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ABSOLUTE AUCTION
To Be Sold To The Highest Bidder
Without Minimum or Reservation
McCuskey Estate
Lakefront Real Estate and Personal Property
Estate of Mary Lee Hunnicutt McCuskey
214 Louisville Main Street
Louisville, TN
 

Saturday, June 9th, 2007 10:00 AM
Inspection: Sunday, June 3rd 2-4 PM

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Auctioneer's Comments: Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to acquire fine antiques and lakefront real estate at ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

 

Estate of Mary Lee Hunnicutt McCuskey
Chest of Drawers, Desks
American Empire/Victorian Transitional chest of drawers w/4 drawers, mushroom knobs, walnut, circa 1840
American Empire chest of drawers, 2 glove boxes, swivel oval mirror, four drawers, mahogany veneer
Victorian/Empire Transitional chest, 4 drawers, American Empire mirror, circa 1845
Blount County 4-drawer chest w/mushroom knobs inlaid escutcheons, graduated drawers, some repair to one escutcheon, circa 1840
Victorian 3-drawer marble topped chest/washstand, probably missing original backsplash, circa 1890, damage to apron
Victorian/American Empire Transitional single drawer walnut vanity desk w/oval mirror & chair
Blount County corner cupboard, blind doors, shelves over double drawers, over cabinet, modified French foot that may be cut down, simple cornice, mid-19th century
Tables, Rockers & Chairs
Oval topped Victorian table, circa 1885, walnut
Drop leaf table, Sheraton style, circa 1840, cherry, split top
Drop leaf table, circa 1925, Sheraton style
(2) sets Asian quartetto tables, mid-20th century, teak
Hall table (modern); American Empire mirror above, veneer losses
Victorian tea table, tripod w/chunky baluster stem, tilt top, walnut, circa 1880
20th century gateleg table
Mid-20th century coffee table, inlaid top, mahogany
Victorian single drawer table, walnut, stretcher base, circa 1885
Caned top bench, circa 1925
American Empire center table, circa 1835, beaded edges, shaped top, mahogany veneers
(2) 1920's ladderback chairs
Windsor chair, black finish, reproduction, bow back arm chair
Circular table, press decorated oak, circa 1910, cracked top, top and base appear to be mismatched
Coffee table, early 19th century form but mid-20th century, walnut
Pair caned folding chairs, sling arms, late Victorian, good condition
Victorian tea table, circa 1875, shaped stem w/Renaissance Revival style legs, walnut
American Empire pier table, mahogany veneer, circa 1835, two drawers, backsplash, damage to veneer
(4) ladderback chairs, made in Blount County, mid-20th century, rush seats, turned acorn finials
Gooseneck rocker, walnut, caned seat, circa 1890
Walnut sewing rocker, small, late Victorian
Sewing rocker, circa 1860, serpentine front, walnut
Hall tree, walnut, plain column, 4-legged base
Assort wicker furniture - some new, most old - to include plant stand, floor lamp, single drawer buffet, sofa, 4 armchairs, tea cart, table, lamp, trunk, large natural color basket, oval table w/split top, gooseneck lamp; marble topped aluminum table, some damage, much repainting
Bedroom Suites
Blanket chest, possibly East Tennessee made, mid-19th century, walnut, no till, one bracket foot badly damaged
Limoges dresser tray, worn gilding, early 20th century
Jenny Lind style bed, footboard badly damaged, circa 1900
Single drawer stand, mid-19th century, walnut
English Edwardian drop leaf desk, lion's head side posts, fitted interior, leaf and vine with female head on exterior of drop leaf, some damage, badly sun bleached
Small walnut desk, single drawer w/country ladderback chair painted white
Set of 1950's bamboo furniture - large corner table, 4-panel screen (currently divided in half), end table, lounge chair and ottoman, 4 sectional pieces, coffee table, finish on corner table is degraded, fabric not original
(2) 19th century low spindle back beds
Hired man's bed, turned into couch, spindle sides, late 19th century
