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Red, white, and blue whirligig	Hot Peanuts oven	Large, decorative cast iron wheel	TV Memory bottle
Fantastic flowers made from natural burl shapes	Mardi Gras musical folk art	Chopping block table	Painted wood pipe rack
Popeye whirligig	Airplane whirligig	War Garden Collage	African-American satin quilt
Painting "The Prophet"	Black power carving	Layered box	Whimsey carved knife
Painted folk art shelf	Two carvings by Morris Borer	Dog sculpture	Bottle whimsey
Large religious painting on a wood crate lid	Hickory planter good form, surface	Red and green plant stand	Hand made, primitive mallet with great patina

This is an old, colorful, and very folky weather vane with a whirligig type propeller. It is somewhat primitive and yet sophisticated in design and color. Painted mainly red, white, and blue, it also has cut and applied gold stars on the tail. This piece was probably made about the 1950's and is mounted on a new base and stand. The vane/gig is about 15" long while the blade is about 17" long. On the base it stands 15 1/2" to the top of the tail. It is is good condition, with a few splits to the wood, a little loss to one of the stars, and some normal wear to the paint. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TWWK.   See a slideshow of several views [765k]
Red, white, and blue whirligig ... Back view ... Side view ... Front view ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of the tail ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of the front ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Red, white, and blue whirligig ... Back view ... Side view ... Front view ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of the tail ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of the front ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the motion (2.4Mb).

This is an old rustic chopping block table with 3 legs. The unevenly shaped block, cut from one log, is 23 1/2" by 21 1/2" and about 5" thick. Standing 23 1/2" high and very sturdy, it is perfect for a side table, and probably has been used as this for many years. This folky piece was likely originally from the 1800's. It is now finished in varnish and shows the marks of use. While it does have an old age split, this is a very strong, sturdy, and decorative piece. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: TARH.   Chopping block table ... Another view ... The reverse ... Another view ... The top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of side ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup, side view and legs ... From below.
Larger images:   Chopping block table ... Another view ... The reverse ... Another view ... The top ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of side ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup, side view and legs ... From below.

This is a great lighted metal Peanut Heater, likely used in a store, carnival, or circus. It is 20 1/2" wide by 13" deep and 29" high to the top of the galvanized Hot Peanuts Sign. The door opens to two racks and 4 bulbs which provide the heat and light. A window in the top lets the light shine up to illuminate the sign. This piece was likely made in the 1940's or 50's and is in very good, sturdy, used, and functional condition with minor paint loss. It has an on/off switch on the side and a rewired plug and cord. It gets very hot when turned on. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TARP.   Hot Peanuts oven ... Closeup of sign ... Lit up ... Another overall view ... Overall, from the other side ... Door open ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top from behind ... Embossed name ... Closeup of window from above ... Back.
Larger images:   Hot Peanuts oven ... Closeup of sign ... Lit up ... Another overall view ... Overall, from the other side ... Door open ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of top from behind ... Embossed name ... Closeup of window from above ... Back.

This is an old, large cast iron wheel which was used to turn a valve. A very decorative piece, it has an inner serpentine construction similar to the wheel above. This valve wheel was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It is 23" in diameter with a depth of 2 1/2" in the center at the hub. The rim is about 1 1/4" thick. This piece has a threaded hole in the center for a large bolt to go which would lock the wheel to a shaft. The outer rim has 9 holes drilled part way into it, which would provide finger grips. It is in excellent, old condition, with a nice dark unfinished surface and touches of old white paint. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWTC.   Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.

This is a well constructed memory bottle decorated with multicolor beads, shells, and includes two portions of football trading cards and two collecting cards from the TV shows Knight Rider and Dallas. They are dated 1981 and 1982, which appears to be about when it was made. The bottle is in excellent condition with no loss. It is 13" high and 5 1/2" in diameter. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AWHA. Image ... Second view - "Knight Rider" ... Third view - "Dallas" ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.    Larger images:   Image ... Second view - "Knight Rider" ... Third view - "Dallas" ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.

