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You likely have seen sock monkeys, as we have, but this is the first time we have come across all the instructions with a sock and a sample miniature monkey. Here is an assemblage of older articles which are contained in a more recent shadow box. Inside are two instruction sheets from the Nelson Printing Co, of Rockford, IL, one of which shows the patent date of 1953. One sheet is original, the other a copy. The shadow box is about 21" by 17" by 2 1/2" deep. The price is $170.00. Inventory Code: THPC. Sock monkey shadowbox ... Closeup ... From below ... Side view ... Back.
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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 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.
Larger images: 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 fairly large and very well done "miniature" tramp art chest of drawers. The piece has good form and detail and includes a mirror, two top layers for holding or displaying pieces, 3 drawers, and 3 smaller divided sections. It is about 22 1/2" high, 12" wide, and 10 1/2" deep, including the knobs. This chest is old, likely from the late 1800's and is made from a combination of crate wood and cigar boxes. The paint is more recent, probably 30 to 50 years old, with a good surface and slight crazing. The mirror and knobs are of a similar age as the paint. It is layered and chip carved and has nice form and size. The condition is excellent, with no loss and very slight paint wear. This piece is a well done example of tramp art. The price is $785.00. Inventory Code: TCHH. Miniature tramp art dresser ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Drawers open ... Closeup ... From above ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup of front ... Another closeup.
Larger images: Miniature tramp art dresser ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Drawers open ... Closeup ... From above ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup of front ... Another closeup.
This is a large industrial gear, made of steel and painted red on one side. The many holes create a very decorative effect. The rim with teeth is a separate, thicker piece that was welded to the face. A crescent-shaped piece of steel with more cutouts was welded onto one side. It is 14" in diameter by 1/2" thick, in excellent condition, probably from the mid 20th century. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TPKS. Large red gear ... The other side ... Side view ... Another side view.
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These are the decorative potions of a pair of wrought iron andirons. They seem to have been hand made, as they are not quite the same size. They are from the 1800's. They have a wonderful sculptural look and can be hung, mounted on a base, or used as "accents" in a variety of settings. If desired, the parts which held the wood could easily be replaced so they could also be used in a fireplace again. The andirons were painted black originally and retain some of the paint, while also having a well patinated and desirable old surface. There is a old welding repair on the leg of one. The pieces are about 16" high, 8 3/4" wide, and 2" deep. The price for the pair is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTTA. Decorative wrought iron ... Side view ... Reverse ... Another side view ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below.
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This is the top of a wooden spear from a Masonic lodge in IN. It has a beautiful crazed and crusted paint surface in a warm, deep, oxidized gold, and a graceful form. It is 15" high (18" high on the included wood base), 3" wide, and 2 1/2" deep. It was made in the late 1800's, and is in excellent condition with very slight paint loss. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TAHT. Fraternal spear ... Closer view ... The other side ... Closeup of top, surface ... Closeup of ball ... From side ... From other side ... From above.
Larger images: Fraternal spear ... Closer view ... The other side ... Closeup of top, surface ... Closeup of ball ... From side ... From other side.
This is a unique jewelry box, carved from a single piece of pine. It has an organic, somewhat modernistic form. The drawers are lined with brown felt, and the back is covered with paper. The surface is stained with varying shades of medium brown. It stands 10 1/4" high by 5 1/4" wide by 3" deep. The condition is excellent: the one chip on the lower corner was apparently done when the piece was originally made. It made in the latter half of the 20th century. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TSOS. Carved jewelry box ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With drawers open ... With drawers removed ... From above ... Back.
Larger images: Carved jewelry box ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With drawers open ... With drawers removed ... From above ... Back.
An absolutely outrageously wonderful old painted chair. It has a highly alligatored and textured surface which is from age and the drying of the paints. These give it great character. The paint is strong and the chair sturdy, so it can be used as well as being decorative. The colors include red, orange, and green. The seat has all three, and was done primarily as two tones with a diagonal separation. It was probably painted in the early 1900's. There is some paint wear to the upper back and front edge, and expected wear to the bottom of the feet. The chair is a little over 35" high and 17" wide and deep. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TTAO. Painted chair ... Closeup of the paint ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... From below ... More closeups: Closeup of one side ... The other side ... The seat ... Back ... The legs ... The top.
Larger images: Painted chair ... Closeup of the paint ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... From below ... More closeups: Closeup of one side ... The other side ... The seat ... Back ... The legs ... The top.
