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This is a Victorian, cast iron, garden flower holder. It has a great surface of two shades of green paint, together with old rust. This piece is in excellent, old, used condition. It is 9 1/2" long including the stem, and about 5 1/2 across the opening. The two colors of green come from an old overpainting. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TSKT. Cast iron plant holder ... Closeup of surface ... Another angle ... Third angle ... From partly above ... Another side ... Third side view ... From below ... Top view ... Bottom view.
This is a pair of iron bog shoes with very nice form and look. Similar to snowshoes, but made of metal, these were used for walking across muddy bogs. They were found in Michigan. From the earlier part of the 20th century, these are in good, used condition, slightly warped. They have a dark, oxidized surface with slight remnants of black paint. Each one measures 37 1/4" long by 12 1/2" wide by about 1 1/2" thick. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TCWO. Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
Larger images: Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
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.
This is a very folky cupboard that came out of an African-American church near Rutherfordton, NC. The front and sides are pine tongue and groove wood called bead. The front is decorated with carved pine trim. It is finished in a medium brown varnish which is somewhat crazed. There are three doors, each hinged at the bottom, opening into three compartments. It stands 68 1/2" high, 28" wide and 15" deep. This striking and unusual piece was made in the early 1900's. It is in very good condition, sturdy and useable. There is a small mousehole on one side, and the trim on the upper door has been replaced. The price is $2800.00. Inventory Code: AWKP. Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Front ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the upper door ... Closeup of the middle door ... Closeup of the lower door ... With Matt for size ... With the middle door open ... With the top two doors open ... With the bottom door open ... One side ... The other side ... 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 an old wooden gate with a wonderful weatherbeaten, rustic country look. It has a great surface and feeling of age, with nice old weathered hardware. The gate itself stands 43" high by 24" wide by 2" deep. With the support piece it is hinged to, the overall size is 49 1/2" high, 28 1/2" wide, 2" deep. It is from the early 20th century. This is a good visual piece for hanging or display, and can also function as a working door, either swinging or fixed. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: AKHK. Wood gate ... Another angle ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the other side ... Second closeup of the other side. Larger images: Wood gate ... Another angle ... The other side ... Another view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the other side ... Second closeup of the other side.
This is an early, handmade, wheelbarrow wheel in great old blue paint. This was likely made in the 1800's. It has hand carved wood spokes mortised into a shaped hub and into a 4-sectioned wood outer rim which has a forged iron band around. The wheel is 15" in diameter and 12" deep, including the iron wheel supports. It is in good condition with a little flaking of the paint and a little loss in one outer area by a spoke. This piece has wonderful color and form. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: TCCA. Blue wheel ... The other side ... A different angle ... Side view ... Side view, the other side ... Edge on ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Blue wheel ... The other side ... A different angle ... Side view ... Side view, the other side ... Edge on ... Another overall view.
This row of hearts is a nice example of old barbed wire art. It was made from twisted barbed wire, probably in the early to mid 20th century, to decorate a barn, gate, or garden. It is 9" high by 31 1/4" wide, 1/2" to 3/4" thick. It has a dark oxidized surface with minor rusting, in very good condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TACP. Barbed wire art hearts ... The other side ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of other end ... Side view.
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This is a rustic table lamp made from found objects. The base of the lamp is made from two round wooden pieces in dark lacquer, and is decorated with stones and nuts. It was found in WI, is in excellent condition, and is probably from the 1930's - 40's. It measures 18" by 8" by 31" high. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: KSOX. Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
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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.
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 very weathered, primitive carved head of a bearded man. It is painted red, white, blue, and brown. It was found in Shreveport, LA, and probably dates to the 1930's or 40's. He is a cheerful fellow, standing 20" high, 8 1/2" wide, and 6 1/2" deep. While wood and paint are weathered, he is strong and sturdy, in very good display condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TCOW. Carved bearded man ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
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This is a very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar (or is it a gun?), sitting in a chair. The chair seems to float in midair. It is carved, base and all, from a single piece of pine, and painted. The free-standing shape may have been made as a bookend, or just so it would sit on a shelf. C. 1930's, it is 7 1/4" high by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep. A small age split in the base does not detract, otherwise it is in very good condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: ASSO. Folky relief carving ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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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.
This is a sculptural old wooden and metal chock. It was placed under the wheel of a vehicle to keep it from moving. The chock is made from a solid piece of wood around which are two studded metal bands with pointed teeth for gripping. It has a heavy metal handle on one end. The piece is about 16" long including the handle. It is about 7" high and 7" deep. The nice faded green paint is original. This was made about the 1920's, came from Iowa and is in very good condition with suitable wear from use. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: THPW. See a Slideshow of several views. [315K]
Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
Larger images: Chock ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... One side ... The other side ... Spiked side ... Another angle.
This is an interesting and sculptural piece. It is a saw sharpening tool. Likely hand made and one-of-a-kind, it is constructed from what looks like pine and oak. The wheels both turn. One of them also has a slot to adjust the width. A saw blade would be inserted in the bottom piece and the nut tightened to hold it. Then the user would place a file on one of the wheels and a saw tooth. The turning wheel would allow the file easy travel at a consistent angle. Now, while still useable for that purpose, it is much more of a decorative item. It has good color from the red and green paints. Likely made about the 1940's, it has a little wear, but is in excellent condition. The piece is about 21" wide, 8" high and 3" deep. It can be hung from the screw eye on top. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: THTO. See a Slideshow of several views. [262K]
Saw sharpening tool ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back view ... Closeup of back.
