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Wheel chock	Vest from can poptops	Amish drawings	Rustic twig table
Whirligig Jointed Dancer	Carved bull head rack	Decorative cast iron	Primitive log birdhouse
Coconut carving	Barrel in a bottle whimsy	Several painted metal cutouts	Carved man with beard
Prairie School shelf by Russell Barr Williamson	Sculptural tramp art pedestal box	Bottle cap pitcher	Wooden horse weathervane
Parrot yard ornament	Whimsical Sawyer Whirligig	Burnishing tools Sculpture	Howard Finster clock case

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.

Here is wearable folk art. This is a vest constructed from interlinking aluminum soda or beer can pop top pulls. These are the old-fashioned pop tops that pulled completely off the can. Probably from the 1970's or earlier, it is well done and in very good condition with a few broken tabs. When flat, the vest is about 18" wide by 24" long. This fits a variety of "average" size people. A folded tab on the front can hook over the other side to loosely fasten it closed. It is a nice, decorative and unusual piece. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TCKP.   See a Slideshow of several views. [428K]
Poptop art vest ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup of front ... Closeup of back.
Larger images:   Poptop art vest ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup of front ... Closeup of back.

This is a selection of Amish drawings from OH, done in pastels. The artist, who was in her 30's when these were drawn, has been doing them since she was 12. She draws the images, and some of her family members fill them in, using colors she has selected. Their bishop allows the family to sell the drawings only if they are not signed and their names are not publicized. The drawings portray: an out-of-perspective home scene, and a series of two drawings depicting an Amish woman in a buggy being hit by a train: one just before the accident, and one just after, with the woman, horse, and buggy flying through the air. All are done in strong, rich colors, and have similar qualities of skewed perspective. They measure 30" by 40" and are contemporary pieces. They are priced at $450.00 each.

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. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AKSA. 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 is a tramp art pedestal box with very good form and surface, in excellent condition. It has a hinged lid with a lift tab, and is lined with blue velvet. The upper layer on each side and top is chip-carved into a repeating diamond pattern. The box is finished in a dark lacquer with reddish undertones, that has crazed nicely with age. It is built up in eight layers on each side, ten layers on the top, and 15 between the bottom of the box and the pedestal base. It measures 8 1/2" high by 10" wide by 7 1/2" deep, and has no damage that we can find. It was made c. 1900. The price is $700.00. Inventory Code: TPPA.   Tramp art box ... Another view ... A third view ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... From above ... Closeup of top ... With lid open ... From below ... Closeup from below.
Larger images:   Tramp art box ... Another view ... A third view ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... From above ... With lid open ... From below ... Closeup from below.

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. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: ARWP. 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.

This is a wonderful, likely one of a kind shelf. It was made by noted Milwaukee architect and designer Russell Barr Williamson, who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright and continued in the Prairie School. This piece has exceptional form, conveyed through a sparse style. The detailing is very fine, with finger joints, a detailed, layered, multitoned finish, and an extra, hidden support bracket in the back. It was made in the 1940's or 50's, and measures 37 1/2" wide by 14 1/4" high by 8" deep. The condition is excellent, with a few slight scrapes on the bottom where it attaches to the wall. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: TCHO.   Painted wood shelf ... Another view ... From the other side ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup of middle ... Another view from above ... From below ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of hardware in back.
Larger images:   Painted wood shelf ... Another view ... From the other side ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup other end ... Closeup of middle ... Another view from above ... From below ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of hardware in back.

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