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ELIZABETH R

• EIIR "FIDDLE, SHELL & THREAD" SILVER
  EIIR "FIDDLE, SHELL & THREAD" SILVER SVC. FOR 14 Elizabeth II Period Sterling Silver Dinner Service for Fourteen, each piece stamped with maker's marks of S. J. Shrubsole, London, 1953, in the "Fiddle, Shell and Thread" pattern, and comprising: fourteen (14) oyster / seafood forks, twenty-eight (28) salad / luncheon forks, fourteen (14) fish forks, fourteen (14) dinner forks, fourteen (14) pastry forks, fourteen (14) dinner knives, fourteen (14) luncheon knives, fourteen (14) fish knives, fourteen (14) silver-handled butter knives, fourteen (14) tablespoons, fourteen (14) round soup spoons, fourteen (14) teaspoons, fourteen (14) sauce spoons, fourteen (14) grapefruit spoons, fourteen (14) iced tea spoons, fourteen (14) demitasse spoons, two (2) serving forks, two (2) serving spoons, three (3) fish servers, two (2) sauce ladles, two carving sets (4 pieces) game and beef, one (1) steel, a (1) pickle fork, and a (1) lemon fork. 254 pieces total. Weight: 414.5 ozt.; carving knife: 15" L x 1.25" W. Provenance: From a N.Y. private collection. Keywords: British silver, Silverware, Flatware, English, Elizabeth Regina
• JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER(Massachusetts/England,
  JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER(Massachusetts/England, 1834-1903) The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, 1879, state II/II, signed in plate in sky at left over tower faintly with butterfly cypher, inscribed verso in ink "154", etching, Chine colle on laid paper, plate 6-7/8 x 11-7/8 in., sheet 11-3/8 x 17-1/8 in.; gilt frame, 14 x 18-3/4 x 5/8 in. Provenance: Evelyn Elizabeth Radeker; by descent in family Literature: Kennedy, Edward G., The Etched Work of Whistler . San Francisco: Alan Wolfsy, 1978, no. 175, ill. Condition: full margins, hinged in, 5/8 in. tear in right margin, some foxing and toning, stain upper right, ink and pencil inscriptions verso; frame with abrasions
• 14K "ELIZABETH ROSENBERG CHRISTENSEN"
  14K "ELIZABETH ROSENBERG CHRISTENSEN" DIAMOND NECKLACE, .86CTW14k yellow gold diamond necklace by Elizabeth Rosenberg Christensen. There are thirty round prong set diamonds with .86 total carat weight, SI1/SI2 clarity, G/H color. The diamonds are arranged in a floral leaf motif. It has asmooth S link flat chain 3.3 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It has a box clasp with a safety latch. It is marked "ERC 14KT" on the reverse of the diamond setting. Measures 18 inches long wih a 3/4 inchdrop.Weighs 15.1 dwt. Condition Untested. Overall good condition, some wear on the leather band from the buckle but there is no cracking in the leather.
• PAINTING, ELIZABETH ROBERTA GALBRAITH-CORNELL
  PAINTING, ELIZABETH ROBERTA GALBRAITH-CORNELL Elizabeth Roberta Galbraith-Cornell (Canadian, 1916-2012), "The Sugar Camp," oil on panel, signed lower right and titled verso, overall (with frame): 19"h x 21"w
• 19TH CENTURY CROSS STITCH NEEDLE WORK
  19TH CENTURY CROSS STITCH NEEDLE WORK SAMPLER.19th Century Cross Stitch Needlework Sampler. Signed "Elizabeth Richardson worked This in the 8th Year of her Age, New York, January 29th". With religious verse, potted fruit and floral devices, strawberry and vine border. Note on back "Visible date of 1822 on needlework, reframed 1/18/84". In a gilt molded frame. 21" x 21-1/4". Good with fading and wear. Condition: Good with fading and wear.
