- TWO VICTORIAN SILVER FLATWARE SERVERS
TWO VICTORIAN SILVER FLATWARE SERVERS The first, a large serving spoon, mark of Carrington & Co. (John Bodman Carrington), London (1897), pointed fins, tipt end, and armorial monogram to handle (12 in.); the second, a gravy ladle, mark of Chawner & Co. (George William Adams), London (1850), tipt end and pointed fins, without a monogram (7 1/4 in.).
- WHITNEY MODEL 1822 U. S. CONTRACT MUSKET
WHITNEY MODEL 1822 U. S. CONTRACT MUSKET .69 caliber, converted from flintlock, 42 in. round barrel with P in circle at breech; walnut stock with three bands; lockplate with U.S. / P. E. W. BLAKE before hammer and NEW HAVEN / 1828 behind hammer; inspector cartouches on left of stock reading JC (James Carrington) and J.P. (Jacob Perkin); US on buttplate tang; button head ramrod.
- Robert Dighton (1752-1814, UK) framed
Robert Dighton (1752-1814, UK) framed and matted mezzotint titled "Setting Dog and Partridges" published by Carrington Bowes 1787 by T. Burford with The McEwan Gallery label.
10" x 14" ss / 18.5" x 22.5" oa
Condition: Some discoloration to matting, not examined out of frame.
- Four cast iron wall/post mount coffee
Four cast iron wall/post mount coffee grinders to include J&E Parker, P.S.&W. Co., Carrington, three mounted on wood.
Largest: 6.5"h x 9"w x 6.5"d overall
Condition: Rusty, wear consistent with age.
- Peck Smith Mfg. Co. cast iron post coffee
Peck Smith Mfg. Co. cast iron post coffee mill; together with a Carrington's example, each mounted on wood.
6"h x 8"w x 6.5"d each
Condition: Working condition, some repainting and losses as expected with age.
- RARE 18TH CENTURY CHARLESTON ENGRAVINGSouth
RARE 18TH CENTURY CHARLESTON ENGRAVINGSouth Carolina, A View of Charles Town, the Capital of South Carolina, in North America , published by Carrington Bowles, London, circa 1772, after Thomas Mellis, on laid paper, 13-1/8 x 20-1/8 in. (image); modern wood frame, 17 x 22 x 1 in.
Condition:
trimmed, hinged with archival tape, toning, spot of restoration at bottom right edge, pencil inscriptions verso; frame with minor abrasions
- SILVER. 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER
SILVER. 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER TANKARD. With London city stamps, maker's mark of Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook, and dated 1738. Stamped to underside, and underside of lid; maker's mark to underside of handle. Accompanied with an appraisal certificate from Carrington & Co. Ltd, dated the 25th of June, 1947 and a black and white photo of the tankard. Total approx. weight is 29.77 troy oz (gross). From an E 66th St, Manhattan. Dimensions: 4.875" w x 5.875" d x 8" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Small dent/divot to diameter of lid.
- VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT AND A CREAM
VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT AND A CREAM JUGThe teapot with mark of Carrington & Co., London, 1886.
The teapot 6 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 in., 20.9 oz. approx. gross weight.
Condition
Each with minor wear and in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- SILVER. ENGLISH SILVER KETTLE ON STAND
SILVER. ENGLISH SILVER KETTLE ON STAND WITH Burner. An English silver kettle decorated with repousse floral swags and ribbons on a paw footed stand with cabriole legs and acanthus leaf knees. With a London city stamp, maker's mark of Carrington & Co, and date a letter of 1906. Total approx. weight is 50.63 troy oz (gross). From a Long Island NY estate. Dimensions: kettle on stand measures approx. 12.5" in height Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
- 3 PCS CHARLESTON SC COIN SILVER3 pieces
3 PCS CHARLESTON SC COIN SILVER3 pieces Charleston, South Carolina coin silver. Includes 1 Crumber or fish slice with fiddle pattern handle and floral/scroll engraved blade (12-3/4"L) monogrammed MJ and GHW, and a Reverse Tipt Fiddle pattern dessert spoon (7"), monogrammed EEW, both marked on back for retailer William Carrington, working Charleston, SC from 1830-d. 1901; and a Reverse Tipt Fiddle pattern butter knife (7-1/2"L) retailed by Hayden & Gregg (working Charleston, 1838-1863) with additional oval G&H mark and date mark 1847, monogrammed JW. Combined weight: 8.84 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn.
Condition:
Wear to tip of dessert spoon, otherwise all pieces very good condition.
- SAM HOUSTON SIGNED LAND GRANT, CARRINGTONSam
SAM HOUSTON SIGNED LAND GRANT, CARRINGTONSam Houston signed land document, granting John Carrington 128 acres in Davidson County on the north side of the Big Harpeth River. Dated June 13, 1828. 12" x 15 1/8". Note: Sam Houston's term as Tennessee governor lasted from 1827 until 1829, when he resigned and moved to Texas. Houston (1793-1863) later became the President of Texas and its Governor. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Very good condition with light toning and a couple of spots of foxing. Fold across Houston.
- ALEXANDER MORIN COIN SILVER TEA SET,
ALEXANDER MORIN COIN SILVER TEA SET, KY CIVIL WAR INTER...Six (6) piece Alexander Morin, Philadelphia coin silver tea set, circa 1845, plus associated armorial engraved silverplated tray, seven (7) items total. By oral history, the set was originally owned by CSA Brigadier General Abe Buford of Kentucky. 1st-6th items: Coffee pot, two (2) teapots, sugar bowl, creamer, and waste bowl, each piece having a pear-shaped body with repousse floral designs surrounding foliate cartouches to each side, and scalloped foliate design to round foot. All pieces except waste bowl with naturalistic handle with floral accents; pots have acanthus design to hinged lid, teardrop shaped finial, and gooseneck spouts. All pieces except one teapot are monogrammed "Gorham"; one teapot is inscribed "Abe Buford ES Stewart J. B. Gorham 1904". All items stamped A.C. MORIN, "Philad*", and "Pure Coin" to underside. Ranging in size from 7 1/8" H x 6" W x approx. 4 5/8" D to 12 1/2" H x 10 1/4" W x approx. 6 1/4" D. Note: This tea set was the first known and published (House & Garden Summer 1974) example of works marked for the jeweler and silversmith Alexander C. Morin (working Philadelphia, c. 1813-1850). The original owner is believed to have been Abraham "Abe" Buford (1820-1884), a Confederate Brigadier General of John Buford's Third Brigade as well as commander of Forrest's Calvary Corps. The set was purchased by John Breckinridge Gorham of Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky at auction in 1904. 7th item: Carrington & Co. English silverplated serving tray with scalloped edges, two handles, and central emblem of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of British chivalry, with motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" ("Shame on him who sees harm in it"). Circa 1900. Stamped with maker's mark, "30141, and "Carrington 130 Regent St. W" to underside. 18" H x 29" W. Combined coin silver weight: 153.105 total troy ounces.
The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky.
Condition:
1st-6th items: All items in overall good condition with scattered minor surface scratches and scattered minute denting. Abe Buford inscribed teapot with minute denting to finial. Sugar bowl with slight denting to finial. Creamer with dent measuring 3/4" x 1/2" and area of previous repair measuring 1 1/8" x 1/2"; minor bend to base. 7th item: Overall good condition with scattered surface scratches commensurate with manner of use.