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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 large, and very good, sculptural Tramp Art box. It is built in up to 14 layers and likely was made in the late 1800's. The box has two drawers in the front and a hinged lid which when opened reveals a mirror and a shallow tray. This was lined with paper several times. The box is 19" wide by over 12 inches deep. It is about 10 1/4" high. As far as we know this box came from the upper Midwest. It is in very good condition with some slight loss and wear. The dark lacquer surface has touches of gold. It has developed a very nice patina over the years. The price is $1700.00. Inventory Code: THTS. Slideshow of several photos (393k) ... Large tramp art box ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view ... From above ... Drawers and lid open ... Another view, open ... With drawers removed ... Another overall view ... Closeup ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large tramp art box ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view ... From above ... Drawers and lid open ... Another view, open ... With drawers removed ... Another overall view ... Closeup ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a nice, 19th Century, zinc pineapple finial. It has very good form and well oxidized surface. This architectural piece incorporates elements of a fleur-de-lis and is topped with a pineapple. The condition is very good, although it does have a small dent, small separation of a little seam, and some old paint - probably from when the building was painted. The finial is about 13 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter at the widest. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TSKP. Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below.
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.
Here is a very nice cast iron hanging balance scale. It has a star in shield design on the end, two hooks to hang the items being weighed, and a pear shaped counterbalance which slides along the graduated beam. The surface is very nice, dark, oxidized, and mostly unfinished, with traces of old black paint. It is 16 3/4" long by 9 1/2" high by 1 3/4" thick, from the late 1800's, in excellent condition. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AAWH. Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Hanging with weight on it. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Hanging with weight on it.
A highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, this 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 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 $850.00. Inventory Code: PKSK Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float ... Another closeup of float and base ... 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 ... Another closeup of float and base ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
Here is a set of five carved people. They have a very strong look, are fully three-dimensional and painted in detail. They have applied ears, tacks for eyes, and hair, eyebrows, and moustaches (for the men) of tacked on cow's hide with the hair on it. Their shoes, the women's skirts, and the men's coattails are made from cut and shaped metal cans, and the caps are metal also. The women have cloth shawls with fur or cow's hide collars. The smallest man is wearing a heavy leather kilt. Their arms are heavy electrical wire with woven insulation. All have holes in the bottoms of their feet, as if they were once mounted on pegs. These came from Oregon, and were made in the late 1800's. They have been well-kept, and are in very good condition, with some of the eyebrows and one man's cap bill missing. They range in size from 10 1/4" high by 3 1/4" wide by 2 1/4" deep for the largest to 6" high by 2 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" deep for the smallest. The price for the set of five is $2500.00. Inventory Code: ATRC. Overall Image ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... Faces - 1 ... Faces - 2 ... Faces - 3 ... Close-up of all. Larger images: Overall Image ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... Close-up of all.
This is an old, intricately decorated and encrusted memory jug. Built on a molasses jug, it is covered with an extraordinary assemblage including old buttons, an onyx mourning cross, shells, marbles, keys, a belt buckle, broach, stones, English coins, bottles, ceramic people, metallic objects,screws, chains, jewelry, a wishbone, and more. It is topped with a glass finial. It has a pencil eraser holder with a date of 1886 on it. The three coins are all Victorian.
It was said that this jug had been given to a maid in the 1920's by an English family who had immigrated to the US. It is 10 inches high, 8 inches in diameter and weighs over 7 pounds. While there has been some very slight loss over the years, it is almost complete; with the items now held very securely with old putty. This is one of the very best memory jugs we have seen. It is signed in red on the bottom twice what
looks likes "Mandelere". The price is $600.00. Inventory Code: AOHA. View 1 ... View 2 ... View 3 ... View 4 ... View 5 ... View 6 ... Top ... Bottom.
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This is an old and very decorative cast iron gate. It is 31 1/2" wide, by 23" high and 2" deep. The surface, in both old black and some gray paint has crazed and crackled. This piece has some unusual casting incorporated throughout as studded balls, which are set off nicely by the textured spear points. The gate is from Pennsylvania, probably made in the late 1800's, and is in very sturdy, used condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ARHO. Image ... The other side ... Side view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side. Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Side view ... Closeup ... Closeup 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.
These are the decorative potions of a pair of wrought iron andirons. They seem to have been hand made, as they are not quite the same size. They are from the 1800's. They have a wonderful sculptural look and can be hung, mounted on a base, or used as "accents" in a variety of settings. If desired, the parts which held the wood could easily be replaced so they could also be used in a fireplace again. The andirons were painted black originally and retain some of the paint, while also having a well patinated and desirable old surface. There is a old welding repair on the leg of one. The pieces are about 16" high, 8 3/4" wide, and 2" deep. The price for the pair is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTTA. Decorative wrought iron ... Side view ... Reverse ... Another side view ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below.
Larger images: Decorative wrought iron ... Side view ... Reverse ... Another side view ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below.
This large, elegant, whimsey carved and decorated frame has an exceptional look. It dates from the late 1800's, with applied carved leaves, hearts, ivy, a large scrolled crest, and scalloped layers. Each finial has a freely moving, whimsey carved ring and is topped with an acorn. Shaped columns stand out in front of each side. The dark brown varnish is beautifully crazed. It measures 41" high by 18 3/4" wide by 2 1/2". Inside the frame is the original mirror. The condition is excellent, with one missing leaf in the lower left corner and slight loss of silver on the mirror. The price is $1775.00. Inventory Code: TAHP. Large carved whimsey frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of lower edge ... Closeup of upper left ... Closeup of upper right.
Larger images: Large carved whimsey frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of lower edge ... Closeup of upper left ... Closeup of upper right.
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.
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