A few examples of appraisal values for
MARTINSVILLE

• Virginia/Tenn
  Virginia/Tenn
• Charles Bowen Sims (American,
  Charles Bowen Sims (American, 1904-1993), "Mabry Mill, Martinsville, VA"; oil on board; 24" x 36"; signed lower left.
• Mechanicsville, New York
  Mechanicsville, New York lithograph, bird's-eye view drawn and published by L.R. Burleigh (1853-1923), Troy, New York, circa 1890, Beck & Pauli, lithographers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, key in title margin identifies 29 businesses, churches, and other points of interest, 18-1/2 x 28 in. (page). Toning, moisture stains, curling, chipping to edges, smudges, creases with separations, tears and losses, minor corner loss. Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina.
• Virginia stoneware jar, salt
  Virginia stoneware jar, salt glaze stoneware, shoulder with cobalt decoration surrounding an imprinted cartouche with "Geo. W. Miller/Strasburg.Va.", surface with some green cast, 11-3/8 in. Large side and base cracks, rim with large flat chips. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Eight Henkel imprints, special
  Eight Henkel imprints, special conferences of the Lutheran Synod, seven printed by S. [Salomon] Henkel's Office, New Market, Virginia: five printed in German, two 1810 and two 1815, Shenandoah County, Virginia; one 1818, at Culpepper, Madison County, Virginia; one printed in English; one 1832, Greene County, Tennessee; and one 1816, Richmond, Virginia, Constitution and Canons…Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia; one printed by Ambrosius Henkel, New Market, Virginia, Special Conferences of the Luthran Synod, 1806. Most in generally good condition. The Comstock-Miller Collection; Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Historic Staffordshire, Virginia:
  Historic Staffordshire, Virginia: "Virginia Church" teapot, oval medallion with steepled church, boy fishing in foreground, floral borders, possibly a view of a Virginia church, 7-3/4 in. Large old base crack, interior with discoloration, possible spout repair, other scattered small glaze chips throughout, 1-1/2 in. crack to lid. Richard Marden, 1971
• New Market Virginia sampler, yellow
  New Market Virginia sampler, yellow house with fence flanked by two large trees, small outbuilding or gate to left of house, six-line top panel, stitched on bottom line "Virginia Miles Age 12 years New Market March 8th 1844", inner sawtooth border, strawberry vine outer border, silk on linen, 16 x 17 in.; wood frame with gilt cove molding. Fading, browning of linen, some loose threads, stretched over cardboard and glued to the back, some discoloration to glued-down areas. The 1850 U.S. Census lists Virginia Miles as 17 years old and living in Shenandoah, Virginia. Marriage records from Virginia indicate that she married George Bouse, a Methodist minister, in 1851. They lived for a time in Maryland and later in Taylor, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
• Lanier Meaders stoneware face
  Lanier Meaders stoneware face jug, alkaline glaze, ceramic eyes and teeth, incised eyebrows, base signed in script "Lanier Meaders" (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998), 9 in. Excellent condition. The Collection of Sam and Martha Tolbert, Clarksville, Georgia.
• Historic Staffordshire, Virginia:
  Historic Staffordshire, Virginia: two mulberry transfer plates, one marked on back "Shannondale Springs, Virginia", banner marked "Jackson's Warranted", 9 in., some discoloration verso ; one plate, "At Richmond, Virginia", view of a church, 6-3/4 in., excellent condition ; two black transfer plates, "Shannondale Springs, Va. US", 8 in., Provenance: Richard and Virginia Wood, Baltimore, 1971, one with small chip under rim, otherwise excellent condition , (four pieces). All with slight surface abrasions and scratches.
• (11) North Carolina and Virginia
  (11) North Carolina and Virginia Titlesas follows: Hill J.P.A. HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY (1925); Massie & Christian eds. HOMES AND GARDENS IN OLD VIRGINIA (1932); Wilstach Paul JEFFERSON AND MONTICELLO (1928); Flournoy Mary H. SIDELIGHTS ON SOUTHERN HISTORY (1939); Brooks Aubrey Lee WALTER CLARK (1944); Lawson John LAWSON'S HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA (1937); Gilbert Dorothy Lloyd GUILFORD A QUAKER COLLEGE (1937); Hobbs S. H. NORTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL (1930) (internal stains); Peattie Roderick THE GREAT SMOKIES AND THE BLUE RIDGE (1943); Wilson Warren H. THE CHURCH AT THE CENTER (1914); Ashe Samuel HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA VOL. I (1925).Generally decent shelf condition some rubbed titles and cover stains.
