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Star tree	Doorknob weathervane	Tramp art display tree: over 4 feet high	Exceptional, large, African-American carving
Pottery planter	African-American quilt top	Carving with faces, animal	19th c. lap desk gameboard
Wagon wheel hub	Ball in cage whimsey with swivel	Architectural iron stars	Lewis Smith train
Painted tramp art box	Large splint basket	Carved eagle	Primitive handmade wheelbarrow
Folky Pennsylvania cupboard	Moon and stars cupboard	Folk art snake	Folding anchors
Hand wrought massive clamps	Primitive "make-do" bench	Painted wood barrel	Unusual marquetry box

This is a painted wood barrel, with a slot in the lid for collections. It is decorated with red, white, blue, maroon, and silver, with the words "Elevator Fund" "Want To Walk Or Ride!", and a large hand with extended thumb. Part of the lid is hinged, to remove the collections, with a metal hasp. It stands 30" high, and is 18" in diameter at the top, about 21" in diameter at the middle. Age is c. 1940's, and it is in good display condition. Because the wood has shrunk with age, the upper metal hoop is a little bigger than the barrel, however, it is securely in place. The bottom of the barrel, and a bottom hoop are missing, but the barrel is still solid and sturdy. It makes a great end table, or start a collection for your own elevator. The price is $495.00. Inventory Code: TCKC.   Painted collection barrel ... Another angle ... Top ... Back view ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of the bottom ... Closeup from above ... With lid open ... Closeup of opening ... From below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Painted collection barrel ... Another angle ... Top ... Back view ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of the bottom ... Closeup from above ... With lid open ... Closeup of opening ... From below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.

This is a very primitive "make-do" bench or small table, painted grey and red. It was made from leftover scraps of wood - some with cracks, knots, or partial cuts, whatever was available. From these odds and ends, and lots of big nails, someone made up a sturdy and functional piece. This table dates from the 1940's or 50's; it is 34" wide by 11" deep by 16 1/2" high. Since the cracks are original, it is in very good condition with minor paint wear. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TAWW.   Painted primitive bench ... Front view ... Back view ... Another angle from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Painted primitive bench ... Front view ... Back view ... Another angle from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... With a soda can for scale.

Here are two massive, hand wrought iron "C" clamps. Each measures about 11" wide by 10" high, 1 1/2" thick, and weighs about 7 1/2 pounds. The handles and the main body of the clamps were hand formed. The surface is a very dark, old iron. These are old, in good, used condition. One has a small crack in the body of the "C". They have a really nice look and strong presence. The price for the pair is $175.00. Inventory Code: THRK.   Hand wrought clamps ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of one ... The other side ... From below ... Closeup of second clamp ... Second, other side ... Second, from below.
Larger images:   Hand wrought clamps ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of one ... The other side ... From below ... Closeup of second clamp ... Second, other side ... Second, from below.

This is a group of three old cast iron star tie-ins from the 1800's. They are mounted on a new metal tree-shaped base. The stars are in excellent old condition. Two are very unusual with slits rather than holes in the center. One star is painted red, a second has remnants of blue paint, while the third is naturally aged and unpainted, with a few flecks of white. The stars are each about 7" to 7 1/2" across. The base alone is 16" by 12" by 6". With the stars, the assemblage is 18" by 18" by 6". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAAA.   Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.
Larger images:   Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.

This whimsical metal weathervane arrow was hand made on a doorknob base. It is 24" long by 5" high, the point is 2" wide. It was most likely made in the 1940's or 50's. It has weathered green paint over remnants of red, and is in excellent condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AWTT. One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail.    Larger images:   One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail.

This wonderful tramp art style display tree is hand made and has great, weathered gray and red paint. Formerly used as a plant stand, it also looks super with small carvings, tramp art, or (name your favorite collection). There are small wheels on the bottom to move it. It is 51 1/4" high by approx. 30" by 30". C. 1940's, it is in very good, weathered condition: a few of the platforms have cracks, but all are sturdy and useable. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: PRRO. Image ... From above ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Displaying a collection (not included).    Larger images:   Image ... From above ... Closeup ... Another angle ... Displaying a collection (not included).

This is a large, powerful African-American carving of a man and lion. The mane of the lion makes up the man's hair. It stands almost 3 feet high - 33" by 13" by 22", and is hand carved from ancient swamp-submerged cypress with a varnish finish. This is one of three known carvings by the same anonymous artist found in Florida. We are told that one of them was found in a black neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. This one has been in a private collection for about the last 30 years, and was probably made around the 1940's. Overall the condition is very good, and it is very sturdy. There is an old crack on one of the lion's teeth, a very old drying crack around and underneath the lions' chin (which is still very strong), and a few scuffs in the finish. The price is $3400.00. Inventory Code: AAHW.
Overall Image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side of man - top 2/3 ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.

