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This is a giant top hat, likely a carnival prop. It is made from wood, covered in gesso, and painted red, white, and blue, with applied gold letters spelling "Top Hat" on each side. It is about 12" high by 29" across and appears to have been made around the 1950's or 60's. There are some cracks and paint loss as visible in the photos. It is very sturdy, large, and impressive, with a strong look. Ordered. (What this means.)
See a slideshow of several views [847k] ... Giant carnival top hat ... Side view ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Another angle ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a great looking vintage electrical testing panel, perfect for your steampunk/mad scientist laboratory. At the top are three Weston meters for Volts A.C., Volts D.C., and Ohms. Below is a row of bakelite knobs for connecting the wires to be tested, and then three numbered switches with colored dials to set for various tests. The labels beneath the knobs and switches are engraved bakelite, screwed to the metal base. The back looks good too, with an intricate wiring harness that connects to an insulating bar which has cracked through.
The unit was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. It measures 12 1/4" wide by 7 3/4" high by about 3 1/2" deep when the wires on the back are folded in. There is a small panel missing in the lower right, as well as some slight paint loss, in addition to the break on the back. We haven't tested any of the electrical function, but it is a super visual piece. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CASA. See a slideshow of several views [667k] ... Electrical testing panel ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Back view ... Another back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Electrical testing panel ... Back view ... Another back view.
Here are two carved busts mounted on dark green stone bases. They have strong faces, and stained very dark brown. They were carved in the mid-20th century or a bit earlier and are in excellent condition. These are part of a small collection by the same unknown artist. He initialled some of his pieces "TWH", but these two are unsigned. You can see some others by him here.
The first carving is 12" high by 6" wide by 4 1/4" deep, including the base. The price is $275.00, or $495.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: TKPS. See a slideshow of several views [471k] ... Carved bust on stone base ... Another angle ... Third view ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... Both carvings, with a soda can for scale ... Another view of both.
Some much larger photos: Carved bust on stone base ... Another angle ... Third view ... Side views ... Back view ... Both carvings, with a soda can for scale ... Another view of both.
The second carving is 12 1/4" high by 5 7/8" wide by 4 1/4" deep, including the base. The price is $275.00, or $495.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: TKPP. See a slideshow of several views [351k] ... Carved bust on stone base ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Both carvings, with a soda can for scale ... Another view of both.
Some much larger photos: Carved bust on stone base ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... Both carvings, with a soda can for scale ... Another view of both.
This is a decorative industrial steel panel. It is what was left over after parts (key blanks?) were laser-cut from a plain sheet. It measures 48" high by 13 3/4" wide, and is very thin, about 1/32" thick. There are some numbers written in marker on one side. It is in very good, "as found" condition, with a shiny surface and does not quite lie flat. The age is unknown, but it is probably contemporary. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: CPRW. See a slideshow of several views [534k] ... Decorative cut steel panel, with a yardstick for scale ... The other side ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side.
Some much larger photos: Decorative cut steel panel, with a yardstick for scale ... The other side ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Second closeup, other side.
These are two decorative French bouillon cans. They are metal, finished red and yellow, with recloseable lids, and are fairly modern. The one on the left is labeled "Maggi", and is 6 1/8" high by 5 3/4" by 5 3/4". It has some very minor rust, and some surface scratches as seen in the photos. The can on the right is "Bouillon KUB", and is 6 1/2" high by 5 1/4" by 5 1/4". It is somewhat older, with a price marked in francs. It has some rusting, minor scratching, and a slight dent in one bottom corner. They are priced at $55.00 each or $95.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: CPOK. See a slideshow of several views [614k] ... Decorative French bouillon cans ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Decorative French bouillon cans ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above.
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Featured Sale
A nice folky whirligig from Maine. Made about the 1940's, it has unusual construction with a small 4-bladed fan on top. When the blade turns the gardener's arms and hoe go back and forth. It has an old, oxidized surface with nice paint and good color, and measures about 27" high by 39" long.
