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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)
(2) Victorian Parlor Chairs w/ Needle Point Seats
(2) Victorian Parlor Chairs w/ Needle Point Seats. Carved walnut with rose decoration. (1) Needle point back, 40 1/2" high X 19"...
Antique 19th Century Oak Wine Press
Antique 19th Century Oak Wine Press. Measures 37 1/2" high X 24 1/2" wide X 17 3/4" deep. Condition- Wine press has some wear,...
(6) Pcs. David Cabinet Co. Cherry Bedroom Suite
(6) Piece David Cabinet Co. Cumberland Valley Solid Cherry Bedroom Suite. (2) Twin beds. Accepts mattress size: 39" wide X 76"...
Tilt Top Queen Anne Style Mahogany Finish Table
Tilt Top Queen Anne Style Mahogany Finish Table. Measures 47 1/2" high (when tilted) X 32 1/2" diameter. Condition- Overall good...
Davis Cab Co. Straight Leg Chippendale Style Bench
Davis Cabinet Co. Mahogany Straight Leg Chippendale Style Bench. Measures 54" long X 16" wide X 19 1/2" high. Underside of bench...
2 Walnut Marble Top Half Commodes w/ Carved Fruit
(2) Walnut Marble Top Half Commodes with Carved Fruit Pulls and Arch Molding Doors. Both commodes have shelves in lower...
Baker Furniture Co. Mahogany Chest On Chest
Baker Furniture Co. Mahogany Bow Front Chest On Chest. (9) Drawers with brass shell design pulls. One piece. Measures 69 1/4"...
American Classical Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
American Classical Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table, Circa 1825. Table has two drawers and two faux drawers. Beautiful table in old...
Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Demilune Cabinets
Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Two Door Demilune Cabinets, Circa 1940. Measures 33 1/2" high X 29" wide X 13 1/2" deep. Condition-...
Mid 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Table
Mid 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Table with Carved Fruit Basket Stretcher. The white marble top has a turtle top cut. Measures...
(4) 19th C. Photo Albums w/ CDV & Daguerreotype
(4) 19th Century Leather Covered Victorian Style Photo Albums with Majority of the Photos Being CDV and Daguerreotype Photos....
Stereoscope w/ Oak Case & Cards
Stereoscope with Oak Case and Cards, Circa 1905. (6) African American cards. Collection of World War I cards. (1) Blimp card....
(2) Carl Hartmann (1818-1857) Lady Watercolor
(2) Carl Hartmann (German, 1818-1857) Watercolors On Paper. Both are framed in gilt bronze. Signed with pencil by Carl Hartmann...
(3) Miniature Gentleman Portraits
(3) Miniature Gentleman Portraits. (2) Attributed to J. H. Gillespie (1793-1838) miniature gentleman portraits. Unsigned....
Three 1850's Memphis Tennessee Photographs
Three 1850's Memphis Tennessee Photographs. (1) Circa 1850 Hand-Colored Photograph of Young Boy with Hat and Gloves. Signed in...
Whole Plate & Quarter Plate C. 1850 Gentleman
Whole Plate and Quarter Plate Circa 1850 Gentleman. (1) Daguerreotype whole plate, 6 1/2" X 8 1/2", of prominent southern...
Daguerreotype of Marie-Charlotte Lemercier 1856
Rare Daguerreotype Hand-colored Photograph of Marie-Charlotte Lemercier (1827-1907) as Nathalie in L'Etoile du Nord (The North...
Group of Early Photographs, Civil War Soldiers,
Group of Early Photographs, Civil War Soldiers, Etc. (1) Civil War era lapel pin. Appears to be bronze or brass with sterling...
(4) 18th/19th C. Miniature Paintings
(4) 18th/19th Century Miniature Paintings. (1) Lady in hat in gilt bronze frame. Frame: 2 7/8" X 4 1/8". (1) Gentleman in gilt...
19th C. French Miniature of Lady w/ Hat
19th Century French Miniature of Lady with Hat. Signed by the artist on right edge. Rocco gold gilt frame: 7 3/4" wide X 11 1/2"...
