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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026

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A full day of objects from the personal collection of Betsy and Joe Byerly of Greensboro, NC. Founded in 1937 by Joe’s parents, Byerly Antiques became a tradition by focusing on Joe’s passion towards Southern furniture. As a founding member of MESDA in Old Salem, NC, he earned the respect of curators, historians, and collectors who depended on his remarkable expertise. We are honored to bring this collection to the market. Of note are a Swisegood walnut corner cupboard along with five pieces of MESDA documented furniture, Southern furniture, paintings, pottery, and decorative arts objects.

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Lot 1

Large South Carolina Seigler Attributed Storage Jar

Estimate

$200 - $400

6 Bids

Sold for

$350

Lot 2

Scarce Wood & Loy Graham North Carolina Stamped Stoneware Storage Jar

Estimate

$200 - $400

2 Bids

Sold for

$150

Lot 3

Three Pieces of Lead Glazed Earthenware

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$300 - $600

3 Bids

Sold for

$300

Lot 4

Two Pieces of North Carolina Attributed Lead Glazed Earthenware

Estimate

$100 - $300

7 Bids

Sold for

$550

Lot 5

Contemporary Studio Pottery Cow Figure

Estimate

$100 - $300

3 Bids

Sold for

$50

Lot 6

Three American Glazed Ceramic Animals

Estimate

$200 - $400

6 Bids

Sold for

$450

Lot 7

Thomas Chandler Attributed Decorated Edgefield South Carolina Storage Jar

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

14 Bids

Sold for

$1,600

Lot 8

Decorated Thomas Chandler Attributed Edgefield South Carolina Stoneware Jar

Estimate

$2,000 - $4,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$3,000

Lot 9

North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$1,200 - $1,800

3 Bids

Sold for

$2,000

Lot 10

North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut Sugar Chest

Estimate

$3,000 - $5,000

10 Bids

Sold for

$11,000

Lot 11

Fine North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, MESDA Documented

Estimate

$5,000 - $8,000

4 Bids

Sold for

$11,000

Lot 12

North Carolina MESDA Documented Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

5 Bids

Sold for

$3,500

Lot 13

MESDSA Documented North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

8 Bids

Sold for

$3,250

Lot 14

MESDA Documented North Carolina Federal Walnut Birdcage Candlestand

Estimate

$400 - $600

8 Bids

Sold for

$900

Lot 15

Moravian Style Walnut Tavern Table

Estimate

$400 - $600

9 Bids

Sold for

$550

Lot 16

North Carolina Picture Back Coin Silver Spoon, John Vogler

Estimate

$500 - $800

10 Bids

Sold for

$2,200

Lot 17

Five North Carolina Coin Silver Spoons

Estimate

$500 - $800

13 Bids

Sold for

$1,000

Lot 18

Nine Southern Coin Silver Spoons

Estimate

$400 - $800

6 Bids

Sold for

$650

Lot 19

Framed New Bern, North Carolina Alphabet Sampler, Ann Maria Slover

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

28 Bids

Sold for

$13,000

Lot 20

Pair of Sheraton Style Cherry Single Drawer Stands

Estimate

$100 - $200

17 Bids

Sold for

$1,000

Lot 21

North Carolina Attributed Chippendale Highly Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$2,500 - $3,500

6 Bids

Sold for

$2,600

Lot 22

Rare North Carolina Former MESDA Paint Decorated Yellow Pine Blanket Chest

Estimate

$6,000 - $9,000

21 Bids

Sold for

$26,000

Lot 23

MESDA Documented North Carolina Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk

Estimate

$3,000 - $5,000

8 Bids

Sold for

$7,500

Lot 24

North Carolina Painted Chest of Drawers

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$1,500 - $2,500

3 Bids

Sold for

$750

Lot 25

North Carolina Attributed Federal Figured Walnut Tall Chest

Estimate

$1,200 - $1,800

14 Bids

Sold for

$4,250

Lot 26

Fine North Carolina Federal Walnut Chest on Frame

Estimate

$4,000 - $6,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$8,500

Lot 27

Swisegood School North Carolina Federal Carved Walnut Corner Cupboard

Estimate

$5,000 - $7,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$5,000

Lot 28

Rare Southern Civil War Era Surgical kit, NC Provenance

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

5 Bids

Sold for

$1,300

Lot 29

North Carolina Tooled Leather Key Basket with Key Collection

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

3 Bids

Sold for

$3,250

Lot 30

Two North Carolina Canvasback Drake Decoys

Estimate

$500 - $700

4 Bids

Sold for

$400

Lot 31

Two Engravings After Mark Catesby

Estimate

$100 - $300

5 Bids

Sold for

$250

Lot 32

Important MESDA Documented Virginia Chippendale Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Estimate

$8,000 - $12,000

3 Bids

Sold for

$11,000

Lot 33

American Federal Inlaid Walnut Tall Case Clock with Great Seal of United States

Estimate

$2,000 - $4,000

8 Bids

Sold for

$5,500

Lot 34

Southern Federal Inlaid Walnut Huntboard

Estimate

$2,000 - $4,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$6,500

Lot 35

Southern Federal Walnut One Drawer Table

Estimate

$300 - $500

9 Bids

Sold for

$600

Lot 36

Rare Southern MESDA Documented Queen Anne Cherry Cellarette

Estimate

$7,000 - $10,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$5,000

Lot 38

Unusual Southern Walnut and Tiger Maple Diminutive Chest

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

24 Bids

Sold for

$4,750

Lot 39

Pennsylvania or Virginia Chippendale Pine Blanket Chest with Traces of Paint

Estimate

$400 - $600

8 Bids

Sold for

$700

Lot 40

Framed Needlework House Sampler, Ann Noble

Estimate

$400 - $600

5 Bids

Sold for

$500

Lot 41

Framed English Folk Art Lion Needlework

Estimate

$200 - $400

7 Bids

Sold for

$3,250

Lot 42

Two Figural Carved Canes and an Umbrella

Estimate

$200 - $400

4 Bids

Sold for

$550

Lot 43

Aaron Mountz Attributed Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Owl

Estimate

$300 - $500

16 Bids

Sold for

$1,700

Lot 44

Naive Painting of Chicago in 1833

Estimate

$600 - $800

10 Bids

Sold for

$2,600

Lot 45

American Folk Painting of a Youth

Estimate

$800 - $1,200

4 Bids

Sold for

$500

Lot 46

Rare Southern MESDA Documented Ladder Back Split Seat Armchair

Estimate

$500 - $700

22 Bids

Sold for

$3,750

Lot 47

Monumental Southern Attributed Paneled Walnut Pewter Cupboard

Estimate

$3,000 - $5,000

7 Bids

Sold for

$2,200

Lot 48

Diminutive Grain Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$500 - $700

5 Bids

Sold for

$600

Lot 49

Southern Federal Walnut Rectangular Tea Table

Estimate

$1,000 - $1,500

12 Bids

Sold for

$2,400

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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026

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