mat - 28" H x 38" W. 2nd-4th items: Three (3) Native American lithographs from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, by Thomas McKenney and James Hall, published by F. W. Greenough, Philadelphia, 1836-38, including "Push-Ma-Ta-Ha: A Choctaw Warrior" depicting a bust portrait of Pushmataha (1764-1824) also spelled Pooshawattaha, Pooshamallaha, or Poosha Matthaw), the "Indian General" and one of the three regional chiefs of the major divisions of the Choctaw in the 19th century, in a navy blue and red military uniform with gold shoulder epaulets. Title and publication information, lower center under image. Housed in a pink mat. Sight - 15 1/8" H x 11 1/8" W. Mat - 20 1/8" H x 16 1/8" W; "Wa-Em-Boesh-Kaa. A Chippeway Chief" depicting a bust portrait of Chief Waemboeshkaa wearing a headdress, collar, and wrist cuffs, and smoking a pipe with feathers and a bowl shaped like an eagle's head. Title and publication information, lower center under image. 21 1/2" H x 15 3/8" W; lithograph titled "War Dance of The Sauks and Foxes" depicting a group of Native Americans from the Sac and Fox Nation dressed in ceremonial garb and engaged in a "War Dance". Title and publication information, lower center under image. 15 1/2" H x 21 3/4" W. 5th item: Lithograph with hand-coloring titled "Midnight Race of the Mississippi", published by Currier and Ives, New York, 1875. Depicts a steamboat race that occured between the Memphis and the James Howard on the Mississippi River. Signed "M" in the stone, lower left. Publication information, lower center under image. Housed under glass in a wooden frame with gilt wood rabbet edge. Image - 9" H x 13 1/4" W. Sight - 12 3/4" H x 15 5/8" W. Framed - 16 5/8" H x 19 1/2" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Wrinkles/creases and toning to sheet. Tears, largest 4" to edges of sheet. 2nd-4th items: Overall good condition with toning, acid burn, minute foxing spots, surface scuffs, etc. Push-Ma-Ta-Ha with areas of dampstaining, largest 5", extending under mat. Wa-Em-Boesh-Kaa with areas of loss, largest 3/8" to edges of sheet. War Dance with minor creases, tears, areas of loss, largest 1/4", edges of sheet. 5th item: Toning, areas of acid burn, largest 12 3/4". Not examined outside of frame.
Five (5) European maps, including French Napoleonic and English. 1st item: Map of Theater of War and French and Allied Saxon Marches in Prussia and Poland during the Campaigns of 1806 and 1807 (Carte de Theatre de la Guerre et Marches des Armees Francaises et Allies en Saxe en Prusse et en Pologne pendant les Campagnes de 1806 et 1807) engraved by Jean Baptiste Pierre Tardieu, circa 1807. Copper plate engraving depicting the areas of Europe involved in the Napoleonic War of the Fourth Coalition, October 1806-July 1807, including with hand colored elements detailing the routes of the different armies with French text. Title and tables, top left and center, scale of miles, lower center. Map surrounded by scale notations and double line border. Previously mounted to mat with old archival paper tape. Image - 16 3/8" H x 20 5/8" W. Sheet - 17 7/8" H x 22 1/2" W. Mat - 23 3/8" H x 27 1/4" W. 2nd item: The County of Middlesex, from an Actual Survey made in the Years 1819 & 1820 by C. & I. Greenwood, engraved by J. & J. Neele, 1829. Published by the proprietors C. Greenwood & Co., London. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring depicting Middlesex, a historic county in southeast England almost entirely within the wider urbanized area of London, center, with vignettes of Westminster Abbey, lower left, and St. Paul's Cathedral, lower right. Title, top left, compass rose, top center, Explanation and scale of miles, top right, Reference to the Hundreds, lower center. Map surrounded by border with scale notations. Housed in a mat with plastic covering. Image - 21" H x 25 3/4" W. Sight - 21 1/4" H x 26" W. Mat - 26 7/8" H x 32 3/8" W. 3rd item: "Carte D'Angleterre 1754" by Jean Palairet. Colored map of England and Wales with French identifications. Counties, cities, towns, rivers, bodies of water, and points of interest marked. Ireland, Scotland, and France also present. Decorative title cartouche with scale of miles, top right. Image - 20-1/4" H x 20-5/8" W. Sheet - 28-3/4" H x 21-1/4" W. 4th item: "A Map of France with the Dominions" by Richard William Seale, for "Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapins History", 1750. Uncolored map of France and surrounding territories, including parts of England, Germany, and Spain, with regions, cities, towns, rivers, bodies of water, mountain ranges, and points of interest marked. Decorative title cartouche, middle left. Explanation and 2 scales of miles, lower right. Image - 15" H x 18-1/2" W. Sheet - 16" H x 19-1/4" W. 5th item: "Dept de la Seine" by Victor Levasseur, engraved by Laguillermie and Rainaud, for "Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departments et des Possessions De La France", 1833. Colored map of Paris, with surrounding regions, including Versailles, some colored elements. Surrounding map are sections of text describing statistics, curiosities and celebrities, and products and commerce. Images of local heroes, products, landscapes, dress, and coat of arms with colored elements above and below map. Image - 12" H x 17-3/8" W. Sheet - 14-1/8" H x 20-1/8" W. All items mid 18th/second quarter 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with foxing spots, tears. Residue from old archival paper tape to each corner. Sheet has been cut down. 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning/areas of acid burn, foxing spots. Not examined outside of mat. 3rd item: Impression of other map visible lower right. Areas of toning on surface, largest area 1/2", lower middle left. Slight toning around edges. Loss, rips, tears, to edges of sheet. 4th item: 1-5/8" line of toning, top left. Slight toning around edges, toning extends 1-5/8" on top edge. 5th item: 2 brown stains, 3/8" top middle right, and 1/8" middle left. Slight toning around edges.