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These are the decorative potions of a pair of wrought iron andirons. They seem to have been hand made, as they are not quite the same size. They are from the 1800's. They have a wonderful sculptural look and can be hung, mounted on a base, or used as "accents" in a variety of settings. If desired, the parts which held the wood could easily be replaced so they could also be used in a fireplace again. The andirons were painted black originally and retain some of the paint, while also having a well patinated and desirable old surface. There is a old welding repair on the leg of one. The pieces are about 16" high, 8 3/4" wide, and 2" deep. The price for the pair is $175.00. Inventory Code: TTTA. Decorative wrought iron ... Side view ... Reverse ... Another side view ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below.
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This is a 5 piece set of rustic decorative table ware items made from cedar. The group includes 2 candle sticks, a round flat serving tray, a square bowl set on 3 legs, and a larger rectangular bowl or tray. The last two might be used for holding some things like fruit, nuts, candy, or snacks.
The pieces probably were made about the 1940's. They are all finished in a clear gloss varnish, and are all generally in very good condition with some minor wear. The largest piece does have a little loss of applied pieces. The bases of items are plywood. On this are applied all sorts of small pieces of cedar, making a variety of designs. The candle sticks are turned from solid cedar and put on a base, while the square bowl sits on 3 legs which are branches of one cedar piece. The round tray is decorated with applied pieces on the top and all around the edges. The price for the group is $275.00. Inventory Code: TCKW. Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale. Larger images: Cedar table ware ... Another view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Round serving tray: 11 1/2" across by 1 " high. Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back. Larger images: Cedar inlaid tray ... Side view ... Back.
Candle sticks: each about 7" tall on a base which is about 4 3/4" in diameter. Cedar candlesticks ... Another view. Larger images: Cedar candlesticks ... Another view.
Square candy or nut dish: Decorated with old brass tacks that make a "J", it is about 9 1/2" square on top and has 4 smaller layers inside. It is about 6 1/4" high. Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base. Larger images: Cedar dish ... Another view ... From above ... Closeup of base.
Rectangular serving tray or dish. This has 5 layers inside. The overall size is about 15 1/4" by 12 1//4" by 2 3/4" high. Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.
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This hand made metal box is a welder's whimsey. The box appears to be made from leftover sheet iron scraps. It has welded decoration on four sides, including a large stylized tree, two smaller pine trees, and the name "Travis". The bottom has welded initials that are less clear, possibly "KR 75". The silhouette of a prancing horse is attached standing up from the lid. There is worn black paint that looks like it was on the scraps before the box was put together; the horse and the welded decorations are unpainted. The bottom of the inside is lined with red felt. It is 13" long by 6 1/4" wide by 12" high. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TTHP. Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a tramp art planter made from crate wood. It is more crude than refined, having large notches in layers of thick, old, wood. The planter is about 13" high. It is about 16" wide by 14" deep at the center and 7" square on the base. The opening is 7 1/2" by 8 1/2" by 7" deep. Each of the 7 layers is about 1/2" thick. The planter is in good sturdy condition. There is some old loss apparent to one of layers inside the box. The outside has no loss, a few nicks, and traces of white, likely remnants of paint, on the medium dark brown surface. It is probably from the 1930's or 40's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWSK. Tramp art planter ... Another view ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tramp art planter ... Another view ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
Here are two old cast iron bog shoes. They are almost identical, but one is slightly thicker around the rim. These shoes were worn by horses to spread the weight while working in boggy areas of the woods, usually for logging. Both shoes have the same face like form and both have the same patent date of June 7, 1904. The shoes are in very good old condition with a dark patinated surface from years outdoors. They are about 11" long by 10" wide. The attachment arms pivot, so for display, can be set as many different forms. They are priced at $250.00 each, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TWAA. See a slideshow of several views [338k]
Cast iron bog shoes ... From above ... One bog shoe ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another angle ... With a soda can for scale ... The other bog shoe ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Cast iron bog shoes ... From above ... One bog shoe ... The other side ... Closeup ... Another angle ... With a soda can for scale ... The other bog shoe ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a rustic and primitive fisherman's holding box. It came from Maine and was apparently used for many years. The catch would be put here and the box put in the water, held to the boat by the long metal chain. Now, as a decorative and unusual storage box, it could hold newspapers, magazines, or general items - inserted through the hinged opening in the back. The box is made from pine, with old iron reinforcing corners and strap hinges. It was painted white, likely over black paint or sealer. The box is in good sturdy condition with no rot or soft spots. Obviously used, the white paint is worn, splotchy, and shows some of black. The surface shows in the photos. This box was likely made between the 1920's and 40's. It is about 23 1/2" high by 12 1/4" wide by 9" deep. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TARO. See a slideshow of several views [402k]
Primitive fishing box ... Two more angles ... Front view ... Back view ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of top ... With lid open ... Closeup of opening ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Primitive fishing box ... Two more angles ... Front view ... Back view ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of top ... With lid open ... Closeup of opening ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a highly unusual hand made wooden water clock. From the Northeast U.S. and made around the late 1800's, it is a very decorative sculptural piece. The handmade copper float would rise with the increase in water and the wooden pointer would show the time. The dial is marked twice around in Roman numerals from one to twelve. Gears are handmade wood, and the metal funnel is hand shaped. It has an old crazed paint finish of dark black and off white. The water tank is missing. Very good condition, the uprights are very slightly loose on the base. It is really very striking. The base measures 14" wide by 10" deep; the height varies from 22" to 30" depending on whether the float is raised or lowered. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: PKSK Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float and base ... Another closeup of float ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
Larger images: Hand made water clock ... Closeup of dial ... Another overall view ... Second closeup of dial ... Closeup of float and base ... Another closeup of float ... Closeup of funnel ... Dial at another time ... Dial at a third time ... Side view ... The other side.
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