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This is a primitive hand forged iron object - likely a goat hobble. In other words, it would be pushed into the ground to the cross piece. Then a rope with a goat on one end would be tied through the ring. Now it is a very good looking decorative piece. Probably made in the 1800's, this is in very good used condition with a rich, dark, smooth surface and slight traces of dark rust. It is 16 1/2" long by 5 5/8" wide and 3/8" thick. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TWKT. Primitive iron goat hobble ... The other side ... From above ... Side view ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a very interesting and unusual carved whimsy. The cage is a cube with rounded corners and circular openings on all sides. Inside is a stylized 6 pointed star, like a jack, which is free to move inside the cage. There is a square center from which radiate out long cone shaped rays. This piece is fairly old, probably from the late 1800's or turn of the century. The cage is about 2 1/4" across the sides, while the star is actually a little bit larger as the tips protrude from the cage. The lines visible in some of the photos are not cracks: they were put there by the maker, probably to line up his work as he carved. The condition is good, with a little bit of wear, some very slight loss to the wood, and some tiny holes that apparently were from nails and seem original to the piece. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TRPR. Carved whimsy ... Another view ... Two more images ... Different views ... More angles ... Two more views ... With a soda can for scale ... 
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This is a home made wood fuse box with "DANGER" and other carvings. It is put together from thick pine boards and painted an old white which has crackled. The front of the box has a carved "X", other initials including a backward "N", and second "X" made into a stylized person with a head and face. Inside, the box still contains an old porcelain switch with two places for screw fuses - one of which remains. The box has a slant top which indicates it was likely used outside. It also has an old padlock (no key) that secured it. Each of the front doors can be opened, revealing an area suitable for storage. The front of the box is about 17 1/2" to the top by 13 3/4" wide. It is 7 1/2" deep and the top is 13 1/2" high in the back. This unusual piece was probably made around 1940 or earlier. There are no hinges on the left door. This is held on by the lock. It may originally have been constructed so there was only one wide front door hinged on the right, and at one time, long ago, was cut in two in the center. The box has some wear, loss, and soil; but is sturdy, very usable, and a real one-of-a-kind piece. It makes a great small cabinet. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TWWH. Primitive carved fuse box ... Another angle ... Closeup ... A third view ... Side views ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup "Danger" ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the lock ... Closeup of the side ... Doors open ... Closeup inside ... Another closeup inside ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This 1960's mirrored shelf looks great as a decorative object and makes a functional display that shows off both sides of the objects. There are openwork areas on each side of the central mirror, with groovy colorful metal inserts. It is just under four feet long by two feet high. The dimensions are 45 1/2" wide by 21" high by 4 1/2" deep. It is in excellent condition. There is one unobtrusive small crack on the lower shelf that does not affect the sturdiness. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AAAW. Image ... Label on back.
This is an early, handmade, wheelbarrow wheel in great old blue paint. This was likely made in the 1800's. It has hand carved wood spokes mortised into a shaped hub and into a 4-sectioned wood outer rim which has a forged iron band around. The wheel is 15" in diameter and 12" deep, including the iron wheel supports. It is in good condition with a little flaking of the paint and a little loss in one outer area by a spoke. This piece has wonderful color and form. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: TCCA. Blue wheel ... The other side ... A different angle ... Side view ... Side view, the other side ... Edge on ... Another overall view.
This is a very folky, primitive old finial post. It is wood, eight sided at the base and top, and carved to a taper in the middle. It is topped with a heavy iron post and a hand formed sheet metal cap. The entire piece is heavily weathered, with remnants of dark red paint on the wood. The metal portions have a dark oxidized surface with remnants of dark red and brown paint. It was probably made in the 1800's or very early 1900's. It has been mounted on a black wooden base. The finial is 34 3/4" high by 5" by 5" at the base; as mounted it stands 37" high by 9 3/4" by 9 3/4". The condition is very weathered, with age cracks, but strong and sturdy - very good for display. There are a few very small brighter scratches on the metal cap. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TCWR-B. Folky primitive finial ... More views ... Closeups of the top ... Two closeups of the lower part ... Two more closeups of the bottom ... Closeup of the top from above.
