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Carved whimsey pliers
Whimsey carved pliers, c. 1940's.
Painted bottle cap basket
Large, painted bottle cap basket. 16" high, excellent condition, 1940's.
Folky corner shelf
Folky freestanding corner shelf, 63" high, early 1900's, very good and sturdy condition.
Tramp art matchstick shrineVery strange lighted shrine with chip carved tramp art, found objects, and matchstick inlay. 1960's/70's, 16 1/4" high, good condition.

Carved jewelry box
Modernistic jewelry box, carved from a single piece of pine. 10 1/4" high, excellent condition.
Iron balance scale19th century cast iron hanging balance scale, great surface. 16 3/4" long, in excellent condition.
Funky metal finial
Funky, old, galvanized metal finial in original white paint, 9" high.
John Deere cultivator wheelA decorative cast iron wheel from a John Deere cultivator. 19 1/2" in diameter, in old, excellent used condition.
Scientific display radioA scientific display model which is a working AM Radio. It has glowing vacuum tubes, labeled circuitry, and you can listen to it!. 31 1/4" W by 21" H, by 5 3/4" D, very good condition.

Zinc architectural finial 
A 19th Century, zinc pineapple finial, well oxidized, 13 1/2" high.
WhirligigWhirligig of a jointed dancing man on a moving "dance floor", made with found parts, it has a funky and unusual look.
Carved bull head rack 
A towel or tie rack decorated with a hand carved bull's head. 1930's or 40's, with a good surface.
Primitive log birdhouseWonderful primitive birdhouse made from a section of log with a big, dense, natural burl, capped with a split pine log roof.
Watering can womanDeer 
Several painted metal cutouts, from the Bedford, PA area.
Betty Boop 
Betty Boop decorative metal cutout, two sided.
Folky cupboard 
A very folky cupboard that came out of an African-American church near Rutherfordton, NC. It stands 68 1/2" high, 28" wide and 15" deep, and was made in the early 1900's.
Whimsey carving 
Two funky pine whimsey carvings.
J.B. Lemming painted panelA two-sided painting on 1/4" plywood from the environment of J.B. Lemming. It measures approximately 21 1/4" by 31".
 
"Spaceship Bob", by the late Robert E. Gilbert, ink on posterboard, 11" by 14". See more of his work.
Rocket ship 
This handmade rocket ship was constructed from turned solid wood, heavy chipboard tubing, and plywood, and was painted silver - which is now oxidized. Probably made in the 1970's, it is 21" high.
Carved stand 
This beautiful stand with snakes and salamanders was carved from diamond willow, with a soapstone base. It is 44" high.
Peach pit whimseyThis whimsey pin is a carved leaf with three dangling baskets carved from peach pits.
Cast iron finial 
A detailed cast iron finial from St. Louis, probably late 1800's, 17" high.
JackstrawsThis is a set of approximately 70 hand carved jackstraws. No two are quite alike. From the early 1900's.
Cross quilt 
Child's quilt with crosses from the 1930's/40's.
War Garden Collage 
War Garden Collage made by Virginia Love in the 1940's. More of her work.
Carved squirrel 
Primitive carved squirrel, 4" high.
Whirligig figures 
Two carved, jointed, and painted wrestlers that move, c. 1940's. Very strong and primitive.
twig standRustic plant stand built from stout branches, colorfully decorated with old green and rust-red paint. It is 30" tall, 1930's/40's.
Carved boxPine box with deep relief carving of a sun with rays, clouds, hills, a fence, birds, a flower (with a bit of green paint), and the word "Tips".
Magazine rack 
A cream colored, painted, hanging magazine rack. The form is absolutely super. It is from the early 1900's, with nice crazed paint.
polar bear 
Primitive pottery polar bear
Painted sombrero 
Older painted straw sombrero, 24" across.
Match stick lampA very elaborate matchstick table lamp, decorated with crosses in colored stone and glitter and a "fireplace" lined in red glitter with wire andirons.
Chicken whistleThis "Chickenwhistle" is one of those wild pieces which really make us smile. It was a stage for a performing chicken. Has a really nice old surface to the paints, probably 1930's, and also makes a great plant holder.
Carving 
A very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar, c. 1930's, 7 1/4" high.
Watercolor 
Winter scene watercolor, 1940's.
Lewis Smith trainA train, drawn in markers on cardboard, by Lewis Smith. See more.
Clothespin planterA planter made from an old can surrounded by old-fashioned painted wood clothespins (not the spring type), 1940's, 7 1/4" in diameter.
Plaster JesusA primitive Jesus sculpture hand carved out of plaster which seems to have been formed over flexible copper tubing used for plumbing, 8 1/2" high.
Stamp pictureA small picture made primarily from cut up stamps and highlighted with pen and ink.
Memory Bottle 
A nice, large memory bottle, covered with interesting trinkets, in excellent condition. 14", c. 1963.
Tramp Box
Nice flat work tramp art box with hearts, early 1900's.
Life size man 
This life size figure was made as a self-portrait by a painter and handyman in Weaverville, NC. 6'2" tall.
Carved Man 
A primitively carved man with a hat, bare feet, and rolled up pants legs, 1940's/50's, 6" tall.
Painted signA wooden sign with good color and a nice weathered surface, 31" wide.
TankThis tank is hand made from a composition material, with a nail for a gun. It is 4" long.
Zipin 
An oil painting on canvas by the late Martin Zipin. The subject is a carnival barker or ticket taker. Early 1960's, 32" high.
 
