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This is a miniature dresser with great blue/green and cream colors. It is about 13 1/2" wide, 3" deep, and 13" high; and has two small doors which open to reveal little storage compartments. It is made from pine. The paint has taken on a nice old patina. The dresser is in very good condition, with wear in the paint in several places. This decorative piece originally was made about 1930. The mirror has been replaced. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AKCW. Miniature dresser ... Another Overall view ... One 3/4 side view ... The other 3/4 side, open ... Above 3/4 view ... Open front view ... A side view ... Back ... Bottom.
Larger images: Miniature dresser ... Another Overall view ... One 3/4 side view ... The other 3/4 side, open ... Above 3/4 view ... Open front view ... A side view ... Back ... Bottom.
This is a very detailed carved and painted wooden desk frame. It is in the form of a house, with a heart under the eaves, patterned shutters, and a small fenced yard. The picture goes in the open window. On the back is painted "Masseille France 1945". It is 10 3/4" high by 11" wide by 2 3/4" deep. The opening is 2 3/4" high by 2" wide. The condition is excellent, with very slight paint loss on two of the fence posts. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TSTP. Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top. Larger images: Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top.
This is a whimsey carved towel holder. It has a ball and cage at each end, and three freely turning rings. Between the rings are carved the words "The Old Towl Roller, Carved in 1934, Made in 1869". It is carved from a hardwood, possibly walnut, with a varnish finish. The size is 22" long by 1 1/2" in diameter, and is in excellent condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: ATPT. Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup.
Here is a very nice, old, memory jar. It stands 9 1/4" high, has a maximum diameter of 4 1/2" and an opening of 2". The glass vase is decorated with a variety of colorful and interesting objects, including costume jewelry, a watch, buttons, brooch, beads, a horse shoe, little medals, and even a dog tag from New York State dated 1931. Overall it is in extremely good condition with only very minor loss. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: ATRP. Memory jar ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Bottom. Larger images: Memory jar ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Bottom.
This spectacular satin quilt came from an African-American family in Baltimore. It is machine and hand pieced, and minimally quilted, with a light blue cotton back and no batting. From the 1920's/30's, it is 72" square. The condition is excellent, with a very few pieces showing some splitting. The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: PWCH. Image ... Closeup ... Center section ... Third closeup - much closer ... Fourth closeup. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Center section ... Third closeup - much closer ... Fourth closeup.
This is a circular sign reading "Victory 1943". It has good, slightly crazed red, white, and black paint. Each of the letters and numbers are individually hand cut out with a saw, as is a center circle. The wood is 1/4" plywood. The sign is 11 3/4" in diameter, and is in excellent condition with great graphics. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: ASWO. Image ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Back.
This is an incredible and very unusual bouquet of "flowers" made from natural burl shapes. These have fantastic forms and detail, and have been mounted with branch stems on a wooden base. They vary slightly in color, and have been finished with a light clear varnish. From NC, the bouquet measures 20 1/4" H by approx. 18" W and 13" D. It is in excellent condition, with very minor wear on the leaf shape, and is old. While the exact age is unknown, it appears to be about 60 to 70 years old. Even the two close-ups don't show the intricacy of these. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: ATWR. Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.
Larger images: Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.
This is a two-sided, folky painted wood sign for "Dunn Cottages". One side is white, with stenciled black lettering. The other side is green, with wild, primitive, freehand lettering done in silver paint with a wide brush. Two completely different effects in one sign. The paint is strong, and nicely weathered from years of outdoor use. The sign is painted on pine boards, with applied borders on the two ends. It measures 40 1/4" wide, 14 1/4" high, and 2 1/4" thick. There is some old loss around the edges, and a couple of drips of green paint on the white side. The age is 1930's or '40's. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TPKW. Green side: Painted cottage sign ... From a side angle ... From the other angle ... Closeup ... From below. White side: Overall view ... Side view ... From the other angle ... From above.
Larger images: Painted cottage sign ... From a side angle ... From the other angle ... Closeup ... From below. White side: Overall view ... Side view ... From the other angle ... From above.
This is a nice old rustic end table. It is very attractive as well as sturdy. This was probably made in the 1920's to '40's. It stands about 20" high to the top of the points decorating the perimeter of the table, which is about 25" long and 13 1/2" deep. The top is a single board, the base, legs, and decoration are branches with the bark left on. This entire piece is finished in a dark varnish which has taken on a very nice surface over the years. There are also accents of very deep red. The condition is very good. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: THPP. See a Slideshow of several views. [535K]
Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
This is an amazing assemblage of scraps of wood, sardine cans, roofing nails, and some fasteners. Put them all together with plenty of imagination, give it a couple coats of paint, and out comes a very folky and original "what-not" chest of drawers. This little hand-made apothecary (loosely termed) has a sardine can as the bottom of each drawer to hold items. Actually, the can fits so well into the lap jointed wood that the lip of the can supports it. This creative piece also has 3 small cubby holes for additional storage. It came from rural Iowa and was likely made around the 1940's. It is painted an old gray and white. The drawer pulls are old roofing nails. It is constructed from pine; is in very good usable condition and could easily be hung. This piece is 22 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high and 7" deep including the pulls. You can be sure it is truly one-of-a-kind. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: THAO. See a Slideshow of several views. [489K]
Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
Larger images: Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW. Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
Larger images: Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
This is a star-shaped tramp art box in mustard paint. It is made in two pieces that pivot through one point so that the box can swivel open to reveal a small compartment in the center. This box was found in Texas, and appears to be from the early to mid 20th century. It is in very good condition, with some paint wear, a good surface, and no visible breaks or missing pieces. It measures 4 1/2" across, (either from point to point or "standing up" as a star) by 1 1/4" high. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TCKT. Star-shaped tramp art box ... Partially open ... Halfway open ... Completely open, with a nickel for scale ... From above ... From below ... Open, from below ... Open, from the side ... Back view.
