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Green tramp art frame	Fraternal carving	Hood ornament	Hood ornament
Amish child's quilt	Alaska Air plane model	Stealth bomber model	Mariachi sombrero
Relief carving of man with guitar	1950's ceramic sun/moon lamp	Winter scene watercolor	Clothespin planter
Primitive plaster Jesus	Stamp picture	Memory Bottle	Tramp art box with hearts
Tramp art crucifix shrine	Whimsey carving	Twig stand	Green birdhouse

This tramp art frame has very nice color and a style and chipping that is a little different than most. The frame was painted blue, then varnished, which gives a medium green color. The blue is still visible on the back. It is three layers deep plus an extra (fourth) pyramid on the corners. It is in excellent condition, with no breaks or loss, and appears to have been made about the 1930's. The size is 8 3/4" by 10 3/4", with an opening of 3 3/4" by 5 3/4". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AWCC. Image ... Back.    Larger images:   Image ... Back.

This is an exceptional relief carved and painted whisk broom holder covered with fraternal symbols. It includes the three rings and axe of Odd Fellows, the sword and moon of the Shriners, and the star of Rebecca. In addition, it has a face carved in a center panel and the words "MELHA" and "In hoc signo vinces". The size of this object is 14" high, about 10" wide, and 5" deep. It is made out of pine, is in excellent condition, and was probably done around the early part of the 1900's. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: AWCR. Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Close-up of the front ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.     Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.

Here are two decorative chrome rocket ship automobile hood ornaments. They are probably from early 1950's cars. Both have some bright chrome, but are also pitted, with some rust showing.

This ornament looks like it may be from a Ford. It is 18" long, 11" wide, and about 2" high. The price is $60.00. Inventory Code: AOSA. Image ... From above ... From below.    Larger images:   Image ... From above ... From below.

This ornament looks like it may be from a Chevrolet. It is 13 1/2" long, 10 1/2" wide, and about 2 1/2" high. The price is $60.00. Inventory Code: AOST. Image ... From above ... From below.    Larger images:   Image ... From above ... From below.

This is a wonderful, graphic, Amish child's quilt. It is 45" by 64". The small size makes it perfect for display on a wall, although it certainly can be used on a bed or as an accent piece. It was bought from the family in Medina Co., Homersville, OH. This visually interesting cotton quilt is in excellent washed condition and was made around 1950. It is machine pieced and hand quilted. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKHH.   Amish child's quilt ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.    Larger images:   Amish child's quilt ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.

Here are two folky, hand-made airplanes; both done by the same person - Oliver Rzick. They were done in 1999 and 2000. They are decorated with stripes and stars cut from newspapers, and have wheels taken from toys. Each has a metal hanger top and bottom, and they can be hung individually or one below the other in a chain.

The first plane, Alaska Air, is an MD-80. It is made from wood covered with a Gesso-like material to give added form. It was then painted gray and decorated with pieces cut from newspapers. It has further detailing done in both paint and marker. It is 28" long, 8" high, and has a wingspan of 29". It is in very good condition with a few flakes of gray paint missing. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AWKH.
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The Stealth Bomber is made from thin tongue and groove wood, with an old varnish surface. Besides the applied paper stars and strips, it has further detailing done in marker. The plane has two sets of metal wheels screwed to the bottom. The third set has the bracket, but the wheels are missing. This plane is 16" long, about 3" high, has a wingspan of about 41". It is in very good condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: AWKO.
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One of several original Mexican Sombreros. They are all in excellent condition, and are not new. They appear to be 20 to 30 years old, or possibly older and are wonderful, decorative objects - in addition to being just the right headwear for that "special" occasion. This sombrero is a very splashy black velvet decorated top and bottom with applied, silver and white braid and multicolored sequins. It is in excellent condition, and measures 24" across. You can see the rest on our Sombreros page. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AHHW. Top view ... Closeup of top ... Bottom view ... Side view.    Larger images:   Top view ... Closeup of top ... Bottom view ... Side view.

This is a nice, large, memory bottle. It is covered with hundreds of beads, buttons, jewelry, and trinkets, including many interesting and unusual objects. It is in excellent condition with only a tiny bit of loss. There is a badge from 1963, and it seems to be from that age. The bottle is 14" high and 7" in diameter. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: AWHP. Overall Image ... Different view ... Another view ... Top and upper area ... Bottom and lower area.     Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Different view ... Another view ... Top and upper area ... Bottom and lower area.

