Americana, Indian Baskets, Fine Art & Toys

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New Market, TN, United States

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Americana, Indian Baskets, Fine Art & Toys

John Coker, Ltd.

This auction is in 2 sessions. Session I: Beginning at 10:00 Eastern Time with lot 1 and continuing until lot 499, we are selling an original 1934 Lyonel Feininger watercolor, an 1824 Penn Sampler from Susanna Thomas, 60+ toy candy candy containers, silver, secretaries, lighting, quilts, a large collection of Southern folk art pottery and handmade baskets, East Tenn. Regional items, an 1865 Pres. Andrew Johnson Pardon for Jerry Cowles of Macon, Ga. For his Civil War service, doll houses, high country furniture and painted pieces, in short, good Americana. We estimate that Session I will conclude somewhere between 2 and 2:30 giving collectors time to pack and remove their purchases prior to the beginning of Session II. There will be an Intermission between Session I & Session II. Session II will commence at 3:00 Eastern Time and will consist of all Indian baskets that are both Cherokee and American western.

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Alexander Bower Seascape w/Waves Crashing on Rocks: Alexander Bower, 1875-1952, was a well know Maine artist, who lived in and around Cape Elizabeth. This painting seems to be a watercolor on artist board and is signed lower right A. Bower. The

0025: Alexander Bower Seascape w/Waves Crashing on RocksEst. US$500-US$1,000

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5.02 Ct. Loose White Topaz 1930s Sri Lanka: Brilliant cut, white or colorless, eye clean, 5.02 carats, from Sri Lanka in the 1930s. This topaz has lots of cuts and facets. Eye clean.

0026: 5.02 Ct. Loose White Topaz 1930s Sri LankaEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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22.71 Ct. Loose Sapphires 1930s Sri Lanka: Brought out in a diplomatic pouch in the 1930s from Sri Lanka, 5 stones totaling 22.71 carats, native cut and heat treated, eye clean, 4 rounds and 1 cushion shape, all good generous sizes. These are

0027: 22.71 Ct. Loose Sapphires 1930s Sri LankaEst. US$100-US$200

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More Magic by Professor Hoffman. 1890s: Interior page inked Compliments of Peck & Snyder Alex G. DeLamater, Hudson, NY, Oct. 10, 1895, More Magic by Professor Hoffman has 140 illustrations, no publishing date but from the 1890s likely,

0028: More Magic by Professor Hoffman. 1890sEst. US$50-US$100

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6.32 Ct. Cushion White Topaz 1930s: Brought out in a diplomatic pouch in the 1930s from Sri Lanka, 1 colorless or white topaz weighing 6.32 carats, native cut and heat treated, eye clean.

0029: 6.32 Ct. Cushion White Topaz 1930sEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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1910 Curved Slag Glass Ceiling Light: Carmel curved glass slag top section to this ceiling light fixture leads down to a blue slag glass band border with a design of windmills and town houses in what is called filigree design for the

0030: 1910 Curved Slag Glass Ceiling LightEst. US$200-US$400

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German 835 Silver Arts & Crafts 1920s Handmade Bowl: Marked with the BWKS and 835 marking, no doubt German and handmade silver, probably 1920s era showing slight signs of hand hammering, 8 1/4" diameter by 2 1/2" tall. The bowl weighs some 17 ounces.

0031: German 835 Silver Arts & Crafts 1920s Handmade BowlEst. US$200-US$400

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Continental 900 Silver 13 1/4" Tray: Weighing a whopping 40 ounces of 900 fine silver, 13 1/4" diameter, no monogramming or engraving, probably Italian or French, excellent condition, 1900-1920 era.

0032: Continental 900 Silver 13 1/4" TrayEst. US$300-US$500

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C. C. Beauregard Oil Lady In White Dress by Apple Tree: Charles Grant Beauregard, 1856-1919, was a Canadian artist who lived and worked around Troy, NY., this oil on board shows a pretty brunette young lady wearing a white lacy dress with summertime straw

0033: C. C. Beauregard Oil Lady In White Dress by Apple TreeEst. US$400-US$700

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East Tenn. 19th Cent. Pottery Bottle: Unsigned, probably 1870-1890 era, clearly visible hand turning, a few firing bubbles in the exterior surface, sort of a milk chocolate color on unglazed surface, 8 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" wide. Found in

