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This is a folky old wood sign. Painted on a single board is the message: "$100.00 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of any person destroying or damaging this company's property..." The sign looks like it was done about the 1940's and the paint, with some slight wear is still good and strong. Two metal loops were added on the back for hanging. The board has some old dry rot along one edge. This sign is 65" long by 7 1/4" high by 3/4" thick. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TORK. Reward sign ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup middle ... Closeup, right side ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup from above ... Overall, side view ... Back view ... Closeup, back left ... Closeup, back middle ... Closeup, back right ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Reward sign ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup middle ... Closeup, right side ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup from above ... Overall, side view ... Back view ... Closeup, back left ... Closeup, back middle ... Closeup, back right ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a large and impressive tramp art frame with sculptural form. It is built up in four to nine layers, with a bold diamond and square border. The back is made from crate wood, including a piece labeled "Certified Pure Gold". The front is cigar box wood, with an old, dry, dark lacquer finish. There is an old wedding photo in the frame, which could easily be replaced. The frame measures 20 1/4" wide by 24 1/4" high, with an opening 6 1/2" by 10 1/4". It was made c. 1900 or a bit older, and is in excellent, near mint condition. One small piece has been replaced. The price is $1175.00. Inventory Code: TRSP. 
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Tramp art frame ... Side view ... Closeup, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower right ... Lower left ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art frame ... Side view ... Closeup, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower right ... Lower left ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a tramp art frame done in a layered style without chip-carving. It is built in up to eight layers. The base layer is decorated with spoon carved scalloping. The frame has good form and age. It was likely made in the early 1900's, and was painted gold. This has oxidized on the front to a dark muted tone while the back and sides retain the brighter surface. The frame is very good condition with a few little spots of wear and a little loss, mainly the tip of one point on a corner. It is 15 1/4" by 11 1/4" on the outside, with an opening of 7 5/8" by 4 5/8". The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TORC. See a slideshow of several views [341k].
Tramp art frame ... Side view ... From above ... Closeup, lower right ... Lower left ... Upper right ... Upper left ... Closeup one side ... Back view ... Another back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art frame ... Side view ... From above ... Closeup, lower right ... Lower left ... Upper right ... Upper left ... Closeup one side ... Back view ... Another back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a nice small birdhouse made in the style of a 1950's ranch house. It is in excellent, old condition, with good color, detail, and form. The walls are made from 3/4" pine, while the roof and bottom are 1/4" plywood. The decorative doors and window are from veneer, with small cut pieces and layering of the windows on the garage doors. They have all been painted in great detail. The bottom of the house is held by screws so it can be removed for cleaning. The birdhouse is 11" long by 7" deep, and 5 3/4" to the top of the hanging screw eye. It is likely from the 1970's or so. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TOWW. See a slideshow of several views [401k].
Ranch style birdhouse ... Another view ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of detail ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Ranch style birdhouse ... Another view ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of detail ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a folky hooked rug with an abstract center, surrounded by a wide border with four names: Winifred, Thaddeus, Eunice, and Marshall. The girls' names are on the long sides, and the boys' names on the short sides. Both "a"s in Marshall are backwards. The rug was made from wool rags on a burlap back. The main colors are blues and grays, with accents of red, yellow, cream, and brown. It measures 32" by 25", in very good condition, with tiny patches of wear in the corners. The age appears to be 1920's or 30's, but it could be older. The rug has been sewn to fabric and attached to a frame, ready to hang. It looks like it would also be easy to remove from the frame if you wanted to. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TOAR. See a slideshow of several views [573k].
Hooked rug ... Two more views ... With a yardstick for scale ... Side view ... Detail ... Closeup, one corner ... Closeup, second corner ... Closeup, third corner ... Back.
Larger images: Hooked rug ... Two more views ... With a yardstick for scale ... Side view ... Detail ... Closeup, one corner ... Closeup, second corner ... Closeup, third corner ... Back.
This is an old, large, cast iron horse head for a hitching post. It came from Iowa, and was probably made in the early 1900's. The head is about 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" from the nose to the back of the neck. The base is about 5 1/2" in diameter. It has several old layers of paint, with a nice, weathered surface showing some slight old rust. The eyes have been painted white and black. Overall, it is a nice example, in excellent, old condition. The price is $575.00. Inventory Code: TOTP. See a slideshow of several views [296k].
Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron horse hitching post ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very large and impressive carved whimsey. It has two large links, each with a cage. One cage contains a freely moving smaller cage with a moving ball in it. The other large cage has a moving smaller cage with a moving donut shape inside. The whimsy is carved from a single piece of dark wood, probably pine. A small metal hook has been screwed into one end for mounting. It measures 15 1/2" long by 2 3/4" by 3". The condition is very good, and it was probably made in the early 1900's, or even earlier. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: THOS. Large whimsey carving, four views ... Closeups, one end ... Two more closeups, same end ... Closeups, other end ... End views ... With a soda can for scale ... Another view.
Larger images: Large whimsey carving, four views ... Closeups, one end ... Two more closeups, same end ... Closeups, other end ... End views ... With a soda can for scale ... Another view.
