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Here is an exceptional pair of jointed limberjack carvings - a man and a woman. They have strong, primitive faces with carved ears and metal tacks for eyes. The hands are inset metal tabs which are free to turn around the iron mounting bar. These carvings are from the late 1800's or early 1900's, with well oxidized surfaces and good patina. They are in excellent condition. Each person measures approximately 10" high by 2" wide by 1 1/2" deep; total width including the bar is 19 3/4". The price for the pair is $675.00. Inventory Code: ARPP. Image ... Another view ... Closeup of both ... Closeup of the woman ... Closeup of the man ... Sitting ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup from the side ... With arms down ... Another view, arms down ... From above ... Side/back ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Image ... Another view ... Closeup of both ... Closeup of the woman ... Closeup of the man ... Sitting ... One side ... The other side ... With arms down ... Another view, arms down ... From above ... Side/back ... Back view ... From below.
This is an old rustic chopping block table with 3 legs. The unevenly shaped block, cut from one log, is 23 1/2" by 21 1/2" and about 5" thick. Standing 23 1/2" high and very sturdy, it is perfect for a side table, and probably has been used as this for many years. This folky piece was likely originally from the 1800's. It is now finished in varnish and shows the marks of use. While it does have an old age split, this is a very strong, sturdy, and decorative piece. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: TARH. Chopping block table ... Another view ... The reverse ... Another view ... The top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of side ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup, side view and legs ... From below.
Larger images: Chopping block table ... Another view ... The reverse ... Another view ... The top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of side ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup, side view and legs ... From below.
This is a folky 19th century wall pocket with a towel or tie bar. It is decorated with sponge painting over much of the brown, and highlighted with black, gold, and white paints. It has a great surface with nice patina and some slight bubbling and crazing. There is a smaller match holder above the main compartment. This piece is made from pine and is about 21" high by 11" wide and 4 1/4" deep. It is signed and dated on the back in faint pencil, which reads "Geo (?) Campbell, Feb 4 1889. There are many nice, hand worked details in the construction and decoration; and the condition is very good, with some natural wear to some of the edges. The origin is unknown, but it has the feel of being from New England. Overall, this is a very nice, decorative and functional antique. The price is $385.00. Inventory Code: TSTK. Painted wall pocket ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... Back.
Larger images: Painted wall pocket ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... Back.
This is a Victorian, cast iron, garden flower holder. It has a great surface of two shades of green paint, together with old rust. This piece is in excellent, old, used condition. It is 9 1/2" long including the stem, and about 5 1/2 across the opening. The two colors of green come from an old overpainting. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TSKT. Cast iron plant holder ... Closeup of surface ... Another angle ... Third angle ... From partly above ... Another side ... Third side view ... From below ... Top view ... Bottom view.
This is a very old single board lap desk with an old checker board painted on the reverse. The lap desk is probably from the mid to late 1800's. While the painting of the checker board may have been added slightly later, it is definitely not recent, and considering the wear and surface, may have been original to the piece. The desk is made from fairly thin softwood (about 1/2" thick) and is hand cut and shaped. It is attached to two carved cross supports by old screws. It is about 36 1/2" long, by 18 1/2" wide. The checker board is about 12" by 12". Two screws and a wire were added fairly recently for hanging. It is in good condition, with normal wear from the period and an age split, visible in the photos. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: TOCP. 19th c. lap desk gameboard ... Closeup of game area ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, right side ... From above ... Desk side ... Desk side, from side ... Desk side, upper right ... Desk side, upper left ... Desk side, lower left ... Desk side, lower right ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: 19th c. lap desk gameboard ... Closeup of game area ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, right side ... From above ... Desk side ... Desk side, from side ... Desk side, upper right ... Desk side, upper left ... Desk side, lower left ... Desk side, lower right ... With a soda can for scale.
A very nice, 19th century grain-painted frame, containing a crucifix, with metal ornaments symbolic of various aspects of Jesus' life and resurrection. The background is a print of Jerusalem, and there is a card at the bottom that reads "Thy Kingdom Come, 100 days indulgence each time, Pius IX, 14th June 1877". It is 16" wide by 20" high by 3 1/2" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: PKWT. Grain painted frame ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom half ... Closeup of crucifix. Larger images: Grain painted frame ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom half ... Closeup of crucifix.
This is a very decorative, antique, funky, wooden garden seeder. Probably made in the late 1800's or early 1900's as a hand made, factory made piece, from wood and iron which has aged with a good natural and painted surface. This implement has wonderful form and has been hung on a wall as a decorative piece; however, the mechanism seems to work even today. With the two handles, it is about 6 feet long by 32" high by 12" wide. It has a wooden wheel, a metal feeder wheel inside, and and iron hook at the front - probably to attach to a horse harness to be pulled. The main bin was painted red, which has worn and aged nicely. There are two metal gears and an unusual metal chain which turns with the wooden wheel and moves the feeder wheel. This piece is in generally good, sturdy condition, with a wonderful look. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ARPS. Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
This is an old, primitive, winder-clicker noise maker. It was probably made in the 1800's, has square nails, old cut screws, and hand carved mortise and tenons for the handle and stem, which is pegged in on the back. The tapered part of the handle used for turning is also hand carved. Everything about it shows individual care and construction. The surface of this piece is dark from oxidation, with a darker patina on the handles. It is in very good, usable condition. One nail has been replaced, but even that is an old repair. From the metal hanger it is about 21 1/2" long by 10 1/2" deep to the tip of the handle. The flat back is just under 7" wide. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TWWR. 