This is an incredible and very unusual bouquet of "flowers" made from natural burl shapes. These have fantastic forms and detail, and have been mounted with branch stems on a wooden base. They vary slightly in color, and have been finished with a light clear varnish. From NC, the bouquet measures 20 1/4" H by approx. 18" W and 13" D. It is in excellent condition, with very minor wear on the leaf shape, and is old. While the exact age is unknown, it appears to be about 60 to 70 years old. Even the two close-ups don't show the intricacy of these. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: ATWR. Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.
Larger images:   Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.

Here is an exceptional piece of musical folk art, apparently made for Carnival/Mardi Gras. It has five carved figures - a guitar player on top surrounded by four dancers. The figures have bright flannel and ribbon clothes, yarn hair for the women, and yarn and metal foil decorations on the men's hat's. Some kind of seeds were set in as eyes. The mounting is decorated with faded crepe paper strips - originally red and white.

The figures are mounted on a bamboo pole that slides up and down on a shaft. As it moves, the four dancers flex, hand carved castanets attached to their backs clatter, and tambourine discs jangle. The pole and handle are both hand carved. One of the four sets of castanets is missing, as well as one eye each on two of the figures. Otherwise the condition is excellent. This piece is French Canadian. It is 30 1/2" high when the handle is fully extended. The section with the figures measure 12 1/2" high by 13 1/2" by 14 1/2". It was probably made about the 1940's. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: AAWP. Image ... Right side ...Left side ... Back/right ... Back/left ... Slid down the shaft ... Handle and all ... Closeup of guitar player ... Closeup of two dancers ... Another closeup of two dancers ... Guitar player and two dancers ... Closeup of woman ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of other man.
Larger versions of images: Image ... Right side ...Left side ... Back/right ... Back/left ... Slid down the shaft ... Handle and all ... Closeup of guitar player ... Closeup of two dancers ... Another closeup of two dancers ...Closeup of woman ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of other man.

This is a folky hand made pipe rack, painted red and black. It measures 9" wide by 4 1/4" high by 2 1/4" deep. It is made from 1/4" plywood and 3/4" board. The age appears to be 1940's, and the condition is excellent. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: AAPR.   Folk art pipe rack ... From above and below ... Side views ... Another side view ... Two more views ... Back.
Larger images:   Folk art pipe rack ... From above and below ... Side views ... Another side view ... Two more views ... Back.

This spectacular satin quilt came from an African-American family in Baltimore. It is machine and hand pieced, and minimally quilted, with a light blue cotton back and no batting. From the 1920's/30's, it is 72" square. The condition is excellent, with a very few pieces showing some splitting. The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: PWCH.   Image ... Closeup ... Center section ... Third closeup - much closer ... Fourth closeup.    Larger images:   Image ... Closeup ... Center section ... Third closeup - much closer ... Fourth closeup.

This painting is titled "The Prophet", by Caroline Goe. Oil on paper, it measures 8 1/2" by 12 1/2" as matted, the frame is 13 3/4" by 17". The artist is a street person in New York City who works mainly with scrounged materials. This piece was painted prior to 1986, and is in excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PWWO.   Image.

This is a carved wooden "Black Power" fist. It has a hole through it with a rawhide necklace. The fist is 2 3/4" H, 2" wide, 1 1/4" deep. Condition is very good, and the carving is probably from the 1970's. Inventory Code: PWAP.   Ordered. (What this means.)
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This is a very unusual, folk art box done in a layered, tramp art style. It is made from cigar box wood, and decorated with shaped, built-up layers and tacks. It has a dark lacquer finish and small handles on each side. The finish, which varies in shades, is darkest on the top and also has reddish tones which show more on all the sides. Inside are one large and four small compartments. The box is 18 1/2" side, 5 1/2" deep, and 4" high. The legs are actually applied on the the outside. The condition is fairly good; however it does have a few cracks and chips. There is also some loss to the back left corner of the top and the bottom outer portions of the legs on the left side. This box was likely made in the late 1800's or to as recently as around 1900. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: PWHP.   Layered box ... Top view ... Front view ... Closeup (shows surface, color best) ... Another overall view ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Open, showing compartments inside.

