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THBHistorical Virginia Items from Corbin,
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveJun 13, 2015 - Jun 14, 2015
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- Lot Description
Lee and Carter Families probably 19th century, 18 kt. yellow gold cuff bracelet with engraved partial crest of a dog with paw on a shield, attributed to be the motto for Robert "King" Carter, and possibly belonging to a son or later descendant, 18.8 grams; Lee family seal/watch fob with 14 kt. 6 in. chain, three-sided smoky quartz seal composed of smoky quartz, one side with "LC" monogram and two with family seals from Lee and Corbin families; 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, watercolor on ivory, 2-1/2 x 2 in., 10 kt. gold frame, with two wax impressions of seal and monogram, scratches, bends to bracelet, wear to quarts seal, vertical crack in portrait. Notes: Thomas Lee, the builder of Stratford Hall in Virginia, was born in 1690, and was the son of Richard Lee II and Laetitia Corbin. His brother, Henry Lee I, was the great-grandfather of Robert E. Lee. Thomas Lee's oldest daughter, Hanna Lee, married Gowen Corbin, a cousin, in 1748. The Carter and Lee families were joined when Ann Hill Carter married Henry "Light Horse" Harry Lee in 1793 at Shirley Plantation in Virginia.
Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Purchased from a descendant of the Corbin Lee and Carter familes; Portrait miniature: family history unknown, possibly from Lee and Carter families; Tharpe CollectionCondition
scratches, bends to bracelet, wear to quarts seal, vertical crack in portrait
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