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THE LIVING ESTATE OF JOHN BRYANT
ABSOLUTE AUCTION Saturday, September 13 - 9:00 AM 4872 Hwy 64 East, Selmer, TN 38375 This auction includes items from the Living Estate of John Bryant, Memphis, TN. John and his Wife Rhonda called the Central Gardens community home for over 42 years and operated John Bryant Estate Sales in the Memphis area for decades. We are honored to offer their legendary collection. The auction also includes select items from: The Living Estate of Collie Beasley, Counce, TN; The Living Estate of Karen Goodman, Bolivar, TN; The Living Estate of Rhonda Keenum, Starkville, MS; The Living Estate of Richard Nichols, Jackson, TN; The Living Estate of William Sullivan, Counce, TN; The Living Estate of Gerry Puckett, Murray, KY; The Living Estate of Debbie Deberry, Bolivar, TN; The Living Estate of Anna Simpson, Middleton, TN; The Living Estate of Linda Meeks, Bethel Springs, TN; The Living Estate of Linda Curtis, Counce, TN; The Living Estate of Cathy Woodruff, Decatur, AL; The Living Estate of Elizabeth Meriwether, Jackson, TN; and The Living Estate of Angela Shoultz, Jackson, TN Preview - Friday, September 12 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pickup Dates: Saturday, September 13 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, September 14 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Monday, September 15 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - Call 731-645-6357 or 731-610-3060 Partial Terms & Conditions: 15.5% Online Buyer's Premium. Discounted to 10% Buyer's Premium for In-House bidders paying with cash or check. See Website for complete terms & conditions. For Lots 148 & 149 Only - 9.25% TN State Sales Tax will be charged If these items are not shipped out of state. All other items are tax exempt. KENNEDY'S AUCTION SERVICE, LLC 4872 Hwy 64 East, Selmer, TN 3875 731-645-5001 - 731-645-6357 - 731-610-3060 matthew@kennedysauction.com TN Auctioneer Lic. #'s 5336 & 6424
Auction lots (529)
Robert M Tudor (19th C.) Morgiana's Dance 1874 O/C
Robert M Tudor (19th Century) "Morgiana's Dance" 1874 Oil On Canvas Painting. A captivating Orientalist painting of the slave...
Shepard Mount (1804-1868) Portrait of a Lady O/C
Shepard Alonzo Mount (1804-1868) Portrait of a Lady Oil On Canvas Painting, 1854. Mount was born and died in Setauket, Long...
Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) Indian Smoke Lodge
Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) Indian Smoke Lodge Oil On Canvas Painting. An Early 1900s Native American encampment with a smoke...
Jacot & Son Swiss Carved Mahogany Music Box
Jacot & Son Swiss Carved Mahogany Music Box Late 19th Century with (4) Interchangeable Cylinders #1256, #1257, #1258, and #1260....
Swiss Station Music Box w/ (3) Dancing Girls
Swiss Station Music Box with (3) Dancing Girls, Circa 1900. Plays eight different tunes. Measures 18 1/2" high X 18 1/4" wide X...
The Britannia BHA English Disc Music Box
The Britannia BHA English 8" Disc Music Box, Circa 1900. Made in St. Croix, Switzerland. (18) 8" pierced metal music disks. Hand...
Mira Mahogany Disc Music Box w/ Cabinet Base
Mira Mahogany 15 1/2" Disc Music Box, Circa 1900 with Chinese Chippendale Style Cabinet Base . (22) 15 1/2" pierced metal music...
Regina Serpentine Disc Music Box w/ Cabinet Base
Regina Mahogany Serpentine 20 3/4" Disc Music Box Circa 1900 with Cabinet Base. The 20 3/4" disc model music box was one of...
J. H. Heller Inlay Orchestra Cylinder Music Box
J. H. Heller Inlay Burl Wood Orchestra Cylinder Music Box, Late 19th Century. Case has lion masks with heavy Victorian ring...
The Criterion 15 1/2" Disc Oak Music Box C. 1900
The Criterion 15 1/2" Disc Oak Music Box Circa 1900 with Quarter Sawn Oak Cabinet Base. Double door base with compartment for...
Swiss Sublime Harmonie Cylinder Music Box, 19th C.
Swiss Sublime Harmonie Piccolo Interchangeable Cylinder Music Box 19th Century with Table Base. Rosewood case with string inlay...
Swiss Sublime Harmonie Cylinder Music Box, 19th C.
Swiss Sublime Harmonie Piccolo Interchangeable Cylinder Music Box 19th Century with Base and Table. The case and base with drawer...
