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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)
Venetian Lovers Porcelain Plaque
Venetian Lovers Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque in late 19th Century frame. Measures 7" X 8 1/2". Frame: 12" X 14". Condition- Good...
Porcelain Plaque Nude w/ Veil C. 1890
Nude Wrapped In Veil Before Landscape Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque, C. 1890. Initialed by the artist lower right. Measures 7" X...
Fischer & Mieg Porcelain Plaque of Egyptian Queen
Fischer & Mieg Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Egyptian Queen. The porcelain is signed on back, "F&M," and numbered. Hand...
19th C. Porcelain Plaque of Madonna & Child
19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Madonna and Child. The plaque is in an extensively carved and gilded scrolling leaf...
Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Lady & Child
19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Lady with Child Interior Scene with Tiger Skin Rug. Framed in a gold leaf frame of...
Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Cupid, 19th C.
Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Cupid, 19th Century. Framed in a contemporary gold leaf frame. Visible image: 6" X 8 3/4"....
Bessie Bamber (C. 1870-after 1910) Cats Plaque
Bessie Bamber (British, C. 1870-after 1910) Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Cats, Circa 1900. Signed lower right, "B. B." Bamber...
Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Nude Lady
Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of Nude Lady, Circa 1890. Framed in a 19th Century Victorian gold leaf frame. The porcelain...
Napoleon Porcelain Plaque Table, 19th C.
Napoleon Porcelain Plaque Table, 19th Century. Circular table with carved gilded valanced frieze on three carved and gilded...
(4) Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques In Rocco Frames
(4) Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques In Rocco Frames. (1) Reclining lady reading book in carved and gilded Italian Rocco frame....
KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "Gute Nacht"
KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "Gute Nacht" (Good Night). Impressed on verso, "KPM." Has the original label No. 3094 and...
Francois Dumont (1751-1831) Village Bride O/I
Francois Dumont (1751-1831) The Village Bride, Painting on Ivory. Dumont was a French painter of portrait miniatures. He was born...
Gilded Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon, 19th Century
Gilded Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century. Heavy statue that weighs: 5 lbs. 9.6 oz. Measures 11" high X 4 1/8"...
(2) Eschle Reuge German Bird Cage Automatons
(2) Eschle Reuge German Bird Cage Singing Automatons. Cages are a decorative brass and are in a beautiful late 20th Century gold...
Brass Bird Cage Automaton
Brass Bird Cage Automaton. Measures 9 1/4" X 5 3/4" diameter. Condition- Overall good condition. Mechanically, the bird is in...
Gilt Bronze Girandole Set, Circa 1850
Brass Gilt Girandole Set with Crystal Prisms, Circa 1850. Unmarked. Beautiful early set, possibly Cornelius & Baker, definitely a...
Pair Aragon Lamps w/ Cut Satin Shades Mid 19th C
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two Armed Aragon Lamps with Cut/Etched Satin Glass Shades and 6" Prisms, Mid 19th Century. Converted to...
Napoleon III Clock Set by Raingo Freres 19th C.
Napoleon III Ormolu Onyx Figural Three Piece Mantle Clock Set by Raingo Freres, Mid 19th Century. This clock set belonged to the...
Mid 19th C. French Style Wall Mirror
Mid 19th Century French Style Giltwood Wall Mirror. Beautiful mirror with pierced carved decoration with grapes and flowers....
Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Putti Candelabras
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Cast Bronze or Brass and Onyx Putti Candelabras. One putti is holding wheat...
19th C. Italian Giltwood Wall Bracket w/ Cherub
Large 19th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Bracket with Cherub. Bracket with winged cherub support decorated with flower hair...
Saint John the Baptist 17th/18th C. Carved Figure
Saint John the Baptist 17th/18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Figure. Measures 18 1/2" high X 8 1/4" wide X 6 1/4" deep. Condition-...
Large 19th C. Full Body Giltwood Wall Bracket
Large 19th C. Full Body Giltwood Wall Bracket. An absolutely beautiful example with cupid with outstretched arms supporting the...
Ansonia Mantle Clock w/ Putti Figures
Ansonia Mantle Clock with Putti Figures. This is standing group #1089 with two putti standing with a basket of fruit and...
German Junghans Elephant Mystery Clock
German Junghans Elephant Mystery Clock. In a form of an elephant with a raised trunk, suspended clock face with Arabic numerals....
Pair of Cathedral Angel Lights On Stands
Pair of Cathedral Angel Lights On Stands/Pedestals, Circa 1900. A stunning pair of angel lights with three lights each and satin...
Attr Antonio Federighi (1420-1483) Marble Cistern
Attributed to Antonio Federighi of Siena (1420-1483) Italian Renaissance White Marble Cistern. Federighi was an Italian architect...
