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Here are three original lava lamps in great working condition, ready to provide hours of entertainment. These lamps have intense, vivid colors that are much groovier than the photos or videos can convey.
The lamp on the left is the classic Century model, with the Starlight base. (The little holes in the base send out starry streaks of light around the room.) It has very deep red lava in yellow liquid, and the base has a black plastic rim at the bottom. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. The switch has been replaced. It is 17" high by 5 3/4" in diameter. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code LL1. (See photos of all three below).
The center lamp is the Aristocrat model, with white lava in blue liquid. It is a slightly later model, made in the US by Haggerty in the late 1980's. It has a bottle cap seal under the plastic cap. It is 16 1/4" high by 4" in diameter. The price is $120.00 Inventory Code LL2. (See photos of all three below).
The lamp on the right also has the Starlight base, this time without the black plastic rim. The lava is a strong medium red, in yellow liquid. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. It is 16 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code LL3. Watch a video of all three lava lamps (3.8 Mb) ... Another video, different lighting (4.2 Mb) ... Third video (10.4 Mb) ... Watch a video of the motion (8.3 Mb).
Three Lava lamps ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... From above ... Closeup of the bases ... Other side of the bases ... The bases, without the lamps ... Inside of one base.
Larger images: Lava lamps ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... From above ... Closeup of the bases ... Other side of the bases ... The bases, without the lamps ... Inside of one base.
This small bottle whimsey has a brightly painted train inside a long, narrow bottle. The wooden train has four cars with applied wheels. The cars are connected to each other with metal links. Each car is glued in place to the bottle, so that the train does not move around. Two small carved and painted blocks make up a base. The bottle measures 7 1/4" long by 1 1/4" in diameter. It is 1 5/8" high sitting on the base. The condition is excellent. Age is unknown, but it appears to be 1950's or 60's. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TCSC. Train whimsey in bottle ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... From below ... Removed from base.
Larger images: Train whimsey in bottle ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... From below ... Removed from base.
Here is a wonderful, fun, hand made felt beanie, embroidered all around with multicolored names. Some of the names include: "Zig", "Chet", "Soph", and "Bad Three". The blue felt is slightly faded, while the names are strong and bright. An elastic string underneath held the beanie in place. From the 1950's or 60's, it is in very good condition. It is approximately 6" in diameter by 4 1/2" high (not counting the little tab on top). The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: TCCW. Embroidered beanie ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Embroidered beanie ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.
This is a folk art hand made model boat. It has good form and old red, white, and black paint. It is further decorated with bottle caps and jar lids. The boat likely was made in the 50's or slightly later and is about 11" long by 5" wide and 4 1/2" high. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TCCO. Folk art boat ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Folk art boat ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
This is a folk art pickup truck model. It is wood, painted black and silver with red taillights. The axles and the tires are wood also. Like a heavy-duty farm truck, it has double wheels in the back. It was probably made around the 1950's, in the style of an older truck. It is 13 1/2" long, by 6" wide by 6" high, in excellent condition. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TWPW. Folk art truck ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art truck ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to part of a ventilator from a silo or barn, which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. The word "Rock" is painted on one side of the tail in subtle, silver-gray paint. 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 body of the rooster is 23" long by 19" high. As mounted, it is 26 1/2" long by 28 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. We still have the ventilator, and it can be easily reassembled if you prefer it mounted that way. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. See a slideshow of several views [518k]
Metal rooster ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail, with "Rock" ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of head, other side ... Tail, other side ... Body, other side ... Front and back views ... Closeup from the front ... Closeup of the base ... Mounted on the ventilator ... Front view, on ventilator ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Metal rooster ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail, with "Rock" ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of head, other side ... Tail, other side ... Body, other side ... Front and back views ... Closeup from the front ... Closeup of the base ... Mounted on the ventilator ... Front view, on ventilator ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
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).
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.
This is a highly decorated and colorful Memory Box - with a Transistor Radio! It is covered all over with beads, costume jewelry, coins, metallic leaves, and two gold colored fleur-de-lis. The box has nice brass feet and the top is opened by lifting a plastic beagle - perhaps a rendition of "Snoopy". Opening the box reveals a radio and a storage area. The radio and box are both probably from the 1960's. On the bottom of the box is a little door to add a battery and have access to the radio, which is not working now, but perhaps with a little tinkering can be. We have not tried. The box is is excellent condition with loss only of two little strips of decoration on the bottoms of the two ends. It is 9 1/2" long by 4 1/4" deep and 6" high including the dog. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: THOH. Memory radio ... Another angle ... From above ... Side views ... Lid open ... Closeup of radio ... Back ... From below ... From below, battery door open ... Closeup of battery compartment ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Memory radio ... Another angle ... From above ... Side views ... Lid open ... Closeup of radio ... Back ... From below ... From below, battery door open ... Closeup of battery compartment ... Another overall view.
Here is a series of 5 old painted wood panels, each decorated with applied red diamonds and a white cross. Found in KY or Southern Indiana they reportedly were used in a personal folk/religious environment. Each of the panels is made from pine. They are 64" high by 9 1/4" wide and 1 1/2" deep and are in generally good condition, with no rotting. Originally the base boards were all painted a strong green. Over the years that has weathered and much of that green has flaked off, leaving the boards with a variation in color, and an overall green color. The white and red of the diamonds and crosses are still strong and colorful. These likely were made in the 1940's or 50's. They are priced at $175.00 each, or $750.00 for all five. Inventory Code: TCWA. Decorated cross panels ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closer photo, upper middle ... Closeup, crosses right ... Closeup, crosses left ... Closer photo, middle cross ... Closeup, lower, from side ... Closeup, bottom middle ... Closeup, upper, from side ... Closeup, crosses from side ... Back ... Side views, from back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Decorated cross panels ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closer photo, upper middle ... Closeup, crosses right ... Closeup, crosses left ... Closer photo, middle cross ... Closeup, lower, from side ... Closeup, bottom middle ... Closeup, upper, from side ... Closeup, crosses from side ... Back ... Side views, from back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a very nice whimsey carved church. The body of the church, with the steeple and freely moving captive bell, was carved from a single piece of wood, with the interior hollowed out. The hinged door opens to reveal pews, a pulpit, choir loft, and a cross on the wall that were all carved separately and added. The bell is hung so it can swing. The two step base was carved from a separate piece. The wood is unfinished, in a medium-dark natural shade, except for the two crosses, which are painted gold. It is signed on the bottom "Mr. Ted Hegg Dec. 20, 1965." The church measures 10 1/2" high, 5 1/4" long, and 3" wide, and the condition is excellent. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: PTAP. Whimsey carved church ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... Another back view ... Inside the church ... Two more closeups inside ... Closeup of the top ... More closeups of the steeple ... Closeup of the back ... Overall, with door open ... Closeup, open ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Whimsey carved church ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... Another back view ... Inside the church ... Two more closeups inside ... Closeup of the top ... More closeups of the steeple ... Closeup of the back ... Overall, with door open ... Closeup, open ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a large multicolored tramp art clock case. It is 30 1/2" high, 17 1/4" wide, and 9 1/2" deep. The pine and plywood case is finished in both clear varnish and white paint. Made in the 1950's, this folky case is in very good condition with a nice strong look. The clock motor runs but the arms don't turn, so that can possibly be repaired. The price is $485.00. Inventory Code: ACOR. One view ... Another view ... Another view ... Another view ... Top view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Close-up.
Larger images: One view ... Another view ... Another view ... Another view ... Top view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Close-up.
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