Two (2) Southern Maps. 1st item: Abraham Bradley, Jr. (American, 1767-1838), MAP OF THE SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, engraved for The American Gazetteer by Jedidiah Morse, published by S. Hall, Boston, 1797. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring of the Southern United States and Native American territories east of the Mississippi River including Part of Kentucky, Part of Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia Western, South Carolina, Chactaws [sic] Territory Georgia, West Florida, and East Florida, prior to the establishment of Mississippi and Alabama in 1817 and the Louisiana Purchase. Cities from Norfolk to St. Augustine, towns, districts, including the Mero District near Nashville, bodies of water, and other areas of interest, including the locations of Native American tribes, including the Upper Creeks and Cherokees in eastern Kentucky, are labelled. Title and scale of miles, center to lower right. Map surrounded by scale notations and a line border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve and secured to a mat. Sight - 8 1/8" H x 15 1/4" W. Mat - 14 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W. Late 18th century. 2nd item: John Bartholomew (Scottish, 1831-1893), KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE, drawn and engraved by John Bartholomew, for Black's Atlas of North America, published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1856. Steel plate engraving with printed coloring depicting Kentucky and Tennessee and the surrounding areas with cities and towns, including Nashville and Knoxville, counties, bodies of water, roads, and other areas of interest labelled. Title and scale of miles, top left. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve and secured to a mat. Sheet - 12 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W. Mat - 18 3/8" H x 24 3/8" W. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Areas of toning/acid burn, foxing spots, largest 1/2". 1/4" x 2 1/2" area of loss, lower right corner of sheet. Areas of tape repair, largest 1 3/4" x 3/4", visible en verso. Possible pencil inscriptions en verso. Map with paper backing. David Lloyd Swift label indicates that the map was professionally encapsulated, cleaned, and deacidified in 1998. 2nd item: Areas of toning, minute foxing spots. Pencil inscriptions, en verso. David Lloyd Swift ink stamp label indicates that the map was professionally deacidified.
Two (2) Maps of Tennessee, two (2) maps of Tennessee and Kentucky, 4 items total. 1st item: Tennessee map, from American Pocket Atlas, published by Mathew Carey, Philadelphia, 1816. Copper plate engraving depicting Tennessee, center and surrounding areas, with cities and towns, including Knoxville, Clarksville, and Nashvill [sic], roads, bodies of water, and other points of interest, including Cragfont, the Home of General James Winchester, labelled. Title and scale of miles, top center. Map surrounded by scale notations and line border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve and secured to a mat. Plate - 6 5/8" H x 8 1/2" W. Sheet - 8 5/8" H x 10 5/8" W. Sight - 8 1/8" H x 10 1/8" W. Mat - 13" H x 14 5/8" W. 2nd item: Kentucky and Tennessee map, believed to be by David H. Burr, from The American Atlas, published by John Arrowsmith, London, 1839. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring depicting Kentucky and Tennessee and surrounding areas, with cities and towns, including Knoxville, Nashville, and Frankfort, roads, bodies of water, and other points of interest labeled. Title cartouche, top left. Surrounded by scale notations and a decorative border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve and secured to a mat. Sheet - 8 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W. Sight - 8 1/2" H x 11 1/4" W. Mat - 12 1/2" H x 15 1/8" W. 3rd item: Map of the States of Kentucky and Tennessee, engraved and printed by Fenner and Sears Company, from The History and Topography of the United States, J.H. Hinton, ed. London: I.T. Hinton and Simpkin & Marshall, Vol. 1, facing pg. 421, 1831. Copper plate engraving depicting Kentucky and Tennessee and the surrounding areas with cities and towns, including Knoxville, Lexington, and Nashville, with Murfreesboro listed as the capital of Tennessee, roads, bodies of water, and other points of interest labelled.Title and scale of miles, top left. Surrounded by scale notations and a triple line border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve and housed in a double mat. Sight - 10 1/4" H x 16" W. Mat - 14 3/4" H x 21 5/8" W. 4th item: A New Map of Tennessee, engraved by J. and W. W. Warr, from A New Universal Atlas by Henry S. Tanner, published by Carey and Hart, Philadelphia, 1841. Copper plate engraving depicting Tennessee and the surrounding areas with cities and towns, including Knoxville, Clarksville, and Nashville, roads, bodies of water, and other points of interest labelled. Two inset maps of Nashville and Knoxville, top left and right. Title and scale of miles, top center, explanation, lower left, Steam Boat Routes tables, lower right. Surrounded by scale notations and a triple line border. Encapsulated (not laminated) in a plastic archival sleeve. Plate - 12 3/8" H x 15 1/4" W. Sheet - 12 7/8" H x 16" W. Sleeve - 14 1/8" H x 17 1/4" W. All items first half of 19th century. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with light toning/acid burn, minute foxing spots. 1st item: Pencil inscription en verso. 2nd item: Toning impressions visible en verso. David Lloyd Swift label indicates that the map was professionally encapsulated, cleaned, and deacidified on February 3, 1998. 3rd item: Toning impressions to surface of sheet. David Lloyd Swift label indicates that the map was professionally encapsulated, cleaned, and deacidified on November 1, 1989. 4th item: Pencil inscriptions, lower right of sheet. Areas of loss, largest 5/8" x 1 1/8", to sheet. David Lloyd Swift label indicates that the map was professionally encapsulated, cleaned, and deacidified on February 13, 1998.