This is a wonderfully detailed and expressive carved Shotgun Wedding assemblage. It shows a scene in which "Marryin Sam" is making life legal for a very pregnant "Her" and "Him". This is being witnessed by "Gramaw" and "Grampaw" and the proud parents, "Maw", and "Pappy" with his gun, jug of moonshine liquor, and his faithful dog "Rover" by his sides. All the people are carved in detail and have pencil names and drawing for additional highlights. In the center is written, also in pencil, "The Hill Wedding of the Maid who loved too well but not too wise." This piece was likely made around 1930's or 40's. The figures are carved from a soft wood - probably pine or bass. They are all mounted on a thin plywood base. The overall condition is very good, although two of the bases on which the figures are standing were cracked and re-glued quite some time ago, and there is a little loss to the top of the Bible and tip of "Him's" hair. The overall size is 12 1/4" wide by 10" deep. It is about 6 1/2" high. The price is $460.00. Inventory Code: TRTT. See a slideshow of several views [805k] ... Shotgun wedding carving ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eighth view ... Closeup of the couple ... Preacher, grandfather ... "Paw", dog, gun ... More faces ... Some of the names, jug, etc. ... Closeup of break on feet ... From above ... Closeup of inscription ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a painting by Robert E. Gilbert of a woman sitting in the woods by rocks and a stream. It is framed and under glass, so it is difficult to tell the paint, but it looks like acrylics, on artist's board. Gilbert, who is known more for his outer space and science fiction paintings and drawings, also seemed to have some strange attitudes toward women, which reflected in cheesecake paintings and "space bimbos" (for example, this painting). This is dated April 21, 1971. This image is 17 1/2" by 23 1/2", while the wood frame is 23 1/2" by 29 1/2" and about 3" deep. The price is $275. Inventory Code: REG 81. Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Closeup of hand and rocks ... Closeup of signature ... Back, with date.
An incredible, large carving of three generations of an African-American family. It looks like a wedding, with the younger woman wearing a veil and the older woman carrying a tray of drinks. While the pictures give a reasonable indication of this pieces, there is a great deal of subtleness and richness in shading and feel that does not show. There is also much greater detail in the actual piece - more than even in the closeups. Perhaps most importantly - there is a deep, personal feeling that is conveyed through the carving in person. It can be touched on slightly in the photos, but is much stronger in reality. The word "impressive" is not quite right; rather there is an "impression" of the people and their life that is felt.
The carving is southern, we believe from Louisiana originally; the wood may be cypress. It is 26 1/2" high by 15" wide by 12" deep, probably from the early 1900's. The condition is very good, but as you can see, part of the child's arm has been missing for quite a while. The price is $6,800.00. Inventory Code: ASTO. See a slideshow of several views. [728K] ... African-American carving ... Two more views ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Back views ... Closeup of faces ... Another closeup of heads ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup from above ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of child ... Another closeup of child ... Third closeup of child ... Middle back ... Feet ... The child, from above ... The base, with initials ... With a soda can, for scale.
Blue banner with heart-in-hand, globe, axe, cross and snake, and ark. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TACH. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Cross, snake, globe, axe ... Closeup of ark ... Back.
Red with sword and scales, Bible, hourglass, and coffin. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TACR. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of sword and scales ... Bible, hourglass, and coffin ... Back.
Pink banner with arrows, quiver, and a bundle of rods. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TACW. Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of bow and arrows ... Rods and quiver ... Closeup of bottom ... Back.