Mira 15 1/2" Disc Mahogany Music Box C. 1900
Mira 15 1/2" Disc Mahogany Double Comb Music Box Circa 1900. Comes with (1) music disc. Measures 12 3/4" high X 27" wide X 20...
Ezio Marzi (1875-1955) Girl Knitting O/C
Ezio Marzi (Italian, 1875-1955) "Girl Knitting" Oil On Canvas Painting. Interior scene with young girl knitting by the fireplace....
Katharine Carl (1865-1938) 1882 Sketch Book
Katharine Augusta Carl (1865-1938) 1882 Sketch Book. (Also spelled as Katherine Carl). The sketch book is in a shadowbox gold...
Katharine Carl (1865-1938) (2) F. A .Carl O/B
Katharine Carl (1865-1938) (2) Francis Augustus Carl Oil On Board Paintings In Shadowbox Frames (Also spelled as Katherine Carl)....
Carl Probst (1854-1924) "The Conversation" O/B
Carl Probst (1854-1924) "The Conversation" Oil On Board Painting. Interior scene of hallway leading to kitchen where an older...
John D. Watson R.S.A. (1832-1892) "The Prayer"
John D. Watson R.S.A. (1832-1892) "The Prayer" Oil On Canvas Painting. The verso has a purchase date of July 22nd, 1867 and...
Queen Victoria 1852 After Alexander Melville 19 C
Queen Victoria 1852 After Alexander Melville (19th Century). Frame labeled, "Queen Victoria By. Mellville English 1852." Image:...
19th C. "Boy In Blue Hat" Oil On Board
19th Century "Boy In Blue Hat" Oil On Board. Illegible signature lower right. Visible image: 15 1/2" X 20". Mid 19th Century gold...
"The Virgin of Sorrows" School of Sassoferrato
"The Virgin of Sorrows" School of Giovanni Battista Salvi de Sassoferrato (1609-1685) Painting. Frame is labeled, "La Vergine...
"Girl w/ Birdcage" Circa 1835 O/C Painting
"Girl with Birdcage" Circa 1835 Oil On Canvas Painting. Unsigned, unknown artist. Beautiful painting of young girl in white dress...
Portrait of Young Boy O/C 2nd Quarter 19th C.
Portrait of Young Boy Oil On Canvas Second Quarter 19th Century. Unsigned, unknown artist. Sweet painting of a seated young lad...
Chas. Waltensperger (1871-1931) Mother's Love O/C
Charles E. Waltensperger (American, 1871-1931) "Mother's Love" Oil On Canvas Painting with Mother, Baby and Little Girl. Charles...
19th C. Portraits, Mother, Father, Daughter O/C
Family Portraits, Mother, Father, and Daughter 2nd Quarter 19th Century Oil On Canvas Paintings. Unidentified gentleman with his...
Russian Silver Enameled Pill Box, Cup, & Box 1890
Russian .875 Silver Enameled Pill Box, Cup, and Box. (1) Pill box or powder dish with hinged lid. Measures approximately 2"...
(3) Cut Glass Powder Dishes w/ Sterling Lids
(3) Cut Glass Powder Dishes with Fancy Embossed Sterling Silver Lids. The tallest measures 3 3/4". The smallest measures 3 1/4"....
Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Dresser & Travel Items
Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Dresser & Travel Items. (1) Large ABP cut glass perfume bottle with fancy screw on cap with London...
Whiting Co. King Edward 1901 Sterling 114 Pcs.
Whiting Co. King Edward 1901 Pattern Sterling Silver 114 Piece Set. (8) Old French hollow knives with silver plated blades, 9...
Schultz Sterling (6) Pcs. Tea & Coffee Service
A. G. Schultz Sterling Silver (6) Piece Tea and Coffee Service. A very fine repousse roses, fruit and flower decorated (6) piece...
International Silver Frontenac Sterling 57 Pcs.
International Silver Frontenac Lilly Pattern Sterling Silver 57 Piece Set. (16) Forks, 7 1/8" long. Nine have monograms. (13)...
J. E. Caldwell Sterling Rococo Serving Bowl
J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Oval Rococo Serving Bowl. Beautiful bowl decorated with reticulated rococo banded rim. Marked on...
Smith Federal Cotillion Sterling 71 Pcs. Set
Frank Smith Federal Cotillion Pattern Sterling Silver 71 Piece Set. (9) Individual salad forks, 6 1/8" long. (9) Forks, 7 1/4"...
