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Major McCollough Collection

moved offsite to warehouse | 3 day sale | 5 days away

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The address for this sale in Chattanooga, TN 37408 will be available after 9:00am on Thursday, May 21st, 2026.

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Fri

May 22

10am to 4pm

Sat

May 23

10am to 4pm

Sun

May 24

1pm to 5pm

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We are proud to present the legendary Major McCollough Collection at 2423 Broad Street in Chattanooga. This exceptional sale features antiques, primitives, folk art, painted furniture, vintage décor, fine art, and one-of-a-kind treasures collected over a lifetime with an incredible eye for design and history. Highlights include rare storage cabinets from a historic Chattanooga railroad depot, antique furniture, rustic farmhouse pieces, artwork, collectibles, lighting, and unique decorative objects full of character and patina.

Nice Southern work table possibly Tennessee

Militia Eagle Head Officer’s Sword with ornate etched guard, carved mother-of-pearl style grip, and detailed eagle head pommel. A striking decorative military piece with excellent display presence for collectors of militaria, swords, and antique weapons. Circa 1820’s

Pair of antique paneled storage cabinets from a historic Chattanooga railroad depot. Fantastic industrial, farmhouse, mercantile, and primitive appeal with original cubbies, shelving, and incredible architectural presence. Perfect for kitchen storage, linen cabinets, retail display, or pantry use. A rare matching pair with outstanding character and patina.

Charles Humphriss (American, 1867-1934) "The Warrior" Native American Horse Equestrian Bronze

Original Landscape Oil Painting Signed "Leta Dinell" Artist: Leta Dinell (signed lower left) Medium: Oil on canvas board Frame: Framed in decorative wood frame Description: Charming landscape oil painting depicting a cottage nestled beneath a large tree with mountain backdrop. The composition features expressive brushwork, vibrant greens, and soft blue mountain tones, giving the scene a peaceful countryside atmosphere. Signed "Leta Dinell" lower left. The work has a strong vintage decorative appeal and would fit beautifully in cottage, farmhouse, cabin, or traditional interiors.

ANTIQUE J. W. REYNOLDS METAL TRIPLE TRIFOLD FOLDING WOOD DUCK DECOYS

Early Southern Possibility Tennessee Pie Safe

Hand-carved Canada goose decoy with classic early-to-mid 20th-century form. Solid wood construction with carved wing detail, painted surface, and naturally worn patina from age and use. Strong folk character with pleasing proportions and an honest, untouched surface. Ideal for cabin, lodge, or Americana display, and appealing to both decoy collectors and folk art enthusiasts. Keywords / SEO tags Antique duck decoy, Canada goose decoy, carved wooden decoy, folk art decoy, hunting decoy, vintage waterfowl decoy, Americana folk art, cabin decor, lodge decor, sporting art, primitive folk art, hand carved bird, decoy carving, rustic decor, old decoy, collectible decoy, early decoy, wooden goose

North Carolina art pottery large vase produced by J.B. Cole Pottery in Steeds, NC attributed to Waymon Cole

18th-century cherry tall chest with strong Richardson - Hinton - Inman family provenance, possibly originating in Maryland and descending through generations to Missouri. Constructed with square wrought nails, oak secondary wood, original locks and key, and partial original Chippendale brasses

Edward Thomas Grigware (1889-1960) "On the Canal Near New Hope, Pennsylvania" Oil on canvas mounted on board, c. 1920-1930 Artist: Edward Thomas Grigware (American, 1889-1960) Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board Size: 16 x 20 inches (sight) Signature: Signed lower right Period: Circa 1920-1930 Frame: Period gilt frame Description: Impressionistic canal landscape by listed American artist Edward Thomas Grigware, depicting a quiet rural scene near New Hope, Pennsylvania. Painted circa 1920-1930, the composition features barns and structures reflected along the water with soft autumnal tones and expressive brushwork. Grigware studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago. He later became known for his Western landscapes in Wyoming

Mel Gerhold (American, b. 1928) - "Ranch Girl" Original Oil on Canvas, c. 1960 Original oil on canvas by Mel Gerhold, an American Western and Native American artist known for his expressive portraits of working cowboys, ranch figures, and Indigenous subjects of the American Plains and West. This painting, titled Ranch Girl, dates to approximately 1960 and is signed lower left.

206 Early painted grain Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879), La Prise du Renard ("The Capture of the Fox"), a dynamic 19th-century animalier bronze depicting hounds in pursuit. Inspired by the Scottish hunt tradition, showcasing Mêne's celebrated realism, movement, and finely modeled naturalistic detail.

Early painted grain bin / sugar chest with old worn green paint and exceptional surface patina. Simple vernacular construction with tapered legs and lift-top form. Kentucky rural utility piece, reportedly from the Herndon, KY area. Strong primitive character with authentic age and use wear.

Native American Pueblo drum likely from the Cochiti or Taos Pueblo

Pair of Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CARBINE .25-35 W.C.F.

Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley early chalet desk, #505

Civil War Era US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia. Features engraved straight blade with military trophies, original leather and wire grip, and metal scabbard. Ricasso marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons / Philadelphia”.

Vintage Dave Stirling Estes Park, Colorado mountain landscape oil painting featuring Rocky Mountain scenery with pine trees and snow-capped peaks. Nicely framed Western landscape artwork by the listed Colorado artist, known for his Estes Park and National Park scenes. A beautiful cabin, lodge, or mountain home decorator piece.

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