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Five piece set rustic cedar table ware	Folky painted Whirligig	Pair of carved people	Carved lion c. 1900, walnut with glass eyes
Hand made band saw	Large Folk art airplane	Hooked Rug w/many animals	Carved walking stick
Cane or umbrella holder	5 Games in One gameboard	Outer space drawing	Industrial Doll Mold with great surface
Yard art robot	Birdhouse yard art	Masonic Wall box	Carved Man with overalls
Twig basket	Industrial brass faucet with heart-shaped handle	Whimsey carving w/twist	Ship in bottle whimsies
Old working Fish Decoy	Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving	Yellow iron cultivator wheel	One of Two Old Bog Shoes

These are two bog shoes - that have the look of faces. Made from wood and metal, they were attached to horses' hooves for working in the swamps and bogs for logging. The metal clasp would clamp on to the horseshoe and the wood spreads weight to support the horse. These are old and used with varying degrees of wear and loss. They came from Michigan. One of the shoes has a metal strap for support on the back, while the other has two wood strips. The first, (darker with 2 wood straps) is about 11" high by 10" wide. It also is about 1 1/4" thick, and is 2" deep including the wood straps on the back. Inventory Code: TOKA. The other, (lighter with metal strap) is about 10 1/2" high by 9" wide with the wood being 1 1/4" thick. Inventory Code: TOKP. The price for each is $80.00, with the pair for $140.00. We also have a pair of cast iron bog shoes available.   Horse bog shoes ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of TOKA ... Side view of TOKA ... Closeup of TOKP ... Side view of TOKP ... Both, from above ... Top view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Horse bog shoes ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of TOKA ... Side view of TOKA ... Closeup of TOKP ... Side view of TOKP ... Both, from above ... Top view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a decorative industrial metal wheel from a seeder or cultivator. It has a sunflower form and weathered, bright yellow paint. It was found in Des Moines, IA, and is in very good, used condition with expected paint wear. The wheel measures 20 3/4" across; the solid center is 15 1/2" in diameter, and it is 2" deep. The piece is old, with a good look. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TOAH.   Yellow iron cultivator wheel ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Yellow iron cultivator wheel ... Side view ... Back view ... Side view, from back ... With a soda can for scale.

This is an extraordinary fan whimsey carving: the most intricate we have ever seen. It is all carved from a single piece of light-colored wood. At the top is a large fan. Each blade has been "feathered" by shaving very thin slivers from the edge so that they curl like plumes. The "handle" of the fan is carved into hearts and geometric shapes, with chain links at the bottom. Hanging from the chain is a bird, with wings and tail carved as three more fans. Again, this is all a single piece of wood with no joints. The whimsey has been professionally mounted in a wooden frame, with glass, against a green mat. The carving itself measures about 16 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide; the frame is 24" high by 21 1/4" wide by 1 1/4" deep. It is in excellent, near mint condition. Age is unknown - it is not new, but was probably made in the latter half of the 20th century, and mounted more recently. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TORH.   Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.

Here is an old, working fish decoy with painted spots. It is carved from wood, with metal fins and metal weights underneath. The decoy is old, with a very crazed surface with good patina. It measures 5" long by 1 1/4" high by 1 3/4" wide, in very good, used condition with minor paint loss on the fins. The eye hook on the back is bent over. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TOCR.   Fish decoy ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Fish decoy ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a pinball type gameboard with great color and graphics. "Poosh-M-Up 5 Game Streamliner" includes "Twenty-One - Put-N-Take - Baseball - Bagatelle - Pennants". It was made by Northwestern Products, in St. Louis, MO, and has a masonite back with a metal rim, applied printed front, wooden base, and lots of small metal pins and cups. The metal spring device along the right-hand side would have shot the balls onto the board. It is 22 1/4" tall by 12" wide by 1" deep. The condition is very good, with minor wear and soiling. It was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TOOA.   "5 Games in One" gameboard ... Closeup of top half ... Close of lower half ... Closer view of top ... Closer view of bottom ... Side view ... Top half, from side ... Bottom half, from side ... Top half, other side ... Bottom half, other side ... Back view ... Back, from side ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   "5 Games in One" gameboard ... Closeup of top half ... Close of lower half ... Closer view of top ... Closer view of bottom ... Side view ... Top half, from side ... Bottom half, from side ... Top half, other side ... Bottom half, other side ... Back view ... Back, from side ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a folky hooked rug with an outdoor landscape filled with many different animals. These include flying birds, possibly eagles, a raven, owl, ducks, swans, and other birds, plus a stork carrying a baby. There is a fat squirrel, a dragonfly, and a giraffe. The scene includes trees, a pond, sky and clouds. The rug is made from wool rags hooked through burlap. It measures 37" by 25", in good condition with some very light soiling and a little edge wear, mainly on the back. It was probably made in the 1930's or '40's. Overall this is a nice figural rug with lots of action and detail. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TOAO.   See a slideshow of several views [203k].
Hooked rug with animals ... Closeup, lower left ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Upper right ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Second of back ... Third of back ... Fourth of back.
Larger images:   Hooked rug with animals ... Closeup, lower left ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Upper right ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Second of back ... Third of back ... Fourth of back.