Four (4) 19th Century Tennessee Maps, incl. Thomas G. Bradford, 1838. 1st item: "Tennessee" Map by Thomas G. Bradford, engraved by George W. Boynton, 1838. From "A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial" by Thomas G. Bradford. Copper plate engraving with hand-coloring of Kentucky and Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Title and scale of miles, lower left. "Longitude West from Washington", centered below map. Map surrounded by scale notations and triple line border. Image - 11 1/4" H x 15" W. Sheet - 14 3/4" H x 18 7/8" W. 2nd item: "A New Map of Tennessee" by Samuel A. Mitchell, engraved by H. N. Burroughs, published by Samuel A. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1846. From "A New Universal Atlas" by Samuel A. Mitchell. Lithographic engraving with hand coloring of Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Includes inset maps of the "Environs of Nashville", top left, and the "Environs of Knoxville", top right. Title and scale of miles, top center, explanation, lower left, distance tables, lower right. "Longitude West from Washington", centered above map. Map surrounded by scale notations and "Cary and Hart" border. Mounted to mat. Image - 11" H x 15" W. Sheet - 14" H x 17 1/4" W. Mat - 17" H x 21 1/8" W. 3rd item: "A New Map of Tennessee" by Samuel A. Mitchell, published by Thomas, Cowperthwait and Company, Philadelphia, 1855. From "A New Universal Atlas" by Samuel A. Mitchell. Lithographic engraving with hand coloring of Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Includes inset maps of the "Environs of Nashville", top left, and the "Environs of Knoxville", top right. Title and scale of miles, top center, explanation, lower left, distance tables, lower right. "Longitude West from Washington", centered above map. Map surrounded by scale notations and decorative border. Housed in wooden frame with mat. Image - 11 1/4" H x 15 1/4" W. Sight - 12" H x 16" W. Framed - 16 3/4" H x 20 7/8" W. 4th item: "A New Map of Tennessee" by Samuel A. Mitchell, published by Charles DeSilver, 1857. From "A New Universal Atlas" by Samuel A. Mitchell. Lithographic engraving with hand coloring of Tennessee depicting towns and roads, county lines, names of counties, rivers, and mountains. Includes inset maps of the "Environs of Nashville", top left, and the "Environs of Knoxville", top right. Title and scale of miles, top center, explanation, lower left, distance tables, lower right. "Longitude West from Washington", centered above map. Map surrounded by scale notations and fretwork border. Image - 11 1/2" H x 15 1/4" W. Sheet - 13 1/2" H x 17 1/4" W. All items American, early/mid 19th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Ghost tape mark, top right of sheet. Toning around edges of sheet. 1 1/4" tear, lower right corner. Black scuffs, largest 3/4", surface of sheet. Toning, visible en verso. 2nd item: Toning around edges of sheet. 3/8" hole top right of sheet. Minute foxing spots visible en verso. 3rd item: Toning visible around inside edge of matte. 1/4" toning spot, top left of map. Not examined outside of frame. 4th item: 5" area of water damage, top right corner. Slight toning around edges of sheet. Minute foxing spots on surface of map. 1/4" tear lower center edge of map. Toning, foxing spots visible en verso.
