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This is a folky three heart shelf in old dry blue paint with very good patina. The paint has a greenish tint. It is decorated with black paint around the edges. It is very decorative, nicely constructed, and unusual. The shelf is made from 1/2" thick pine boards so it does not have a heavy feel. It is painted all over, both front and back. The surface has many different tones and shades. It does not seem to be overpainted to us, but we are unsure as to how it varies so much. Perhaps it was due to the original wood from which it was made. In any case, it is very attractive. The shelf has good size and is sturdy. It is from the early 1900's, and measures 28 3/4" high by about 9 3/4" wide by about 3 1/2" deep. It has a little wear to the paint on some of the edges and the center shelf has warped. It has two hangers on the back and is sturdy and strong. Overall a very nice piece. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TWWA. Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted heart shelf ... Side views ... Closeup of top shelf ... Closeup middle shelf ... Closeup lower shelf ... From above ... From below ... Closeup from below ... Another closeup below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is folky and colorful painted wall box. It has nice size and a very good look. This piece was made of plywood with pine sides. The back is cut in the design of flowers, grass, and a tree. The paints have taken on a nice surface over the years. The box has two holes in the back for hanging, or also sits on a shelf. It was probably made around the 1930's or '40's, and is in very good condition. It is about 16" high by 15 1/2" wide by 5 1/4" deep. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWWS. Painted folk art shelf ... Closeup ... From above ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted folk art shelf ... Closeup ... From above ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup, one side ... Closeup, other side ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a newer base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This piece is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. This is one of several doll molds available: you can see the others here. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT. Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images: Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
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 a beautiful wrought iron kitchen rack with birds, from the 1800's. The round hanging rack has eight hooks. Each hook is topped with filigree, and four also have a bird. It measures 13" high by 15" across. The condition is very good; it is strong and useable. One bird shows a very small amount of loss, visible in the closeups. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: TPKA. Figural wrought iron rack ... Closeup ... The other side ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of a hook ... From above.
Larger images: Figural wrought iron rack ... Closeup ... The other side ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Another overall view ... A different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of a hook ... From above.
Here are two folk paintings from either Haiti or the Dominican Republic. They are both done in water color on artists board and are in metal frames under glass. They are each signed "Jack '88". They are each colorful, in excellent condition, and well done in a Caribbean folk style. The first pictures a row of houses with chickens and an old tire in the foreground. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" wide by 13 1/2" high. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". They are priced separately at $175.00 each. Inventory Code: CPPC-9. Haitian painting ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
Larger images: Haitian painting ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
The second Caribbean watercolor, also signed "Jack '88", is of a local store with the name Col. Miguel over one door. The image size of the painting is 9 3/4" high by 13 1/2" wide. The frame is 16 1/4" by 20 1/4". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CPPC-8. Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
Larger images: Watercolor street scene ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
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 very decorative and fairly unusual memory lamp. It is decorated with all sorts of colorful and interesting items. These include little cowboys, Indians, and a horse, all made of hard rubber, buttons, shards of ceramics including Fiesta ware, pieces of mirror, tiles, and costume jewelry. This lamp and the decoration is in excellent old condition with no loss. It was likely made about the 1960's. The lamp is 18" high including the newer shade. It is about 6" in diameter at the base and 9" at the widest. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TWPC. See a slideshow of several views [429k]
Memory lamp ... Two views, without the shade ... Two more views ... Closeup of a cowboy ... Closeup of the neck ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Memory lamp ... Two views, without the shade ... Two more views ... Closeup of a cowboy ... Closeup of the neck ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
Larger images: Barbed wire hearts ... The other side ... Closeup of one end ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of other end ... Side view.
Here is a wonderful, fun, hand made felt beanie, embroidered all around with multicolored names. Some of the names include: "Zig", "Chet", "Soph", and "Bad Three". The blue felt is slightly faded, while the names are strong and bright. An elastic string underneath held the beanie in place. From the 1950's or 60's, it is in very good condition. It is approximately 6" in diameter by 4 1/2" high (not counting the little tab on top). The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: TCCW. Embroidered beanie ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Embroidered beanie ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.