This is a sculptural old wooden and metal chock. It was placed under the wheel of a vehicle to keep it from moving. The chock is made from a solid piece of wood around which are two studded metal bands with pointed teeth for gripping. It has a heavy metal handle on one end. The piece is about 16" long including the handle. It is about 7" high and 7" deep. The nice faded green paint is original. This was made about the 1920's, came from Iowa and is in very good condition with suitable wear from use. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: THPW. See a Slideshow of several views. [315K]
Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
Larger images: Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
This is a large, well-made tramp art box with outstanding extra details. A small, removable sliding piece hides the keyhole in the front. The inside is padded and upholstered with rose-colored fabric studded with numerous fabric-covered buttons. Two large upholstery needles were left in the lining. A metal handle is set into the top. The key is missing: the box will open and close but not lock. The condition is very good: one small tip is missing on the top, and two layers of a pyramid on the side have loss from their tips. Both are old breaks, hardly noticeable, otherwise it is very clean with a good surface. The box was made c. 1900, and measures 17" wide by 9 1/4" high by 11 1/2" deep. The price is $1,050.00. Inventory Code: THTP. Tramp art box ... Another view ... The inside ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... From above ... Lid open ... Closeups of the hidden keyhole ... Closeups of the sliding piece ... Closeups of the front ... Closeup of the top ... From below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art box ... Another view ... The inside ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... From above ... Lid open ... Closeups of the hidden keyhole ... Closeups of the sliding piece ... Closeups of the front ... Closeup of the top ... From below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Family. Inventory Code: PTWC. Image.
Before the train wreck. Inventory Code: PTWO. Image ... Larger image ... Closeup.
After the train wreck. Inventory Code: PTWR. Image ... Larger image ... Closeup.
This is a decorative, sculptural mounting of 3 industrial steel burnishing tools. They were used to smooth metal objects. The tools resemble barbells, but each end is a different size. They vary from 3/8" to 1 1/4" in diameter and from 6 1/2" to 8" in length. They are mounted on a new black metal base which is 9" by 2" and 8" high. The tools are in good condition with some slight wear and loss of the plating. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TAOS. Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
Larger images: Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
This is a nice old rustic end table. It is very attractive as well as sturdy. This was probably made in the 1920's to '40's. It stands about 20" high to the top of the points decorating the perimeter of the table, which is about 25" long and 13 1/2" deep. The top is a single board, the base, legs, and decoration are branches with the bark left on. This entire piece is finished in a dark varnish which has taken on a very nice surface over the years. There are also accents of very deep red. The condition is very good. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: THPP. See a Slideshow of several views. [535K]
Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
This is a one-of-a-kind whirligig which combines the action of a dancing jointed man with a spinning propeller and moving "dance floor". The base the dancer stands on goes up and down as the blades turn causing his legs, arms, and body to move. Made from wood, sheet metal, and odds and ends of hardware, including a spring, hand carved, and "make do" parts, it has a funky and unusual look. The man is carved from pine, has a top hat, and a face with nose, smile and other features. The sides are decorated with reflectors. It was originally clamped to something on top of a barn in Indiana. Now it is mounted on a base so that it is free-standing. It was probably made in the 1950's, and is in very good, used and weathered condition - although the front of one foot is long missing. Overall height with the base and original pole is 35". The whirligig itself is 21" long by 16" high by 5 1/2" wide, with an 18 1/2" propeller. The man stands 10 1/2" high. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AROH. Image ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup of the side ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Side view, including the pole and base ... Back view.
Larger images: Image ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup of the side ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Side view, including the pole and base ... Back view.
This is an old towel or tie rack decorated with a hand carved bull's head with horns which are pieced in. The overall form is a shield, with a cross at the top, and has hand carved supports for the rack pegged in. On the back are two wonderful pieced in patches, one of which strengthens a split in the cross. This piece was probably made in the 1930's or 40's, and is 13" high by 9 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep. Other than the original repairs (which really add to the appeal for us), the condition is excellent. It is carved from pine, which has been stained and waxed, and has developed a nice rich patina on the surface. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: ARHA. Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Detail of rack ... Closeup of old repair on back ... Closeup of second repair on back, and detail of pegging ... Back view. Larger images: Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Detail of rack ... Closeup of old repair on back ... Closeup of second repair on back, and detail of pegging ... Back view.
Here is an old, cast iron architectural piece of wisteria vines with leaves and flowers. It could have been used as a support or simply as a decorative accent, as it has very good form. It is highly detailed on both sides and was used outdoors. This piece was probably made in the early 1900's and has the original paint. It is about 20" long by 13" high, and 1" deep. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TSRK. Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle. Larger images: Decorative cast iron ... The other side ... Closeup of leaves ... Closeup of flowers ... Closeup, other side ... From an angle ... From another angle.
This is a wonderful, primitive birdhouse. It is made from a section of log with a big, dense, natural burl, capped with a split pine log roof, and mounted on a plywood base. The plywood is painted in a weathered black, the rest of the wood is a natural aged and oxidized surface, with interesting designs on the back where vines once covered the log. It stands 15 1/4" high by 9 1/2" wide by 14" deep. Age is unknown, but it is old. It is in excellent, weathered condition and has a great look. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: ARAK. Front view ... 3/4 view ... Another angle ... From slightly above ... One side ... The other side (photo slightly cut off) ... Back view ... From above. Larger images: Front view ... 3/4 view ... Another angle ... From slightly above ... One side ... The other side (photo slightly cut off) ... Back view ... From above.
