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This is a pair of figural cast iron shoe rests. They were used when someone had their shoes shined. The figures are standing horses. Made in the late 1800's to early 1900's, these are in excellent condition, with somewhat worn old silver paint from around the 1930's. Each piece stands 6 1/2" high and long, with a base 3 1/2" in diameter. The price is $325.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: ATKH. One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below.
Here is a deer from a series of old hand made, folky, metal cutouts in various forms and sizes. They are all painted on both sides, some being fairly detailed. These pieces came out of an auto mechanic's garage in the Bedford, PA area. The garage had been closed since the 1970's and these had been adhered to the walls for decoration. As a result, many have marks on the back side showing where they were glued. These cutouts were likely made no later than the 1950's, and the look of some are definitely earlier. They are all original and untouched (other than a little cleaning). Priced individually, there will be a discount for a group or multiple purchase. Others can be seen here. This deer is 10 1/2" high by 9 1/2" wide. The price is $50.00. Inventory Code: ARWW. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
This is a carved wooden alligator that was probably made to be a handle for a walking stick. It has nice form, a very good surface, and lots of detail, with crosshatching and very fine incised lines. This carving came from Florida, where it was probably made as a souvenir item in the early 1900's. It is in excellent condition, and measures 5 1/4" long by 1" wide by 2" high. It is mounted on a contemporary base. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TSWW. Alligator cane handle ... The other side ... Third view ... Partly from front ... Fifth view ... From above ... With base ... Another view with base ... Back view ... From below. Larger images: Alligator cane handle ... The other side ... Third view ... Partly from front ... Fifth view ... From above ... With base ... Another view with base ... Back view ... From below.
This is a very well decorated memory jug topped with a pair of ceramic Scotty dogs. Other decorations include a blue glass vial, springs and gears from a pocket watch, advertising and good luck medallions, chains, hardware, costume jewelry, game pieces, nuts, and much more. They are applied over a brown pottery jug. The size is 13 1/2" high by about 4" in diameter, with the applied pieces sticking out farther than that. The condition is excellent: I could only find two very small pieces missing. It was probably made around the 1960's or earlier. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TSOT. Memory jug ... Closeup ... One side ... Back ... The other side ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... From below.
Larger images: Memory jug ... Closeup ... One side ... Back ... The other side ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... From below.
This is a bank carved from a coconut. It is in the form of alligator. There is a slot in the top and a removeable plug below. 6" by 8 1/2" by 6 1/2". The condition is very good, with slight wear to the paint, probably from the 1950's or 60's. The price is $30.00. Inventory Code: ARCT. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Top view ... From below. Larger images: Image ... One side ... The other side ... Top view ... From below.
This painted snake has been carved from a naturally spiral-twisted root or vine. The workmanship is primitive, and the color and sense of motion are striking. It is approximately 23 1/2" long, and curves to 5" wide and 2 1/2" high. The wood is very dense and dark brown: there is black paint on the head and tail, but the rest of the dark bands you see in the photos are the unpainted color. The age is unknown, but it is not new, possibly 50 years old or so. The condition is very good. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TPWC. Folk art snake ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail ... From the other side ... Another closeup of head ... Another closeup of tail ... From above.
Larger images: Folk art snake ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail ... From the other side ... Another closeup of head ... Another closeup of tail ... From above.
This is a good, fluid looking tramp art, double sided standing frame with a swivel mirror, and an old rustic print of some deer opposite. The frame is constructed of pine and plywood. The curved pieces are carved pine which has been chip carved. The flat pieces are plywood - a construction we like since it gives an additional layering effect. The sides are 6 layers plus the curve, while the base and top are 5 layers each. There are additional carved wooden balls as decorative spacers. The surface is an old varnish with crazing. Overall it is in excellent condition, with a tiny chip in one corner and slight silver loss to the mirror. The size is 13 1/4" wide, 14" high, and 3 1/2" deep. It was made around the 1920's. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: ATOS. Overall Image ... Reverse side with deer ... Side and back ... Close up. Larger images: Overall Image ... Reverse side with deer ... Side and back ... Close up.
Here is a black and white photo of a very young boy in Western costume, on a pony. The frame is 8 3/4" wide by 11" high. The opening is 7 1/2" by 9 3/4". The frame is painted silver and black and has some wear. The photo is in excellent condition, and is c. 1950's. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: AATP. Image ... Larger image.
Bear and Buffalo shooting gallery targets. They are made of heavy sheet steel, mounted at an angle to each other on a freestanding base. They pivot so that when one is shot, it swings back and brings the other one forward. The overall size is 19" high by 13 1/2" wide by 12" deep, the targets themselves are 5" and 6 1/2" high. The whole assembly is painted an old, worn black, and is in very good, shot and weathered condition. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: APRP. Bear ... Buffalo ... Closeup of mechanism from behind. Larger images: Bear ... Buffalo ... Closeup of mechanism from behind.
A nice wooden horse weathervane in weathered gray and black paint on both sides. An old spark plug was added to the front of the arrow to make it balance. It is 44 1/2" long by 16" high. The horse is cut from 1/2" plywood; the arrow is solid wood 1 1/2" thick. There is a metal plate with a hole for the pivot underneath. From Indiana, c. 1940's, it is in very good condition with a few very minor chips. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: ASHS. Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
This Halloween collage with a cat, pumpkin, and moon, is built up from layers of construction paper in deep blue, white, black and orange, and measures 8" by 12". It dates from the 1940's, and was made by Virginia Love. The condition is very good, with one very small tear on the extreme right edge. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: VL2. Image.
Here is a very interesting pottery bowl. It is covered with incised figures of people, animals, and designs. It is glazed both inside and in the incisings. It was hand formed, not turned, probably made by the coil method. Found in the NC mountains; it is signed Daniel Ray Owen; and most likely was done within the last 20 years. It is 7" high by approximately 8 1/2" in diameter, in perfect condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: POHW. Image.
This primitive pottery polar bear has nice form and movement. It has a yellowish-cream glaze with some hints of green, and is in perfect condition. A hand written label on the bottom reads "Jonny UBS 1962-3". It is 6 1/2" long, 3" high, and about 3" wide. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: POCC. Image.
This carved lizard is a purplish red, with black details, and a bluish red throat sac. It is mounted on a board cut in a freeform shape. The size is 10" long by 4 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" high, including the base. One foot is cracked, with a toe missing, otherwise excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PCOC. Overall Image ... Another overall view ... Side ... Top ... Larger images: Overall Image ... Another overall view ... Side ... Top.
This is a folk art dog sculpted from various metal found objects. The body is a large spring, the tail is a lighter spring that can "wag". It came from Iowa and is 25 1/2" long by 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" wide, with a mostly dark oxidized surface and some remnants of black paint. It is old, and the condition is excellent and sturdy. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TTTP. Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
Here are two lead fish. These were figural downriggers from a Lake Michigan fishing boat. They each have a loop on the top, for a line to the boat, and a loop on the back, for the line to the hook. They were used to position the lure at the desired depth. They each have a simple, streamlined form and fine surface cracks. Each is 9 1/2" long by 3 1/2" by 3 1/2", in good, used condition. They are $125.00 each. Inventory Code: TAWS. Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
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