Monumental Pr Tiffany Style Dome Lights E. 20th C.
Monumental Pair of Tiffany Style Stained Glass Dome Lights, Early 20th Century. Lights suspend from metal band with four scroll...
Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Earrings
Pair of Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Earrings. Ladies rhodium plated 14K white gold, solitaire diamond earrings....
(2) 18K Gold Ladies Watches
(2) 18K Gold Ladies Watches. (1) Highly carved and decorative case with bird on nest, flowers, star, and Greek key decoration....
Gentlemen's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Gentlemen's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring. Textured and polished rhodium plated 14K white and yellow gold modern-style...
Gentleman's 10K Diamond Cluster 3.6 ct Ring
Gentleman's 10K Two Tone Diamond Cluster 3.6 ct Ring. One men's textured and polished rhodium plated 10K white and yellow gold...
Ladies 14K Two Tone Diamond Bypass Ring
Ladies 14K Two Tone Diamond Bypass Ring. One ladies polished rhodium plated 14K white and yellow gold modern-style...
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring w/ 1.400 ct.
Ladies 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring with (10) Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Estimated Total Weight of 1.400 ct....
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Eastern Star Ring
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Eastern Star Ring. One ladies textured and polished 14K white and yellow gold modern style (1950 to...
18K Yellow Gold Leopard Pendant w/ Emerald Eyes
18K Yellow Gold Leopard Pendant with Emerald Eyes and Black Enameled Spots. Stamped, "18K; Tauni; Cooper." Measures 1 1/2" high X...
Victorian 14K Gold Folding Lorgnette Glasses
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Folding Lorgnette Glasses with 25" Chain. Marked, "14K," and with the maker's hallmark,...
(2) 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Cameo Brooches
(2) 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Cameos Brooches. (1) Beautiful lady with cupid. Measures 1.91" X 2.44". Marked on clasp, "14K." (1)...
14K White Gold Diamond & Pearl Pin
14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Pin. (24) Round cut diamonds in various sizes. Approximately 0.40 ct.tw. (6) Cultured pearls....
French Napoleon III 1857 A 10 Francs Coin
French Napoleon III 1857 A 10 Francs Coin. This coin is 0.90 fine gold. Total weight: 0.100 troy ounces (2.1 dwt; 3.2 grams)....
(3) Pairs of 14K Gold Ladies Earrings
(3) Pairs of 14K Gold Ladies Earrings. (1) Pair with loops with drops. Marked, "14K." Measure 50.4mm long X 24mm wide. (1) Pair...
14K Bracelet, 31" Beaded Necklace & Chain w/ Cross
14K Bracelet, 31" Beaded Necklace and Chain with Cross. (1) Rose gold twist cable bracelet. Measures 4.92mm diameter. Bracelet...
(3) 14K Yellow Gold Chains
(3) 14K Yellow Gold Chains. They measures 3.0mm and are 30" long. Total weight: 2.41 troy ounces (75 grams; 48 .2 dwt). Marked,...
Two Natural Pearl & Carved Onyx 18K Cameos
Two Antique Natural Pearl and Hand Carved Onyx 18K Cameo Brooches. (1) Hand carved onyx cameo brooch with (2) 4.40mm natural...
14K Gold Filigree Cameo w/ Diamond Necklace
Antique 14K White Gold Filigree Cameo with Diamond Necklace. The beautiful hand carved lady on this cameo is wearing a mine cut...
14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo w/ Diamond Necklace
Antique Victorian Tear Drop Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo with Diamond Necklace. The beautiful hand carved lady on...
Mumtaz Mahal HP Miniature 14K Brooch, 19th C
Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631) Hand Painted Miniature 14K White Gold Brooch with Abalone Shell Back, 19th Century. Mumtaz was the...
Hammersley Pattern #4935 China, (11) Pcs.
Hammersley Pattern #4935 English Bone China, (11) Pieces. Fine china with cobalt gold trim rims and fruit and flower decorations....
(12) Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Porcelain Opera Plates
Set of (12) Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Porcelain Opera Cabinet Plates, Early 20th Century. Fine, elaborate plates with raised gilding...
Cobalt Blue and Gilt English China, 19th Century
Cobalt Blue and Gilt English China (22) Pieces, 19th Century assembled group. (1) Similar pattern large antique G. Grainger,...
Meissen Blue Onion Porc. Platter & Covered Dishes
Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Platter & Two Covered Dishes. (1) Platter with scalloped rim, 13 5/8" wide X 19 1/2" long. (2) Round...
Two Meissen Compotes w/ Flowers and Gilt
Two Meissen Compotes with Applied Flowers, Gilt Decoration and Reticulated Bowls, Late 19th Century. Signed with the blue crossed...
