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Here is an old, cast iron architectural piece of wisteria vines with leaves and flowers. It could have been used as a support or simply as a decorative accent, as it has very good form. It is highly detailed on both sides and was used outdoors. This piece was probably made in the early 1900's and has the original paint. It is about 20" long by 13" high, and 1" deep. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TSRK. Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle. Larger images: Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle.
This is a carved wooden alligator that was probably made to be a handle for a walking stick. It has nice form, a very good surface, and lots of detail, with crosshatching and very fine incised lines. This carving came from Florida, where it was probably made as a souvenir item in the early 1900's. It is in excellent condition, and measures 5 1/4" long by 1" wide by 2" high. It is mounted on a contemporary base. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TSWW. Alligator cane handle ... The other side ... Third view ... Partly from front ... Fifth view ... From above ... With base ... Another view with base ... Back view ... From below. Larger images: Alligator cane handle ... The other side ... Third view ... Partly from front ... Fifth view ... From above ... With base ... Another view with base ... Back view ... From below.
This is a tramp art clock case or display case with a peaked roof and convex glass window. It has very nice workmanship and detail. A removable sliding panel on the rear gives access to the compartment. The surface is a warm, medium/dark lacquer. It is in excellent condition, with no loss and only two small spots where the finish is worn. It was made around 1900 and measures 13" high, 8" wide, and 4 1/2" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TSHO. Tramp art clock case ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... 3/4 view ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Back view ... Back, open ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Tramp art clock case ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... 3/4 view ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Back view ... Back, open ... From above ... From below.
Here is an Odd Fellows lodge gavel, dated 1917, from Lookout Mountain, TN. It has a super, satiny-smooth, patinated surface from years of handling and use. The head of the gavel was made from a rustic piece of thick branch, with the bark partly left on. One side was carved down, with the three links standing out in relief. Above and below the links is a burned inscription: "Lookout Mt Jan 21, 1917", something we can't make out, and "Lode (sic) No. 303, by J. W. Bower". The handle is a smaller branch, with most of the bark removed, and polished very smooth with use. The gavel is 9 3/4" long by 4 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" thick. There is a certain amount of appropriate wear on the business end, from hammering meetings to order, otherwise the condition is excellent. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TPTC. Odd fellows gavel ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Odd fellows gavel ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back ... From above ... From below.
This is one of an extraordinary collection of hand carved, jointed and movable figures which at one time made up a motorized logging scene. The mechanism is no longer, but the figures and vehicles remain. This one is a large wood sled with driver and team of four horses, all hand carved and painted. The harnesses are exact to minute detail. The driver's head turns. His clothing is original, and includes leather boots, a knit hat and socks, shirt, pants, and mittens. The group of figures is 28" long by 5 1/2" wide and 10" high. It is mounted on a custom base which measures 9 3/8" wide by 33 3/8" long. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: ATTR.
These very folky and detailed figures came from Northern New Hampshire or Maine. While there is some wear, they are in generally very good to excellent condition. They were probably made around 1910, give or take a few years. In addition to the group here, we have other individual people, all with very distinct looks; a pair of wood sawyers, a man on a wood wagon (with the mechanism underneath), and a double sled also with a driver and a team of two horses. You can see the rest on our carvings page. They are all priced individually, with a discount for multiple purchases.
Image ... From the front ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup of driver ... Second view of driver ... Third view of driver ... Closeup of horses ... Second closeup of horses ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
Larger images: Image ... From the front ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup of driver ... Second view of driver ... Third view of driver ... Closeup of horses ... Second closeup of horses ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
The whole group: One view ... A second view ... Third view. Larger images: One view ... A second view ... Third view.
This is a large tramp art crucifix with very fine workmanship, from Belgium. The cross is built up in eight layers, the base in seven to nine layers, with three-layered feet. It is decorated with metal tacks, and has a chip-carved ladder and tongs. There are remnants of a medium lacquer finish, and also areas of white and black paint, giving an unusual, textured surface. The back has remnants of elaborate cigar box labels. It dates from the late 1800's to about 1900, and stands 25" high by 13" wide by 5" deep. The condition can only be described as poor: one of the four "rays" is missing, there are several smaller chips missing, and there was probably a corpus originally. In spite of the condition, the look and overall effect are very strong, and it remains a beautiful object as it is. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: APAK. Tramp art cross ... Two more angles ... Side views ... Closeup of the top ... A closer view of the top ... Closeup of the base ... The base, from above ... Side views of the base ... Another side view of the base ... Back view ... Closeup, upper back ... A closer view of the back ... Closeup, lower back ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art cross ... Two more angles ... Side views ... Closeup of the top ... A closer view of the top ... Closeup of the base ... The base, from above ... Side views of the base ... Another side view of the base ... Back view ... Closeup, upper back ... A closer view of the back ... Closeup, lower back ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is an interesting whimsey. It is a carved pine penny holder with several links of chain attached. There are two 1904 Indian Head pennies set in to the holder. They were likely put in after the wood was soaked, as they are secure. The holder is about 6" by 2 1/2" and 7/8" thick. It is almost 13" long with the links. The carving has been stained a dark walnut color. There is a little wear to the holder, but otherwise it is in excellent condition. It was likely made in the early 1900's. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AKCS. Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Side view. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Side view.