Italian Marble Bas Relief of Jesus Christ
Italian marble bas relief of Jesus Christ on marble plaque, 19th/20th Century. The artist information is attached to back on very...
1876 & 1878 Memphis, TN Mardi Gras Announcements
1876 & 1878 Memphis, TN Mardi Gras Announcements. (1) Foldout announcement advertising the February 26th, 1876 "Night of the...
C. 1890 O/C Baby Chick Painting
Circa 1890 O/C Baby Chick Painting. Unsigned. Painting: 10" X 12". Gesso with gold paint frame: 16 1/4" X 18 1/4". Condition-...
C. 1890 Young Girl & Puppy O/C Painting
Circa 1890 Young Girl and Puppy Oil On Canvas Painting. Unknown artist. Unsigned. Visible image: 11 1/2" X 15 1/2". Heavy gilt...
Late 19th C. Seascape O/C Painting "Marine"
Late 19th C. Seascape Oil On Canvas Painting Titled "Marine". Unknown artist. Unsigned. Painting: 8 1/2" X 12 1/2". The Victorian...
Carroll Cloar (1913-1993) "Quilts" Lithograph
Carroll Cloar (1913-1993) "Quilts" Signed Offset Lithograph. This print depicts a young African American girl sitting in a grassy...
19th C. Retablo Tin In Walnut Victorian Frame
19th Century Mexican Retablo Tin San Jose and Christ In Walnut Victorian Frame. Visible image: 9 1/2" X 11". Frame: 15" X 16...
O/C Painting of Gentleman, Early 19th C.
Oil On Canvas Painting of Gentleman, Early 19th Century. Unknown artist. Unsigned. Certainly a well-dressed gentleman of...
Harry Lawrence Gage (1887-1982) Harbor Scene
Harry Lawrence Gage (1887-1982) Harbor Scene Watercolor On Paper Painting. Signed lower left, "Harry Gage." Visible image: 20...
E. Pieraccini "Jesus & Baby Saint" O/C Painting
E. Pieraccini (Italian, 19th Century) "The Baby Jesus and the Infant Saint John" Oil On Canvas Painting, 1873 After Francois...
Louis Icart (1888-1950) Lady of the Camelias Etchi
Louis Justin Laurent Icart (French, 1888-1950) "Lady of the Camelias" (La Dame Aux Camelias) Etching. Signed in graphite lower...
19th C. "The Earl of Stafford Going to Execution"
19th Century "The Earl of Stafford Going to Execution" After Paul Delaroche (French, 1797-1856) Oil On Canvas Painting. This copy...
19th C. "Marie Antoinette Going to Her Execution"
"Marie Antoinette Going to Her Execution" After Ernst Meisel (German, 1838-1895) Oil On Canvas Painting. Indecipherable signature...
Mammoth Ice Blue Deco Opalescent Glass Fixture
Mammoth Ice Blue Deco Opalescent Glass Light Fixture. The fixture has a 6" fitter. Measures approximately 15" high X 13 1/2"...
W. Warren "Ship Under Moonlight" O/C Painting
W. Warren "Ship Under Moonlight" Oil On Canvas Painting, Early 20th Century. Signed lower right, "W. Warren." Visible: 6 1/2" X...
(2) Rosalie Averett (1919-1998) O/B Paintings
(2) Rosalie Randolph Averett (1919-1998) Oil On Board Paintings. Post impressionist flower still life paintings. (1) The larger...
Stained Glass Image of Mary Magdalene(?)
Stained Glass Image of Mary Magdalene(?). It appears the face and body were a part of a much larger piece at one time. Measures...
Monumental Japanese Imari Floor Vase
Monumental Japanese Imari Porcelain Floor Vase, Late 19th, Early 20th Century. Blue and white with gold gilt and red decoration....
Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) Cloisonne Jardiniere
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Jardiniere. Measures 10 3/4" high X 14 1/4" diameter. Condition-...
(2) Chinese Carved Pedestals w/ Marble Inserts
(2) Chinese Carved Pedestals w/ Marble Inserts, 19th Century. (1) 19th Century Chinese hardwood carved pedestal with marble...