A. G. Schultz Sterling (5) Pcs. Tea Service
A. G. Schultz Sterling Silver (5) Piece Tea and Coffee Service. All pieces are hallmarked and marked, "Sterling." A very fine...
Wallace Silver Rose Point Sterling 87 Pcs. Set
Wallace Silver Rose Point Sterling Silver 87 Piece Set. (15) Iced tea spoon, 7 1/2" long. (12) Dinner knives, 9 5/8" long. (4)...
Gorham Sterling Georgian Pattern 5 Pcs. Service
Gorham Sterling Silver Georgian Pattern 5 Piece Tea and Coffee Service. The set is marked with the Gorham lion and anchor mark,...
Gorham, Whiting, & Webster Sterling Bowls
Gorham, Whiting, and Webster Sterling Silver Bowls. (1) Whiting Manufacturing Co. #3937A bowl. The bowl has reprosse flower and...
Boulle Style Letter Box & Victorian Desk Stand
Boulle Style Letter Box & Victorian Desk Stand. (1) Boulle Style Answered and Unanswered Letter Box. Beautiful inlay brass scroll...
Memphis, TN Newspaper & Ephemera, 1848-65
Memphis, Tennessee Newspaper and Ephemera, 1848-65. (1) Memphis Daily Appeal Friday Morning March 10th 1848. Advertisements and...
1862 Memphis Slave Bill of Sale
Slave Girl Bill of Sale Jan. 20th, 1862, Memphis, Tennessee. Purchased by Margaret Hobert (?) for $900 for a girl named Martha,...
19th C. Robert B. Snowden Print On Canvas
19th Century Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bogardus Snowden Print On Canvas. Robert entered the Confederate Army as...
Colt Patent 1849 Pocket Pistol w/ Stagecoach Scene
Colt Patent 1849 .31 Caliber Pocket Pistol with Engraved Stagecoach Robbery Scene On Cylinder. Manufactured in 1852. Serial...
Manhattan Navy .36 Cal. Percussion Revolver
Scarce Civil War Period Manhattan Navy .36 Cal. Percussion Revolver. Marked, "Manhattan Fire Arms Co. Newark, N.J Patent date of...
Merwin & Bray Firearms Co. N.Y .30 Pocket Pistol
Merwin & Bray Firearms Co. N.Y .30 Caliber Pocket Pistol. Front portion left side of receiver brass stamped, "B. Kittredge & Co.,...
L. Chobert Paris, J. M. Happoldt Dueling Pistols
L. Chobert Paris, J. M. Happoldt, Charleston, South Carolina .44 Caliber Dueling Pistols, Circa 1835. The barrels are engraved by...
Early Matchlock Rifle, 15th-16th Century
Early Matchlock Rifle, 15th-16th Century. This is a large bore gun. The inside measurement of bore is approximately 7/8"...
19th C. Double Barrel 20 Ga. Percussion Shotgun
19th Century Double Barrel 20 Gauge Percussion Shotgun. A fine example in its day with a very unusual walnut carved wood trigger...
(2) Colt Model 1877 Lightning D/A Revolvers
***TENNESSEE SALES TAX WILL BE CHARGED ON THIS ITEM*** (2) Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolvers. (1) Serial #156068....
(2) Colt Model 1877 Lightning D/A Revolvers
***TENNESSEE SALES TAX WILL BE CHARGED ON THIS ITEM*** (2) Colt Model 1877 Lightning .38 Caliber Double Action Revolvers. Both...
Beretta Mod. 418 Semi Auto 6.35mm Pistol
Beretta Model 418 Semi Auto 6.35mm (.25 ACP) Pistol. Made in Italy, 1954. This is a well made reliable small pocket pistol. The...
Colt Official Police .38 Spl. Revolver, 1939
Colt Official Police .38 Special. Revolver, 1939. Barrel is marked, "Colt Official Police .38," and two line including patent...
Circle C Case Lady Leg 1920-1930, Schrade Switch
Circle C Case Lady Leg 1920-1930, George Schrade Switchblade, and (17) Other Knives. (1) Case RM 1097 Circle C lady leg knife,...
Sarah Whiter Sampler May 17, 1820
Sarah Whiter Sampler May 17, 1820. Origin of this sampler is unknown. We believe this example to be from the same estate as the...
Cynthia M Motheral Franklin, TN Sampler 1840
Cynthia M. Motheral Franklin, Tennessee Sampler 1840. Showcases four alphabets. Name, date and location are in a navy blue...
