Americana, Indian Baskets, Fine Art & Toys

Done

New Market, TN, United States

Auction Details

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.

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Iron Accountant's Tall Armchair: 1910 era, out of an old Penn. Bank., twisted iron, wooden arms, 4 feet tall, seat height is 34" tall.

0097: Iron Accountant's Tall ArmchairEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Mahogany Chippendale Armchair: Chinese Chippendale carving on the arms and legs, Mahogany frame, probably 1950s era, well constructed. 38" tall by 28" wide.

0098: Mahogany Chippendale ArmchairEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

19th Cent. Tole Ware Tray: 1850 era, painted on tin tray, floral design open handles, roses and leaves, 26" long by 20" wide.

0099: 19th Cent. Tole Ware TrayEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Sold

Inheritance Relationship Chart 1945: Published by Dawn Publishing Co., for American Archives Association, Nolan's Universal Chart Showing Relationships and Degrees of Kindred According to the Civil, Canon and Common Laws, make it

0101: Inheritance Relationship Chart 1945Est. US$50-US$100

See Sold Price

1868 Johnson's Map of South America: Showing South America by Johnson in 1868, numerous changes of boundaries and names, Patagonia no longer exists. Published by Johnson & Ward, site size is 16 1/2" wide by 23 1/2" tall plus the matting.

0102: 1868 Johnson's Map of South AmericaEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Sold

Johnson's Map of Kentucky & Tennessee: No date but mid 19th Century, vignettes showing the State House in Nashville and Navy Yards in Memphis, showing Tennessee and Kentucky with very early roads and railroads, long before Interstates or

0103: Johnson's Map of Kentucky & TennesseeEst. US$100-US$200

See Sold Price

1920s Executive Desk & Matching Credenza: One of the most exotic figured Mahoganies you can imagine, center drawer with side regular and file drawers, matching credenza with same fluted side columns, old but not exact matching chair

0104: 1920s Executive Desk & Matching CredenzaEst. US$2,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Sold

Tiffany Sterling Shell Shaped Bowl: In the original Tiffany & Co. bag, 2 3/4" by 2 1/2", 2 small round ball feet, marked Tiffany & Co., Makers Sterling 22479 M.

0105: Tiffany Sterling Shell Shaped BowlEst. US$100-US$200

See Sold Price

Folk Art Waterwheel & Mill House Tennessee: Gershom Miles was an all around fix it man. He worked for Eastern Air Lines in Miami for 50+ years, retired and moved back to Knoxville. While here in the late 1970s and 80s, he made animal

0106: Folk Art Waterwheel & Mill House TennesseeEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

50 Year Eastern Air Lines Bronze Service Medallion: Gershom Miles was an all around fix it man. He worked for Eastern Air Lines in Miami for 50+ years, retired and moved back to Knoxville. In Miami, he was one of Eastern's chief mechanics, repair

0107: 50 Year Eastern Air Lines Bronze Service MedallionEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Sold

Room Size 12 x 15 Wool Oriental Rug: All wool, 12 x 15, some side moth damage, probably this rug is from the 1980s era, unusually clean, off white, or beige colors, floral motif, no signs of pets, this is a clean, attractive rug ready

0108: Room Size 12 x 15 Wool Oriental RugEst. US$200-US$400

See Sold Price

Wright & Son Taunton, Mass Stoneware Jug: Mid to late 19th century, impressed stamp of 2 and T. Wright & Son Stoneware Taunton, Mass., 14 1/2" tall by 8" wide, handmade, applied handle.

0109: Wright & Son Taunton, Mass Stoneware JugEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Hand Carved Wooden Decoy: Chisel marks visible, rigid head, original surface, 12 1/2" long, 5" wide, 7" tall, American, probably from Michigan

0110: Hand Carved Wooden DecoyEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

East Tenn Handmade Split Basket: Sevier County, Tennessee, Sam McCarter maker, 1980s era, Oak splits, lined interior, 16" long by 12" wide and tall to the top of the handle.

0111: East Tenn Handmade Split BasketEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

3.73 Ct. Faint Blue Sapphire: Loose sapphire from 1930s Sri Lanka, very light blue color, eye clean, almost square cut. Probably heat treated years ago.

0112: 3.73 Ct. Faint Blue SapphireEst. US$50-US$100Lot Passed

4 Loose Sapphire Stones 9.72 Ct TW: Cushion cut, round, and even a rare platinum colored sapphire, largest is a cushion cut at 4.02 and colorless, 2 rounds at 2.98 and 2.04 each and 1.68 ct. emerald cut with some dark spots inside, all

0113: 4 Loose Sapphire Stones 9.72 Ct TWEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

3 Loose Topaz Stones 9.35 Ct. TW: 3 Round loose Topaz clear stones, 3.96, 2.83, 2.56 weights, all eye clean, all from Sri Lanka from the 1930s, possibly heat treated, total weight for the 3 stones is 9.35 carats.