Japanese Imari Porcelain Fish Bowl, Late 19th
Japanese Imari Porcelain Fish Bowl, Late 19th Century Early 20th Century. Blue and white porcelain with gilt and red scenes with...
Chinese Vase & Carving, Japanese Cabinet
Chinese Vase & Carving, Japanese Cabinet. (1) Japanese Kazaridana Inlaid Lacquer Jewelry Cabinet On Stand, Circa 1900. Four...
1920's Japanese Cloisonne Trinket Box
1920's Japanese Cloisonne Trinket Box. Signed on the interior, "Kyoto." Fine wire with flowers on a white field. Interior of the...
English Oak Early 20th C. Grandfather Clock
English Oak Early 20th Century Grandfather Clock. Hand carved case with beveled glass lower door. Heavy carved crown. Measures 87...
R-Way Furniture Mahogany Desk w/ Tooled Leather
R-Way Furniture Mahogany Desk with (3) Section Tooled Leather Top, Mid 20th Century. Center drawer flanked by three drawers and...
R-Way Mahogany Credenza w/ Tambour Door
R-Way Furniture Mahogany Credenza with Tambour Door, Mid 20th Century. Tambour door below center drawer flanked by three drawers...
King Size Cherry Rice Bed w/ Perfect Motion Adj.
King Size Cherry Rice Bed with Perfect Motion Adjustable Foundation. Bed: 85 1/2" high X 81 3/4" wide X 89" long. Comes with...
(6) Mid 19th C. Mahogany Spindle Back Chairs
Set of (6) Mid 19th C. Mahogany Spindle Back Chairs. Carved acanthus and heart crest. Measures 34" high X 17 3/4" wide X 19"...
Louis XVI Vitrine Table w/ Beveled Glass
Louis XVI Vitrine Table with Beveled Glass. Gold painted table decorated with rose swags and bellflowers. Comes with working key....
Pair of Bronze & Marble Three Light Girandoles
Pair of Bronze & Marble Three Light Girandole with Daniel Boone and Indians and Crystal Prisms, 19th Century. Measure 20" high X...
(3) Sets of Book Ends
(3) Sets of Book Ends. (1) Pair of bronze plated China men, 7" high X 4 1/2" wide X 5" long. (1) Pair of pirates sitting on pink...
Earl Dennison Newbern, TN Duck Call, Circa 1950
(1) Earl Dennison "The Duck Call Man" duck call with The Duck Call Man Newbern, Tennessee label. Earl Dennison sold more...
Bronze/brass Late 20th C. Garden Ducks
Bronze/brass Late 20th Century Garden Ducks. (1) Bronze or brass garden or fountain duck. Measures 12" high X 13 1/2" long X 7...
(12) Walking Sticks, Canes, Parasols, & Crop
(12) Walking Sticks, Canes, Parasols, and Crop. (1) English riding crop with stag handle. (3) Mother of pearl parasols with fancy...
Group of Sterling Silver Earrings & Pendants
Group of Sterling Silver Earrings and Pendants. (9) Pendants. (24) Pairs of earrings. Includes very scarce Pinocchio earrings and...
Group of Sterling Silver
Group of Sterling Silver (1) Butterfly whistle. Button covers. (1) Cigarette holder. (1) Pocket knife. (1) Watch chain. See...
(11) Sterling Silver Bracelets, Incl. (3) Charms
(11) Sterling Silver Bracelets, Incl. (3) Charms. Most charms are marked, "Sterling." ***CASE DOES NOT SELL. FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES...
Large Group of Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendant
Large Group of Sterling Silver Necklaces, Pendants, Crosses, Etc. Includes blue and crystal beaded rosary with sterling cross;...
(7) Sterling Silver Bracelets & Sweater Clips
(7) Sterling Silver Bracelets and Sweater Clips. (1) Large decorative bracelet, probably Indian or Pakistan. Decorated with fish,...
(9) Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars 1878-1927
(9) Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars 1878-1927. (1) 1878 S Morgan, brilliant uncirculated condition. Coin is in an acrylic...
