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Here is an extraordinary collection, assemblage, and display of eight bottle whimseys. Each of the one pint whisky bottles contains a large hand made wooden frame containing a sports trading card. All of the bottles are set on a raised shelf in a hand made, semi-circular, lighted, metal display - like a hall of fame. There is a light in front of each bottle whimsey. The base is covered in red and green felt, trimmed with black braid and brass knobs. This assemblage is 26" across, 13 1/2" deep, and 13" high. The cards include Arnold Palmer, George Foreman, Wayne Gretzky, Wilma Rudolph, Jesse Owen, Joe Montana, Pete Rose, and Michael Jordan. It is signed by the maker, Richard Kopp, on the bottom, is in excellent condition, and was constructed in 1994. The price is $1600.00. Inventory Code: AORH. Image ... Closeup ... From above ... Lit up, in a dark room ... Bottom.
Following are photos of the individual bottles. Wilma Rudolph ... Rudolph - Back ... George Foreman ... Foreman - Back ... Wayne Gretzky ... Gretzky - Back ... Michael Jordan ... Jordan - Back ... Joe Montana ... Montana - Back ... Jesse Owens ... Owens - Back ... Arnold Palmer ... Palmer - Back ... Pete Rose ... Rose - Back.
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Image ... Closeup ... From above ... Lit up, in a dark room ... Bottom.
Following are photos of the individual bottles. Wilma Rudolph ... Rudolph - Back ... George Foreman ... Foreman - Back ... Wayne Gretzky ... Gretzky - Back ... Michael Jordan ... Jordan - Back ... Joe Montana ... Montana - Back ... Jesse Owens ... Owens - Back ... Arnold Palmer ... Palmer - Back ... Pete Rose ... Rose - Back.
This is a striking carved and painted assemblage which incorporates a ball in cage whimsey. Both the star on top and the one as a base have been attached to the upright portion. It was originally painted gold, which has now oxidized nicely. At a later time, but not recently, some silver painted highlights were added. This unusual piece is in excellent condition. It is 11" high; 8 1/2" across the base; and the center section with the ball is 1 1/8" by 1 5/8". This was made around the 1930's - give or take a few years. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AHPT. Image ... The other side ... Side view. Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Side view.
Here is an exceptional, large carved expanding whimsey done in a tramp art, notch carved style. If you see it in person it will "wow" you. About 19 inches long, by 2 inches square when closed. It opens up and keeps expanding and expanding with various pliers, legs, and more. It is really something. Age is unknown, probably c. 1930's. Each of the photos shows a different view. The price is $1,100.00. Inventory code APTC. Mostly Open ... Closeup Folded ... Partly Open ... End view Folded.
This an extraordinary, one of a kind, folk art piece. It is a very large, extremely detailed marquetry whimsey with a fraternal theme; including many carved and inlaid elements. This has so much intricate work that more things continue be seen and be appreciated even after several viewings. We have included many pictures that will convey some of the quality of this piece; however, it will still surprise and delight even more, when held in person.
Following is just a brief description of some of what is in this piece. To be complete would take more than reasonable here. Please let your eyes tell more of the story. This work is over 49" long, 5 1/2" wide, and over 1 1/4" deep in parts. It is decorated on the sides as well as the front. It includes Crosses, Ankhs, stars, hearts, Bibles, scrolls, spears, and other Masonic, Shriner, Eastern Star, and Odd Fellows symbols. Each section is held together with carved links; and the entire carving is made from one piece of wood. There is one carved ball in cage, relief carving, and a section inlaid with bone or ivory. There are inlaid words, and letters; and it is decorated with a multitude of symbology. This piece is in extremely good condition; although not completely "perfect". There is a slight crack in one link, and one has been reglued in part. There is also a little bit of red color which is on the lowest section. There is no loss that we can see. One section has hand painted the words "Memorial Day 1947". We would date it from that time. The back is inscribed "To Vernon Thompson for Mike". This piece is the mate to the fraternal memorial by the same maker which is also now available. The price is $1250.00. Inventory Code: TSOH. Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
Larger images: Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
This is a wonderful little painted whimsey made from a thread spool, with an arrow through it. The colors are great: red, yellow, light and dark green, gold, and silver. This piece is only 3 1/2 inches long and less than an inch in diameter. In that space, someone took the spool and carved a cage out, with a ring inside. Then, an arrow, with both ends larger than the opening, was carved and inserted through the cage. In addition, the arrow goes through two more rings, one on each end of the cage. The condition of this whimsey is excellent. It seems to be from about the 1930's or 40's. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TPSW. Painted carved whimsey, several views ... More angles ... From front ... From back. Larger images: Painted carved whimsey, several views ... More angles ... From front ... From back.
Here are three carved whimsey chains by the same maker. They are each carved from a branch (possibly red birch) with the bark left on. The largest is initialed "I.Z.", and dated 1935. All three are in excellent condition. They are priced individually, with a discount for the group - see the sizes and prices below the photo links. Three whimsey carvings ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view. Larger images: Three whimsey carvings ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view.