This is a very nice tramp art box. It is done in a style known as "flat work", and includes two carved and inlaid hearts, a sunburst, two eight pointed stars, and four elongated diamonds. The box is built up from one and a half cigar boxes. There are two round medallions missing from the two ends. Otherwise it is in excellent condition, but has no lid. There are several different tones and colors which show the various woods incorporated in the box. It is finished with a clear lacquer. The size is 6 3/4" long, 5 3/4" deep, and 4 1/4" high. It was made in the early 1900's. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AWHC. Overall Image ... Different overall ... Back ... Side 1 ... Side 2 ... Top down ... Inside ...Bottom.     Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Different overall ... Back ... Side 1 ... Side 2 ... Top down ... Inside ...Bottom.

Here is a small picture made primarily from cut up stamps and highlighted with pen and ink. The scene is the interior of a room with two chairs, fireplace, wall paintings, and more. This is probably about 30-35 years old, with some of the stamps being a bit older. It is marked on the back: "Francisceines Missionnaires de Maire, Quebec". We have had a couple other ones done by them; so apparently this mission made stamp pictures to raise funds. The painting is in excellent condition, with a tear to the backing paper. The frame is 3 1/8" by 4 1/8". The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ATKA.   Image.

This 1950's lamp has a ceramic base, with metal spirals curling out from the narrowest point. The shade is made from two concentric cylinders of translucent green plastic, sprinkled with little silver stars, white moons, and gold suns. It is 28 1/2" high, the shade is 19" in diameter, and it is in very good condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: PPPC. Overall Image ... Second Image ... Closeup of shade ... Second closeup of shade.   Larger images: Overall Image ... Second Image ... Closeup of shade ... Second closeup of shade.

Watercolor by CD Love. There is a sprig of flowers painted on the reverse. It is 6" by 9", in very good condition, the paper is slightly yellowed. From St. Louis area, probably 1940's. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: APRH. Image.

This is a very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar(?), sitting in a chair. It is painted, and the free-standing shape may have been made as a bookend. C. 1930's, it is 7 1/4" high by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep. A small split in the base does not detract, otherwise very good condition. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: ASSO. Image.

Here is a planter made from an old can surrounded by old-fashioned painted wood clothespins (not the spring type). The weathered paint is brown over green. Probably made around the 1940's, it is in very good condition. The size is 4 1/4" high by 7 1/4" in diameter. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: PRWS. Image.

This is a Jesus sculpture hand carved out of plaster which seems to have been formed over flexible copper tubing used for plumbing. A loop of the tube which can be used as a hanger extends out the back. The carving is 8 1/2" tall, 6" deep at the base (8 1/2" with the tube), and 4" wide. He is wearing two crosses. One has red stones in it, while the other has the body of Christ and hollow tubes which probably contained water. It is painted (probably water colors) all over. The hair and beard are brown, it has a green crown of thorns, blue eyes, a blue garment, and light skin color. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: PCSR. Image.

This is a carved whimsey that is very interesting in that it seems to have been a work in progress. The balls are still fixed, yet all the hard work was done, so they could have been released easily. The piece has nice form and a naturally aged and darkened surface. It was likely made in the 1940's or so, is 14" long by 1 1/4" square, and in excellent condition. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AKCT.   Image ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view.    Larger images:   Image ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view.

This is an extremely unusual, small and intricate tramp art display case. It has a hinged door with glass, and glass on the other three sides. The case contains a crucifixion scene, and includes many carved wooden tools associated with the crucifixion. It also has three lithographs representing Jesus and the two thieves (although they all seem to be Jesus). The case is topped with a cross and has an ornate finial and other details. It is finished in an old, oxidized gold paint, and was likely made around C. 1920's. The case is about 11 1/2" to the top of the cross, by 5 1/2" wide and 4" deep. It is not in perfect condition, as it has quite a lot of bits and pieces of loss. Obviously, this is a consideration, but in balance, is clearly outweighed by the rarity of this one-of-a-kind piece. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AKAO.   Image ... 3/4 view ... Another view from above ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Another angle ... Closeup front ... Closeup back ... Closeup one side ... Closeup the other side.    Larger images:   Image ... 3/4 view ... Another view from above ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Another angle ... Closeup front ... Closeup back ... Closeup one side ... Closeup the other side.

This is an old, rustic twig stand, with a great look and surface. It was likely made in the 1930's or earlier of hickory or a similar hardwood, with a plywood and pine top. The bark is still on, although a few slivers are curling. The stand is 27 1/4" high, 31" wide, and 15" deep. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. On the back, a bend section of one piece is missing. The surface is unfinished and the color is a rich medium brown. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AKTR.   Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.

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Here is a birdhouse in the shape of a cabin with a peaked roof and chimney. The front is hinged to open for cleaning. The very weathered surface is a wonderful mix of green and white paint and bare wood. One side has brown and green paint, also with remnants of white. It was found in Maine, and is 11" high by 8 3/4" wide by 7 1/2" deep. The condition is sturdy for display, with heavy weathering from outside use. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TPCS.   Green birdhouse ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With front opened ... Back ... Closeup ... From above ... From below.
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