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Painted cottage sign	Wood Turner Whimsey	Memory ware shard pedestal stand	Drawing by Lewis Smith
Can art star	Metal chain stand	Crown of thorns tramp art doll bed	Memory jar
Wrought iron		Pottery bowl with incised figures	Table lamp made from found objects
Carved moon and stars frame	Two Caribbean folk art paintings	Primitive doll	Redware skull
3 Military birdhouses	Geometric metal chocolate mold	Exceptional chip-carved folding whimsey	3 Apple head dolls
	sculptural apple peeler	Twig and Bentwood Adirondack Stand	Hand wrought iron calipers

This is a decorative double caliper, hand made from iron. It has a great look and wonderful rich dark surface. Both sides of the calipers swivel, so they can be shown in the way that displays best. This piece is in very good condition. It is almost 17 1/4" long. At the joint it is about 1" thick. The thickness of the pieces vary; they were likely hand forged and beaten to get the desired depth. It was probably made in the 1800's. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TWRT.   Hand wrought iron calipers ... The other side ... Opened more ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Hand wrought iron calipers ... The other side ... Opened more ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a rustic, Adirondack style twig and bentwood stand. It has nice size, unusual form, and a very good surface. This piece was probably made in the early 1900's. It has primarily a dark and somewhat mottled or variegated finish, with traces of old paints. The base and top of the stand are pine. The base is rectangular, about 8 1/2" by 12", while the top is about 9" square. It is just under 24" tall. This piece has a little wear to the finish and some slight loss, but otherwise is in extremely good and sturdy condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TWHO.   See a slideshow of several views [536k].
Adirondack twig stand ... Second Overall ... Third Overall ... The Top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of top - 2 ... From Above ... Base 1 ... Another base view ... Third base ... On its side ... 2 sides ... Scale with soda can.
Larger images:   Adirondack twig stand ... Second Overall ... Third Overall ... The Top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of top - 2 ... From Above ... Base 1 ... Another base view ... Third base ... On its side ... 2 sides ... Scale with soda can.

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 wood turner's whimsey - a detailed Fanta soda bottle turned from wood. The label, with the word "FANTA", is relief carved, and it even has the fluting around the edge of bottle cap carved in. The wood is dark and heavy, with an unfinished natural surface. The bottle stands 9 1/2" high by 2 1/4" in diameter. It is in very good condition with a small chip missing from the cap. The age is unknown, but it is not recent. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TASO.   Turned wood Fanta whimsey ... Three more views ... Closeups of the top ... More closeups ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Turned wood Fanta whimsey ... Three more views ... Closeups of the top ... More closeups ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

This is an old, wrought iron utilitarian item from about 1900. We are not sure if it was used as a boot scraper or in a fireplace as a spoon rest. Either way, it is a very decorative, folky, and interesting piece. This was constructed of several pieces which were cut, bent, and welded together. It is 8" by 8" by 8" and in sturdy, oxidized condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAHW.   Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.
Larger images:   Wrought iron ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view.

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.

Larger images:   Image ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view

This is a folky decorative metal sculpture which can be used as a stand or, by adding a glass top, as a little table. It is a bull made out of heavy chains, concrete strengthening iron rebar, and other found objects. It has a nice old dark green paint (with a little old surface rust in the top for "accent"), and is in excellent condition. The circular base is 13" in diameter, while the bull is 14 1/2" long, and the entire piece is 20 1/4" high. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AWRR. Image ... The other side ... From above ... Another view.    Larger images:   Image ... The other side ... From above ... Another view.

This is a really beautiful and detailed memory ware pedestal. It is covered with a particularly rich variety of shards from very fine china, as well as doll heads, baby figurines, patterned glass, a china frog and rooster's head, a lady's watch, and a doll's cup and pitcher. The spaces between the shards are painted in an old, dark, oxidized gold. In the center top is a heavy hammered copper ashtray that is not attached. It lifts off to reveal a round open space. While probably not original to the stand, this is how we found it, so we are offering it as is.