Three (3) documents relating to President Andrew Jackson (b. 1767-d. 1845, President 1829-1837) including two (2) letters possibly endorsed by Jackson, plus three (3) printed news items relating to Jackson, and one (1) John Eaton ALS from 1831, the year of his resignation due to the Petticoat Affair. (7 items total). 1st item: Letter dated 14 April, 1829 from John Houston to Jackson's private secretary, his nephew Andrew Jackson Donelson (spelled incorrectly here as Donaldson), seeking the President's help in his efforts to obtain a promotion to the Chief Clerkship in the Office of the U.S. Treasurer. En verso, possibly in Jackson's hand: "The president has read all the letters JH Houston sent ___ in due time will see the Treasurer on the subject of his letter." 9 3/4" x 16" sheet (folded at center). 2nd item: Letter dated Jan. 8, 1830, from Nicholas Philip Trist, withdrawing his application to be appointed secretary of the territory of Florida and recommending W.M.C. Fairfax. The letter is addressed to Andrew Jackson Donelson Esq "at the President's". Handwritten note in ink en verso, possibly in Jackson or Donelson's hand: "N.P. Trist withdraws his application to be appointed Sec of Florida." Single page, 9 3/4" x 7 3/4". 3rd item: Letter dated Aug. 15, 1836, from Nicholas P. Trist, who had just returned from Havana (where he was consul); requesting Jackson intervene in the case of an "injustice" against a Lt. Downing of the United States Navy. Addressed to "Andrew Jackson Donelson, Esq. Private Secretary to the President." Single page, folded. 9 3/4" x 15 1/2". 4th item: Andrew Jackson's Message to Congress, Dec. 4, 1832 from the National Intelligencer (Extra), single sheet recto only, 21 1/2" x 15 1/2", on relations with foreign countries including Britain and Spain, the national debt and manufacturing. 5th item: Reports of the death of Jackson in the Wyoming County Record newspaper with biography, funeral coverage. 19 1/2" x 13". 6th item: The National Intelligencer, Extra, Oct. 9, 1832, a response from Congressman William Russell of Ohio, withdrawing his support for Andrew Jackson and denouncing "the abominable misrule of Gen. Jackson and the unprincipled cabal with which he is surrounded." Bound in paper cover, 9" x 6 3/8". 7th item: John Eaton ALS giving Major William B. Lewis power of attorney to endorse certain notes drawn on Amos Kendall, Philip G. Randolph, and John Bell when they come due. Dated Sept. 17, 1831. 9 1/2" x 8". Note: Jackson's appointment of Senator John Eaton as Secretary of War set off a scandal known as the Petticoat Affair, because of Eaton's marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Eaton. Eaton resigned in 1831, the year this document was signed. Provenance: the estate of Dr. Benjamin Caldwell, Jr., Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: general toning and creases, two holes (1" and 1/4"), the larger extending into the red seal mark adjacent to Jackson's writing. 2nd item: staining at lower left and right edges; general toning and creases. 3rd item: a few light stains, a few previous owner pencil notations. 4th item - fragile condition with many separations at fold lines, significant toning and foxing. 5th item (- very fragile with significant losses along edges, some discoloration. 6th item: Discoloration and scattered small holes, edge chipping. 7th item: light stain across Eaton's signature. Some items with previous owner pencil notations. Scattered stickers are on plastic sheaths, not on the paper.
Two (2) rare engraved portraits of President Andrew Jackson, plus an Inaugural Souvenir. 1st item: Stipple engraving print by Charles Phillips, after the oil painting by John Wesley Jarvis of Jackson in military uniform, circa 1841. Facsimile signature. 9 7/8" H x 6 3/4" W. Ref. James Barber: ANDREW JACKSON: A PORTRAIT STUDY p. 47 fig. 17. 2nd item: Stipple engraving by (illegible), after the oil painting by John Vanderlyn circa 1819. Continental, date unknown. 9 3/8" H x 6 3/8" W. 3rd item: Page from a Jackson Presidential Inauguration memento, depicting a wreath surrounding the words: THE TRIUMPH OF VALOR, INTEGRITY, AND PATRIOTISM" with date March 4, 1829, "Engraved for the Jackson Wreath, Tucker dir." 8" H x 4 5/8" W. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: All with toning, especially at edges; slight foxing to portraits, more significant foxing to Inaugural memento.
Two (2) Letters to Andrew Jackson, from Robert Irwin and Francis Preston Blair. 1st item: Creek War era ALS from Robert Irwin, commander of Fort Gaines, Alabama, addressed to Major General Andrew Jackson. Makes reference to hunger conditions among soldiers at the camp; Irwin's unsuccessful attempts to acquire pork from Fort Mitchell; and a large amount of corn burned, possibly "by the Indians." Undated, circa 1813. Bifold. 12" x 8", folded. 2nd item: Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876) ALS addressed to "My Dear General," dated April 15, 1840, regarding the 1840 presidential elections. Blair was born in Abingdon, VA and raised in Kentucky. He was a journalist, newspaper editor, and influential advisor to several politicians, including President Jackson. Although Jackson's second presidential term had ended three years earlier and he was near the end of his life, this letter shows he still took a keen interest in politics. "I know that you feel a deep interest in the arrangements to be made for our next great battle, and none could order better than you," writes Blair. He references the impending re-nomination of Martin Van Buren (who would go on to defeat in the general election later that year) and expresses confidence in the incumbent Vice President, Richard M. Johnson. Ironically, the following month, the Democratic party refused to re-nominate Johnson. They were unable to agree on an alternative, and decided not to nominate anyone. It remains the only time since the passage of the 12th Amendment in 1804 that a major party has failed to nominate a Vice Presidential candidate. (In the electoral college, the Democratic vice-presidential votes were divided among Johnson, Littleton Tazewell, and one of Jackson's proteges, James K. Polk, who is mentioned in passing in this letter, and was ultimately elected President in 1844 with influential assistance from Jackson). Letter is one single page, front and back, 8" x 10", and includes a later typewritten transcription on an additional 8" x 10" sheet of paper. Provenance: the estate of Dr. Benjamin Caldwell, Jr., Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1st item: 3 long separations/tears, crossing fold line; 7" loss with tears at bottom of page, crossing fold line. Sticker is on exterior of plastic sheath, not on the paper. 2nd item: Excellent condition; toning. Pencil notations from former owner.