A very decorative religious cane (partial view) with inlaid costume jewelry, c. 1940's, 48" high.
CrucifixThis is a intricate and detailed crucifixion scene under a glass dome. This is the smallest and most delicate example we have come across. West Bend, Iowa, datee 193?. 4" high, in almost perfect condition.
Lightning rod tipsAn old, unused brass lightning rod tip with beautiful starburst form. 8 3/4" long, from the 1950's, in excellent condition.
Industrial art
Decorative and sculptural, mechanical contraption, dark green paint, 1930's/40's, 43" long.
Bird drop target
Small bird shooting gallery cast iron drop target.
Dutch Boy wet paint sign
Graphic old "Wet Paint" sign.
Miniature tramp art dresser
Large, miniature tramp art dresser.

Memory jugMemory jug topped with ceramic Scotty dogs, much more. 13 1/2" high, excellent condition is excellent, 1960's or earlier.
Tramp art clock case
Tramp art clock or display case, very nice workmanship and detail. C. 1900, 13" high.
Pinwheel quiltAfrican-American quilt in a vivid, folky pinwheel pattern. Fabrics have hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades woven in. From Texas, c. 1980's, excellent condition.
Carved bearPainted wooden bear by New Brunswick folk carver Art Gallant. 8" tall, very good condition, 1950's/60's.
Carved whimsyMemorial, carved whimsey chain, 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches long, with letter by the maker. Excellent condition.
Tramp art boxTramp art box, layered but not chip-carved, 10 1/4" wide, very good condition.
Three whimsey carvingsThree carved whimsey chains by the same maker, with the bark left on, dated 1935, in excellent condition, 9" long.
Miniature tramp art doll's cradle, one end carved into a heart shape. 6 1/2" long, very good condition.
Painted wall pocket
19th century wall pocket with sponge painting, great surface. 21" high, signed and dated, very good condition.
CARVED PEOPLE
Set of 5 carved people, strong look, detailed. Late 1800's, 10 1/4".
Whimsey carvingCarved whimsey, hinged pliers with a caged ball in the handle. 5" long, very good condition.
Rabbit drawingPen and ink ad for Selman Rabbits, by Virginia Love. 1940's, framed, 11 1/4" x 14 1/4", excellent condition.
Iron snowbird4 cast iron snowbirds, pierced "S & S". From Pennsylvania, 1800's, excellent condition, 12" long.
Alligator cane handleCarved alligator walking stick handle from Florida, early 1900's, excellent condition, 5 1/4" long.
Muscle women by Lewis Smith 
"Side Show", by the late Ohio artist Lewis Smith, drawn in crayon and ballpoint on a brown paper bag. Two sided, 12" by 17". See much more of his work.
Star whimsey 
Painted ball in cage whimsey carving with stars top and bottom, c. 1930's, 11" high.
"Starship Energizer" birdhouse made from found objects, 42" long.
Envelope artEnvelope art with drawing of Richard Nixon, one of several.
Chinese puppetOne of several old hand carved and painted Chinese stick puppets once used in street theater. All are different, and they have a lot of personality.
Tramp art frameTramp art frame with carved,pieced outer layer, corners carved into hearts. Early 1900's, 10" by 12 1/2".
Architectural iron finial 
Large, decorative cast iron finial in weathered silver paint. Early 1900's, 23" high.
Wolf 
A stylized carved wolf, howling. 4 1/2" high.
Carved Sailor's lamp 