12 Sevres 19th C Porcelain Portrait Plates
(12) Sevres 19th Century Porcelain Portrait Plates. Beautiful 9" plated decorated with flowers, gilt wreath and handpainted...
Old Paris Plates, Dresser Box & Worcester Tazza
Old Paris Plates, Dresser Box and Worcester Tazza. (1) Reticulated hand painted porcelain Tazza attributed to Royal Worcester....
Peter Paul Rubens & Marie de' Medici Plates
Peter Paul Rubens and Marie de' Medici Plates.(1) Late 19th Century Continental porcelain plate of Peter Paul Rubens mounted in a...
Royal Dux Porcelain Figures Hunter & Maiden
Royal Dux Porcelain Figures Hunter and Maiden, Circa 1900. Classical scene with ancient columns and marble bench. The hunter...
Paul Muller The Ancona China Set, 142 Pcs.
Paul Muller "The Ancona" Pattern China, 142 Piece Set. Each piece is marked with the Muller crown hallmark and, "Paul Muller...
Marble of Children Reading Book, Late 19th C.
Italian Marble Sculpture of Children Reading Book, Late 19th Century. No signature. Child on the right Measures 19 1/2" high X 9...
Henry Dumaige (1830-1888) "Hebe" Figure
Henry Etienne Dumaige (French 1830-1888) "Hebe" Figure. Depicts the Greek Goddess Hebe riding an eagle perched on Jupiter. Label...
Marble Classical Column Pedestal, 19th C.
Marble Classical Column Pedestal, 19th Century. Marked on base, "Creste(?) Rossi & Figli Italy." Pedestal comes apart into...
Antonio Piazza (1875-1925) Marble Bust of Lady
Antonio Piazza (Italian, 1875-1925) Bust of Lady Carrara Marble, Circa 1900. Signed on reverse, "A. Piazza; Carrara." (See...
Marble Sculpture of Venus de Milo w/ Pedestal
Marble Sculpture of Venus de Milo with Alabaster Pedestal. The pedestal will dismantle into three pieces. Bust: 24" high X 6 1/2"...
Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Sculpture La Science
Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Spelter Sculpture of La Science C. 1900. Beautiful bronze patina sculpture gold gilt torch and...
Light Green Marble Pedestal Circa 1890
Light Green Marble Pedestal Circa 1890. The pedestal dismantles into several pieces for shipping. Measures 43" High and base is...
Two Alabaster Bust of Ladies C. 1910
(1) Adolfo Cipriani (Italian, 1880-1930) carved alabaster bust "Girl in Hat". Signed on reverse "A. Cipriani" Circa 1910....
White Marble Pedestal with Greek Key Circa 1900
White Marble Greek Key Pedestal, Circa 1900 with Bronze Cupid "Alerte" Statue. The bronze has a manufactured tag on base, "Made...
Alabaster and Marble Lamp w/ Boy & Girl
Large Alabaster and Marble Lamp with Boy and Girl Reading Book Circa 1920. Red marble base and balance is white marble and...
Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus 19th C.
Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus Late 19th Century with Dark Green Patina. He is nude, in contraposto with sandals and a skin tied...
Mahogany Fluted Classical Column Pedestal
Mahogany Fluted Classical Column Pedestal. Mahogany pedestal 401/2" High X 11 1/4" Square at the base. Condition- Faded finish...
Friedrich Goldschider (1845-97) Gardien de Harem
Friedrich Goldschider (1845-1897) "Le Gardien de Harem" Late 19th Century. An Orientalist Austrian polychromed terracotta of a...
Bronze Mercury Sculpture After Boschetti
Bronze Mercury Sculpture After Benedetto Boschetti (Italian, 1820-1879), Last Half 20th Century. The base is a two-piece faux...
Julien Causse (1869-1938) "La Rose" Sculpture
Julien Causse (1869-1938) "La Rose" Sculpture, Circa 1900. The large newel post light of Art Nouveau lady with roses, hat, and...
George III Mahogany Teapoy, First Half 19th C.
George III Mahogany Teapoy, First Half 19th Century. The teapoy has a sectioned interior with three Rosewood lids and wooden ring...
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wine Cooler
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wine Cooler with Metal Liner. The wine cooler has brass bands and handles. Measures 31" high X 24 1/2"...
Four Part Federal Mahogany Dinning Table
Four Part Federal Mahogany Dinning Table with Brass Claw Feet Caps. Measures 30" high X 110" long X 50 3/4" wide. Condition-...
Set of 8 Rose Carved Walnut Chairs w/ Hip Rest
Set of (8) Custom Made Rose Carved Walnut Chairs with Hip Rest and Balloon Backs. Chairs are covered in a French style blue...