0114: 3 Loose Topaz Stones 9.35 Ct. TWEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

3 Loose Quartz Stones 22.71 Ct TW: From 1930s Sri Lanka, 3 loose quartz, emerald and cushion cuts, clear, amber and smoky.

0115: 3 Loose Quartz Stones 22.71 Ct TWEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Hungarian Landscape: Brought to the US in the late 1940s by displaced Hungarian Jews, the painting signature starts with a B and its your guess from there on. The scene shows 2 women, 1 standing and 1 seated, walking

0116: Hungarian LandscapeEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Sold

Hungarian Landscape w/Red Roofed House: Brought to the US in the late 1940s by displaced Hungarian Jews, the same artist as above and below but unsigned, scene is an oil on board showing a red roofed barn next to a house with a lady

0117: Hungarian Landscape w/Red Roofed HouseEst. US$200-US$400

See Sold Price

Sold

Hungarian Still Life Painting of flowers on Table: Brought to the US in the late 1940s by displaced Hungarian Jews, this painting signed by the same artist above is unreadable but starts with a B, colored flowers are in a blue vase pot on a gold

0118: Hungarian Still Life Painting of flowers on TableEst. US$200-US$400

See Sold Price

Ugly Jug Cup Folk Art North Carolina: Unreadable marking but photographed, white or oatmeal colored glaze that does not quite cover the piece completely, figure is sticking out its tongue, probably from the 1930s era in maybe North

0119: Ugly Jug Cup Folk Art North CarolinaEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Chihuahua Mexican? Handmade Pot: Styled face with almond shaped eyes, black triangle with clay rosettes, incised diamond, lightening bolt or rickrack in clay against black background, 4 sets in the round pattern, undecorated and

0120: Chihuahua Mexican? Handmade PotEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Minton English Porcelain Tid Bit Tray: Probably 1920s or 30s era, Minton porcelain from England, urn in center of plates with floral borders, enameled painted designs, the base is 9" wide and the top of the ring is 11" tall.

0121: Minton English Porcelain Tid Bit TrayEst. US$40-US$70Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

John Coker, Ltd.

Knoxville, TN, United States

21 Reviews

428 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

US$0US$10

US$250US$25

US$750US$50

US$1,500US$100

US$5,000US$250

US$10,000US$500

US$25,000US$750

US$35,000US$1,000

US$50,000US$2,000

US$75,000US$2,500

Preview

Fri., Jan. 3, 2014. 12-5 PM Eastern Standard Time

1511 W. Hwy 11E

New Market, TN 37820

USA

Buyer's Premium

Terms & Conditions

Everything is sold as is where is. All Sales Are Final, No Exceptions. John W. Coker, Ltd/antiquesonline do not guarantee authenticity of any item listed in this sale. Bidders should make arrangements to have items of interest examined by their own experts and determine authenticity to their own satisfaction prior to bidding. Please do not bid unless you intend to honor the bid as we will post negative feedback and proceed against you legally for not completing the sale. Buyer agrees to be governed by the Laws of the State of Tennessee. All legal disputes will be settled in Tennessee with no exception whatsoever. By bidding in this auction, you are agreeing to all of stated and written terms. All sales are final and there are no refunds for any reason whatsoever. We do not accept PayPal or Credit Cards but we do accept checks which can take up to 20 business days to clear from your bank, money orders which take 7 business days to make sure are not fake, bank drafts, wire transfers for fastest service, Western Unions, and of course, cash. For the fastest US payment, PopMoney.com is accepted. It can transfer money in the same day from the buyers account to the sellers account. Payment is expected to be received within 10 days after the auction date. Please make sure you have any condition reports necessary prior to Auction time, as once the sale begins, no condition reports will be sent out. Measurements are approximate and may be off by fractional inches, every effort is made to be correct but typos do occur and can be overlooked when proofed. There are some buyers that have issues that could have been resolved by asking questions before the sale. I want to repeat again, All Sales Final, Everything Is Sold As Is, With No Exceptions. No Refunds Are Given For Any Reasons Whatsoever. We will be glad to take your purchase to one of several packing stores for you. Most purchasers seem to be pleased with the UPS packing store system and there are 3 close by. The arrangements for packing and shipping are completely between you and the packer, we are not responsible for any of their actions or charges. Contact Nathan Mishu at 865-584-0081 for shipping expenses. If a purchased item is going to be shipped overseas and requires an ITN number, the piece will have to be shipped from a specific UPS Shipping Store in Knoxville that specializes in getting these numbers. The fee for this service is between the buyer and the UPS Store with us having no part in this transaction other than delivering the object to the packing store. Please ask any questions you may have well in advance of the auction, your interest is appreciated and we want to work with you but on sale day, do not expect condition reports or information as all the staff will be working at the auction. Again, please ask questions concerning the items before the auction. Every effort will be made to answer any question you may ask but the policy is enforced, All Sales Final, No Refunds for any reason whatsoever. If you do not intend to pay for your purchase, please do not bid as we will place your name on a listing of problem bidders. Thank you for perusing our offerings, I hope you find objects of interest to you and are successful at the auction.