CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF OKOLONA AUCTION

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Feb 22
3:30pm to 9pm
2014

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Battle of Okolona Auction

Saturday, February 22, 2014 3:30 p.m. cst

The National Guard Armory

607 W. Monroe Ave.

Okolona, MS 38860

 

Stevens Auction Company is pleased to announce the commission to offer at public auction a lifelong antique collection from the estate of the late Ms. Marietta McCarter of Columbus, Mississippi.  This estate includes beautiful lamps, handmade Persian rugs, silver, crystal, china, original works of art, fine porcelains, rare collectibles, beautiful antique furniture and other fine home furnishings. Also sold will be the contents of one of Aberdeen’s finest old homes, known as the “Painted Lady,” built in 1880 and now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sexton. The couple is planning to retire and move to Europe.

 In this same auction, we will be selling over one hundred items of Civil War memorabilia collected by three avid collectors.  The auction will take place during the 150th Anniversary of The Battle of Okolona at the National Guard Armory, Saturday, February 22, at 3:30 p.m. CST.

This three day event will be a celebration dedicating the donated land on which the battle was fought, now becoming a national memorial.  The battle will be reenacted by uniformed actors performing for the crowd; giant cannons will be fired as the battle itself plays out.  Join hundreds of others for all kinds of activities from the Welcome Center.  Walk the trails, visit the cemeteries and relive what took place.  Admission is free for the reenactment.  Go to our website for more information concerning the actual account of the battle between General Nathan B. Forrest’s Victory over the Union General William Sooy Smith.

The open house preview will be on Saturday, February 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. auction time. Pictures are continuously added, so please check back often for photos of the items to be offered and auction information. For information not found online or in our brochure, please call our office at (662) 369-2200 or e-mail us at stevensauction@bellsouth.net. For reenactment information only, call (662) 447-5913.  Phone bids are always welcome with advanced arrangements. Refreshments will be available on auction day.

STEVENS AUCTION COMPANY

P.O. Box 58

 Aberdeen MS 39730

MS Lic. #349

John Dwight Stevens, Auctioneer

 

