Folk art, antiques, and outsider art

• This is a pinball type gameboard with great color and graphics. "Poosh-M-Up 5 Game Streamliner" includes "Twenty-One - Put-N-Take - Baseball - Bagatelle - Pennants". It was made by Northwestern Products, in St. Louis, MO, and has a masonite back with a metal rim, applied printed front, wooden base, and lots of small metal pins and cups. The metal spring device along the right-hand side would have shot the balls onto the board. It is 22 1/4" tall by 12" wide by 1" deep. The condition is very good, with minor wear and soiling. It was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TOOA.   "5 Games in One" gameboard ... Closeup of top half ... Close of lower half ... Closer view of top ... Closer view of bottom ... Side view ... Top half, from side ... Bottom half, from side ... Top half, other side ... Bottom half, other side ... Back view ... Back, from side ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   "5 Games in One" gameboard ... Closeup of top half ... Close of lower half ... Closer view of top ... Closer view of bottom ... Side view ... Top half, from side ... Bottom half, from side ... Top half, other side ... Bottom half, other side ... Back view ... Back, from side ... With a soda can for scale.

• 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.

• This is an old wood carving of an Indian with a great old, alligatored surface. The carving is very detailed: including all the facial features, arms and fingers, hair, and an expressive face. The original white paint became crazed and mottled. This carving is 15 3/4" high by about 6" in diameter at the base. It came from Maine and was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a few age cracks, but otherwise is in very good condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TOPC.   Carved Indian ... Two more views ... Closeup of the face ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Another closeup of the base ... Third closeup of the base ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Carved Indian ... Two more views ... Closeup of the face ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Another closeup of the base ... Third closeup of the base ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a wonderful looking, old metal apple peeler. Mounted on a new base and stand its decorative form shows very well. This former household tool really is an object of art. Hearts are cast in two of the large gears and the surface is an old rust with character. It looks good from all sides. The peeler still turns and is in very good condition, with no apparent loss. On the base it is about 12" high. The object itself is about 8" wide by 6 1/2" deep. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: TWWO.   See a slideshow of several views [260k].
  Metal apple peeler ... From Above ... Top view ... Another overall ... Scale with soda can ... Close-up #1 ... Close-up #2 ... Close-up #3 ... Close-up #4 ... Close-up #5.
  Larger images:   Metal apple peeler ... From Above ... Top view ... Another overall ... Scale with soda can ... Close-up #1 ... Close-up #2 ... Close-up #3 ... Close-up #4 ... Close-up #5 ... See a video of the motion (2.4Mb).

• This is a folky and amusing carved man. He is wearing overalls and has his hands in the pockets. This piece was done with good detail including a fair amount of relief carving such as the eyes, straps of the overalls and eyebrows. The man stands about 9 1/2" high, is 3" wide and 2 1/4" deep. He is in excellent condition with good paint and surface and was probably carved about the 1970's. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TWPT.   See a slideshow of several views [178k]
  Carved man with overalls ... Another view ... Front ... Back ... Both Sides ... From above and below ... Scale with soda can.
  Larger images:   Carved man with overalls ... Another view ... Front ... Back ... Both Sides ... From above and below ... Scale with soda can.

• This is a folky three heart shelf in old dry blue paint with very good patina. The paint has a greenish tint. It is decorated with black paint around the edges. It is very decorative, nicely constructed, and unusual. The shelf is made from 1/2" thick pine boards so it does not have a heavy feel. It is painted all over, both front and back. The surface has many different tones and shades. It does not seem to be overpainted to us, but we are unsure as to how it varies so much. Perhaps it was due to the original wood from which it was made. In any case, it is very attractive. The shelf has good size and is sturdy. It is from the early 1900's, and measures 28 3/4" high by about 9 3/4" wide by about 3 1/2" deep. It has a little wear to the paint on some of the edges and the center shelf has warped. It has two hangers on the back and is sturdy and strong. Overall a very nice piece. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TWWA.   Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a wonderful shop sign, made from a metal clock face. The dial has stenciled numbers, with hand painted words "Will Be Back At" in black, and a dark green hand painted border. The paint has crazed nicely. The moveable hands are cut from metal strapping, and are also painted dark green. The sign is coated with varnish that has darkened with age. It measures 16" in diameter and is in very good condition, most likely from the 1940's. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TWKW.   Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW.   Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
  Larger images:   Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.