Regency Style Mahogany Cellarette
Regency Style Mahogany Cellarette. Nice cellarette with claw feet, carving molding, and lion mask bail handles. Measures 23 1/4"...
Inlaid English Victorian Rosewood Buffet
Inlaid English Victorian Rosewood Buffet. Profusely inlaid with urns, cupids, scroll, acanthus leaves and string inlay. The...
Heavily Carved Victorian Mahogany Marble Top Table
Heavily Carved Victorian Mahogany Turtle Marble Top Table. Nice table with veneer band with crotch mahogany and an applied rose...
Louis XV Style Writing Desk w/ Bronze Figural Leg
Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Bronze Figural Leg Mounts. This desk has marquetry and bird's eye maple veneer, leather top with...
Victorian Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Victorian Walnut Drop Front Secretary with Mirror and Cabriole Legs. The secretary has a drop down writing area, interior...
Antique Japanese Chest Humphrey Bogart Connection
Antique Circa 1760 Japanese Choba Dansu Merchant Tansu Chest with Humphrey Bogart Connection. This chest comes with a numbered...
Oak Welch Dresser Glass Rack
Oak Welch Dresser Glass Rack. Two parts. Lower section has five drawers above lower shelf. Upper section has three shelves with...
Mission Oak Sofa Attributed to Stickley
Mission Oak Tendon Jointed Sofa Attributed to Gustav Stickley. Measures 30" high X 68" long X 24" deep and seat height of 18 1/2"...
Federal Mahogany Poster Bed Circa 1830
Federal Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus Carved Columns, Circa 1830. Mattress: 56" X 76 1/2". Bed measures 90" high X 63" wide X...
Mitchell Rammelsberg Walnut Victorian Bed
Mitchell Rammelsberg Walnut Victorian Bed. Measures 104" high X 82" long X 65 1/2" wide. Mattress: 59" wide X 76 1/2" long....
C. 1915 Mahogany End Table w/ Safe
Circa 1915 Mahogany End Table with Safe. Measures 30" high X 15 1/2" square. Safe comes with a three-number combination. Outer...
(3) Tin Advertisement, Memphis, White Rock & Fair
(3) Tin Advertisement, Memphis, White Rock & Fair. (1) Overbey & Saunders, Madison St., Memphis, Tennessee For Sale sign. Marked...
Gerst Brewing Co. Nashville, Tenn Sign, 1899
Gerst Brewing Co. Nashville, Tennessee Sign, 1899. Marked in lower left, "A. D 1899; Compliments of the William Gerst Brewing Co....
Enterprise Double Wheel Store Coffee Grinder
Enterprise Double Wheel Store Coffee Grinder, Pat July 12, 1898. Marked, "Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Philadelphia, PA." Grinder...
Landers, Fray & Clark Crown Coffee Mill
Landers, Fray & Clark #20 Double Wheel Crown Coffee Mill, New Britain Conn. Measures 12 1/2" high X 7 3/4" wide (not including...
(2) Small Oak Antique Display Cases
(2) Antique Small Oak Country Store or Store Display Cases. (1) Case with three shelves and bead work trim. Case has a backdoor...
(8) Penny Toy Tin Elk On Wheels
(8) Penny Toy Tin Elk On Wheels. Measure 4 1/2" high X 4" long. Condition- Most are in very good condition with some minor wear...
Lehmann Balky Mule & B & S Turkey Tin Toys
Lehmann Balky Mule and B & S Turkey Tin Toys. (1) Lehmann Balky mule wind-up tin toy, 1920's. Measures 7" long. (1) German...
Mason & Parker Articulated Horse Cart
Mason & Parker Articulated Tin and Steel Horse Cart. This circa 1900 is an very early tin toy example from this company, all...
Knickerbocker Clockwork Long Billed Donald Duck
Knickerbocker Clockwork Windup Long Billed Donald Duck. Measures 11 1/2" high. Comes with working windup key. Condition- The...
Schoenhut Evil Clown & Barney Google
Schoenhut Evil Clown & Barney Google. (1) Schoenhut circus clown. 9" high. (1) Schoenhut Barney Google, 8" high. (1) Parts to a ...
(2) Rare 1926 Mardi Gras Krewe of Rex Dolls
(2) Very Rare 1926 Mardi Gras Krewe of Rex China Head Dolls. About as rare a Mardi Gras item as you are ever going to find. Two...
Steiff Riding Bear On Wheels
Steiff Riding Bear On Wheels. Bear is tagged in ear with Steiff tag. Has the original eyes and rope pull. Complete with a working...
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Straw Filled Dolls
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Knickerbocker Straw Filled Dolls. Very scarce 1930's dolls. (1) Knickerbocker 16" Mickey Mouse doll with...