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If you can volunteer some time to help with our restoration efforts, we would appreciate your joining our painters as they work on the exterior of the Mansion.
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On January 7, 2000, a horrific tragedy struck Glenmore Mansion! Thieves entered the house and stole several pieces of Victorian furniture and furnishings, many of which had been in the mansion since it was built nearly 140 years ago by John Roper Branner; others were period pieces that were donated by members of the Jarnigan family and others. Follow the link at the bottom of this page to view a brief history of the house.
Many people believe this theft was well-planned, because it appears only targeted items were taken. For this reason, it is possible buyers were already lined-up. However, we believe that someone, somewhere, will recognize these items in a private collection or elsewhere and be honest enough to advise us.
Below is a description and some photos of the stolen treasures. If you can help us recover the unrecovered items, please contact one of the individuals listed at the bottom of the page.
Click on the links to view large photos and close-ups of details. Note that some of these files are large graphics, so they may take some time to appear fully on your screen.
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Mirror is approximately 7 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Frame is wood with gilt/gold overlay and very ornate raised/relief wood overlay. The frame is designed to rest on a mantle when hung. The top is curved wood. See photo for details of hand-carved crown on frame. Upper right of mirror has approximately 8 inch vertical crack. Mirror was damaged during theft -- a strip approximately 1" wide and 12" long of the oval at the top where the hanger screw was pulled off and left hanging. Another piece of the ornate work, approximately 1.5" diameter and 3" long was also broken off and left at the scene.
Status: Mirror was recovered, but filigree work at top and around edges was broken off.
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Marble-topped, solid burl walnut with swan posts on each side. Mirror approximately 2 feet by 3 feet in back of table beneath marble top allowed women to check to see if their petticoats were showing as they went out of the house. Approximate date 1860. Size approximately 3.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Table was damaged in theft, and a piece of wood was left behind. The piece was approximately 2" long and 1" wide.
Status: Only the marble slab was recovered.
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| Original oil portrait on canvas. Subject and artist unknown. Approximately 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall. Date estimate 1840-1860. Elderly family and all extant records recall it has always hung in the house. |
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| Original oil landscape on canvas. Subject appears to be Bavarian setting. Date estimate 1860. Artist unknown. Approximate size 4 feet x 6 feet, framed. |
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| Original oil portrait on canvas. One of three in series entitled "Knoxville
Beauties," painted by renowned Victorian artist, Mrs. J. E. Lutz. Subject is Mrs. Hugh Lawson McClung. Date estimate 1880-1890. Approximate size 16" x 20" framed. |
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Cut Glass:
- 14" - 16" diameter very ornate bowl with pointed, tooth-shaped edge at rim.
- 10"-12" long relish dish (pictured at left).
- Celery dish that is shaped to begin to form a basket base.
Status: Unrecovered |
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Two (2) modern reproduction oriental rugs.
Status: Unrecovered
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Louis Vitton Wardrobe trunk with original catalogue from which the trunk was purchased is one of the drawers. Opens vertically. Approximate date 1880-1890. Approximate size 4 feet wide, 2.5 feet deep, 4 feet tall. One side has drawers; the other side has hangers.
Status: Trunk was recovered, but it was severely damaged, and the Louis Vitton catalogue that was in it was not found.
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Six (6) books in series entitled, Art of the World. Leather-bound with brown/burgundy cover. Approximately 12" x 16" size and 2" thick. Front cover of each book has a grayish-brown inset with a burgundy/brown medallion.
Status: Unrecovered
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