There is a fair amount of loss around the lower edges of the top, with a lesser amount on the edges of the base. This is not at all obvious or intrusive to us, we had to look closely to see some of it. Take a look at the many closeup images to see the great detail for yourself, and if you have any questions, give us a call. This wonderful stand was made in the early 1900's. Some of the decoration appears to be much older. It measures 28" high by about 9" by 9". The price is $775.00. Inventory Code: THHA.   See a slideshow of several views [832k].
Memory ware pedestal stand ... The other sides ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the base ... Closeup of the middle ... From above ... From above, ashtray removed ... Another overall view from above ... Closeup of top, 2nd side ... Closeup of top, 3rd side ... Closeup of top, 4th side ... Closeup of base, 2nd side ... Closeup of base, 3rd side ... Closeup of base, 4th side ... Top, from below ... Another closeup of top, ashtray removed ... Final closeup of top ... Another closeup of base, from above ... Extreme closeup of base.

Larger images:   Memory ware pedestal stand ... The other sides ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the base ... Closeup of the middle ... From above ... From above, ashtray removed ... Another overall view from above ... Closeup of top, 2nd side ... Closeup of top, 3rd side ... Closeup of top, 4th side ... Closeup of base, 2nd side ... Closeup of base, 3rd side ... Closeup of base, 4th side ... Top, from below ... Another closeup of top, ashtray removed ... Final closeup of top ... Another closeup of base, from above ... Extreme closeup of base.

"Pumpkin Vine Hill", by Lewis Smith. Crayon, ballpoint, marker, and pencil on white paper, 11" by 17". The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: LS116. Image ... Closeup.

You can see more of his art, or find out about the life of the late Lewis Smith.

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.
Larger images:   Crown of thorns tramp art doll bed ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... End view ... The other end ... From above ... From below.

This is a nice memory bottle covered with beads, charms, costume jewelry, and a small assortment of little gimgaws. The semi-rectangular bottle is 10 1/2" high, 6" wide, and 4 3/4" deep. It is in excellent condition with no loss, and was made about 1980. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: AWHT. Overall image ... Other side ... One end ... Other end ... From above ... From below.   Larger, more detailed images: Overall image ... Other side ... One end ... Other end ... From above ... From below.

Here is a very interesting pottery bowl. It is covered with incised figures of people, animals, and designs. It has a dark brown glaze both inside and in the incisings. It was hand formed, not turned, but probably made from the coil method. It came from the NC mountains; is signed Daniel Ray Owen; and most likely was done within the last 30 years, but not recently. It is 7" high by approximately 8 1/2" in diameter, in perfect condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: POHW.   See a slideshow of several views [731k]
Pottery bowl ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup ... From above ... From above, lid off ... Top and bottom of the lid ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Pottery bowl ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Closeup ... From above ... From above, lid off ... Top and bottom of the lid ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a rustic table lamp made from found objects. The base of the lamp is made from two round wooden pieces in dark lacquer, and is decorated with stones and nuts. It was found in WI, is in excellent condition, and is probably from the 1930's - 40's. It measures 18" by 8" by 31" high. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: KSOX.   Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.

This is an extremely nice carved and painted swivel desk frame. It is relief carved with stars, a crescent moon, the frame opening, and what appears to be a beach, ocean, and rock. It is further decorated with blue, orange, yellow, black, and gold paints. In addition the front wood has been punched all over to impart more texture, likely using a nail, in a style similar to pointillism in painting. The frame and uprights are a hardwood, probably maple, while the base is likely pine. The paint is still vibrant, but has also taken on a nice tone. This frame and decoration was likely made about the 1940 or 50's. It is in excellent condition and is 8 1/4" high. The width of the frame and uprights is 6 1/4" while the base is 8 3/8" wide by 1 1/4" deep. The opening is 1 5/8" by about 2 3/16". The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWPH.   See a slideshow of several views [265k]
Carved moon and stars frame ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Carved moon and stars frame ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Here are two folk paintings from either Haiti or the Dominican Republic. They are both done in water color on artists board and are in metal frames under glass. They are each signed "Jack '88". They are each colorful, in excellent condition, and well done in a Caribbean folk style. The first pictures a row of houses with chickens and an old tire in the foreground. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" wide by 13 1/2" high. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". They are priced separately at $175.00 each. Inventory Code: CPPC-9.   Haitian painting ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
Larger images:   Haitian painting ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.