Ann Elizabeth Brackin 1839 Sampler w/ Poem
Ann Elizabeth Brackin 1839 Sampler with Poem. Sampler has two alphabets, decorative border, flowers, birds, and compote with...
Concepcion Vargas 1856 Sampler
Concepcion Vargas 1856 Sampler. Unknown origin, could be from California or Mexico. Decorated with three alphabets, numbers,...
Franklin Roosevelt Sgd Letter To Charl Williams
Franklin Roosevelt Signed Letter To Charl Ormond Williams. Written from the White House, April 18, 1940. Letter written in...
Civil War Reunion Badges, Forrest, Johnston
Civil War Reunion Badges, Forrest, Johnston. (1) Rare celluloid Daughters of the Confederacy N. B. Forrest Camp No. 215 U.S.C.V....
The Art and Mystery of TN Furniture and Its Makers
The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and Its Makers Through 1850 by. Derita Coleman Williams and Nathan Harsh; 1988....
1877 Crosby Brass Three Chime Steamboat Whistle
1877 Crosby Brass Three Chime Steamboat Whistle. Marked, "Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co. Boston. U. S. Pat. Jan. 30 1877."...
18th C. English Village Scene O/C Painting
18th Century English Village Scene Oil On Canvas Painting. Unsigned, unknown artist. The painting is of a farmhouse with a thatch...
Unknown Artist 19th C. Watermelon Still Life O/C
Unknown Artist 19th Century Watermelon Still Life Oil On Canvas Mounted On Board(?) Painting. Oval mid 19th Century frame....
(2) John Cuthbert Hare (1908-1978) Landscapes W/C
(2) John Cuthbert Hare (American, 1908-1978) Landscape Water Color Paintings. (1) Autumn village landscape. Signed lower right,...
1866 Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson O/C Prints
Very Scarce 1866 Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Oil On Canvas Chromolithograph Prints. This process was developed a lot...
Arno V Riesen (1865-1929) Girl w/ Birds O/C, 1910
Arno Von Riesen (1865-1929) Girl with Birds Oil On Canvas Painting, 1910. Beautiful painting of a young girl feeding doves...
Unknown Artist Cupid and Psyche O/C Mid 20th C.
Unknown Artist "Cupid and Psyche" Oil On Canvas Painting, Mid 20th Century. Beautiful scene with Cupid and Psyche examining a...
G. Moran Early 20th C. Sitting Man Painting
G. Moran Early 20th Century Sitting Man Oil On Canvas Mounted On Board Painting. A sitting man holding a glass of wine in his...
Etouffoirs en Acier Eight Air Cylinder Music Box
Etouffoirs en Acier Mahogany Eight Air Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1880. Comes with a laminated original list of songs. Cylinder...
Schutz-Marke Symphonion Disc Music Box
Schutz-Marke German Symphonion Disc Music Box with Walnut Case and Original Lithograph Inset In Lid, Late 19th Century. The...
Mermod Freres Ideal Piccolo Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Freres Swiss Ideal Piccolo Interchangeable 6 Air, Cylinder Carved Oak Case Music Box, Late19th Century. Made by Mermod...
Schutz-Marke German Polyphon Music Box C
Schutz-Marke German Polyphon Disc Music Box Circa 1890 with Walnut Case and Lithograph Inset Inside Lid. Plays 15 5/8" Disc. The...
Criterion Oak Music Box w/ Matching Stand C. 1900
The Criterion Carved Oak Disc Music Box with Matching Stand, Circa 1900. Nice matching oak stand with storage for discs....
Regina Mahogany 15" Disc Music Box, 1899
Regina Mahogany 15" Disc Music Box, 1899. Music box is in an elaborate gothic mahogany case with angels and cupids. Serial...
Mira Mahogany 18" Disc Music Box w/ Disc Cabinet
Mira Mahogany 18" Disc Music Box Circa 1900 with Mahogany Disc Cabinet. (25) 18 1/2" metal music discs. Music box measures 15"...
Mira Floor Model Mahogany Disc Music Box
Mira Floor Model Mahogany Disc Music Box. Beautiful 17" disc playing box with reeded legs, applied decorative carvings, openwork...
Mermod Freres Swiss 10 Tune Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Freres Swiss 10 Tune Cylinder Music Box with Carved Oak Case, Late 19th Century. Made by Mermod Freres and retailed by...
Gorham Silver Chantilly Sterling, 54 Pcs. Set
Gorham Silver Chantilly Sterling Silver, 54 Piece Set. (16) Forks, 6 7/8" long. (11) Forks, 7 3/8" long. (2) Individual salad...