John Sevier (1745-1815), First Governor of Tennessee, and Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807), third Chief Justice of the United States, signed early North Carolina sheriff summon writs, 2 items total. 1st item: Sheriff summons writ signed by John Sevier as clerk of Washington County, North Carolina, dated November 1782, prior to the creation of the State of Franklin in 1784 and Tennessee in 1796, with handwritten text in ink requesting to have Austin Choate and John Yancy appear in court over a matter of twenty pounds for damages, signed John Sevier C. C., lower right. Additional ink inscriptions en verso. 5" H x 8 1/4" W. 2nd item: Sheriff summons writ witnessed by Oliver Ellsworth as Chief Justice at Raleigh, North Carolina, dated November 30, 1790, with handwritten and typed text commanding Josiah Granbery to be brought before a judge of the circuit court on the first day of June 1791, and then to answer to Thomas Blanchard, signed Oliver Ellsworth as a witness, lower center, signed Fran. Hawks, C.C., lower right. Additional ink inscriptions en verso. 4 3/4" H x 7 3/8" W. Note: Oliver Ellsworth was an American lawyer, judge, politician, and diplomat. He was a framer of the United States Constitution, a United States Senator from Connecticut, and the third Chief Justice of the United States. Both items late 18th century. CONDITION: Both items in overall good condition with toning, foxing spots, areas of dampstaining, etc. to be expected from age. Sevier signature slightly faint but legible. Ellsworth signature in very good, legible condition.
Early Tennessee Militia archive relating to Lieutenant William Graham including a Tennessee militia coat, signed Governor John Sevier military commission, and powder horn, 3 items total. 1st item: Early Tennessee State Militia Coat owned and worn by Lieutenant William Graham (1786-1857, served circa 1807-1815 in the Sixth Regiment in the Tennessee State Militia) comprised of a navy-blue wool body with hook and eye closure to red wool lapel, red wool collar and cuffs, the lapels and coattails lined in off white linen with two interior slip pockets, two faux pocket flaps to exterior, all with a total of (44) total flat brass buttons. One (1) navy-blue wool epaulet to left shoulder, two (2) pieces of navy-blue fabric sewn to right shoulder and top of coattails. 40 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W. 2nd item: Governor John Sevier signed military commission document conferring on William Graham of Jefferson County the rank of Lieutenant in the Sixth Regiment of the Tennessee Militia, dated August 15, 1807. Countersigned by Robert Houston, Secretary of the State of Tennessee from 1807-1811. State seal, top left. 16" H x 9 7/8" W. 3rd item: Early 19th century East Tennessee powder horn withound wooden plug end secured by brads, fabric strap attached to nail and nozzle. Piece of cloth with ink inscription reading "96" pasted to horn near plug. 11" outer circumference of longest curve. These items have all descended in the family of Lt. William Graham. The Number 96 on the powder horn corresponds to a similar numbering system used on an inventory list created by Joseph Feamster Taylor (1892-1965) of Whitesburg, TN, son of Franklin Walter Taylor (1854-1919), grandson of Franklin William Taylor (1810-1897), great grandson of Lieutenant William Graham (1786-1857), and father of Joseph Franklin Taylor (1934-2015). Biographical Note: William Graham was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, to George Graham (1756-1832) and Elizabeth Turnley Graham (1764-1817). He married Mary Shields Graham (1795-1832) in 1814 and was the father of Eliza Jane Graham (1821-1897) and Mary Shields Graham (1824-1907). Upon the death of Mary, William sent his young daughters (ages 11 & 8) to live with their uncle, Dr. Samuel Shields. Eliza married Franklin William Taylor of Shields Station in Grainger County and they had twelve children together. One of their children, Samuel Milton Taylor (1842-1875) served in the Confederate Army of Tennessee (see Lot 610). Mary married Calvin Bird Nance of Nance's Ferry and they had seven children together. William Graham passed away in a tragic house fire on the night of September 17, 1857 at the age of 71 and is buried in the Graham Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson County, TN. (source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198785407/william-graham). Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Discoloration, staining, to be expected from age. Moth holes, primarily to back of jacket, largest 1 1/4". Two buttons to bottom appear to be missing. Epaulet to right shoulder is not present. Accompanying note indicates that the coat was cleaned on April 24, 1975 for an exhibit. 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning, foxing spots, areas of dampstaining/acid burn, largest 1". Tears, areas of separation, largest 1 1/2", to fold lines. Signatures in good, legible condition. 3rd item: Natural age cracks, areas of insect damage, largest 1 1/8" x 3/4".