This is an old rack of eight large doll arm molds. This industrial piece includes the original iron cage and the zinc galvanized injector nozzles. The arms are made from copper and have extraordinary, very mottled oxidized surfaces. Each arm is about 13 1/4" high. Seven of the eight arms still have the hardened plastic arms in them from their last use - something we have not seen in any other mold. The cage that surrounded the arms has been broken off unevenly, leaving ragged uprights of different heights. This piece was probably from the early 1900's. It is now mounted on two recently made wood bases. The rack itself is 35" wide by about 15" high by 8" deep. On the bases it is 17 1/4" high by 12" deep. It is very striking. This is one of several doll molds available: you can see the others here. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: THAS. Industrial doll arm molds ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back view ... Side views ... The other side ... Another side view ... A back angle ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup from end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of lower end ... Closeup from back ... Another closeup from back ... Closeup, lower back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial doll arm molds ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back view ... Side views ... The other side ... Another side view ... A back angle ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup from end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of lower end ... Closeup from back ... Another closeup from back ... Closeup, lower back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a very folky cupboard that came out of an African-American church near Rutherfordton, NC. The front and sides are pine tongue and groove wood called bead. The front is decorated with carved pine trim. It is finished in a medium brown varnish which is somewhat crazed. There are three doors, each hinged at the bottom, opening into three compartments. It stands 68 1/2" high, 28" wide and 15" deep. This striking and unusual piece was made in the early 1900's. It is in very good condition, sturdy and useable. There is a small mousehole on one side, and the trim on the upper door has been replaced. The price is $4800.00. Inventory Code: AWKP. Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
This reptile and amphibian-covered stand is carved from diamond willow, with a soapstone base. The natural contours and ridges of the diamond willow have been carved into snakes, frogs, and salamanders, all very finely detailed with set in eyes and lines, spots, etc. The match holder (?) on top is incised with the words "F. Reichter, square bow, flat bottom, 1859 Minnesota River" and is supported by a brass hose nozzle. The silver paint looks fairly recent, but the snakes, etc. all have a very good, old, dark, patinated surface. The stand is 44" tall, the base is 9 1/2" in diameter, and the condition is excellent, with one old, probably original break near the base. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: PHTS. Overall Image ... Closeup ... Top half ... Base and lower half ... Another overall view ... A third overall view ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of the top. Larger images: Overall Image ... Closeup - BEST DETAIL ... Top half ... Base and lower half ... Another overall view ... A third overall view.
This is a very nicely constructed and decorated two tier stand. It has strong lines, a good look, and is sturdy and functional. Made around the 1920's, the surface is finished in a dark varnish with silver painted highlights all over. The structural pieces provide added visual interest as well as support. The stand is 28" high, with a top of 16" by 17 1/2" and a smaller shelf which is 11" square. The condition is excellent, with very slight surface wear. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: ACOP. Overall Image ... Another view ... View 3 ... View 4 ... View 5 ... Bottom. Larger images: Overall Image ... Another view ... View 3 ... View 4 ... View 5 ... Bottom.
This is a very decorative wrought iron window grill with a design of linked hearts. It was made c. 1900, and is in very good condition, with weathered, cream colored paint. It is 13" high by 24 1/2" wide. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TPRK. Wrought iron window grill ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup, the other side ... From above ... Side view.
Larger images: Wrought iron window grill ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup, the other side ... From above ... Side view.
This is an old, large cast iron wheel which was used to turn a valve. A very decorative piece, it has an inner serpentine construction. This valve wheel was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It is 23" in diameter with a depth of 2 1/2" in the center at the hub. The rim is about 1 1/4" thick. This piece has a threaded hole in the center for a large bolt to go which would lock the wheel to a shaft. The outer rim has 9 holes drilled part way into it, which would provide finger grips. It is in excellent, old condition, with a nice dark unfinished surface and touches of old white paint. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWTC. Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a pair of figural cast iron shoe rests. They were used when someone had their shoes shined. The figures are standing horses. Made in the late 1800's to early 1900's, these are in excellent condition, with somewhat worn old silver paint from around the 1930's. Each piece stands 6 1/2" high and long, with a base 3 1/2" in diameter. The price is $325.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: ATKH. One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below.
This is an old, wrought iron utilitarian item from about 1900. We are not sure if it was used as a boot scraper or in a fireplace as a spoon rest. Either way, it is a very decorative, folky, and interesting piece. This was constructed of several pieces which were cut, bent, and welded together. It is 8" by 8" by 8" and in sturdy, oxidized condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAHW. Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.