• Here is a very thick and heavy industrial gear. The surface is dark with wonderful touches of deep blue-green oxidation. It came from a foundry in South Central Georgia. It is old, likely from the early 20th century. This gear is 8" in diameter and 3 1/2" thick. It is in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: TCRK.   Slideshow of several photos (268k) ... Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Industrial gear ... One side ... The other side ... Edge on ... Another view ...From above ... With a soda can for scale.

• 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 terracotta 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. 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.

• "A day at the Office". Acrylics on metal roofing. The hands have been hammered to have depth. 26" by 40", initialed, msl, and dated 4/95. The price is $4000.00. Inventory Code: CPAP.   Image ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.

  Larger images:   Image ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.

• "Universe". Metal sculpture made from roofing tin, acrylics, and automobile glass. 22" x 22" x 10" (with stand, 32" high). 1995. Note that the colors in this piece are very vibrant and strong. They are much more vivid than shown in the photos. The first closeup shows them the best, but even it is somewhat washed out. The price is $5000.00. Inventory Code: CPAA.   Image ... Closeup ... Another view ... A third overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From an angle behind ... Back ... Closeup of back.

  Larger images:   Image ... Closeup ... Another view ... A third overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From an angle behind ... Back ... Closeup of back.

• This is a oil painting on canvas by the late Martin Zipin. The subject is a carnival barker or ticket taker. It was done in the early 1960's and is in excellent condition. The overall size including the frame is 32" by 18 5/8". The size of the image is 26 1/2 by 13". The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: CPPC.   Image ... Larger Image.

• 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.
  

• Here is an amazing fraternal folk art work. It is a one-of-a-kind Masonic hanging with carved, inlaid, and applied decoration. It is constructed of hundreds of individual pieces. The overall form is the Masonic "G" which is cut from plywood. All the rest is constructed from various hard and soft woods, and as is written on the back: "Made by James Thompson, for wonderful Brother Vernon L Thompson, Nov. 1967, Prov 3-6, 162 pieces wood, 272 pieces plastic." The plastic pieces are the tiny colored inlaid circular pieces. In addition, close examination will reveal many symbols, applied and inlaid letters and words, and extremely detailed carving and construction. This piece is the mate to the fraternal whimsey that we have which is also now available. The condition of the unusual construction is excellent. It is large, being about 3 feet high by 29" wide. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TPAS.   Masonic inlaid piece ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the Bible ... Closeup of the center frame ... Closeup of lower portion ... One side section ... The other side section ... Closer view of first side ... Closer view of second side ... Closeup of very top ... Closeup of top, from side ... Closeup from side, lower ... Closeup of lower from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of writing on back ... Closeup of middle from back ... Closeup of the gavel from back ... Side view, from back.
  Larger images:   Masonic inlaid piece ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the Bible ... Closeup of the center frame ... Closeup of lower portion ... One side section ... The other side section ... Closer view of first side ... Closer view of second side ... Closeup of very top ... Closeup of top, from side ... Closeup from side, lower ... Closeup of lower from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Closeup of writing on back ... Closeup of middle from back ... Closeup of the gavel from back ... Side view, from back

• A very sculptural looking old window, 24 3/4" by 31 1/2" high. Old white paint on one side and green on the other. It is very sturdy, in good overall condition, missing 2 rectangular panes of glass. Early 1900's. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: ASWP. Image.

• A highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, this is a very decorative sculptural piece. The handmade copper float would rise with the increase in water and the wooden pointer would show the time. The dial is marked twice around in Roman numerals from one to twelve. Gears are handmade wood, and the funnel is hand shaped. It has an old crazed paint finish of dark black and off white. The water tank is missing. Very good condition, the uprights are very slightly loose on the base. It is really very striking. The base measures 14" wide by 10" deep; the height varies from 22" to 30" depending on whether the float is raised or lowered. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: PKSK   Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float ... Another closeup of float and base ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
  Larger images:   Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float ... Another closeup of float and base ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.

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