This is an African-American quilt with great graphics. It is made from plain and patterned velvets and fake fur, hand pieced and appliqued onto a muslin backing to give a quilted effect without an extra layer of quilting stitches. There is no batting. The back was made in four large blocks, and unfinished edges show where these come together. This quilt measures 72" by 77" and is in excellent, unused condition. There is one discolored spot on the back that does not show through on the front. This was purchased from an African-American church sale in Savannah, GA in the 1970's. A wonderful look for hanging or on a bed. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TPAK. Slideshow of several photos (359k) ... Velvet African-American quilt ... Closeup ... Closeup 2 ... Closeup 3 ... Closeup 4 ... Closeup 5 ... Closeup 6 ... Closeup 7 ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back ... Third closeup of back ... Closeup of spot on back ... Closeup of back corner.
Larger images: Velvet African-American quilt ... Closeup ... Closeup 2 ... Closeup 3 ... Closeup 4 ... Closeup 5 ... Closeup 6 ... Closeup 7 ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back ... Third closeup of back ... Closeup of spot on back ... Closeup of back corner.
This is a great African-American carving, very large and striking, of a hand holding up an egg. It was carved from a section of a large log. This piece has an enormous "look" and presence. It stands 31" high, and the irregularly shaped base is approximately 16" in diameter - about 19" across at its widest. The carving was found in southern Somerset Co, PA or northern Garret Co, MD in the early 1970's, although it is much older than that. It has remained in a private collection for the last 30 years or so. The age splits, visible in the photo, do not affect the stability or solidity. The condition is very good. The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: TASP. Carved hand and egg ... Three more views ... Different angles ... Closeup of the hand and egg ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Closeup from above ... Very close of the fingers ... Another very close shot ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Third closeup of base.
Larger images: Carved hand and egg ... Three more views ... Different angles ... Closeup of the hand and egg ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Closeup from above ... Very close of the fingers ... Another very close shot ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Third closeup of base.
This is a matching pair of very well-decorated shell memory vases. The vases are cement, and are entirely covered with even rows of small shells, enhanced with floral and swirling patterns. Some of the shells are painted with red, green, blue, pink, and white. Each vase stands 7" high by 3 3/4" wide by 3 1/4" deep. They are in excellent condition, with just a few broken shells. These vases were most likely made in the 1920's or 30's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TCCH. Shell memory vases ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of one vase ... Closeup of the other ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Shell memory vases ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of one vase ... Closeup of the other ... From above ... From below.
This is a very decorative wrought iron window grill with a design of linked hearts. It was made c. 1900, and is in very good condition, with weathered, cream colored paint. It is 13" high by 24 1/2" wide. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TPRK. Wrought iron window grill ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup, the other side ... From above ... Side view.
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This is an old, galvanized metal finial. It has the original white paint, and is very rusty (sturdy, not crumbling) with a couple of bullet holes. This funky piece is about 9" high and 4" along each side of the base. The ball on top is about 2 1/2" in diameter. It is likely from about the 1940's or earlier, and is an interesting, decorative object. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: TSKA. Funky metal finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Funky metal finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... From below.
Here is a decorative, starburst shaped cast iron wheel from a John Deere cultivator. It has an oxidized surface with some remaining green paint. It measures 19 1/2" in diameter by 5/8" thick, in old, excellent used condition with minor surface rust. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: TSPC. Cultivator wheel ... The other side ... From an angle.
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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.
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This is a very detailed carved and painted wooden desk frame. It is in the form of a house, with a heart under the eaves, patterned shutters, and a small fenced yard. The picture goes in the open window. On the back is painted "Masseille France 1945". It is 10 3/4" high by 11" wide by 2 3/4" deep. The opening is 2 3/4" high by 2" wide. The condition is excellent, with very slight paint loss on two of the fence posts. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TSTP. Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top. Larger images: Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top.
This is an inlaid dresser box with two frames which swivel. It is decorated with 10 carved and applied hearts. The box is made from pine and a hardwood (seems like oak) which have been stained in four different tones. The surface has been lightly varnished. The inside of the drawer is plywood. This decorative piece is in generally very good condition. There are 3 slight and tight splits one either side of the drawer and in the little blocks in front of the supports. The piece is about 13" wide, 12 5/8" high, and 6" deep. The openings in the frame are 3" by 4 1/2". This attractive box was made about 1950 or a bit later. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AKHP. Miniature dresser with hearts ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Side view ... With drawer open ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Back ... From below.
Larger images: Miniature dresser with hearts ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Side view ... With drawer open ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Back ... From below.
This is a very decorative, antique, funky, wooden garden seeder. Probably made in the late 1800's or early 1900's as a hand made, factory made piece, from wood and iron which has aged with a good natural and painted surface. This implement has wonderful form and has been hung on a wall as a decorative piece; however, the mechanism seems to work even today. With the two handles, it is about 6 feet long by 32" high by 12" wide. It has a wooden wheel, a metal feeder wheel inside, and and iron hook at the front - probably to attach to a horse harness to be pulled. The main bin was painted red, which has worn and aged nicely. There are two metal gears and an unusual metal chain which turns with the wooden wheel and moves the feeder wheel. This piece is in generally good, sturdy condition, with a wonderful look. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ARPS.
Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Closeup of the mechanism ... From behind ... Closeup of wheel ... Mechanism inside ... Overall, from slightly above ... The handles ... Closeup of side ... Closeup of base from behind ... Closeup of iron hook at front.
This is a nice, 19th Century, zinc pineapple finial. It has very good form and well oxidized surface. This architectural piece incorporates elements of a fleur-de-lis and is topped with a pineapple. The condition is very good, although it does have a small dent, small separation of a little seam, and some old paint - probably from when the building was painted. The finial is about 13 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter at the widest. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TSKP. Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Zinc architectural finial ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below.
This is an old, very decorative, sculptural metal industrial object - an Ironing Board! It must have been used commercially and is likely from the 1930's or 40's. It has been cleaned of most of the rust and polished slightly. It has a medium-dark, somewhat oxidized surface. This piece, which would look striking hung on a wall, is 50" high, 25" wide, and 7" at the deepest. It is in very good, sturdy condition, with some slight rust through on the edge. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: ARRS. Ironing board ... Side view ... The other side ... Close-up of surface ... Another closeup ... Closeup of side ... From below ... From below, one side ... From below, other side ... Close-up from below ... Another closeup from below.
Larger images: Ironing board ... Side view ... The other side ... Close-up of surface ... Another closeup ... Closeup of side ... From below ... From below, one side ... From below, other side ... Close-up from below ... Another closeup from below.
This is a carved wooden candle holder with hearts. It has four legs like table legs, a geometric base, and handles like a trophy. It is finished in gold and silver paints and two shades of varnish. The size is 5 1/2" high by 2 3/4" wide by 1 1/8" deep, and the condition is very good with a small loss of silver paint on one side. It seems to be about 30 to 50 years old, but could be even older. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ARCH. Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Side view ... From above ... From below.
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This is a three-dimensional carved airplane propeller with an electric clock mounted in the center. It is 17" high by 18 1/2" wide by 3" deep, finished in old, crazed brown and silver paint. It is signed "Ed 1952" on the back and, it is in excellent condition, one blade of the propeller is slightly loose. The clock runs, with a slight humming sound typical of an electric clock. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: CPPW. Image ... Side view ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Back.
A wonderful cream colored, painted, hanging magazine rack. The form is absolutely super. It is from the early 1900's, with nice crazed paint. In excellent condition, it is 12" wide, 24" high, and 7" deep. The construction is well done both from the standpoint of workmanship and artistry. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: PKAH. Magazine rack ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
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Here are two nice iron cultivator blades with a shape like a spiral galaxy. 12" in diameter and 1" deep, with 10" arms. These are very decorative pieces; old; and in good condition. They have some remnants of cream or light tan paint on one side, the rest is a weathered old iron surface. Only one is pictured; if you would like photos of the other, let us know. They are priced individually at $60.00 each. Inventory Code: PKSP. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
These are two crate separators which make super little tables or stands. One is unpainted and weathered an old natural grayish brown, while the other is painted a wonderful old blue. There is a mark on one as being made by a box company in Paris, Texas. Each one is in very good, used condition. They are old and are about 18" high, with the top being 11 1/2" by 12 1/2". There is a little flex in them, but they are sturdy and do not fold up. The price is $225.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: AWRS.
Blue stand: Image ... One side ... Another side. Larger images: Image ... One side ... Another side.
Gray stand: Image ... One side ... Another side ... From above. Larger images: Image ... One side ... Another side ... From above.
This is an exceptionally nice, old, metal plant stand, with a sort of deco look. It has an inner section with a flat metal spiral which both supports and creates a sense of motion. The stand is 39" high with the center tube 4" in diameter. The 5 arms which hold the plants can both swing and be moved to various levels. If fully extended, they could be as much as 2 feet apart. The base is a tripod, tipped with balls, and is 23" on each side. The stand was probably made about the 1920's or 30's and is in excellent condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AHPH. Image ... From above ... A second overall view ... 3rd angle ... 4th view ... Without the planter loops. Larger images: Image ... From above ... A second overall view ... 3rd angle ... 4th view ... Without the planter loops.
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 tourist ware pottery planter is 4 3/4" high by 6 1/4" in diameter, with a drainage hole in the bottom. The crazed glaze is in rich blue, maroon, green, and cream, with tiny firing bubbles. It has good age, and the condition is excellent. We have several other planters and vases available. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: AHWW. Image ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Image ... From above ... From below.
This is a very well-made twig basket. It has a diamond shape, crossed corners, and a bent twig handle. It is finished in a very dark varnish and is in excellent, sturdy condition with some minor scuffing. It was probably made around the 1940's. The dimensions are 16 1/2" high by 19" by 13". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AHOA. Image ... Side view ... Another angle. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Another angle.
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