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This is a strong and "active" carved prowling lion. It is carved from walnut with glass eyes, and mounted on a separately carved base. There is a varnish finish. It measures 16 1/2" long by 4 1/4" wide by 8" high. There are small holes in the tips of the front paws, as if separate claws were intended, but never added. The two rear feet are cracked through, but are both very solidly in place. Otherwise the condition is very good, with slight finish wear. The age is probably c. 1900. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TCKH.   Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images:   Carved lion ... Another view ... Closeup of head ... The other side ... Another overall view ... Another closeup of head ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of the back feet ... From somewhat above ... Top view ... From below.

Here is a funky, graphic Streak O'Lightning quilt, made from mostly wool fabrics, possibly with some cotton pieces. It is hand pieced and hand tied with multicolored wool yarn. The back is machine pieced unbleached cotton muslin. The edge was turned to the back to finish it. There is a wonderful "make-do" repair, where one tan block was replaced with very crude stitching (see the closeup). The size is 84" by 67". Probably from the 1940's or 50's, but it could be earlier. Overall the condition is fair: there is a moderate amount of moth damage and one stain on the back. The front is very clean, and both the condition and look are strong for display or use. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: THTR.   Wool Streak O'Lightning quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One corner ... Another corner ... The funky repair ... Back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back.
Larger images:   Wool Streak O'Lightning quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One corner ... Another corner ... The funky repair ... Back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back.

This is a well-crafted bottle whimsey containing a cross, ladder, spade, axe, garden fork, mallet, and other tools. The pieces appear to be finished with a clear varnish or lacquer, and are highlighted with colored pencil or markers. The cross is labeled "Dimmingsdale" in pencil, and the base is dated 1989. There is a cork in the top. It is 11 1/4" high by 3" in diameter and is in excellent condition. Please note that the color is lighter and more even than it looks in the photos. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: TTOR.   Bottle whimsey ... Closeup ... Side and back views ... Closeup from back ... Three more views.
Larger images:   Bottle whimsey ... Closeup ... Side and back views ... Closeup from back ... Three more views.

This is a hand painted, two sided sign. It is made from a pine board, cut with jagged ends and stained dark brown. The lettering was added with black and silver paint. There are two metal eyes on top for hanging, with an old loop of twisted wire and string in each. It is 23" wide by 5" high by 1/2" thick, and was probably made in the 1950's or 60's. The condition is fair: there are chips missing from the corners and the paint is somewhat worn on one side. But it is sturdy and ready for display. This sign was found here in the mountains of northeastern Alabama. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: THCS.   Painted sign ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Another closeup, other side ... From above.
Larger images:   Painted sign ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Another closeup, other side ... From above.

This is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a newer base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This piece is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT.   Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side     More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3-     More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images:   Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side     More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3-     More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.

This is a very good sized carved and jointed man. He stands just under 15" tall (around 20" including the base), is about 5 1/2" wide and 3" deep. He has a strong look, with an "inscrutable" Mona Lisa smile. He also has only one ear (made that way). The figure is in excellent condition with a nice painted surface which has taken on a rich patina and bubbling over the years. This piece was likely made in the early third of the 1900's. He is well done and striking. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: THPR.   Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
Larger images:   Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.

This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW.   Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
Larger images:   Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.

This is nice looking bottle cap basket with good color and form. It is a very close match to another we have. This basket is old, sturdy and very functional. It is about 12" high by 10 1/4" wide and 8" deep and was constructed from old, cork-lined caps. Probably made in the 1940's or 50's, it has been more recently repainted. It is in very good condition, although it has a slight break in the bottom rim. That is still strong. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: THSK.   Bottle cap basket ... Turned a little ... Turned again ... Turned more ... With second basket, view 1 ... Another angle.
Larger images:   Bottle cap basket ... Turned a little ... Turned again ... Turned more ... With second basket, view 1 ... Another angle.

This is a strikingly unusual and artistic folk art quilt. It looks like a highly abstract variation of the traditional "house" quilt pattern, like an apartment house. It came from an estate in southern Georgia. We were told it was an African-American estate, but have no verification on this. The red and white free-form piece is 65" by 66"and was likely made around the 1950's or 60's. It is machine pieced and coarsely hand quilted, with both red and white quilting thread making a pattern on the solid red back. The piecing is very funky - even the back has sections added on seemingly at random. The condition is excellent/mint. The fabrics are cotton, the thin batting is probably polyester. It is definitely unique. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TCKA.   Abstract house folk art quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back, with funky piecing ... Closeup of quilting from back ... One corner, back.
Larger images:   Abstract house folk art quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back, with funky piecing ... Closeup of quilting from back ... One corner, back.

Here is an exceptionally large and well-constructed crown-of-thorns tramp art frame. It is about 39" high by 25" wide, and 5" deep. It is made in 4 layers from what seems to have been cigar box wood. The surface is unfinished and has taken on a dark oxidized patina over the years. This frame is sturdy and functional, but does have some loss throughout. There are pieces missing in both corners and the top, as well as a little here and there. However, even with the loss, which is mostly very small tips it is striking and pleasing. The overall effect is very satisfying, not jarring. There are two openings for display or mirrors. They are 12" by 13" and 3 1/2" by 5 1/2". This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It is rare to find such a strong piece. The price is $1150.00. Inventory Code: THSS.   See a Slideshow of several views. [564K]
Large crown of thorns frame ... From an angle ... In different light ... Several side views ... Several views of the other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup, upper right ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Lower left ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale ... Another side view, different light ... Another closeup of top ... From above ... Back view ... Back, from an angle ... Closeup, upper back ... Closeup, middle back ... Lower back.
Larger images:   Large crown of thorns frame ... From an angle ... In different light ... Several side views ... Several views of the other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup, upper right ... Upper left ... Lower right ... Lower left ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale ... Another side view, different light ... Another closeup of top ... From above ... Back view ... Back, from an angle ... Closeup, upper back ... Closeup, middle back ... Lower back.

This is an amazing assemblage of scraps of wood, sardine cans, roofing nails, and some fasteners. Put them all together with plenty of imagination, give it a couple coats of paint, and out comes a very folky and original "what-not" chest of drawers. This little hand-made apothecary (loosely termed) has a sardine can as the bottom of each drawer to hold items. Actually, the can fits so well into the lap jointed wood that the lip of the can supports it. This creative piece also has 3 small cubby holes for additional storage. It came from rural Iowa and was likely made around the 1940's. It is painted an old gray and white. The drawer pulls are old roofing nails. It is constructed from pine; is in very good usable condition and could easily be hung. This piece is 22 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high and 7" deep including the pulls. You can be sure it is truly one-of-a-kind. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: THAO.   See a Slideshow of several views. [489K]
Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
Larger images:   Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.

This is a nice old rustic end table. It is very attractive as well as sturdy. This was probably made in the 1920's to '40's. It stands about 20" high to the top of the points decorating the perimeter of the table, which is about 25" long and 13 1/2" deep. The top is a single board, the base, legs, and decoration are branches with the bark left on. This entire piece is finished in a dark varnish which has taken on a very nice surface over the years. There are also accents of very deep red. The condition is very good. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: THPP.   See a Slideshow of several views. [535K]
Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images:   Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.

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