0034: East Tenn. 19th Cent. Pottery BottleEst. US$100-US$200

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Thomas Campbell East Tenn Oil Painting: Oil on board, fall scene of horses and cattle in meadow, signed lower right T. Campbell for Thomas Campbell, a well known East Tennessee artist from the early 20th Century. Old framing label on the

0035: Thomas Campbell East Tenn Oil PaintingEst. US$200-US$400

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French Art Nouveau Candelabra: Art Nouveau bases with swirling designs, stamped on the bottom Made In France, 1old repair to damaged foot with some surface loss, each candelabra has 2 candle holders, central floral design, leaves

0036: French Art Nouveau CandelabraEst. US$100-US$200

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1953 John Stotzer Brass Swiss Bell: Unbelievable bell quality in this brass bell with raised lettering 1953 John Stotzer Made In Switzerland. Brass bell with iron handle, 6 1/4" wide and tall.

0037: 1953 John Stotzer Brass Swiss BellEst. US$100-US$200

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Jas D Smillie 1861 Ship Engraving: 3 ships, 2 with American flags visible, one with a smoke stack other sailing ships in the background, engraving with plate mark visible, marking of Jas. D., Smillie Dec. 61 in the lower right and

0038: Jas D Smillie 1861 Ship EngravingEst. US$100-US$200

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5.63 Ct. Loose Pale Yellow Sapphire: Cushion native cut and possibly heat treated, eye clean, 5.63 carat with elegant pale yellow coloring to the sapphire. From the 1930s and brought out from Sri Lanka in a diplomatic pouch.

0039: 5.63 Ct. Loose Pale Yellow SapphireEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Hauling The Whole Weeks Pickin: Cotton Baskets, cart, oxen, mules, dogs, children and adult black figures. One black man riding a mule pulling an old wagon , red bandana black lady seated on the back of the buggy holding a basket,

0040: Hauling The Whole Weeks PickinEst. US$750-US$1,500

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Handmade Oriental Rug: Navy and burgundy predominant colors, fringe on each end, last half of the 20th century, 36" long and wide, plus the fringe. Hand woven, really rich colors.

0041: Handmade Oriental RugEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Sterling & Wood Salad Set: 1950s, Sterling handles and wooden bowl & fork, 10 3/4" long, no monograms.

0042: Sterling & Wood Salad SetEst. US$100-US$200

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8.62 Ct. Clear Sapphire Loose Stone: Smuggled out of a diplomatic pouch from Sri Lanka in the 1930s, this is a native cushion cut 8.62 carat stone, that is clear with a very faint yellow tint, eye clean and probably heat treated. Its

0043: 8.62 Ct. Clear Sapphire Loose StoneEst. US$100-US$200

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4.32 Ct. Ceylon Blue Sapphire Loose Stone: Smuggled out of a diplomatic pouch from Sri Lanka in the 1930s, this 4.32 Ceylon Blue loose sapphire has some inclusions but is extremely rich in color. Native cut, possibly heat treated years ago.

0044: 4.32 Ct. Ceylon Blue Sapphire Loose StoneEst. US$200-US$400

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Egyptian Birds, 1909 Charles Whymper: Published in London by Adam and Charles Black in 1909, Charles Whymper's Egyptian Birds 51 illustrations with cover protecting the image, old book plate on the interior from Minnie M. Power, these

0045: Egyptian Birds, 1909 Charles WhymperEst. US$50-US$100

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7 1950s Singers Cards Belafonte & Sinatra: Perry Como, The Hilltoppers, Harry Belafonte, Vic Damone, Pat Boone, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, no markings except Printed in USA, along with their printed signatures, some may have been in album

0046: 7 1950s Singers Cards Belafonte & SinatraEst. US$30-US$60Lot Passed

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7 1950s Western Star Cards McQueen: Some are Western Aces Wild Bill Elliott, Robert Horton, Wayde Preston, Penny Edwards, Gail Davis, Steve McQueen, Richard Boone, 3 1/4" wide by 5 3/8" tall. Printed in USA only markings and without a

0047: 7 1950s Western Star Cards McQueenEst. US$30-US$60

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14 1950s Actress Cards: Mercedes McCambridge, Nina Foch, Mari Aldon, Jane Russell, Jean Peters, Deborah Kerr, Dorothy Malone, Merle Oberon, Rosaland Russell, Ava Gardner, Helen Hayes, Terry Moore, Susan Hayward, noted in

0048: 14 1950s Actress CardsEst. US$50-US$100

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