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This is an old Elgin E 184 short stem rooster windmill weight. It is in excellent condition with no loss, breaks, or chips. It has old, very good paint. The weight is about 9 3/4" long by 8 7/8" high by 1 1/2" wide. It is a good, old weight, mounted in a new wood base. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: TOWO. Hummer windmill weight ... The other side ... Off of the base ... Another overall view ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Other side of the head ... Closeup of tail ... Closeup of stem ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Hummer windmill weight ... The other side ... Off of the base ... Another overall view ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Other side of the head ... Closeup of tail ... Closeup of stem ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are three painted wooden fish decoys. They were cut from 3/4" boards and shaped with a router, then painted in greens, red, white, and black. Each is painted a little differently, and each has a hole through the front for a line to be attached. They range from 12" to 12 1/2" long, and from about 3 1/2" to 4" high. While not extremely old, they do show some oxidation and weathering from age and use. Two of them are in very good, used condition. The other (THOT) was broken and reglued at the bottom of the fin and the bottom tip of the tail. The display base used in the photos is not included, but can be added for an additional $20 each. They are priced at $75.00 each, or all three for $195.00. Inventory Codes: TOHA, TOHC, and TOHT. 
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Fish decoys ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
Closeup, TOHA ... TOHA, other side ... TOHA on the base, with a soda can for scale ... Closeup, TOHC ... TOHC, other side ... Closeup TOHT ... TOHT, other side ... TOHT on base.
Larger images: Fish decoys ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
Closeup, TOHA ... TOHA, other side ... TOHA on the base, with a soda can for scale ... Closeup, TOHC ... TOHC, other side ... Closeup TOHT ... TOHT, other side ... TOHT on base.
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.
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 has a dark brown glaze both inside and in the incisings. It was hand formed, not turned, but probably made from the coil method. It came from the NC mountains; is signed Daniel Ray Owen; and most likely was done within the last 30 years, but not recently. It is 7" high by approximately 8 1/2" in diameter, in perfect condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: POHW. See a slideshow of several views [731k]
Pottery bowl ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup ... From above ... From above, lid off ... Top and bottom of the lid ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Pottery bowl ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup ... From above ... From above, lid off ... Top and bottom of the lid ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
A quirky wood carving by Morris Borer. It appears to be a carved elephant with its trunk pointing up into the air - but you may find it to be more of a camel, or even a combination of the two. The body was carved from two pieces of softwood which were glued together to make a larger block to fashion. The humps or seat, trunk, and legs were carved and then pieced, pegged and glued to the body. This animal has two gold beads for eyes and tiny applied wood ears. In size it is about 9 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high by 3 3/8" wide. The surface is stained a darkish brown. This piece was likely done about the 1940's or earlier. It is in generally good condition with very minor wear. One of the ears and the front tips of the feet have a little loss. Overall, this is a nice and interesting folk art piece. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TWTA. Carved elephant by Morris Borer ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved elephant by Morris Borer ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
This hand made metal box is a welder's whimsey. The box appears to be made from leftover sheet iron scraps. It has welded decoration on four sides, including a large stylized tree, two smaller pine trees, and the name "Travis". The bottom has welded initials that are less clear, possibly "KR 75". The silhouette of a prancing horse is attached standing up from the lid. There is worn black paint that looks like it was on the scraps before the box was put together; the horse and the welded decorations are unpainted. The bottom of the inside is lined with red felt. It is 13" long by 6 1/4" wide by 12" high. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TTHP. Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very colorful and unusual carved whimsey of two monkeys hanging from a stylized tree. Where it was made, we don't know, but we were very taken by the look, color, and form, in addition to the amusing qualities of this folky piece. The tree stands about 7 1/4" high and is 2" wide and 1 1/"4 deep at the base. Each of the monkeys is about 4" long, and the entire whimsey is about 4 1/4" wide. The paints are nice and the condition is excellent. Probably made within the last 30 years or so. Inventory Code: THWA. Ordered. (What this means.)
Carved whimsey with monkeys ... Side view ... End views ... From above ... From below ... Another view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved whimsey with monkeys ... Side view ... End views ... From above ... From below ... Another view ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a carving of a bearded man riding a horse. It is carved from several pieces of wood which were pieced together into a larger block before carving. The grass, his clothes, and the horse's hooves are painted. His hands and face, and the horse are the natural color of the wood, with a coat of clear varnish. The mane and tail of the horse have burned-in detail. There is felt glued to the bottom. The carving is 12 1/2" long by 9 1/2" high by 3 1/2" deep. It is in excellent condition, came from Minnesota, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TSSA. Carving of man on horse ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from front ... A different angle ... From partly behind ... Front ... Back ... Another view from behind, showing piecing of wood ... From above ... Bottom.
Larger images: Carving of man on horse ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from front ... A different angle ... From partly behind ... Front ... Back ... Another view from behind, showing piecing of wood ... From above ... Bottom.
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