Carved Sailor's lamp with heart, cross, anchor, 9" high, from the early 1900's.
Carved starAn interesting carved star shape frame or base with great paint, color, and surface. It was carved from a single piece of wood in the early-mid 1900's.
Inlaid frameAn inlaid desk frame in several shades of wood, with a swivel base, 1920's.
PaintingThis is an oil painting, on unstretched canvas, of a W.W.II era graveyard. It is 44" high by 71" wide.
Halloween collageHalloween collage made by Virginia Love in the 1940's. More of her work.
DrawingCrayon drawing by Joseph Martin illustrating the evils of the world.
Whimsy carvingWhimsy carving with a ball-in-cage and a freely-moving swivel captured in a second, rounded section. 4" long, 1930's.
Folding metal decoy 
Folding metal duck decoy, 17 1/2" long.
Carved frame 
Carved desk frame, early 1900's, with nice detail.
Painted boxPainted wall box made from scrap wood, decorated with large tacks, 1940's, 9 1/4" wide.
Iron leaf 
Hand forged iron maple leaf from the 1800's, great surface.
Jointed carving 
Jointed carving with real hair beard, hand made hardware.
Green tramp art frameGreen tramp art frame with very nice color and a style and chipping that is a little different than most. 1930's, 8 3/4" by 10 3/4".
Fraternal carvingAn exceptional relief carved and painted whisk broom holder covered with fraternal symbols, early 1900's.
Hood ornamentDecorative chrome rocket ship automobile hood ornament, probably from an early 1950's car.
Alaska Air plane model 
Folky hand made Alaska Air plane model, 28" long.
Stealth bomber modelHand made Stealth bomber model built from tongue and groove wood.
Bathing beauty 
Pottery bathing beauty 10" wide, 1960's.
Found object sculpture 
Found object sculpture, 14" square.
CrucifixA framed crucifix, with metal ornaments symbolic of various aspects of Jesus' life and resurrection. It is in a very nice, 19th century grain-painted frame, 20" high.
Hand made water clock 
A highly unusual hand made wooden water clock made around the late 1800's, with hand carved wooden gears.
 
An attractive hand carved cane painted a deep reddish brown with fine black striping. About 60 or 70 years old, 35" long.
Blue stand 
Blue stand made from a crate separator.
Whirligig 
Uncle Sam whirligig 30" long.
Pottery planter 
Colorful tourist ware pottery planter, 1940's or 50's. One of several.
 
Circular cutout sign from World War II, 11 3/4" in diameter.
This is a hand drawn and painted tribute to the artist's parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. Dated 1937(?)
Guess who?"Guess Who", by "The Glassman" (Paul Darmafall). Paints and markers, with glass shards, magazine photo, and glitter on cardboard.
Architectural stand 
Wooden stand with a very decorative base made from old architectural elements.
Rustic twig plant stand 
Rustic plant stand made from chip-carved twigs. 34 1/2" high in very good condition, 1930's or 40's.
Floyd Graber religious sign
Two 7 foot long plywood signs with cutout Bible passages applied, very good weathered condition.
Folk art boat
Folk art hand made model boat.
Spam sign
Original printed metal Spam cans: Sign.
Wagon wheel hub
Decorative and primitive, wagon wheel hub.
John Farleigh block print
1 of several outstanding Art Deco wood engraving prints by John Farleigh.
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