25 - Vengeance at Okolona, Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest Okolona, Mississippi, February 22, 1864, 34in. X 40in.27 - Charge through the Peach Orchard, Gen. John Breckinridge leading the charge through The Peach Orchard at Shiloh, April 6, 1862, 32in x 37in.20 - General Lee on Traveller in 1866 at his residence at Washington College in Lexington VA, 15in. X 18in.31 - The Ghost Column by Mort Kunstler, Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest, FT. Donelson, TN, Feb. 16, 1862, 26in. X 30in.21 - The orig. die of The Great Seal of The Confederate States of America, was used to Emboss Diplomatic Treaties, documents issued by The C.S.A. Sept, 1864 to April 1865, 8 x 822 - Robert E. Lee at age 31, Lieutenant of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1838, 20.5in. x 16.5in.23 - Robert E. Lee at age 43 or 44, Colonel of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1850 - 1851, 20.5in. X 16.5in.24 - The Christian General by William Maughan, reading a little boy the Bible, 26in. X 33in.26 - Imperishable Glory by Dale Gallon, Gettysburg, PA, July 3, 1863, soldiers of the 11th MS Volunteer Infantry Regiment advance Union line during Longstreet's Assault, 35 x 29.28 - The War Council, Confederate Generals, Polk, Brag, Beauregard, Johnston and Hardee at Shiloh, April 5, 1862, 34in. X 38in.29 - Christian Patriots USA, Gen. T.J. Jackson, Gen. Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis, 26in. X 30in.30 - Forrest's Terrible Swift Sword, 25in. X 34in.32 - Parkers Crossroads by John Paul Strain, Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest at Parker's Crossroads, TN, Dec. 31, 1862, 39in. X 32in.33 - A Way Out by John Paul Strain, Colonel Roger W. Hanson and The Orphans with Colonel Nathan B. Forrest at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862, 30in. X 38in.34 - General Robert E. Lee, 38in. X 30in.35 - John A. Elder (American, 1833 - 1895), General T.J. Jackson, 28in. X 22in.Sale Picture37 - The prayer Warrior, Gen. T.J. Jackson C.S.A., 25 x 30.38 - Silent Tribute by Don Strivers, 26 x 31.39 - The Grandest Charge Ever Seen by Mort Kunstler, Barksdale's Mississippians at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, 25 x 3640 - Sound The charge, General Nathan Bedford Forrest at the death of his brother, Colonel Jeffery Forrest, Fed. 22, 1864 near Okolona, Mississippi, 25 x 36.41 - Thompson's Station, Tennessee, March 5, 1863, 30 x 36.42 - The Road to Front, Royal VA., may 23, 1862, 29 x 36.43 - Southern Steel, Major Gen. Nathan B. Forrest, Battle of Okolona, Feb. 22, 1864, 31.5 x 35.44 - Stuart's Ride, June 13, 1862, 38 x 22.45 - Robert E. Lee at age 55, General Army of Northern VA, C.S.A. 1862, 21 x 17.46 - Robert E. Lee at age 63, President of Washington College, 1870, 21 x 17.47 - The Last meeting of Generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on the evening of the day before The Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1, 1863, 37 x 30.48 - Porcelain plate of Robert E. Lee in The Gallant Men of The civil War, 8in. Dia.500 - “Jackson’s Jackson’s Winter Campaign” by G. Harvey. Artist signed, limited edition artist proof (609/2500). Letter of authenticity included. 32 x 39.5.50 - Confederate Southern Memorial Assorted Ribbons and 1903 - 1906 pins.51 - Confederate Southern Memorial Assorted Ribbons in mint condition.52 - CDV of Jefferson Davis, CDV of Breckinridge, ribbon is the Fiftieth Fifth Anniversary of the First Battle.53 - General Joe Wheeler's certificate of qualification to practice law in TN. Shelby County, 1862 in frame, 26 x 3254 - Harper's Weekly, March 9, 1861 Inauguration of Jefferson Davis in frame, 16 x 21.55 - Standing Proud by Ben Hampton, 1978 in frame, 29 x 29.56 - Oil painting of Jefferson Davis in gold frame, 32 x 39.57 - Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer dated March 15, 1855 of steamboats, 18 x 25.58 - Col. James Phelan rosewood travel box and memorable address book, Box is 12in T, 16in. W, 10in. D.59 - Bronze case on white marble base of Gen. Nathan Forrest, 18in. T, 14in. W.60 - 1868 Campaign of Nathan B. Forrest and Forrest Calvary First Edition.61 - UCV Reunion, Richmond, VA 1896.62 - Beauvoir House63 - Jefferson Davis Pin.64 - Celluloid