Archive of thirty-four (34) items, many Civil War era, Revolutionary War era, or Confederate Reunion related, including 1848 Mexican silver coin given as payment to Samuel Milton Taylor of Tennessee by the Confederate States of America (CSA), Union brass buttons, Iron signal cannon base used at Fort Ninety-Six, South Carolina, CSA $500 bonds, 1887 Reunion ribbon, and more. 1st item: 1848 Mexican First Republic Silver 8 Reales 10 D 20G coin, given as part of a one dollar and fifty cents payment to Samuel Milton Taylor by the Confederate Government at Greensboro, NC, at the time of the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnson in May 1865. Depicts an eagle with a snake in its beak, obverse, radiant cap, reverse. Reeded edge. Includes a handwritten note with family oral history story dated 7/8/[19]07 with later date Aug 10 1973 en verso, and an envelope with a typed version of the story. 0.903 fineness, 0.870 troy ounces. Note: Samuel Milton Taylor served as a Private in the 16th Regiment, Tennessee Regiment, Company E, a Sergeant in the 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company D, and a First Sergeant in the 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company E. He was a prisoner of war in Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois (from Sept 1863-April 1865) and was a businessman after the war. (source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10134653/samuel-milton-taylor). 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) Federal Infantry brass buttons, 2-piece construction, including one (1) cuff button depicting the Great Seal of the United States with an "I" in the center of the shield and one (1) depicting the Great Seal of the United States. No visible manufacturer's marks. Approximately 13-19 mm dia. 4th item: Iron signal cannon base stamped with "P" proof mark. 18 1/2" L x 5 3/4" dia. Note: According to an inventory list created by Joseph Feamster Taylor (1892-1965) of Whitesburg, TN, son of Franklin Walter Taylor (1854-1919), grandson of Franklin William Taylor (1810-1897), great grandson of Lieutenant William Graham (1786-1857, served circa 1807-1815 in the Sixth Regiment in the Tennessee State Militia), the owner of the Early TN Militia coat in Lot 608, and father of Joseph Franklin Taylor (1934-2015), this cannon was used at Fort Ninety-Six, SC, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, when it was besieged during the American Revolutionary War, circa 1776-81. Part of the top of the cannon was blown off during the celebration of the election of General Wade Hampton, the first Democratic Governor after the post Civil War Reconstruction period. This is number 67 on the inventory list. 5th-7th item: Three (3) CSA $500 five hundred dollar coupon bonds, issued in Richmond, VA, December 2, 1862, engraved by B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, CSA Cabinet Member, top center, surrounded by a decorative border. Serial # 338, sequential 446, and 447. Each includes thirty coupons. Each with Registrar of the Treasury signature. Approximately 14 3/4" H x 14 1/8" W. 8th item: Macon, GA Confederate Veterans Reunion ribbon, October 26, 1887. Consists of a printed red silk ribbon with information text and "REVIEWED BY Ex-Pres't JEFFERSON DAVIS" to center, with metal tassels attached to bottom. Includes handwritten note reading "Present by Mrs. J. M. Cobb, Eufaula, Ala" affixed to loose thread. 6 1/4" H x 2" W. 9th item: Three (3) Confederate, Southern Almanacs bound together, including one (1) Confederate States of America Almanac, 1862, published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN, one (1) Southern Almanac, 1863, published by Schaffter & Bryant, Lynchburg, VA, and one (1) Almanac, 1864, published by D. B. Payne and H. C. Victor, Lynchburg, VA. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 10th-20th items: One (1) brass case containing ten (10) shells and bullets. Case - 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 2 1/4" D. 21st-27th items: Seven (7) fabric stick flags, including five (5) Confederate Reunion flags and two (2) United States flags, one (1) with 43 stars and one (1) with 46 stars. Ranging from 6 1/8" to 7 1/8" L. 28th item: Wooden chest with a hinged lid. 9 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W x 10 3/8" D. 29th item: Burgundy leather wallet with burgundy fabric lined accordion interior, inscribed "R A Halland" to interior flap. 4" H x 8 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 30th item: Brass stick pin with a fox head top and rhinestone eyes. Unmarked. 2 7/8" L. 31st item: Krementz Plate cufflink. Approximately 3/8" dia. 32nd item: Iron spur, the rowel made from an Indian Head cent coin, illegible year. 4 1/2" L. 33rd item: Pair of iron sheep shears. Includes a handwritten note stating that they belonged to Colonel J. P. Haun. Marked "(star) I&J W". 11" L. 34th item: Pair of iron bullet mold with black paint coated handles. 9 1/2" L. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age. Paper items with tears, foxing spots, etc. 8th item: Fraying, loose threads. Printed text in visible condition. 4th item: See description.