This is a wonderful little folky weather vane with a front blade that turns. All hand made, the blade is cut from a tin can - as the tail likely also is. The main body is crate wood, it has a spool securing the shaft, and has some sort of metal wire sticking up behind the spool, the purpose of which is unknown. The little weather vane is about 13 1/2" long and including the new base is 10 3/8" high. The blade is about 5 1/2" in diameter. The piece was probably made about the 1930's and is in excellent, used condition. The red and green paints have taken on a nice rich patina over the years. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TOKO.   Weather vane with blade ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action (977Kb).
Larger images:   Weather vane with blade ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action (977Kb).

This is a folky wall box done in a Masonic style. Instead of the "G" there is an "E" inside the compass and square. This is a nice, old, hand made piece. Probably done in the earlier part of the 1900's, it is scroll cut from hardwood, probably walnut, and finished with a thin lacquer. It has a good surface, and is in very good condition. The wall box is about 8 1/4" high by 5" wide by 2" deep. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TWKS.   Masonic Wall box ... Side views ... From above ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Masonic Wall box ... Side views ... From above ... From below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a folky and amusing carved man. He is wearing overalls and has his hands in the pockets. This piece was done with good detail including a fair amount of relief carving such as the eyes, straps of the overalls and eyebrows. The man stands about 9 1/2" high, is 3" wide and 2 1/4" deep. He is in excellent condition with good paint and surface and was probably carved about the 1970's. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TWPT.   See a slideshow of several views [178k]
Carved man with overalls ... Another view ... Front ... Back ... Both Sides ... From above and below ... Scale with soda can.
Larger images:   Carved man with overalls ... Another view ... Front ... Back ... Both Sides ... From above and below ... Scale with soda can.

This is a very folky large hand made metal airplane. It is mounted on a wooden base that is painted as an aerial landscape. The plane is made from cans, funnels, and sheet metal. It has translucent windows set in, the engines are painted green, the propellers red, and the rest is silver, with red, yellow, and blue circular designs on the wings and tail. The plane is 22" long by 27" wide, 15 1/2" high as mounted. The base is 11 1/4" in diameter. It appears to be from about the 1940's, or possibly earlier. The condition is good, with minor paint wear and very light surface rust. There is some loss to the tail, as seen in the closeup photo. It is very sturdy and strong for display, with a great look. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: THWW.   Folk art airplane ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Closeup from front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of wing ... Other wing ... Closeup of tail ... Other side of tail ... Tail from above ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup under wings ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Another overall view ... Video of the propellers [757k].
Larger images:   Folk art airplane ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of base ... Another closeup of base ... Closeup from front ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of wing ... Other wing ... Closeup of tail ... Other side of tail ... Tail from above ... Closeup from behind ... Closeup under wings ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Another overall view ... Video of the propellers [757k].

This is a selection of five small bottle whimseys, each with a ship inside the bottle. Each of the ships is made with paper sails, a wooden mast and hull, and are set is a putty like "sea". Two have American flags, and one has a stamp of "Cape Cod" on the rear sail. These bottle whimseys are nice, but not particularly elaborate. They are all in excellent condition and were likely made within the last 30 years. The prices are $35.00 each, with a discount for a multiple purchase.   See a slideshow of several views [277k]
Ship in bottle whimsies ... The other sides ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Ship in bottle whimsies ... The other sides ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

From left to right:

• Ship flying an American flag, in an oddly shaped tapered bottle with a metal screw cap. It is 4 1/2" high, 2" wide, and 1 1/2" deep. The price is $35.00. Inventory Code: TTRK.   Image ... Larger image.

• Triangular shaped bottle with concave sides, metal screw cap, 3 3/4" long by 2" wide and high. The rear sail is stamped "Cape Cod"  . The price is $35.00. Inventory Code: TTRW. Image ... Larger image.