mirror, Soldiers Home, Biloxi, Ms., front view.65 - Glass negative of President Davis.66 - Beauvoir,home of Jefferson Davis pin.67 - Jefferson Davis Shrine ash tray.68 - Beauvoir at Biloxi Reunion.69 - Jefferson Davis CDV published by Anthony, photo by Brady.70 - Jefferson Davis Shrine Pennant71 - Jefferson Davis funeral oration, Richmond Straight cut No. 1 cigarette advertisement, magazine called Confederate Veteran and old pamphlet of Jefferson Davis.72 - Set of 4, The Louisville and Nashville Employee's Magazine, The Jefferson Davis Funeral Train, brochure, and confederate Veteran.73 - Pictures of Davis, pocket knife with Davis, Beauvoir booklet and silver ounce piece of Davis.74 - Fifty Dollar Confederate money, Richmond - April 6, 1863.75 - Rare hand colored engraving of President Jefferson Davis.76 - Group of 8 post cards of Beauvoir.77 - Picture of Redmon Cadet Band.78 - Letter signed by General Beauregard, wrote by Beauregard to Judge Calhoun, Canton, MS.79 - Book, First Year of The War, by Pollard 1863.80 - The History of the civil War of America by Ballet.81 - Two Books - The Capture of Jefferson Davis and Jefferson Davis Life and Personality.82 - Camp Nicholls Soldiers' Home State of Louisiana83 - Framed Letter - Memphis, Holly Springs, Okolona and Selma Railroad, N.B. Forrest President Columbus, MS. Dec. 8th, 1870, signed by Col. Fontaine, 12 x 10.84 - Statue of Robert E. Lee.85 - 5 pieces, gun powder holders, whiskey Flask with Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis, flow blue plate of Beauvoir House, Staffordshire saucer and Jefferson Davis shrine plate.132 - Civil War chess set, all chess pieces are confederate and Union soldiers, (not old)162 - Print of The Lee's of Virginia, 33 x 24.167 - Civil war bullets and other things found on the battlefield.168 - 12 ga. Double barrel shotgun with rabbit ears, made in Belgium by Royal Sun Works, ca. 1870.171 - Walnut Victorian shadow box frame with early print of ship, 18 x 14 of Confederate ship Alabama.172 - Walnut Victorian shadow box frame with a drawing of General Oliver O. Howard, 14 x 12.173 - Walnut Victorian shadow box frame with drawing of President Grant, 14 x 16.174 - Walnut Victorian shadow box frame with drawing of bearded gentleman, 14 x 16.178 - Old cast iron door stop of General Robert E. Lee, 8in. T.182 - Book, Generals in Gray, lives of the Confederate Commanders.183 - Book, The Civil War Strange and Fascinating Facts.184 - Book, Civil War in Pictures185 - Book, A Battle from the Start, The life of Nathan Bedford Forrest.186 - Book, Life on The Mississippi by Mark Twain.187 - Book, Sherman A Memorial in Art, Oratory and Literature188 - Book, The Chronicles of America, Roosevelt edition.189 - Book, The Massachusetts Register 1862, a very complete account of the Massachusetts Volunteers.190 - Book, Battlefields of the South, an English combatant.191 - Book, Civil War Diaries of Bliss Morse by Loren J. Morse.192 - Book, A Treasury of Stephen Foster.193 - Lg. Book, The Official Military Atlas of The Civil War by Major George B. Davis, U.S. Army, Perry - Civilian Expert.90 - Ames Model 1860 cavalry No. U.S. markings, not dated, confederate used. 91 - Mansfield and Lamb Model 1860 Cavalry, U.S. J.M. 1864 Mansfield and Lamb Forestdale, R.I. 92 - Model 1840 Wristbreaker, marked on Pommel 2nd GA 1st Co. bottom ring removed, Confederate.100 - Mahogany griffin library sofa with blue upholstery, 34in. T, 78in. L, 33in. D.275 - Walnut Victorian half tester bed, 8ft 11in. T, 77in. L, 58in. W.276 - -Walnut Victorian wardrobe, 9ft 8in. T, 54in. W, 22in. D. Walnut Victorian wardrobe, 9ft 8in. T, 54in. W, 22in. D.277 - Walnut Victorian marble top dresser, 8ft 3in. T, 41in. W, 18in. D.281 - Walnut Victorian wardrobe with fitted interior and carved crown 8ft 7in. T, 47in. W, 17in. D.200 - Oil on board of Russian Scene, painted by Bons Vassiloff, a listed artist who was a Russian immigrant, born in 1901 and died in 2000, 44 x 22.101 - Mahogany empire four poster bed with a light canopy, 7ft 3in. T, 56in. W, 71in. L.102 - Mahogany slant front desk with carved front and gallery on top, 96in. T, 42in. W, 19in. D.103 - Period mahogany empire secretary desk with original pulls and column front, 80in. T, 45in. W, 21in. D.104 - Mahogany Empire round center table with acanthus carved feet, 30in. T, 40in. Dia. Ca. 1880.106 - Mahogany love seat with lions heads carved in arms and claw feet, brown leather upholstery, 34in. T, 44in. W, 21in. D.107 - Mahogany arm chair and side chair with carved lions heads on arm and claw feet, brown leather upholstery, arm chair, 35in. T, 24in. W, 21in. D.108 - Mahogany empire game table with pumpkin base and scroll feet, ca. 1850, 30in. T, 35in. W, 18in. D.109 - Mahogany empire love seat with gold and red stripe upholstery on claw feet, 37in. T, 60in. W, 23in. D.110 - Walnut Victorian cabinet with glass doors and wood carved pulls, ca. 1870, 72in. T, 40in. W, 22in. D.111 - Walnut Victorian spool parlor chair, 44in. T, 26in. W, 24in. D.112 - French fire screen with early needlepoint, 38in. T, 23in. W..113 - Walnut Victorian sewing stand with thread drawer and center shelf, ca. 1870, 30in. T, 24in. W, 16in. D.115 - Walnut Victorian half commode with marble top, wood carved pull, ca. 1880, 30in. T, 18in. W, 16in. D.116 - Mahogany empire 7 drawer chest with chimney back splash upon turned legs, 56in. T, 42in. W, 21in. D.117 - Set of 4 empire mahogany saber leg dining room chairs with spindle back, ca. 1850, 32in. T, 18in. W, 16in. D.118 - Walnut Victorian small loveseat with carved crown and green upholstery, ca. 1860, 34in. T, 50in. W, 18in. D.119 - Mahogany empire game table with yolk base and scroll feet, ca. 1840, 28in. T, 34in. W, 17in. D.120 - Primitive cradle with hearts carved, 18in. T, 42in. L, 17in. W.121 - Early popular primitive baby chair which converts to stroller, ca. 1890, 39in. T, 17i. W, 22in. D.122 - Cherry and mahogany six drawer empire chest with back splash, 44in. T, 44in. W, 20in. D.123 - Mahogany acanthus carved full size poster bed, head board is 54in. T.124 - Primitive cherry chest, 38in. T, 37in. W, 20in. D.125 - Flame mahogany empire side board with original thick white marble, ca. 1840, 41in. T, 56in. W, 20in. D.126 - Rosewood Victorian foot stool with lift seat, ca. 1870, 15in. T.127 - Early walnut Victorian desk chair with carved back, 37in. T.128 and 129 - Pair of andirons with Hessian Soldiers.130 - Primitive hooded baby cradle, 29in. T, 16in. W, 40in. L.131 - Empire dressing table with spooled legs, glove box and mirror, 61in. T, 37in. W, 22in. D, ca. 1850.133 - Solid mahogany Empire three fourths size day bed, all original, ca. 1850.134 - Three piece oak bedroom suit with marble top dresser and wash stand, ca. 1900.135 - Balochi rug has animals on it, 6ft 6in x 10ft 3in.136 - Turkoman rug, 6ft 10in x 9ft 2in.137 - Balochi rug , 3ft 9in. X 6ft 6in. with animals138 - Sarouk rug, 5ft 5in x 7ft 7in.139 - Balochi rug, 3ft 5in. X 6ft 1in.140 - Sarouk rug, 3ft 3in x 5ft 6in.141 - Turkoman rug, 3ft 3in. X 8ft 4in.142 - Turkoman rug, 4ft x 6ft 4in.143 - Persian prayer rug, 2ft x 2ft 10in.146 - Oil lamp that has been electrified, with cherubs and red satin shade, 36in. T.147 - Oil lamp that has been electrified with cherubs and white shade, 41in. T.148 - Banquet lamp with figural and cranberry shade, 27in. T.151 - Empire ogee clock made by Daniel Pratt of Boston with painting of fruits, 26in. T, 15in. W.152 - Early Victorian still engraving in original walnut frame, 40 x 25.156 - Seven Piece bird dog tanker and 6 mugs set.157 - Six stamps of history with history dates on where they were mailed.158 - Gold Victorian hanging mirror in open carved frame, 26 x 31.169 - Brass covered wood kinlin box, ca. 1850, 14in t, 12in. W, 15in. D.170 - Stained glass window, 36in. T, 19in. W.175 - Large steel engraving of deer in mountains, in a rosewood Victorian frame, 31 x 50.176 - Oil on canvas of waterfall in gold Victorian frame, 30 x 18, ca. 1880.180 - Cast iron fire house plate, started in 1817. in Philadelphia, 12in. T, 8in. W.194 - Doll house dresser ca. 1900, 13in . T, 10in. W, 6in. D.196 - American brilliant cut glass bowl, 3in. T, 8in. Dia.197 - American brilliant cut glass flower vase, 12in. T, 3in. Dia.198 - American brilliant cut glass bowl, 4in. T, 8in. Dia.199 - Brilliant cut glass carafe, 8in. T.201 - Porcelain Pablor no. 9 clock by Waterbury Clock Co., with flowers on it, 11in. X 9in.202 - Seth Thomas mantle clock, 12in. T, 17in. W.203 - Mahogany inlayed barometer, 