Larger, more detailed images:   Overall image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side view of man ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.

This is a small planter. It has three holes formed in it for hanging. It is in excellent condition with a medium glossy glazed surface; and is nicely decorated in red, blue, green rust, and yellow colors. It is 4 1/4" high by 6" in diameter. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AHWR. We have several others in various sizes and colors. Image ... Another side ... From above ... From below.    Larger images:   Image ... Another side ... From above ... From below.

This is a vibrant and graphic African American made one-patch quilt top. It came from east Texas. It is hand pieced from cotton fabrics in a variety of weaves and surfaces. The age is from the middle of the 20th century, made from older fabrics. It measures 85" by 74", and is in excellent, unwashed condition. The striking color play looks great on a wall or a bed. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: TSOC.   African-American quilt top ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of the back.
Larger images:   African-American quilt top ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of the back.

This is a very interesting whimsey carving. It has a head, with faces on all four sides, inside a chip carved enclosure, topped by an animal. It is carved from walnut, with a natural surface, and is fairly old - probably 1920's or 30's. It was found in New York state, stands 7" high by 1 3/4" by 1 3/4", and is in good condition with an age split. The price is $200.00. Inventory Code: ATHS. One side ... Another view ... Front ... The other side ... Back.    Larger images: One side ... Another view ... Front ... The other side ... Back.

This is a very old single board lap desk with an old checker board painted on the reverse. The lap desk is probably from the mid to late 1800's. While the painting of the checker board may have been added slightly later, it is definitely not recent, and considering the wear and surface, may have been original to the piece. The desk is made from fairly thin softwood (about 1/2" thick) and is hand cut and shaped. It is attached to two carved cross supports by old screws. It is about 36 1/2" long, by 18 1/2" wide. The checker board is about 12" by 12". Two screws and a wire were added fairly recently for hanging. It is in good condition, with normal wear from the period and an age split, visible in the photos. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: TOCP.   19th c. lap desk gameboard ... Closeup of game area ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, right side ... From above ... Desk side ... Desk side, from side ... Desk side, upper right ... Desk side, upper left ... Desk side, lower left ... Desk side, lower right ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   19th c. lap desk gameboard ... Closeup of game area ... Closeup, left side ... Closeup, right side ... From above ... Desk side ... Desk side, from side ... Desk side, upper right ... Desk side, upper left ... Desk side, lower left ... Desk side, lower right ... With a soda can for scale.

Here is an old, decorative and primitive, wagon wheel hub with beautiful look and form. It came from Ohio and likely is from the 1800's. It is heavy and solid, made of hard wood with metal bands. The piece is 8 1/2" in diameter by 12" high and is in excellent, weathered and used condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TCHR.   Wagon wheel hub ... Two different angles ... Two more views ... Three views from another angle ... One end ... The other end.
Larger images:   Wagon wheel hub ... Two different angles ... Two more views ... Three views from another angle ... One end ... The other end.

This is a nicely carved whimsy from a single piece of pine. It has a ball in cage, swivel, and chain link. One of the balls is freely moving within the cage. The other is part of the swivel mechanism: it is attached to the link above, and the cage rotates freely around it. This whimsy is in excellent condition, with a natural, oxidized surface. It is 9 3/4" long by 3/4" by 3/4". It is probably 50 years old or older. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TSWT. Whimsey carving ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view.    Larger images:   Whimsey carving ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view.

Here are two large cast iron star tie-ins. They both still have the original metal support rods, so they are now free-standing (although could be removed from the bars). The stars are 9 1/2" across by 1" thick; and the rods are 24" long. They have a good look and a dark, oxidized surface with some some traces of old black paint. The condition is excellent with some old, rough surfaced rust. The price is $225.00 each. Inventory Codes: AOAC. AOAH.
Front ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... 4th view ... As if it is removed ... One alone.    Larger images:   Front ... 2nd view ... 3rd view ... 4th view ... One alone.

Here is a train, drawn in markers on cardboard, by Lewis Smith. It is 6 1/2" high by 17" wide. This was drawn on found cardboard that has some flattened creases and some very faint staining visible in the photo (which to us does not detract from the image in person). Lewis preferred to use recycled and imperfect materials in his art - it reflected the value he saw in everyday objects that others discarded. See much more of his work, or find out about his life. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: LS137.   Image ... Larger image.

This well decorated tramp art box is 4" high by 13" wide by 6 3/4" deep. C. 1930's, it is painted an oxidized gold, with a few little more recent touch-ups. It has feet and a hinged lid with a pincushion on top; it is not built up on the back. The fabric of the pincushion is worn, the box is in very good condition.. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: PKOA.   From above ... Front view.    Larger images:   From above ... Front view.