• Triangular shaped bottle with concave sides, metal screw cap, and American flag. It is 3 3/4" long by 2" wide and high. The price is $35.00. Inventory Code: TTRR.   Image ... Larger image.

• Triangular shaped bottle with concave sides and a cork painted red, 3 3/4" long by 2" wide and high. The price is $35.00. Inventory Code: TTRC.   Image ... Larger image.

• Round vertical bottle, with a metal screw cap, 3 1/2" high and 1 1/2" in diameter. The price is $35.00. Inventory Code: TTKS.   Image ... Larger image.

These two large and funky yard art people have great character. One also doubles as a birdhouse. They have log torsos with hinged wood arms and legs, plywood feet, and faces highlighted with paint and found objects. They are both in excellent, weathered condition, and could be as old as the 1950's or 60's or might be a little bit more recent, but nicely weathered and not new. They were made in Minnesota. They are priced separately, with a discount for the pair.   Both yard art log people ... Front view ... The other side ... In the yard.    Larger images:   Both yard art log people ... Front view ... The other side ... In the yard. Following are individual details and photos.

The first one has a robot face made from found objects, with a plywood cap topped by a red light bulb in a ceramic socket. His expression seems dismayed. He has a blue hat, brown feet, and blue and yellow paint on his face. He measures 46" high when stretched out. Seated, as he is in the photos, he is 37" high from his feet to the top of his light bulb. He is about 12" wide, and 11" deep (21" deep when seated). The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: TPST.   Man with light bulb hat ... Closeup ... Front view ... The other side ... Second closeup of face ... Closeup of face from front ... Closeup of upper body and head ... Closeup from side ... Closeup of body ... From above ... Another view from above ... With Matt, for scale.
Larger images:   Man with light bulb hat ... Closeup ... Front view ... The other side ... Second closeup of face ... Closeup of face from front ... Closeup of upper body and head ... Closeup from side ... Closeup of body ... From above ... Another view from above ... With Matt, for scale.

The second person has a mechanism to make his tongue go in and out, and his eyes pop out and back. It works by turning the knob on the side of his face. His head is also a birdhouse, with a hole in the back. He has a painted plywood face, and blue hat and feet. He measures about 46" high overall, 39" high when seated. He is 13" wide, and 11" deep (22" deep seated). The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: TPSC.   Birdhouse man ... Closeup, tongue out, eyes in ... Closeup, tongue in, eyes out ... Front view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup of body ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Closeup from front ... Animation of action.
Larger images:   Birdhouse man ... Closeup, tongue out, eyes in ... Closeup, tongue in, eyes out ... Front view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup of body ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Closeup from front ... Animation of action.

This is a decorative piece of industrial art. It is a band saw, in old green paint. The metal parts are machined, in a hand built wooden frame. It was once driven by a belt, now it is more a sculptural form without a belt or blade. The upper section has a hinged cover that opens to replace the blade. This saw was likely made sometime between the 1920's to 40's. It is 28" high by 15" wide, and 4" deep, with a base which is 12" by 17". It is in very good, sturdy condition, and has a strong and interesting look with a good surface. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TPSO.   Band saw ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... Open ... Another view open ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Sixth closeup ... Closeup from above ... End view ... The other end.
Larger images:   Band saw ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... Open ... Another view open ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... Sixth closeup ... Closeup from above ... End view ... The other end.

This is an old, interesting figural carved wood staff labeled "Viking stave" made out of ironwood and signed Glenn Bell of Suches, GA. It includes a handle shaped like some kind of animal, with carved and painted eyes and two ears. On the shaft are several faces of people carved in depth, with extended noses, mouths incised and painted red, and eyes with brows. There are also several animal faces carved and highlighted in the bark. All of this has been left in a natural finish. There are two labels on top with details, and the letters B and E are incised into the handle. The tip is just the end of the wood. There is a little surface loss there, but the rest of the "stave" is good and solid, with a nice surface. This was probably made in the 1960s or 70's and is about 59" long. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: ARAP.
Overall image ... Handle and top ... Back ... Front ... Bottom ... One Section ... Another section ... Some faces.
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Overall image ... Handle and top ... Back ... Front ... Bottom ... One Section ... Another section ... Some faces.