This is a hand made primitive tool carrier, very weathered and worn. It has a really good look and feel. It is built from pine boards with an unfinished surface, divided into two compartments inside. There is a handle for carrying, and feet to stand on. From the early 1900's, it is 21 3/4" wide by 9 3/4" deep, and stands 21" high. The condition is sturdy, very worn from use, with an old break at the top on one end. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TARA. Primitive tool carrier ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... End views ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Primitive tool carrier ... Another angle ... One side ... The other side ... End views ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below.
This is a decorative, sculptural mounting of 3 industrial steel burnishing tools. They were used to smooth metal objects. The tools resemble barbells, but each end is a different size. They vary from 3/8" to 1 1/4" in diameter and from 6 1/2" to 8" in length. They are mounted on a new black metal base which is 9" by 2" and 8" high. The tools are in good condition with some slight wear and loss of the plating. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TAOS. Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
Larger images: Burnishing tools ... Another view ... Side view ... From above.
This is a group of three old cast iron star tie-ins from the 1800's. They are mounted on a new metal tree-shaped base. The stars are in excellent old condition. Two are very unusual with slits rather than holes in the center. One star is painted red, a second has remnants of blue paint, while the third is naturally aged and unpainted, with a few flecks of white. The stars are each about 7" to 7 1/2" across. The base alone is 16" by 12" by 6". With the stars, the assemblage is 18" by 18" by 6". The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TAAA. Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.
Larger images: Star tree ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... The stars, off the base ... Back of the stars ... The base alone.
This is an old, large cast iron wheel which was used to turn a valve. A very decorative piece, it has an inner serpentine construction. This valve wheel was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It is 23" in diameter with a depth of 2 1/2" in the center at the hub. The rim is about 1 1/4" thick. This piece has a threaded hole in the center for a large bolt to go which would lock the wheel to a shaft. The outer rim has 9 holes drilled part way into it, which would provide finger grips. It is in excellent, old condition, with a nice dark unfinished surface and touches of old white paint. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWTC. Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Iron wheel ... The other side ... Side views ... Closeup of the center ... Closeup of the finger grips ... Closeup from one side ... From above ... Another closeup of the center ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a series of 5 old painted wood panels, each decorated with applied red diamonds and a white cross. Found in KY or Southern Indiana they reportedly were used in a personal folk/religious environment. Each of the panels is made from pine. They are 64" high by 9 1/4" wide and 1 1/2" deep and are in generally good condition, with no rotting. Originally the base boards were all painted a strong green. Over the years that has weathered and much of that green has flaked off, leaving the boards with a variation in color, and an overall green color. The white and red of the diamonds and crosses are still strong and colorful. These likely were made in the 1940's or 50's. They are priced at $175.00 each, or $750.00 for all five. Inventory Code: TCWA. Decorated cross panels ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closer photo, upper middle ... Closeup, crosses right ... Closeup, crosses left ... Closer photo, middle cross ... Closeup, lower, from side ... Closeup, bottom middle ... Closeup, upper, from side ... Closeup, crosses from side ... Back ... Side views, from back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Decorated cross panels ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Another closeup ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closer photo, upper middle ... Closeup, crosses right ... Closeup, crosses left ... Closer photo, middle cross ... Closeup, lower, from side ... Closeup, bottom middle ... Closeup, upper, from side ... Closeup, crosses from side ... Back ... Side views, from back ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup of the back ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
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.
You likely have seen sock monkeys, as we have, but this is the first time we have come across all the instructions with a sock and a sample miniature monkey. Here is an assemblage of older articles which are contained in a more recent shadow box. Inside are two instruction sheets from the Nelson Printing Co, of Rockford, IL, one of which shows the patent date of 1953. One sheet is original, the other a copy. The shadow box is about 21" by 17" by 2 1/2" deep. The price is $170.00. Inventory Code: THPC. Sock monkey shadowbox ... Closeup ... From below ... Side view ... Back.