Here is a nice wooden double ball-in-cage, about a foot long, with old white and well oxidized gold paint. This whimsey has two finials - one at either end - painted gold; as are accent lines around the edges and ends, and the cages. The balls are about 1 1/2" in diameter. The size is 12" long, by 2 1/8" square. It was made around the 1920's or 30's, and in very good worn condition. The price is $210.00 Inventory code APCR. Horizontal view ... Diagonal view ... Larger Horizontal view ... Larger Diagonal view.
This large, elegant, whimsey carved and decorated frame has an exceptional look. It dates from the late 1800's, with applied carved leaves, hearts, ivy, a large scrolled crest, and scalloped layers. Each finial has a freely moving, whimsey carved ring and is topped with an acorn. Shaped columns stand out in front of each side. The dark brown varnish is beautifully crazed. It measures 41" high by 18 3/4" wide by 2 1/2". Inside the frame is the original mirror. The condition is excellent, with one missing leaf in the lower left corner and slight loss of silver on the mirror. The price is $1775.00. Inventory Code: TAHP. Large carved whimsey frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of lower edge ... Closeup of upper left ... Closeup of upper right.
Larger images: Large carved whimsey frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of lower edge ... Closeup of upper left ... Closeup of upper right.
This is another nicely carved whimsey. It has a single large cage with three carved balls inside. It is carved from a dark colored wood, and is 7 3/4" long by 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". It has some age to it, and is in excellent condition. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: ATTA. Overall View ... Second Overall View ... Third View ... Large Detailed Overall View.
This is an extraordinary, complex bottle whimsey. This assemblage contains a scene in which a three-dimensional sailor is holding a bottle whimsey of a ship he apparently has made. This is actually another tiny, real bottle whimsey, about 1 1/2" long, which contains a rigged, three masted schooner with two jibs. On the table are several tools, plans for the whimsey, a ruler and square. A parrot is on a stand by the sailor's shoulder. There is a mouse on the floor, a seagull flying and a cat next to the sailor. The opening of the bottle is stopped with a cork on which is a drawing and signature, and then topped with a hand braided cord and a wood carving of the same sailor who is inside the bottle. It is all painted, carved in detail, and in excellent sturdy condition. The overall height of this assemblage is 12 1/2". It is constructed in a 1.5 liter wine bottle which is about 6 1/2" long by 4" wide and 9 3/4" high, and is signed and dated 1987. Please note that the bottle is very clear but photos show it with much more color than it has. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TTCH. Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Here are two funky whimsey carvings. They are somewhat crude - or perhaps were never finished as there are still a few pencil marks here and there. Both are carved from pine, and are probably only about 20 years old. They are in excellent condition.
The first is a rectangular cage with a knob on top. Inside the cage is a link fixed to the top, with a free-moving link attached. It is 3 5/8" high by 1 1/2" by 1 1/8". The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AOKA. Image ... A second view ... A third view ... From above ... From below.
Next is a rounded cage with a free-moving square block inside and a square link through a loop on top. It is 3 3/4" long by about 1 1/8" in diameter. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AOKP. Image ... A second view ... A third view ... From above ... From below.
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 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 a very nice and well done carved whimsey with a large ball-in-cage and three chain links. It is 13" long overall. The links range from 1 3/4" to 2 1/4" long, while the cage, with a fixed "link" and pyramid base is about 9" long and just over 1 1/2" square. The entire piece is carved from pine and is left in a natural finish which has taken on a rich patina. It is probably about 50 years old or more. The condition is excellent. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AKPW. Image ... Another view ... A third view. Larger images: Image ... Another view ... A third view.
This is a very sweet whimsey carving with a dog sitting up on top of two caged balls. The dog is primitively carved, and each of the freely-moving balls is in a separate cage. It is carved from pine, and finished with a clear varnish. The size is 4" high by 2 1/2" long by 1" wide, and it is in excellent condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TPAA. Dog whimsey carving ... Another angle ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another from behind ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Dog whimsey carving ... Another angle ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another from behind ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
This is a complex bottle whimsey which contains a large detailed ship in a port with several buildings and cranes. The bottle is about 12" long by 3 1/2" in diameter and is almost filled with this assemblage. It is on a base with the name "Bremerhafen." The ship has a German flag and the bottle is marked in German. This piece likely was made in the last 50 years, but is not new. It is in excellent sturdy condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TTKH. Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
Larger images: Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
This model ship in a bottle is mounted on a wood base with a metal plaque that says "Titanic". It is flying British and American flags and has cotton "steam" coming out of the smokestacks. It is in excellent condition, of unknown age but not recent, and measures 11 3/4" long by 3" in diameter by 4" high. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTKR. "Titanic" ship in a bottle ... Closeup ... Back view ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
Larger images: "Titanic" ship in a bottle ... Closeup ... Back view ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... 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.
This small bottle whimsey has a fishing trawler built inside. The smokestack has cotton "steam", and the intricate rigging is made from sticks, thread, copper wire, and mesh nets. It is fastened to a wood stand. The bottle is 4 1/2" long by 2 1/8" in diameter; it is 2 3/4" high with the stand. The condition is excellent. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: TCSR. Trawler ship in a bottle ... Another view ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images: Trawler ship in a bottle ... Another view ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... From below.
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