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This is a very different whirligig: a man skiing. He has a primitive, very folky and expressive face. The man and whirligig body are wood, with thin plywood blades and tail, and metal mechanism and top hat. It is mounted on a metal base. The size is 25 1/2" long and 29 3/4" high as mounted. The two bladed propeller is 29 1/2" across and the man is 12" tall. This whirligig was probably made in the 1950's. It is in very good condition with expected minor paint weathering. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: THTC. Skier whirligig ... Closeup of the man ... End views ... Front view ... From the other side ... Another back view ... Another closeup of the man ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Closeups front and back ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action (1.3Mb).
Larger images: Skier whirligig ... Closeup of the man ... End views ... Front view ... From the other side ... Another back view ... Another closeup of the man ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Closeups front and back ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action (1.3Mb).
This primitive, hand made, folding wheelbarrow is painted in layers of yellow and orange. This cool, funky piece has a lot of character, and would look great in the garden, standing in a corner, or folded and hung on a wall. The date "1960" is carved into the handle. One of the folding uprights was replaced a long time ago with an unpainted piece that appears to be part of an axe handle. It is 44" long by 17 1/2" wide across the handles. When unfolded, it stands about 2 feet high. It is in very good, used and weathered condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TARR. Primitive wheelbarrow ... Another view ... Closeup of the wheel ... Closeup of the handle, with date ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
Larger images: Primitive wheelbarrow ... Another view ... Closeup of the wheel ... Closeup of the handle, with date ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
This is a very folky one-of-a-kind rooster weathervane made from galvanized sheet metal and mounted on part of a ventilator from a silo or barn. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to the ventilator which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. This unusual piece came from the Midwest, likely Iowa, and was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. Being metal, there is some little rust, oxidation, and outside wear, but it is in generally very good condition. The rooster is 19" long by 20" high. With the ventilator the entire piece is 35" long, 15" wide, and 27 1/2" high. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below. Larger images: Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below.
This is a carved and jointed rendition of Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber". He is 15" tall, 5 1/2" across the shoulders, and about 2" deep. Joe is in excellent condition and has hand stitched clothes that were made for him. There are some highlights of paint on the eyes, hair, and legs, with the rest in stain. It was probably made in the 1950's or 60's. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: ACRT. Image ... Closeup ... Another view ... A third angle ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Another view ... A third angle ... Back.
Here is an old, unused brass lightning rod tip with beautiful starburst form. It is 8 3/4" long by 3 7/8" wide by about 3/4" thick at the base. This was found packed away in a box and never used. It was wrapped in newspaper from the 1950's, so is probably of that era. It is in excellent condition. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TSPR. Lightning rod tip ... Another view ... Another view, other side ... From the side ... From the other side ... From below.
Larger images: Lightning rod tip ... Another view ... Another view, other side ... From the side ... From the other side.
A highly unusual home made one string electric bass, with amplifier and speaker. It has a carved wooden handle on top of which the string is attached. When pivoted it changes the tension on the string and therefore the note. The bass is 24" high, 12" wide and 5" deep. It is made of wood, covered by Naugahyde on the sides and part of a chenille spread on the front. The amp/speaker is in an old carrying case 14" wide, 13" high and 7" deep. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: PRKW. Image.
This is a really nice lover's whimsey, made in an old clear glass bottle similar to a small soda bottle, but impressed with the words "Duraglo" and "contents 6 1/2 OZ." on the bottom. The bottle has a 2" diameter bottom, while it and the whimsey are 11 1/2" high. The whimsey itself is 7 1/2" high. It has a 1" wide paddle on the bottom which was put inside the bottle though a 1/2" diameter hole. The top has another flat area with an arrow through it. The arrow points are almost 7/8" across. It goes through a hole 1/2" in diameter. On one side of the arrow is written "S.C. 'n R.C.", on the other side is "Sherry", and "SC". The condition of the unfinished wood is very good. It was probably made around the 1950's. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AAHH. One side ... Other side ... Front view, showing paddle inside bottle ... Closeup of arrow with initials ... Closeup of arrow with name. Larger images: One side ... Other side ... Front view.
