On March 12th and 13th, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers will host a two-day auction with session one featuring the distinctive Lifetime Collection of American Indian Jewelry of an Ohio Lady followed by the Friday, March 13th session when over 400 lots cross the block in Country Americana auction.  This selection of Americana offers material for both seasoned and new collectors and will include country painted furniture, lighting, English ceramics, historical blue Staffordshire, Mason’s ironstone, American stoneware, textiles, and American classical furniture.  

An important American quilt (ca. 1850) has a Zachary Taylor printed backing which covers the entire backside of the 83.5" x 84" quilt.  The backing is repeated print of General Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican War. He is depicted astride his horse, "Whitey", with palm tree borders around the battle scene. The front displays a “Caroline Lily” pattern, in red and green on white, alternating with solid blue blocks. (Estimate: $1,000-2,000).

Furniture offerings throughout the course of the day will  include a Kentucky Federal tall case clock, (1815-1825). A mix of mahogany veneer, cherry, and poplar make this a striking piece while the brass movement features a decorated dial and ship dial arch wheel. The inside of the case door has a pencil-written repair history, beginning with A.M. Pesham in Owen County in 1870. (Estimate: $2,000-4,000). If blue catches your eye, you won’t want to miss the American Chippendale decorated blanket chest from the early 19th century. The chest is made of pine with original blue decoration and is expected to fetch $800-1,200. A late 18th century Pennsylvania Chippendale tall chest of drawers is sure to drawer bidder’s attention and carries a presale estimate of $2,000-4,000. A Canadian classical card table by Thomas Nisbet (St. John, New Brunswick, 1820-1840) features a flip-and swivel-top table on rope turned legs. Nisbet (1777-1850) was a prolific maker in the city of St. John, importing mahogany from Jamaica, exported furniture to other cities, and operated a wareroom that offered a variety of domestic and imported goods. (Estimate: $300-600).

Additional highlights of the sale include an historical blue Staffordshire plate with portrait medallions of Jeffers and Clinton over the New York City Hotel, with "View of the Aqueduct Bridge at Little Falls". The platter will cross the block with an estimate of $1,000-2,000. Another historical blue Staffordshire platter from England, 1st half-19th century of Esplanade & Castle Garden, NY should bring  $600-1,200. A hand-colored lithograph printed by Bowen, Philadelphia, 1848 by John Woodhouse Audubon and titled Severn River Flying Squirrels carries a presale estimate of $600-800, while a hand-colored engraving also by Audubon titled Fish Crow and published by R. Havell, London, 1832 is expected to fetch $1,500-2,500. A Navajo rug which is possibly Red Mesa features an intricate design with orange and green accents; the rug is expected to bring $1,000-2,000.

Garth's illustrated catalog is available for purchase by contacting Client Services at 740-362-4771 or may be browsed for free online at garths.com. Prices realized will be available online, both during and after the auction. Garth's main gallery is located at 2960 Stratford Road, Delaware, Ohio. Preview hours will be held March 6th-13th and by appointment. Garth’s is accepting quality items for the 2015 auction year. For further information regarding how to sell at Garth’s or for a valuation of your item(s), please contact sell@garths.com or call 740-362-4771. For more information visit www.garths.com, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.