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This is a very odd, funky, one of a kind what-not shelf. It has two propellers that can turn at the top, a stairway from one shelf to the other, copper wire fence around the edges, and colorful labels from the fruit crates used to build it. It was probably made around the 1940's, and stands 18" high by 11 3/4" wide by 8 1/4" deep. Two of the scallops on the bottom right corner were broken off a long time ago, possibly when it was made. Otherwise it is in excellent condition. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: CSPA. 
See a slideshow of several views [814k] ... Funky what-not shelf ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup of some crate labels ... Closeup from side ... From above ... A face visible from below ... A crate label, from below ... The bottom ... Video of the action [7.9Mb] ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Funky what-not shelf ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup of some crate labels ... Closeup from side ... From above.
This is a wonderfully made and very decorative marquetry box with three drawers. Constructed from softwoods and finished with a clear varnish, it is a striking piece. The surface has taken on an excellent rich patina and light crazing. The drawers are made from cheese boxes, one of which has some of the labeling printed inside. There are four glass pulls for the drawers as well as two on the sides for decorative purposes. The box was probably made in the early 20th century and is in extremely good condition with some very slight wear and the replacement of one small trim piece on the left of the large drawer. It is about 15" wide by 10" deep and 10" high. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: CSPR. See a slideshow of several views [985k] ... Inlaid box ... Another angle ... Side view ... Back view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... With the drawers open ... Cheese box label inside a drawer ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Inlaid box ... Side view ... The other side ... Another overall view ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup.
This smiling muffler man is a wonderful piece of found object art. He is fully three-dimensional, wearing a metal cap and belt, with lug nut buttons. He was made by the owner of a muffler shop in northwestern Georgia in the late 20th century, and mounted out front. The clever use of materials, his happy expression, and sense of movement make us smile. He is a nice size, standing 51 1/4" tall by 27 1/2" wide by 11" deep. This can be shipped by FedEx. The condition is sturdy and excellent, with minor weathering from outdoor use. There is a rough, bright spot on the back of the left foot, where he was cut loose from the post he was welded to at the shop. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: TRAW. See a slideshow of several views [535k] ... Muffler man ... Closeup of head ... Another closeup ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup ... Closer view of head ... Side view of head ... Back of head ... From above ... Back of head, from above ... Closeup of body ... Another closeup of the body ... Back view of the body ... One hand ... The other hand ... Closeup of feet ... Feet, from front ... Back of feet ... On site at the muffler shop ... Cutting him loose ... With a yardstick for scale.
This is a sculptural old wooden and metal chock. It was placed under the wheel of a vehicle to keep it from moving. The chock is made from a solid piece of wood around which are two studded metal bands with pointed teeth for gripping. It has a heavy metal handle on one end. The piece is about 16" long including the handle. It is about 7" high and 7" deep. The nice faded green paint is original. This was made about the 1920's, came from Iowa and is in very good condition with suitable wear from use. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: THPW. See a slideshow of several views [315K] ... Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
This is an old wooden cigar box with great graphics. "Moonshine Crooks" "STILL the best cigar on the market" has a picture of the moonshiner in the woods with his still. Inside the lid is the NRA logo advertising their membership in the organization. Apparently the cigars themselves were crooked and were soaked in rum, hence the name. The wooden box is printed in red and black, with red and yellow paper tape around all the edges. The paper tax stamps have been mostly removed. The "2 for 5¢" price would indicate this box was probably made in the 1920's or 30's. It measures 9 7/8" wide by 3 3/4" high by 6" deep. It is in good condition with minor wear to the paper tape and the loss of the tax stamps. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: CSKP. See a slideshow of several views [942k] ... "Moonshine Crooks" wood cigar box ... Another angle ... Inside the lid ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Overall, with lid open ... Looking down inside ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: "Moonshine Crooks" wood cigar box ... Another angle ... Inside the lid ... Overall, with lid open.
Here are two folk paintings from either Haiti or the Dominican Republic. They are both done in water color on artists board and are in metal frames under glass. They are each signed "Jack '88". They are each colorful, in excellent condition, and well done in a Caribbean folk style. The first pictures a row of houses with chickens and an old tire in the foreground. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" wide by 13 1/2" high. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". They are priced separately at $175.00 each. Inventory Code: KPPC-9. Haitian painting ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
The second Caribbean watercolor, also signed "Jack '88", is of a local store with the name Col. Miguel over one door. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: KPPC-8. Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
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.
