Folk art, antiques, and outsider art

• Here is a folky "Make Do" metal shelving display unit made from one gallon metal Texaco cans riveted together. Each can was cut on an angle, and the edges folded in. It was probably made for tools and parts in a shop. There is a pair of long metal straps on the back which make it easy to hang. It will also stand on its own. The cans probably are from about the 1970's. There is some scratching and very minor rust on this unusual piece, but it is still very sturdy and decorative. It would be great for displaying or storing small items and is just the right size for your CDs. The height is 41", while it is 16 1/2" wide by 5 3/4" deep. Each bin is 3 7/8" wide by 6 1/2" high. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: THPK.   See a Slideshow of several views. [398K]
  Metal can shelving unit ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... With CDs and small carvings ... Closeups of one side ... Closeups of other side ... Extreme closeup of the bins ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back view.
  Larger images:   Metal can shelving unit ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... With CDs and small carvings ... Closeups of one side ... Closeups of other side ... Extreme closeup of the bins ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back view.

• This small bottle whimsey has a brightly painted train inside a long, narrow bottle. The wooden train has four cars with applied wheels. The cars are connected to each other with metal links. Each car is glued in place to the bottle, so that the train does not move around. Two small carved and painted blocks make up a base. The bottle measures 7 1/4" long by 1 1/4" in diameter. It is 1 5/8" high sitting on the base. The condition is excellent. Age is unknown, but it appears to be 1950's or 60's. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TCSC.   Train whimsey in bottle ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... From below ... Removed from base.
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• This is an attractive memory jar built over a stoneware container. It is decorated with shards of floral china, fancy textured colored glass, mirror, and beads. It stands 10" high by 7" in diameter. Some of the smallest beads are missing, along with a few flakes of the putty around the rim. The overall condition and look are very good. This piece was probably made in the 1920's or 30's. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TAHA.   Memory jar ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of upper rim ... Another closeup of top ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
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• Here are two carnival knockdowns in the form of clowns. They are made from painted canvas, with wool hair. One is mounted on a hinged base, the other will sit upright on its own. They are both old and used, in good condition with normal wear and slight fading. The one with the base is 16 1/2" high by 11" wide by 3 1/2" thick. The other one is 14 1/2" high by 11" wide by 1 1/2" thick. They are priced at $175.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TPCK.   Carnival knockdowns ... Closer views of one: Front ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back ... Closeup of mechanism on back ... Closer views of the other: Front ... Closeup ... Back.
  Larger images:   Carnival knockdowns ... Closer views of one: Front ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back ... Closeup of mechanism on back ... Closer views of the other: Front ... Closeup ... Back.

• Here are two very large, graphic carnival knockdowns. They are cats, painted on both sides in red and black on white canvas. The canvas is stuffed, and attached to a solid wood and metal base. One cat has wool "fur" around the edges. They are in very good, used condition, with minor surface dirt and scuffing that does not interfere with the striking "look". Age is unknown, but they are old and used. Each measures 23" high by 11" wide by 4" deep including the base. They are priced at $275.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TPCO.   Carnival knockdowns ... Both, reverse ... Side view ... The other side ... Closer views of one: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base ... Closer views of the other: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base.
  Larger images:   Carnival knockdowns ... Both, reverse ... Side view ... The other side ... Closer views of one: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base ... Closer views of the other: One side ... Closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of base.

• Here is one of two carved whimseys probably made by the same hand. This one has a man's head carved on top, a ball in cage, and chain links. The man is balding, and has a lot of personality. It is carved from a light colored wood, likely pine, and measures 10" long by 3/4" by 3/4". The condition is excellent, and it is old and oxidized. The price is $155.00. Inventory Code: TSOP. Figural whimsey carving ... Closeup of head ... Another overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... A third overall view.    Larger images:   Figural whimsey carving ... Closeup of head ... Another overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... A third overall view.

• The second whimsey has a captive ball in the center, with a chain ending in a ball on each end. The form is very elegant and delicate. It is carved from a darker wood, and is also in excellent condition. The size is 8 3/4" long by 3/4" by 3/4". The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TSOA. Carved whimsey ... Another angle ... A third view.    Larger images:   Carved whimsey ... Another angle ... A third view.

• This is a pedestal base tramp art box with two drawers from c. 1900. It is made from cigar boxes, with a slightly crazed varnish finish. There are several cigar box labels visible when the drawers are removed. The size is 9 1/2" high by 11" wide by 6 1/2" deep. One drawer pull is missing, along with a strip from the bottom layer on the back edge, visible in the photos of the lower back. The box has a good form, presence, and surface. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: TSAC. Tramp art pedestal box ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of one side ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... With drawers removed ... Drawers, showing some labels ... Back ... Closeup of lower back ... Bottom.

  Larger images:   Tramp art pedestal box ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of one side ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... With drawers removed ... Drawers, showing some labels ... Back ... Closeup of lower back ... Bottom.

• Here is a very expressive old carved gorilla. It is 7" high by 5" wide by 2 1/4" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TSAR. Carved gorilla ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back ... From below.    Larger images:   Carved gorilla ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Back ... From below.

• This is a miniature cupboard that would make a nice jewelry box, display for smaller pieces, or can stand alone. It has a double curve in the top, and two doors with glass windows above four drawers. It is painted cream, with dark gold and green trim. The condition is very good, with a little dirt and minor paint wear. One drawer has a missing pull ring. This cupboard stands 21" high, 11 1/2" wide, and 6 1/2" deep. It was made in the 1940's or 50's. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TSTS. Miniature cupboard ... Another view ... With drawers and doors open ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... From above.    Larger images:   Miniature cupboard ... Another view ... With drawers and doors open ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... From above.

• 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.

• Here is a very nice matched pair of crown of thorns tramp art frames. They are made with an attractive blend of chip carving styles and incising in addition to the interlocked work and finished with a light varnish. A piece of glass is worked into each frame, along with a ring on the back for hanging. The condition is excellent - nearly perfect with only one very small missing piece on one frame. Each frame measures 13" high by 8 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" deep. They are from the early 1900's. The price is $395.00. Inventory Code: AKWR. Pair of crown of thorns frames ... Closeup of one, top ... Closeup of other, top ... Closeup of one, bottom ... Closeup of other, bottom ... Side view ... Back.
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• 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.
  

• A stylized alligator, carved from a bone. It is 8" long, 1" high, and just over 1" wide, in excellent condition. The price is $300.00. Inventory Code: PCRP. Image.

• From Florida comes this tacky souvenir lamp. It has all the qualities one would want in such a piece: A plastic flamingo and palm tree, colored coral, small decorative shells, and the large shell backdrop. This is from the 1950's or 60's, and is in excellent working condition. It is 9" wide, 9"high, and 6" deep. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ATKS. Overall Image ... Side view ... Back.    Larger images:   Overall Image ... Side view ... Back.

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