This is a folky decorative metal sculpture which can be used as a stand or, by adding a glass top, as a little table. It is a bull made out of heavy chains, concrete strengthening iron rebar, and other found objects. It has a nice old dark green paint (with a little old rust in the top for "accent"), and is in excellent condition. The circular base is 13" in diameter, while the bull is 14 1/2" long, and the entire piece is 20 1/4" high. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AWRR. Image ... The other side ... From above ... Another view. Larger images: Image ... The other side ... From above ... Another view.
This is a nice round tramp art frame on a base. It could be used for a mirror, as a dresser piece, or for display. The frame is four layers deep and is constructed from pine, while the base is oak. The entire piece has been varnished. This frame is 10" high including the base, and has an opening of 5 1/4" in diameter. The layers and some of the chipping and decorative carving are highlighted in black paint. There is a small area of red velvet on top surrounding an upper triangle. The frame is in excellent condition, although there is a tiny chip on the bottom front. The base is 5" by 2 1/4", and the outside of the frame is 7" in diameter. It was probably made about the 1940's to 50's. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AORP. Image ... One side ... Other side ... Close-up ... Back.
Larger images: Image ... One side ... Other side ... Back.
This is a nice folky whirligig with good paint decoration in several colors. It includes two men cut from pine and then hand carved who turn a crank as the propeller turns. The overall piece is made from pine, with a plywood tail and sheet metal blades. The wood supports for the blades are hand carved. This piece is in very good working condition with normal wear to the paints. It was likely made around the 1960's. The flag and white spacer behind the propeller are both of plastic. The whirligig, including the base, is about 22" high and 17" long. The propeller is 18" in diameter. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TART. Whirligig ... Closeup ... Another angle ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of back, moved ... Animation of movement ... Closeup from above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Another closeup from above.
Larger images: Whirligig ... Closeup ... Another angle ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of back, moved ... Animation of movement ... Closeup from above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Another closeup from above.
This is a turned wood bottle with a painted menu from Chuck's Steak House of Kansas City, KS. This restaurant is no longer in business. The bottle was likely made in the 1960's or '70's. It is solid wood which was then hand painted with the menu in white. The bottle is 12" high by about 5 1/2" in diameter at the widest part. It is in very good condition. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: THPT. Menu bottle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A different angle ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Menu bottle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A different angle ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This whimsical metal weathervane arrow was hand made on a doorknob base. It is 24" long by 5" high, the point is 2" wide. It was most likely made in the 1940's or 50's. It has weathered green paint over remnants of red, and is in excellent condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AWTT. One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail. Larger images: One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail.
This is a large decorated clock case made by the Rev. Howard Finster. It contains the original working clock and a picture of a bird made from real feathers on a painted background. The case itself is carved, layered, and embossed with Finster's home made dies. "Jesus Saves" is written in pencil on the back. The size is 22 1/4" high by 15 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" deep, and it is in mint condition. It was made in the 1960's, with a more recent wire added on the back to hang it from a wall (it can also sit on a shelf). A screw was also added to the back to help hold the picture in. The price is $1000.00. Inventory Code: TPPR. Howard Finster clock case ... One side ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of clock ... Closeup of bottom ... Closeup of picture insert ... Back ... Closeup of back top ... Closeup of "Jesus Saves".
Larger images: Howard Finster clock case ... One side ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of clock ... Closeup of bottom ... Closeup of picture insert ... Back ... Closeup of back top ... Closeup of "Jesus Saves".
This is a decorative old sled with the image of a comet and the word COMET on the top. It has super colors which have aged well. The paints are blue, red, and silver. The blue handles are set off with dark red rubbery grips. This piece was made from steel, with hardwood supports and a plywood top. It likely was done in the 1950's or '60's and is in very good condition with normal wear and a little rust from use. It is about 62" long by 13 1/2" wide and 6" deep. The handles are 24 1/2" across. It is really nice. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TAPA. Folk art sled ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... From below.
Larger images: Folk art sled ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... From below.