• Ten slavery related manuscripts:
  Ten slavery related manuscripts: two-page letter, Martindale, North Carolina, July 3, 1864, "…we had considerable stir in our county last Wednesday about the Yanks taking Morganton & Camp Vance…Our darkies have run off and left us & gone to Charley Down's where I hope they will get what they need (not what they want)…", signed "Jno N. Kerr"; Rowan County, North Carolina court bond, 1833, involving cash and "4 negroes", crossed out ; last will of Alexander Silliman, Sumter District, South Carolina, "To my brother James…I now give…the service of my negroe George…", separations ; Rowan County 1845 summons regarding guardianship of a mentally handicapped person, Reese Johnston, "…much attached to an old black man formerly the property of the said Reese's father…"; two account statements of Margaret Wilson, one 1829 listing "Negroes - 124.29", one 1842 listing "8 pr. Negro Shoes…1.00…8.00" bought of C. E. Moss & Co. (no place); three Mecklenburg County, North Carolina conveyances involving slaves owned by members of the Menteithe family in 1842; Stokes County, North Carolina court bond involving James Merrill, accused of "carrying away a free boy of colour…", September 1802, 10 x 7-1/4 in. to 16 x 13-1/4 in. Folds, separations, stains, small losses throughout. Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina.
• MAP, THE STATE OF VIRGINIA FROM THE
  MAP, THE STATE OF VIRGINIA FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES BY SAMUEL LEWIS 1794, from Carey's American Edition of Guthries Geography improved, copperplate engraving with hand coloring, presented in giltwood frame carrying mid-20th century label from Young's, Richmond, Virginia.
• Virginia stoneware jar, wavy line
  Virginia stoneware jar, wavy line decoration above "E.J. Miller, Son & Co./Importers & Wholesaler (RS/Dealers in/Queensware/China, Glassware and/House Furnishing/Goods/No. 65 King St./Alexandria, Va.", "3" capacity mark below, 1877-1895, 13-3/4 in. Some interior accretion, exterior with drips, one side with large star crack, base with normal wear. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Lanier Meaders stoneware face
  Lanier Meaders stoneware face jug, medium olive alkaline glaze, smiling mouth, ceramic teeth and eyes, base incised "Lanier Meaders" (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998), 9-1/4 in. Several firing cracks as made. The Collection of Sam and Martha Tolbert, Clarksville, Georgia.
• Lanier Meaders stoneware face
  Lanier Meaders stoneware face jug, runny dark olive alkaline glaze, ceramic teeth and eyes, base incised "Lanier Meaders" (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998), 8-3/4 in. Excellent condition. The Collection of Sam and Martha Tolbert, Clarksville, Georgia.
• WILLIAM BRYANT (MA/ME, 1902-1997)
  WILLIAM BRYANT (MA/ME, 1902-1997) 'Great Head, Martinsville, Maine', oil on canvasboard, signed l.r., signed, titled and dated 1958 verso. Housed in a black "Plein Air" style frame with a gold lip, SS: 12" x 16" OS:15 1/2" x 19 1/2". Good condition.
• GROUP OF VICTORIAN MAUCHLINE
  GROUP OF VICTORIAN MAUCHLINE WARES including a small sycamore souvenir box of the Washington Monument and another box from the Marine Park and Lake Southport with tartan border a small tartanware toothpick box lacquered box with floral decoration and a decoupaged scoring tally (5)
• NINETY-SEVEN PREHISTORIC STONE
  NINETY-SEVEN PREHISTORIC STONE POINTSNinety-seven prehistoric stone points from Fredericksburg and Bedford County, Virginia, largest - 3" l. Condition: As found, unrestored. Provenance: very large private Virginia collection.
