The Kilgore Manufacturing Company
Kilgore Manufacturing originally of Westerville, Ohio and later moving to Toone, Tennessee in 1961. Maker of cast iron toys including vehicles and cap guns, circa 1925 to 1985.
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Salvatore L. Aucello (American, born 1903) Aucello is best known for his public murals in New York City. Constructed of wood, tile, and mosaic, his most famous mural was completed for the Chrysler Building. Aucello studied at the National Academy of Design and was a project planner for the Public Works of Art Project. Tri-Symmetric by Vladimir Kagan Vladimir Kagan’s Tri-Symmetric line was introduced in 1955 and remains in production. The furniture takes its name from the symmetrical nature of the three legs that support the pieces. The Griswold Manufacturing Company The Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, circa 1865 to 1960. Makers of cast iron kitchen and home implements including cookware and hardware. Purchased by Wagner Manufacturing of Sidney, Ohio in 1957. Notes on marks. Griswold’s early cookware was plainly marked Erie together with a number and or part number. The Griswold circle and cross trademark was patented and introduced circa 1909 with Griswold impressed in slanted text. The ‘block’ [...] Click here to continue reading. Rockingham Pottery Brownish glazed Rockingham pottery originated in England, where it was named after the Marquis of Rockingham, who produced it at his Swinton pottery. Essentially Rockingham is yellow ware that is streaked or dappled with a lustrous manganese brown glaze; some is tortoise-shell or spattered yellow. The brown color is part of the glaze itself, which was spattered on the fired clay body. Variations in color were achieved by applying the glaze more [...] Click here to continue reading. Xavier Bueno (Italian, 1915 to 1979) Born in Vera de Bidasoa, Spain, in 1915, Xavier Bueno began his artistic studies as the S. Fernando Academy in Madrid where he completed many works in the Spanish Realism style. He continued his studies with Diase Bianquet at the Grand Caumiere in Paris. This piece is an fine example of Bueno’s style, known for his portrayal of children and women, often looked to Goya and Delacroix for [...] Click here to continue reading. t.e.g. This is an abreviation used in the description of many old and fine books. It translates “top edge gilt”, meaning that the head edge of a book has been cut smooth and gilded. The other two edges may not be gilded and may be cut smooth, trimmed slightly or left uncut. Chateau Latour From an auction catalogue note by Serena Sutcliffe M.W., Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department: “The power and glory of Latour are undisputed. The consistency of Latour, due to its fabulous gravel soil, great situation near the Gironde and a succession of inspired winemakers, is unrivaled. It is a wine that can start slowly and then takes off like a rocket. It is always profound with many layers of taste, a real [...] Click here to continue reading. Chateau Montelena From a Skinner catalogue note by Phil Minervino: “Chateau Montelena is one of the Napa Valley’s icon wineries. Working atop the foundation of a century-old property, the fater Jim and son Bo Barret might just have the best track record in California for longevity and quality. Fads don’t exist here, this team doesn’t need razzle-dazzle. Montelena wines are prized for their ability to improve with age—not merely endure.” Cos d’Estornel From a Skinner’s auction catalogue note: “Cos d’Estournel’s next-door-to-Pauillac-proximity belies it’s repute – the property is situated literally just above Lafite…Successive generations of the Pratts family appear as if to live and draw breath entirely to drive Cos (pronouce the “s”) to whatever heights the Pauillac trio (Latour, MOuton and Lafite) pull out.” |
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