This is a detailed and very good looking model of a house. The main house is built of wood. It is has a shingled roof, a stone chimney with a wood chimney top which comes through the roof shingles. There are glass windows with half round wood for frames and several doors that work. When opened, the doors reveal a linoleum floor. The house has a "yard" made of pine and painted gray. This is topped by a fence made from pine and dowels, and painted green. There is an overhead light inside and an electrical receptacle on one end, and it even has a storage drawer built in under the house on the other end. The entire house is attractively painted in white, cream, green, red, and grey and the paints have developed good patina and surface. This piece was probably made around the 1940's. It is in very good, sturdy condition, with appropriate wear over many years; and is 24" long by 9" deep by 13" high to the top of the chimney. Please note that while the light lights and looks good, the wiring is old. It should not be used unless you have a qualified electrician look at it. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TKCC. See a slideshow of several views [629k] ... Model house ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup, showing inside ... Closeup of side ... With the drawer open ... With the drawer removed ... Detail of paint surface ... Closeup of outlets ... With the inside light on ... Two more views with the light on ... Inside, lit up ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old sculpture of "flowers" made from natural burl shapes. It has wonderful form and detail, and has been mounted on a wooden base that may have been a box lid. The piece is finished with a light clear varnish. It is from North Carolina, and measures 12" high by approximately 7" wide and 5" deep. The base is about 6" by 7". This sculpture is in excellent condition, and very closely matches another one that we have (pictured here also), which also came from the same area. It is very likely they were made by the same person. While the exact age of each unknown, they both seem to be made around the 1930's or 40's. The price for this sculpture is $275.00. Inventory Code: TKOT. See a slideshow of several views [612k] ... Burl flowers ... Closeups of top ... Closeup of lower ... Closeup from behind ... From above ... Both burl pieces ... Another view of both ... Third angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... This burl only, from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... 360º Video [6.2 Mb] ... The other set of burl flowers.
This is a very folky one-of-a-kind rooster weathervane made from galvanized sheet metal. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to part of a ventilator from a silo or barn, which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. The word "Rock" is painted on one side of the tail in subtle, silver-gray paint. 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 body of the rooster is 23" long by 19" high. As mounted, it is 26 1/2" long by 28 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. We still have the ventilator, and it can be easily reassembled if you prefer it mounted that way. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. See a slideshow of several views [518k] ... Metal rooster ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail, with "Rock" ... Closeup of body ... Closeup of head, other side ... Tail, other side ... Body, other side ... Front and back views ... Closeup from the front ... Closeup of the base ... Mounted on the ventilator ... Front view, on ventilator ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very folky and rustic medicine cabinet in a carved, layered, tramp art style. The edges of each layer are cut into intricate scallops, with a different pattern for each layer. Both sides are decorated with layered wood, scallops, diamonds, and a circle. The top and back are plain. There is a door with inset mirror above a drawer. Behind the door are three shelves. It is built from 1/2" and 1/4" plywood, with pine trim. The cabinet measures 18" high, 12" wide, and 5 1/2" deep, and was probably made about the 1930's or 40's. It is in very good condition, with one small strip on the right hand edge where the top layer of plywood is missing. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: AOHC. Front ... One side ... The other side ... Another angle ... Open ... From above ... Back ... Bottom.
This is an extremely nice old tramp art frame, with very good form and design. The frame is 30 1/2" high by 22" wide, with a depth of over 3 inches. There is an inner recessed flat frame surrounding the 19 1/2" by 13 1/8" opening. From there, the frame is built out in up to 13 layers. The pyramids are each topped with an old oxidized brass tack. The double sides of the frame are each 5 layers deep and have black velvet between them. This frame came from Germany, was made in the late 1800's, and is in very good to excellent condition. It has only a tiny bit of wear, a little loss to the dark lacquer surface, and a slight chip to the glass in one corner. It includes a matted print. The back can be removed for the replacement of your choice or removal of the glass. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: AOOA. Tramp art frame ... Close-up of top ... Close-up of bottom ... Back ... Close-up of back.
This is a nice round tramp art frame on a base. It could be used for a mirror, as a dresser piece, or for display. The frame is four layers deep and is constructed from pine, while the base is oak. The entire piece has been varnished. This frame is 10" high including the base, and has an opening of 5 1/4" in diameter. The layers and some of the chipping and decorative carving are highlighted in black paint. There is a small area of red velvet on top surrounding an upper triangle. The frame is in excellent condition, although there is a tiny chip on the bottom front. The base is 5" by 2 1/4", and the outside of the frame is 7" in diameter. It was probably made about the 1940's to 50's. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AORP. Round tramp art desk frame ... One side ... Other side ... Back.