Larger images:   Layered box ... Top view ... Front view ... Closeup (shows surface, color best) ... Another overall view ... 3/4 view ... Back view ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Open, showing compartments inside.

This is a wonderful red, white, and blue, metal whirligig with Popeye. It was likely made in the 1930's or '40s, and is in excellent working condition. It is on a relatively new base. This piece has great old and original paint and interesting construction. The tail, for example is part of the main whirligig and is twisted rather than applied. The whirligig itself is about 20" long and 12" high, while the diameter of the blade is 13 1/2". On the base it stands about 29" to the top of the blade. Popeye, with an expressive face, goes back and forth as the 12 bladed propeller spins. Take a look at the motion (925k) of this really nice and folky piece. The price is $795.00. Inventory Code: THPA.   Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).
Larger images:   Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).

This airplane whirligig has wonderful colors and form. It has a wood body, metal found objects for the blade, wings, and tail, and plastic wheels and pilot. The wood base was added more recently. The plane itself is 26" long, 15 1/2" wide, and 13 1/2" high; with the base it is 24 1/2" high. There may once have been something else attached over the tail. Probably about 40 years old, it is in very good, weathered condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: ATAT. Image ... From behind/side ... Front ... The colors don't show as well in the rest of the photos, but they will show you other angles. The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... Overall, including base.    Larger images: Image ... From behind/side ... Front ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Overall, including base.

This delightful W.W.II era collage was made from cut paper by Virginia Love, a girl in St. Louis, MO. It measures 8 1/2" by 11 3/4", in a frame 12 3/4" by 16", and is in excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PWHC.   Image ... Closeup ... Larger image.

This is a very finely detailed whimsey carving of a knife, with two balls in a cage in the handle. It is decorated with incised patterns, hearts, and the initials "J" and "W". It is finished with a light lacquer or varnish, and measures 8 1/2" long by approximately 3/4" by 3/4". The condition is excellent, with only one tiny, very old chip missing, which may have happened when the knife was originally carved. It was probably made in the early 1900's. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: AOKO. Several views ... Closeup of detail.    Larger images:   Several views ... Closeup of detail.

This is folky and colorful painted wall box. It has nice size and a very good look. This piece was made of plywood with pine sides. The back is cut in the design of flowers, grass, and a tree. The paints have taken on a nice surface over the years. The box has two holes in the back for hanging, or also sits on a shelf. It was probably made around the 1930's or '40's, and is in very good condition. It is about 16" high by 15 1/2" wide by 5 1/4" deep. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWWS.   Painted folk art shelf ... Closeup ... From above ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Painted folk art shelf ... Closeup ... From above ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

One of two quirky wood carvings by Morris Borer. This one appears to be a carved elephant with its trunk pointing up into the air - but you may find it to be more of a camel, or even a combination of the two. The body was carved from two pieces of softwood which were glued together to make a larger block to fashion. The humps or seat, trunk, and legs were carved and then pieced, pegged and glued to the body. This animal has two gold beads for eyes and tiny applied wood ears. In size it is about 9 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high by 3 3/8" wide. The surface is stained a darkish brown. This piece was likely done about the 1940's or earlier. It is in generally good condition with very minor wear. One of the ears and the front tips of the feet have a little loss. Overall, this is a nice and interesting folk art piece. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TWTA.   Carved elephant by Morris Borer ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... From above ... From below ... With the cat and a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Carved elephant by Morris Borer ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... From above ... From below ... With the cat and a soda can for scale.