Larger images: Sock monkey shadowbox ... Closeup ... From below ... Side view ... Back.
This is a turned wood bottle with a painted menu from Chuck's Steak House of Kansas City, KS. This restaurant is no longer in business. The bottle was likely made in the 1960's or '70's. It is solid wood which was then hand painted with the menu in white. The bottle is 12" high by about 5 1/2" in diameter at the widest part. It is in very good condition. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: THPT. Menu bottle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A different angle ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Menu bottle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A different angle ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a movable metal sculpture made of two huge old iron hooks connected through a link. They came from Maine and were likely used on a large ship, possibly for holding anchor chain. One side is painted red and the other green, indicating port and starboard. This is an old, working repaint. Each hook is about 12" long by 7" wide and 1 1/2" at the thickest. They are mounted on a black, custom iron base and can be arranged in several different configurations. Age is unknown, but they are old, in excellent, used condition. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: TTPH. Iron ship hooks ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Front view ... Off the base ... Mounted another way ... Another angle ... Another front view ... The base only.
Larger images: Iron ship hooks ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Front view ... Off the base ... Mounted another way ... Another angle ... Another front view ... The base only.
This is a massive industrial brass valve. It has a wonderful decorative and sculptural look and feel. This piece was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a great oxidized surface and color, and still retains some of the original paint, which may have been yellow but now is much darker. The valve handle is a dark rust. This piece was connected to a very large pipe. The opening of the threaded areas is over 2" in diameter. The valve itself stands about 9 1/2" high. It is 3 1/2" wide and deep. On the new base and support it is about 12" high by 6 1/2" wide by 6" deep. The handle and shaft still turns a little, but the valve does not open. Otherwise it is in very good, old, used condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: THSR. Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large metal valve ... The other side ... Two more angles ... Two end views ... From above ... Two closeups ... Two more closeups ... Another view from above ... Another overall view ... 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.
Here is a wonderfully folky hand made folk art cabinet decorated with stars, moons, and other carved and applied accent pieces. It can be hung on a wall or sit on something else. This piece is made from what appears to be crate and other woods. It was painted white. This has now aged and alligatored to an extremely attractive surface and patina. The cabinet has a door which opens, revealing the main storage area and a shelf above. It has the original door pull. The bottom is a drawer. This also has the original pull. The crest at the top is divided into 4 small compartments to hold additional items if desired. The cabinet is 25" high by 14 1/4" wide by 11 1/4" deep. It was likely made in the early 1900's, probably about 1910's or 1920's, and is in very good, sturdy condition, with just some slight normal wear. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: TWRC. 
See a slideshow of several views [569k].
Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Extreme closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Moon and stars cupboard ... Another angle ... Closeup of the surface ... Side views ... With door and drawer open ... Another overall view ... From a different angle ... Closeup of the top ... Closeup of the bottom ... Another closeup of the top ... Another closeup of the surface ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old, colorful, and very folky weather vane with a whirligig type propeller. It is somewhat primitive and yet sophisticated in design and color. Painted mainly red, white, and blue, it also has cut and applied gold stars on the tail. This piece was probably made about the 1950's and is mounted on a new base and stand. The vane/gig is about 15" long while the blade is about 17" long. On the base it stands 15 1/2" to the top of the tail. It is is good condition, with a few splits to the wood, a little loss to one of the stars, and some normal wear to the paint. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TWWK. See a slideshow of several views [765k]
Red, white, and blue whirligig ... Back view ... Side view ... Front view ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of the tail ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of the front ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Red, white, and blue whirligig ... Back view ... Side view ... Front view ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of the tail ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of the front ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the motion (2.4Mb).
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