This is a wild and wonderful 5-legged tramp art stand or table. It is about 19 3/4" high by 13" by 14 1/4" across the top and 15" across the legs. The surface is extremely nice, having old oxidized gold over silver on the chip-carved and layered legs and pedestal. The round top is decorated in swirls of many colors.These look like a combination of sponge or stipple painting and then blue and white oils applied more thickly. The piece was probably made c. 1920. One of the little rectangular pieces around the top edge is missing, and there is some loss to the others. It is in otherwise excellent condition, is sturdy, and very unusual. The price is $550.00. Inventory Code: PRAT. Tramp art table ... Two other sides ... Two more views ... From above ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of top ... Closeup of legs ... From below ... Another view from below ... Closeup from below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is one of two very interesting, decorative scientific display models. They both were made by the W.M. Welch company. It is an AM Radio Teaching or Demonstration Fixture - and it works. That's right, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object and listen to it at the same time - and, not only that, but also look at the colors and lights of the glowing vacuum tubes. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. Just a very "cool" piece. Both this and the other display item are the same size and were likely made in the 1950's. Both have a metal tag from the University of Wisconsin. Each has a removable cover held on by hooks, and has a carrying handle. The size of the wooden box is 31 1/4" wide by 21" high, by 5 3/4" deep. There is some minor cosmetic damage to one corner of the outer case. They are both in very good condition - and have a great look. The price is $450.00 each. Inventory Code: TSKC. Scientific display radio ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... The other side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of metal tags and vacuum tube ... With lid closed.
This is the second of the two scientific display models. It is a Triode Tester Teaching or Demonstration Fixture. It may work, but we have no triodes to test. However, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. There is a small door in the back for adding batteries. Also a very "cool" piece.
Wikipedia says "A triode is a type of vacuum tube (or valve in British English) with three elements: the filament or cathode, the grid, and the plate or anode. The triode vacuum tube was the first electrical amplification device. Triodes are largely obsolete, having been replaced by the transistor, but do still find application where power consumption and overall size are not concerns, but low component count and high power capacity are." The price for this model is $450.00. Inventory Code: TSKH. Scientific model triode tester ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of school label ... Closeup of company label ... With cover closed ... Back ... Closeup of battery compartment.
This is a metal worker's whimsey: a folk art smiling head made from brass found objects including pipe, plumbing fixtures, nuts, hooks, etc. The top of his "hat" screws off, and small things could be kept inside the entire pipe. The size is 10 3/4" high by 4" wide by 3 1/2" deep. It has a nice well patinated surface and is in excellent condition. The age is unknown, but is likely from the mid 1900's or earlier. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: PRTP. Metalworker's whimsey head ... Two more views ... Side views ... Closeups ... Back view ... Another closeup of the head ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the base ... From above ... From above, top open ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
A push-me-pull-you toy with two carved bears. (The two sticks slide back and forth, tilting the bears one way and then the other.) 11 1/2" long, 5" high, 1 1/4" wide. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: PHSW. Image.
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.
This is an early 20th century memory cane holder or umbrella stand built over a sewer tile pipe. It is covered with shell, stone, shard, metal, mirror, buttons, glass, jewelry, and badges, with a varnish finish. The condition is excellent. This piece is 26" tall by 8 1/2" in diameter at the top, widening to 10" in diameter at the base, with an inner opening of 6" across. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: AKOP. Memory cane holder/stand ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... Third overall view ... Fourth overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of top, from above.
This carved folk art cross is built up from many individual pieces - all carved or worked on in some way. It is finished in black paint and crazed varnish with a super surface. From the early 1900's, it is very detailed. It is 16 3/4" high by 9 1/4" wide by 5 1/2" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: PRAP. Image ... Another view ... 3/4 view ... Closeup of the top (color does not show as well in this photo ... Closeup of the base ... Another closeup of the top ... Back view.
This is an old wooden gate with a wonderful weatherbeaten, rustic country look. It has a great surface and feeling of age, with nice old weathered hardware. The gate itself stands 43" high by 24" wide by 2" deep. With the support piece it is hinged to, the overall size is 49 1/2" high, 28 1/2" wide, 2" deep. It is from the early 20th century. This is a good visual piece for hanging or display, and can also function as a working door, either swinging or fixed. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: AKHK. Wood gate ... Another angle ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the other side ... Second closeup of the other side.
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