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Here is a nice folky whirligig from Maine. Made about the 1940's, it has unusual construction with a small 4-bladed fan on top. When it turns the gardener's arms and hoe go back and forth. This piece is hand made from pine, plywood, and metal. It is mounted on a wood base which originally may have been either a hat form or a foundry mold. It has an old and oxidized surface with nice paint and good color. There is some paint loss and rust on the blade. The condition is very good. The whirligig is about 27" high to the top of the blades, including the base. It is 39" long and 3" wide. The blade is about 9" in diameter, while the base is about 11" across. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: THAC. See a Slideshow of several views. [386K] ... Video of the action. [589k]
Gardener whirligig ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of tail ... Man, one side ... Man, other side ... Two back views ... Two front views ... Closeup of the propeller ... From above.
Larger images: Gardener whirligig ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of tail ... Man, one side ... Man, other side ... Two back views ... Two front views ... Closeup of the propeller ... From above.
This is a wonderful red, white, and blue, metal whirligig with Popeye. It was likely made in the 1930's or '40s, and is in excellent working condition. It is on a relatively new base. This piece has great old and original paint and interesting construction. The tail, for example is part of the main whirligig and is twisted rather than applied. The whirligig itself is about 20" long and 12" high, while the diameter of the blade is 13 1/2". On the base it stands about 29" to the top of the blade. Popeye, with an expressive face, goes back and forth as the 12 bladed propeller spins. Take a look at the motion (925k) of this really nice and folky piece. The price is $795.00. Inventory Code: THPA. Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).
Larger images: Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).
Here is a whimsical old whirligig of a mule kicking a man when the fan blade propeller turns. It is made from pine, hand cut sheet metal, and metal found objects. This piece was likely made about the 1940's and is in fair condition with expected weathering, some loss to the wood and "shakiness" of the mule. However it does display well. Included is the new base and pole. The size of the whirligig itself is 20" high by 16 3/4" long, and an 18" propeller. On the base it stands 19 1/4" long, 11 3/4" wide and 24 1/4" high. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTCW. Mule whirligig ... Feet down ... The other side, kicking ... The other side, feet down ... Front view ... Another front angle ... Closeup of mechanism ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Mule whirligig ... Feet down ... The other side, kicking ... The other side, feet down ... Front view ... Another front angle ... Closeup of mechanism ... Back view ... From above.
This is a wooden biplane weather vane and whirligig. It was likely made in the 1930's or '40s and has very nice red, white, and blue paint, which has weathered over the years. It sits on a period and decorative base, also with weathered grey and gold paint. The plane is in almost perfect condition other than a small chip to one of the propeller ends. It is constructed from create wood and pine, with a tin cross piece in front of the wood upright tail. It is 28 inches in length and 17 1/2 inches across the wings. On the base it stands 28 1/2 inches high to the top of the tail. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: TCCT. Airplane whirligig ... Overall view, including the stand ... Closeup of front ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of tail ... Another closeup ... Back view ... Another view from back ... From below.
Larger images: Airplane whirligig ... Overall view, including the stand ... Closeup of front ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of tail ... Another closeup ... Back view ... Another view from back ... From below.
This is an old, one of a kind witch whirligig with great paint. She is made from wood, painted red, black, white, yellow, and blue, and has been mounted on a wooden base. The paint surface is nicely crazed and very strong. The whirligig is 11 1/2" high by 12" long by 2 1/4" wide. With the base it is 14" high and 5 3/4" wide. She was probably made in the 1940's. The condition is excellent, with a few small spots of white paint that look to have splattered on it at some point. The price is $300.00. Inventory Code: TCCC. Witch whirligig ... The other side ... Closeup ... Two views from the front ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Witch whirligig ... The other side ... Closeup ... Two views from the front ... Back view ... From above.
This super whirligig has a man with a sailor's cap and pipe, standing on the roof of a small, fenced house, sawing wood. He looks like Popeye, but it is likely that this piece predates him. The large eight bladed propeller is painted red, white, and blue. The paint is beautifully crazed with great patina. The house has a shingle roof and wire mesh fence. The whirligig measures 17" long, with a propeller diameter of 35". The sailor is 11" tall, and the house is 8 1/2" wide. It is mounted on a custom metal base, overall height including the base is 60". It was made c. 1920's and is in excellent condition with normal paint wear. The price is $1750.00. Inventory Code: TAPT. Sailor whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of the other side ... Closeup of propeller ... Closeups showing part of the action ... Closeup of house ... Another closeup of the man ... Front view ... Overall front, including base ... Overall side view, including base ... Back.
Larger images: Sailor whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... The other side ... Closeup of the other side ... Closeup of propeller ... Closeups showing part of the action ... Closeup of house ... Another closeup of the man ... Front view ... Overall front, including base ... Overall side view, including base ... Back.
This is a whirligig with a man cranking a Model T type car. It is painted mainly in red, white and blue. The name Henry III is painted along one side, and the car's passengers are drawn in pencil. The man is quite folky, with a smiling face and blue overalls. It appears to be from the 1940's or 50's, and is mounted on a more recent wood base, which is included. The condition is excellent with slight weathering from outdoor use. It is 22 1/2" long; as mounted on the base it is 17 1/2" high. The man stands 5 1/4" high and the propeller is 10" in diameter. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TAST. Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
Larger images: Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
This is a nice folky whirligig with good paint decoration in several colors. It includes two men cut from pine and then hand carved who turn a crank as the propeller turns. The overall piece is made from pine, with a plywood tail and sheet metal blades. The wood supports for the blades are hand carved. This piece is in very good working condition with normal wear to the paints. It was likely made around the 1960's. The flag and white spacer behind the propeller are both of plastic. The whirligig, including the base, is about 22" high and 17" long. The propeller is 18" in diameter. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TART. Whirligig ... Closeup ... Another angle ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of back, moved ... Animation of movement ... Closeup from above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Another closeup from above.
