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This is a primitive, hand made iron and wood open work shovel - probably used for corn cobs, beets, or potatoes. It came from Iowa and was made C. 1900. The entire handle and shaft is carved from one piece of hardwood and has the name Ruedy incised into it. This piece has just great form and surface. The handle had a split in the top, but there are two old, likely original, bolts through it, so the entire piece is sturdy as well as strikingly decorative. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTTR. Potato shovel ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of handle ... Side view ... The other side.
Larger images: Potato shovel ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of handle ... Side view ... The other side.
This is an absolutely wonderful, folky small cupboard. It was hand made in York, PA around 1900. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, done by a craftsman of considerable skill and taste and carries a feel of caring. This piece stands about 58" high by 22" wide and 16" deep. The carved turn handle extends another 2 1/2". It is set on four old casters for easy rolling. It is made primarily from pine and finished with a dark lacquer or varnish which has taken on the most marvelous patina and surface texture. The entire piece is decorated and accented with carved and applied diamond and triangular shapes. The top has a rounded sawtooth border, while the crest also contains turned conical decoration. Inside are two shelves and a hand made drawer which also has a marquetry front and larger applied diamond. Apparently the door originally hit the drawer pull so the back was mortised to make room - a charming "make-do". This attractive and unusual cupboard could fit in many settings. The condition is excellent with an old hairline crack that was reglued on the upper back. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: TPOR. Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
Here are two carved and jointed men by the same maker, painted red and black. One is painted with black hair and beard, red nose, cheeks, and ears. The other has red hair, nose, and cheeks. They were made with two small holes in each hand, possibly to be spinning acrobat toys. They are hung by loops of fine wire from wood and metal display bases, included. Each carving is 6 3/4" high by about 1 1/2" by 1 1/2"; with the bases they are 8" high by 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". One is missing part of his foot in an old break, otherwise they are both in very good condition with normal minor paint wear. They were probably made in the early 1900's, possibly earlier. The price for the pair is $390.00. Inventory Code: TTCK. Jointed carvings ... The other side ... Closeup of the heads ... Closeup of the feet ... Off the stands ... 3/4 view ... From above.
Larger images: Jointed carvings ... The other side ... Closeup of the heads ... Closeup of the feet ... Off the stands ... 3/4 view ... From above.
Here are seven cast iron fence finials from the early 1900's. They have a rounded form with a peak on top, similar to onion domes. Each is 6 1/2" high by 3" in diameter, in very good condition, with varying amounts of weathered silver paint. Several have the mounting bolts, which could be removed if desired. They are $25.00 apiece. Inventory Code: TPWK. Cast iron finials ... Another view ... Closeup of three ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of two others ... Another view of all ... A different angle ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Cast iron finials ... Another view ... Closeup of three ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of two others ... Another view of all ... A different angle ... From above ... From below.
This is a pair of old cast iron gate caps or finials. They are molded with octagonal bases with set screws to attach them. The tops are like fleur-de-lis. These pieces are in very good condition with some normal rust from outdoor use. They were painted silver which has aged to a nice surface. Each finial is 8" high. The base is about 5" across. They are probably from the late 1800's to the 1920's. The price for the pair is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTPA. Iron gate caps ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Iron gate caps ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
This super whirligig has a man with a sailor's cap and pipe, standing on the roof of a small, fenced house, sawing wood. He looks like Popeye, but it is likely that this piece predates him. The large eight bladed propeller is painted red, white, and blue. The paint is beautifully crazed with great patina. The house has a shingle roof and wire mesh fence. The whirligig measures 17" long, with a propeller diameter of 35". The sailor is 11" tall, and the house is 8 1/2" wide. It is mounted on a custom metal base, overall height including the base is 60". It was made c. 1920's and is in excellent condition with normal paint wear. The price is $1750.00. Inventory Code: TAPT. Sailor whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of the other side ... Closeup of propeller ... Closeups showing part of the action ... Closeup of house ... Another closeup of the man ... Front view ... Overall front, including base ... Overall side view, including base ... Back.
Larger images: Sailor whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of the other side ... Closeup of propeller ... Closeups showing part of the action ... Closeup of house ... Another closeup of the man ... Front view ... Overall front, including base ... Overall side view, including base ... Back.
An incredible, large carving of three generations of an African-American family. It looks like a wedding, with the younger woman wearing a veil and the older woman carrying a tray of drinks. While the pictures give a reasonable indication of this pieces, there is a great deal of subtleness and richness in shading and feel that does not show. There is also much greater detail in the actual piece - more than even in the closeups. Perhaps most importantly - there is a deep, personal feeling that is conveyed through the carving in person. It can be touched on slightly in the photos, but is much stronger in reality. The word "impressive" is not quite right; rather there is an "impression" of the people and their life that is felt.
The carving is southern, we believe from Louisiana originally; the wood may be cypress. It is 26 1/2" high by 15" wide by 12" deep, probably from the early 1900's. The condition is very good, but as you can see, part of the child's arm has been missing for quite a while. The price is $6,800.00. Inventory Code: ASTO. See a Slideshow of several views. [728K]
African-American carving ... Two more views ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Back views ... Closeup of faces ... Another closeup of heads ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of child ... Another closeup of child ... Third closeup of child ... Middle back ... Feet ... The child, from above ... The base, with initials ... With a soda can, for scale.