• *A 1936 U.S. Lynchburg Virginia
  *A 1936 U.S. Lynchburg Virginia Sesquicentennial.
• Lanier Meaders strawberry jar
  Lanier Meaders strawberry jar (1917-1998, White County, Georgia), unglazed stoneware, incised signature on base, 16 in. Several large chips, one lip broken off.
• Virginia stoneware jar, salt
  Virginia stoneware jar, salt glazed, marked in cobalt "E.J. Miller, Son/& Co./China&/Glassware.Alexandria, VA", other cobalt flourishes, 19th century, 11-3/4 in. Excellent condition, rim repair, minor surface flaws including some blown out stones in clay body. Private Collection, Kentucky
• 1784 hand-drawn Virginia map,
  1784 hand-drawn Virginia map, "Rough Sketch of 32,000 acres of land in Montgomery County in Virginia Surveyed for Mr. Levi Hollingsworth of Philadelphia in the Year 1784", signed by Dorsey Pentecost, showing 32 tracts of land along the Guyandotte River, south of where it meets the Ohio River in modern day West Virginia, additional notes describe the land, navigation routes, types of trees present, and its proximity to the "fertile settlements of Caintucky [sic]", on laid paper with watermarks, 23 x 19 in. Toning, fading, foxing, soiling, stains, creases with separations, tears and losses (affecting text and signature). Property of a Descendant of Anthony Morris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• TWO ANTIQUE LITHOGRAPHS FROM EDWARD
  TWO ANTIQUE LITHOGRAPHS FROM EDWARD BEYER'S ALBUM OF VIRGINIA Hand-colored lithographs, printed 1857, to include White Sulphur Springs and Rockbridge Alum Spring, full album title reads Album of Virginia; or Illustration of the Old Dominion, presented in uniform bird's-eye maple veneer framing.
• STONEWARE JAR. West Virginia late
  STONEWARE JAR. West Virginia late 19th century. Stenciled cobalt label ''Marmet Mining Co. Raymond City W.VA'' 10''h. Raymond City is in Putnam County at the mouth of the Pocatalico River. The Marmet Mining Company was based in Cincinnati. In 1891 the company enlisted the Ohio National Guard to help protect non-union miners during a United Mine Workers strike. There are 2 in the making imperfections on the rim but no chips cracks or hairlines.
• 2PC VINTAGE NEW MARTINSVILLE
  2PC VINTAGE NEW MARTINSVILLE NAUTILUS SHELL VASE BOOKEN...Janice pattern glass vases. Suitable as a vessel or bookends. Dimensions: 5"L x 2.75"W x 6"H Manufacturer: New Martinsville Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear. As found.
• Lanier Meaders face jug, runny
  Lanier Meaders face jug, runny medium alkaline glaze stoneware, ceramic teeth, painted eyes, signed on base "Lanier Meaders" (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998), 8-3/4 in. Excellent condition. The Collection of Sam and Martha Tolbert
• Eleven books on Virginia to include
  Eleven books on Virginia to include The Mansions of Virginia and other related subjects.
• Lanier Meaders stoneware face
  Lanier Meaders stoneware face jug, runny olive glaze, pinched mouth with no teeth, signed on base, "Lanier Meaders" (White County, Georgia, 1917-1998), 10 in. Excellent condition. Collection of Merrill and Ethelda Oxley
• CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA MEDALS LOTLot of
  CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA MEDALS LOTLot of Civil War related items including: 1864 Goochland VA supplies letter from Confederate States of America dated Oct 13, 1864 signed by GW. Littlefield, Texas Brig concerning receipt of 107 lbs. of fodder; 2 Confederate War Survivor medals framed with a Stonewall Camp ribbon; Confed. 1922 reunion medal; Print of Stonewall Jackson, 9.5 inches; and oval framed and hand tinted photograph of a Union soldier identified on card - Private Wm. Raymond 11th NH Infantry. From VA collection
• FOUR PRINTS PICTURING OF
  FOUR PRINTS PICTURING OF WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA Hand-colored collotypes, early 20th century after earlier watercolors, to include images of "The Bridge Over Reed Creek," "The Western Portion of the Town," "The New Residence of the Reverend Charles A. Miller, Buil[d] 1856," and "The Residence of Mr. Crockett, in Wytheville, July 1 1856," in uniform gilt framing.