• TWO VICTORIAN MEMORIAL MOURNING HAIR
  TWO VICTORIAN MEMORIAL MOURNING HAIR JEWELRY PINSArt Nouveau designs with floral and other decorative motifs. Two beautiful early Victorian memorial mourning pendant pins, created to commemorate loved ones by preserving samples of their hair. The larger pin has a swivel mechanism that allows the central pendant to turn on its axis; total weight approx. 39 grams; 2.75"L x 2.5"W. The smaller pin is fully engraved to the back with the names of the two people commemorated and the dates they passed. IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH RINDER, DIED JAN. 22, 1859, AGED 72. ALSO BEATRICE SMITH, DIED OCTOBER 25, 1855, AGED 50. With pin backing and ring for chain; total weight approx. 16 grams; 1.75"L x 2"W. Issued: c. 1850 Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.5"W, larger Country of Origin: England Condition: Overall good
• BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater "GR" D6206. Designed by Harry Fenton, Series: The London Collection, issued 1947 - 1953. Size 6.5"H (Large)The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER D6806 - TINY - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER D6806 - TINY - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGRoyal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater D6806 (black hat; white ruff; scarlet tunic). Designed by Robert Tabbenor. Series: RDICC; Tinies, issued 1988 - 1988. Size: 1.5"H (tiny)The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER D6233 GR YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS
  BEEFEATER D6233 GR YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS - ROYAL DOULTON SM...Royal Doulton Character Jug,Beefeater (GR, Yellow Highlights) The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name Beefeater came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarchs cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Yellow highlights to GR, cypher and collar. Dimensions: 3.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• ROYAL DOULTON KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN
  ROYAL DOULTON KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH LOVING...This loving cup features a profile of George VI in coronation regalia with the legend GOD SAVE THE KING below On either side are flags representing the United Kingdom and the Royal Navy. On the reverse is a profile of the Queen, also in coronation regalia, with the legend ELIZABETH R below. To her left is a flag of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, with the Scottish lion on the right. Impressed below are thistles, shamrocks and roses. Around the rim, above the King and Queen respectively, are impressed S AFRICA, CANADA, GEORGE R I, AUSTRALIA, INDIA and S AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, OUR QUEEN, CANADA, N ZEALAND. #Royalty #Royalfamily #PrinceHarry Artist: Charles Noke Issued: 1937 Dimensions: 6.5"H Edition Size: 561 of 2000 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Provenance: David Bearman Collection
• 4 BEEFEATER D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON
  4 BEEFEATER D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGS...Four Beefeaters, each with light color variants. One unique jug does not have factory backstamp. The other three have Royal Doulton backstamps. The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name Beefeater came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarchs cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER D6251 GR YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS
  BEEFEATER D6251 GR YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS - MINI - ROYAL DOU...Royal Doulton Character Jug,Beefeater (GR, Yellow Highlights) The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name Beefeater came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarchs cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Yellow highlighted sypher, GR and collar. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER D6233 ER - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER D6233 ER - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater ER D6233 (pink coloration with ER cipher handle). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1953 1987. Size: 3.25?H (small) The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name Beefeater came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarchs cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 3.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE -
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHAR...Variation Four. Handle is scarlet with "ER" cypher. Black hat, white ruff, scarlet tunic. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Series: RDICC. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1987 - 1996 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL
  BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTE...Variation Three, pink with "ER" cypher. The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1953 Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• BEEFEATER ER D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Pink coloration with "ER" cipher handle. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 3.25"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL
  BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTE...Variation Three, pink with "ER" cypher. The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1953 Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER ER D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUG...Variation Four, scarlet with "ER" cypher. Black hat; white ruff. The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1987 - 1991 Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation One. Handle is pink with "GR" cypher. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1947 - 1953 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE -
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHAR...Variation Four. Handle is scarlet with "ER" cypher. Black hat, white ruff, scarlet tunic. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1987 - 1996 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• BEEFEATER GR D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER GR D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation One. Pink with "GR" cipher handle. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Series: The London Collection. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1947 - 1953 Dimensions: 3.25"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Black hat, white ruff, pink tunic, pink ER on handle. Royal Doulton backstamp. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Black hat, white ruff, pink tunic, pink ER on handle. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL
  BEEFEATER ER PINK D6251 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTE...Variation Three, pink with "ER" cypher. The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1953 Dimensions: 2.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation One. Handle is pink with "GR" cypher. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1947 - 1953 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Black hat, white ruff, pink tunic, pink ER on handle. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• ELIZABETH RYDER SUTTON (AMERICAN, 20TH
  ELIZABETH RYDER SUTTON (AMERICAN, 20TH C.) PASTEL PAINT...Portrait of a lady in blue. Artist signed and dated 1989 lower right. Features lovely woman with serious expression, dressed in early 1900's attire. Sight size total: 7.5"L x 5.25"H. Frame size: 12.75"L x 10.75"H. Artist: Elizabeth Ryder Sutton Issued: 1989 Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Black hat, white ruff, pink tunic, pink ER on handle. Royal Doulton backstamp. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• COALPORT FIGURINE, LADY HELEN BY ROYAL
  COALPORT FIGURINE, LADY HELEN BY ROYAL COMMANDLimited edition bone china that was produced in the golden jubilee year. Depicts lady purple gown with matching gloves and slippers; gold gilt around dress, shawl, crown, and necklace. Coalport backstamp. This item has no reserve. Artist: J. Bromley , Elizabeth R. Issued: 2002 Dimensions: 7.25"L x 5.25"W x 9.25"H Edition Size: 5178 of 7500 Manufacturer: Coalport Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER ER D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER ER D6233 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Variation Three. Pink coloration with " ER" cipher handle. The name " Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1953 - 1987 Dimensions: 3.25"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE -
  BEEFEATER ER D6206 SCARLET - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHAR...Variation Four. Handle is scarlet with " ER" cypher. Black hat, white ruff, scarlet tunic. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Series: RDICC. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1987 - 1996 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
  BEEFEATER GR D6206 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JU...Handle is pink with yellow " GR" cypher. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.Series: The London Collection. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Issued: 1947 - 1953 Dimensions: 6.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear.
• PR. RALPH E. EARL PORTRAITS, HARDY CRYER
  PR. RALPH E. EARL PORTRAITS, HARDY CRYER AND WIFEPair of Tennessee portraits by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl (1788 - 1838) depicting the Reverend Hardy Murfree Cryer (b. 1792--1846), in dark coat with ruffled collar, and a woman believed to be his first wife Elizabeth Rice Cryer (b. 1793--1832) in black mourning dress with white lace collar and cap. Housed in black and gilt wooden frames. Both portraits measure 26 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W sight; 33" H x 28 1/2" W framed. Circa 1830. Provenance: Descended in subject's family to current consignor. Biography ( Courtesy of James C. Kelly, Virginia Historical Society, Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 1998): Ralph E. W. Earl was the son of Connecticut painter Ralph Earl (1751-1801). Earl studied under his father in Northhampton, Massachusetts, before traveling to London in 1809 to study under Benjamin West and John Trumbull. In 1817, Earl arrived in Nashville to paint General Andrew Jackson, the hero of the battle of New Orleans. Later that year, in Natchez, he met and married Jane Caffrey, Rachel Jackson's niece. She died the next year, but Earl moved into the Hermitage would from then on remain in Jackson's circle, accompanying the newly elected president to Washington. During the next eight years, Earl turned out numerous paintings of Jackson. Politicians, especially Democrats, knew it "did not hurt to order a portrait of General Jackson from Earl." He painted many of Jackson's friends and a few of his foes. Earl returned to the Hermitage with Jackson in 1837 and died there in September 1838. Rev. Cryer was a close friend of Andrew Jackson who spent time at the Hermitage. According to the book "The Making the American Thoroughbred" (see book, also offered in this auction), Cryer was born in North Carolina in 1792, married Elizabeth Rice in 1812, was a member of the Tennessee Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church 1813-1816, and served one year on the Nashville district. "After withdrawing from the itinerant ranks, he served as a "local" preacher and continued to exercise the offices of a minister the remainder of his life. His many contributions to The Turf Register and The Spirit of the Times are rich in Biblical and classical allusions, after the style of that day; show much force and originality; and amply support the statement of McFerrin that he was of an ardent temperament and had a brilliant mind. His ardor distinguished him as a breeder no less than as a preacher. He kept more thorougbred stallions than any man of his time, except, perhaps, Thomas Alderson; owned a few blood mares; and took a great interest in turf sports." The book quotes stud books kept by Cryer which show that "Cryer's horses were patronized by practically all the prominent breeders and turfmen named heretofore in this volume, from Andrew Jackson and John Catron, down". Cryer's passion for horses seems to have gotten him into trouble only once with his church; he was charged with horse racing and summoned to a trial before a church tribunal. "The proof was clear and conclusive," wrote J.R. Hubbard in The Spirit of the Times, "but the evidence showed that the horse was raced in the name of Col. George Elliott, and that this gentleman owned one half of him." In Cryer's defense, he told the judge: "I would like for you to let me know how I can arrange it for my half of the horse to stand in the stable while Col. Elliott's half is racing." He was acquitted. Click here to view documents containing Andrew Jackson and Reverend Hardy Murfree Cryer correspondence. Condition: Blacklighting of portrait of Rev. Cryer indicates inpainting to perimeter of face including the left edge of forehead, lower right jaw line, spot to lower left edge of mouth and spot to the middle of the chin. Lighter area of fluorescence to forehead and background, possibly a varnish issue. Blacklighting of Mrs. Cryer indicates possible inpainting or varnish issue to a couple areas of forehead and chin. Possible inpainting or varnish issue to a couple areas of the background. Older relining, probably late 19th/early 20th century.