Larger images: Star-shaped tramp art box ... Partially open ... Halfway open ... Completely open, with a nickel for scale ... From above ... From below ... Open, from below ... Open, from the side ... Back view ... A short video of the motion (1.5 Mb). More Tramp Art
This is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a newer base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This piece is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT. Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images: Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Here is a funky, graphic Streak O'Lightning quilt, made from mostly wool fabrics, possibly with some cotton pieces. It is hand pieced and hand tied with multicolored wool yarn. The back is machine pieced unbleached cotton muslin. The edge was turned to the back to finish it. There is a wonderful "make-do" repair, where one tan block was replaced with very crude stitching (see the closeup). The size is 84" by 67". Probably from the 1940's or 50's, but it could be earlier. Overall the condition is fair: there is a moderate amount of moth damage and one stain on the back. The front is very clean, and both the condition and look are strong for display or use. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: THTR. Wool Streak O'Lightning quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One corner ... Another corner ... The funky repair ... Back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back.
Larger images: Wool Streak O'Lightning quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One corner ... Another corner ... The funky repair ... Back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back.
This is a very visual red, white, and blue strip quilt. It looks so much more striking in person than in the photos. This quilt was made in the 1940's or 50's from red, white, and blue nylon or polyester, with an unbleached cotton back and red cotton binding. It is hand pieced and hand quilted, in excellent, near mint condition: very clean and crisp. The binding is very slightly faded. One corner of the binding has faint remnants of what looks like a paper sticker that could probably be removed. It measures 72" by 83", and came from an estate in Geneseo, IL. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THPS. Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.
Larger images: Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.
This is a wood sign with applied wood letters that reads "Mr. R. Blight". It is painted dark gray with red letters, and has two eyes on top for hanging. It can also sit on a desk or shelf. The red paint has a crazed surface. This sign measures 21" wide by 4 1/2" high by 1 1/2" deep. It was probably made in the 1940's or earlier, and is in good condition with some paint wear and a few small chips. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: THTW. "Mr. R. Blight" sign ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... From above ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back.
Larger images: "Mr. R. Blight" sign ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... From above ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back.
This is a small primitive cabinet made from scrap wood, with nine drawers made from wooden cheese boxes. One drawer is divided into several smaller compartments. It was made in the 1930's, and was painted a muted green. The labels of the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company are still visible on the sides of the drawers when they are removed. The cabinet is 10 3/4" high by 11 1/4" wide by 12" deep. The condition is very good with very minor paint wear, a few spots of lighter paint, and a few small cracks. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TAHK. Cheese box cabinet ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... With two drawers removed ... Side view ... The other side ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of two drawers ... Another drawer ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Cheese box cabinet ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... With two drawers removed ... Side view ... The other side ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of two drawers ... Another drawer ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
This is a rustic table lamp made from found objects. The base of the lamp is made from two round wooden pieces in dark lacquer, and is decorated with stones and nuts. It was found in WI, is in excellent condition, and is probably from the 1930's - 40's. It measures 18" by 8" by 31" high. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: KSOX. Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an interesting and sculptural piece. It is a saw sharpening tool. Likely hand made and one-of-a-kind, it is constructed from what looks like pine and oak. The wheels both turn. One of them also has a slot to adjust the width. A saw blade would be inserted in the bottom piece and the nut tightened to hold it. Then the user would place a file on one of the wheels and a saw tooth. The turning wheel would allow the file easy travel at a consistent angle. Now, while still useable for that purpose, it is much more of a decorative item. It has good color from the red and green paints. Likely made about the 1940's, it has a little wear, but is in excellent condition. The piece is about 21" wide, 8" high and 3" deep. It can be hung from the screw eye on top. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: THTO. See a Slideshow of several views. [262K]
Saw sharpening tool ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
Larger images: See a Slideshow of several views. [262K] ... Saw sharpening tool ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
This is a 5 piece set of rustic decorative table ware items made from cedar. The group includes 2 candle sticks, a round flat serving tray, a square bowl set on 3 legs, and a larger rectangular bowl or tray. The last two might be used for holding some things like fruit, nuts, candy, or snacks.
The pieces probably were made about the 1940's. They are all finished in a clear gloss varnish, and are all generally in very good condition with some minor wear. The largest piece does have a little loss of applied pieces. The bases of items are plywood. On this are applied all sorts of small pieces of cedar, making a variety of designs. The candle sticks are turned from solid cedar and put on a base, while the square bowl sits on 3 legs which are branches of one cedar piece. The round tray is decorated with applied pieces on the top and all around the edges. The price for the group is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCKW. Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale. Larger images: Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Round serving tray: 11 1/2" across by 1 " high. Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back. Larger images: Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back.
Candle sticks: each about 7" tall on a base which is about 4 3/4" in diameter. Cedar candlesticks ... Another view. Larger images: Cedar candlesticks ... Another view.
Square candy or nut dish: Decorated with old brass tacks that make a "J", it is about 9 1/2" square on top and has 4 smaller layers inside. It is about 6 1/4" high. Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base. Larger images: Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base.
Rectangular serving tray or dish. This has 5 layers inside. The overall size is about 15 1/4" by 12 1//4" by 2 3/4" high. Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.
Larger images: Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.
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