• 2 PCS SW VIRGINIA STONEWARE ,
  2 PCS SW VIRGINIA STONEWARE , E.W. MORTTwo pieces Southwest Virginia Stoneware pottery. 1st item: Virginia stoneware storage jar, 1 gallon capacity mark and "E.W. MORT/ALUM WELLS VA" rectangular stamp mark to the shoulder. 10" H. 2nd item: Virginia stoneware jug, 1 gallon capacity mark and "E.W. MORT/ALUM WELLS VA" rectangular stamp mark to the shoulder. 10 3/4" H. Both items late 19th century. Edward William Mort (1853-1923) was born in Strasburg, VA and possibly trained as a potter in this area. In addition to working with Washington County, Virginia potters, other crocks stamped "E.W. Mort Mohawk" suggest he may have also worked in Greene Co., TN for a period of time. Mort ceased making pottery in 1893 and became a Methodist minister. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Both pieces overall excellent condition.
• VIRGINIA MERCHANT, E.B. TAYLOR,
  VIRGINIA MERCHANT, E.B. TAYLOR, RICHMOND, SALT GLAZED STONEWARE CROCKVIRGINIA MERCHANT, E.B. TAYLOR, RICHMOND, SALT GLAZED STONEWARE CROCK, approx. 3 gallon, urn shaped with stencilled E. B. Taylor, Richmond, VA., 3, with geometrical decoration, Albany slip-glazed interior, h: 15 x dia: 9.5 in.
• 7 vols. Americana: Smith, John.
  7 vols. Americana: Smith, John. The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England... London, 1624 [but 20th-Century facsimile]. Folio, orig. vellum, silk ties, fall-down box with cover & spine labels. Illus. Near Fine in slightly & occasionally worn box. * Berkeley, William. A Discourse and View of Virginia. London, 1663 [but Norwalk, Conn.: W.H. Smith, 1914]. 1/250. Sm. 4to, contemp. red cloth; scuffed. * Adlum, John. A Memoir of The Cultivation of The Vine in America. Hopwell, N.J.: Booknoll Reprints, 1971. 12mo, orig. grey cloth. Facs. of the Washington, 1823 ed. * (Works Progress Administration American Guide Series.) Federal Writer's Project. Washington: City and Capital. Washington: G.P.O., 1937. 1st ed. Thick 8vo, orig. black cloth; scuffed, gilt on spine faded. Illus., fold. map in cover pocket. Internally generally clean. [Dykes 385]. * Bazelon, Bruce S.; McGuinn, William F. A Directory of American Military Goods, Dealers & Makers, 1785-1885. N.p., 1987. 4to, orig. gilt-lettered green cloth; light shelf wear. * Swanson, James L.; Weinberg, Daniel R. Lincoln's Assassins: Their Trial and Execution. An Illustrated History. N.p.: William Morrow, (2001). 4to, orig. grey cloth, d/j. Color plates, other illus.
• Lanier Meaders stoneware beanpot
  Lanier Meaders stoneware beanpot (1917-1998, White County, Georgia), brown alkaline glaze, applied grapes, vines and leaves, incised on base "Lanier Meaders", 6 in. Zully Smith Craft Shop, 1979
• Hand colored map of Virginia
  Hand colored map of Virginia 1653, framed and matted. Provenance: Tooley's of London, England 15" x 19" ss / 21.5" x 25.5" oa Condition: Creases, not examined out of frame.
• MAP. Lithograph on paper Madison
  MAP. Lithograph on paper Madison Wisconsin: Ruger and Stoner 1884. Bird's-eye view of Massillon Stark County Ohio shows the town with special attention being paid to factories and industry. Imperfections. Framed with a gilt liner 30''h. 34''w. Over all toning of paper. Water stains on bottom edge and left and right side borders -- do not extend into the print. 2-3 small nicks to the paper at top center. Not examined out of the frame.