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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.
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.
This is a nice folky carved and painted bird. It has two glass beads for eyes and a piece of leather for the crest. It is painted black and white with quite a lot of detailing for the feathers on the body. The bird is in very good condition with some slight wear to the paint. It was probably made around the 1960's or so, and is now mounted on a newer base. The bird is about 9 1/2" long by 5 1/2" high by 2 1/4" wide. On the base and stand it is about 9 3/4" high. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TOWA. Bird carving ... The other side ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Front views ... Back views ... Another back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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 ... 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.
This is a very attractive quilt in the Sunshine and Shadows pattern. While this is a traditional Amish style, we have no information as to whether it was actually Amish made. It was found in MD, near the PA border. The quilt is machine pieced and hand quilted in straight line quilting, at about four stitches to the inch. The edges were turned under and sewn together instead of binding. The size is 63 1/2" by 84 1/2". It is in very good, laundered condition, made in the last quarter of the 20th century. There is one tiny hole, 1/8" in diameter, in one corner on the front, and one small stain on the back, about 1/2" or less, that does not show through. The appealing use of color gives this a good look either on a bed or as a hanging. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CPCR. See a slideshow of several views [1.0 Mb] ... Sunshine and Shadows quilt ... Closeup of one corner ... Second corner ... Third corner ... Fourth corner ... The hole ... Back view ... One corner of the back ... Second corner ... Third corner ... Fourth corner ... The spot on the back.
Some much larger photos: Sunshine and Shadows quilt ... Closeup of one corner ... Second corner ... Third corner ... Fourth corner ... Back view.
This is a matched pair of tall wooden plant or display stands. Each has four shelves, and worn, weathered paint in cream over a slightly darker yellow/cream. They are built from pine, with minor loss and age splits as shown in the photos. Each is 41 1/4" high by 13" deep at the feet. One is 16 1/4" wide, the other is 17". They were probably made in the 1940's or 50's, but could be earlier. The height and form give these good presence. They are priced at $135.00 each, or $245.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: TRCH. See a slideshow of several views [519k] ... Pair of painted plant stands ... One stand ... Two more views ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of upper shelves ... Closeup of lower shelf ... Closeup, feet.
The other stand: Two views ... Side views ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Both stands, with a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Pair of painted plant stands ... One stand ... Two more views ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of upper shelves ... Closeup of lower shelf ... Closeup, feet.
The other stand: Two views ... Side views ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Both stands, with a yardstick and 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.
Here is a carving of a face. It is part of a small collection we have by this artist on our carvings page. This is carved from hardwood, probably walnut, and was likely done around the mid-20th century, or possibly a little earlier. It is relief carved from an angled slab, giving the effect of a head rising up out of the surface where it's sitting. It can also be displayed standing upright if there is something behind it to lean against. The initials "TWH" are stamped into the bottom. The carving is about 6" high by 4 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep, in excellent condition with an age split on the back. The surface is unfinished and nicely oxidized. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TKSH. See a slideshow of several views [618k] ... Carved face ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... From below ... Back view ... Top of head ... Lower edge, with initials ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a traditional Southern garden planter made from a tire. It is an actual Goodyear tire that has been cut and turned inside-out. This one has the nice addition of having been left on its rim, to creates a pedestal base. It measures about 15" high by 25" in diameter across the points and is in very good, used and weathered condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: CSTC. See a slideshow of several views [412k] ... Tire planter ... Another view ... From above ... Top view ... Closeup inside, Goodyear logo ... Closeup of detail on outside ... From below ... Closeup of bottom ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Tire planter ... Another view ... From above ... Top view ... From below.
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. Can art star ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh 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.
"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.
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.
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: KPPC-9. 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: KPPC-8. 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 an interesting old wood "tote". It was primarily made out of crate wood, with a round handle fashioned from a tree branch. The carrier is divided into four sections, each about 4 1/2" square. The entire piece is about 11 1/2" wide by 10 1/2" deep by 20" tall. It was painted an old silver radiator paint, which has weathered over the years. This piece is probably made around the 1930's or 40's, and is in excellent sturdy condition with one long sliver missing from the lower edge. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CPTO. See a slideshow of several views [539k] ... Wooden carrier tote ... One side ... Two more sides ... The fourth side ... From above ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup, opposite side ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of the handle ... Another closeup of the handle and construction ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Wooden carrier tote ... One side ... Two more sides ... From above ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup from above.
This is a birdhouse in the shape of a Patriot missile. It is one of a group of military birdhouses that were made during the Persian Gulf war by Eugene Poore, from wood and found objects. It 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.
This is an extremely intricate, well done, and folky bottle whimsy. It is a scene of two men playing checkers. Each of the people was carved in detail down to the smallest features. Included in the construction are the chairs they are sitting on, the checkerboard which has individually inlaid squares of different colors, and individual checkers. This sits on top of a barrel. There are two stools, each with bottles and glasses. The entire scene is placed on a wood floor, which has been scored and colored, and is in front of a full back wall on which have been applied various designs enclosed in a wooden frame. The construction just about fills the main part of the bottle, which is about 11 1/4" long, including the carved stopper, by 3 1/2" in diameter. The bottle sits on a handmade base, so it is about 4 1/2" high in total. It is signed by the maker on the bottom with his name and place of residence in Cuba. (You can see more bottles by the same maker here). This piece is in excellent condition and was made in the last few years. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: CSRA. See a slideshow of several views [826k] ... Bottle whimsey of men playing checkers ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... One end, from above ... End view ... Two back views ... From below ... Closeup of signature ... Another closeup from below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Bottle whimsey of men playing checkers ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... One end, from above ... Two back views.
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.
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.
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