A second quirky wood carving by Morris Borer. This one appears to be a wild and perhaps crazed cat. The body was carved from what looks like pine. The ears, teeth, tongue, and legs were separately carved and then pieced, pegged, and glued to the body. Little holes were carved out for the teeth to set in. This animal has two gold beads for eyes; the gold has worn off one of them. In size it is about 16 1/2" long by 5 1/2" high by 2 1/4" wide. The surface is stained a dark reddish brown. This piece was likely done about the 1940's or earlier. One leg was broken and reglued. Otherwise, it is in generally very good condition. The only minor loss seems to be a little chip on the front of the left rear foot. It also has some small traces of white on the tail which should rub off very easily. This is a second unusual folk art piece. Inventory Code: TWTT.   Ordered. (What this means.)
Carved cat by Morris Borer ... Closeup ... Side views ... Front view ... With the elephant and a soda can for scale.
Larger images:   Carved cat by Morris Borer ... Closeup ... Side views ... Front view ... With the elephant and a soda can for scale.

This is a folk art dog sculpted from various metal found objects. The body is a large spring, the tail is a lighter spring that can "wag". It came from Iowa and is 25 1/2" long by 12 3/4" high by 9 1/2" wide, with a mostly dark oxidized surface and some remnants of black paint. It is old, and the condition is excellent and sturdy. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TTTP.   Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.
Larger images:   Folk art dog sculpture ... Another view ... Closeup of the head ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from front ... Closeup from behind ... Another overall view.

This is a French bottle whimsey with two orchard workers picking apples. There is a tree with apples on it, and a basket of apples on the ground. It is built in a cut glass bottle that is filled with water. It stands 9 1/2" high by 3 7/8" in diameter, and is in excellent condition. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TTKC.   Bottle whimsey ... Side with labels ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... Side view ... Three more views ... Closeup of upper label ... From above.
Larger images:   Bottle whimsey ... Side with labels ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... Side view ... Three more views ... Closeup of upper label ... From above.

This is a large, folky religious painting done on a wood crate lid. The image is a lighthouse with rays of light and the words "Jesus The Light Of The World". It also has a ship, the sea, sky, and sand in the scene. The crate lid is plywood with wood supports. On the front, several areas of the plywood have separated slightly. A few have come off on the corners. The rear has a bit more loss. The photos really show very clearly. It still retains strong paint and a very good look. This piece is 40 3/4" long by 36 1/4" high by about 1 1/4" deep. It was probably done in the mid-20th century, maybe the 40's or so. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TWKO.   Crate lid religious painting ... Closeup, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower left ... Lower right ... Closer view of upper left ... Closer view of bottom left corner ... Side view ... Two views of the other side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... With a soda can and yardstick for scale.
Larger images:   Crate lid religious painting ... Closeup, upper left ... Upper right ... Lower left ... Lower right ... Closer view of upper left ... Closer view of bottom left corner ... Side view ... Two views of the other side ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... With a soda can and yardstick for scale.

This is a hickory planter with great form, surface, and age. It is all original, in excellent sturdy condition. The planter is 37" wide, 30 1/2" high to the top of the handles, and 13 1/2" deep. It is finished in a dark varnish which has aged nicely; and is well decorated with split and bent pieces. There is a small area on both of the long surfaces which seem to have been made as frames. Although they may have been done simply for decorative aspects, they certainly can be used to hold a small picture. The planter was probably made in the 1930's or 40's - although it could be earlier. The price is $795.00. Inventory Code: AHAT. Image ... View 2.    Larger images:   Image ... View 2.

This is square plant stand with a bottom shelf. It has a sculptural look. Made out of wood strips, with some running on the diagonal. It is in very good condition, and has an old dark red paint over an older green. It is 10 1/4" square and 24" high. From around the 1930's. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: ASHH.   Image ... 2nd Image ... Large 2nd image.

This is an old, primitive mallet. It is constructed of hardwood with two metal bands reinforcing the head. The handle was turned and then inserted in to a hole through the entire head. Because of age, the end of the handle is now oval. This piece was well used and has taken on a nice patina. It is about 12" long and 5"wide. The head is about 2 1/2" in diameter. The mallet is in very good sturdy condition, with no breaks or splits. It was probably made in the late 1800's. The price is $90.00. Inventory Code: TPWP. Primitive Mallet ... From below ... Close-up of ends ... Close-up of handle ... The Top ... Another overall view.
Larger images:   Primitive Mallet ... From below ... Close-up of ends ... Close-up of handle ... The Top ... Another overall view.

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