Tennessee blanket box, no till, stripped blue paint, pine, cracked, dovetailed
American Empire 2-drawer stand, circa 1835, much damage to veneer
Collectibles, Pottery, Brass Kindling Box, Candlesticks, Figurines,& Rugs
20th century teak chest
German anniversary clock, gilded, flower painted dial, mid-20th century, may not be working, key is missing, damage to surface
Hall teapot, teamaster, double spout, white glaze, mid-20th century
Albany slip glaze crock, Blount County, unsigned, second half of 19th century
Fine Blount County double lug handled storage jar, signed "Grindstaff" drip glaze, late 19th century, approx. 16" tall, fine example
Pair amber glass reproduction whale oil lamps, electrified, heart shaped designs, circa 1930
East Tennessee crock, long significant crack, unsigned, late 19th century
Brass English fireplace storag or kindling box, canted corners, ring handles, late 19th century
Brass bucket, American, late 19th century, medium sized
Majolica pitcher, floral band, anchor and chair top, probably American, circa 1880
Roseville yelloware pitcher, floral and lattice design, circa 1900, cracked
Ohio pitcher (may be Brush McCoy) pine cones, flint enamel style glaze, late 19th century, chip to spout
Blount County buttock basket, late 19th century, good condition
Four pieces American pressed glass including cruet, footed bowl, tall strawberry diamond and fan vase
Sterling cement weighted candlestick on silver plated pierced edge stand, not matching, dents
Pair hooked rugs, both floral/leaf border, one smaller
Blount County candlestand, snake foot, Federal style w/shaped top, tripod base, turned stem, third quarter 19th century, some repairs to base and tilting mechanism
English ironstone bone dish Japanese Imari style and King's crown goblet w/ruby flashed top
Bing and Grondahl figure group of kissing couple
Royal Brierly intaglio goblet w/peacock, plus 2 Art Nouveau sterling topped dresser boxes, monogrammed
Cut glass decanter w/punti cut windows, circa 1910
Hamilton open face pocket watch, 17 jewels, serial #1662748, not working, w/thimble in plastic dome
Pair "Bottle Delft" vases, typical Dutch water scenes, mid-20th century
Chinese cloisonné vase, modern, red background
Blue pottery teapot, mid-20th century
3 mirrors, 1 picture in shadowbox frame, 3 prints
2 English pottery gravy boats, circa 1900, no underliners, Fostoria "American" pattern round tray
Pair Baroque style candlestick lamps, modern
8 Chinese figures of immortals, blue glazed porcelain, 20th century
Assorted mid-20th century Chinese decorative accessories, cloisonné, ivory, baisteille, porcelain, plus some Italian silverplate and brass
1933 Mills Vest Pocket Slot Machine, nickel ciin operated, w/key - operates!
China, Sterling Silver & Flatware
Sterling silver beverage service, Asian, mid-20th century, tea and coffee pots, cocktail shaker, tray, sugar bowl, tongs
Silver plated tray w/Fostoria "American" pattern decanter and six wine glasses, plus pressed glass vase, some damage
Sterling silver bow w/initials "PAP" lightweight
4 cups and saucers; "Last Supper" pressed glass bread tray, modern white ironstone teapot
Asst odd pieces of china to include 2 Haviland covered casseroles (one badly chipped), 6 platters (most stained and chipped), open vegetables
Pressed/cut compote, circa 1925, unsigned, birds and flowers, unusual pattern
English brass box, Art Nouveau design, heavy w/blue velvet interior
2 blue pressed glass lamps, mid-20th century
German figure group, man at piano w/woman watching, all in 18th century costume, mid-20th century
Meissen figure of boy w/garland of flowers, mid to late 19th century, one finger tip missing
Beehive coffee set, transfer printed, pot, tray, 6 cups/saucers, sugar bowl, mid-20th century
Dresden style figure of dancing woman in crinoline skirt, good condition, 20th century
Sterling silver tea set, wrythen pattern, teapot, creamer, sugar bowl by Handarbeit, German, mid-20th century
Meissen "blue onion" pattern oversized cup/saucer, mid-20th century