Larger images: Whirligig ... Closeup ... Another angle ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... Closeup of back, moved ... Animation of movement ... Closeup from above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Another closeup from above.
This is a one-of-a-kind whirligig which combines the action of a dancing jointed man with a spinning propeller and moving "dance floor". The base the dancer stands on goes up and down as the blades turn causing his legs, arms, and body to move. Made from wood, sheet metal, and odds and ends of hardware, including a spring, hand carved, and "make do" parts, it has a funky and unusual look. The man is carved from pine, has a top hat, and a face with nose, smile and other features. The sides are decorated with reflectors. It was originally clamped to something on top of a barn in Indiana. Now it is mounted on a base so that it is free-standing. It was probably made in the 1950's, and is in very good, used and weathered condition - although the front of one foot is long missing. Overall height with the base and original pole is 35". The whirligig itself is 21" long by 16" high by 5 1/2" wide, with an 18 1/2" propeller. The man stands 10 1/2" high. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AROH. Image ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup of the side ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Side view, including the pole and base ... Back view.
Larger images: Image ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup of the side ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Side view, including the pole and base ... Back view.
This is a whimsical whirligig of a man sawing wood. It has nice paint, and there are fun details, like a large screw bent into his pipe, and the pencilled in face. The mechanism was removed at some time, and then replaced with an old doorknob. The man is missing one leg. His coat and hat are dark blue. The propeller is red and white, with a light blue center. The paint is mostly strong, with a little weathering from outdoor use. The overall length is 26". The man stands 13 1/4" tall, on a base 4 1/4" wide, and the propeller is 22" in diameter. It is about 40 to 50 years old. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AAHC. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Another view ... Front view. Larger images: Image ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Another view ... Front view.
Here are two carved, jointed, and painted wrestlers. They raise, lower, and go back and forth. The men are made from pine, while their arms are galvanized lightweight metal. They are mounted on an old plywood base on which are the mechanical remnants of the rest of the whirligig. It appears that this is the original base, and what is missing is the blade and some of the linkage. This funky and folky piece is probably no more recent than the 1940's. The paint is partially worn, but what remains is still fairly strong and not flaking. The men are 10" high while "sitting", and are 10" long and about 4" wide. They are mounted on a metal base with slots to allow some travel. The overall size is 26" long, 7" wide, and 12" high. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: AOPH. Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Same side, with figures moved ... Second closeup ... Third closeup. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Same side, with figures moved ... Second closeup ... Third closeup.
This is a carving assemblage which came from a whirligig. It includes a woman turning a wheel and a man who would have been sharpening an object on the stone. Both the man and woman are chip carved and have jointed arms. The woman also stands up and bends down. The action took place when a belt turned the large wooden wheel attached to the sawbuck. This is now a decorative folk art fragment. It is 10 1/2" by 6" on the base and 7" high to the top of the man's hat. This was likely made in the 1930's or 40's. It came from the upper Midwest. The figures have very nicely aged paints and all have a good, original patina on the surface. They are in excellent condition considering this was an active piece used outdoors. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: AKWA. Carved man and woman ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From front ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Top view ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Carved man and woman ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From front ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Top view ... Back view ... From below.
This whirligig looks like a rendition of Uncle Sam sawing wood. The man has a top hat and beard. The saw and sawhorse are painted a weathered, deep red. The man's arms and legs are heavy gauge sheet metal, the propeller blades are thinner metal, The mechanism is heavy wire, and the rest is wood. It measures 13" long, the man stands 10" high, and the propeller is 11" across. The blades are very slightly bent, and the crossbar of the saw was replaced. Otherwise it is in very good condition. The whirligig has a nice aged surface and is probably at least 30 years old. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: ACRR. One view ... Sawing ... From the front ... Closeup of the man ... The other side. Larger images: One view ... Sawing ... From the front ... Closeup of the man ... The other side.
This whimsical metal weathervane arrow was hand made on a doorknob base. It is 24" long by 5" high, the point is 2" wide. It was most likely made in the 1940's or 50's. It has weathered green paint over remnants of red, and is in excellent condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AWTT. One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail. Larger images: One side ... The other side, upside down ... Closeup of point ... Closeup of tail.
This airplane whirligig has wonderful colors and form. It has a wood body, metal found objects for the blade, wings, and tail, and plastic wheels and pilot. The wood base was added more recently. The plane itself is 26" long, 15 1/2" wide, and 13 1/2" high; with the base it is 24 1/2" high. There may once have been something else attached over the tail. Probably about 40 years old, it is in very good, weathered condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: ATAT. Image ... From behind/side ... Front ... The colors don't show as well in the rest of the photos, but they will show you other angles. The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... Overall, including base. Larger images: Image ... From behind/side ... Front ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Overall, including base.
A nice wooden horse weathervane in weathered gray and black paint on both sides. An old spark plug was added to the front of the arrow to make it balance. It is 44 1/2" long by 16" high. The horse is cut from 1/2" plywood; the arrow is solid wood 1 1/2" thick. There is a metal plate with a hole for the pivot underneath. From Indiana, c. 1940's, it is in very good condition with a few very minor chips. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: ASHS. Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
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