(35) Sterling Silver Rings
(35) Sterling Silver Rings. Various sizes, designs and sets. See Photos. Case is not included. Condition - Most are in good...
1876 CC Seated Liberty Dime & $18.75 Face Silver
1876 CC Seated Liberty Dime & $18.75 Face Value 90% Silver U.S. Coins. (1) 1876 CC Seated Liberty dime. (1) 1952 Washington...
(2) Mother Pearl & Gold Plated Opera Glasses
(2) Pairs of Mother Pearl & Gold Plated Opera Glasses. (1) Antique French Colmont opera glasses. Measure 9 7/8" high (when fully...
Pair of 14K Pearl Earrings & 18K GF Pearl Ring
Pair of 14K Gold Pearl Earrings & 18K Gold Filled Pearl Ring. (1) Pair of 14K gold pearl earrings. Have 5.7mm cultured pearls and...
14K Gold Ladies Ruby & Diamond Ring
14K Yellow Gold Ladies Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring has (18) 0.02 ct. diamonds, large center ruby 6.18mm X 8mm, and flanking...
10K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
10K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring. 3mm X 6mm marquee cut ruby surrounded by (12) diamonds. Size 5 1/2 ring. Marked, "10K."...
Love & Kisses Jewelry Set
Love and Kisses Jewelry Set, Necklace and Earrings. Necklace and earrings, set in 14K gold over sterling silver. (2) Oval cut...
Mother Pearl & Silk Fan w/ Cupids Circa 1880
Mother Pearl and Silk Fan with Cupids, Circa 1880. A wonderful hand painted scene with cupids riding clouds pulled by...
(2) Framed Chinese Scene Fans
(2) Framed Chinese Scene Fans. (2) Framed hand painted fans with Chinese decorations. Framed in fan shaped shadowbox frames: 15"...
(15) Pcs. of Hand Painted Bavarian Porcelain
(15) Pieces of Hand Painted Bavarian Porcelain with Roses. Beautiful group with red roses on green background, most of the pieces...
Group of Over (20) Writing Instruments w/ Case
Group of Over (20) Writing Instruments with Case. (1) Waterman pen. (1) Victorian gold plate pencil. (1) Wearever multi-colored...
Shelby Co. Tenn. Court Bronze 19th C. Door Knobs
Shelby County Memphis, Tennessee Court Room Bronze 19th Century Door Knobs. Measure 2 3/8" diameter. The bronze knob is...
(6) Pcs Porcelain, Royal Doulton, Bing & Grondahl
(6) Pieces of Porcelain, Royal Doulton, Bing & Grondahl, Etc. (1) Bing & Grondahl #2017 dairy maid milking cow with cat. Signed,...
(7) Porcelain Figures, Dresden Style, Etc.
(7) Porcelain Figures, Dresden Style, Etc. (1) Porcelain ballerina pin cushion, 10" high. Under glass dome, 8 3/8" X 11 1/2"...
(2) German Porcelain Figure & Bust
(2) German Porcelain Figure and Bust. (1) 19th Century Grafenthal German porcelain figure of mother and child. The mother is...
(3) 19 C. Boxes Paper Mache Tea and Perfume
(3) 19 C. Boxes Paper Mache Tea and Perfume. (1) Paper mache tea caddy 4 1/2" High X 8" Long X 5" Deep. (1) Paper mache perfume...
Antique Brass, Marble & Crystal Astral Lamp
Antique Brass, Marble and Crystal Astral Lamp with Cut Satin Glass Shade, Crystal Prisms and Marble Base. Measures 25 5/8" High...
(9) Sterling Silver Pill Boxes Etc & .800 Pill Box
(9) Sterling Silver Pill Boxes, Elks Club Pocket Billiards Trophy Card Case, Small Photo Case and (1) .800 Silver Pill Box. The...
.900 Silver Compact w/ Handpainted Lady
After Francois Martin-Kavel (1861-1931) "Danseuse" .900 Silver Compact. The compact is marked .900 and decorated with a...
