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This is an exceptional relief carved and painted whisk broom holder covered with fraternal symbols. It includes the three rings and axe of Odd Fellows, the sword and moon of the Shriners, and the star of Rebecca. In addition, it has a face carved in a center panel and the words "MELHA" and "In Hoc Signo Vinces". The size is 14" high, about 10" wide, and 5" deep. It is made out of pine, and was probably done around the early part of the 1900's. The condition is very good, with one tiny chip, very slight paint loss, and a tight age crack on the front. The carving is even more detailed than the photos show. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: AWCR. Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Close-up of the front ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back. Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.
This is an attractive memory jar built over a stoneware container. It is decorated with shards of floral china, fancy textured colored glass, mirror, and beads. It stands 10" high by 7" in diameter. Some of the smallest beads are missing, along with a few flakes of the putty around the rim. The overall condition and look are very good. This piece was probably made in the 1920's or 30's. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TAHA. Memory jar ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of upper rim ... Another closeup of top ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Memory jar ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of upper rim ... Another closeup of top ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
This is the largest and most outstanding piece of crown of thorns construction we have ever seen. It has five frames, a shelf, and a drawer. The construction is entirely crown of thorns - the only fasteners used are in the drawer and one of the frames. The drawer is notched out to slide into the interlocking pieces. Five sets of carved hearts are worked into the upper part.
It is made from unfinished pine, and stands 7 1/2 feet (90") high by 50" wide by 13" deep; the shelf is 39 1/2" wide. It is quite sturdy and functional - there is no problem with setting even fairly heavy things on the shelf.
This piece was found in Louisville, KY, probably made in that area around the turn of the century, and is in excellent condition. The person who found it, sitting in an attic covered with soot, turned a garden hose on it, and in the process, washed off much of the gesso from the large frame in the center. The resulting mottled surface, (while it looks good in our opinion), is obviously not in its original condition. The only other flaw is a missing drawer pull. We will be carving a replacement to match. There is no damage or loss to the crown of thorns. This is a spectacular and beautiful piece of furniture. The price is $12,500.00. Inventory Code: PKOK. Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of carved hearts ... Closeup of top ... Details ... Drawer open, showing notching ... Upper half ... Lower half ... Bottom inside ... With Matt, to show scale.
Larger images: Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of carved hearts ... Closeup of top ... Details ... Drawer open, showing notching ... Upper half ... Lower half ... Bottom inside.
A wonderful cream colored, painted, hanging magazine rack. The form is absolutely super. It is from the early 1900's, with nice crazed paint. In excellent condition, it is 12" wide, 24" high, and 7" deep. The construction is well done both from the standpoint of workmanship and artistry. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: PKAH. Magazine rack ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Magazine rack ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
This is a miniature tramp art doll's cradle. It is simply done, with one end also carved into a heart shape. The color is a brown/purple lacquer prevalent around the turn of the century. Condition is very good, although it does have some tiny white dots which appear to be paint. It is 6 1/2" long, 3" wide, and 3 1/2" high. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: PTPW. Image.
A tramp art frame with three openings and "spires" rising up from all corners. From the early 1900's, probably from Quebec. 10 1/2" wide by 13" high, with openings 2 1/4" by 3 3/4", in excellent condition. The price is $275.00. Image ... Large image ... Closeup image ... Back ... Back Large.
This is a graphic Odd Fellows sign in old dry paints on "Beaver Board", and apparently was made for the centennial of the local lodge, in 1919. It is signed and dated "McClellan-Adv. Agency, McComb, Illinois. Apr.27, 1919". The size is 41 1/2" wide by 25 1/4" high; and it is in very good condition, with just slight wear on some of the edges. There are two mounting holes near the edges. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ATWH. Overall view ... First close-up ... Second close-up ... Larger overall view ... Larger first close-up ... Larger second close-up ... Back ... Larger back
This is a pair of two decorative old cast iron window grates. They are both the same size: 33" long by 18 1/4" high and 1 1/4" deep. These are old pieces, likely from the early 1900's or late 1800's. They each have a very good look and a great surface. They are painted in a red which has weathered and become muted over time. The backs are red and gray. These functional pieces have decoration of spears on the inside and top as well as a row of filigreed iron. Each of the grates is missing some filigree and one has a slight bend to a vertical bar as well as the loss of one spear. There is some slight wear and loss of paint as would be expected from years of outdoor use. On the bottom of these grates someone apparently added some home-made copper to act as either clips or hinges. These could easily be removed, but do add an interesting little touch. They are priced at $140.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TTAS. Decorative window grate ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side ... With a soda can for scale.
