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This is a very folky one-of-a-kind rooster weathervane made from galvanized sheet metal and mounted on part of a ventilator from a silo or barn. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to the ventilator which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. This unusual piece came from the midwest, likely Iowa, and was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. Being metal, there is some little rust, oxidation, and outside wear, but it is in generally very good condition. The rooster is 19" long by 20" high. With the ventilator the entire piece is 35" long, 15" wide, and 27 1/2" high. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below. Larger images: Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below.
Here is an old, cast iron architectural piece of wisteria vines with leaves and flowers. It could have been used as a support or simply as a decorative accent, as it has very good form. It is highly detailed on both sides and was used outdoors. This piece was probably made in the early 1900's and has the original paint. It is about 20" long by 13" high, and 1" deep. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TSRK. Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle. Larger images: Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle.
This is a folk art dog sculpted from various metal found objects. The body is a large spring, the tail is a lighter spring that can "wag". It came from Iowa and is 25 1/2" long by 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" wide, with a mostly dark oxidized surface and some remnants of black paint. It is old, and the condition is excellent and sturdy. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TTTP. Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
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This is a primitive, hand made iron and wood open work shovel - probably used for corn cobs, beets, or potatoes. It came from Iowa and was made C. 1900. The entire handle and shaft is carved from one piece of hardwood and has the name Ruedy incised into it. This piece has just great form and surface. The handle had a split in the top, but there are two old, likely original, bolts through it, so the entire piece is sturdy as well as strikingly decorative. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTTR. Potato shovel ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of handle ... Side view ... The other side.
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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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An extraordinary Metal man, about 4 feet high and 39" wide, made from found objects, including chains, fuel pump for heart, distributor, springs, reflectors, gears, and more. He was a mailbox holder. This sculpture came from New Hampshire, and was made in the 1950's. It is in excellent, older condition, with beautiful old polychrome paint. The price is $3,500.00. Inventory code: ASRP. Image ... Closeup of head ... Back view ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of arms and legs ... Closeup of head and upper torso. Larger images: Image ... Closeup of head.
Here are seven cast iron fence finials from the early 1900's. They have a rounded form with a peak on top, similar to onion domes. Each is 6 1/2" high by 3" in diameter, in very good condition, with varying amounts of weathered silver paint. Several have the mounting bolts, which could be removed if desired. They are $25.00 apiece. Inventory Code: TPWK. Cast iron finials ... Another view ... Closeup of three ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of two others ... Another view of all ... A different angle ... From above ... From below.
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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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Here are two lead fish. These were figural downriggers from a Lake Michigan fishing boat. They each have a loop on the top, for a line to the boat, and a loop on the back, for the line to the hook. They were used to position the lure at the desired depth. They each have a simple, streamlined form and fine surface cracks. Each is 9 1/2" long by 3 1/2" by 3 1/2", in good, used condition. They are $125.00 each. Inventory Code: TAWS. Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
This is a two-sided country store sign, painted on a metal Pepsi advertising sign. The blank side was lettered "Jug Milk 36¢ 1/2 Gal." in cream paint. The other side reads "Have a Pepsi", with a blank space in the middle filled in with "Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 10¢" in whitish paint that is very crazed and crackled. The sign is 30" high by 19 1/2" wide, from about the 1950's. It has normal wear, with some rust and nail holes, overall in strong condition good for display. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TPKC. Hand painted country store sign ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... The other side, with Pepsi and Jiffy Mix ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of bottom ... 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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"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.
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Here are two large cast iron star tie-ins. They both still have the original metal support rods, so they are now free-standing (although could be removed from the bars). The stars are 9 1/2" across by 1" thick; and the rods are 24" long. They have a good look and a dark, oxidized surface with some some traces of old black paint. The condition is excellent with some old, rough surfaced rust. The price is $225.00 each. Inventory Codes: AOAC. AOAH.
Front ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... 4th view ... As if it is removed ... One alone.
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A nice metal duck decoy. This piece was made from galvanized metal, with an iron rod for support; and then painted a dark olive green with brown and orange details. One of the wings has an unusual slide that release the wing and allows them to pivot for storage. The decoy way probably made in a local "factory" or shop rather than one-of-a-kind. It is in excellent old condition with appropriate wear and patina from use. The duck is 17 1/2" long, 8" across the wings, and 10" high. With the rod and base it stands 43" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: AOPA. One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded.
This is simply a wonderful, old, decorative star made from tin cans by Leon Gibson, an African-American man who lived in south city St. Louis, MO. This was done in the 1940's. The workmanship involved in cutting, bending, and shaping the many pieces is amazing. This piece is approximately 16" across the arms - of which there are 11. It is in very good condition (with a little rust), and colorful, oxidized paint. It was very difficult to get photos which accurately conveyed how nice this is. We are sure, however, that whoever gets it will be very pleased. Take your time looking through the many images to get a better feel. The price is $395.00. Inventory Code: AWKS. Image ... Closeup ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup of hanger detail ... Closeup of arms ... Another closeup of arms ... Second closeup of center ... Third closeup of center ... Fourth closeup of center ... Fifth closeup of center.
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These four cast iron snowbirds have an unusual, tulip-shaped form and are pierced "S & S". The surface is unfinished, weathered almost to black. They are from Pennsylvania, made in the 1800's, in excellent condition. Each is about 12" long by 6 1/4" wide by 4 1/2" high. The price is $95.00 each, with a discount for two or more. Inventory Code: AWTR. Front view of one ... Another angle ... A third angle ... All four ... Back view ... From above ... Side view ... From below.
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.
These two cast iron snowbirds have unusual, attractive forms. They are unpainted, with a dark, oxidized surface, and are in excellent condition. Made in the late 1800's, they are each 11" long by 5 1/4" high by 6 3/4" wide. The price is $75.00 each. Inventory Code: APKW. Both ... Another view of both ... Front view of one ... Side view of one. Larger images: Front view ... Side view.
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