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This is a very folky large hand made metal airplane. It is mounted on a wooden base that is painted as an aerial landscape. The plane is made from cans, funnels, and sheet metal. It has translucent windows set in, the engines are painted green, the propellers red, and the rest is silver, with red, yellow, and blue circular designs on the wings and tail. The plane is 22" long by 27" wide, 15 1/2" high as mounted. The base is 11 1/4" in diameter. It appears to be from about the 1940's, or possibly earlier. The condition is good, with minor paint wear and very light surface rust. There is some loss to the tail, as seen in the closeup photo. It is very sturdy and strong for display, with a great look. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: THWW. Folk art airplane ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Closeup from front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of wing ... Other wing ... Closeup of tail ... Other side of tail ... Tail from above ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup under wings ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Another overall view ... Video of the propellers [757k].
Larger images: Folk art airplane ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Closeup from front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of wing ... Other wing ... Closeup of tail ... Other side of tail ... Tail from above ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup under wings ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Another overall view ... Video of the propellers [757k].
This is an absolutely extraordinary folk art model of what may be a Jewish Temple or tomb. It is very detailed in the construction and decorated all over with a variety of carved wood pieces also found in tramp art. There are also several stone carvings incorporated in the decoration. This piece is dated 1850, which is cut through the back, and seems to be from that time.
It has a carved plaque with two words in Hebrew. This was translated by a curator in The Jewish Museum in New York who wrote: "I believe this reads "Kever Mashiach," which would mean "grave of the Messiah." However, the first letter of the second word (which would be "Messiah" if I am reading it correctly) is difficult to make out."
This wonderful piece is highly decorated as you will see through the images. Many of the pieces seem to have been made from cigar boxes. The overall size, excluding the two movable covered benches with metal rails is 17 1/2 inches wide by 10 5/8 inches deep and 13 1/4 inches high. The benches are each 3 1/4 inches high by 3 5/8" by 2". They can be set on top or anywhere else. Since they are movable, we have pictured them in various places.
This piece has some amazing detail. It includes carved stone masks and water receptacles, a stone carved font (in the rear center, underneath) and much more. Even the inside of the structure has work such as rooms, etc.
The condition is extremely good, but there have been a few splits which were reglued, and it may have a few missing pieces. We say "may" because while we do not see any, it is so detailed we might have missed one. Showing in a few of the photos are some tiny white specks. Some are dust, some come off with a touch, some with a little rub. I think almost all can be removed very easily.
Even with all the photos we have provided, this construction is far more impressive in person. It is an exceptional piece of folk art. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: THHT. See a slideshow of several views [895k]
Folk art temple, moveable pieces on top ... With moveable pieces on upper back ... With moveable pieces to either side ... Closeup from above, showing date ... 3/4 view ... Another overall angle ... Closeup of central arch ... Closeup, lower right ... Lower right, another angle ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, left from above ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, top from left ... Closeup, top from right ... Side views ... From above ... Top view ... Closeup from top ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art temple, moveable pieces on top ... With moveable pieces on upper back ... With moveable pieces to either side ... Closeup from above, showing date ... 3/4 view ... Another overall angle ... Closeup of central arch ... Closeup, lower right ... Lower right, another angle ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, left from above ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, top from left ... Closeup, top from right ... Side views ... From above ... Top view ... Closeup from top ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a birdhouse made as a railroad car. It has wonderful paint and details. The car has been used outside, is in very good used condition with just a little wear, and clean enough to be displayed inside. This birdhouse is 20 1/4" long (the base) by 6 1/2" wide (the roof) by 11" high (the smokestack). The colors include light blue, gray, black, white, yellow, and orange. It has the letters, "L & N" on it, for the rail line. This was likely made in the the 1970's. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: THCH. Train car birdhouse ... One side ... The other side ... End view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Train car birdhouse ... One side ... The other side ... End view ... From above ... From below.
This is a folky house with chip carved tramp art elements, and great old paint decoration. It was made in the early 1900's and is constructed from crate wood, and pine. The house is 20" long, 11" wide at the eaves, and 13 3/4" high to the top of the chimney. The colors are red, white, and blue, plus some wood which has naturally aged to a light gray. The paints have taken on a wonderful patina and some have crazed or crackled. The house has other folk decoration such as stones inset in a panel on the rear and dots of white on the front top. Each of the chip carved notches on the front porch was also painted in blue or red. There are two side benches under the covered porch. The door opens to reveal the inner house. Everything is nailed and still fairly sturdy, although there is some little movement of a few pieces. The windows are glass. There is a bit of normal loss to the paint and perhaps the house was at one time decorated with more stones or shells. Overall, this is a colorful and rather intricate folk art model. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TTHC. Chip-carved house ... Another view ... One side ... Front view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Front, with door open ... Closeup of open door ... Another view of the back ... From above ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images: Chip-carved house ... Another view ... One side ... Front view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Front, with door open ... Closeup of open door ... Another view of the back ... From above ... Top view ... From below.