The other grate: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side.
Larger images: Decorative window grate ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side ... With a soda can for scale.
The other grate: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side.
This is a hand made primitive tool carrier, very weathered and worn. It has a really good look and feel. It is built from pine boards with an unfinished surface, divided into two compartments inside. There is a handle for carrying, and feet to stand on. From the early 1900's, it is 21 3/4" wide by 9 3/4" deep, and stands 21" high. The condition is sturdy, very worn from use, with an old break at the top on one end. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TARA. Primitive tool carrier ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... End views ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Primitive tool carrier ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... End views ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Here is a very thick and heavy industrial gear. The surface is dark with wonderful touches of deep blue-green oxidation. It came from a foundry in South Central Georgia. It is old, likely from the early 20th century. This gear is 8" in diameter and 3 1/2" thick. It is in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: TCRK. Slideshow of several photos (268k) ... Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are several wonderful original Art Deco wood engraving prints done in the 1920's and 30's by John Farleigh. Farleigh was a noted and influential English artist whose work is in several major museums. The pieces available include "View of N. Y. City", "Dynamos", "Steam", "Surfing", "Diamond Head", and the original for the cover of the catalogue to the Centenary Exhibition of the Royal Institute of British Architects, (London, 1934). All are framed and ready to hang. Individual details and photos of all are on our paintings page.
This is a folky three heart shelf in old dry blue paint with very good patina. The paint has a greenish tint. It is decorated with black paint around the edges. It is very decorative, nicely constructed, and unusual. The shelf is made from 1/2" thick pine boards so it does not have a heavy feel. It is painted all over, both front and back. The surface has many different tones and shades. It does not seem to be overpainted to us, but we are unsure as to how it varies so much. Perhaps it was due to the original wood from which it was made. In any case, it is very attractive. The shelf has good size and is sturdy. It is from the early 1900's, and measures 28 3/4" high by about 9 3/4" wide by about 3 1/2" deep. It has a little wear to the paint on some of the edges and the center shelf has warped. It has two hangers on the back and is sturdy and strong. Overall a very nice piece. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TWWA. Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
A cast iron tractor lawn sprinkler in excellent old original green and red painted condition. The colors are much darker and richer than the photo shows. It is 19" long (with a 36" wand) 9" wide and 8" high. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: ASOA. Closeup.
This is a primitively carved man with jointed arms and legs, and feet that even swivel from side to side. He has the faint remains of blue paint for pants. The rest of the piece has an unfinished, oxidized surface. He is 7 1/2" high by 2" wide by 1 1/4" deep, from the early 1900's, and found in the Midwest. There is an old repair on one arm, otherwise it is in excellent condition. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AAPO. Image ... Larger image ... Another angle ... Larger image.
This is a very finely detailed whimsey carving of a knife, with two balls in a cage in the handle. It is decorated with incised patterns, hearts, and the initials "J" and "W". It is finished with a light lacquer or varnish, and measures 8 1/2" long by approximately 3/4" by 3/4". The condition is excellent, with only one tiny, very old chip missing, which may have happened when the knife was originally carved. It was probably made in the early 1900's. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: AOKO. Several views ... Closeup of detail. Larger images: Several views ... Closeup of detail.