39in. L, 10in. W.204 - Walnut banjo clock, 10in. L, 10in. W.206 - Hitchcock child rocker, 29in. T, 13in. W, 15in. D.166 - Set of silver plate flatware in Queen Anne silver box on legs, 78 pieces of flatware, box - 20in. T, 21in. W, 14in. D.207 - Umbrella stand with feet, 26in. T, 11in. Dia.208 - Brass and iron trivet.209 - Pair of andirons211 - Flame mahogany Chippendale mirror with great carvings, 51in. T, 28in. W.212 - Fire place set.213 - Cast iron garden bench, 30in. T, 37in. W, 15in. D.214 - Set of 6 Mahogany empire dining chairs with saber legs.215 - Mahogany inlayed game table, regency style, 30in. T, 36in. W.216 - Mahogany drop leaf breakfast table with acanthus carved legs, 29in. T, 40in. L, 22in. W.217 - Mahogany empire pedestal with scroll feet, 35in. T, 13in. Square218 - Four drawer chest with backsplash, 57in. T, 41in. W, 21in. D.219 - Early primitive pine corner cabinet, ca. 1800m some repairs, 87in. T, 47in. W, 19in. D.220 - Antique Persian hand made wool rug, 9ft 7in x 4ft 10in.245 - Hand made wool Persian rug, gold and red, 7ft 9i . X 11ft 2in . 246 - Brass banquet lamp, still uses oil, cupid base, 30in . T, painted shade, ca. 1890.250 - Cut glass bowl, 3in. T, 8in. Dia.251 - Cut glass pitcher, 10in. T, 8in. From handle to spout.252 - Brilliant cut glass bowl, 2in. T, 8in. Dia.253 - American brilliant cut glass trumpet vase, 12in. T, 4in. Dia.254 - Cut glass rose bowl, 5in. T, 6in. Dia.255 - Brilliant cut glass compote zipper cut, 9in. T, 6in. Dia.256 - Brilliant cut glass celery dish, 2in. T, 12in. L, 5in. W.257 - Brilliant cut glass sugar and creamer.258 - Brilliant cut glass bowl, 4in. T, 8in. Dia.259 - Brilliant cut glass divider bowl with handles, 3in . T, 11in. From handle to handle, 8in. Dia.260 - Brilliant cut glass compote, 6in. T, 5in. Dia.261 - Brilliant cut glass bowl, .3in. T, 7in. Dia.262 - Pair of cut glass whiskey decanters, 10in. T, 2in. Stopper.263 - Leaded crystal cheese dome signed Waterford, 6in. T.264 - Brilliant cut glass bowl, 3.5in. T, 8in. Dia.265 - 8 cut Bohemian glasses.266 - Brass hanging gasolier with white shade and prisms, 37in. T, 13in. Dia.278 - Mahogany Victorian parlor chair with burgundy upholstery, ca. 1840.279 - Pair of walnut Victorian hip rest parlor side chairs, gold upholstery, ca. 1880.280 - Set of 6 walnut late Victorian dining chairs, tall back, peach upholstery, ca. 1880.282 - Mahogany empire sofa with carved roses in crown with maroon upholstery, 38in. T, 86in. W, 21in. D.283 - Mahogany dining room table with 8 legs and 2 leaves, 31in. T, 74in. L, 52in. W, 18in. leaves, 9ft 2in. with leaves.300 - Six piece walnut Victorian Eastlake parlor set, sofa with three section back and carved crowns305 - Walnut Victorian platform rocker, blue upholstery, ca. 1870.306 - Walnut Victorian platform rocker, plaid upholstery.307 - Set of four mahogany dining chairs.308 - Walnut Victorian arm parlor chair with green upholstery 309 - Mahogany Victorian parlor side chair with gold upholstery.310 - Walnut piano chair with maroon seat. 311 - Walnut Victorian piano stool with blue upholstered top.321 - Mahogany Victorian style sofa with roses carved in crown, maroon upholstery.322 - Oak dining room table, needs restoration.323 - Mahogany Victorian sofa with burgundy upholstery, ca. 1940.324 - Walnut Victorian pump organ.327 - Pair of mahogany empire style poster beds made by Lloyd Ridings, Macon, Ms.329 - Brass Victorian piano lamp with marble top and peach hand painted shade.332 - Round gold Victorian hanging mirror.334 - Oak hanging wall clock, Ansonia Clock Co.335 - Possibly Heisey old center stand for table.340 - Pair of small gold frames, print of little girls.342 - Pair of white mantle lusters with small prisms.343 - Brass carriage clock with porcelain dial, 10in. T.344 - German chocolate set.346 - Gold frame with little girl in laced dress.347 - Print in gold Victorian frame, Monks400 - Kazak small prayer rug, red and gold, 3ft 9in. x 2ft 4in.401 - Mahal Brown hall runner, 9ft 10in. x 2ft 7in.402 - Mahal hall runner, 2ft 7in. x 10 ft.403 - Small Balochi area rug, Persian antique, 3ft 7in. X 5ft 3in.405 - Persian Balochi area rug, 4ft 1in. x 5ft 4in406 - Heriz hall runner, 2ft 7in. x 9ft 11in

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