(4) Italian .800 Silver En Plein Enameled Compact
Four Italian .800 Silver En Plein Enameled Courting Scene Compacts and Lipstick Holder. (1) Fan shaped compact with beveled...
Mourning Jewelry 14K & Plate, Framed Art
Mourning Jewelry and Framed Art Some Pins 14K. (1) 19th Century 14K tested oval mourning pendant with miniature painting of a...
19th C. French Enamel On Copper & Porcelain Ladies
19th C. French Enamel On Copper & Porcelain Ladies.(1) French lady dressed in what appears to be an ermine cape hand painted on...
Kashmir, Crewel, Embroidered Bread Spreads & Bolt
Kashmir, Crewel, Embroidered Bread Spreads and Bolt. (2) Floral bedspreads with (2) matching pillow shames. Bedspreads: 72" X...
1844 Christmas & Blue & White Jacquard Coverlets
Hand Made 1844 Christmas and Blue and White Jacquard Coverlets. (1) 1844 Christmas jacquard coverlet, 83" X 95". Green, red, navy...
Persian Kerman Handmade Wool Rug
Persian Kerman Handmade Wool Rug. Measures approximately 11' X 20'. Condition- Overall good condition with some light wear at...
Persian Farahan Handmade Wool Rug
Persian Farahan Handmade Wool Rug. Measures 9' 6" X 15' 6". Condition- Good condition with some fringe loss. See photos.
Persian Sarouk Handmade Wool Foyer Rug
Persian Sarouk Handmade Wool Foyer Rug. Measures 4' 9 1/2" X 7' 6". Condition- Good condition with some wear at edges. See photos.
Machine Made Persian Style Wool Round Rug
Factory Machine Made Persian Style Wool Round Rug. Measures 8' 6" diameter. Condition- Good condition. See photos.
Handmade Persian Style Wool Runner
Handmade Persian Style Wool Runner. Measures 2' 7" X 10' 8". Condition- Good condition with some edge wear. See photos.
C. 1830 Mirror & Seth Thomas Clock
C. 1830 Mirror & Seth Thomas Clock. (1) Seth Thomas 30 hour clock, first half of the 19th Century. Comes with key, both weights,...
19th C. French Medaille D'Argent Mantle Clock
19th Century French Medaille D'Argent Mantle Clock (1) Mid 19th Century French Medaille D'Argent gilt bronze mantle clock with...
19th C. Chinese Mahogany Tea Caddy w/ Pewter
19th Century Chinese Mahogany Double Compartment Tea Caddy with Pewter Tea Caddy Lidded Boxes. The pewter boxes have an incised...
Regency Chippendale Style Rosewood Tea Caddy
19th Century English Regency Chippendale Style Rosewood Tea Caddy. A sarcophagus form raised on four turned round feet tea caddy....
Silverplated Crystal Tantalus Set
Silverplated Crystal Victorian Style Three Bottle Tantalus Set. (1) Silverplate stand with handle decorated with grape leaf...
19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk w/ Tooled Leather
19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk with Interior Tooled Leather Writing Area. The interior tooled leather writing area is bordered...
Small Mahogany Desk, Mid 20th Century
Small Mahogany Desk, Mid 20th Century with Flame Mahogany Lid. Desk has a green tooled leather writing area. Fitted interior with...
Unusual C. 1930 Crane Floor Lamp w/ Claw Feet
Unusual Circa 1930 Crane Floor Lamp with Claw Feet. Very unusual lamp with counter weight to hold shade at desired height....
Serried Apollo Bust Table Lamp
Contemporary Serried Spain Apollo Bust Table Lamp. Very heavy for its size. Bust: 18 3/4" high. Lamp to top of finial: 33 1/2"...
English Lady Print Mid 19th C. Gilt Frame
English Lady Print Mid 19th Century Gilt Frame. Visible image: 21 1/2" X 26 1/2". Frame: 28 3/4" X 33 3/4". Condition- Overall...
Mottahedeh Williamsburg Duke of Gloucester Bowl
Mottahedeh Williamsburg Restoration Duke of Gloucester Fruit Decorated Serving Bowl, 10 1/4" Diameter. Decorated with fruit,...