This is a hand made primitive tool carrier, very weathered and worn. It has a really good look and feel. It is built from pine boards with an unfinished surface, divided into two compartments inside. There is a handle for carrying, and feet to stand on. From the early 1900's, it is 21 3/4" wide by 9 3/4" deep, and stands 21" high. The condition is sturdy, very worn from use, with an old break at the top on one end. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TARA. Primitive tool carrier ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... End views ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Here is the most striking washboard we have ever seen. It has a graphic, sculptural form and a really great dark, smooth patinated surface from years of use. It is 25 1/2" high, 19 1/2" wide at the top, 10 1/2" wide at the bottom, and 2 7/8" deep. Two metal loops and a wire have been attached to the back for hanging on a wall. The ridged scrubbing surface was hand carved from thick planks and is very worn, with the wood grain standing out. From the late 1800's or very early 1900's, it is in good, sturdy, well-used condition with age cracks and normal overall wear. It was found in PA, which may account for the strong keystone shape. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CSPW. See a slideshow of several views [491k] ... Hand made washboard ... Two more views ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Hand made washboard ... Two more views ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a metal ray gun cap pistol, probably from the 1950's. It has a wonderful look and is in fairly good condition, with normal wear from use, and a little bit of old surface rust reflecting the age. The gun is about 6 1/2" long by 5" high by 1" thick. When you pull on the handle the top silver portion slides back, and a cap would be struck. The mechanism works however is a little stiff now, but if you had a roll of caps and were inclined, you likely could make some noise. Otherwise, this can be displayed as an interesting and decorative piece. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TOKC. Ray gun cap pistol ... The other side ... From above ... Front views ... Back views ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old, large cast iron wheel which was used to turn a valve. A very decorative piece, it has an inner serpentine construction. This valve wheel was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It is 23" in diameter with a depth of 2 1/2" in the center at the hub. The rim is about 1 1/4" thick. This piece has a threaded hole in the center for a large bolt to go which would lock the wheel to a shaft. The outer rim has 9 holes drilled part way into it, which would provide finger grips. It is in excellent, old condition, with a nice dark unfinished surface and touches of old white paint. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWTC. Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
This is a pair of iron bog shoes with very nice form and look. Similar to snowshoes, but made of metal, these were used for walking across muddy bogs. They were found in Michigan. From the earlier part of the 20th century, these are in good, used condition, slightly warped. They have a dark, oxidized surface with slight remnants of black paint. Each one measures 37 1/4" long by 12 1/2" wide by about 1 1/2" thick. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TCWO. Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
This is a movable metal sculpture made of two huge old iron hooks connected through a link. They came from Maine and were likely used on a large ship, possibly for holding anchor chain. One side is painted red and the other green, indicating port and starboard. This is an old, working repaint. Each hook is about 12" long by 7" wide and 1 1/2" at the thickest. They are mounted on a black, custom iron base and can be arranged in several different configurations. Age is unknown, but they are old, in excellent, used condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTPH. Iron ship hooks ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Front view ... Off the base ... Mounted another way ... Another angle ... Another front view ... The base only.
This is a massive industrial brass valve. It has a wonderful decorative and sculptural look and feel. This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a great oxidized surface and color, and still retains some of the original paint, which may have been yellow but now is much darker. The valve handle is a dark rust. This piece was connected to a very large pipe. The opening of the threaded areas is over 2" in diameter. The valve itself stands about 9 1/2" high. It is 3 1/2" wide and deep. On the new base and support it is about 12" high by 6 1/2" wide by 6" deep. The handle and shaft still turns a little, but the valve does not open. Otherwise it is in very good, old, used condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: THSR. Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a rustic and primitive fisherman's holding box. It came from Maine and was apparently used for many years. The catch would be put here and the box put in the water, held to the boat by the long metal chain. Now, as a decorative and unusual storage box, it could hold newspapers, magazines, or general items - inserted through the hinged opening in the back. The box is made from pine, with old iron reinforcing corners and strap hinges. It was painted white, likely over black paint or sealer. The box is in good sturdy condition with no rot or soft spots. Obviously used, the white paint is worn, splotchy, and shows some of black. The surface shows in the photos. This box was likely made between the 1920's and 40's. It is about 23 1/2" high by 12 1/4" wide by 9" deep. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TARO. See a slideshow of several views [402k] ... Primitive fishing box ... Two more angles ... Front view ... Back view ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of top ... With lid open ... Closeup of opening ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a decorative pinball game with the name BAFFLE BALL. It was the home version of an early popular arcade game. This visual and colorful piece is about 23" long by 14" wide by 1 1/4" deep. It was made with a plywood back with applied printed graphics, aluminum frame and pockets for the balls, and cast metal for the rest of the mechanism. It has nails for the pins. It has the spinners and the spring shooter still works. C. 1930's, it is in fair to good condition with the loss of one of the pockets and surface wear to the paint. Here are some links that will open in new windows, including a Youtube video of the arcade version and explanation of the game. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TOOP. See a slideshow of several views [581k] ... "Baffle Ball" game ... Side view ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup, upper half ... Lower half ... Extreme closeup, top ... Missing cup ... Lower metal scoring cup ... Right cup ... Dial, lower left ... Lower right ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a carved and painted man. He is dressed as a "dandy"; and we were told that it came out of a clothing or hats store in the upper Midwest, and was used as part of a sales display. The man was carved so that he was sitting, and originally had some sort of support underneath him, perhaps an old-fashioned bicycle. Now he is on a fairly new base. The carving is 27" high by 16" deep by 7" wide, while the base is 18 1/2" by 8 1/4" and adds three quarters of an inch to the total height. The carving is in good to very good condition with some obvious age cracks, and a little loss of paint. One toe was cracked and reglued. It was probably made around the 1940's and has good color with multiple shades of blue, as well as several other colors. The price is $500.00. Inventory Code: CSRS. See a slideshow of several views [728k] ... Carved gentleman ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of head, from side ... Closeup from the other side ... The body from one side ... The other side ... Closeup of the feet ... Closeup from back ... A closer view ... From below ... A view of the base ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Carved gentleman ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the feet ... Closeup from back.
This is a tramp art table lamp with a hexagonal shape. It is constructed with a pine base and what looks like thinner pine and possibly some cigar box wood. There are 35 layers, including the base. The layers are not chip carved. The lamp is in extremely good condition with a nice surface. There is a variety of medium to dark brown color, reflecting the different colors of the woods. The lamp itself is about 6 1/2" across the base and 8" to the bottom of the light fixture. It is 14" high to the top of the bulb. The new shade is a deep maroon red. It was probably made around the 1950's or 60's. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TOWH. Tramp art table lamp ... Closeup of detail, surface ... Two views without the shade ... Two more angles ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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