Here is an amazing fraternal folk art work. It is a one-of-a-kind Masonic hanging with carved, inlaid, and applied decoration. It is constructed of hundreds of individual pieces. The overall form is the Masonic "G" which is cut from plywood. All the rest is constructed from various hard and soft woods, and as is written on the back: "Made by James Thompson, for wonderful Brother Vernon L Thompson, Nov. 1967, Prov 3-6, 162 pieces wood, 272 pieces plastic." The plastic pieces are the tiny colored inlaid circular pieces. In addition, close examination will reveal many symbols, applied and inlaid letters and words, and extremely detailed carving and construction. This piece is the mate to the fraternal whimsey that we have which is also now available. The condition of the unusual construction is excellent. It is large, being about 3 feet high by 29" wide. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TPAS. Masonic inlaid piece ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the Bible ... Closeup of the center frame ... Closeup of lower portion ... One side section ... The other side section ... Closer view of first side ... Closer view of second side ... Closeup of very top ... Closeup of top, from side ... Closeup from side, lower ... Closeup of lower from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of writing on back ... Closeup of middle from back ... Closeup of the gavel from back ... Side view, from back.
Larger images: Masonic inlaid piece ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the Bible ... Closeup of the center frame ... Closeup of lower portion ... One side section ... The other side section ... Closer view of first side ... Closer view of second side ... Closeup of very top ... Closeup of top, from side ... Closeup from side, lower ... Closeup of lower from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of writing on back ... Closeup of middle from back ... Closeup of the gavel from back ... Side view, from back
This is a two-sided country store sign, painted on a metal Pepsi advertising sign. The blank side was lettered "Jug Milk 36¢ 1/2 Gal." in cream paint. The other side reads "Have a Pepsi", with a blank space in the middle filled in with "Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 10¢" in whitish paint that is very crazed and crackled. The sign is 30" high by 19 1/2" wide, from about the 1950's. It has normal wear, with some rust and nail holes, overall in strong condition good for display. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TPKC. Hand painted country store sign ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side, with Pepsi and Jiffy Mix ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view.
Larger images: Hand painted country store sign ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side, with Pepsi and Jiffy Mix ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... Side view.
This is a very folky and decorative, carved, primitive push-pull toy. It came from the upper Midwest, and was probably made in the mid 1900's. There is a detailed and wonderfully expressive painted Indian which goes back and forth with a folksy and funky carved bear. The carving is about 9" long, 8 1/4" high, and 3" wide. It is mounted on the original base, which is 12" by 3 1/2". This fun piece is in excellent condition. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: AKOH. Carved toy ... Another view ... Closeup of the Indian ... Closeup of the bear ... Action one way ... Action the other way ... From above ... A short video of the action (2Mb). Larger images: Carved toy ... Another view ... Closeup of the Indian ... Closeup of the bear ... Action one way ... Action the other way ... From above ... A short video of the action (2Mb).
This is a carnival sign painted in dark green, red, and white on plywood. It reads "Guess-Your-Weight With-In-10-LB. Or-Your-Choice". The paint is strong and nicely weathered, with tiny flecks of other colors, as if something else had been sprayed nearby. There are five holes cut out for hanging. The back is painted gray, and is lettered "US 94 5". It was probably made c. 1950's, and is 40" wide by 17 3/4" high by 1/2" thick. The condition is very good. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TPHP. Carnival sign ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
Larger images: Carnival sign ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
An extraordinary Metal man, about 4 feet high and 39" wide, made from found objects, including chains, fuel pump for heart, distributor, springs, reflectors, gears, and more. He was a mailbox holder. This sculpture came from New Hampshire, and was made in the 1950's. It is in excellent, older condition, with beautiful old polychrome paint. The price is $3,500.00. Inventory code: ASRP. Image ... Closeup of head ... Back view ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of arms and legs ... Closeup of head and upper torso. Larger images: Image ... Closeup of head.
This is a bottle whimsey made with a village scene inside. It contains two houses, three people, a cart, palm trees, and much more. It came from the Philippines and is intricately constructed, completely filling the inside of a liquor bottle. The cap is wrapped with multicolored braid in a spiral pattern. It is mounted on a wood base. The overall size of the bottle is about 10 2/3" by 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" high. With the base it is 4 1/2" high. It was probably made in the 1960's or 70's as a tourist piece. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TCSP. Tropical village in bottle whimsy ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... Two views from below.
Larger images: Tropical village in bottle whimsy ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... Two views from below.
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