Larger images: African-American carving ... Two more views ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Back views ... Closeup of faces ... Another closeup of heads ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of child ... Another closeup of child ... Third closeup of child ... Middle back ... Feet ... The child, from above ... The base, with initials ... With a soda can, for scale.
This is a frame/niche assemblage with carved trees and a photo under glass of the inside of a church and altar. It is Norwegian. This piece was probably made in the earlier part of the 1900's. It is in very good condition, with just a little wear. Some of the surface is unfinished and some varnished. The frame is oak, while the trees are a softwood. It is 10" high, 8" wide, and 4 1/4" deep. It looks like something would have to be taken apart if one wanted to remove the photo. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AWAO. Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo.
This is a sculptural old wooden and metal chock. It was placed under the wheel of a vehicle to keep it from moving. The chock is made from a solid piece of wood around which are two studded metal bands with pointed teeth for gripping. It has a heavy metal handle on one end. The piece is about 16" long including the handle. It is about 7" high and 7" deep. The nice faded green paint is original. This was made about the 1920's, came from Iowa and is in very good condition with suitable wear from use. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: THPW. See a Slideshow of several views. [315K]
Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
Larger images: Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
This is fairly large swivel frame with a rustic look plus carved and burned decoration. The frame is from about the 1930's and has a dark varnish finish. It is in very good condition. The base is 11 1/2" by 4", and the frame itself is 8 1/2" by 11", with an opening 6 1/2" by 9". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: ACCA. Overall view ... Close-up. Larger images: Overall view ... Close-up.
Here is a very folky wooden frame which is built in 3 layers, with carved hearts and diamonds. The 4 stylized, boxy, hearts are also scalloped out toward the centers. The wood is a naturally aged pine which has taken on a grayish-tan color. It was probably made around the 1920's; is 15 1/4" by 13 1/2" by 2" deep - with an opening of 9 7/8" by 11 3/4", and it is in excellent condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ATOW. Image ... Close-up ... Back ... Larger images: Image ... Close-up ... Back.
This is a very good sized carved and jointed man. He stands just under 15" tall (around 20" including the base), is about 5 1/2" wide and 3" deep. He has a strong look, with an "inscrutable" Mona Lisa smile. He also has only one ear (made that way). The figure is in excellent condition with a nice painted surface which has taken on a rich patina and bubbling over the years. This piece was likely made in the early third of the 1900's. He is well done and striking. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: THPR. Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
Larger images: Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
Here is an exceptionally large and well-constructed crown-of-thorns tramp art frame. It is about 39" high by 25" wide, and 5" deep. It is made in 4 layers from what seems to have been cigar box wood. The surface is unfinished and has taken on a dark oxidized patina over the years. This frame is sturdy and functional, but does have some loss throughout. There are pieces missing in both corners and the top, as well as a little here and there. However, even with the loss, which is mostly very small tips it is striking and pleasing. The overall effect is very satisfying, not jarring. There are two openings for display or mirrors. They are 12" by 13" and 3 1/2" by 5 1/2". This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It is rare to find such a strong piece. The price is $1150.00. Inventory Code: THSS. See a Slideshow of several views. [564K]
Large crown of thorns frame ... From an angle ... In different light ... Several side views ... Several views of the other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup, upper right ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Lower left ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale ... Another side view, different light ... Another closeup of top ... From above ... Back view ... Back, from an angle ... Closeup, upper back ... Closeup, middle back ... Lower back.
Larger images: Large crown of thorns frame ... From an angle ... In different light ... Several side views ... Several views of the other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup, upper right ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Lower left ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale ... Another side view, different light ... Another closeup of top ... From above ... Back view ... Back, from an angle ... Closeup, upper back ... Closeup, middle back ... Lower back.
This is a strong and "active" carved prowling lion. It is carved from walnut with glass eyes, and mounted on a separately carved base. There is a varnish finish. It measures 16 1/2" long by 4 1/4" wide by 8" high. There are small holes in the tips of the front paws, as if separate claws were intended, but never added. The two rear feet are cracked through, but are both very solidly in place. Otherwise the condition is very good, with slight finish wear. The age is probably c. 1900. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TCKH. Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images: Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.
Here are two spiral shaped cast iron cultivator wheels mounted on custom made metal bases. They are from the early 1900's, in very good used condition with expected paint wear.
This wheel has old muted red paint. It is 19 1/2" in diameter and 5 1/2" deep at the hub. It stands 25" high by 11" deep with the base. It is from the early 1900's, in very good used condition with worn paint. The price for this wheel is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTSW. Cast iron cultivator wheel ... Two more views ... Closeup ... Reversed on the stand ... Side views ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron cultivator wheel ... Two more views ... Closeup ... Reversed on the stand ... Side views ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Both wheels together ... Another angle. Larger images: Both wheels together ... Another angle.
The second wheel has remnants of John Deere green paint, and measures 19" in diameter by 3 1/2" deep at the hub; as mounted it stands 25 1/2" high by 7 1/4" deep. It is in very good, used condition with worn paint. The price for this wheel is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTSK. Cultivator wheel ... Two more angles ... Closeup ... Side views ... Back views ... Another closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cultivator wheel ... Two more angles ... Closeup ... Side views ... Back views ... Another closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Both wheels together ... Another angle. Larger images: Both wheels together ... Another angle.
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