• ELLA (ELIZABETH) ROUSE OIL ON CANVASElizabeth
  ELLA (ELIZABETH) ROUSE OIL ON CANVASElizabeth Rouse (New York, Early 20th century) landscape oil on canvas, signed lower right, "E. Rouse". 9 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W sight. 14' h x 18" W contemporary carved frame. Small piece of paper on back has the following information, "Hendersonville, NY, Attended Albany Academy for Girls, See Index of Artists (Mallett)." Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of a former North Carolina State University professor. Condition: Overall very good condition.
• KENTUCKY CHERRY BIRD CAGE CANDLESTANDKentucky
  KENTUCKY CHERRY BIRD CAGE CANDLESTANDKentucky cherry bird cage candlestand in the original surface. Circular top above fixed birdcage support, over turned ring and baluster standard transitioning to a tripod base. Circular top with rectangular support chamfered at each corner. bird cage with support columns in the Doric style, Tripod slipper feet with chamfered knees, legs secured to standard with dovetails underside. Script in white chalk underside top, "Elizabeth Reynolds June 18th 19--" and "I want Elizabeth to have this when I am gone Mollie". Found in Louisville, KY. 29"H x 19"Dia. Provenance: Lexington, Kentucky area collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Overall excellent condition. Old stains to top, white paint spots to side of top.
• ELIZABETH REBECCA COFFIN (NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS
  ELIZABETH REBECCA COFFIN (NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS 1850-1...Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin (New York/Massachusetts 1850-1930) pastel on paper profile portrait, possibly a self-portrait, depicting a light-eyed young woman with her brunette hair in a ribbon-tied bun, dressed in a gray-pink dress with large sleeves and a high neck. Plain cream-colored background. Signed and dated "Elizabeth R. Coffin 1895(?)" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in a molded giltwood frame with foliate sight edge and giltwood mattes. Sight: 12 1/4" H x 10" W. Framed: 25 1/4" H x 22 7/8" W. Biography: Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin was born in Brooklyn and raised and educated in the Quaker tradition. She attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York before traveling to Europe for further training. While enrolled as the first American woman at the Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Academy of Fine Arts) in The Hague, Coffin boldly attended classes traditionally reserved for men such as anatomy and the history of architecture. She then returned to Vassar college to become the first person in the United States to be awarded a master of arts degree in fine arts. Coffin was a founding member of the Brooklyn Art Guild as well as a member of the Art Students League of New York. Later an apprentice to and great friend of Thomas Eakins, she continued to practice in the American Realist tradition throughout her career creating a prolific oeuvre of portraits and scenes of New Englanders and their lives. (Adapted from "Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin, Nantucket Artist" by Margaret Moore Booker, Antiques: American Art, Nov. 2001, p. 700-709.) Private Cincinnati, Ohio estate. Condition: Overall good condition with scattered abrasions to pigment primarily at edges of painting, largest area measuring 1/4" x 2 1/8", and scattered minor areas of foxing to paper. Not examined outside of frame. Frame with scattered losses to carving and gilt.