This is a bank carved from a coconut. It is in the form of alligator. There is a slot in the top and a removeable plug below. 6" by 8 1/2" by 6 1/2". The condition is very good, with slight wear to the paint, probably from the 1950's or 60's. The price is $30.00. Inventory Code: ARCT. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Top view ... From below. Larger images: Image ... One side ... The other side ... Top view ... From below.
This is a pitcher made from bottle caps, with a large can lid for the bottom. It has very good form, and is painted a dark, oxidized gold. This is an older piece, made from cork-lined caps. You can just make out that one or two of the caps are from Coca-Cola. The pitcher is in very good condition with minor paint wear. It stands 7 1/4" high by 11" long by 7" wide. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCHC. Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
Larger images: Bottle cap pitcher ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Two front views ... Back view ... From below ... Closeup from above ... Closeup from below.
A nice wooden horse weathervane in weathered gray and black paint on both sides. An old spark plug was added to the front of the arrow to make it balance. It is 44 1/2" long by 16" high. The horse is cut from 1/2" plywood; the arrow is solid wood 1 1/2" thick. There is a metal plate with a hole for the pivot underneath. From Indiana, c. 1940's, it is in very good condition with a few very minor chips. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: ASHS. Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
This is a painted wooden parrot lawn ornament. It was probably made in the 1960's or 70's, but this is very hard to tell. It has some scuffing on the paint, but looks as though it was not outside much at all. The parrot is made from pine and is 15" tall, about 5" wide, and 3/4" thick. Inventory Code: AKSA. Ordered. (What this means.)
One side ... The other side ... From an angle. Larger images: One side ... The other side ... From an angle.
This is a whimsical whirligig of a man sawing wood. It has nice paint, and there are fun details, like a large screw bent into his pipe, and the pencilled in face. The mechanism was removed at some time, and then replaced with an old doorknob. The man is missing one leg. His coat and hat are dark blue. The propeller is red and white, with a light blue center. The paint is mostly strong, with a little weathering from outdoor use. The overall length is 26". The man stands 13 1/4" tall, on a base 4 1/4" wide, and the propeller is 22" in diameter. It is about 40 to 50 years old. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AAHC. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Another view ... Front view. Larger images: Image ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Another view ... Front view.
This amusing and interesting bottle whimsey has a barrel built inside and a lock stopper with a folky carved head. The top and bottom of the barrel were assembled from strips inside the bottle. Then, 17 individually carved staves were attached, and fastened with string hoops. "Apple Cider" is burned into the top, and "H. Campbell, 1989, Norwich Conn." into the bottom of the barrel. The top of the stopper is carved with a bald head with large ears and nose, and painted eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. It stands 14 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter and is in excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTKO. Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
Larger images: Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
Here is a series of old hand made, folky, metal cutouts painted on both sides. These pieces came out of an auto mechanic's garage in the Bedford, PA area. The garage had been closed since the 1970's and these had been adhered to the walls for decoration. As a result, many have marks on the back side showing where they were glued. These cutouts were likely made no later than the 1950's, and the look of some are definitely earlier. They are all original and untouched (other than a little cleaning). Priced individually, there will be a discount for a group purchase.
This duck is 19" by 19". The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: AROS. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
This girl with a watering can is 23 5/8" high by 18" wide. She is wearing a yellow and green outfit on one side, with a red can; while on the other the can is black and she is wearing a red and white outfit. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: AROA. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
This Betty Boop is 18 1/2" high by 6 3/4" wide. She has on a one piece bathing suit, red on one side and blue on the other. Inventory Code: ARWP. Ordered. (What this means.)
One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
This deer is 10 1/2" high by 9 1/2" wide. The price is $50.00. Inventory Code: ARWW. One side ... The other side. Larger images: One side ... The other side.
This is a clock case made by the Rev. Howard Finster, with nice painted decoration. It has the original, working clock and original print, and is stamped "Jesus Saves" on the back. It is carved, layered, and painted. The condition is almost excellent, it does have a small scuff on the top of the crest. It measures 22 1/2" high by 15" wide by 4" deep. Finster made these clock cases in the 1960's, embossing the designs with dies he made himself. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: AKKW. We also have other pieces by Howard Finster. Howard Finster clock case ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Back ... "Jesus Saves" stamp on back ... Another angle. Larger images: Howard Finster clock case ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of bottom ... Back ... "Jesus Saves" stamp on back ... Another angle.
This is a very weathered, primitive carved head of a bearded man. It is painted red, white, blue, and brown. It was found in Shreveport, LA, and probably dates to the 1930's or 40's. He is a cheerful fellow, standing 20" high, 8 1/2" wide, and 6 1/2" deep. While wood and paint are weathered, he is strong and sturdy, in very good display condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TCOW. Carved bearded man ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Carved bearded man ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
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