This is an old, circular, wooden cane holder or umbrella stand. It was made as an octagon from 8 pieces of hardwood pieced and mortised together which were then turned on a lathe so it is round on the outside. It was then fixed to a turned base. All of this was finished with a very dark varnish, which has darkened more with age. This piece is in very good condition with some wear in the varnish, and stands 19" high with and outer diameter of 10" on top and 12" across the base. The opening is about 8". From the collection of Herbert Hemphill. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ARPT.
Image ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of base ... Another angle ... Bottom.
Larger images:   Image ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of base ... Another angle ... Bottom.

Pen and ink drawing of an alien standing at the bottom of a canyon, with stars overhead. It is by Robert E. Gilbert, and signed "REG 1404". Drawn on heavy textured paper, 8 1/4" wide by 11" high, which is attached to a lighter sheet of paper on the back. The condition is very good with some very light foxing at the bottom edge. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: REG79. See more of his work.       Image ... Larger image.

This is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a newer base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This piece is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. This is one of several doll molds available: you can see the others here. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT.   Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side     More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3-     More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images:   Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side     More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3-     More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.

This is a sculptural old and unusual long brass faucet with a heart shaped handle. It has a wonderful look to it and is now mounted on a new base and stand that display its classic features. We are not sure of the original use of this decorative industrial piece as we have not seen one quite like it before. It certainly is old, likely from the early 1900's, or possibly earlier. The top turns and can even be removed to see how the liquid would be allowed to flow. The piece is in excellent old condition. It has a great surface and color as well as very nice form. The faucet itself is 9 1/2" long by about 2" wide by 5 1/4" high. The full size, on the base and stand is 11 1/2" by 4" by 7 1/2" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TAWK.   Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Industrial brass faucet ... The other side ... Another view ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... Off the base ... From below ... With stem removed ... With a soda can for scale.

This is an unusual carved whimsey, with 3 balls-in-cages and sections carved with a twisted wood effect. It also is the first whimsey we have seen using a technique from wood turning: piecing many strips of different woods together before working it. In this way, there is a multi-toned effect from the various woods. The whimsey is in excellent condition, with a natural aged surface. It is 19 1/2" long by 1 1/2" square. It seems around 50 or so years old. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AKCA.
Overall View ... Second Overall View ... 3/4 end view ... Close-up of cage ... Close-up of end ... 3/4 view.
  Larger images: Overall View ... Second Overall View ... 3/4 end view ... Close-up of cage ... 3/4 view.

This is a 5 piece set of rustic decorative table ware items made from cedar. The group includes 2 candle sticks, a round flat serving tray, a square bowl set on 3 legs, and a larger rectangular bowl or tray. The last two might be used for holding some things like fruit, nuts, candy, or snacks.

The pieces probably were made about the 1940's. They are all finished in a clear gloss varnish, and are all generally in very good condition with some minor wear. The largest piece does have a little loss of applied pieces. The bases of items are plywood. On this are applied all sorts of small pieces of cedar, making a variety of designs. The candle sticks are turned from solid cedar and put on a base, while the square bowl sits on 3 legs which are branches of one cedar piece. The round tray is decorated with applied pieces on the top and all around the edges. The price for the group is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCKW.   Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.    Larger images:   Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.

Round serving tray: 11 1/2" across by 1 " high.   Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back.    Larger images:   Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back.

Candle sticks: each about 7" tall on a base which is about 4 3/4" in diameter.   Cedar candlesticks ... Another view.    Larger images:   Cedar candlesticks ... Another view.

Square candy or nut dish: Decorated with old brass tacks that make a "J", it is about 9 1/2" square on top and has 4 smaller layers inside. It is about 6 1/4" high.   Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base.    Larger images:   Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base.

Rectangular serving tray or dish. This has 5 layers inside. The overall size is about 15 1/4" by 12 1//4" by 2 3/4" high.   Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.
Larger images:   Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.

This is a very well-made twig basket. It has a diamond shape, crossed corners, and a bent twig handle. It is finished in a very dark varnish and is in excellent, sturdy condition with some minor scuffing. It was probably made around the 1940's. The dimensions are 16 1/2" high by 19" by 13". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AHOA. Image ... Side view ... Another angle.    Larger images:   Image ... Side view ... Another angle.

This is a strong and "active" carved prowling lion. It is carved from walnut with glass eyes, and mounted on a separately carved base. There is a varnish finish. It measures 16 1/2" long by 4 1/4" wide by 8" high. There are small holes in the tips of the front paws, as if separate claws were intended, but never added. The two rear feet are cracked through, but are both very solidly in place. Otherwise the condition is very good, with slight finish wear. The age is probably c. 1900. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TCKH.   Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images:   Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.

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