(3) Pcs. Gorham Silver Co. Sterling Coffee Set
(3) Piece Gorham Silver Co. Sterling Silver Partial Gilt Morning Coffee Set. Retailed by Cowell and Hubbard Co. Elaborate shaped...
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Fish Serving Set, C. 1860
Tiffany & Co. Solid Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set, Circa 1860. This set has the P, star, S, hallmark (Polhamus and Shiebler)...
Oneida Stanton Hall Sterling ,138 Pcs. Set
Oneida Silver Heirloom Stanton Hall 1951 Pattern Sterling Silver 138 Piece Set. (8) Cocktail or seafood forks, 5 3/8 long. (10)...
Gorham Sterling (3) Piece Morning Coffee Service
Gorham Sterling Silver Three Piece Morning Coffee Service. Elaborate shaping with full floral and scroll designs. All pieces are...
International Silver Rosalind-New Sterling 115 Pcs
International Silver Rosalind-New 1921 Pattern Sterling Silver (115) Piece Set. (10) Seafood cocktail forks, 5 3/8" long. (13)...
Gorham Sterling Three Piece Morning Coffee Service
Gorham Sterling Silver Three Piece Morning Coffee Service. All pieces are marked with the Gorham hallmarks, Sterling, and...
Lunt Silver Modern Victorian Sterling 74 Pcs. Set
Lunt Silver Modern Victorian 1941 Pattern Sterling Silver (74) Piece Set. (8) Iced tea spoons, 7 1/4" long. (18) Five o'clock...
(5) Piece Silver Dresser Set, Gorham, Mauser
(5) Piece Silver Dresser Set, Gorham, Mauser. (1) Mauser sterling silver covered jewelry box, Circa 1900's. Art Nouveau sterling...
Sterling Powder Dishes, Glove Stretcher, Etc.
Group of Sterling Silver Powder Dishes, Glove Stretcher, Etc. (1) Sterling silver glove stretch tongs with repousse floral...
Gorham Cinderella & Lunt Mary II Sterling 64 Pcs.
Gorham Cinderella and Lunt Mary II Sterling Silver Flatware, 64 Pieces Total. Gorham Silver Cinderella pattern sterling silver...
Wallace Silver Stradivari Sterling (61) Pcs. Set
Wallace Silver Stradivari Sterling Silver (61) Piece Set. (7) Knives with stainless blades, 9 3/4" long. (5) Flat handle butter...
French Curio w/ Marquetry Flower Inlay & Bronze
French Curio with Marquetry Flower Inlay and Bronze Decoration. Nice curio with curved glass ends, bowed front glass door, two...
Pair George III Style Mahogany Pedestals & Urns
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Pedestals and Cutlery Urns. Both urns have a flame finial above an acanthus carved cap that...
Fine French Mahogany China Cabinet
Fine French Mahogany China Cabinet with Curved and Beveled Glass. This beautiful China cabinet has four adjustable plate glass...
Rosewood M/T Server, C. 1850 Attr. Meeks
Rosewood Marble Top Server Attributed to Meeks, Circa 1850. Beautiful server with the original marble top. The top has scroll...
English Pine Breakfront Cabinet
Nice cabinet with two panel folding doors in upper section above four drawers and two folding doors in base. Cabinet has five...
Rosewood Marble Top Table w/ Grapes, Attrib. Roux
Rosewood Marble Top Table with Grapes, Attributed to Alexander Roux Circa 1855. Fantastic table with pink marble top and carved...
Walnut Two Door Bookcase, Circa 1850
Walnut Two Door Bookcase with One Adjustable Shelf, Circa 1850. Bookcase has arched glass doors and one drawer in base with...
Victorian East Lake Walnut Cylinder Roll Desk
Victorian East Lake Walnut Cylinder Roll Desk, Circa 1870. The crown has an aesthetic movement carved urn with foliage. Cylinder...
Mid 19th C. Half Tester Rosewood Bed
Mid 19th C. Half Tester Rosewood Bed. The tester bed is decorated with four finials and pierced carved scallops. The headboard...
Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1860
Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1860. Beautiful dresser with carved crown, candle shelves, arched mirror, and in the...
C. 1850 Flame Mahogany Wig Dresser
Circa 1850 Flame Mahogany Wig Dresser with Marble Top. This dresser has stencil label in top drawer, "D. F. Meader & Co....
Gothic Victorian Walnut Breakfront
Gothic Victorian Walnut Breakfront or Bookcase. Base has four doors and one interior shelf. The top section has two doors with...