This is a folk art hand made model boat. It has good form and old red, white, and black paint. It is further decorated with bottle caps and jar lids. The boat likely was made in the 50's or slightly later and is about 11" long by 5" wide and 4 1/2" high. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TCCO. Folk art boat ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
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This is a bottle whimsey made with a village scene inside. It contains two houses, three people, a cart, palm trees, and much more. It came from the Philippines and is intricately constructed, completely filling the inside of a liquor bottle. The cap is wrapped with multicolored braid in a spiral pattern. It is mounted on a wood base. The overall size of the bottle is about 10 2/3" by 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" high. With the base it is 4 1/2" high. It was probably made in the 1960's or 70's as a tourist piece. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TCSP. Tropical village in bottle whimsy ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Another view from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... Two views from below.
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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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Here is a collection of hand made toy and model cars. They are old and interesting, with paint and other decoration. They are described and priced individually below, with a discount for a group.
The first and largest is a black dump truck painted with Jim Beam whiskey slogans. It is 12" long by 6 1/2" wide by 6 1/4" high, made from pine boards with wooden wheels that turn. It is 30 to 40 years old. The condition is excellent, with a few small old nicks. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTHO. Whiskey truck ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
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This is an elegant 1920's style car carved from a single block of lightweight wood and painted. It is 11 1/4" long, 4 3/4" wide, and 3 1/4" high. It was made in the 1940's or 50's, and is in good condition with a few small chips and minor paint wear. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTHR. Carved roadster ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Carved roadster ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
This is a model of an old motorized farm wagon/truck. It is built mostly from crate wood, with solid wood, metal tacks, and turned wood wheels added. Probably c. 1930's, it is 8 1/4" long by 4 1/4" wide by 2 3/4" high. One wheel is chipped and another with an old repair, otherwise excellent condition. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TTHK. Model farm truck ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Model farm truck ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above.
This folky painted pickup truck was made c. 1940's from wood, with hard rubber tires added. It is 7" long by 3" wide by 2 7/8" high, in excellent condition, with great paint. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTWA. Folky model pickup truck ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
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This car was a prizewinner in the Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby. It was proudly mounted to create its own trophy. The imaginatively painted car is 6 3/4" long. The wood base it is mounted on has a metal eagle applied above the car, and is marked "2nd Place" on the back, and signed on the bottom. The overall size is 10 1/2" wide by 5 1/4" high by 4 3/4" deep. It is in excellent condition with a few stray paint specks on the base. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TTWC. Pinewood Derby Trophy ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... From below.
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This is a folk art pickup truck model. It is wood, painted black and silver with red taillights. The axles and the tires are wood also. Like a heavy-duty farm truck, it has double wheels in the back. It was probably made around the 1950's, in the style of an older truck. It is 13 1/2" long, by 6" wide by 6" high, in excellent condition. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TWPW. Folk art truck ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art truck ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is an unusual and nicely done crown of thorns doll bed. Also called puzzle work, each piece is individually carved and then fitted together to lock in place without any nails or glue. This bed was made from light and dark colored woods - probably cedar, and finished with a clear varnish. It is in excellent condition, and measures 16 1/2" long by 9" wide by 9 1/2" high. The age is unknown. It is not new, but not especially old. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCPT. Crown of thorns tramp art doll bed ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... End view ... The other end ... From above ... From below.
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This is a rustic, miniature twig double swing or glider. It has good form and surface, with bent twigs for the seats and arms, and the swing mechanism. It stands 12 1/4" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12" deep. It was probably made c. 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TPTT. Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
Larger images: Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
This is a very detailed model house with accurately carved construction details, a heavy wire fence, and yard. It is also a birdhouse. It includes a carved chair and sofa on the porch. All the downstairs windows have what seems to be pictures of windows taken from magazines. These are mounted behind thin clear plastic. The fence likely was cut from a larger piece of wire mesh. The gate swings open and closed. The base (yard) is pine and the rest is a combination of pine and crate wood. The overall condition is very good - especially for the age, likely about the 1940's, and the outdoor use. However there is some slight loss to the top of the chimney and a bit of the back right roof corner was split off years ago. The entire house, yard, and fence has been painted, with no sign of repaint or overpaint. There is some natural aging, crazing, and wear in the paint. The yard is 14 3/4" by 19 1/2"; the house 13 1/2" by 11" and 9 1/2" high to the ridge. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKHO. Folk art birdhouse ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup of front ... Closeup from above, gate open ... Top view ... Back view.