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Primitive noisemaker ... Two more views ... Two different angles ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Closeup from the front ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of the handle ... Two more views of the handle ... Overall side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of the lower back ... Closeup of the upper back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Primitive noise maker ... Two more views ... Two different angles ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Closeup from the front ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of the handle ... Two more views of the handle ... Overall side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of the lower back ... Closeup of the upper back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, it is a very decorative sculptural piece. The handmade copper float would rise with the increase in water and the wooden pointer would show the time. The dial is marked twice around in Roman numerals from one to twelve. Gears are handmade wood, and the metal funnel is hand shaped. It has an old crazed paint finish of dark black and off white. The water tank is missing. Very good condition, the uprights are very slightly loose on the base. It is really very striking. The base measures 14" wide by 10" deep; the height varies from 22" to 30" depending on whether the float is raised or lowered. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: PKSK Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float and base ... Another closeup of float ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
Larger images: Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float and base ... Another closeup of float ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
This is an extremely nice old tramp art frame, with very good form and design. The frame is 30 1/2" high by 22" wide, with a depth of over 3 inches. There is an inner recessed flat frame surrounding the 19 1/2" by 13 1/8" opening. From there, the frame is built out in up to 13 layers. The pyramids are each topped with an old oxidized brass tack. The double sides of the frame are each 5 layers deep and have black velvet between them. This frame came from Germany, was made in the late 1800's, and is in very good to excellent condition. It has only a tiny bit of wear, a little loss to the dark lacquer surface, and a slight chip to the glass in one corner. It includes a matted print. The back can be removed for the replacement of your choice or removal of the glass. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: AOOA.
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This is an old, silk, Odd Fellows banner with great symbology and color. From the 1800's, it has a heart-in-hand, three rings, the ark, caduceus, world, and spear. There is a little loss to the paint - which has aged to a rich, dark, patina. The silk has splitting throughout (as is usual with pieces of this age) but displays extremely well. This piece is mounted on the original brass rod. The fabric is 17 1/2" by 24 1/2", while the rod is 20 3/4" wide. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: AKOW. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Closeup of axe and rings ... Closeup of Ark ... Closeup of globe and snake ... Back. Larger images: Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Closeup of axe and rings ... Closeup of Ark ... Closeup of globe and snake ... Back.
This is striking tunic originally used by the Odd Fellows either for initiations or plays. It is made from cotton. There is a colorful embroidered sun on the front. The ends of the rays are costume jewels. It is further decorated with metal studs. The label inside indicates that this costume was for "David as Commander". This is in very good wearable condition with very slight soiling, minor wear to the collar, and some tarnish to some of the metal decorations. (We're being very picky about this - you have to look closely to see it.) The tunic was made by M.C Lilley & Co., in the late 1800's or early 1900's, prior to 1925, when the company's name was changed. It measures 40" long from the back of the collar to the hem and 22 1/2" across just under the arms. The sleeves are 24" long from the shoulder seam. The loose cut lets it be worn by a variety of sizes. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: THTK. See a Slideshow of several views. [286K]
Odd Fellows tunic ... Another view ... Sides and back ... Closeup of sunburst ... Closeup of hem decoration ... Closeup of sleeve ... Label inside ... With another model.
Larger images: Odd Fellows tunic ... Another view ... Sides and back ... Closeup of sunburst ... Closeup of hem decoration ... Closeup of sleeve ... Label inside ... With another model.
This primitive wood and metal tool is a tin crimper. It is made from a single, hand-carved piece of wood, with brass on both ends, and has a wonderful surface and patina. From the 1800's, it measures 11 1/4" long by 3 1/4" by 3 1/2". The condition is very good with normal wear from use. It has a nice and interesting sculptural look. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TPWR. Tin crimper ... Three more views ... Another angle ... One end ... The other end ... Closeup.
Larger images: Tin crimper ... Three more views ... Another angle ... One end ... The other end ... Closeup.
Here is an old, decorative and primitive, wagon wheel hub with beautiful look and form. It came from Ohio and likely is from the 1800's. It is heavy and solid, made of hard wood with metal bands. The piece is 8 1/2" in diameter by 12" high and is in excellent, weathered and used condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TCHR. Wagon wheel hub ... Two different angles ... Two more views ... Three views from another angle ... One end ... The other end.
Larger images: Wagon wheel hub ... Two different angles ... Two more views ... Three views from another angle ... One end ... The other end.
This is a large cast iron grate with beautiful form and surface. It is from the late 1800's, and measures 6" high by 15" in diameter. There are three tabs on the bottom: two of them are chipped. Otherwise, the condition is excellent. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: THPO. Cast iron grate ... Side views ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup from back.
Larger images: Cast iron grate ... Side views ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup from back.
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