This very graceful, carved woman with jointed arms is carved from a light-colored wood, sanded very smooth, with faint traces of gold paint. She has a bald head, primitively carved face and hands, and her legs merge into the roughly carved base with no feet. C. 1920's or 30's, she is 5" high by 1 1/4" wide by 3/4" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: PRAO. Image ... Another view ... A third angle ... From the side ... From behind ... Another back view. Larger images: Image ... Another view ... A third angle ... From the side ... From behind ... Another back view.
Here is an extraordinary, large, carved, expanding whimsey done in a tramp art, notch carved style from a single piece of wood. About 19 inches long, by 2 inches square when closed; it opens up and keeps expanding and expanding with various pliers, legs, and more. It really is exceptional. This is very difficult to describe, so we urge you to look at all of the photos. Each shows a different view. This piece has a natural medium dark unfinished surface. It came from Canada, and was probably made around the 1920's or 30's. It is in excellent condition. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: APTC. See a slideshow of several views [258k]
Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very unusual two-piece tabletop millstone. It is made from concrete and is very old. The upper piece sits over a wood peg in the lower half. It has notches on the sides to help turn it, and a hole to pour grain down. The grain comes out between the stones, where it is ground and pushes out into the trough around the lower half. There is a small, lighter colored cement patch in the top. It is 15" long by 12" wide, by 7" high, in excellent condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TCRH. Millstone ... Another view ... Top view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Top piece removed ... The lower half, from above ... The upper half, from above ... From below.
Larger images: Millstone ... Another view ... Top view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Top piece removed ... The lower half, from above ... The upper half, from above ... From below.
A large decorative cast iron finial, in weathered silver paint. It is strong visually. An old piece, probably early 1900's, and is 23" high by 9" in diameter, in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: PKKK. Image.
This is a very unusual inlaid marquetry box in a pyramidal form. We are not sure of the use; however, it has extremely intricate work. This inlay represents bricks, lumber, and other decoration. The top of the box opens - either to remove or insert something. One of the front sections then unfolds. This could be used for storage or is a hidden compartment. This piece is constructed from hardwoods of various shades. It is about 4 3/4" high. The widest parts are about 7" square. These taper to a smaller platform close to the top. This box was probably made in the early 1900's, maybe about the 1920's. It is in very good condition and the mechanism still works. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THOK. Inlaid box ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Open ... Open, from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Inlaid box ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Open ... Open, from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a nice, good sized tramp art frame made from cigar boxes over a crate wood base. The exterior is about 23 1/4" by 18 1/2", while the opening is around 14 1/2" by 9 3/4". It is built in up to 5 layers, and is about 1 1/2" deep including the base. The chip carved corners each have crescent moons applied. The outside of the frame is decorated with many carved pieces that were set in under the long pyramids. The inside of the frame is also decorated with some nice larger notching. There are a variety of shades of woods making up this piece. These all seem to be original, their differences coming from using a variety of cigar boxes. Some of the labels are visible on the back, including a NJ tax stamp. The entire frame has a lacquer surface. This piece is in extremely good condition with a few small chips and perhaps the loss of a tiny bit of the tip of one moon. It was likely made in the early 1900's. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TWHR. 
See a slideshow of several views [408k].
Tramp art frame with moons ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, lower right ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... Back view ... Back, closeup lower right ... Back, closeup upper right ... Back, closeup upper left ... Back, closeup lower left ... Closeup from back, side view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art frame with moons ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, lower right ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... Back view ... Back, closeup lower right ... Back, closeup upper right ... Back, closeup upper left ... Back, closeup lower left ... Closeup from back, side view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very intricate bottle whimsey built with multiple fans supported on a frame with cross pieces. The fans are further decorated with tiny circles of wood which have been applied to the ends. There is also ribbon and braided thread which has been woven through the fans; and there is chip carving and cross-hatching on the wood frame. The bottle contains six fans of various sizes. They are in generally good condition, although some of the blades have been lost. The inside bottom of the bottle, under the carving, is lined with felt trimmed with braid. This piece is relatively sturdy and should ship well. There is some slight movement in the bottom large fan, but it is secure, and the other five are solid. This piece was probably made in the early part of the 1900's, or possibly earlier. The bottle is about 8" high, 3 1/8" wide, and 2 1/4" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TWAH. Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Blue banner with heart-in-hand, globe, axe, cross and snake, and ark. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TACH. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Cross, snake, globe, axe ... Closeup of ark ... Back.
Larger images: Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Cross, snake, globe, axe ... Closeup of ark ... Back.
Red with sword and scales, Bible, hourglass, and coffin. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TACR. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of sword and scales ... Bible, hourglass, and coffin ... Back.
Larger images: Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of sword and scales ... Bible, hourglass, and coffin ... Back.
Pink banner with arrows, quiver, and a bundle of rods. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TACW. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of bow and arrows ... Rods and quiver ... Closeup of bottom ... Back.
Larger images: Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of bow and arrows ... Rods and quiver ... Closeup of bottom ... Back.
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