This is a set of approximately 70 hand carved jackstraws. There is a variety of different shapes: no two are quite alike. Two have bent metal pins in the end as hooks for pulling out the selected straw. They are old and well used, with a good patina on their unfinished surfaces, and in a worn, old cardboard box, with the words "Jack's Straws" pencilled in. They range from 1" to about 3 1/4" long, with most 2 3/4" to 3"; probably from the early 1900's, in very good condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: PWSW. Image.
This is an old wooden gate with a wonderful weatherbeaten, rustic country look. It has a great surface and feeling of age, with nice old weathered hardware. The gate itself stands 43" high by 24" wide by 2" deep. With the support piece it is hinged to, the overall size is 49 1/2" high, 28 1/2" wide, 2" deep. It is from the early 20th century. This is a good visual piece for hanging or display, and can also function as a working door, either swinging or fixed. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: AKHK. Wood gate ... Another angle ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the other side ... Second closeup of the other side. Larger images: Wood gate ... Another angle ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the other side ... Second closeup of the other side.
This whimsey pin is a carved leaf with three dangling baskets carved from peach pits. The baskets are attached with hand made copper wire loops. The leaf is 3 1/2" wide, each basket is about 1" high, and the overall height is 2 1/4". A safety pin is attached to the back for wearing. It is from the early 1900's, has a nice surface and patina, and is in very good condition. The price is: $95.00. Inventory Code: ATCS. Overall view Back Another overall view.
Here is an attractive coil or wreath of old zinc barbed wire. It is about 30" in diameter and 4" thick. The wire is a twisted ribbon with points. This is old and in good condition. It is a very large and decorative piece. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TSRO. Barbed wire wreath ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... With yardstick for scale. Larger images: Barbed wire wreath ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... With yardstick for scale.
This is a sculptural old and unusual long brass faucet with a heart shaped handle. It has a wonderful look to it and is now mounted on a new base and stand that display its classic features. We are not sure of the original use of this decorative industrial piece as we have not seen one quite like it before. It certainly is old, likely from the early 1900's, or possibly earlier. The top turns and can even be removed to see how the liquid would be allowed to flow. The piece is in excellent old condition. It has a great surface and color as well as very nice form. The faucet itself is 9 1/2" long by about 2" wide by 5 1/4" high. The full size, on the base and stand is 11 1/2" by 4" by 7 1/2" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TAWK. Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a massive industrial brass valve. It has a wonderful decorative and sculptural look and feel. This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a great oxidized surface and color, and still retains some of the original paint, which may have been yellow but now is much darker. The valve handle is a dark rust. This piece was connected to a very large pipe. The opening of the threaded areas is over 2" in diameter. The valve itself stands about 9 1/2" high. It is 3 1/2" wide and deep. On the new base and support it is about 12" high by 6 1/2" wide by 6" deep. The handle and shaft still turns a little, but the valve does not open. Otherwise it is in very good, old, used condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: THSR. Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a wonderfully folky hand made folk art cabinet decorated with stars, moons, and other carved and applied accent pieces. It can be hung on a wall or sit on something else. This piece is made from what appears to be crate and other woods. It was painted white. This has now aged and alligatored to an extremely attractive surface and patina. The cabinet has a door which opens, revealing the main storage area and a shelf above. It has the original door pull. The bottom is a drawer. This also has the original pull. The crest at the top is divided into 4 small compartments to hold additional items if desired. The cabinet is 25" high by 14 1/4" wide by 11 1/4" deep. It was likely made in the early 1900's, probably about 1910's or 1920's, and is in very good, sturdy condition, with just some slight normal wear. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: TWRC. 
See a slideshow of several views [569k].
Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Extreme closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Another closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old, large, cast iron horse head for a hitching post. It came from Iowa, and was probably made in the early 1900's. The head is about 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" from the nose to the back of the neck. The base is about 5 1/2" in diameter. It has several old layers of paint, with a nice, weathered surface showing some slight old rust. The eyes have been painted white and black. Overall, it is a nice example, in excellent, old condition. The price is $575.00. Inventory Code: TOTP. See a slideshow of several views [296k].
Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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