Archive of sixty three (63) 19th century Tennessee and Alabama Civil War related items, including McMinn County TN related Confederate Soldier Ambrotype, Alabama Civil War era autograph album, forty-five (45) envelopes postmarked to and from Blount County, Tennessee and Johnson's Island Union prison, Sandusky, Ohio, and more. 1st item: Ninth plate ambrotype depicting an unidentified Civil War Confederate McMinn County, Tennessee soldier, seated in his coat with a revolver in a holster at his waist, tinting to his cheeks. Housed in a partial decorative gutta percha case. 3" H x 2 1/2" W. 2nd item: Civil War era autograph album belonging to Laura Burtwell, Florence, Alabama, dated August 11, 1858, containing signatures, poems, and drawings, many dated circa 1860-1864. Most written directly onto the paper with one (1) cut signature. Album titled Casket of Mementos, published by Moss and Brothers, Philadelphia. Comprised of gilt edged pages, engraved frontispiece with tissue paper guard, hardbound in black and tan leather covers with blindstamp decorations and gilt lettering to covers and spine. 8 1/8" H x 6 5/8" W x 3/4" D. Note: Laura C. Burtwell was born in Florence, Alabama in 1848, and lived in Nashville for 46 years until her death in 1943. She had two brothers who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. John Robertson Bedford Burtwell was a graduate of West Point and rose to the rank of Colonel by the end of the War, and the other brother James Burtwell served as a private in 16th Alabama Infantry. 3rd-30th items: Twenty-seven (27) envelopes addressed to Mr. William Hall, Prisoner of War, Johnson's Island, Block 9, Mess 2, near Sandusky, Ohio, postmarked in various places in East Tennessee, dated between circa January 2-December 11 1864-1865, two (2) with illegible dates. Seven (7) with ink stamp indicating that the letter had been examined by a Johnson's Island official. All with red George Washington 3 cent stamps. Approximately 3 1/4" H x 5 5/8" W. 31st-55th items: Twenty five (25) envelopes addressed to Mrs. Elvira Hall, Knoxville, Greenback, and areas around Loudon and Blount County, Tennessee, eighteen (18) postmarked in Sandusky, Ohio, dated primarily between circa January 8-December 28, 1864-1865, one (1) postmarked December 22, 1879, one (1) postmarked May 11, 1895, and five (5) with illegible dates, no dates, or unclear dates. Nine (9) with ink stamp indicating that the letter had been examined by a Johnson's Island official. Twenty (20) with red George Washington 3 cent stamps, three (3) with blue locomotive 3 cent stamps, one (1) with a green George Washington 3 cent stamp, and one (1) with a red George Washington 2 cent stamp. One (1) envelope contains six (6) circa 1893 Columbian Commemorative stamps, including five (5) red Landing of Columbus 2 cent stamps, one (1) postmarked April 10, 1894, and one (1) blue Columbus in Sight of Land 1 cent stamp. Approximately 3 1/4" H x 5 5/8" W. 56th-57th items: Two (2) envelopes, one (1) addressed to Miss C. M. Howard, Four Mile Branch, Monroe County, East Tennessee, dated May 25, 1864, and one (1) addressed to W. R. Kerr, Knoxville Tennessee, dated June or July 1864, both postmarked in Sandusky, Ohio. Both with red George Washington 3 cent stamps. Approximately 3 1/4" H x 5 5/8" W. Note: William S. Hall resided in Blount County, Tennessee with his wife Elvira (listed on the 1860 census records as Nancy E). Hall enlisted in Company H, 62nd Tennessee Infantry on September 26, 1862. Hall's records are incomplete, however it is likely that he was captured at Vicksburg with the 62nd and was paroled but never reported to the parole camp in Mississippi. On September 13, 1863 he was arrested as a citizen and sent to Johnson's Island. Burial records show that William and Elvira are buried in Pine Grove Presbyterian Cemetery in Greenback, Loudoun County, Tennessee. (additional documentation available upon request). (Research courtesy of Bill Floyd). 58th-63rd items: Six (6) documents pertaining to East Tennessee Baptist churches, including one (1) related to The Baptist Church of Christ at Cedar Fork, Claiborne County, Tennessee, dated 1846, two (2) related to The Baptist Church of Meigs County, Tennessee, one (1) dated circa November 1860 and one (1) dated November 2, 1862, one (1) related to the New Hopewell United Baptist Church, Tennessee, dated circa May 1866, and two (2) unidentified, including one (1) dated November 1, 1841 and one (1) dated May 4 1866. Ranging in size from 3" H x 7 5/8" W to 7" H x 8" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Image in overall very good, visible condition. Cover of case is not intact. 2nd item: Worn condition with rubbing to edges and corners, 5/8" area of peeling to spine. Pages in overall good, legible condition. 3rd-63rd items: Overall good condition with tears,areas of dampstaining, foxing spots, etc. to be expected from age.
