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This is a nice old 6 drawer box decorated primarily in green, red, and blue paints with some touches of old yellow and dark gold. The back is painted in a sort of dark whitish-cream. The box is about 12 1/4" high by 12" deep and 10 1/4" wide. It and the drawers are made from crate wood and pine. The drawer pulls are old turned knobs. One of the drawers has an old fruit label on the side and one has crate markings on the bottom. It is likely that this piece was made about the 1930's or 40's and then possibly repainted one or more times. However, we are unsure of that, and certainly the surface is good and seems not new. Indeed, the knobs, back, and maybe the red border trim appear old while some of the decorative touches may be more recent. We just don't know, though. The box is in very good condition with an age split across the top and a few tiny nicks in the paint. It has an extremely nice look and size. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: THOC. Painted chest of drawers ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... With drawers open ... Another overall view ... Back ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted chest of drawers ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... With drawers open ... Another overall view ... Back ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very ornate and highly decorated tramp art sewing box. It is fairly large, being about 11 1/2" long by 9 1/2" wide by 6" high including the pin cushion. The box is well made and includes many types of layered design. They include hearts, triangular, round, semi-circular, and elongated pyramids, as well as some more free-form and scalloped shapes. The top of the box is carved with a flowing roundish taper. It has an old lock, but no key. The open box reveals an inner storage area lined in dark red velvet. There is also an oval mirror in the top. This is set inside an oval chip carved frame. The box is in very good condition. It has no obvious loss of pieces and only some slight wear and loss to a little of the finish. It was likely made in the late 1800's, and the surface has taken on a nice rich dark patina. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: THKO. See a slideshow of several views [787k]
Tramp art sewing box ... Front view ... Another angle ... Top view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of front ... Lid open ... Closeup of back ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art sewing box ... Front view ... Another angle ... Top view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of front ... Lid open ... Closeup of back ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very nice, old "make-do" dipper, made from a tin sign which still has the remnants of stamped letters. It is attached to a hand carved wood handle through a slit in the end and held by a nail through both handle and metal. The dipper has slits cut so liquid could drain out. This primitive piece was probably made in the early 1900's. It came from the upper Midwest, is in very good, old used condition, and is about 14" long with a width of 7" to the clam shell shaped metal. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TOKH. Hand made dipper ... Side and back views ... Another side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of back ... Another closeup of the back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Hand made dipper ... Side and back views ... Another side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of back ... Another closeup of the back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a large, two-sided metal sign with a wood border and great look. "Chicken Dinner Today Jericho 2 Miles", with a directional arrow, is hand painted in red and black on a muted pumpkin background. Some of the original pencil outlines are still visible There are holes in each corner of the metal for hanging, or it can hang directly from the wood frame. This sign measures 30 1/4" high by 36" wide, the border is 1 5/8" thick. It has minor wear and paint weathering appropriate to outdoor use, as seen in the photos, with a strong look. Overall, it is in very good display condition. The age is unknown, but it appears to be from about the 1940's or 50's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TORR. 
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Folk art "Chicken Dinner" sign ... The other side ... Side views ... One side, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower left ... Lower right ... Other side, upper left ... Other side, upper right ... Other side, lower left ... Other side, lower right ... Extreme closeup of one corner ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art "Chicken Dinner" sign ... The other side ... Side views ... One side, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower left ... Lower right ... Other side, upper left ... Other side, upper right ... Other side, lower left ... Other side, lower right ... Extreme closeup of one corner ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Here are three original lava lamps in great working condition, ready to provide hours of entertainment. These lamps have intense, vivid colors that are much groovier than the photos or videos can convey.
The lamp on the left is the classic Century model, with the Starlight base. (The little holes in the base send out starry streaks of light around the room.) It has very deep red lava in yellow liquid, and the base has a black plastic rim at the bottom. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. The switch has been replaced. It is 17" high by 5 3/4" in diameter. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code LL1. (See photos of all three below).
The center lamp is the Aristocrat model, with white lava in blue liquid. It is a slightly later model, made in the US by Haggerty in the late 1980's. It has a bottle cap seal under the plastic cap. It is 16 1/4" high by 4" in diameter. The price is $120.00 Inventory Code LL2. (See photos of all three below).
The lamp on the right also has the Starlight base, this time without the black plastic rim. The lava is a strong medium red, in yellow liquid. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. It is 16 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code LL3. Watch a video of all three lava lamps (3.8 Mb) ... Another video, different lighting (4.2 Mb) ... Third video (10.4 Mb) ... Watch a video of the motion (8.3 Mb).
