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This is a pitcher made from bottle caps, with a large can lid for the bottom. It has very good form, and is painted a dark, oxidized gold. This is an older piece, made from cork-lined caps. You can just make out that one or two of the caps are from Coca-Cola. The pitcher is in very good condition with minor paint wear. It stands 7 1/4" high by 11" long by 7" wide. The price is $275.00 regularly. The sale price is $230.00. Inventory Code: TCHC. Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
Larger images: Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
Here is a very nice, old, memory jar. It stands 9 1/4" high, has a maximum diameter of 4 1/2" and an opening of 2". The glass vase is decorated with a variety of colorful and interesting objects, including costume jewelry, a watch, buttons, brooch, beads, a horse shoe, little medals, and even a dog tag from New York State dated 1931. Overall it is in extremely good condition with only very minor loss. The price is $325.00 regularly. The sale price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ATRP. First quarter, overall image ... Second quarter ... Third quarter ... Fourth quarter ... Bottom. Larger images: First quarter, overall image ... Second quarter ... Third quarter ... Fourth quarter ... Bottom.
This is an absolutely wonderful, folky small cupboard. It was hand made in York, PA around 1900. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, done by a craftsman of considerable skill and taste and carries a feel of caring. This piece stands about 58" high by 22" wide and 16" deep. The carved turn handle extends another 2 1/2". It is set on four old casters for easy rolling. It is made primarily from pine and finished with a dark lacquer or varnish which has taken on the most marvelous patina and surface texture. The entire piece is decorated and accented with carved and applied diamond and triangular shapes. The top has a rounded sawtooth border, while the crest also contains turned conical decoration. Inside are two shelves and a hand made drawer which also has a marquetry front and larger applied diamond. Apparently the door originally hit the drawer pull so the back was mortised to make room - a charming "make-do". This attractive and unusual cupboard could fit in many settings. The condition is excellent with an old hairline crack that was reglued on the upper back. This piece can be shipped via FedEx ground. The price is $2800.00 regularly. The sale price is $2375.00. Inventory Code: TPOR. 
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Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
This is a very good sized carved and jointed man. He stands just under 15" tall (around 20" including the base), is about 5 1/2" wide and 3" deep. He has a strong look, with an "inscrutable" Mona Lisa smile. He also has only one ear (made that way). The figure is in excellent condition with a nice painted surface which has taken on a rich patina and bubbling over the years. This piece was likely made in the early third of the 1900's. He is well done and striking. The price is $875.00 regularly. The sale price is $725.00. Inventory Code: THPR. Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
Larger images: Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
This is an African-American quilt in a vivid, folky pinwheel pattern. The cotton fabrics have hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades woven in. The colors are a medium blue with white, and a warm terra cotta orange and white. Sometimes the back of the fabric was used for variation. The back is cotton muslin, and the batting is polyester. It measures 65" by 78", and looks great hung or on a bed. This quilt was made in Texas, probably c. 1980's, and is in excellent, crisp, unused condition. There is one small dark spot on the front, 1" by 1/2" which does not go through to the back. It was probably on the fabric before the quilt was put together. It is hand pieced and hand quilted. The back was folded over and machine stitched to finish the edges. The price is $475.00 regularly. The sale price is $395.00. Inventory Code: TPAW. Pinwheel quilt ... Closeup of one block ... Closeup of two blocks ... Extreme closeup of fabric patterns ... Closeup of one corner ... Closeup of the spot ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back.
Larger images: Pinwheel quilt ... Closeup of one block ... Closeup of two blocks ... Extreme closeup of fabric patterns ... Closeup of one corner ... Closeup of the spot ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back.
This is a very nicely made tramp art box with two storage areas. It has detailed, small carving and is decorated with hearts, diamonds, and variously shaped pyramids. The top of the box lifts off to reveal a smaller storage area. This entire piece then also lifts off to expose another larger one. Both of these have remnants of cigar box labels and a tax stamp. There is also a wonderful colored cigar box label on the bottom.
The entire piece is constructed from cigar boxes and retains their original finish. Its overall size is 8" long by 5 1/4" deep by 5 3/4" high. The chipping is fine and even, very carefully done. This box is in extremely nice condition, with a wonderful feel; however it does have a little loss. On the back, two layers of pyramids on the lower box are long gone. It looks as though there may have also been some additional pyramids on the side as there are faint traces of a different color. The construction was glued layers, so there are no nail holes showing loss. The box was probably made in the early 1900's to about the 1920's or 30's. The price is $425.00 regularly. The sale price is $350.00. Inventory Code: THOA. See a slideshow of several views [509k]
Tramp art box ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Upper lid removed ... Both lids removed ... Open, from above ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Label on bottom ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art box ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Upper lid removed ... Both lids removed ... Open, from above ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Label on bottom ... With a soda can for scale.
This an extraordinary, one of a kind, folk art piece. It is a very large, extremely detailed marquetry whimsey with a fraternal theme; including many carved and inlaid elements. This has so much intricate work that more things continue be seen and be appreciated even after several viewings. We have included many pictures that will convey some of the quality of this piece; however, it will still surprise and delight even more, when held in person.
Following is just a brief description of some of what is in this piece. To be complete would take more than reasonable here. Please let your eyes tell more of the story. This work is over 49" long, 5 1/2" wide, and over 1 1/4" deep in parts. It is decorated on the sides as well as the front. It includes Crosses, Ankhs, stars, hearts, Bibles, scrolls, spears, and other Masonic, Shriner, Eastern Star, and Odd Fellows symbols. Each section is held together with carved links; and the entire carving is made from one piece of wood. There is one carved ball in cage, relief carving, and a section inlaid with bone or ivory. There are inlaid words, and letters; and it is decorated with a multitude of symbology. This piece is in extremely good condition; although not completely "perfect". There is a slight crack in one link, and one has been reglued in part. There is also a little bit of red color which is on the lowest section. There is no loss that we can see. One section has hand painted the words "Memorial Day 1947". We would date it from that time. The back is inscribed "To Vernon Thompson for Mike". This piece is the mate to the fraternal memorial by the same maker which is also now available. The price is $1250.00 regularly. The sale price is $995.00. Inventory Code: TSOH. Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
Larger images: Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
This is a very intricate bottle whimsey built with multiple fans supported on a frame with cross pieces. The fans are further decorated with tiny circles of wood which have been applied to the ends. There is also ribbon and braided thread which has been woven through the fans; and there is chip carving and cross-hatching on the wood frame. The bottle contains six fans of various sizes. They are in generally good condition, although some of the blades have been lost. The inside bottom of the bottle, under the carving, is lined with felt trimmed with braid. This piece is relatively sturdy and should ship well. There is some slight movement in the bottom large fan, but it is secure, and the other five are solid. This piece was probably made in the early part of the 1900's, or possibly earlier. The bottle is about 8" high, 3 1/8" wide, and 2 1/4" deep. The price is $375.00 regularly. The sale price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TWAH. Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
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