Boxed Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 Pistol and Colt Commander Lightweight, 2 items total. 1st item: Boxed Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 Double Action (DA) Semi-Automatic Pistol, 9mm caliber, serial number A142200. Top of barrel marked "9MM CTG", left side of slide marked "SMITH & WESSON" and "MADE IN U.S.A./MARCAS REGISTRADAS/SMITH & WESSON/SPRINGFIELD, MASS.", right side of slide marked "PAT'S-PENDING", left side of frame with serial and model numbers, right side of frame with Smith & Wesson logo, magazine well marked "S & W" with "K" above left side of grip. Checkered walnut grips with inlaid gold tone Smith & Wesson logo medallions to each side, round barrel, aluminum alloy frame with blued slide, checkered curved backstrap, fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight. Includes original navy blue box with upside down label, brown wax Smith & Wesson paper, brush, metal ramrod, and extra magazine. Barrel length - 4". Overall length - 7 1/2". Box - 1 5/8" H x 8 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D. Serial number corresponds to years 1970-1971. 2nd item: Colt Commander Lightweight Single Action (SA) Semi-Automatic Pistol, 9mm caliber Luger, serial number 44042-LW. Top of barrel marked "GAL. 9MM. LUGER.", left side of barrel marked "COMMANDER MODEL COLT AUTOMATIC 9M/M LUGER" with Colt logo, right side of slight marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.", right side of frame with serial number both side of trigger guard with proof marks. Colt checkered hard rubber stocks, round barrel, black alloy frame with blued slide, curved backstrap with incised lines, fixe front and back sights. Barrel length - 4 1/4". Overall length - 7 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1963. NOTE: Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: 1st item: Visible rifling to barrel. Majority of bluing remaining to slide. Action holds at full cock. No noticeable marring of wood. Two minute abrasions to slide near front sight. Box with bumped corners, otherwise very good condition. 2nd item: Visible rifling to barrel. Some blue remains to slide. Black has worn away from frame, especially to front side of grip. Grips are warped. Magazine is jammed.
Archive of fifty-five (55) items pertaining to the family of French soldier and fireman Paul Didier, including World War I military medals and World War II era concentration camp photographs. 1st-9th items: Nine (9) military medals belonging to Paul Didier, mounted on a fabric covered board with frame and glass. Includes the Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre, Medaille des Evades, Medaille Coloniale with "Maroc" clasp, Medaille Commemorative de Syrie-Cilicie with "Levant" clasp, Croix de Combattant, Belgian variant of Medaille de la Victoire (no impression/stamp en verso), Medaille Commemorative Francaise de la Grande Guerre, and Insigne du Blesse Militaire. Medals are late 19th or first half 20th century. 10th-13th items: Four (4) photographs relating to a liberated concentration camp, likely Buchenwald, Weimar, Germany, including an image of the crematoria ovens with human remains inside. Two (2) images showing piles of deceased and emaciated bodies, with decorative holiday wreaths hanging from windows in the background of one. One (1) image included shows Clement Collini, Italian immigrant from Pennsylvania, among fellow American soldiers on the path to liberate the camp with "France August 1944" written in ink en verso. Photographs of Buchenwald attributed to Clement Collini. 14th-45th items: Box with "Souvenire de papa jules" inscription in red ink to interior of lid containing thirty-one (31) uniform accessories, including three (3) samples of extra ribbon, fourteen (14) assorted military pins, including one (1) ship-shaped pin with "Toulon" across hull (supposedly crafted while Didier was stationed in Toulon Harbor by a relative who was a jeweler), and fourteen (14) uniform fasteners or pins. 32nd item: One (1) metal dog tag bracelet, stamped "Paul Didier" on one side, and "Vesoul 64" on the other. 46th-48th items: Three (3) photographs of Paul Didier, including one (1) portrait fired or transferred onto an oval porcelain plaque depicting Didier wearing nine military medals on his lapel, one enhanced photo of Didier with a cigarette, and one (1) group photo mounted on cardstock of Didier among cohorts from his days as a fireman. Most items later half of 20th century. 49th-55th items: Seven (7) family photographs, of Paul Didier and relatives. Includes one (1) large photo framed of Paul Didier and his wife, two (2) small images of their respective fathers, three (3) images of their daughter, Carmen Didier, including one (1) large framed oval portrait, one (1) small portrait of her as a young child, and one (1) of her holding her daughter as they made passage to Europe on a ship, c. 1956. One (1) small image of Carmen Didier's brother, Leau Didier, who passed away at Buchenwald prior to the camp's liberation. Writing and name in ink en verso, presumably signed by subject. All items late 19th/mid 20th century. Provenance: Descended through the family of Paul Didier. Biography: According to oral family history, Paul Didier was a French soldier from the late 19th century through the early to mid 20th century. He and his family lived on a farm in France during World War II. While Didier was stationed in Toulon Harbor, the family was taken by German forces to a concentration camp (presumably Buchenwald) where Leau Didier passed away. Carmen Didier, survived the camp and eventually met her liberator and future husband, Clement Collini, in August 1945. The two shortly left for America and returned years later to retrieve these photographs and items from Europe. CONDITION: 1st-9th items: fading to ribbons, some fraying at creases. Mount fabric faded and fraying at edges. Loss to red enamel on Insigne du Blesse Militaire medal. To all photographs: Creasing, foxing, and scattered stains, consistent with age. Staining throughout fireman photo. Largest stain 3 1/4" x 2". Largest tear 1 3/4" L, with tape repair. Minor areas of loss to outer margins of Buchenwald photos, largest 2 1/4" x 1/2".

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