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Here are five very large industrial ceramic glove molds. These are much larger than the ones commonly seen as display pieces. They are lifelike three-dimensional hands shaped from cream colored porcelain with varying patterns of brown surface residue. Blue marks at the bottom give the size (10 and 10 1/2), manufacturer (General Porcelain, Trenton, NJ), and date (1979 - 1993). There are three right hands and two left hands. Each stands 22 1/4" tall by 5 1/2" across the fingers, and 5" by 6 1/2" at the base. Each has a tight hairline crack in the lower "arm", and one has "X" marks on the back of each finger. They are priced $225.00 each, with a discount for multiple purchases. Inventory Code: CPRO. See a slideshow of several views [1.1 Mb] ... Ceramic glove molds ... Another view ... Back view ... Another back view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of 3 hands ... From above ... From back ... Closeup of the other 2 hands ... From above ... From back ... Closeup of some of the bases ... The rest of the bases ... Another closeup of the bases ... From below ... Another view from below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a wonderful farm sign: "Ham Heart Hog Farm". It is 24" by 24", painted on 3/8" plywood in red, white, gray, and black. The paint is weathered, and there is some splintering around the mounting holes and along the bottom edge. The back is painted a very weathered, faded pink. It is from the last quarter of the 20th century. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: CPRT. See a slideshow of several views [552k] ... "Ham Heart" farm sign ... Side view ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of lower corner ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: "Ham Heart" farm sign ... Side view ... Back view
This is a decorative bird feeder with three openings, each surrounded by an applied star. It is built from wood and plywood, painted tan with a black roof. The size is 7 1/4" high by 12" wide by 5 1/2" deep, and the age is unknown. It is in excellent condition with weathered paint. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: CPRA. See a slideshow of several views [712k] ... Folky bird feeder ... Front view ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... A much larger photo.
These are three shorebird silhouettes cut from galvanized sheet metal. One has drips of red and silver paint that look like they were on the metal before it was cut out. The other two have streaks and spots of white oxidation. All three have areas of old surface rust, but are strong and intact. Each bird is about 10" long by 4 1/2" high. They do not lie quite flat. They are in very good condition, with nicely weathered surfaces, probably from the mid-20th century. They are priced at $20.00 each, or $50.00 for the set. Inventory Code: CPSA. See a slideshow of several views [245k] ... Three metal bird cutouts ... The other side ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Three metal bird cutouts ... The other side.
This is a folk art table hand made from stainless steel industrial conveyor belt. Each of the links was welded one by one so they would not move. The belts were found in a metal scrap yard and originally came from a candy manufacturing plant in Louisiana. On the bottom of the links is impressed the name Tabletop and the code SS815. It has been strengthened by the addition of four triangular stainless steel plates welded into the legs. The table is rigid and does not flex, but it will rock slightly from side to side under pressure. It is a sturdy and functional piece of art. The table was made within the last few years and is in very good condition. It is 29" high by 19 1/2" wide by 18" deep. Each link is approximately 4 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high. The price is $575.00. Inventory Code: CPOS. See a slideshow of several views [1.2 Mb] ... Metal table made from industrial conveyor belt ... Another angle ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... From above ... Closeup from above ... Second closeup from above ... The lower shelf, from above ... Top view ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Second closeup from below ... Closeup of feet ... One foot ... Another foot ... Closeup of inner belt ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Metal table made from industrial conveyor belt ... Another angle ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... One side ... Second side ... Third side ... Fourth side ... Closeup from above ... Second closeup from above ... The lower shelf, from above ... Top view ... From below ... Second closeup from below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is a very wonderful and decorative hand carved wooden folk art comb. It has incised decoration on one side, including a semicircle, a pyramid shape, and the letters I F E. It has a light lacquer finish, somewhat darkened with oxidation and use, and highlights of faint red and green in the pyramid. The comb is 5" high by 2" wide, and tapers from 1/4" thick on the top to 1/32" at the bottom of the tines. It is probably from the early 1900's. With the exception of tiny loss to the tips of two tines this piece is excellent condition. The price is $55.00. Inventory Code: TKHW. See a slideshow of several views [299] ... Hand carved wooden comb ... The other side ... Side view ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a decorative steel cultivator blade. It has a dark metal and rust surface from years of use. The blade is 19" in diameter, and has a convex shape to it, so curves to 2" deep. The back of the blade is painted, with the rust showing through. This piece is from the earlier part of the 20th century and is in good used condition. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: CPOC. See a slideshow of several views [297k] ... Decorative metal cultivator blade ... The other side ... Side views ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
Some much larger photos: Decorative metal cultivator blade ... The other side ... Side views.
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