Three Lava lamps ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... From above ... Closeup of the bases ... Other side of the bases ... The bases, without the lamps ... Inside of one base.
Larger images: Lava lamps ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... From above ... Closeup of the bases ... Other side of the bases ... The bases, without the lamps ... Inside of one base.
This is a wonderful and really folky tramp art style frame. It has 3 carved heart shaped openings with glass covering a mat underneath. This unusual piece is decorated in old gold, red, and green paints. It has layered hearts, carved elongated pyramids, leaves, and stars, with a few touches of chip carving. The surface has taken on a very good patina over the years. The frame is about 18 1/2" long by 8 1/2" high and 1 1/2" deep. It is in generally very good condition, however each of the decorative bow shaped pieces on the corners has some loss where wood split off. This is visible in the closeups. This frame was likely made in about the 1920's or 30's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THOR. Painted, layered frame with hearts ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, center ... Closeup, other side ... From above ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted, layered frame with hearts ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, center ... Closeup, other side ... From above ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are four old industrial wire whips that were probably used in bakeries. All are sturdy and have nice sculptural forms. They can be used for decoration, hanging, mounted on bases; or can be easily wired as lamps as all are made with holes through the base already. The ages are a bit difficult to tell, but all are old, from the latter half of the 20th century or earlier. They are in very good, used condition. There are individual descriptions and photos below. Four large industrial whips ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Four large industrial whips ... From above ... 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 an extraordinary, complex bottle whimsey. This assemblage contains a scene in which a three-dimensional sailor is holding a bottle whimsey of a ship he apparently has made. This is actually another tiny, real bottle whimsey, about 1 1/2" long, which contains a rigged, three masted schooner with two jibs. On the table are several tools, plans for the whimsey, a ruler and square. A parrot is on a stand by the sailor's shoulder. There is a mouse on the floor, a seagull flying and a cat next to the sailor. The opening of the bottle is stopped with a cork on which is a drawing and signature, and then topped with a hand braided cord and a wood carving of the same sailor who is inside the bottle. It is all painted, carved in detail, and in excellent sturdy condition. The overall height of this assemblage is 12 1/2". It is constructed in a 1.5 liter wine bottle which is about 6 1/2" long by 4" wide and 9 3/4" high, and is signed and dated 1987. Please note that the bottle is very clear but photos show it with much more color than it has. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TTCH. Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
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.
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.
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
"Side Show", by the late Lewis Smith is drawn in crayon and ballpoint on a brown paper bag. The reverse features three muscular women drawn in ballpoint. It measures 12" by 17", in excellent condition. You can see more of his art, or find out about his life. The price is $1,100.00. Inventory Code: LS101. Front ... Close-up ... Reverse ... Close-up.
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.
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.
"Spaceship Bob", by Robert E. Gilbert. It is drawn in ink on posterboard, measures 11" by 14", and is in excellent condition. In the 1950's through the 70's REG was a prolific producer and contributor of art to science fiction fan magazines (fanzines). He died in 1993. You can see more of his work. The price is $400.00. Inventory Code: REG4. Image.
This is a highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, it 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 metal 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 and base ... Another closeup of float ... 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 and base ... Another closeup of float ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
This is an intricate and detailed scene set in a living room, displayed in a shadow box. All of the items are hand made, carved, and painted. Included are a man in a rocking chair, dog, grandfather clock, fireplace and chimney, mounted cook pot, wall hanging, and corner cupboard. The man is reading a book, cupboard contains additional items, and the dog is lying on a rug atop a wood floor. The box is made from plywood, with a glass front, and a glossy finish to the surface. Inside, the wall and ceiling are lined with burlap. All the pieces making up the scene are very realistic and well done. Adding to the intricacy is the small size. The entire shadow box is only 7 3/4" wide by 5 1/4" high. It is 3" deep. The scene is in very good, sturdy condition, with nothing loose. The condition of the wood box is good, with some slight chipping of the surface. The age is unknown, but it was probably made about the mid 1900's. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TWCA. Shadowbox with carvings ... From an angle ... From another angle ... From above ... Closeup of the pet ... Side views ... From above ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Shadowbox with carvings ... From an angle ... From another angle ... From above ... Closeup of the pet ... Side views ... From above ... From below ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
"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 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 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.
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