Meissen blue and white pierced compote, floral decoration, circa 1906
Victorian caned side chair, walnut
Blount County overshot coverlet, badly worn, circa 1835
German fruit set, service for 6 - 6 forks, 6 knives - .800 silver
Blount County quilt, Depression era, simple quilting, but nicely pieced
2 English blown glass decanters, circa 1930, clear glass, crown shaped stoppers
2-drawer buffet, circa 1930, once part of larger set, fluted side columns
Flower period pressed/cut tankard pitcher mounted as lamp, drilled
Etched glass bowl w/ruffled edge, flower basket motifs, circa 1940
Pressed glass lamp on brass base, modern
.800 silver 4-cup candelabra, German, Schnauffer, Art Nouveau style, early 20th century
Small collection of silverplate including William Rogers partial tea and coffee set (missing creamer), Well and Tree platter w/mismatched lid, damaged teapot
(3) leather boxes
Capodimonte style shell shaped covered box, mid-20th century
Fireplace fender, English, circa 1900
Copper tea kettle, iron tea kettle, both English, 19th century
Small brass bucket, American, 19th century
American Brilliant Period cut glass dish and knife rest, dish cracked
Partial set of Towle "Old Master" flatware, set consists of 15 teaspoons, 8 knives, 8 individual butter spreaders, 8 dinner forks, 1 serving spoon, 5 salad/dessert forks, 3 cream soups - total of 48 pieces
6 Asian sterling silver 5 o'clock spoons
Box of picks and Italian salt spoons, 6 Alpaca sippers straws, some Alvin plated flatware
German tankards, 6 half liters, 1 large two or three liter (unmarked), mid-20th century
Kitchen cabinet w/glassware, some Depression era, most modern
Three English platters in "Cranesbill" pattern, circa 1900
Large German stoneware ewer, blue and brown decoration, double headed eagle, unmarked, circa 1900
Blue Ridge Pottery character pitcher "Pioneer Woman"
Wooden gallery tray w/glass bottom, pottery tea set, tray is English, tea set is American
Asst pieces in the "Cranesbill" pattern
Rosenthal coffee service in the Pompadour pattern - coffee pot, sugar bowl, 8 cups/saucers, 6 dessert plates
Service for 15 in Castleton's "Dolly Madison" pattern - includes 17 salad plates, 15 dinner plates, 15 cups/saucers, 4 soup bowls, 4 cream soup bowls, 15 bread/butter plates, 1 gravy boat
Partial set Lamberton china
Asst serving pieces to include 3 covered vegetable, sugar bowl, gravy boat, 2 Haviland plates
Commercial quality 1-drawer pie safe, modern green paint, late 19th century
Dough bowl, 19th century painted blue, cracked
(3) English copper molds
Artwork & Mirrors
Daguerreotype in gutta percha case, portrait of a woman, cut velvet interior, circa 1855, damage to case and image has faded
Ogee mirror, mahogany veneer, American classical period, circa 1830
Victorian Eastlake mirror, beveled glass, walnut, circa 1890
Diamond shaped Victorian mirror, beveled glass, metal accents
Large 20th century giltwood mirror, leaf tendrils
"Tree Shadows" etching by Bertha H. Dougherty, pencil signed
Small American classic mirror, circa 1835
Shadow box frame mirror, damage to bottom edge, walnut, late Victorian
Pair still life prints
Frame with print of woman playing piano
Mirror, gold leaf border, some damage, modern
Pair modern pierced body porcelain lamps
*NOTE: Descriptions provided by outside sources believed to be reliable but not guaranteed by Furrow Auction Company and/or the seller.

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15% Buyer’s Premium - Cash, cashier’s check, personal or company check when accompanied by a bank letter of guaranty. Payment is due day of Auction.

Directions: 
From the intersection of Pellissippi Parkway (aka I-140) and Topside Road.  Travel West on Topside Road toward Louisville 3 1/10 mile and turn right onto Louisville Road.  Travel 1.1 mile and turn right on to Louisville Main Street beside Allison Boat Manufacturing.  Follow the signs to the end of the road to driveway on the right.

 

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