Larger images: Folk art birdhouse ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup of front ... Closeup from above, gate open ... Top view ... Back view.
This is a detailed and wonderfully painted model swing made out of twig. The twigs are incised and painted, and it does swing. From the NC/TN mountains, it was probably made around the 1920's or 30's, and is in excellent condition. 17" high by 8 1/2" by 8 1/2". The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: APHP. Side view ... Front view ... A third angle ... With a carved man (not included) sitting in the swing.. Larger images: Side view ... Front view ... A third angle ... With a carved man (not included) sitting in the swing..
This is a very nice whimsey carved church. The body of the church, with the steeple and freely moving captive bell, was carved from a single piece of wood, with the interior hollowed out. The hinged door opens to reveal pews, a pulpit, choir loft, and a cross on the wall that were all carved separately and added. The bell is hung so it can swing. The two step base was carved from a separate piece. The wood is unfinished, in a medium-dark natural shade, except for the two crosses, which are painted gold. It is signed on the bottom "Mr. Ted Hegg Dec. 20, 1965." The church measures 10 1/2" high, 5 1/4" long, and 3" wide, and the condition is excellent. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: PTAP. Whimsey carved church ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... Another back view ... Inside the church ... Two more closeups inside ... Closeup of the top ... More closeups of the steeple ... Closeup of the back ... Overall, with door open ... Closeup, open ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Whimsey carved church ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... Another back view ... Inside the church ... Two more closeups inside ... Closeup of the top ... More closeups of the steeple ... Closeup of the back ... Overall, with door open ... Closeup, open ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a very funky hand made model of the "Woods Furnitue Co.", complete with misspelling. It is made from cardboard, with wood, metal and plastic found objects, wire, spools, a film canister, and a puff of white cotton smoke from the stack. It is very detailed, with vents, loading docks, boards on the porch, lots of windows lined with plastic mesh, etc. This is a larger, very folky home made copy of a commercially available N-scale train model building! It measures 15 1/2" high by about 25" wide by 11 1/2" deep. The condition is very good, and age is probably within the last 20 years or so. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TSSH. Factory model ... From above ... Back ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of front ... Closeup of some of the equipment ... Closeup of the porch ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the loading docks ... Another view from back ... Another side view ... Another closeup from above ... The model it was copied from.
Larger images: Factory model ... From above ... Back ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of front ... Closeup of some of the equipment ... Closeup of the porch ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of the loading docks ... Another view from back ... Another side view ... Another closeup from above.
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 complex bottle whimsey which contains a large detailed ship in a port with several buildings and cranes. The bottle is about 12" long by 3 1/2" in diameter and is almost filled with this assemblage. It is on a base with the name "Bremerhafen." The ship has a German flag and the bottle is marked in German. This piece likely was made in the last 50 years, but is not new. It is in excellent sturdy condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TTKH. Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
Larger images: Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
This is a folky hand made and carved jet airplane. It has nice form and interesting features. There are two carved out engines below the wings, two more on the rear sides, an old metal and wood caster wheel mortised into the plane at the rear, and two hand cut pine wheel supports holding wood wheels under the wings. The plane is painted silver and blue and is decorated with what may be a thin plastic shelf liner. These make windows and colorful accents. The silver has oxidized nicely so it is not shiny at all. It appears that some of the little windows have come off over the years. The jet was probably made about the 1950's or possibly 60's. It is about 14 1/2" long by 21 1/2" wide by 6" high to the top of the tail. The wings were mortised in and there is some very slight movement in the left one; otherwise it is in very good condition. It has two small nails to which a line can be easily attached for hanging. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TASR. Folk art airplane ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Third closeup ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art airplane ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Third closeup ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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 mounted and framed collection of 80 carved peach pits. These carvings include many forms and treatments not usually found. They include several with carved faces, a jug, one and two handled cups, canoes, a shoe, wings, a ring, an acorn, pitcher, squirrel, pig, horses, and many different styles and sizes of monkeys and baskets. Some of the baskets have exceptional detail, some have items inside them, some are relatively flat and small, and some very large. The monkeys range from very tiny to large. One is even decorated with beading. They are in excellent condition. The ages are unknown, but they are old. It is rare to find so many different forms and so large a quantity - all in one place. These pieces are mounted in an oak frame on matting. The frame is 26 1/2" by 22 1/2" by 3" deep. They are really striking as a group, but they are mounted so that they could be removed for individual display if desired. The price for the collection is $495.00. Inventory Code: TWCH. 
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Peach pit carvings collection ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Another closeup from side ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, several monkeys and baskets ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Peach pit carvings collection ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Another closeup from side ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, several monkeys and baskets ... With a soda can for scale.
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