The second Caribbean watercolor, also signed "Jack '88", is of a local store with the name Col. Miguel over one door. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CPPC-8.   Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
Larger images:   Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.

This is a primitive doll made from black cloth, stuffed with straw, with a painted face. The arms and legs are movable: they were made separately and attached with wire joints. The feet are oversized for the rest of the body. It is 8" tall by 4" by 1 3/4", from the 1920's - 30's. The condition is very good, with one small frayed spot on the head. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: PPKK. Image ... Second view ... Back.

This is a very strange redware skull. It is shaped like a primitive fossil skull rather than a modern human one, and glazed white. It has been broken and reglued (no missing pieces), strengthening the impression that it is a fossil. It is fairly detailed, with heavy teeth and sockets where two teeth would be missing if it were a real skull. (They are not really missing, it was made this way.) It has no lower jaw. There is a signature on the bottom that is not quite legible; it looks like B. Volken. The size is 5 1/2" high by 5" wide by 7" deep. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: PAHH. Image.

This group of military birdhouses were made during the Persian Gulf war by Eugene Poore, from wood and found objects, with interesting detailing. There is a tank, helicopter, and Patriot missile.
The helicopter is painted green, brown, and black camouflage and has openings for two birds on the sides. The rotors turn (will spin in the wind). It is 26 1/2" long by 13" wide by 11 1/2" high. The price is $250.00. Inventory code: PCHW. Image.

The tank is also painted camouflage, and has rubber tracks and a moveable metal gun. It is 15 1/2" long, 9" wide, and 8 3/4" high with spaces for two birds.The price is $250.00. Inventory code: PCHH. Image.

The Patriot missile is painted red, white and blue with the words "PATRIOT" and "USA". It has two openings for birds, and is 28" high by 4 1/2" in diameter.The price is $195.00. Inventory code: PCHC. Image.

Here is an extraordinary, large, carved, expanding whimsey done in a tramp art, notch carved style from a single piece of wood. About 19 inches long, by 2 inches square when closed; it opens up and keeps expanding and expanding with various pliers, legs, and more. It really is exceptional. This is very difficult to describe, so we urge you to look at all of the photos. Each shows a different view. This piece has a natural medium dark unfinished surface. It came from Canada, and was probably made around the 1920's or 30's. It is in excellent condition. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: APTC.   See a slideshow of several views [258k]
Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.

These are three handmade dolls with dried apple heads. Their bodies are made from wire, wood, and cloth, with hand made clothes, and decorated with beads, buttons, etc. There is a man standing; a man in a seated posture, wearing glasses and holding a piece of newspaper; and a woman sitting in a chair made from thin, curled strips of metal. One is labeled by the maker, from North Carolina. They were probably made around the 1970's. They range in size from 7" to 10" high and are in very good condition. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: PCWW. Image.

Here is a geometric metal chocolate mold - industrial art with a graphic pattern that is interesting on the wall or a shelf. It has rectangular openings with swirls in the bottom. The size is 10 7/8" high by 9 3/4" wide by 1/2" deep. It is in very good, older, used condition with some very light tarnishing. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TPRH.   Chocolate mold ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... Back, from above.
Larger images:   Chocolate mold ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... Back, from above.

This is a two-sided, folky painted wood sign for "Dunn Cottages". One side is white, with stenciled black lettering. The other side is green, with wild, primitive, freehand lettering done in silver paint with a wide brush. Two completely different effects in one sign. The paint is strong, and nicely weathered from years of outdoor use. The sign is painted on pine boards, with applied borders on the two ends. It measures 40 1/4" wide, 14 1/4" high, and 2 1/4" thick. There is some old loss around the edges, and a couple of drips of green paint on the white side. The age is 1930's or '40's. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TPKW.     Green side:   Painted cottage sign ... From a side angle ... From the other angle ... Closeup ... From below.   White side:   Overall view ... Side view ... From the other angle ... From above.
Larger images:   Painted cottage sign ... From a side angle ... From the other angle ... Closeup ... From below.   White side:   Overall view ... Side view ... From the other angle ... From above.

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