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A rare late 18th C.-early 19thC. bedpost doll retaining traces of original paint and diplaying a purity of elemental form that is rarely seen in American folk sculpture New England origin height: approx. 17" Sold |
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A miniature hand wrought steel model of a sod-breaker plough gracefully proportioned; Found in Boston,MA area 3rd quarter 19th C length: 13 1/2" |
Ghostly dream into being conjuring device depicting groom with faceless bride c. 1930 Midwest origin Size: 4 x 2" Sold |
Important sperm whale tooth with folk art depiction of Lincoln in an abolitionist society image "Am I not a man and brother" height: 6 1/2" |
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Rare Early American wrought iron trivet in the form of a coiled snake. One of four known examples by the same hand. See Folk Sculture, USA pg 63. Southern Untied States origin c. 1800 length: Approx. 8" Sold |
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Impressive milk jug in rare 1/2 gallon size with red seaweed mocha decoration on both sides England, Early 19th C. size: 16" x 8" |
Miniature carved and painted wooden cardinal on turned base--signed Emory Papp, Aurora, Ohio c. 1940 approximate size 3 1/2" long |
A matched pair of 19th C. polychrome whales teeth scrimshawed with the images of a sailor's paramour and a dead crab louse signed St. Helenas & indistinctly dated on interior c. 1875-80 height: 4 1/2" tall |
Exceptional mid-19th C. leather powder flask with figural stopper intitialed J. E., 1841 on reverse; ex collection of Peter Brams height: 8" tall |
A folk-made bronze portrait medallion; perhaps made as a gift by a foundry laborer c. 1870-found in Western PA 4 3/4" tall |
Wonderful folky example of early carved and painted African-American jigging figure in original turkey-red wool costume. ex-Barenholtz Collection c. 1860-70 height 7" |
Relief-carved Jesey Cow in old painted surface size: 7" x 10" Vermont origin c.1930 |
Wonderfully imginative three dimensional diorama of a dream house in original glass vitrine c. 1870-80 |
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Naively carved sculpture of a woman's head made from a mahogany newel post Long Island, NY origin early 20th C. height: 12 " |
Wonderful naive mixed media composition of chicken thieves made of burlap, matress ticking, cardboard and BBQ grill --handpainted frame inscribed "chicken theives"; Cobb County, Georgia origin early to mid 20th C size: 12 1/2" x 15 3/4" Sold |
Exceptional late 19th C. velveteen pincushion dog with applied nose height: 4 3/4" |
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Polychrome carved Pennsylvania-German mechanical pull toy Bird pecks stump and wings flap. ex: Earl Robacker Collection. ex: Barenholtz Collection. c. 1900 size: 11 x 9" |
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Carved and polychrome anthropomorphic sword museum mounted Pennsylvania origin c. 1920 height 12" |
Oil on canvas of abundant cornucopia overflowing with corn, asparagus, tomatoes and blueberries New Jersey origin c. 1860-70 size: 10 x 14" |
Highly unusual wooden trade sign of a grave marker reading "In memory of Henry Nixon Aged 27 years... Asleep... A. Mason" Pennsylvania Origin dated.1889 Approximate height: 27" |
Boldly painted marine blue parchisi board in old dry surface New York state origin c. 1930 size: 19 x 19" |
Very large and graphic gameboard in red, apple green and cream surface Lancaster County, PA origin c. 1920 size: 27 x 27 1/2". |
A late 19th C.. Pennsylvania wrought iron bootscraper in the form of a prancing rooster in orange paint height: 9" |
Paint decorated mechanical running horse whirligig in old surface with fuller brush tail and mane Ohio origin c. 1930 size: 14" tall x 16" long |
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Very Large Victorian Wax Fruit Dome with two varieties of watermelon, half fruits and species apples Pottstown, PA Origin c. 3rd quarter 19th C. height: 38" |
Signed Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Black Man Southern United states Origin C. 1930-40s Size: 6 x 8" |
Gigantic American bagel trade sign with six digit phone number c.1930-40 30" diameter. Depth 6". |
Carved and polychrome bas relief of a lascivious nude excellent form and surface Mid West origin c. 1900 Size: 18 x 12" |
An exceptional polychrome puzzle rattle in red, yellow and black painted surface Southeastern PA origin 12" x 5" |
Two.carved and painted Elmer Crowell songbirds with early mark. Size: 2x2" Sold |
A bold carved wood depiction of a man's hand wielding an arrow in old cream surface. Late 19th C. Vermont origin. 17 x 8" |
Highly stylized carving of a youth. Missouri origin. c. 1920 size 4 1/2 x 2 1/2" |
Exceptional and important presentation box of baleen, whales tooth and mahogany inscribed with two 15 star American flags, an octagonal lighthouse and ship under full sail. It is crowned with a narwhal carved fully in the round. New England Origin c. 1795-1818 size: 6 x 7 x 3 1/2" Sold |
Unusual group of 32 cuts of meat including sides of beef, sausages, and ham together with lard paddle and bone saw. Probably a butcher shop trade stimulator. Professionally mounted in shdowbox. Illinois origin; Size 48 x 36" |
