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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 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 nice rustic birch and twig picture frame from Maine. The back is thin cedar boards, topped with birch bark and outlined with bent twigs. It was probably made c. 1940's, and measures 10" high by 7" wide by 1/2" thick. The opening is 6" high by 3" wide. The condition is excellent. The photo inside is not original or old. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TPCH. Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view. Larger images: Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view.
This is a rustic, miniature twig double swing or glider. It has good form and surface, with bent twigs for the seats and arms, and the swing mechanism. It stands 12 1/4" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12" deep. It was probably made c. 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TPTT. Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
Larger images: Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
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 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 a good looking rustic plant stand. It is sturdy and heavy; having been built from stout branches instead of twigs. The stand is nicely and colorfully decorated with old green and rust-red paint. It is 30" tall by about 18" by 18". The condition, surface, and look are all very good. It was made around the the 1930's or 40's, and has some slight bark loss. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AHPC. Image ... Another angle. Larger images: Image ... Another angle.
This is an old, rustic twig stand, with a great look and surface. It was likely made in the 1930's or earlier of hickory or a similar hardwood, with a plywood and pine top. The bark is still on, although a few slivers are curling. The stand is 27 1/4" high, 31" wide, and 15" deep. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. On the back, a bend section of one piece is missing. The surface is unfinished and the color is a rich medium brown. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AKTR. Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
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.
Larger images: Rustic found objects lamp ... Closeup of base ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very folky, primitive old finial post. It is wood, eight sided at the base and top, and carved to a taper in the middle. It is topped with a heavy iron post and a hand formed sheet metal cap. The entire piece is heavily weathered, with remnants of dark red paint on the wood. The metal portions have a dark oxidized surface with remnants of dark red and brown paint. It was probably made in the 1800's or very early 1900's. It has been mounted on a black wooden base. The finial is 34 3/4" high by 5" by 5" at the base; as mounted it stands 37" high by 9 3/4" by 9 3/4". The condition is very weathered, with age cracks, but strong and sturdy - very good for display. There are a few very small brighter scratches on the metal cap. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TCWR-B. Folky primitive finial ... More views ... Closeups of the top ... Two closeups of the lower part ... Two more closeups of the bottom ... Closeup of the top from above.
Larger images: Folky primitive finial ... More views ... Closeups of the top ... Two closeups of the lower part ... Two more closeups of the bottom ... Closeup of the top from above.
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 rustic plant stand made from chip-carved twigs. It is painted dark green, and has an upper plant holder and a lower shelf. The size is 34 1/2" high by 15" by 14". It is in very good condition, with minor paint loss, and one missing twig, about 3" long, on the base. This stand is no more recent than the 1930's or 40's. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: AKRP. Rustic twig plant stand ... Closeup of top ... Another angle ... Closeup of middle ... Another closeup of the middle ... From above ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side.
Larger images: Rustic twig plant stand ... Closeup of top ... Another angle ... Closeup of middle ... Another closeup of the middle ... From above ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side.
This is a detailed and wonderfully painted model swing made out of twig. The twigs are incised and painted, and it does swing. From the NC/TN mountains, it was probably made around the 1920's or 30's, and is in excellent condition. 17" high by 8 1/2" by 8 1/2". The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: APHP. Side view ... Front view ... A third angle ... With a carved man (not included) sitting in the swing.. Larger images: Side view ... Front view ... A third angle ... With a carved man (not included) sitting in the swing..
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.
Larger images: Cedar serving tray ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From below.
This is a frame/niche assemblage with carved trees and a photo under glass of the inside of a church and altar. It is Norwegian. This piece was probably made in the earlier part of the 1900's. It is in very good condition, with just a little wear. Some of the surface is unfinished and some varnished. The frame is oak, while the trees are a softwood. It is 10" high, 8" wide, and 4 1/4" deep. It looks like something would have to be taken apart if one wanted to remove the photo. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AWAO. Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo.
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" high by approximately 18" wide and 13" deep. 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.
This is a decorative old sled with the image of a comet and the word COMET on the top. It has super colors which have aged well. The paints are blue, red, and silver. The blue handles are set off with dark red rubbery grips. This piece was made from steel, with hardwood supports and a plywood top. It likely was done in the 1950's or '60's and is in very good condition with normal wear and a little rust from use. It is about 62" long by 13 1/2" wide and 6" deep. The handles are 24 1/2" across. It is really nice. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TAPA. Folk art sled ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... From below.
Larger images: Folk art sled ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... From below.
This is a very well-made twig basket. It has a diamond shape, crossed corners, and a bent twig handle. It is finished in a very dark varnish and is in excellent, sturdy condition with some minor scuffing. It was probably made around the 1940's. The dimensions are 16 1/2" high by 19" by 13". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AHOA. Image ... Side view ... Another angle. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Another angle.
This amphibian-covered stand is carved from diamond willow, with a soapstone base. The natural contours and ridges of the diamond willow have been carved into snakes, frogs, and salamanders, all very finely detailed with set in eyes and lines, spots, etc. The match holder (?) on top is incised with the words "F. Reichter, square bow, flat bottom, 1859 Minnesota River" and is supported by a brass hose nozzle. The silver paint looks fairly recent, but the snakes, etc. all have a very good, old, dark, patinated surface. The stand is 44" tall, the base is 9 1/2" in diameter, and the condition is excellent, with one old, probably original break near the base. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: PHTS. Carved diamond willow stand ... Closeup ... Top half ... Base and lower half ... Another overall view ... A third overall view ... Closeup of top ... Another closeup of the top. Larger images: Overall Image ... Closeup - BEST DETAIL ... Top half ... Base and lower half ... Another overall view ... A third overall view.
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