This is a large, two-handled, wood splint basket with nice detail. It is woven in several different textures, and measures 17 3/4" high by 19" wide by 17 1/2" deep. Found in northern Alabama, the age is unknown, but it is old. There is a very little damage to one bottom corner, but it is still strong. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PRCA. The closeup image shows the little bit of damage, as well as showing the color and detail much better. Image ... Closeup.

A bold, angular eagle, in a sitting position. It is carved from dark wood and mounted on top of a cork. 4 1/4" high, including the cork, by 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: PCRO. Image.

This primitive, hand made, folding wheelbarrow is painted in layers of yellow and orange. This cool, funky piece has a lot of character, and would look great in the garden, standing in a corner, or folded and hung on a wall. The date "1960" is carved into the handle. One of the folding uprights was replaced a long time ago with an unpainted piece that appears to be part of an axe handle. It is 44" long by 17 1/2" wide across the handles. When unfolded, it stands about 2 feet high. It is in very good, used and weathered condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TARR.   Primitive wheelbarrow ... Another view ... Closeup of the wheel ... Closeup of the handle, with date ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
Larger images:   Primitive wheelbarrow ... Another view ... Closeup of the wheel ... Closeup of the handle, with date ... One side ... The other side ... From above.

This is an absolutely wonderful, folky small cupboard. It was hand made in York, PA around 1900. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, done by a craftsman of considerable skill and taste and carries a feel of caring. This piece stands about 58" high by 22" wide and 16" deep. The carved turn handle extends another 2 1/2". It is set on four old casters for easy rolling. It is made primarily from pine and finished with a dark lacquer or varnish which has taken on the most marvelous patina and surface texture. The entire piece is decorated and accented with carved and applied diamond and triangular shapes. The top has a rounded sawtooth border, while the crest also contains turned conical decoration. Inside are two shelves and a hand made drawer which also has a marquetry front and larger applied diamond. Apparently the door originally hit the drawer pull so the back was mortised to make room - a charming "make-do". This attractive and unusual cupboard could fit in many settings. The condition is excellent with an old hairline crack that was reglued on the upper back. This piece can be shipped via FedEx ground. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: TPOR.   See a slideshow of several views [373k].
Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.
Larger images:   Folky Pennsylvania cupboard ... Front view ... Closeup of the top ... Overall, with door open ... One side ... The other side ... Another closeup of the top ... Another view with door open ... Closeup of the drawer inside ... Closeup of the door and handle ... Closeup of the door ... Closeup of one side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another overall view.

Here is a wonderfully folky hand made folk art cabinet decorated with stars, moons, and other carved and applied accent pieces. It can be hung on a wall or sit on something else. This piece is made from what appears to be crate and other woods. It was painted white. This has now aged and alligatored to an extremely attractive surface and patina. The cabinet has a door which opens, revealing the main storage area and a shelf above. It has the original door pull. The bottom is a drawer. This also has the original pull. The crest at the top is divided into 4 small compartments to hold additional items if desired. The cabinet is 25" high by 14 1/4" wide by 11 1/4" deep. It was likely made in the early 1900's, probably about 1910's or 1920's, and is in very good, sturdy condition, with just some slight normal wear. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: TWRC.   See a slideshow of several views [569k].
Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Extreme closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Another closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

This painted snake has been carved from a naturally spiral-twisted root or vine. The workmanship is primitive, and the color and sense of motion are striking. It is approximately 23 1/2" long, and curves to 5" wide and 2 1/2" high. The wood is very dense and dark brown: there is black paint on the head and tail, but the rest of the dark bands you see in the photos are the unpainted color. The age is unknown, but it is not new, possibly 50 years old or so. The condition is very good. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TPWC.   Folk art snake ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail ... From the other side ... Another closeup of head ... Another closeup of tail ... From above.
Larger images:   Folk art snake ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of tail ... From the other side ... Another closeup of head ... Another closeup of tail ... From above.

Here are two interesting and decorative collapsible anchors. This is the smaller one and measures only 7" by 2" by 2" when folded. Opened, including the hanging ring it is 8 1/2" long, while the four flukes extend to 7" across. It is made from galvanized iron. It is not too old, but obviously used, with a nice surface. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TTPK.   Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... From above ... From below ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, below.
Larger images:   Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... From above ... From below ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, below.

This is the second of two anchors. It also has an interesting form. This one is older, possibly from the 1950's. It also was made from galvanized iron and has a nice, old, worn surface. Both arms and the two flukes fold; reducing the size to only 17" by 2" by 3". Opened, with the hanging ring it is about 19" by 14" by 17". The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TTPR.   Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, above.
Larger images:   Anchor ... Another view ... A third angle ... Closeup ... From above ... From below ... Side view ... Folded up ... With the second anchor, above.

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